Charles de Montesquieu's theory contributed the idea of -

government needing separation of powers

The Social Contract Theory

formed the bases of the US government

Which excerpt from the US Constitution best illustrates the principle of popular sovereignty?

House of Rep shall be composed of Members chosen every 2nd Year by states

Which of the following best identifies the purpose of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)?

Protect public health by assuring the safety of medicine

Which of the following conclusions can be drawn from the excerpt?

The Internet has played a crucial role in changing government practices

The Great Compromise addressed disagreements over federal representation by -

creating a bicameral legislature

With which of the following arguments would the authors of The Federalist Papers most likely have agreed?

Having a strong central government will make the country stable/prosperous.

Which of John Lock’s beliefs has a major influence on the colonists?

All people have certain natural or inalienable rights

The events described in the excerpt best explain the –

process of electing the President of the United States

What would be the best title for the information listed in the box?

The Importance of a Written Constitution

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1
Which of the statements express a concern of NJ during the framing of the Constitution and led to a a compromise?
Speaker 2
Speaker 3
Speaker 4
Speaker 1
2
This excerpt provides one example of which constitutional principle?
checks and balances
individual rights
popular sovereignty
federalism
3
Charles de Montesquieu's theory contributed the idea of -
government needed total control in lawmaking
government being needed for our protection
government needing separation of powers
government being based on precedents
4
The Social Contract Theory
it is outdated and no longer in use by any countries
explains why countries are ruled by a King
allows a small group to rule a country by force
formed the bases of the US government
5
Citizens are protected from illegal imprisonment by-
the Second Amendment
the First Amendment
Ex post facto laws
Habeas corpus
6
Which excerpt from the US Constitution best illustrates the principle of popular sovereignty?
“The Senate shall choose their other Officers, & also a President pro tem”
Each House shall be Judge of Elections, Returns & Qualifications of Members
“Times, Places, & Manner of holding Elections for Senators & Reps
House of Rep shall be composed of Members chosen every 2nd Year by states
7
Which of the following best identifies the purpose of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)?
Protect public health by assuring the safety of medicine
Keep illicit drugs from entering the U.S. from other countries
Set the price of new medications entering the private market
Publicly fund research and development of genetically engineered food
8
Which is the most important goal of the United States foreign policy?
promoting democracy
national security
promoting world peace
concern for humanity
9
Which of the following conclusions can be drawn from the excerpt?
The Internet has played a crucial role in changing government practices
Public information has become more biased as a result of social media.
Raising awareness for clean water in the Middle East has been successful.
People should be careful what they post on blogs and other forums.
10
Which landmark Supreme Court case established the principle of judicial review?
Marbury v. Madison
Miranda v. Arizona
Roe v. Wade
McCulloch v. Maryland
11
The Great Compromise addressed disagreements over federal representation by -
establishing three branches of government
enumerating the powers of the central government
giving veto power to the executive
creating a bicameral legislature
12
With which of the following arguments would the authors of The Federalist Papers most likely have agreed?
A bill of rights should be added to the Constitution before it is ratified.
Universal suffrage should be constitutionally guaranteed.
The Three-Fifths Compromise will result in fair and equal representation.
Having a strong central government will make the country stable/prosperous.
13
Which of John Lock’s beliefs has a major influence on the colonists?
Monarchs are appointed by God and should have supreme power.
The power of goverment must be separated.
People need government to maintain order and prevent conflict.
All people have certain natural or inalienable rights
14
The events described in the excerpt best explain the –
structure of the United States Electoral College
procedure of putting Cabinet members into power
process of electing the President of the United States
Checks and Balances of the Executive Branch on Congress
15
What would be the best title for the information listed in the box?
The Social Contract Tjheor
The Divine Right Theory
The Importance of a Written Constitution
The Declaration of Independence
16
Which of the following people is chosen by the majority party and presides over the U.S. House of Representatives?
President pro tempore
President
Vice-President
Speaker of the House
17
Which of the following constitutional provisions is displayed in the sequence?
English Common Law
check and balances
Republicanism
popular sovereignty
18
Jurisdiction determines –
the number of times a case may be appealed
which court may decide
when a case may be heard in court
how many witnesses may be called by the defendant
19
Which of the following best completes the chart?
provide a police force
built interstate highways
establish post offices
charter banks and corporations

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