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1
Which is NOT a way a group of citizens can influence the government on a specific policy?
Lobby
Endorse a political candidate
Form a political action committee
Encourage citizens to register to vote
2
What was the Founding Fathers idea when they created the three separate branches of the federal government?
Bill of Rights
Checks and balances
Federal-State cooperation
Limited government
3
What was Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. speaking out against in 1958? "I could never adjust to separate waiting rooms..."
Montgomery Bus Boycott
Brown v. Board of Education
Jim Crow laws
Plessy v. Ferguson
4
According to the Declaration of Independence, in what circumstance can citizens overthrow the government?
When the economy fails
When citizens are over taxed
When rulers deprive citizens of their rights
When citizens do not agree with policies passed by the Congress
5
What is the purpose of most constitutions?
To define the rule by a single person (such as a king).
To define the rule by a "supreme leader".
To define the powers of government.
To set up a totalitarian type of government.
6
Which government agency has the responsibility to ensure that enough money is available without causing inflation?
The US Treasury
The Federal Reserve
Department of Economic Policy
The Interstate Commerce Commission
7
Which is an example of how the government regulates business in the mixed economy of the United States?
The FDA approving a new drug before it can be sold to consumers.
The Department of Education setting educational standards.
The FBI helping law enforcement solve crimes.
The Centers for Disease Control warning citizens of a flu outbreak.
8
What did the War Powers Resolution of 1973 do?
It forced Congress to properly fund wars.
It restricted presidential war power.
It restricted congressional war power.
It restricted judicial war power.
9
Which elected official can receive fewer popular votes, but can still win the election?
State Representative
US President
Speaker of the House
State Governor
10
Which statement is NOT true about federal courts?
Federal and state courts often work separately.
Federal courts may overrule state court decisions.
Federal and state courts exercise shared authority over certain matters.
All federal courts are appeals courts.
11
Under which type of government do the states have the most power?
Oligarchy
Authoritarian
Confederal
Monarchy
12
Which is an example of domestic policy?
The Treaty of Versailles
The Monroe Doctrine
The Clean Air Act
The Marshall Plan
13
Plessy v. Ferguson upheld Louisiana law requiring what?
Segregated drinking fountains
Segregated schools
Segregated rail cars and facilities
A ban on interracial marriage
14
"Stare decisis" (means "let the decision stand") dictates that judges do what?
Follow precedent
Follow due process
Follow jurisdiction
Follow judicial review
15
Which is the best way to help your favorite candidate to get elected?
Write a letter to show your support
Watch the local news every day
Remember to vote on election day
Volunteer to work on the candidate's campaign
16
What idea was contributed by ancient Rome to American government?
Direct democracy
Feudalism
Mercantilism
Representative democracy
17
Which is NOT an example of direct democracy?
Serving as an official at the local level
Voting for the recall of an elected public official
Voting on a referendum
Voting on initiatives proposed by citizens
18
What did President George Washington warn against in his Farewell Address?
Permitting too much trade with European powers.
Facilitating free trade between North American countries.
Resisting political ties with foreign nations.
Establishing trade agreements with other nations.
19
Which is the most power position of the White House staff?
The Secretary of State
The Chief of Staff
The Attorney General
The National Security Advisor
20
Which sentence in the US Constitution provides for limiting the power of government?
"The Congress shall have power to lay and collect taxes on incomes..."
"Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion..."
"The president shall be commander in chief of the army and navy."
"The Constitution...shall be the supreme law of the land."
21
Which is NOT a role of the president?
Head of Government
Commander-in-Chief
Head of State
Chief Justice
22
In Congress, who has the right to unlimited debates?
Senators
Any Representative
Vice President
Speaker of the House
23
Which policy implementation method would a sign stating, "Think before you smoke" be an example of?
Hortatory
Authoritative
Incentive
Capacity
24
In 1783, Hamilton helped develop this plan which used army officers to threaten a coup d'état?
The Virginia Plan
Shay's Rebellion
The New Jersey Plan
Newburgh Conspiracy
25
In the Articles of Confederation, why was it important to the Founding Fathers that the central government be weak?
So states could conduct foreign affiars
To levy taxes
To prevent tyranny
Because they were being ruled by England
26
What is a referendum?
When voters decide whether or not to approve passes legislation.
Voting for a representative
Voting on an initiative proposed by a private group of citizens.
When a public official is voted out of office.
27
Why is a free press important to society?
It allows presidential candidates to influence information shared.
It stops private companies from owning media outlets.
It helps citizens become aware of a politician's wrongdoings.
It allows political parties to influence information shared.
28
What term refers to how one country has the ability to produce a good or service at a lower cost than its competitors?
Opportunity Cost
Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
Comparative Advantage
Consumer Price Index (CPI)
29
Which Enlightenment author discusses the people's right to overthrow tyranny?
Charles-Louis Montesquieu
Thomas Hobbes
Sir William Blackstone
John Locke
30
What is an enumerated power of Congress?
A power given by the Executive branch.
A power specifically named in the US Constitution.
A power that is reasonably justifiable as necessary to operate.
A power given by the Judicial branch.
31
The Federalists who supported ratifying the Constitution believed in what description of federal government?
A unicameral national legislature where states have equal voting rights.
That powers should be divided between a central and state governments.
A federal executive branch that has full power to govern the nation.
That states should have power over a weak central government.
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What was the goal of the Sherman Antitrust Act that broke up corporate trusts?
To return competition to major industries
To remove government regulation
To lower taxes on big businesses
To lower taxes on small businesses
