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- 1. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following constitutional principles most directly addresses the relationship between the national and state governments?The Bill of RightsSeparation of PowersChecks and BalancesFederalism
- 2. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is a fundamental element of the United States Constitution?Recognition of the centrality of political parties in governemntDivision of government authority across political institutionsAn executive branch that is more powerful than the legislatureDirect election of members of the executive brach
- 3. Multiple ChoiceThe Americans with Disabilities Act, which provides protections for the disabled, is an exampleofstate supremacyhorizontal federalismdual federalisma federal mandate
- 4. Multiple ChoiceThe Americans with Disabilities Act, which provides protections for the disabled, is an exampleofstate supremacyhorizontal federalismdual federalisma federal mandate
- 5. Multiple ChoiceGiving state governments greater discretion in deciding how to achieve the specific goals of welfare reform is an example ofdevolutionan unfunded mandateimplied powersdual federalism
- 6. Multiple ChoiceThe Articles of Confederation implemented the principle ofa strong national governmentstate sovereigntyuniversal suffragean independent judiciary
- 7. Multiple ChoiceMany scholars argue that categorical grants-in-aid do which of the following?Giver states far too much power over national moniesBroaden state power beyond that outlined in the ConstitutionWeaken the power of state governors and legislatorsStrengthen the impact of the 10th Amendment
- 8. Multiple ChoiceIn the United States political system, the term Federalism refers tolimits on the powers of the state governmentslimits on the powers of the national governmentthe division of powers between the levels of governmentthe legal authority of the courts to hear cases
- 9. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is an example of checks and balances, as established by the Constitution?A requirement that states lower their legal drinking age to eighteen as a condition of receiving funds through federal highway grant programsMedia criticism of public officials during an election campaign periodThe requirement that presidential appointments to the Supreme Court be approved by the SenateThe election of the President by the electoral college rather than by direct election
- 10. Multiple ChoiceIn a federal system of government, political power is primarilyvested in local governmentsvested in the regional governmentsdivided between the central government and regional governmentsdivided between regional governments and local governments
- 11. Multiple ChoiceThe framers of the Constitution all believed that one of the primary functions of government iseducating citizensprotecting individual property rightsprotecting new immigrants from persecutionexpanding the borders of the nation
- 12. Multiple ChoiceIn the Federalist papers, James Madison expressed the view that political factionsare undesirable but inevitable in a free nationshould play a minor role in any free nationare central to the creation of a free nationare necessary to control the masses in a free nation
- 13. Multiple ChoiceAll of the following are consequences of the federal system in the United States EXCEPTinequality in government services across subnational entitiesopportunities for experimentation in government programsa strict division of power among levels of governmentdecentralization of political conflict
- 14. Multiple ChoiceIn contrast to revenue sharing, categorical grants-in-aid provide state and local governments withsubstantial discretion in deciding how to use the grants to solve their problemsaid that reflects tax base and populationfunds sufficient to support a high level of local servicefunds to administer programs clearly specified by the federal governemnt
- 15. Multiple ChoiceAs originally ratified, the United States Constitution included provisions designed tolimit the importation of foreign manufactured goodsincrease the economic powers of the central governmentincrease the economic importance of the agrarian sector relative to that of the manufacturing sectorguarantee the states a greater role in economic policy-making
- 16. Multiple ChoiceJohn Locke's Second Treatise of Civil Government advocatesa divine monarchyrights for the majoritynatural rightsdemocratic rule
- 17. Multiple ChoiceWhen the Articles of Confederation were adopted, the nation's major concern was dominated byslaveryreligious freedomeconomic issuespolitical dominance by the central governemnt
- 18. Multiple ChoiceThe Federalists believed that a nation dominated by factions would lead toa tyranny of the majoritya protection of minority rightsa recognition that factions would be in the best interests of the countryanother revolution
- 19. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is NOT a problem with the Articles of ConfederationThere was no strong federal army to prevent revolutionsthe Articles were almost impossible to amendEach state was taxing trade with other states.The Articles did not adequately protect the freedom of the states.
- 20. Multiple ChoiceThe Virginia Plan would have created alegislature dominated by the small stateslegislature dominated by the big stateslegislature controlled by the slave stateslegislature that balanced control between the large and small state
- 21. Multiple ChoiceThe original purpose of the Constitutional Convention was towrite a new constitutionreview the problems of the state governmentsrevise the Articles of Confederationdiscuss foreign relations
- 22. Multiple ChoiceWhat is money granted by the federal government to states for a broad purpose rather than a narrow purpose?Categorial GrantMandateBlock GrantWomandate
- 23. Multiple ChoiceMoney granted by the federal government to states for a narrow purpose rather than a broad purpose is...Categorial GrantBlock GrantEnumerated PowersMicah
- 24. Multiple ChoiceGives Congress the power to regulate commerce among the states, with foreign nations, and among Indian tribesEnumerated PowersImplied PowersCommerce ClauseIndustrial Clause
- 25. Multiple ChoiceStates that Congress can exercise those powers that are "necessary and proper" for carrying out the enumerated powersNecessary and Proper ClauseElastic ClauseEnumerated PowersRubber Band Clause
- 26. Multiple ChoiceThose that are specifically granted to Congress in Article 1, Section 8 of the ConstitutionInherent PowersEnumerated PowersImplied PowersPloog Powers
- 27. Multiple ChoiceConstitutional sharing of power between a central gov and state govFederalismLimited GovernmentDual FederalismSingle Federalism
- 28. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following documents represents the first adopted Constitution for the United States?Bill of RightsArticles of ConfederationVirginia PlanU.S. Constitution
- 29. Multiple ChoiceUnder the Articles of Confederation, the only branch of government was the:Confederation CongressConfederation PresidentConfederation Supreme Court
- 30. Multiple ChoiceIn the Confederation Congress, when laws were voted on , each state got how many votes?one state: one votevotes were based on state population2 for the Northern states and 1 for the Southern states y'all
- 31. Multiple ChoiceWhy is Shay's Rebellion signifigant?It showed that the government under the Articles of Confederation did not have enough powerIt proved that farmers can be fierce fightersIt scared Americans into investing and armyIt showed how powerful the army can be
- 32. Multiple ChoiceEstablished principle of national supremacy and legitimized implied powers.Marbury vs. MadisonBrown vs. Board of EducationMcCulloch vs. MarylandObama vs. Harambe
- 33. Multiple ChoiceA revolt in 1786 by farmers seeking relief from debt.Shay's RebellionStonewall RiotsBacon's RebellionWorld War II
- 34. Multiple ChoicePowers held for the states through the 10th amendment.Reserved PowersEnumerated PowersInherent PowersSpiritual Power
- 35. Multiple ChoiceThe citizens in the U.S. choose leaders to make decisions on our behalf. Which type of government does the U.S. have?Direct DemocracyUnited DemocracyRepublic DemocracyRepresentative Democracy
- 36. Multiple ChoiceWhich branch of government makes the nation's laws and is divided into the House of Representatives and the Senate?Capitol BranchExecutive BranchJudicial BranchLegislative Branch
- 37. Multiple ChoiceWhich branch of government is where laws are approved or vetoed?Judicial BranchExecutive BranchLegislative BranchAmendment Branch
- 38. Multiple ChoiceWho interprets laws and makes certain the Constitution is being obeyed?PresidentCongressSupreme Court JusticesGovernor
- 39. Multiple ChoiceWhy can no branch of government become too strong or powerful?Not enough laws are there to control power.separation of powers checks the other branchesthe president of the U.S. has all the controlno one branch wants to be powerful
- 40. Multiple Choice
Under the Articles of Confederation, most of the power was where?Legislative branchthe presidentthe statesnational government - 41. Multiple ChoiceUnder the Articles of Confederation, how many votes did each state get when voting on a new law?ZeroOneTwoThree
- 42. Multiple ChoiceThe New Jersey Plan was supported by _____ states and the Virginia Plan was supported by _____ statesnorthern; southernlarge; smallsouthern; northernsmall; large
- 43. Multiple ChoiceWhat plan called for a two house legislature with representation based on population?New York PlanNew Jersey PlanVirginia PlanGeorgia Plan
- 44. Multiple ChoiceHow many states had to ratify the Constitution before it went into effect?91327245
- 45. Multiple ChoiceBicameral means there are ___ branches or housesonetwothreefive
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