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Government 101
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The primary job of the legislative branch is to a. resolve disputes b. enforce and carry out laws c. make laws needed for the country d. obey laws
c. make laws needed for the country
100
The President is elected to serve a term of _____ years.
4
100
Why is the Constitution called a "living document?" a. it has not changed b. it is constantly being rewritten c. it is the best d. it can be amended
d. it can be amended
100
Which of the following is NOT a basic concept of democracy? a. equality of persons before the law b. rights of minorities are not respected c. individual freedom d. necessity of compromise
b. rights of minorities are not respected
100
Which of the following best describes the concept of limited government? a. Powers are divided among three branches of government b. All political power belongs to the people c. Government must operate within certain bounds set by the people d. The people must behave according to rules
a. Powers are divided among three branches of government
200
The elastic clause gives Congress the power to a. amend the Constitution b. declare actions non-presidential c. veto laws d. pass laws to carry out its other powers
d. pass laws to carry out its other powers
200
What is the name of the plane that carries the President?
Air Force One?
200
Which landmark SCOTUS case ruled that segregation by race in public places was unconstitutional? a. Mirand v. Arizona b. Plessy v. Ferguson c. Brown v. Board d. Marbury v. Madison
b. Plessy v. Ferguson
200
The Federalist Papers were written to a. win support for the Constitution b. expose the lack of liberties in the Constitution c. condemn the Constitution d. win support for the Articles of Confederation
a. win support for the Constitution
200
The governor serves a term of ____________years a. 2 b. 4 c. 6 d. 8
b. 4
300
The result of having a political system dominated by two political parties? a. it is easier to get a majority of votes b. less confusion in primaries c. fewer legal challenges d. it increases voter turnout
a. it is easier to get a majority of votes
300
The most important task of the executive branch is to. a. resolve disputed b. enforce and carry out federal laws c. decide laws according to the Constitution d. change laws
b. enforce and carry out federal laws
300
McCulloch v. Maryland upheld the concept of _____ powers a. implied b. concurrent c. reserved d. expressed
a. implied
300
The principles of checks and balances means that a. government must have a balanced budget b. each branch is subject to a number restraints c. The Supreme Court is the supreme power of our government d. the government is not subject to law
b. each branch is subject to a number restraints
300
If the legislature passes a bill that the governor does not approve, he may________ the bill. a. amend b. sign c. veto d. ratify
c. veto
400
Which party is represented by a donkey?
Democrat
400
Who is the Commander in Chief?
Who is Obama?
400
The process by which organized interests attempt to affect the decisions and actions of public officials is called a. grass-root pressure b. propaganda c. lobbying d. gerrymandering
c. lobbying
400
A responsible citizen supporting the Constitution may... a. find a new job b. serve on a jury c. buy property d. watch a movie
b. serve on a jury
400
Which provision was included in the U.S. Constitution to allow it to adapt to changing times? a. separation of powers b. an electoral college c. a federal system d. an amendment process
d. an amendment process
500
Name one Senator that currently represents Missouri
Blunt McCaskill
500
What President was in office during the attack on the World Trade Center?
George W. Bush
500
The SCOTUS's power to declare a law unconstitutional is known as a. judicial review b. veto power c. federalism d. the amendment process
a. judicial review
500
The Preamble lists the a. powers of Congress b. government limits c. goals of the government d. rights of the people
c. make laws needed for the country
500
The Preamble's first three words tell us that the authority of the Constitution comes from a. Convention b. members of Congress c. state legislatures d. ordinary Americans
d. ordinary Americans