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- 1. Multiple Choice
John Lock's concept of natural rights and the social contract emphasizes which pair of concepts and definitions
Republicanism/
Representatives chosen by the people
Civil Society/
Broad citizen involvement
Limited Government/
Confiscation of private property
Popular sovereignty/
Political equality among citizens
- 2. Multiple Choice
The cartoon expresses which of the following viewpoints
American political culture consists of shared beliefs and customs
Political ideology consists of an individual's set of beliefs
Many Americans are not well informed and hold conflicting views about the roll of government
Americans become more conservative as they age
- 3. Multiple Choice
Which of the following statements best describes the viewpoint of American culture expressed in the cartoon
The United States offers equality of opportunity
Citizens are more interested in playing games than in politics
Inequality makes it difficult for African Americans to achieve the American dream
Individualism is a core American value, and it's up to each person to take steps to advance.
- 4. Multiple Choice
"We should remember that the Declaration of Independence is not merely a historical document. It is explicit recognition that our rights derive not from the King of England, not from the judiciary, not from government at all but from God."
This quotation best represents which concept
Natural Rights
Constitutional democracy
Republicanism
Participatory democracy
- 5. Multiple Choice
Which of the following best describes a constitutional democracy
The power of government are both described and limited by the Constitution
The powers of government are both described and limited by the Constitution
Representatives are elected to carry out the will of the people
Citizens have the opportunity to vote directly on policies
- 6. Multiple Choice
The graph supports which of the following conclusions
Income in the United States is unduly low, because it consistently fall below 50%
Since 1980, the trend is that the share of income earned by the top 1% is increasing
Americans had more wealth in 2007 than any other year
Tax rates are higher for people in the top 1% of income earners than for those in the bottom 90%
- 7. Multiple Choice
"that our ancestors, who first settled these colonies, were at the time of their emigration from the mother country, entitled to all the rights, liberties, and immunities of free and natural- born subjects, within the realm of England.
...that by such emigration they by no means forfeited, surrendered, or lost any of those rights, but that they were, and their descendants now are, entitled to the exercise and enjoyment of all such of them, as their local and other circumstances enable them to exercise and enjoy...that the foundation of English liberty, and of all free government, is a right in the people to participate in their legislative council, and as the English colonists are not represented, and… cannot properly be represented in the British parliament, they are entitled to a free and exclusive power of legislation in their several provincial legislatures… where their right of representation can alone be preserved, in all cases of taxation and internal polity...
The quote makes which of following arguments:
England was the mother country of American Colonies
The British Parliament must continue to have the exclusive power to make laws
The colonist were entitled to the rights of English subjects
The rate to emigrate must remain the foundation of English liberty
- 8. Multiple Choice
"that our ancestors, who first settled these colonies, were at the time of their emigration from the mother country, entitled to all the rights, liberties, and immunities of free and natural- born subjects, within the realm of England.
...that by such emigration they by no means forfeited, surrendered, or lost any of those rights, but that they were, and their descendants now are, entitled to the exercise and enjoyment of all such of them, as their local and other circumstances enable them to exercise and enjoy...that the foundation of English liberty, and of all free government, is a right in the people to participate in their legislative council, and as the English colonists are not represented, and… cannot properly be represented in the British parliament, they are entitled to a free and exclusive power of legislation in their several provincial legislatures… where their right of representation can alone be preserved, in all cases of taxation and internal polity...
What political philosophy set forth in the quote was incorporated two years later into the Declaration of Independence?
A theocracy is best form of government because God created humans and endowed them with unalienable rights
Taxation inherently destroys the natural rights of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness
Direct democracy is more legitimate form of government than indirect democracy
People have the right to elect representatives to the legislature than govern them.
- 9. Multiple Choice
The cartoon expresses which of the following viewpoints
Politicians tend to be more focused on public opinion than policy
It's hard to define "life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness'?
The members of the Continental Congress were old and feeble
Sometimes even wealthy and educated individuals don't know the best course ofa ction
- 10. Multiple Choice
Which of the following arguments would a proponent of the pluralist system of political participation most likely make?
American democracy is furthered when groups representing all points of view help make public policy
Gridlock results when too many groups seek to influence the policymaking process
Although many groups participate in policymaking, wealthy groups have the most influence
American society should return to rugged frontier philosophy ad reliance on the individual
- 11. Multiple Choice
Which group feared that new government had too much power and the people too little?
Federalists
Anti-Federalists
Patriots
Loyalists
- 12. Multiple Choice
Power distribution among the three branches of government is referred to as
Federalism
Separation of Powers
Bicameralism
Supremacy
- 13. Multiple Choice
Fill in the blank........ the unalienable rights in the Declaration of independence include life, liberty, and _____________
Pursuit of Happiness
Property
Justice
Ferderalism
- 14. Multiple Choice
Which of the following was a weakness of the Articles of Confederation?
Congress lacked the power to tax.
Congress was not allowed to conduct foreign policy.
The president had too much power.
- 15. Multiple Choice
The first ten amendments to the constitution are traditionally called the
Petition of Right.
Bill of Rights.
Great Compromise.
Three-Fifths Compromise.
- 16. Multiple Choice
A change to the constitution is also called a(n)...
Amendment
Branch of Government
- 17. Multiple Choice
Arguments for the ratification of the Constitution can be found in what historical document(s)?
The Articles of Confederation
The Federalist Papers
Declaration of Independence
The Bill of Rights
- 18. Multiple Choice
The Federalists wanted...
to get along with the Anti-Federalists
to continue the government under the Articles of Confederation
A strong and central government
small and local governments
- 19. Multiple Choice
Which political idea is based on the belief that citizens must be willing to give up some freedoms in exchange for the protection of rights?
Rule by the majority
Social contract
Natural rights
Divine right
- 20. Multiple Choice
Natural law, in the eyes of the founding fathers, should be
agreed upon by the community with no difficulty
followed based on tradition
like divine rights
founded on laws made by the community
- 21. Multiple Choice
Which of the following enlightenment philosophers created the idea for unalienable rights?
Locke
Montesquieu
Moses
Blackstone
- 22. Multiple Choice
Which philosopher thought that without law and a monarchy there would be chaos?
Thomas Hobbes
John Locke
Montesquieu
Jen-Jacques Rousseau
- 23. Multiple Choice
Which of the following Founding Fathers is remembered as both a strong supporter of central government as well as the principal author of the U.S. Constitution?
James Madison
George Mason
Thomas Jefferson
John Adams
- 24. Multiple Choice
The way the 13 colonies implements individual rights is through....
Bill of Rights
Constitution
Declaration of Independence
Articles of Confederation
- 25. Multiple Choice
believed that without government and the rule of law, people would revert to a state of nature and individuals would be left to fight over basic necessities, rendering life “solitary, poor, nasty, brutish, and short.
Jean-Jacques Rousseau
John Locke
Immanuel Kant
Thomas Hobbes
- 26. Multiple Choice
argued for a single ruler a Leviathan, so powerful that the rights of the weak could be protected against intrusion by the strong.
Hobbes
Jean-Luc
Locke
Gant
- 27. Multiple Choice
Which fundamental idea is expressed by the Declaration of Independence?
If the government does not protect the safety and happiness of its citizens, it can be replaced
The government should guarantee every citizen economic security
The central and state governments should have equal power
Rulers derive their power from God and are bound to govern in the nation's best interest
- 28. Multiple Choice
Republic is a(n) type of government.
Democratic (more free)
Authoritarian (less free)
- 29. Multiple Choice
What is sovereignty?
Supreme power to act within its territory and to control external affairs
All States are politically recognized, gov issue and enforce laws
State must have people, but population size does not matter
A political unit with the power to make and enforce laws over a group of people living within a clearly defined territory
- 30. Multiple Choice
Which is a characteristic of a Federal government?
Regional governments carry out decisions made by the central government
Independent states join together in a confederation and delegate limited powers to a central gov
Power is concentrated in the Central government
National, state and regional gov share power
- 31. Multiple Choice
Which nation has a Republic?
United States
Great Britain
North Korea
Iran
- 32. Multiple Choice
eminent domain
an activity, organization, or product is lawful, it is allowed by law
the act of using a lawyer or a court to help settle a disagreement
the right of a government or its agent to expropriate private property for public use, with payment of compensation.
assistance programs that provide either cash assistance or in-kind benefits to individuals and families from any governmental entity.
- 33. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is true about the Articles of Confederation government?
The Confederation Congress had the power to tax.
It protected individual rights and liberties.
It allowed for a strong military.
It allowed for smooth economic relations between the states.
- 34. Multiple Choice
Government’s power is restricted by laws or a written Constitution to protect individual rights and liberties.
Social contract
Natural rights
Popular sovereignty
Limited government
- 35. Multiple Choice
Which of the following could get you in trouble in spite of First Amendment protections?
Kneeling during the national anthem
A newspaper editorial criticizing the president
Protesting a decision of the Supreme Court
Threatening someone online
- 36. Multiple Choice
Interest groups compete in the political arena, with each promoting its policy preferences through organized efforts. Conflict among groups may result, requiring bargaining and compromise.
Participatory democracy
Pluralist democracy
Elite democracy
Dual federalism
- 37. Multiple Choice
What did Shays' Rebellion make clear about the Articles of Confederation government?
That power was dangerously concentrated in the legislative branch
That a judicial branch was needed to rule on constitutional issues
That it needed the ability to levy taxes
That it was too weak to provide for the common defense
- 38. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is a potential downside to both elite AND pluralist democracies?
There will be too many compromises made in order to satisfy all the groups involved
Only those with the resources to organize will have their views represented
It takes forever to accomplish anything significant
Those with the most knowledge make public policy
- 39. Multiple Choice
A Plan for government is called a
Declaration
Constitution
Article
Amendment
- 40. Multiple Choice
The _______ system of government gives all key powers to a central government.
Federal
Confederal
Unitary
Autocratic
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