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1
Why did colonists living under British rule protest British tax policies?
claimed that the commercial policies hindered westerward expansion
claimed that the regulatory policies caused widespread criminal activity
claimed that the tax policies violated their political rights
claimed that the monetary policies prohibited development of industry
2
Which modern process would be supported by the ancient Greeks?
appointing a majority leader
electing governors
nominating an ambassador
hiring press secretaries
3
The establishment and maintenance of these traits is based on which of the following principles?
due process of law
popular sovereignty
divine right of kings
social contract theory
4
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Government should protect the poperty of influential citizens
Government should provide equal protection under the law
Government should establish religious unity
Government should advance the goals of the elite
5
Which modern democratic concept practiced in the United States is most like the democratic process of ancient Greece?
the nominating convention
the referendum
the presidential election
the primary election
6
Which Supreme Court case established the precedent described in the opinion?
Dred Scott v. Sanford
Marbury v. Madison
Bush v. Gore
Miranda v. Arizona
7
Which of the following reflects the most important consequence of the Watergate break-in?
legalization of capital punishment
integration of surveillance technology in society
creation of levees around coastal cities
resignation of the president of the United States
8
Which political philosopher's ideas are best represented in the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Hobbes
Ethan Allen
James Madison
John Locke
9
By what process were eighteen-year-olds fully granted the right to vote?
Supreme Court decision
constitutional amendment
resolution of Congress
voter initiative
10
Which of the following statements best describes the Preamble of the U.S. Constitution?
Courts will elect officials to represent the people and ensure liberty
States will ensure that all citizens are granted certain freedoms
People allow representatives to speak on behalf of all citizens
Governments are accountable to the citizens over whom they rule
11
Which of the following objectives best describes the purpose of the sytem of checks and balances
assuring that the gov spends only as much money as it takes in
keeping any one of the 3 branches of gov from becoming too powerful
establishing accountability for the government when levying taxes
maintaining a healthy economy and establishing trade with other governments
12
What was the result of this compromise?
Congress 2 houses, 1 based on population, 1 equal representation
# of seats in both house would be based on state population
2 houses, each state would have equal representation
# of citizens in a state would determine how many seats in Congress
13
Which article of the U.S. Constitution grants the power to coin money, make treaties, and levy import duties?
Article I
Article II
Article IV
Article III
14
Which of the following ancient civilzations established a republican form of government?
Persian
Egyptian
Greek
Roman
15
In the United States, how are conflicts between state laws and federal laws generally resolved?
The conflict must be resolved by a national referendum
The conflict must be resolved using the Supremacy Clause
The conflict must be resolved using the Tenth Amendment
The conflict must be resolved by the U.S. attorney general
16
Which circumstance would require a search warrant?
examining evidence that is in plain view
searching school lockers for contraband
searching persons with reasonable suspicion
examining the contents of a hotel room
17
Which form of government is based on popular sovereignty?
communism
republic
dictatorship
monarchy
18
Which person is considered to the principal author of the U.S. Constitution?
Richard Henry Lee
Thomas Jefferson
James Madison
Benjamin Franklin
19
Government by the people and the separation of powers are the main principles of which founding document?
U.S. Constitution
Mayflower Compact
Bill of Rights
Northwest Ordinances
20
Laws against defamation, including libel & slander, property damage & breach of contract represents which legal concern
civil law
criminal law
juvenile law
military law
21
The U.S. Supreme Court enables which government practices to continue in its ruling in Plessy v. Ferguson?
establishing immigration quotas
segregating public facilities
regulating financial markets
prohibiting monopoly formation
22
Which philosophical movement best reflects the ideals in the passage?
Progressivism
Enlightenment
Transcendentalism
Reformation
23
Based on the passage, which government program would the speaker support?
Great Society
Brain Trust
Fair Deal
New Deal
24
What is the principal function of a written constitution?
confirming resistance of civil disobedience
outlining the structure and powers of a governemnt
resolving disagreements between competing parties
declaring the independence of a state
25
Which constitutional principle does the statement from President Nixon contradict?
republicanism
separation of powers
equality
rule of law
26
Which of the following contains a clause that may have served as an inspiration for the above language?
Articles of Confederation
Federalist Papers
Northwest Ordinances
Declaration of Indepence
27
Which legislative action would most likely cause the Supreme Court to decide that this violated the Supremacy Clause?
Pendelton Act
Social Security Act
Occupational Safety and Health Act
Fair Housing Act
28
What founding document did this set a precedent for?
Magna Carta
Declaration of Independence
U.S. Constitution
Bill of Rights
29
Which of the following documents influenced the aims and strategies of the authors of the Declaration of Sentiments?
Northwest Ordinance
Articles of Confederation
US Constitution
Declaration of Independence
30
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by choosing government leaders
by improving government services
by limiting government authority
by reducing government expenditures
31
Which phrase best describes the power of impeachment
power of the President to enforce decisions of federal courts
ability of the Supreme Court to determine constitutionality of laws
power of the Senate to remove federal officers for a crime or violation
ability of the House to charge federal officers with a crime or violation
32
The U.S. Congress fulfilled which of the following purposes of gov when it declared war on Japan after Pearl Harbor
promoting the general welfare
ensuring domestic tranquility
providing for the common defense
establishing a system of justice
33
Which case resulted in a decision that undermined civil rights and liberties in prioritization of national security
Korematsu v. United States
District of Columbia v. Heller
Regents of the University of California v. Bakke
Brown v. Board of Education
34
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Second Amendment
Third Amendment
Fifth Amendment
Fourth Amendment
35
Which legislation reflects federal efforts to regulate transportation?
Sherman Anti-Trust Act
Pendleton Act
Interstate Commerce Act
Blank-Allison Act
36
Which constitutional provision was inspired by the above complaint?
President has power of deployment & use of soldiers under Article II
The 3rd Amend. limits the quartering of soldiers to specific circumstances
The 2nd Amendment ensures that citizens have the right to keep & bear arms
The president has the power to declare war under Article II
37
Which represents a suitable petition for the suspect in this situation, in regard to their constitutional rights?
petition for a writ of habeas corpus
petition for release into their custody
petition for a writ of extradiction
petition for overturing of the charges
38
Which of the following statements regarding the Monroe Doctrine is accurate?
Great Britain's opposition was a major cause of the War of 1812
prohibited future European colonization in the Western Hemisphere
heightened sectional divisions in the U.S.
used to justify the annexation of overseas territories
39
Which Supreme Court case could make his confession be excluded from evidence in court?
Gideon v. Wainwright
Plessy v. Ferguson
Miranda v. Arizona
McCulloch v. Maryland
40
In the United States, which of the following is permitted to citizens by the right of freedom of assembly?
the right to immigrate
the right to demonstrate
the right to work
the right to riot
