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1
What idea did the founders steal from Locke in the DOI
Emminent Domain
Divine Right
Consent of the governed
Equality before the law
2
What is a key belief of Hamilton in Fed 78?
The Judiciary should be independent
Judges should have life tenure
Courts should have the sole power of determining a laws constitutionality
Judges should not have life tenure
3
According to US v Lopez what did not constitute commerce
Mere possesion
The ability to influence commerce
Supply and Demand
None of the above
4
What is true of the AOC?
Asserted certain natural rights
It provided for a strong central govt
Provided for a weak central government
It was supported by federalists
5
Which of the following would enhance fed power
10th Am
14th AM
Article 5
9th Am
6
Who favored a strong central government
Federalists
Anti-federalists
Hamiltonians
Jeffersonians
7
What was the purpose of the DOI
To try to convince loyalists to join the cause.
To inform the King of the colonists reasons for leaving
To create a clear list of violations about the king and the reason 4 leavin
To show the world what to do when a govt violates your rights
8
What is Habeas Corpus?
None of the above
Tells you why the government has detained you
Due Process
Religious Liberty
9
What is key according to Fed 70?
A co-equally strong executive and legislative branch
A weak executive
A plural executive
A single and energetic executive
10
An activist judge would support which of the following?
stare decisis
a textual approach to the constitution
changing societal standards
A strict interpretation of the constitution
11
What is in Art 1 Sec 8?
Implied executive power
Enumerated executive power
implied congressional power
Enumerated congressional power
12
What is an example of bureaucratic discretionary authority
None of the above
Asst sec determining if you meet fed requirments
EPA setting new chemical dumping regulations
13
Slaves were counted as what percent of a person via the constitutional convention?
2/3
3/5
1/2
3/4
14
Why are modern presidencies considered more powerful than their 19th C. counterparts?
Modern presidents defer more to congress on foreign issues
Modern presidents are more involved in foreign and legislative affairs
Modern presidents use the veto power much more
Modern presidents have used the nuclear option more
15
Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness are examples of...
Separation of Powers
Natural Rights
Equality before the law
Consent of the governed
16
Which of the following would be an example of a bureaucratic rule?
None of the above
EPA setting new regulations for dumping chemicals
TSA agent letting you slip by with a bottle of soda
Sec of Ed determing if you meet title 9 requirements
17
This picture is saying states want federal funds but dont want...
To acknowledge the federal governments supremacy
To respect the sister states
To pay taxes
To obey federal authority
18
What case had similar facts and arguments to US v Lopez
Roe v Wade
Youngstown Steel v Sawyer
McCulloch v Maryland
Wickard v Filburn
19
Which argument WOULD Brutus I favor?
Factions, though inevitable, can be controled through a large republic
A system of checks and balances are necessary
Each branch of govt must have a nec and propper clause to protect itself
A smaller republic would be more responsive to the people
20
What clause of the constitution was used to establish the ruling in McCullough v Maryland
Establishment
Supremacy
Commerce
Nec and Propper
21
How can congress most directly oversee the bureau?
Investigations
Appropriating funds
Nominating new heads of depts.
Advise and consent on nominees
22
Which SCOTUS case would follow pretty similar to Hamiltons view expressed in Fed 78
Gibbons v Ogden
Marbury v Madison
McCulloch v Maryland
Engle v Vitale
23
What power does art 1 sec 8 cover that framers wanted to correct from the AOC
Strength of the fed govt
Financial powers
Military powers
Insuring powers reserved to the states
24
Fed 51 advocates for..
Sep of Powers
Checks and Balances
A strong executive
An Ind Judiciary
25
Why are appointments to the Federal Bench typically so controversial by Presidents?
The SC is key in deciphering key constitutional issues
Theres only 9 seats on the SC Bench
The role of the federal courts has grown over the years and tenure is4 life
The legislative branch usually rubber stamps a presidents pick
26
Which of the following WOULD federalists support?
Strong Central Govt
Small republic
State government
a loose band of freindship
27
In US v Lopez the court scrutinized congress' use of what clause to enforce the Gun Free School Zone Act?
Equal Protection
Commerce
Nec and Propper
General Welfare
28
A judge who uses the philosophy of judicial restraint might support which of the following
Looking to other nations rulings on a particular issue
Looking to societal standards of decency
Analyzing how the framers intended a clause to be used
A loose interpretation of the constitution
29
What does Fed 51 advocate for?
Proper Checks and Balances
A federalist system
A strong executive
An independent Judiciary
30
What is needed to block a filibuster (end debate) in the senate
60 votes
67 votes
51 votes
50 votes
31
Which of the following is not a power of the federal bureaucracy
appropriating funds
rule-making
setting guidelines
discretionary
32
Why did Brutus I not like the constitution
The republic was too small and allowed for local factions
The fed govt is too large and will overrun the power of the states
We were too much like England
The government allotted for too much indv liberty
33
Whose job is it to insure that party members vote certain ways on key issues
Whip
Speaker of the House
Minority leader
Majority leader
34
What has led to an increase in presidential power
a stronger congress
The president subscribing to the taft ideology
a stronger judiciary
The president involved in more foreign affairs
35
When the president uses the media and the position of his office to advocate for policy...
Stereotyping
Bully Pulpit
Muckraking
Commander in Chief
36
What event might have led the framers to have wanted a strong executive?
Whiskey Rebellion
The British impressment of sailors
Boston Massacre
Shays Rebellion
37
Which of the following would Anti-federalists NOT support
A small republic
Strong central government
states rights
Bill of Rights
38
What sort of advantage do federal bureaucrats have over the prez?
They have more knowledge on a topic
They can use the power of the purse
They can use the bully pulpit to enforce their agenda
They are more popular with the people
39
Which of the following would enhance state power
Nec and Proper clause
10th Am
Supremacy Clause
14th Am
40
What clause allowed the fed govt to create a national bank
Nec and Propper
Comemrce
General Welfare
Supremacy
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Why would a president want to repeal the 22nd A?
To run for a 3rd term
Because its unconstitutional?
To allow him to be a future VP pick
None of the choices
