Government
Compromise
Roles in Government
Checks & Balances
Philosophy
100
Who has the power to declare war?
The Federal Government
100
This plan or compromise suggested that both chambers of Congress should have proportional representation, i.e., larger states have more representation.
Virginia Plan
100
What is the role of the Legislative Branch?
To enact the laws of the country.
100
This principle of the Constitution emphasizes the division of power among a central government and several regional governments.
Federalism
100
Who wrote the Leviathan?
Thomas Hobbes
200
Which of the following is true based on information on the map?
The number of people living in poverty is lower in Maine (ME) than in New Jersey (NJ).
Northern states tend to have higher poverty rates than Southern states.
The poverty rate in the United States has increased since the last census was taken.
The poverty rate in the United States varies by state and region.
The poverty rate in the United States varies by state and region.
200
Which of the following features of the United States Constitution would most concern the author of Brutus 1?
The Bill of Rights, which protects individual liberties and states’ rights
The reservation of any power not given to the federal government to the states
The two-year term for members of the House of Representatives
The supremacy clause, which gives the federal government supremacy over states
The supremacy clause, which gives the federal government supremacy over states
200
What is the role of the Judicial Branch?
To interpret the U.S. Constitution
200
“We hold these truths to be self-evident: that all men and women are created equal; that they are endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable rights; that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness; that to secure these rights governments are instituted, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed.
The language in the paragraph of the selection most closely parallels that of which of the following documents?
The Preamble to the United States Constitution
The Declaration of Independence
The Federalist 10
Brutus 1
The Declaration of Independence
200
Which enlightenment philosopher is famous for the Social Contract Theory (book)?
Jean-Jacques Rousseau
300
Which of the following was a direct outcome of the Three-Fifths Compromise?
The number of senators increased in slaveholding states.
Slavery quickly declined, especially in larger cities in the South.
Slaveholding states were able to count slaves to determine their number of senators.
The number of representatives in the House of Representatives from slaveholding states increased.
The number of representatives in the House of Representatives from slaveholding states increased.
300
Which of the following best summarizes the decision of the Supreme Court in the case of U.S. v. Lopez (1995) ?
The necessary and proper clause permits Congress to pass laws regulating firearms within a school zone pursuant to its interest in maintaining law and order.
The Second Amendment is incorporated to the states, which means that state and local laws prohibiting the possession of a gun within the boundaries of a school zone are unconstitutional.
The Second Amendment does not protect the right to keep and bear a firearm unless it can be shown that there is a direct relationship to the preservation of a well-regulated militia.
Congress does not have the authority under the commerce clause to pass a law forbidding possession of a firearm in a school zone.
Congress does not have the authority under the commerce clause to pass a law forbidding possession of a firearm in a school zone.
300
Powers that belong to the National Government that are not expressed or implied. (example: immigration, national security issue, etc.):
Inherent Powers
300
Arizona enacted an immigration law in 2010, claiming the legislation complemented existing federal law. The Obama administration disagreed, claiming the state law conflicted with national law. Which clause of the Constitution did the Supreme Court most likely use to strike down a section of the state law?
Commerce clause
Necessary and proper clause
Full faith and credit clause
Supremacy clause
Supremacy clause
300
Which philosopher argued that it was that the main purpose of government is to maintain law and order, political liberty, and the property of the individual.
Montesquieu
400
Which of the following is commonly identified as a failure of the Articles of Confederation?
The national government lacked an effective power to raise revenue.
The executive branch was granted too much power over the legislature.
The federal government had too much control over interstate commerce.
The judicial branch was elected and did not consistently adhere to rule of law.
The national government lacked an effective power to raise revenue.
400
Which of the following is a model of democracy that emphasizes the role of interest groups in advocating for public policy?
Participatory democracy
Elitist democracy
Majoritarian democracy
Pluralist democracy
Pluralist democracy
400
Who has the power to collect taxes?
What is Fed and State
400
Which of the following is a check the Judicial Branch has on the Legislative Branch?
Declaring acts of Congress unconstitutional
Impeach and remove judges
Override vetoes
Propose laws
Declaring acts of Congress unconstitutional
400
According to John Locke, where do basic rights derive from?
Nature
500
Powers that belong to the National Government that are not expressed or implied. (example: immigration, national security issue, etc.):
Inherent Powers
500
The Constitution was ratified in what year?
1788
500
Which of the following is NOT a check the Executive Branch has on the Legislative Branch?
Propose laws
Veto laws
Call special sessions in Congress
Nominate federal judges
Nominate federal judges
500
Which of the following constitutional provisions most reflects federalism?
Equality Clause
Emoluments Clause
Article III
10th Amendment
10th Amendment
500
Which of the following best describes popular sovereignty?
Principle of government that states power is limited in authority
Principle of government that sources power to the people
Principle of government that states the majority of the population will be right
Principle of government where power is divided into three branches
Principle of government that sources power to the people