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- 1. Multiple Choice
Why did England use an economic system of mercantilism?
to establish colonies in Africa
to promote economic growth in America
to increase the country's wealth
to spread capitalism globally
- 2. Multiple Choice
American democracy is all of the following EXCEPT which one?
republican
representative
indirect
direct
- 3. Multiple Choice
Montesquieu is credited with what fundamental Constitutional principle?
separation of powers/checks and balances
popular sovereignty
republican democracy
natural rights
- 4. Multiple Choice
Locke is given credit for which fundamental Constitutional principle?
separation of powers/check and balances
popular sovereignty
natural rights
republican democracy
- 5. Multiple Choice
A commission is charged with making rules and regulations to protect the public. What branch?
legislative
executive
judicial
- 6. Multiple Choice
A committee makes changes to bills or kills them. What branch?
legislative
executive
judicial
- 7. Multiple Choice
Courts interpret laws passed by elected branches to ensure compliance with the Constitution? What branch?
legislative
executive
judicial
- 8. Multiple Choice
Why was President Nixon required to turn over tape recordings of conversations in the White House?
executive privilege
rule of law
separation of powers
freedom of speech
- 9. Multiple Choice
What fundamental principle means the President has a boss?
separation of powers
checks and balances
federalism
popular sovereignty
- 10. Multiple Choice
What fundamental principle means Congress makes laws, President enforces them, and the Judicial branch interprets them?
separation of powers
checks and balances
federalism
popular sovereignty
- 11. Multiple Choice
What fundamental principle is at work when the President vetos a bill passed by Congress?
separation of powers
checks and balances
federalism
popular sovereignty
- 12. Multiple Choice
What fundamental principle is shown in law enforcement, with all levels of government participating, national, state, and local?
separation of powers
checks and balances
federalism
popular sovereignty
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