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1
The Founding Fathers chose to ensure religious freedom in the First Amendment in order to -
Protect against the power of a government sponsored religion
Overrule previously established state religion rules
Establish a government sponsored religion
Protect the rights of the governed
2
Constitutionalism is the establishment of procedures that limit the power of the government.
True
False
3
Why is it important for the government to limit monopolies?
Limit actions of private enterprises for the public good
Monopolies hurt the economy
Only the government is allowed to have monopolies
Consumers deserve choice in their purchasing power
4
Which Founding Father is remembered as both a strong supporter of central government and the author of the Constitution?
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
Ben Franklin
James Madison
5
The most common method of constitutional amendment is proposed in Congress and ratified by state legislatures.
False
True
6
Why does the executive branch employ far more people than any other branch?
It enacts the most of the legislation
It is the authority of the government
It acts to implement most legislative requirements
The president needs an entourage
7
Some results of the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 include candidates for office are more racially diverse.
True
False
8
What issue most concerned critics of Franklin D. Roosevelt's election to four terms as president?
He worsened the Great Depression
He caused the Great Depression
He caused conflict with Europe leading to WWII
He weakened checks and balances by expanding executive authority
9
How did President Jefferson encourage the westward expansion of the U.S.?
By purchasing the Louisiana Territory
By increasing the population in the west
By giving land grants to settlers
By sponsoring negotiations with Native Americans
10
Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965 Impact -
False
True
11
Which of the following is NOT a function of political parties?
Promote moderation and stability
Organize government
Formulate and promote policies
Simplify voting decisions
12
Which political idea is based on belief that citizens must be willing to give up freedoms in exchange for protections?
Consent of the governed
Enlightenment
Social Contract
Divine Right
13
By adopting the Bill of Rights, the Founding Fathers demonstrated a belief in the importance of -
Individual Rights
Social Contract
Equality
Republicanism
14
Which phrase from the excerpt recognizes that all people are born with rights which should be protected by government?
"...endowed by their creator with certain unalienable rights..."
"We hold these truths..."
"...that all men are created..."
"...Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness..."
15
In his service at the Constitutional Convention, Alexander Hamilton argued government characterized by -
Power divided equally among states
A strong central authority
16
The Founding Fathers considered that the idea of natural law should be -
based on the Enlightenment
based on religion
based on constitutional principles
based on justice and transcend man-made law
17
How did the role of the federal government change after the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964?
Government given power to enforce all laws governing civil rights
Government given power to negotiate with civil rights groups
Government given power to create more civil rights laws
Government given power to prosecute civil rights violations
18
Complete the diagram.
Types of Powers
Types of Jurisdiction
Types of Courts
Types of Cases
19
Judicial Restraint - judge promoting new social policy
False
True
20
How does the United States use economic resources to shape U.S. foreign policy?
Imposing sanctions on irresponsible nations
Increasing imports
Increasing exports
Limiting immigration
21
Subsidies are part of which type of economic policy?
Monetary
Fiscal
State
Regulatory
22
U.S. foreign policy decisions are most affected by the federal government's responsibility for -
Homeland Security
National security
Monetary Security
Economic Security
23
How can the Senate check the power of the Executive?
Negotiate treaties
Appoint federal judges
Approve cabinet position nominations
Appoint foreign ambassadors
24
How does a free enterprise (FE) economic system differ from a communist economic (CE) system?
FE - no gov control; CE - total gov control on means of production
FE - total gov control on means of production; CE - no gov control
FE - little gov control; CE - total gov control on means of production
FE - total gov control on means of production; CE - little gov control
25
Which powers are granted to the Senate alone?
Veto legislation
Negotiate treaties
Appoint federal judges
Advise and consent powers
26
Civil Responsibility - studying about public issues to be informed
True
False
27
When a judge defers actions to the legislative and executive branches, the judge is practicing -
Judicial Activism
Judicial Restraint
Judicial Review
Judicial Privelege
28
What does this diagram refer to?
Positions in Congress
Positions in the cabinet departments in the executive branch
Positions in the judicial branch
Positions within the legislative branch
29
Where is the Republican party support concentrated in the U.S.? Democratic party?
Republican - North; Democrat - South
Republican - West; Democrat - Pacific Northwest
Republican - South; Democrat - West & Northeast
Republican - Midwest; Democrat - West
30
The diagram shows the -
State of the Union speaker order
Order of succession to the presidency
U.S. government hierarchy
Sequence of oaths on inauguration day
31
Hernandez v. Texas - Mexican Americans were recognized as having the same rights protections as any other group
True
False
32
What resolution came about in response to the debate over legislative representation?
Great Compromise
Missouri Compromise
3/5 Compromise
New Jersey Plan
33
Why was the phrase "the Law of Nature's God" included in the Declaration of Independence?
To validate the use of revolution in starting a new government
To emphasize the belief about equal rights
To establish a national religion for the new nation
To show the new nation should be based on reason and moral principles
34
Which of the following was a result of the G.I. Bill?
Educational opportunities for veterans were increased
Job training was made available to veterans
College education was provided at no cost
Free homes for veterans were more available
35
Open market operations, the discount rate, and reserve requirements are used by the Federal Reserve to affect -
Supply of products
Supply of money
Supply of credit
Supply of workers
36
Which check on power is detailed in this excerpt of the U.S. Constitution?
President can choose and appoint justices.
Congress' power to override presidential vetoes.
Congress must approve and ratify treaties.
The Supreme Court determines legislation's constitutionality.
37
Why is definition of citizenship included in the Fourteenth Amendment?
Enforce more laws governing civil rights
Overrule a previous Supreme Court case against African American citizenship
Protect against the power of the government
Allow more citizens into the U.S.
38
The U.S. policy of restricting American business in Cuba is an example of -
Efforts to use economic strength to pressure a nation to change policies
Efforts to use fiscal policy to enact economic changes
Efforts to use military strength to influence change
Efforts to influence global politics
39
Why is a written constitution important to limited governments?
Provides purpose of government and defines citizens' rights
Provides the citizens with how to participate
Provides president instructions how to rule
Provides how government is protected and legitimate
40
What are the functions of state governments but not the federal government?
Collecting taxes
Selecting public school textbooks
Maintain a standing army
Hiring teachers
41
The diagram shows the requirements for which position?
Governor
State Representative
President
State Senator
42
Complete the diagram for how a bill becomes a law.
Added to president's calendar
Presented in a committee hearing to the president
Sent to the Senate for similar approval
Creation of committee for joint House and senate approval
43
By using the phrase "the Laws of Nature and of Nature's God" in the Declaration of Independence, Jefferson argued -
Colonies were subject to laws of other countries
Colonies had the right to independence because of natural law
Colonies were governed by natural law
Colonies had a responsibility to enforce natural law
44
Which group has the power to advise and consent on some executive decisions?
Senate
State Legislature
Supreme Court
House of Representatives
45
Which major political tradition argues that a legitimate government is based on the consent of the governed?
Federalism
Liberalism
Republicanism
Democracy
46
Which duty of the vice president is described in the U.S. Constitution?
Adviser to Congress' committees
Party leader in Congress
President of the Senate
Leader of Congress
47
How long is the term of office for a Supreme Court justice?
25 years
5 years
50 years
life
48
The Declaration of Independence lists "Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness" as -
Enlightenment rights
Social contract rights
Unalienable rights
Natural rights
49
With the electoral college, a president can win the popular vote but not the election.
True
False
50
The court case in the excerpt resulted in the -
Beginning of equal educational opportunities for African American students
Desegregation of work spaces
Establishment of voting rights for African Americans
Allowing interracial marriage
51
Which powers are granted to the federal government, but not to state governments?
Maintain a standing army
Collecting taxes
Selecting public school textbooks
Hiring teachers
52
Provide an example of a president exercising the power described in the excerpt.
Reagan dismissing and forgiving Nixon's impeachment.
Bush advocating for the immediate capture of Bin Laden.
Ford announcing Nixon will not be charged with any crimes.
Clinton advocating for a North American economic treaty.
53
Steps for Electing a President: Campaigning - Primaries/Caucuses - Party Nomination - Election - Electoral College
True
False
54
Which government actions can be taken to protect domestic business and industry from inexpensive foreign goods?
Increase taxes
Decrease taxes
Tariffs on imports
Taxes on exports
55
Complete the diagram.
County Courts
Circuit Courts
National Courts
Civil Courts
56
Which powers are exercised exclusively by the House of Representatives?
Appoint judges to Supreme Court
Overturn presidential vetoes
Initiate revenue bills
Approve treaties
57
U.S. Foreign Policy Responsibilities: receive foreign ambassadors, granting recognition to new governments
True
False
58
Complete the diagram.
Protections of Victims of Crimes
Due Process Protections
Constitutional protections
Fifth Amendment
59
What is the Fifth Amendment?
Speedy and public trial
States rights
Protection of rights
Right to bear arms
60
Gutter v. Bollinger: confirmed the power of colleges and universities to consider race as a factor for admissions
False
True
61
Which economic system strongly encourages entrepreneurship?
Free Enterprise
Socialism
Capitalism
Communism
62
Powers shared between federal and state governments: concurrent - collect taxes
True
False
