What did many American colonists use Thomas Paine's Common Sense to justify?

declaring independence from Britain

Which action taken by the government is the BEST example of promoting general welfare?

Creating Food and Drug Administration in 1930

The US President cannot

issue a formal declaration of war

The constitutional guarantee of freedom of speech is important for a democratic society because

it enables people to challenge authority

Which statement supports Anti-Federalists in the struggle over ratification of the US Constit?

Constitution should protect fundamental rights

What is meant by "Supreme Law of the Land" in the US Constitution?

Federal policies take precedence over state policies

A down turn in Canada's economy would most likely affect the US economy by

decreasing US exports to Canada

The US Government system of checks and balances was created to

prevent each branch from abusing power

Which of the following was a weakness of the Articles of Confederation?

government did not have a separate judicial branch

What can happen to a legislative bill after the president vetoes it?

Congress override the veto with 2/3 vote in Senate and House

In US foreign policy, a primary role of the Senate is to

approve treaties made by the President

How does education contribute to the unequal distribution of income in the United States?

person with less education is more likely to be a low earner

Which action is an example of a foreign-policy decision?

President signs executive order restoring relation with Cuba

A progressive tax is based on the principle that

the more people earn, the more they pay

Which is the last step in amending the US Constitution?

three-fourths of the state legislatures ratify the amendment

The goal of allowing Senate to ratify treaties from the President is most likely to

balance the power of the executive branch

What is one of the primary advantages of a free market system?

prices are determined by supply and demand

The US Supreme Court has the authority to

declare a bill to be unconstitutional

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1
What did many American colonists use Thomas Paine's Common Sense to justify?
declaring independence from Britain
acts of sabotage against British merchants
supporting the British monarchy
joining the army instead of the militia
2
Join the Crowd - Buy a LIBERTY BOND! Which type of communication is shown in this poster?
informational
propagandized
accurate
biased
3
Which of the following is a legal duty of citizenship?
obey laws
keep informed about issues
hold elective office
register and vote
4
Which action taken by the government is the BEST example of promoting general welfare?
Creating Food and Drug Administration in 1930
Attempting to rescue American hostages in Iran in 1980
Reopening the crown of the Statue of Liberty to tourists
Using the first atomic weapons in 1945
5
The US President cannot
issue a formal declaration of war
remove military officers in wartime
set major foreign policy goals
veto bills passed by Congress
6
The price at which quantity demanded and quantity supplied are equal is known as the
ceiling price
equilibrium price
minimum price
sale price
7
The constitutional guarantee of freedom of speech is important for a democratic society because
it supports a two-party political system
it guarantees the rule of the majority
it protects the rights of political leaders
it enables people to challenge authority
8
Which statement supports Anti-Federalists in the struggle over ratification of the US Constit?
Constitution should limit state government
Constit should prevent the election of amateur politicians
Constitution should protect fundamental rights
Constitution should create a strong national government
9
Bill is 46, came from Canada to the US 12 yrs ago, lives in Ohio, citizen for 9 yrs. He can be
Vice President of the United States
President of the United States
United States Senator
Chief Justice of the US Supreme Court
10
What is meant by "Supreme Law of the Land" in the US Constitution?
US government can deny individuals their rights
Federal policies take precedence over state policies
States may not enact their own laws without federal approval
Federal government can veto the ratification of amendments
11
Powers given to Congress but denied to the state governments represent which structure of govt?
separation of powers
rule of law
federalism
checks and balances
12
A down turn in Canada's economy would most likely affect the US economy by
boosting US employment rates
increasing US exports
devaluing the US dollar
decreasing US exports to Canada
13
The US Government system of checks and balances was created to
keep political power in the hands of the voters
prevent each branch from abusing power
ensure that church and state remain separate entities
distribute power evenly on a territorial basis
14
Which phrase from the preamble suggests a most specific purpose for creation of a court system
"establish justice"
"insure domestic tranquility"
"form a more perfect union"
"provide for the common defense"
15
Which of the following was a weakness of the Articles of Confederation?
president was able to spend taxes freely
government had too much power over trade
states could not print their own currency
government did not have a separate judicial branch
16
In order to become the attorney general of Louisiana, a candidate must be
elected by the voting public
confirmed by the state supreme court
appointed by the state legislature
nominated by the governor
17
What can happen to a legislative bill after the president vetoes it?
Supreme Court can rule the veto as unconstitutional
Senate may override the veto with a 3/4 vote
Congress override the veto with 2/3 vote in Senate and House
State legislatures can override the veto with majority vote
18
In US foreign policy, a primary role of the Senate is to
approve treaties made by the President
regulate commerce in foreign countries
appoint ambassadors to foreign countries
oversee the Department of Defense
19
Carla wants to invest $1000 of her savings. Which investment poses the least risk for her?
Preferred stock
Mutual funds
Corporate bonds
Certificates of deposit
20
How does education contribute to the unequal distribution of income in the United States?
those with only high school education will always earn least
only the highly educated become wealthy
person with less education is more likely to be a low earner
more education always leads to higher income
21
Which action is an example of a foreign-policy decision?
President requests law to regulate pollution near int border
Congress increased providing support to new immigrants
President signs executive order restoring relation with Cuba
Congress raised educational standards to compete globally
22
In addition to traditional loans, banks also lend money via
stored-value cards
credit cards
consumer gift cards
debit cards
23
Which feature of American Government prevents censorship of information available to citizens?
Political parties
Freedom of Speech
Separation of Powers
Freedom of Religion
24
A progressive tax is based on the principle that
all US citizens pay an equal share of taxes
people pay an equal amount for local and federal taxes
the more people earn, the more they pay
corporations match the contributions of individuals
25
What will happen to prices when the supply of a product increases and demand is inelastic?
there is no effect on prices
prices will rise markedly
prices will fall markedly
prices rise slightly
26
Which is the last step in amending the US Constitution?
voters approve the amendment in a national election
president signs the amendment in a public ceremony
three-fourths of the state legislatures ratify the amendment
two-thirds of both houses of Congress ratify the amendment
27
Which characteristic of a monopoly represents a disadvantage for consumers?
the standardization of products
the large number of buyers
the control of prices
the independence of sellers
28
The goal of allowing Senate to ratify treaties from the President is most likely to
expand the Senates international influences
legislatures and the state
balance the power of the executive branch
expand the power of the executive branch
29
What do an absolute monarchy and an autocracy have in common?
a single legislative house
a single ruler
a national court system
a written constitution
30
Which factor would be included in the "resources (inputs)" portion of the circular flow chart
salaries
waste
labor
products
31
What is one of the primary advantages of a free market system?
prices are determined by supply and demand
health care and other services are free for all citizens
wages are determined by government agencies
competition in the marketplace is limited
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The US Supreme Court has the authority to
appoint judges to federal courts
issue a formal declaration of war
declare a bill to be unconstitutional
vote on bills that may become federal laws

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