If the president fails to act within 10 days while Congress is still in session, the bill

becomes law without the president's signature.

In Federalist #10, James Madison argues that

that political division & dissent are normal in democracies.

Social contract theory was developed during the Enlightenment as a reaction against this idea:

divine right theory of government

Guarantees that the U.S. government cannot set up a national church and make you join or pay:

1st Amendment's Establishment Clause

Guarantees no state can deny you basic rights and must follow established legal procedures:

14th Amendment's Due Process Clause

A two-party system evolved in America mainly because

conflicts over ratification of the Consti. led to 2 parties.

The question of how large and small states would be represented in Congress was decided by

the Great or Connecticut Compromise

wants rights guaranteed in the 15th Amendment.

Required to propose a constitutional amendment:

2/3 vote in each houses of Congress

divides power between the federal government and the states.

TR argued for this, saying a pres. should do whatever the nation needs that's not prohibited.

assertive exec. action based on loose Consti construction

Which of the following is NOT true about the Electoral College system?

It is a simple system widely understood by the public.

Which is the most common form of involvement with a political party?

registering to vote as a party member

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1
Requiring use of seat belts is a power
delegated to the federal government.
reserved to the states.
shared concurrently by state and federal governments.
denied both state and federal governments.
2
The words "We the people" (Preamble) establish the Constitution's authority on the basis of
popular sovereignty
separation of powers
checks and balances
rule of law
3
The federal courts can declare these unconstitutional:
state statutes
acts of congress
all of these
executive actions
4
Its purpose is to guarantee the rights of individuals:
Article III
the Bill of Rights
the Preamble
the Constitution
5
If the president fails to act within 10 days while Congress is still in session, the bill
is pocket vetoed.
none of these
becomes law without the president's signature.
is vetoed.
6
In Federalist #10, James Madison argues that
the Constitution should not be ratified.
that political division & dissent are normal in democracies.
political parties must be destroyed.
political parties have no place in American democracy.
7
Its application in Latin America helped lead to America's emergence as a world power:
the Bill of Rights
the Bush Doctrine
the Truman Doctrine
the Monroe Doctrine
8
If a bill is passed by the House, it goes next to
the Supreme Court
a Conference Committee
the Senate
the President
9
Social contract theory was developed during the Enlightenment as a reaction against this idea:
divine right theory of government
natural rights theory of government
force theory of government
evolution theory of government
10
Guarantees that the U.S. government cannot set up a national church and make you join or pay:
5th Amendment's Due Process Clause
1st Amendment's Free Exercise Clause
15th Amendment's Equal Protection Clause
1st Amendment's Establishment Clause
11
First Amendment rights include
freedom of religion
free speech and press
all of these
right to assemble and petition
12
Guarantees no state can deny you basic rights and must follow established legal procedures:
5th Amendment's Eminent Domain Clause
1st Amendment's Free Exercise Clause
14th Amendment's Equal Protection Clause
14th Amendment's Due Process Clause
13
Is given sole power to declare war by the Constitution:
the House
Congress
the Senate
the President
14
It allowed for fair representation of both small and large states in the national legislature
bicameralism
federalism
separation of powers
rule of law
15
If the president wants to keep an Act of Congress from becoming law, he/she can
sign it and attach a presidential signing statement
none of these
veto it
lignore it for 10 days while Congress is in session
16
In Texas v. Johnson, SCOTUS ruled that burning a flag is a form of
unprotected speech
obscene speech
political speech
commercial speech
17
Used by the Senate minority to prevent action on a bill:
filibuster
the Rules Committee
cloture
logrolling
18
Why might a presidential candidate spend more time campaigning in CA than RI?
CA has better weather
CA has more party support
CA has more electoral votes
CA has more media
19
It contributed substantially to the growth of a large American middle class.
the 15th Amendment
the G.I. Bill
personal income tax
selective service
20
A two-party system evolved in America mainly because
conflicts over ratification of the Consti. led to 2 parties.
the Bill of Rights guarantees it.
separation of powers and check and balances.
it was voted on and approved by both Houses of Congress.
21
The question of how large and small states would be represented in Congress was decided by
the Great or Connecticut Compromise
the 3/5 Compromise
the Commerce and Trade Compromise
none of these
22
In Schenck v. U.S., SCOTUS declared that shouting "fire" in a crowded theater
all of these
is not protected speech if there's no fire.
is protected speech ONLY in the case of an actual fire.
presents a "clear and present danger" if there's no fire.
23
It established the Supreme Court's power of JUDICIAL REVIEW:
Marbury v. Madison
Article III of the U.S. Constitution
the Bill of Rights
McCulloch v. Maryland
24
This protestor
wants to repeal the 14th Amendment.
wants rights guaranteed in the 15th Amendment.
wants the chance to take a literacy test for voting.
supports the poll tax.
25
According to the doctrine of popular sovereignty, supreme power rests with the
elites
people
ruler
states
26
An opinion which disagrees with the majority holding and explains why:
per curiam decision
dissenting opinion
concurring opinion
majority opinion
27
Describes the fact that some powers are delegated (federal) while others are reserved (states):
republic
federalism
separation of powers
democracy
28
Most of the federal government's revenue comes from
corporate taxes
personal income taxes
excise taxes
property expenditures
29
Extended popular sovereignty to the election of U.S. Senators:
Article I of the U.S. Constitution
15th Amendment
17th Amendment
16th Amendment
30
Congress's military powers include
deploying troops
declaring war
all except deploying troops
authorizing and appropriating funds for the military
31
The controversial abortion case which is based on a constitutional right to privacy:
Marbury v. Madison
Roe v. Wade
Lemon v. Kurtzman
Miranda v. Arizona
32
Passed after the election of 1800 to prevent problems with the election of presidents:
1st Amendment
18th Amendment
10th Amendment
None of these
33
Required to propose a constitutional amendment:
none of these
2/3 vote in each houses of Congress
2/3 vote in national referendum
3/4 vote in each houses of Congress
34
Congressional subcommittees report out bills to
the full committee
the Supreme Court
the majority leader
the floor of the chamber
35
Because states need a "well-regulated militia," it guarantees the right to bear arms .
5th Amendment
1st Amendment
2nd Amendment
4th Amendment
36
What gives the president power to execute federal statutes and to uphold the Constitution?
neither
the Constitution
both
the Oath of Office
37
Federalism
gives most power to the States.
divides power between the federal government and the states.
gives most power to the local governments.
encourages citizens to participate in government.
38
Federal court jurisdiction depends upon
both
the parties in the case
neither
the subject matter of the case (i.e., terrorism)
39
TR argued for this, saying a pres. should do whatever the nation needs that's not prohibited.
a presidency that is above the rule of law
a strict construction of the Constitution
assertive exec. action based on loose Consti construction
the exercise of explicitly delegated powers only
40
It guarantees you the right to a speedy and public trial and the right to counsel:
the 1st Amendment
the 2nd Amendment
the 5th Amendment
the 6th Amendment
41
When the president vetos an act of congress, he/she engages in
rule of law
separation of powers
judicial review
checks and balances
42
Philosopher most closely associated with American ideas about social contract theory of gov.:
Jean Jacques Rousseau
John Locke
Thomas Hobbes
Baron de Montesquieu
43
Has the power to declare acts of Congress and state legislatures unconstitutional:
the bureaucracy
the legislative branch
the judicial branch
the executive branch
44
This amendment guarantees the right against self-incrimination:
8th Amendment
5th Amendment
1st Amendment
4th Amendment
45
Which of the following is NOT true about the Electoral College system?
It may result in the popular winner losing a pres. election.
Each state has at least 3 electoral votes.
It over-represents votes in small states.
It is a simple system widely understood by the public.
46
Describes the fact that power is spread over three distinct branches of government:
federalism
checks and balances
separation of powers
popular sovereignty
47
Which is the most common form of involvement with a political party?
volunteering in the campaign of a party candidate
running for office as a party memeber
making a financial contribution as a party member
registering to vote as a party member
48
The most important agent of political socialization:
the school
the political party
the church
the family
49
Which power is CONCURRENT?
coining money
collecting taxes
making war
issuing professional licenses
50
The argument for election of state judges is that election makes them
more politically independent
more insulated from politics
more accountable to the people
less influenced by money in politics
51
Which is NOT a voting requirement in any state in the U.S.?
must register to vote
must be 18 years of age
must pay a poll tax
must be a resident of the state
52
They were created to divide the congressional workload and allow for specialization:
congressional committees
executive agencies
houses of Congress
majority and minority leadership positions
53
Third parties have contributed the most to our system by
focusing on ideas people care about but major parties ignore
establishing legal precedents
providing alternative candidates for election
winning presidential elections
54
For modern democracy to work, citizens must
never use electronic information
always question information on TV and the internet
always accept what media says at face value
limit themselves to a single news source
55
The Constitution's two Due Process clauses are found in
the Necessary and Proper Clause and the Commerce Clause
the 1st and 5th Amendments
the 5th and 14th Amendments
Article I and the 1st Amendment
56
Has the power to IMPEACH the president and federal judges:
the Supreme Court
the House
the Senate
Congress
57
Private ownership, competition, and profit are key elements of
communism
none of these
socialism
free enterprise
58
Since men aren't angels, with which of these would the authors of the Federalist Papers agree?
Presidential candidates must pass a morality test.
Majority election of officials prevents abuse of gov power.
All governmental authority should rest in the legislature.
Checks and balances must be built into republican democracy.
59
Has the power to try federal judges or presidents who've been impeached:
Congress
the Senate
the Supreme Court
the House
60
According to social contract theory, the state exists
to be served by the people.
none of these
to help elites control the masses.
to serve the will of the people.
61
When Jefferson said he'd prefer to have newspapers without government rather than the reverse,
Fewer and fewer people read newspapers.
A free press is essential in a democratic society
The press has a liberal bias.
Newspapers are unreliable sources of information.
62
Which is currently true of the U.S. Senate?
There are two Senators from each state.
Members are currently chosen by State legislature.
Each Senator represents a single congressional district.
Members are apportioned to States based on population.
63
Case which established that your confession can't be used unless you were read your rights:
Miranda v. Arizona
Gibbons v. Ogden
Mapp v. Ohio
Marbury v. Madison
64
Which is not explicitly protected in the Constitution's Bill of Rights?
the right to a lawyer
the right to privacy
freedom of speech and press
the right to trial by jury
65
To establish uniform procedures for dealing with insolvent debtors, the Constitution gives
none of these
the President the power to regulate bankruptcy.
the Congress the power to regulate bankruptcy.
the bureaucracy the power to regulate bankruptcy.
66
How a person becomes a federal judge:
confirmed by Senate
both
appointed by president
neither
67
In Engle v. Vitale, SCOTUS ruled that the state cannot sponsor or require
prayer
a state church
taxes
the pledge of allegiance
68
It prohibited discrimination in public accommodations and hiring:
the Civil Rights Act of 1964
the Voting Rights Act of 1965
the 1st Amendment
the 15th Amendment
69
Which is an example of protected speech?
lying in court to protect a family member
threatening a co-worker
falsely accusing someone of a crime
protesting SCOTUS's same sex marriage ruling
70
They have powers reserved to them by the 10th Amendment.
the States
Congress
the Supreme Court
the President
71
The Supreme Court has ruled that the Constitution protects symbolic speech including
burning an American flag
neither
both
wearing armbands
72
A case may be tried in either state or federal court if jurisdiction is
all of these
appellate
original
concurrent

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