Gov Unit 1 Practice

Question 1

What decision did the Supreme Court make on thepower of cities to regulate assembly inpublic places in Hague v. CIO?

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Cities may set rules for the use of public placesthat apply equally to all.

Question 2

Which form of city government, combiningdemocratic rule with professional expertise, is mostcommon

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Council manager

Question 3

What is one way to assert your Constitutional rights when stopped by the police?

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Saying "I do not consent to searches", Asking for an attorney, Asking "am I free to go"?

Question 4

Powers possessed and exercised by both National and State governments

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Concurrent Powers

Question 5

The term prior restraint refers to which governmentaction?

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B. preventing publication of certain mater

Question 6

Powers reasonably thought to be granted, but not spelled out specifically in the Constitution

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ImpliedPowers

Question 7

An independent country in which people share acommon culture is called

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.B. a nation-state

Question 8

A ruler&#x27;s legitimacy depends mainly on which ofthese factors?

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People&#x27;s acceptance of the ruler&#x27;s authority

Question 9

The phrase "You have the right to remain silent"reflects the provision in the Bill of Rights regarding

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self-incrimination

Question 10

A federal government is one in which

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power is divided between a central government and local governments.

Question 11

Which statement about the Bill of Rights is NOT true?

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amendments were ratified at the same time as the Constitution.

Question 12

Which of these is an example of a public good

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library

Question 13

Which of the following is one of the six principles of government?

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Ensuring the Separation of Power

Question 14

Which form of government, combiningdemocratic rule with professional expertise, is mostcommon in the US today?

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council manager

Question 15

The phrase "You have the right to remain silent" reflects the provision in the Bill of Rights regarding?

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Self-incrimination

Question 16

Which of these is most likely toregulate water systems, hospitals, sewers,fire protection services, etc

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special purpose district

Question 17

Rosa Parks went to jail ratherthan give up her bus seat to a white passenger. Heraction was an example of

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Civil Disobedience

Question 18

2nd Amendment

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The Right to Bear Arms

Question 19

Who is known as the Father of the Constitution andas the principal author of the Bill of Rights?

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Madison

Question 20

Which of these individuals is most likely to exercisepower without authority?

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Business owner

Question 21

4th Amendment

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Search and Seizure

Question 22

In the American federal system, city and county governments are really:

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Subunits of state governments

Question 23

Powers granted to the National Government in the Constitution

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ExpressedPowers

Question 24

3rd Amendment

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Quartering of Soldiers

Question 25

Representative government first developed in ancient

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Rome

Question 26

The process of amending the Constitution involves both

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Congress and states

Question 27

Which of these unpopular forms of expression is protected by the 1st amendment?

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Flag burning

Question 28

The Preamble of the Constitution lists which of the following?

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Purpose to be served by the constitution

Question 29

The Articles of Confederation reflected Americans&#x27;fear of

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. B. a strong central government.

Question 30

legislation the nationalgovernment requires state or local governments toimplement largely at their own expense

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Unfunded mandate

Question 31

Why did the framers of the constitution create three separate branches of government?

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To keep any one group from gaining too much power

Question 32

1st Amendment

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Freedom of speech

Question 33

Which of these acts is protected under the 1st Amendment?

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Criticizingelected leaders

Question 34

5th Amendment

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Due process and self incrimination

Question 35

Which complaint was the greatest barrier to ratifyingthe Constitution

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no Bill of Rights

Question 36

Which of these is the best example of constitutionalchecks and balances?

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A. Treaties require Senate approval.

Gov Unit 1 Practice

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Gov Unit 1 Practice

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