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1
Civil rights are...
limitations on other citizens (not in the Bill of Rights)
limitations on private schools
limitations on other nations
limitations on the government (in the Bill of Rights)
2
A strict constructionist believes...
There is no room for correction in the constitution
The constitution must NOT be followed at all
The consitution is weak
The constitution must be followed exactly as it is written
3
What is the social contract?
Contract that defines how society should function
Agreement among members of society that defines duties and laws of members
Collection of rights that cannot be taken away
Contract that grants everyone their freedom
4
Conservatives believe a free market will provide ...
unequal opportunities.
economic opportunity and benefits.
unwanted attention.
a stronger government.
5
The final step in the naturalization process is . . .
having a working knowledge of English.
completing an application form.
visiting the White House.
swearing an oath of allegiance to the US.
6
Federalists were for the Bill of Rights
False
True
7
The 15th Amendment, ratified in 1870, gives
African Americans the right to vote
equal protection under the law
African Americans the right to go to school
women the right to vote
8
The Federalists believed that…
The Constitution was enough to protect people’s rights
A Bill of Rights was necessary to protect people's rights
People didn’t deserve rights
People’s rights were inherited
9
What is Marble Cake Federalism?
Form of federalism with mixed powers
A cake named after federalism that sits in Monument Hall
A galla where the Senators eat cake
Straight, divided powers
10
Washington warned that political parties would
have harmful effects on the nation
lead to higher taxes
protect the US from foreign powers
ensure civil liberties for all
11
What right was granted by the 26th amendment to 18 year olds?
Right to vote
Right to a jury in civil cases
Right to be from from unlawful searches
Right to buy alcohol
12
A Natural-Born Citizen is
Born to two immigrant parents in another country
Was born somewhere else but moved here
Someone who comes to the United States illegally
Born on US soil
13
In the Western Tradition, the word "classical" refers to what two civilizations that influenced the Renaissance?
China & Russia
The Inca and Mayans
The United States and Great Britain
Greece & Rome
14
What is taxation without representation?
A population must pay taxes yet does not have a voice in parliament
population has representation in parliament but is not allowed to pay taxes
Where a population is paying taxes AND has a say in how laws are made
A population must pay taxes but isn't protected by the army
15
An Interest Group is a
Group of people with little political involvement
A private organization whose members share views
Organization whose members are not involved in politics
Group of people who are only interested in peaceful protests
16
Pluralism is.....
A group of men
the presence/engaged coexistence of numerous distinct groups in one society
A group of women who follow certain god and do not believe in anything else
none of the above
17
Which of the following best describes the Three Fifths Compromise?
3 out of 5 members of congress must agree to pass an amendment
Determined that three fifths of the state must vote
Determined the members of the Electoral College
Determined that every 5 enslaved people would count for 3 free persons
18
A Caucus is...
A private meeting of party leaders to choose candidates
The mass media
A political party
A party convention
19
Liberal Constructionist believe in...
Congress must enforce building codes
The Constitution must be followed word for word.
A broad view of the Constitution
Parents need to punish their children
20
What are the two types of federalism?
Cooperative and New
Layer cake and Dual
New and Dual
Dual and Cooperative
21
By what other name is the Necessary and Proper Clause known by?
The Elastic Clause
The Eclectic Clause
The Rubber Band Clause
The Stretch Clause
22
What do political parties do?
help candidates win elections
all of the above
educate the electorate about campaign issues
nominate candidates
23
What was the purpose of the Articles of Confederation?
Govern the colonies after independence from England
Establish a North and South
Divide the country into different parts
Elect a ruler to govern the United States
24
What is the main goal of an interest group?
To influence the governments decisions by pressuring them
To organize and perform protests
To force the government to advance their agenda by bribery
To break up PACs
25
Federalists wanted to...
Stay under British rule
Have a strong national government
Keep the Articles of Confederation
Have a one house legislature
26
The 19th Amendment, ratified in 1920 said a person’s right to vote did not depend on...
Their race
Their wealth
Their sex/gender
Their age
27
What is lobbying?
Prohibits some forms of lobbying by federal employees
An interest group’s effort to persuade government through personal contact
Limits the activities of federal personnel in their relations with Congress
An interest group’s effort to NOT persuade government through contact
28
Political Socialization is...
The process of forming political attitudes and opinions
The political view of socialism and its place in society
The sum of many peoples' attitudes toward public issues
Forces that influence political opinion
29
Third parties often...
revolve around former presidents
win control of the White House
focus on a particular issue
appeal only to liberal voters
30
When were Native Americans given the right to vote
2003
1923
1924
1969
31
Classical Liberalism (not modern political Liberalism) is
a decree by the pope that forbade priests to give Sacraments
extreme degree of strength
Iroquois house 150-200 ft. built of wooden poles
political thought people should be free from gov't restraint
32
The Necessary and Proper Clause creates theses powers
Inherent
Expressed
Implied
33
What kind of party system does the U.S. have?
A two party system
A multi-party system
A three party system
A one party system
34
What were the two major political parties during the First Party System of the United States?
Democrats vs. National Republicans/Whigs
Federalists vs. Democratic-Republicans
Democrats vs. Republicans
Green Party vs. Libertarian Party
35
Ideology is...
A system of beliefs and ideas
The values of society
The actions of society
Economic or political theory and policy
36
What are the three natural rights that John Locke believed in?
Life, Liberty, Property
Life, Liberty, Happiness
Speech, religion, press
Food, Liberty Wendt, Water
37
A lawful permanent resident (alien) must have a "Green Card".
True
False
38
Civil liberties are...
limitations on other nations
limitations on the government (in the Bill of Rights)
limitations on other citizens (not in the Bill of Rights)
limitations on the majority
39
What is citizenship?
To care for your neighbors
The right to bear arms
When a person moves another country
A legal relationship between a person and a country
40
Which of the following was NOT an impact of the Enlightenment?
People started getting more upset with social inequality
People started questioning the divine right of kings
People demanded the right to make colonies in America
People started questioning the relationship of church/state
41
Why was the 10th Amendment included?
to see if the people were ready to hold the power to elect govt. officials.
to ensure that there was a balance of power within the state governments.
to protect the states from excessive federal power
to protect the federal government from excessive state power
42
What was the Articles Of Confederation
Created by Washington's Farewell Address
Americas second attempt at government
America's first attempt at government
It sparked Shay's Rebellion
43
What is the Coattail Effect?
a tux
when the ballot affects how people vote
when the top candidate attracts voters to other candidates
it's when a coat has a tail
44
The Articles of Confederation was a weak government because
The U.S. Was ruled by a King
Each state held only 1 vote
9 out of 13 states had to agree to make changes to A.O.C.
The states held the majority of the power
45
Why was the Enlightenment era considered to be of importance in the founding of the USA?
Human reason validated popular involvement in government affairs
Increased secularization invalidated a king's ‘Divine Right'
John Locke wrote the Declaration of Independence
A strong, central government was an Enlightenment ideal
46
Which federalism is considered a marble cake?
Cooperative federalism
Dual federalism
47
Bias is…
to be favor of or against a specific person, thing, or group
When the Constitution is amended
Giving the right information without opinion
Giving both sides of the story and being totally fair
48
10th amendment
No Soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house
No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamouscrime
The right of the people to be secure in their persons
The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution
49
Modern liberalism encourages...
decreased taxes for the upper class
government economic and social intervention
government to avoid economic issues.
revolutionary uprising
50
What is a Political Action Committee (PAC)?
A group of people who organize elections.
An organization to raise and spend money on political candidates.
A committee that evaluates politicians on how well they do their jobs.
The part of the media involved in covering political news.
51
Modern Political Liberalism is most closely related to which political party?
Democrats
Republicans
52
What are public opinion polls?
A population count
Tell us how people feel about issues
Describe the law making process
The place where people vote
53
What was one main difference between Federalists and Anti-federalists?
Anti-federalists advocated for the ratification of the Constitution
Anti-federalists stated a strong central government would promote democracy
Federalists stated a strong central government would limit states' rights
Federalists emphasized the weakness of the Articles of Confederation
54
As a strict constructionist, President Thomas Jefferson questioned the constitutional right to...
Purchase the Louisiana Territory (but he did it anyways)
Receive diplomats from foreign nations
Veto legislation passed by Congress
Grant pardons to convicted criminals
55
How did Locke view the state of nature ?
a war of everyone against everyone where life was nasty,poor,brutish,short
condition where everyone had the same opportunities and men were organised
a period were men were not greedy, selfish nor quick to fight
a peaceful condition were men are naturally equal and share natural rights
56
The Great Compromise was..
Between small and large states and representation in Congress.
Coming up with the Bill of Rights.
A compromise between the north and south about slave population
between the federalists and anti-federalists
57
What does the Declaration of Independence say about Britain?
Parliament represents the colonies
Parliament is in control.
America should have its own king
The king abused his power.
58
How did Hobbes view the state of nature ?
a peaceful condition were men are naturally equal and share natural rights
a period were men were not greedy, selfish nor quick to fight
a war of everyone against everyone where life was nasty,poor,brutish,short
condition where everyone had the same opportunities and men were organised
59
How long must you be a lawful permanent resident of the USA to become a citizen?
3 years
5 years
1 year
7 years
60
Where do liberals and conservatives fit in on the political spectrum?
Liberals= Far right Conservatives= Left
Liberals= Right Conservatives=Left
Liberals= Left Conservatives= Right
Liberals= Left Conservatives=Middle
