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- 1. Multiple ChoiceWhich power did the Articles of Confederation deny the national government?levy taxesprint moneydeclare warestablish a postal system
- 2. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following was a weakness of the Articles of Confederation?The national government had no army.The national government had no power to tax.The national government had no system of courts.The national government had no executive branch.
- 3. Multiple ChoiceWhich principle of the Declaration of Independence does this excerpt most directly reflect?
"when the government is dissolved, the people are at liberty to provide for themselves"government should be created by the people and for the peopleall people are equal and should be treated as such by the lawgovernment must implement a system of checks and balancesrepresentation in the legislature should be based on a two-house system - 4. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following Enlightenment principles influenced the US system of government?separation of powerschecks and balancespopular sovereigntyall of the above
- 5. Multiple ChoiceWhich event best explains what the Federalist Papers were intended to support?the regulation of slavery in western territoriesthe ratification of the U.S. Constitutionthe drafting of the Declaration of Independence
- 6. Multiple ChoiceWhich event best explains what the Federalist Papers were intended to support?the regulation of slavery in western territoriesthe ratification of the U.S. Constitutionthe drafting of the Declaration of Independencethe annexation of the Louisiana Territory
- 7. Multiple Choice"The Executive not only dispenses the honors, but holds the sword of the community. The legislature not only commands the purse, but prescribes the rules by which the duties and rights of every citizen are to be regulated. The judiciary, on the contrary, has no influence over either the sword or the purse"
What principle is this?federalismrepublicanismlimited governmentseparation of powers - 8. Multiple ChoiceAccording to the Declaration of Independence, which of the following is an unalienable right?rule by democracyexpression of ideaspursuit of happinessfreedom to worship
- 9. Multiple ChoiceOne of the decisions reached at the Constitutional Convention in 1787 was that representation and voting in the House of Representatives would be based on population. Which statement best explains a reason for this decision?guaranteed the southern states a larger representation than the northern states.addressed the concerns of larger states about equal representation in the Senate.satisfied supporters of universal suffrage because everyone would be represented.ensured that the legislative branch would be more powerful than the other branches.
- 10. Multiple ChoiceThe 26th Amendment guarantees the right to vote for all citizens over the age of 18.The amendment was adopted because three-fourths of the states ratified it.The amendment only needs to be observed in the forty-two states that ratified it.The states that didn’t ratify the amendment became states only after the amendment passed.The eight states that didn’t ratify the amendment already had laws giving citizens under 18 the right to vote.
- 11. Multiple ChoiceWhat legal doctrine did the Marbury v. Madison decision establish?Judicial ReviewDue ProcessEminent DomainPopular Sovereignty
- 12. Multiple ChoiceBased on the U.S. Constitution, which action is a reserved power?establishing immigration policy and the naturalization processprinting currency and regulating the circulation of moneydeploying military troops during times of warestablishing requirements for acquiring a driver’s license
- 13. Multiple ChoiceWhich role was the President fulfilling when he signed NAFTA?chief legislator because he wrote the billchief of party because the Republicans supported the treatychief of state because he supported national valueschief diplomat because the treaty addressed U.S. foreign policy
- 14. Multiple ChoiceSchenck v. US
Korematsu v. US
The above Supreme Court cases all dealt with which of the following issues?The 1st Amendment was created to protect political speech.A speech discussing unpopular topics could be restricted.The government could limit certain freedoms during times of war.The 14th Amendment was created to protect federal power. - 15. Multiple ChoiceWhich statement best describes the effect of the 14th Amendment?Technical barriers to voter registration were eliminated.New practices of representative apportionment were created.Civil liberties were applied at the local level.New criteria for citizenship were applied nationwide.
- 16. Multiple ChoiceA senator can delay a bill from reaching the next step in the process by...initiating a filibuster.using veto power to overturn the bill.referring the bill to the judicial branch.impeaching the president.
- 17. Multiple ChoiceWhich phrase best explains the role of a conference committee in the lawmaking process?proposing a billdrafting a billrevising a billvetoing a bill
- 18. Multiple ChoiceThe statement, “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion or prohibiting the free exercise thereof,” is found in which document?Emancipation ProclamationDeclaration of IndependenceU.S. Bill of RightsCompromise of 1850
- 19. Multiple Choice" The city of New London used its power of eminent domain to seize private property for development. The property owners sued, stating their constitutional rights had been violated. The Supreme Court ruled in favor of the city."
Which aspect of the U.S. Constitution did the city use to justify its action?the limitations of Congress listed in Article Ithe rights provided by the 1st Amendmentthe creation of a legal system found in Article IIIthe provisions of the 5th Amendment - 20. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the main goal of political parties?to fund national opinion pollsto determine voter qualificationsto advance the goals of their constituenciesto foster cooperation between opposing parties
- 21. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following amendments expanded suffrage?15th19th17thall of the above
- 22. Multiple ChoiceWhich scenario represents an opportunity for citizens to participate in political party activities?voting in a presidential electionbecoming a delegate to a national conventionparticipating in a charitable organizationdonating money to an interest group
- 23. Multiple Choice• Serve on a jury
• Vote in elections
• Obey all laws
These actions are all examples of
democratic legislation.unalienable rights.political obligations.civic responsibilities. - 24. Multiple ChoiceWhich goal were these amendments meant to reinforce?
13th
14th
15thequality of social classesexpansion of states’ rightspromotion of public educationexpansion of democracy - 25. Multiple ChoiceWhich statement best describes the effect of a third party candidate on the 1992 presidential election?
He played a minor role in the presidential decision.His candidacy drew votes away from the incumbent.His candidacy altered the campaign strategies in Democratic states.He influenced the nomination process at the Republican convention. - 26. Multiple ChoiceThe main reason states such as California, Florida, and New York have significant influence on presidential elections is because they have
distinct cultures.large populations.early party primaries.ideal locations for campaigning. - 27. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following can the US use as part of its foreign policy strategies?cultural exchangeeconomic sanctionsmilitary interventionall of the above
- 28. Multiple ChoiceWhy would the U.S. government seek to limit the development of business monopolies?to guarantee low pricesto encourage competitionto increase production levelsto improve hiring practices
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