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