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- 1. Multiple ChoiceWhich view of presidential power led to the Twenty-Second Amendment?The office of the president had too much power in the nineteenth centuryOriginal checks and balances in the Constitution sufficiently limit the president's powerCongress should have more power to check the president's powerTerm limits are needed to keep any one president from growing too powerful
- 2. Multiple ChoiceSince the 1960s, which political party in the United States most closely represents the views of conservative voters?Democratic PartyRepublican PartySocialist PartyGreen Party
- 3. Multiple ChoiceWhich of these is an example of popular sovereignty?Federal courts overrule laws passed by CongressSome states decided to prohibit slavery by a vote of residentsPolitical parties choose presidential candidates at national conventionsFormer colonial governments declared independence from British control
- 4. Multiple ChoiceWhich interest group would most likely oppose eliminating the social security system?National Rifle AssociationAmerican Federation of LaborMothers Against Drunk DrivingAmerican Association of Retired Persons
- 5. Multiple ChoiceWhich of these situations illustrates citizens responsibly practicing the freedoms of a democratic society?Melissa loudly argues with the grocery store manager about high food pricesLindsay falsely accuses Jim of reckless driving in the local newspaperBilly celebrates homecoming by honking his horn in a residential neighborhood at midnightMiko and some friends picket the local shoe factor because of recent layoffs
- 6. Multiple ChoiceIn a presidential form of government, the head of the executive branch is...elected independently from the legislative branch and serves a fixed termselected from the legislative branch and serves an indefinite termelected to become the ruling member of the legislature and serves a fixed termselected by the legislature to rule independently and serves an indefinite term
- 7. Multiple Choice*Under the Articles of Confederation, taxes were applied by Congress and collected by the states.
*Under the Constitution, taxes are both applied and collected by Congress.
Which of these best describes the change in government reflected in the chart?reducing duties of the executive branchreducing duties of the legislative branchexpanding political power of state governmentsexpanding political power of the national government - 8. Multiple ChoiceWhich executive action best demonstrates a check on legislative branch power?The Senate rejects a Supreme Court nomineeThe Supreme Court overturns a presidential pardonThe president vetoes a bill passed by CongressThe Speaker of the House consults with the Vice President
- 9. Multiple Choice"The most powerful, and perhaps the only, means of interesting men in the welfare of their country which we still possess is to make them partakers in the government." - Alexis de Tocqueville
Which statement best reflects Tocqueville's point of view?Becoming involved in society will make businesses prosperTaking an active role in society will help promote contributions to a nationEncouraging people to become involved in communities will improve schoolsParticipating in the creation of legislation is particularly important for young citizens - 10. Multiple ChoiceWhat happens when a state law conflicts with a federal law?The federal government can penalize the stateThe federal government must change its lawThe state government can enforce its own lawThe state must yield to the federal government
- 11. Multiple Choice"It is equally evident, that the members of each department should be as little dependent as possible on those of the others...Were the executive magistrate, or the judges, not independent of the legislature in this particular, their independence in every other would be merely nominal." - Federalist No. 51
Which constitutional principle is described in the quotation?federalismdue processjudicial reviewseparation of powers - 12. Multiple ChoiceIn order for a bill to become a law, what happens after both houses of Congress pass it?The president signs itThe Supreme Court reviews itThe president vetoes itThe Supreme Court interprets it
- 13. Multiple Choice"No freeman shall be taken, or imprisoned,...or in any way harmed...save by the lawful judgement of his peers, or by the law of the land...To none will we sell, to none deny or delay, right or justice." - Magna Carta, 1215
According to the statement above, which constitutional guarantee is most related to the Magna Carta?right to bear armsrights of the accusedrights of former slavesrights of the convicted - 14. Multiple ChoiceWhich activity of an interest group for teachers would have the most significant political impact?providing legal advice for members who feel their rights have been violatedensuring that continuing education is provided for experience educatorsproviding instructors with lesson plans that align with curriculumlobbying elected officials to enact new education laws
- 15. Multiple ChoiceChris challenged the law in his home state that allowed the chief of police to identify him as "a dangerous drive" based on observation. This classification denied him the right to renew his driver's license. Chris successfully argued that he was entitled to a hearing before the state could post his name on the dangerous drives list.
Which constitutional principle does this scenario represent?judicial reviewdue process of lawpopular sovereigntychecks and balances - 16. Multiple ChoiceThe most important role of the Electoral College is to...nominate candidates to local offices and Congressvote for president and vice presidentsettle national elections in case of a tieeducate voters prior to an election
- 17. Multiple Choice"Government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth." - President Abraham Lincoln, 1863
Which is the best conclusion about President Lincoln's quotation?He believed all men are created equalHe intended to be reelectedHe supported a republicHe was against slavery - 18. Multiple ChoiceWhich headline best illustrates an example of checks and balances?"President to Seek Second Term""House Passes Tax Legislation""Senate Confirms New Chief Justice""Supreme Court Rejects Case"
- 19. Multiple ChoiceSome people believe that the Supreme Court has too much power because justices...accumulate great sums of campaign contributionscan ignore the outcome of confirmation hearingsissue decisions in cases brought to themserve until they die or choose to retire
- 20. Multiple ChoiceWhich of these received increased authority under the reserved powers clause of the Constitution?statesCongressbusinessesSupreme Court
- 21. Multiple ChoiceMr. Leonard was not required to testify at his own trial for armed robbery.
This is known as...right to legal counselright against false testimonyright to legal privacyright against self-incrimination - 22. Multiple ChoiceWhich of these circumstances illustrates a danger of majority rule?A law is ruled unconstitutional by a judgeA law is used to oppress a group of peopleA petition is signed by many peopleA prisoner is wrongly let out of prison
- 23. Multiple ChoiceEnlightenment-era political philosophers such as Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau, and Montesquieu...rejected governmental policies that allowed the expansion of property rightsadhered to traditional social customs in the creation of governmental officesemphasized governmental structures based on reason and social progresspursued strict obedience to religious scripture in governmental affairs
- 24. Multiple ChoiceWhich statement best describes the function of interest groups?They nominate candidates to run for elected officeThey attempt to override presidential actions by protestingThey advocate for citizens who have similar ideas about issuesThey organize public education forums to raise money for a cause
- 25. Multiple Choice1980: Candy Lightner establishes Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) to advocate for strong drunk driving laws
1988: Minimum drinking age set at 21 in all 50 states
1992: Alcohol-related driving deaths drop 26% since 1984
What is the best title for the information above?The Critical Need for Federal Speed Limit ReformThe Growing Problem of Drunk Driving in the United StatesWhy Alcohol Advertising Needs to Be BannedHow an Individual Citizen Helped Improve Community Safety - 26. Multiple ChoiceMexico has a governmental system in which the power is divided between the national government and each state.
Based on the information above, what type of government system does Mexico have?capitalismcommunismfederalistotalitariansim - 27. Multiple ChoiceWhich part of the Connecticut (or Great) Compromise benefits states with smaller populations?Each state has two representatives in the SenateThe Senate ratifies all treaties with foreign nationsAll bills for spending money must originate in the House of RepresentativesA state's population determines how many members it has in the House of Representatives
- 28. Multiple ChoiceThe expansion of suffrage in the United States best illustrates society's changing views of...civil rightslimited governmentpopular sovereigntydue process of law
- 29. Multiple ChoiceWhich feature of ancient Rome made it a republic?absence of a king or emperorrule by elected representativesright to speak in civic gatheringsequality for all adult male citizens
- 30. Multiple ChoiceWhich person is a member of the legislative branch?presidentSpeaker of the Housesecretary of educationambassador to the United Nations
- 31. Multiple ChoiceCongress is prohibited from establishing an official religion by theFirst AmendmentSecond AmendmentFourth AmendmentFifth Amendment
- 32. Multiple ChoiceWhich issue is exclusively the responsibility of federal law?driver's licensesgun controlteaching certificationscounterfeit money
- 33. Multiple ChoiceThe Articles of Confederation represented the ...rejection of weaknesses in the Bill of Rightsfirst attempt at self-government in the United Statesacceptance of British rule in the coloniesearly effort to improve United States ties with other nations
- 34. Multiple ChoiceWhich is a result of having political system dominated by two political parties?It is easier to obtain a majority of votesThere is less confusion in the primariesThere are fewer legal challenges to electionsIt increases voter turnout
- 35. Multiple ChoiceWhich example best demonstrates a change in government involvement in the economy?Involvement in the United NationsCreation of the Social Security AdministrationDeployment of military troops to IraqImplementation of the Voting Rights Act
- 36. Multiple ChoiceMason thinks he has a great idea for a law. What is the BEST action for Mason to take to get the law passed?Post his opinions on a websiteTalk with his best friend about his ideaWrite a letter to the editor of the local paperContact his representative in Congress about his idea
- 37. Multiple Choice2000 Presidential Election (Percentage of Eligible Voters Who Cast a Ballot)
18-24 years old: 29%
All Voters: 55%
Which of these can best be concluded from the information above?Many Americans did not know their political rightsMany college students volunteered in their communitiesMany young people neglected their civic responsibilitiesMany American citizens actively participated in civic life - 38. Multiple ChoiceWhich best explains why groups may hold meetings to discuss unpopular ideas in the United States?State laws allow their actionsExecutive orders allow their actionsConstitutional rights protect their actionsMunicipal ordinances permit their actions
- 39. Multiple ChoiceAccording to the following information, which state has the largest delegation in the House of Representatives?
State Populations
Texas: 23,507,783
Florida: 18,089,880
Michigan: 10,095,643
Missouri: 5,842,713MissouriTexasFloridaMichigan - 40. Multiple ChoiceWhich of these is the main function of the legislative branch?To make lawsTo enforce lawsTo define lawsTo interpret laws
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