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An economic system in which the government regulates privately owned business...
Mixed Economy
Socialism
Communism
Capitalism
2
A group of people united by bonds of common history, language and culture...
Nation
State
Nationstate
Constitutional Monarchy
3
Which of the following promoted the idea of natural rights and the social contract theory?
John Locke
Patrick Henry
Ben Franklin
George Washington
4
Which of the following systems of government is often criticized for having a weak national government?
Unitary
Dictatorship
Confederation
Democracy
5
Becoming informed, debating issues, and voting in elections are all aspects of which principle of democracy?
Citizen participation
The Rule of Law
Transparency
Accountability
6
What was the purpose of the
Federalist Papers?
To persuade people that the creation of a Supreme Court was necessary.
To show Americans that the Articles of Confederation needed to be ratified.
To gain support for the ratification of the Constitution.
To convince people that the Connecticut Compromise was worth ratification.
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Which branch of government ratifies treaties?
Legislative
Judicial
Executive
8
An independent state where the people share a common history, language, and culture?
Nationstate
Dictatorship
State
Nation
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In situations of conflict between state and national law, national law prevails due to…
Article 4
the supremacy clause
Judicial Review
The 10th amendment
10
All of the following favored a strong central government
except:
Alexander Hamilton
Ben Franklin
Thomas Jefferson
John Jay
11
Disagreements between states are settled by…
Duels by states' governors
Judicial Review
Congress
The Supreme Court
12
Which of the following is characterised by the sharing of powers between different levels of government?
Communism
Unitary
Federal
Dictatorship
13
Which level of government levies taxes?
Federal
More than one
State
Local
14
Which branch of government deems laws unconstitutional?
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
15
Which level of government prints/coins Money
State
Local
More than one
Federal
16
The Constitution has three parts. Which of the following is
NOT
one of the sections of the Constitution?
Amendments
Preamble
The Declaration of Rights
Articles
17
An economic system in which the government owns the means of production and distribution of products and wages.
Mixed Economy
Confederation
Capitalism
Socialism
18
Proposal to have Congress based on population.
Connecicut Compromise
New Jersey Plan
3/5th Compromise
Virginia Plan
19
Theory that suggests god chooses a specific ruler.
Evolution Theory
Theocracy
Force Theory
Divine Right Theory
20
Which branch of gov't can veto bills
Executive
Judicial
Legislative
21
Proposal to have Congress based on equal representation
Virginia Plan
Connecicut Compromise
New Jersey Plan
3/5ths compromise
22
Which of the following systems of government gives all the key powers to the national or central government?
Federal
Confederation
Democracy
Unitary
23
Typically, _____________ support strong state governments; while ____________ support a strong national government.
Judges; Representatives
Republicans; Democrats
Federalists; Anti-Federalists
Democrats; Republicans
24
Which level of gov't conducts foreign relations?
Local
State
Federal
More than one
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Which level of government conducts or runs elections and sets voter qualifications?
Federal
More than one
Local
State
26
Which of the following
WAS NOT
one of the purposes/functions of government?
Providing private education
Providing National security
Maintaining Order
Providing Leadership
27
Agreement that settled the dispute on how to count slaves towards a state’s population.
3/5th Compromise
Connecicut Compromise
Virginia Plan
New Jersey Plan
28
Interstate compacts are...
Mandates forced upon states by the national government.
Small model cars that travel through many states
Written agreements among two or more states.
Agreements to reduce pollution.
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A political community that occupies a definite territory and has an organized government is the definition for...
Nation
State
Federalism
Nationstate
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Theory that suggests the most powerful families took control to form early governments
Force Theory
Evolution Theory
Divine Right Theory
Social Contract Theory
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Agreement to have a bicameral system with one house based on equal representation and one
3/5 compromise
Virginia Plan
Connecicut Compromise
New Jersey Plan
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An economic system in which the government does not interfere with buyers, sellers, and the free market...
Mixed Economy
Unitary system
Socialism
Capitalism
