federalism
which document authered by james madison warns aganist the mischeifs of faction
fed 10, madison argued that large rpublic is best way to control the factions
Which branch makes laws?
A. Executive
B. Legislative
C. Judicial
D. State
Answer: B
Explanation: Congress makes laws.
Which amendment protects free speech?
A. 1st
B. 2nd
C. 4th
D. 10th
Answer: A
Explanation: First Amendment includes speech.
Political socialization is:
A. Voting in elections
B. Formation of political beliefs
C. Running campaigns
D. Passing laws
Answer: B
Explanation: Influenced by family, media, education.
Scenario: Congress passes a law, and the president signs it.
What is this an example of?
A: Lawmaking through the legislative process.
Explanation: Standard law creation under separation of powers.
which principle of amerian goverment establishes concurrent state and national goverments?
federlism, divison of sharing of power between the natioal goverment and states
What does the president do when vetoing a bill?
A. Approves it
B. Rejects it
C. Courts review it
D. States decide it
Answer: B
Explanation: Veto = rejection of legislation.
What was the outcome of Brown v. Board of Education?
A. Segregation allowed
B. Segregation unconstitutional in schools
C. States decide segregation
D. Schools exempt from law
Answer: B
Explanation: Violated Equal Protection Clause.
Federalist No. 10 argues that:
A. Factions should be eliminated
B. Factions are controlled in a large republic
C. States should dominate
D. Courts control factions
Answer: B
Explanation: Large republic reduces faction influence.
Scenario: The Supreme Court strikes down a law passed by Congress.
What principle is being used?
A: Judicial review.
Explanation: Courts can declare laws unconstitutional.
Which foundational document established the first government of the United States, but was later replaced due to its weak central authority?'
A) The Declaration of Independence
B) The Constitution
C) The Articles of Confederation
D) The Bill of Rights
Answer C
The power of courts to declare laws unconstitutional is:
A. Judicial activism
B. Judicial review
C. Executive privilege
D. Legislative oversight
Answer: B
Explanation: Established in Marbury v. Madison.
Selective incorporation applies rights to:
A. Congress
B. States
C. Courts only
D. Presidents
Answer: B
Explanation: Through the 14th Amendment.
Most Americans politically are:
A. Extreme
B. Moderate
C. Radical
D. Uninformed
Answer: B
Explanation: Most are center-leaning.
Scenario: A Republican House and Democratic Senate struggle to pass bills.
What is this called?
A: Divided government leading to gridlock.
Explanation: Different parties control branches.
What is the primary role of the judicial branch in the United States government?
A) To make laws
B) To enforce laws
C) To interpret laws
D) To veto laws
Answer C
Congress overriding a veto shows:
A. Judicial activism
B. Checks and balances
C. Federalism
D. Executive dominance
Answer: B
Explanation: Branches limit each other.
Selective incorporation applies rights to:
A. Federal government only
B. States through the 14th Amendment
C. Presidents
D. Congress only
Answer: B
Explanation: Bill of Rights applies to states.
Campaigns target young voters online because:
A. They vote most
B. They use digital media heavily
C. They control elections
D. They fund campaign
Answer: B
Explanation: Media habits shape strategy.
Scenario: The president issues an executive order after Congress refuses to act on immigration reform.
What does this show?
A: Expansion of executive power.
Explanation: Presidents act when Congress is gridlocked.
3. Which amendment to the Constitution protects the freedom of speech, press, religion, assembly, and petition?
A) First Amendment
B) Second Amendment
C) Fourth Amendment
D) Tenth Amendment
Answer A
The president issues an executive order expanding immigration enforcement. Congress opposes it but cannot pass legislation to stop it. This situation shows:
A. Legislative supremacy
B. Executive power expansion in gridlock
C. Judicial enforcement
D. State sovereignty
Answer: B
Explanation: Executive action increases when Congress is divided or gridlocked.
Schools can limit student speech when it:
A. Is political
B. Is unpopular
C. Disrupts learning
D. Criticizes administration
Answer: C
Explanation: Tinker standard allows restriction of disruptive speech.
Congress is unable to pass major legislation due to party conflict, so policy shifts to executive agencies. This demonstrates:
A. Judicial activism
B. Bureaucratic expansion during gridlock
C. Federalism
D. Direct democracy
Answer: B
Explanation: Agencies gain influence when Congress is gridlocked.
Scenario: Congress cannot agree on healthcare reform, so federal agencies expand enforcement of existing health regulations instead.
What is happening?
A: Bureaucratic policymaking increases due to legislative gridlock.
Explanation: Agencies gain influence when Congress is ineffective.