FDAMF101 Final Pt 1
Which of the following did Madison say in The Federalist Papers?
"A dependence on the people is no doubt the primary control on the government, but experience has taught us the necessity of auxiliary precautions."
Which statement represents a legacy of the New Deal?
"Big government" and a large federal bureaucracy became a permanent part of our political heritage
Which is a famous quote from John Maynard Keynes?
"In the long run, we are all dead."
According to President Wilson, the United States entered World War I to do what?
"Make the world safe for democracy."
Based on voter turnout, which group makes the use of the right to vote?
(Most) Older voters (Least) Young voters
Which of the following statements is true about the colonial response to specific policies enacted by the British government after the French and Indian War?
-A large majority of the colonists were in favor of independence from England as early as 1765.
Which of the following statements does describe a free- or pure-market economic system?
-A system where the government enforces laws that preserve an individual's ownership of property -A system where the government seldom interferes in the economy -A system where there are laws that protect private property rights
What should governments do according to D&C 134?
-Allow inequality of opportunity -Administer laws in justice -Have constitutions -Allow elections -Allow disparities of income
Which of the following is considered as part of "public virtue"?
-Commitment to the Rule of Law -Willingness to exercise reasoned self-restraint -Willingness to set aside private interest for the good of all -willingness to exercise economic temperance
According to Madison in Federalist no. 51, it is extremely important to ensure what?
-Division of governmental powers -The majority do not become tyrants upon the minority
Which was an action England took against the American colonies?
-Efforts to raise money to pay for the recent war -The Townshed Duties -The Intolerable Acts -An edict forbidding westward migration
Which amendment is correctly matched with its content?
-Eighth Amendment—prohibits cruel and unusual punishment -Twenty-fourth Amendment—no poll taxes can be assessed to vote
Which of the following is true of Thomas Paine?
-He had been editor of a Pennsylvania magazine -He swayed public attitudes with his writings -He was an immigrant to America
Which of the following is true about the New Deal?
-It created the American Welfare State -It was implemented by Franklin D. Roosevelt to provide relief to the poor, promote economic recovery, and reform financial markets so that the Great Depression was not repeated
Which of the following was one of the major debates at the Constitutional Convention?
-Large vs. small states -North vs. south -Federal vs. state
Which of the following statements is true of how a government would act under the Rule of Law?
-Laws will be fixed, certain, and known to the people -law will be made within the bounds of the authority granted; rulers must understand the limits on the power they have been given -The law must be based on the common good and on just and moral principles
Which of the following is considered to be a necessary principle that must be embraced by the people if Rule of Law is to exist?
-Liberty is a balance between freedom and restraint -People must conduct their private and public activities in a spirit of honesty and fairness -There is no way to force liberty -Rule of Law is the opposite of Rule of Will
Which of the following was a problem with American government before the Constitution?
-No ability to print money -No courts -No ability to tax -No executive -No ability to borrow
Which policy is usually blamed for bringing about the Great Depression?
-Reducing the money supply -Increasing taxes -Raising tariffs on imports
Which of the following has been a part of US foreign policy at some point in its history?
-Roosevelt's "Big Stick" -Isolationism -The Monroe Doctrine -McKinley's imperialism
Who of the following was an important figure in the Civil Rights Movement of the 20th century?
-Rosa Parks -Martin Luther King, Jr. -Emmett Till
Which of the following was a colonist response to stamp tax?
-Seized stamp paper -Boycott of British goods -Tar and feather tax collectors -Attacks on stamp distributors
What is a major challenge that technological advancement poses for the future?
-Technological advancement may mean a decrease in our right to privacy, as almost everything we do is tracked, monitored, wired, or recorded. -Increased reliance on technology for communication may destroy personal bonds and decrease the strength of communities. -Information pollution may adversely impact to overall morality of society with the proliferation of pornography and other products. -Private property rights become blurred as it becomes easier to copy or steal products based on information technology, since information is an infinite commodity.
Which of the following is true about technological advances?
-Technological advances allow Americans to participate in more markets with more speed than ever before -Advances in technology have allowed Americans to make more informed decisions that they could before -Technological advancement has increased the availability of information -Technological advancement has made American better off economically
Which of the following was one of the three arguments for remaining in the British Empire that Thomas Paine responded to in Common Sense?
-The English protected the colonists -The colonies flourished under English rule -The English were a parent country
Which of the following was a primary reason for creating the Constitutional Convention?
-The need to regulate commerce -The financing of the government -Law enforcement concerns -Currency concerns
Which of the following is an effect third parties have?
-They have no effect; they don't change the outcome of an election. -They can be co-opted by one of the major parties. -They can displace one of the major parties. -They can give an election to a candidate who receives less than 50% of the vote.
Which of the following was an action undertaken by the English government that led to a desire for independence?
-Townshend Acts -Proclamation of 1763 -Stamp Tax
Political parties serve to do what?
-Unite people into political coalitions -Provide potential leaders an opportunity to attain public office -Put forward platform and candidates -Raise money for a cause
Which of the following is part of the Lord's way of caring for the poor?
-Using family first to help get through the rough financial times -Self-reliance by being prepared financially for hard times -Service to our neighbor by volunteering time and donating money to worthy causes
How can a society lose the Rule of Law?
-Wickedness of the people -Subtle power grab from within -Well-intentioned mistakes -Naked power grab from without
Which of the following describes something that would cause a recession?
-Widespread fraud and corruption in business dealings -inappropriate economic policy action on the part of the government -World or national crises
The First Great Awakening took place between which dates?
1720 and 1740
Which Article of the Constitution explains that the Senate and House make laws?
1st Amendment
If a state had 50,000 free inhabitants and 50,000 slave inhabitants, and representation was one congressperson per 30,000 persons, how many representatives in the US House (not Senate) would that state have had in the federal government just after ratification?
2
What was the Glorious Revolution?
A 1688 English revolution that put William of Orange on the throne
What was Romanticism?
A backlash against the overly scientific Enlightenment worldview
According to Merrill J. Bateman, what accompanied the restoration of the gospel of Jesus Christ?
A burst of secular knowledge
Which best describes most of human history?
A cycle of tyranny and anarchy
What was the Magna Carta?
A document that King John signed that limited his powers
Which of the following was seen as a "miracle" in the American War for Independence?
A fog the prevented Washington's army from being destroyed in New York
How is inflation defined?
A general, widespread increase in prices
A republican government is defined as which of the following?
A government that derives its power from the people
Which statement represents a weakness of the market economy?
A market economy is subject to short-term instability
What was the Three-Fifths Compromise?
A means to determine slave representation
How did Federalist no. 10 define a "faction"?
A narrow interest group that works against the public interest
Which of the following best defines imperialism?
A policy of acquisition of colonies of dominating the economic and political affairs of a weaker nation
What is the minimum wage?
A price floor
What was Shay's Rebellion?
A rebellion of Massachusetts farmers after the War for Independence
What was the Renaissance?
A rebirth of lost truths
Which of the following best describes the Townshend Duties?
A series of taxes on product purchases
Which of the following best describes the New Jersey Plan?
A small-state counterpart to Madison's Virginia plan
What was the Cold War?
A tension between communist nations (led by the USSR) and capitalist nations (led by the United States)
The New Jersey Plan proposed which of the following?
A unicameral (one-house) legislature where each state had equal representation
Which of the following best describes "isolationism"?
A view that says the US military should limit itself to defending America
What is "unipolarity"?
A world with one, unchallenged superpower
According to Locke's theory, if government went beyond its authority to protect and secure the Rights of Man, those who are governed had the right to do what?
Abolish and replace the government
Who is considered the "father" of modern economics?
Adam Smith
Where did natural rights originate?
Agency
What did John Locke mean by equality?
All people have equal natural rights
What is Article V of the Constitution about?
Amending the Constitution
Which of the following best describes American economic history?
America's economy grew in the 17th, 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries
Which of the following statements is true of American power?
America's military power approaches that of all other nations combined
Which best describes "containment"?
American policy during the Cold War
Which of the following best describes the melting-pot approach to diversity?
Americans are united by common values
Which best defines imperialism?
An attempt to dominate the affairs of weaker nations
Which of the following statements is true about tyranny or anarchy?
Anarchy is defined as no law, no order, and no government
Which of the following has NOT experienced exclusion by the American government through legislation over the last two hundred years?
Anglo-Saxon Protestants
At which of the following did state delegates plan the Constitutional Convention?
Annapolis Convention
Which of the following statements accurately describes the law of demand?
As price goes down, the quantity that consumers are wiling to buy goes up
Which of the following statements accurately describes the law of supply?
As price goes up, the quantity that producers are willing to produce goes up
Which of the following statements is true of the two-party system in America?
At any given time through most of our history, two large, moderate parties have existed, and seldom did anyone except members of those two main parties get elected to public office
According to Madison in Federalist no. 51, since men are not angels, it is necessary to insert what into government?
Auxiliary precautions
How does the world define "human"?
Biologically: a human has certain physical characteristics that separate it from other animals
Which of the following groups in America were first given the right to vote via constitutional amendment?
Blacks
Which of the following landmark Supreme Court cases declared that "separate but equal" was unconstitutional?
Brown v. Board of Education
Which of the following battles was fought to defend Boston from the British during the American Revolution?
Bunker Hill
How did religious freedom develop in America?
By accident - the plurality of churches forced religious tolerance
How has America been a hypocritical nation with regard to inclusion?
By not living up to the high principles of the founding
According to Locke, how are governments formed?
By social contract
Which economic system promotes private ownership of property and has a positive regard for self-interest?
Capitalism
Which of the following is a system of economic organization based on market competition, under which the means of production, distribution, and exchange are privately owned and directed by individuals and corporations?
Capitalism
Which is a correct match of a principle of the Constitution with its definition?
Checks and balances—it is the idea that those who administer each branch of the government must be given the necessary constitutional means and personal motives to resist encroachments by the other branches
Which of the following was a British legacy of liberty?
Common Law Magna Carta Philosophies of freedom Glorious Revolution
Which is a reason that freedom of religion creates higher religiosity?
Competition creates a better religious product
Which of the following is found in the Constitution?
Congress shall make no law establishing religion
Which of the following best articulates the meaning of the phrase "consumer culture"?
Consuming goods and service has become a major focus on our society
According to the Clash of Civilizations thesis, what will create world conflict in coming years?
Cultural differences
Which best describes the Clash of Civilizations thesis?
Culture will increasingly define conflict in the future
How should government fix an economic downturn, according to Keynes?
Cut taxes and increase spending
Which of the following is a delegated power of Congress given in Article 1, Section 8 of the Constitution?
Declare war
What were the first two major political parties in the United States?
Democratic Republicans and Federalists
Which of the following correctly links a political party to the leading individuals of that party?
Democratic Republicans—Thomas Jefferson
The founders created a republic of continental size to do which of the following?
Disperse and dilute factions
What is the secret to freedom?
Division of power
Which of the following gives evidence for the efficiency of the market economy?
Economic growth in China since 1978
The Framers gave the power of electing the President of the United States to which of these?
Electoral College
Which of the following is NOT a natural right, according to John Locke?
Employment
Article 2 of the Constitution outlines the powers of which branch?
Executive
Identify the market weakness on display in the following: A man smokes in public and causes others to suffer ill health through second-hand smoke
Externalities
Identify the market weakness on display in the following: A suburban resident pays to install and operate a street light in front of his house.
Externalities
Which market weakness does the following government action address? Government puts up streetlights
Externalities
What is a future challenge to the Rule of Law in post-industrial society?
Facilitated theft
A prophetic perspective on our age of science and plenty emphasizes what?
Faith and spiritual guidance are required to solve big problems and answer big questions
In which amendment is Congress forbidden to make laws respecting the people's freedom of religion, freedom of speech, freedom of the press, and the right to assemble?
First
In which part of the Constitution is Congress forbidden to make laws respecting the establishment of religion?
First Amendment
According to Section 134:2, which of the following is something governments are supposed to "secure to each individual"?
Free exercise of conscience Protection of life Right and control of property
According to Locke's philosophy, what does it mean to be "free?"
Free from the compulsion of other people
What factor is most responsible for American economic success?
Free-market institutions
Which of the following events happened first?
French and Indian War
According to market theory, what will happen if the government decides that the price of gasoline is too high and places a price ceiling on gas?
Gasoline shortage
Who presided over the Constitutional Convention?
George Washington
Why has the Constitution itself been referred to as "godless" at times?
God is not specifically mentioned in the Constitution itself
In periods of inflation, what happens to the value of money?
Goes down
Which is a "self-evident truth" found in the Declaration of Independence?
Government derives authority from the consent of the governed
According to monetarism, what caused the Great Depression?
Government mismanagement of the money supply
Which was an advantage the Americans had in the American Revolution?
Greater commitment to their cause
Who were the three authors of The Federalist Papers?
Hamilton, Madison, Jay
Which best describes American Foreign Policy throughout its history?
Has grown increasingly interventionist over time
According to Federalist no. 10, why did Madison think a large republic was superior to a small republic?
He believed that it is difficult for one faction to gain control of a large republic
In the colonial United States, how did John Adams demonstrate the principle of the Rule of Law?
He defended, in court, the British soldiers who perpetrated the Boston Massacre
Why was George Washington's presence at the Constitutional Convention so important?
He gave legitimacy to the convention and helped temper the emotions of the delegates
Why is Alan Greenspan credited for preventing a recession in 1987?
He increased the money supply until the economy stabilized
According to Genesis 3:22, in what way had Adam become like God after he ate the fruit?
He knew the good from the evil
What was Henry Knox's role in the American Founding?
He retrieved cannon from Fort Ticonderoga
Which of the following is true of the views of George Washington?
He saw political parties as organizing factions that would be dangerous to the nation
What was Washington's stance on foreign policy?
He wanted neutrality towards all nations
Which of the following is true of James Madison?
He was responsible for the basic design of the Constitution
Which of the following is NOT a market weakness?
High prices
Who were the two US Presidents who faced issues relating to the Great Depression?
Hoover and Roosevelt
Which of the following is the best description of the relationship between the three basic principles of the course?
Human agency means we have natural rights, and the Rule of Law is a government system that protects those rights
Which of the following is NOT one of the principles of government presented in the opening paragraphs of the Declaration of Independence?
Human beings are born with natural inequalities in their basic rights
Which of the following is correct?
Humans are beings to act; material objects are acted upon
What is the origin of ethnic diversity in America?
Immigration
Which of the following legislative acts restricted immigration?
Immigration Act (1924)
Which of the following powers is given to Congress to help it control other branches?
Impeach and remove federal judges Refuse to ratify treaties negotiated by the president Refuse to give consent to a presidential appointment Override a presidential veto
Identify the market weakness on display in the following: A meat packing company throws rat bodies into their vats and then sells the product for retail as "pork meat."
Imperfect Information
Which market weakness does the following government action address? Government creates the Food and Drug Administration to inspect products for consumption.
Imperfect information
Which market weakness does the following government action address? Government requires warning labels on CDs that say "Parental advisory, explicit lyrics."
Imperfect information
A policy of acquiring colonies or dominating the economic and political affairs of a weaker nation is call?
Imperialism
Which of the following is an example of tyranny?
In a democracy, voters pass a resolution to have the government imprison all Jews
Which of the following is an example of anarchy?
In the aftermath of an earthquake, looters steal television sets from an electronics store when no police are there to stop them
If the demand for a good goes up and all else stays the same, what happens to the price?
Increases
For Federalists, how would an "extended republic" help to limit the dangers of factional politics?
Increasing the number of factions
How are people "taxed" when a government tries to cover deficits by printing more money which leads to more inflation?
Inflation reduces purchasing power
According to Keynesian theory, what causes economic downturns?
Insufficient demand
What happens when the supply of money is decreased?
Interest rates rise
Which of the following says that the US military should have an extensive role around the world?
Interventionism
George Washington's foreign policy as stated in his "Farewell Address" is best described as which?
Isolationist
Which of the following could be NOT considered legacies of the Civil Rights Movement?
It abolished income inequality
Which statement represents one of the reasons Dallin H. Oaks sees the Constitution as an inspired document?
It contains five great fundamentals or grand principles, one of which is the Rule of Law
The Virginia Plan did which of the following?
It created a bicameral (two-house) legislature where representation was based on population
How did capitalism advance liberty in the West?
It created large centers of private economic power independent of the government
Why does deferred gratification lead to economic success?
It creates savings and capital accumulation
What was one major weakness of the Articles of Confederation?
It did not give Congress the power to tax the states
Which is true of the Boston Tea Party?
It escalated the conflict between the colonists and Great Britain
Which of the following is true about Roosevelt's "New Deal" economic policies?
It expanded public sector employment and regulated markets
What is true of America's soft power?
It has declined in recent years
Which of the following is true of American economic growth?
It has made the poor richer
Which of the following correctly summarizes the Smoot-Hawley Act?
It imposed high tariffs on goods imported into the United States
Why did the French and Indian War matter to the American Founding?
It increased British debt, spurring unpopular taxes and restrictions on American colonists
According to the Founding Fathers, which is true of a republic?
It is a government where wise and frugal representatives would make and enforce the law
What is the relationship between the Law of Consecration and communism (and other kinds of socialism)?
It is the same as the relationship between charity and theft
How does the Bill of Rights differ from much of the main body of the Constitution?
It lists certain things that the government is prohibited from doing
Which statement represents a strength of the market system?
It operates in harmony with man's nature and allows the desire for wealth and profit to produce a natural incentive to work and produce
Which of the following are generally seen as strengths of capitalism?
It operates within an atmosphere of freedom It works in harmony with basic human nature It takes advantage of the "miracle of exchange"
Why is the market economy so effective in generating wealth?
It protects property rights and allows free exchange
Which is true of the Stamp Act Congress of 1765?
It represented the first unity of the colonies in common cause
Besides creating the United States as an independent nation, why else is the Declaration important?
It serves as the American Creed
Which way does a demand curve slope and why?
It slopes down to the right, because the lower the price of something, the more of it people want to buy
Which of the following is true of the Sugar Act?
It violated the principle of taxation without representation
Which of the following is true of the Monroe Doctrine?
It was an attempt to keep America free of European affairs
What was the Truman Doctrine?
It was based on containing communism
Which is true of the commerce clause of the Constitution?
It was reinterpreted by the Supreme Court in 1937, giving the federal government substantially more power
How will a government act when its actions are guided by the principles of Rule of Law?
It will only act to enforce laws
Who is often referred to as the Father of the Constitution?
James Madison
Laws that segregated schools and public accommodations between blacks and whites in the South were called what?
Jim Crow laws
According to Federalist no. 51, which branch of government naturally tends to predominate?
Legislative
Article 1 of the Constitution outlines the powers of which branch?
Legislative
According to monetarism, how did the Federal Reserve cause the Great Depression?
Let the money supply decline
What are our natural rights according to Locke?
Life, Liberty, and property
Which of the following describes "intelligence" as used in D&C 93?
Light and truth Independent in its sphere Was not created
The bulk of the Declaration of Independence is dedicated to what purpose?
Listing of grievances against England
What are the major critiques of technology in American history?
Luddite Critique Green Critique Romantic Critique Social Critique
Which of the following is NOT associated with agency?
Man as a creature must be punished for Adam's transgression
What is the name of the civil rights leader who effectively used civil disobedience and oratorical skills to overcome racial injustice in the late 1950's and early 1960's?
Martin Luther King, Jr.
Which of the following has to be elected directly under the provisions of the original Constitution?
Members of the US House of Representatives
What are the three types of power that America has in foreign policy?
Military power, soft power, economic power
Identify the market weakness on display in the following: Albertson's buys out all other grocery stores and doubles prices?
Monopoly
Which market weakness does the following government action address? Government brings an anti-trust suit against Microsoft, who is the dominant firm in the market?
Monopoly
Which of the following most closely relates to our "special relationship" with nations of the Western Hemisphere?
Monroe Doctrine
In comparative terms, how important is religion to Americans?
More important than in other wealthy countries
Who of the following was raised a Quaker and is widely considered Washington's ablest general in the American Revolution?
Nathaniel Greene
Which best describes the "End of History" thesis?
Nations will converge on liberal democracy
Which of the following terms best defines opposition to immigrants?
Nativism
Where do rights come from, according to Locke?
Nature
Which of the following plans at the Constitutional Convention in 1787 called for a strengthening (not replacing) of the Articles of Confederation and a one-house legislature with one vote for each state?
New Jersey Plan
Which of the following amendments gave women the right to vote?
Nineteenth
What "great truth" did Elizabeth Cady Stanton say was the basis of the right to vote?
No just government can be formed without the consent of the governed
If a law-abiding entrepreneur in a free-market system becomes wealthy, which of the following statements is true?
Other members of society must be better off
John Adams said which of the following?
Our Constitution was made only for a moral and religious people. It is wholly inadequate to the government of any other
Which of the following powers is NOT given to Congress to help it control other branches?
Pardon people convicted of federal crimes
What changed in the relationship between the colonies and England between 1763 and 1776?
Parliament began exercising control over the colonies
Which of the following was included in the five fundamentals of an inspired constitution as mentioned by Dallin H. Oaks?
Popular Sovereignty
Which market weakness does the following government action address? Government provides food stamps.
Poverty
What coordinates activity in a market economy?
Prices
What coordinates economic production in a market economy and tells people what to produce and consume?
Prices
What ensures that there are no long-term shortages in a market economy?
Prices tell producers to increase production
Which of the following is a major foreign relations challenge for the United States?
Proliferation of nuclear weapons
According to the Declaration of Independence, what is the proper role of government?
Protect life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
According to Locke, what is the government's job?
Protect natural rights
Which of the following best describes Article VII of the Constitution?
Ratification
According to Keynesian theory, which of the following is the appropriate fiscal policy to pull the nation out of a recession?
Reduce taxes and raise government spending
Which of the following is the appropriate monetary policy to fight inflation?
Reduce the money supply and raise interest rates
The "Great Compromise" at the Convention resolved debates about which of the following?
Representing people or states in Congress
Which of the following statements is true of Keynesianism today?
Republicans favor Keynesian tax cuts; Democrats favor Keynesian spending increases
What are "Externalities"?
Results of economic transactions that affect people not involved in the transaction
What does the Second Amendment guarantee?
Right to bear arms
What does the First Amendment guarantee?
Right to freedom of speech
What does it mean to have a right to private property?
Right to keep the fruits of your own labor
What are natural rights?
Rights you have in the state of nature
What was the name of the English Puritan who came to America for freedom of religion and separation of Church and State, but was banished and therefore founded Rhode Island?
Roger Williams
Which of the following best describes the Rule of Will?
Rulers use force to impose their desires on others
What does the "store of value" function of money allow people to do?
Save
Which of the following is true about scarcity?
Scarcity implies that we face trade-offs and must make choices Scarcity is the reason we have opportunity cost Scarcity means that we must ration what is available
Which of the following define scarcity?
Scarcity is the reason we have opportunity cost Scarcity means that we must ration what is available Scarcity implies that we face trade-offs and must make choices
Under John Locke's theory, government's main purpose is to do what?
Secure human rights that exist before the government
Which of the following philosophical principles is found in the Declaration of Independence?
Self-evident truths Consent of the governed Natural rights Social Contract theory
How does self-interest compare to selfishness?
Self-interest means pursuing your own interest whether good or evil, while selfishness means helping yourself at the expense of others
Which event turned the opinion of many towards the need for a stronger federal government?
Shay's Rebellion
Which of the following is true of the United States in the early 1800s after the adoption of the US Constitution?
Some states had official religions, but the national government did not recognize an official religion
In the years right after the Civil War, where did immigrants primarily come from?
Southern and Eastern Europe
Why is free exchange so effective in making people wealthy?
Specialization and trade creates efficiency
What does the Bill of Rights contain?
Specific protections of individual rights
Which of the following best describes the economy of the late 1970s?
Stagflation
Which of the following was the US Constitution designed to accomplish?
Strengthen the national government
According to the scriptures, in what way can we use our agency to grow and develop God-like characteristics?
Submit our will to God's will
In the American colonies (pre-1776) that had an established church, what was MOST likely?
Taxes and laws to support an approved religion
Which amendment states that powers not explicitly given to the federal government by the Constitution are reserved for the states and the people?
Tenth Amendment
Which of the following is an example of the Rule of Law?
The British king fails to execute a political foe because the foe has political rights
What event in US history most closely marks the beginning of the Democrat/Republican two-party system?
The Civil War
According to the Declaration of Independence, what is the source of "unalienable rights"?
The Creator
Which of the following is NOT associated with Martin Luther King, Jr.?
The Emmitt Till Murder
What did the Declaratory Act say?
The English parliament had the right to legislate for the colonies
Which situation is LEAST compatible with the Rule of Law?
The Executive Branch has unlimited power to make and enforce laws
Which is true of monetary policy today?
The Fed plays a major role in economic activity
Which government body is in charge of monetary policy?
The Federal Reserve
Which of the following regulates the money supply in the United States?
The Federal Reserve
Which constitutional amendment sought to secure voting rights for all regardless of race?
The Fifteenth Amendment
Which event created a greater level of economic suffering in America than any other previous event?
The Great Depression
According to Paine, who introduced kings into the world?
The Heathens (and then Israel copied)
Which of the following is true of political parties in US history?
The Republican Party was founded to abolish slavery
What is necessary for the market to function?
The Rule of Law
Which of the following organizations helped lead the Civil Rights Movement of the 1950s and 1960s?
The Southern Christian Leadership Conference
Which of the following are associated with Martin Luther King Jr.?
The Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) "I have a dream." Non-Violent protest
Which action by parliament represented the most controversial attempt to raise money directly from the colonists?
The Stamp Act
What promised African-American rights after the Civil War?
The Thirteenth, Fourteenth, and Fifteenth Amendments
Which of the following was true of the American economy at the turn of the 21st century?
The US economy was larger than the next four biggest economies combined
Which of the following best describes foreign policy interventionism?
The US military should have an extensive role around the world
Which of the following best describes isolationism?
The United States should stay out of the political affairs of other nations
Which of the following best defines opportunity cost?
The Value of the next best alternative when we make a decision
Which of the following best describes soft power?
The ability to get what you want through attraction rather than through coercion
Which of the following is true about the Federal Reserve's actions at the beginning and during the Great Depression?
The actions of the Federal Reserve at the beginning of the Great Depression made the depression much worse and may have been the primary cause
What is "federalism"?
The allocation of power between state and federal governments
Which of the following statements is true of US foreign policy?
The basic mission of the United States during the Cold War was to contain communism
Which of the following best describes "ethnocentrism"?
The belief in the inherent superiority of one's own culture
What is the correct definition of "human?"
The capacity to choose good from evil
Why do the colonists claim "no taxation without representation" ?
The colonists could not vote for representatives in parliament
Which best describes the relationship between the colonists and England before 1750?
The colonists were proud to be part of the British Empire
Choose the statement or phrase that Paine would NOT have written in Common Sense:
The constitution of England remains the bulwark of our liberty and the best form of government that man can devise
What is political liberalism?
The definition changes with time
Which statement about the Constitutional Convention is correct?
The delegates disagreed sharply about slavery
Which of the following statements best describes the demand curve for pizza?
The demand curve shows how much pizza that consumers plan to buy at any given price
In stopping state-sponsored prayer at public schools, the Supreme Court in Engel v. Vitale appealed to what?
The establishment clause of the First Amendment
What was the Battle of Yorktown?
The final battle of the American War for Independence
What happened at Lexington and Concord?
The first battle of the War for Independence
Which of the following best describes the Bill of Rights?
The first ten amendments to the Constitution
D&C 134:2 specifies inherent rights to protect including life, the control of property, and
The free exercise of conscience
What was Montesquieu's most important contribution to Constitutionalism?
The idea of splitting governmental power into branches according to function
What was the effect of Shay's Rebellion?
The inadequacy of state governments was exposed
According to the Declaration of Independence, where do rights come from?
The laws of nature and of nature's God
What is the primary reason a simple yellow, wooden pencil so inexpensive?
The many people who participate in making it
A hurricane destroys an oil refinery that produces gasoline. What impact will this have in the gasoline market?
The market price will increase
What is gross domestic product (GDP)?
The market value of all final goods and services produced within a country in a year
What was Franklin D. Roosevelt's position on the economy before he was elected president?
The national government had no Constitutional authority to create welfare programs
What is the "unemployment rate"?
The percentage of people looking for work but are unable to find it
What is the equilibrium market price?
The point at which the supply and demand curves meet
Which of the following did the Anti-Federalists fear?
The power of the national government would restrict the liberties of the people
Which statement correctly describes a principle contained in the "auxiliary precautions" spoken of by Madison?
The power to make, to enforce, and to interpret the law should be separated into three distinct branches or departments
Which best describes the "interest rate"?
The price of money
Which of the following statements best describes a pizza market that is in equilibrium?
The price of pizza is such that the pizza restaurants plan on selling the same amount of pizza that consumers plan to buy
Which is the most accurate description of income in the United States?
The rich and the poor have both gotten richer, but at different rates
Which of the following is NOT a right that the government is designed to protect ("secure"), according to Section 134:2?
The right of provision of healthcare
Each of the following EXCEPT one represents a basic, natural right that would have been discussed in the serious political writings of colonial time including the Declaration of Independence. Choose the one that does NOT represent a basic, natural right.
The right to economic equality
What, according to Madison, is the "primary control" on the power of government?
The virtue of the people
Why did the colonies declare independence?
Their freedom, democracy, and independence were threatened
Which was one of the key problems under the Articles of Confederation?
There was no Executive
Which of the following is true of religion in colonial America?
There were religious tests to hold public office in many of the colonies
Which is true of the two major political parties in the United States?
They are considered middle-of-the-road because they must attract a majority of American voters
Based on their understanding of the nature of man, which statement correctly describes the Founders' view of government and its structure?
They believed that self-interest could be directed to promote freedom
Which of the following is true of political parties?
They emerged in the late 18th century during Washington's presidency
Why were Americans initially reluctant to create a national government?
They feared tyranny like they had under Great Britain
What are some advantages of science and technology?
They give new products and services
What are some of the advantages of science and technology?
They give new products and services
Why were the officers of the US Revolutionary Army angry towards the end of the war?
They had not received pay
Which statement about the Virginia Plan is correct?
They provided the ideas and framework for discussion in the early days of the convention
How do constitutions create political liberty?
They restrain the ability of sinful, corruptible humans to oppress
According to James Madison, what should auxiliary precautions do in the Constitutional system?
They should supply through opposite and rival interests the structures of government which truly "oblige" the government to control itself
Which of the following is true of the Enron scandal and other business scandals in US history?
They show that some people break the law in opposition to market principles
Which amendment to the Constitution abolished slavery?
Thirteenth
The increase in household income inequality over time in the United States implies what?
This is a complex problem that is not easily fixed
Franklin D. Roosevelt, while governor of New York, said, "The Constitution of the United States gives Congress no power to legislate in the matter of a great number of vital problems of government, such as the conduct of public utilities, of banks, of insurance, of business, of agriculture, of education, of social welfare, and of a dozen other important features. Washington must never be permitted to interfere in these avenues of our affairs." Which of the following statements is the most correct?
This statement suggests that in the view of Governor Roosevelt, the New Deal was unconstitutional
Which religions are most attractive to Americans as a whole?
Those that do not change to fit the times
Who of the following is typically considered a "winner" during unanticipated inflation?
Those who borrow money
How do we know what our natural rights are?
Thought experiment of the state of nature
How did the lower classes gain voting rights?
Through abolition of property-owning requirements
According to Ezra Taft Benson, what is the most important single function of government?
To secure the rights and freedoms of individual citizens
What was the major problem with US Government before the Constitutional Convention?
Too weak to uphold the Rule of Law
Which amendment of the Constitution says citizens can vote if they are 18 years of age?
Twenty-sixth
In theory, what is the most likely outcome from a large increase in minimum wage?
Unemployment
Which of the following is true of the United States during the Great Depression?
Unemployment reached 25%
According to Madison, what is the "most common and durable source of fractions"?
Unequal distribution of property
What happened at the Battle of Trenton?
Washington made a successful surprise attack that kept the cause alive
Which of the following conditions is necessary for a free-market economy to work well?
Well-defined and enforced property rights
Which of the following is the first line of the Declaration of Independence?
When in the course of human events
Which of the following is true about greed and markets?
When people act in their own self-interest, market forces generally guide them to act in the interest of others
How does the Industrial age compare to the Post-Industrial or Information age?
While machines did the work of humans in the Industrial age, in the Information age, machines also do some thinking for humans
Why could more people in the American colonies vote than in Europe?
Widespread land ownership
Which of the following is considered an attribute of "public virtue"?
Willingness to compromise politically
The Seneca Falls Declaration was a major part of which movement?
Woman's Suffrage
Is there cooperation in the market economy?
Yes, between producers and consumers
What did the Thirteenth, Fourteenth, and Fifteenth Amendments do?
abolished slavery and granted citizenship and voting rights regardless of race
Designing government so that "ambition [is] made to counteract ambition" is central to the idea of which of the following?
auxiliary precautions
Elder Oaks speaks of the "miracle of ratification" in the sense that it happened:
despite doubts among delegates, substantial opposition, and close votes in some states
In proper order, what are the four technological ages of human history?
hunter-gatherer, agricultural, industrial, information
How are prices determined in a competitive market?
interaction of supply and demand
How did the Magna Carta advance the cause of liberty?
it put written limitations on royal authority
According to Natural Law, if government went beyond its authority to protect and secure the rights of mankind, those who are governed had the right to:
resist and rebel
Rule of Law is evident when:
the people restrict their own actions
Factions become a problem when what?
they become a majority and threaten natural rights