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Natural rights/origins
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Rights
Separation of Powers
Checks and Balances
100
To say that the rights to life, liberty, and property are inalienable means that they a. cannot be given up or taken away. b. belong only to citizens. c. are subject to government approval. d. are protected by the Constitution.
cannot be given up or taken away
100
Which of the following best describes a constitution? a. a list of obligations of citizens. b. a priority for achieving particular policies. c. a plan that sets forth the structure and power of government. d . a compilation of statutes that have been in effect at least fifty years.
a plan that sets forth the structure and power of government.
100
The Fourth Amendment protects an individual's privacy form government intrusion in which of the following ways? a. It requires a general warrant to be issued before search or seizure. b. It requires absolute proof of a crime committed before issuing a warrant for arrest. c. It prohibits general warrants because they allow indiscriminate searches. d. It prohibits general warrants because they limit government power.
It requires a general warrant to be issued before search or seizure.
100
Which branch has the power to make laws and to frame public policy?
Legislative
100
Why did the Founders believe that the separation of powers was important? a. make the government more efficient. b. allow more people to hold office. c. prevent the misuse of power. d. provide for legislative supremacy.
to prevent the misuse of power
200
According to the natural rights philosophy, the main purpose of government is to a. create a democracy. b. protect individual rights. c. create a system of separation of powers. d. promote the rights of the ruling class.
Protect individual rights
200
The Declaration of Independence asserted that a. a "utopian world" would emerge from the American revolution. b. the colonies were now free and independent states. c. parliament had oppresses the colonies through the Townsend Acts. d. American independence respected "the opinions of mankind".
the colonies were now free and independent states.
200
Which of the following situations might violate a First Amendment right? a. Police search a high school student's locker for drugs. b. A state legislature passes a law prohibiting the possession of forearms. c .Prisoners are not allowed to consult their attorneys. d .A city council refuses to grant a controversial group's permit to march.
A city council refuses to grant a controversial group's permit to march.
200
Which branch has the power to execute, enforce and administer the law?
Executive
200
The right of the Senate to ratify or reject a treaty made by the president is an example of what?
Checks and balances!!!
300
The Founders adopted the Electoral College method of choosing the president because a. they wanted to assure a wise choice of president and did not trust the uneducated farmers. b. they were afraid women would vote. c. the colonies had used that system. d. it was used successfully in the French system.
they wanted to assure a wise choice of president and did not trust the uneducated farmers.
300
According to the supremacy clause of the US Constitution, "supreme law of the land", refers to a. acts of the president. b. decisions of the Supreme Court. c. the Constitution, laws enacted by Congress, and treaties. d. laws passed by state legislatures.
the Constitution, laws enacted by Congress, and treaties.
300
A fundamental difference between citizens and resident aliens is that only citizens may do what? a. enjoy the protections of the Bill of Rights and the Fourteenth Amendment. b. engage in social and political actions c. serve on juries d. buy and sell real estate.
serve on juries
300
Which branch has the power to interpret law and settle disputes?
Judicial
300
What is it called when a President rejects an act of Congress?
veto
400
In the debate over representation in Congress, the Virginia Plan advocated a. equal representation of the states. b. proportional representation. c. bipartisan representation. d. limited representation.
proportional representation.
400
"The right of the people peaceably to assemble" means that government may a. forbid assemblies based on their content, subject or theme b. prohibit the use of public property for assemblies or demonstrations c. apply restrictions to some groups but not to others d. make reasonable "time, place, and manner" restrictions
"Time, place, and manner"
400
a. How many Senators are there? b. How long do they serve for?
a. 100 b. 6 years
400
Which amendment makes it a law that a President can serve only two terms?
22nd
500
Why was the Tenth Amendment included in the Bill of Rights? a. over the objection of anti-federalists. b. to protect rights that were not specifically listed. c. so that the states could not violate individual rights. d. in an effort to reserve powers not specifically stated in the Constitution, to the states or to the people.
To reserve powers not specifically stated in the Constitution, to the staes or to the people.
500
a. How many representatives are in the House of Representatives? b. How long do they serve for?
a. 435 b.2 years
500
How does Congress represent both the people and the states ? a. gerrymandering electoral districts. b. proportional representation in the House and equal state representation in the Senate. c. requiring consensus on all bills approved by the House and Senate. d. having the power to override presidential votes.
Senate= equal representation, 2 per state House of Representaitves = proportional representation, depends on population