DE government midterm
True or False. Any state desiring acceptance into the United States must submit its Constitution for approval, and the Supreme Court of the United States will rewrite any sections of which are contradictory to the ideas of the United States
False
True or False. "Residency" as defined in Section 2 of Article 4 of the Constitution gives citizens protections, only in the state where the citizen resides
False
True or False. Among the most adamant advocated for a Bill of Rights were the Puritans
False
True or False. An Electorate can be elected official or appointee to an executive office, as long as he passes a criminal background check
False
True or False. An aristocracy, oligarchy, and monarchy all follow a prescribed line of succession
False
True or False. The election of the President of the United States relies on the popular vote
False
The Commander in chief of the army and navy of the United States is the:
President
Who does the President not have the authority to appoint?
State Court Judges
True or False. The Southern states seceded from the United States in what year
1861
Southern states wanted slaves to be counted for population, and increase their representation in the lower house of Congress, but they did not want slaves counted for taxation. The northern states argued for the opposite, saying that slaves should be counted for taxation, but not representation. The result was the _______________
3/5 Compromise
The section of Article I of the Constitution which enumerates the specific powers provided the Congress is the:
8th
The section of Article I of the Constitution which enumerates the specific powers provided to congress is the:
8th
In the case Cherokee Nation v. Georgia, the Supreme court determined that the Cherokee Nation was not a foreign state by looking at which of the following facts? - it looked to our government for protections - it appeals to our government for relief to their wants - it addresses the President as their Great Father - all of the above
All of the above
The President, Vice President, and all civil officers of the United States, shall be removed from office on impeachment for, and conviction of: - treason - bribery - all of the above
All of the above
The Virginia State for Religious Liberty ended the relationship between the ____________ and the state and guaranteed religious liberty to all of Virginia's citizens
Anglican Church
The __________ failed to implement a single head of government or any way to enforce the laws created by congress
Articles of Confederation
The _____________ failed to implement a single head of government nor any way to enforce the laws created by Congress
Articles of Confederation
Which of the following is not one of three models of constitutions of the American colonies: - royal colony - proprietary colony - self-governing colony - autocratic colony
Autocratic colony
_______________ is not a grant to the citizens of that which they did not possess before, but it is their own statement of the rights which they already enjoy and which they mean to secure and to hand down to their posterity
Bill of Rights
The President may grant pardons and reprieves for those who:
Committed violations of federal law
When a federal judge's conduct calls into questions his integrity or impartiality, ______________ must consider whether impeachment and removal of the judge from office necessary to protect the integrity of the judicial branch and uphold the public trust
Congress
True or False. The legislative branch can recognize necessary autonomy for the judicial branch to effectively enforce legislation enacted by congress
False
True or False. The method of pocketing a proposed bill to prevent a veto by the President, is used when Congress forwards a bill to the Vice President and he holds it without taking action for ten days; the bill is then considered to have passed
False
Each state holding a duty to acknowledge the right and laws of the other state is:
Horizontal federalism
What is the goal of having two houses of Congress two-fold?
Implement the Great Compromise between the Virginia Plan and the New Jersey Plan for government, and prevent hastily-drawn legislation from approva, since both houses of Congress must approve of legislation before it becomes law
In what case was Judicial review established by the Supreme Court?
Marbury v. Madison
What is the act of communion in the Anabaptist faith?
Memorial
What are the four main types of government?
Oligarchy, aristocracy, monarchy, and democracy
In July of 1775, the continental congress drafted the "olive branch petition" which meant as an appeal to the king asking him to intervene and take their side against parliament. The king rejected the petition and issued the _____________
Proclamation of Rebellion
What was a precedent for the Bill of Rights?
The English Bill of Rights
What did the English Bill of Rights not include?
The right to bear arms
True or False. A bill of attainder is defined as "a legislative measure inflicting punishment without a trial in court"
True
True or False. A state can create greater restriction of behavior as long as it did not violate a constitutional right, but it cannot countermand federal law or declare something legal the federal government declared illegal
True
True or False. The Constitution establishes the jobs and structures of the operational institution of government, the Bill of Rights and subsequent amendments set out the protections for the individuals serves by the government
True
True or False. Article III, Section I applies only to Supreme Court judges
False
True or False. Article IV of the Constitution created the method to ratify the Constitution, with an excess of 2/3 of the states ratifying for the Constitution to become the official founding document of the United States of America
False
True or False. Believers must make a conscious effort to separate themselves from sinful associations and behaviors by not being equally yoked with unbelievers. Christians should abstain from violence on a personal level or on a governmental level. That is why Anabaptists support Christians holding political office
False
True or False. Congress has repeatedly defined "other high Crimes and misdemeanors" to only be indictable under criminal laws
False
True or False. Each of right in the Bill of Rights correlates directly to offenses committed by the British culminating in the Seven Years War
False
True or False. Each state gets electorates equal to 3/5 of the number of representatives apportioned to the state
False
True or False. Federal judges are appointed for 25 years and may remain on the bench as long as their conduct does not abuse or violate the public
False
True or False. If an individual wanted on criminal charges in one state is found in another, the Governor of the state issuing charges would petition the President and request that the individual be arrested and returned
False
True or False. If the states attempt to forego elections, martial law will be imposed by the Supreme Court of the United States, ensuring the survival of government
False
True or False. In Federalist 84, Thomas Jefferson argues against a Bill of Rights, saying that having a list of enumerated rights would provide a narrow definition of rights for the people at the exclusion of others
False
True or False. In Wayman v Southard (1825), the United States Supreme Court recognized that state legislature can set procedures for federal courts
False
True or False. Jefferson agreed with the Anglicans that religious liberty could only be achieved through the disestablishment of the Anglican Church in Virginia
False
True or False. Many Federalists criticized the Constitution for lacking any enumerated rights
False
True or False. None of the enumerated rights in the Bill of Rights correlated directly to offenses committed by the British
False
True or False. Northern states of post-Revolutionary War America desired all persons count, giving them higher numbers of representatives and more members in the Electoral College; however, southern states and those opposed to slavery sought counting only free people, excluding slaves
False
True or False. The people of the United States place trust in the hands of the legislature to enact laws for the will of the people, elevating the importance of legislature maintaining their given authority
True
True or False. The president had the duty to fully execute the laws of the land, including those in the Constitution, all acts of Congress, and the obligations of treaties
True
True or False. Thomas Jefferson agreed with the Baptism that religious liberty could only be achieved through the disestablishment of the Anglican Church in Virginia
True
True or False. Under the Articles of Confederation, the only other major powers reserved for congress were the ability to conduct foreign policy and raise an army for defense
True
True or False.In 1628, the Massachusetts Bay Colony was founded by Puritan Christians seeking religious liberty in the new world
True
In what year was the Annapolis Conference held?
1786
The Virginia State for Religious Liberty was enacted in what year?
1786
What is the time in the history of America "Critical Period" when the United States experienced a number of crises and issues that led to the creation of a new constitution later in the decade?
Critical Period
The Constitution established the five functions of government, which include:
Establish justice, ensure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, and promote the general welfare
True or False. Once a house of congress accepts a bill, it again goes to the appropriate committee for review, is reported to the congressional floor for debate and vote, and if it passes with a 25% majority, it is then sent to the president for his signature
False
True or False. Original jurisdiction is the authority of a court to hear the case where the incident occurred
False
True or False. Section 3 of Article IV of the Constitution prescribes the methodology for the secession of a states from the Union
False
True or False. Section IV of Article IV of the Constitution dictates how each state will treat other states in respect to their various laws
False
True or False. Section X of Article IV of the Constitution gives all citizens equal protections, regardless of where they reside
False
True or False. Someone charged with the offense of treason is not entitled to a trial
False
True or False. The 20th Amendment provides for the reversal of presidential power when transferred to the Vice President temporarily, and allows the new President to name a Vice President
False
True or False. The 20th Amendment provides the reversal of Presidential power when transferred to the Vice President temporarily, and allows the new President to name a Vice President
False
True or False. The Affordable Care Act, also known as ObamaCare, is an example of the commerce clause
False
True or False. The Great Compromise permits the weighting of voting so the election actually represents the entirety of the nation rather than only small geographical locations
False
True or False. The Great Compromise used the Mason-Dixon Line to define North from South, or, slave states/territories from free territories
False
True or False. The Magna Carta was the result of a dispute between the King of Spain and his military
False
True or False. The State of Georgia was not required to apply for statehood after the end of the Civil War
False
True or False. The Supreme Court of the United States has exclusive right to determine punishment for members of Congress who violate Congressional rules and regulations
False
True or False. The commerce clause articulates the idea that a citizen of the united states of america holds the right to traverse, conduct business, and move property throughout the states without intrusion from state officials
False
True or False. The constitution defines good behavior and bad behavior of a judge and how to remove a judge for bad behavior
False
True or False. The first paragraph of Section I, Article II of the Constitution discusses the line of succession, giving power to the Vice President should the President become compromised for any reason
False
True or False. The growth of Baptists in Connecticut in the 1770's worried the Anglican establishment. As a result, the government began to enforce its ban on preaching without a license more vigorously
False
True or False. The intellectual principle standard is the legal test to determine whether or not a delegation of authority by congress to the executive branch violates the separation of powers under the nondelegation doctrine
False
True or False. The purpose of government is to tax the people so that the people can depend on the government and the government can depend on the people
False
True or False. The right of the supreme court to declare federal and / or state laws unconstitutional is set our in article III of the constitution
False
True or False. The rotation schedule for Senate elections established that at least half of our elected federal government will have a minimum of six years' experience
False
True or False. The rotation schedule for senate elections establishes that at least half of our elected federal government will have a minimum of six years' experience.
False
True or False. Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, and George Washington were all Baptist
False
True or False. Until the ratification of the 22 Amendment in 1851, the President could be re elected an unlimited number of times
False
The Supreme Court of the United States is not the original trial court of cases involving: - governors - ambassadors - states - all of the above
Governors
What is not a territory of the United States?
Grenada
True or False. After the Revolutionary War, each state in the union had its own currency, which led to inflation and uncertainty when it came to domestic
True
True or False. All levels of state government are subject to federal laws and the Constitution, as no government entity nor organization can subvert or contradict the Constitution
True
True or False. All officers of the United States who hold their appointments under the national government, whether their duties are executive or judicial, in the highest or in the lowest departments of the government, with the exceptions of officers in the army and navy, are properly civil officers within the meaning of the constitution, and liable to impeachment
True
True or False. Amendments are added to the Constitution to create a continuity and assure that each state has a say in the additions to the primary governing document
True
True or False. Article 4 of the Constitution prevents individuals from escaping the law of one state by traveling to another state
True
True or False. Article II of the Constitution introduced the idea of a single, controlled head of the Executive Branch of government, one capable of maintaining authority throughout his term
True
True or False. Baptism is a right reserved for those who have made a conscious decision to follow Jesus Christ, therefore infants could not be baptized because of their inability to make such a decision
True
True or False. By relying on a single head of government, it created the concept of accountability, as one person answered for the whole of the executive branch; it created the idea of a streamlined, transparent system with one man held responsible for the workings of government, good or bad
True
True or False. Civil liberties are specific freedoms guaranteed by the constitution
True
True or False. Each house of Congress must keep record of its votes; the formal recording of votes allows accountability of government to the constituency, a notable and primary function in a democratic republic
True
True or False. Following a brief civil war that saw the deposition of the Catholic King James II in favor of his son in law the Protestant King William III, British Parliament wanted to guarantee that no future king could accrue too much power at their expense
True
True or False. If a state attempts to subvert the republic government, the federal government has authority to re establish the republican government in that state
True
True or False. If a state needs additional help to regain control from domestic violence, the state's legislative body or Governor must request federal intervention, the federal government cannot go in without a request to do so
True
True or False. If the Federal Government is assigned a task, such as entering treaties and trade agreements with foreign governments or maintaining an army (not including local militias or the National Guard), then the state cannot take that duty
True
True or False. If the President disapproves of any part of a bill, he must veto it as a whole, or else sign it
True
True or False. If the President vetoes a bill, he returns it, with his objections, to the house in which it originated. If, after reconsideration, 2/3 of each house approves the bill, it becomes a law without the President's signature
True
True or False. In 1767, parliament passed the Townshend Acts, unlike the previous acts, these new taxes were on imported goods
True
True or False. In Federalist No. 68, Alexander Hamilton addressed the need for the Electoral College to prevent small, select areas and large states from having a disproportionate effect on the outcome of the Presidential election
True
True or False. In Virginia in the 1770s, John Waller, a Baptist Minister, was dragged off of a platform by the local jailer in the middle of a sermon, and was subsequently beaten before returning to preaching
True
True or False. In Worcester v. Georgia, the Supreme Court of the United States court struck down Georgia's extension law and ruled that the Indian nations were distinct, independent political communities retaining their original natural rights
True
True or False. In the context of impeachment, the "misdemeanor" focuses on the behavior of a public official, i.e., his demeanor
True
True or False. Jamestown, the first permanent English settlement in America, was founded by the Virginia company in 1607 as the base of their operations in the new world and is an example of England contracting with private companies to establish colonies
True
True or False. Loyalty to his country is the first duty of the citizen, and this means that he is bound to support and respect its constitution, obey its laws, bear his just share of the expenses of the government, and render such personal service as is required of him, whether in civil life or in defense of the country underarms
True
True or False. Many Baptist ministers were concerned that the Constitution lacked a federal guarantee of religious liberty as well as an explicit prohibition against the founding of a federal church
True
True or False. National government is the power or authority by which a nation is ruled.
True
True or False. Our federal government uses a triad approach to maintain checks and balances to ensure no branch of government holds greater power than the other
True
True or False. President Jackson did not enforce the decision in Worcester v. Georgia against the State of Georgia and instead called on the Cherokees to relocate or fall under Georgia's jurisdiction
True
True or False. Shay's Rebellion demonstrated the weakness of the Articles of Confederation in dealing with economic and domestic crises.
True
True or False. The Articles of Confederation did not address treaties and allowed each state to make its own tray regardless of the impact on other states or the nation as a whole
True
True or False. The Founding Fathers feared a conglomerate head of the Executive branch would cause a catastrophic diffusion of ideas and power, making for a weak branch incapable of executing laws
True
True or False. The Founding Fathers tried to use the 3/5 Compromise to inspire emancipation of the slaves; by emancipating the slaves, the southern states would gain greater representation in the House of Representatives, since all persons would be fully counted
True
True or False. The Magna Carta formed the foundation of such rights as a speedy trial, habeas corpus, and no extensive taxation without consent/representation
True
True or False. The President has the duty to fully execute the laws of the land, including those in the Constitution, all acts of congress, and the obligations of treaties
True
True or False. The President holds authority to command both the entire United States military, as well as the national guard (state-level militia) as required
True
True or False. The President holds the job entertaining foreign dignitaries. If the President does not formally receive the dignitary, the dignitary cannot perform any official acts on US soil
True
True or False. The ability of a United States citizen to traverse, conduct business, and more property throughout the states creates consistency of civil liberties and civil rights
True
True or False. The ability of the President to appoint ambassadors aligns with the idea of the treaty establishment
True
True or False. The benefit of a representative democracy over a pure democracy is the idea that the majority does not rule
True
True or False. The broad power of taxation is given to Congress only to pay the debts and provide for the common defense and general welfare of the United States
True
True or False. The case of Cherokee Nation v. Georgia, was heard by the US Supreme Court under the authority granted to it under Section 2 of Article III of the US Constitution
True
True or False. The central idea in the United States of liberty itself contradicted slavery and the Founding Fathers believed in an organic expansion of abolitionism
True
True or False. The colonists and the American citizenry and the Founding Fathers recognized the importance of specifying how governing authorities should not act toward its people
True
True or False. The combination of population-based representation and equal representation within the same branch of government - specifically the legislative branch - guaranteed implementation of laws with each state and each person in mind
True
True or False. The concept of a Bill of Rights was not invented by Americans but has its roots in a tradition dating back to medieval England.
True
True or False. The earliest Anabaptist doctrinal confession was the schleitheim confession, first published in 1527 under the direction of early Anabaptist leader Michael Sattler
True
True or False. The fact that the individual who is impeached and removed from office shall nevertheless be liable and subject to Indictment, Trial, Judgement and Punishment, according to Law, makes it further clear that impeachment is a remedial provision, not a punitive one
True
True or False. The impeachment process requires the House of Representatives to draw up the charges (Articles of Impeachment). The house should determine the exact violations that align with the offenses listed in section IV of Article II of the Constitution. The House approves the Articles of Impeachment in December and send the articles to the senate
True
True or False. The number of Baptists increased in New England following the Great Awakening of the 18th century, and resulted in Baptists establishing congregations throughout the rest of the colonies
True
