Government semester 1 final

which phrase best illustrates enumerated powers within the constitution

powers specifically listed and given to the federal government

when the articles of confederation was adopted, the government's most pressing concern was

states rights

which of the following was a important contribution to the New Jersey plan to the creation of the constitution

the 3/5ths compromise

correctly identify which of the following was affected by the magna carta

the charter only describes the relationship between the crown nobles and clergy

senator smith is running for reelection, which is the best example of a constituent

the citizens living within his state

which of the following was created by binding to others

the connecticut or great compromise

identify the best example of a ex-post-facto law.

the new 55 mph speed limit will go into effect starting wednesday. fred furn was given a speeding ticket by violating the new speed on the proceeding... (couldn't hear the rest)

which executive actions best demonstrates a check on legislative branches of power

the president vetoes a bill passed by congress

identify the best definition for procedural due process

the principle that government must respect all of a persons legal rights

which of these is the main function of the due process of law

the right to be treated fairly by government law enforcement in the courts

which actions best describes the session in the history of the united states

the south claimed to be a sovereign nation

how many representatives in congress does Missouri have

2

the connecticut or great compromise resolved the issue of

representation in congress

which statement best describes limited government?

constitutional government that incorporates rule of law

Who is known as the "Father of the Constitution"?

James Madison

which phrase best identifies the purpose of an amendment?

a change or a addition to a legal document

which example best illustrates the principle of judicial review

a constitutional government govern by the rule of law

which statement best describes the bill of rights

a list of basic rights that the federal government may not interfere with and must protect

which statement best describes the structure of government under legislative supremacy

a parliament can carry government with a legislature that holds majority power

which of the following definitions correctly defines a bill

a proposed law that has been submitted by either the house or the senate

identify the statement that best describes a tariff

a tax or duty on exported goods

inalienable rights are inherent to each individual regardless to wealth, social status or birth. analyse the above statement and predict how it will impact government.

all citizens would be treated equally

identify the effect of ratification of the U.S constitution upon states

all states are required to adhere to each provision of the constitution

the delegates to the constitutional convention were assigned and had the authority to

amend the articles of confederation

select the political philosophy which best fits the above quote by patrick henry, if you make the citizens of this country agree to be the subjects of one great consolidated empire of america, your government will not have sufficient energy to keep them together

antifederalists

which article of the constitution established the executive branch?

article 2

which of the following is considered to be the first constitution of the united states.

articles of confederation

which is the best example of fundamental rights

basic rights to life, liberty and property

a law that would let the legislature condemn a person to death without a trial is called

bill of attainder

an individual citizen dedicated to the common welfare of their community even at a personal cost. what term best describes the information in the statement?

civic virtue

a form of government that derives its power directly or indirectly from the people it is administered by officials with withholding power for limited time and incorporates representative constitutions" James Madison. identify the term that best reflects madison's quote.

delegated power or authority

which part of the connecticut compromise benefits states with smaller population.

each state has 2 representatives in the senate

identify the best example of rule of law.

every member of society much obey the law.

which of the following correctly identifies the missing branches under the articles of confederation

executive and judicial branches

a number of citizens whether amounting to a majority or minority of a whole, who are united and actuated by some common impulse of passion or interest diverse to the rights of other citizens or to the permanent and aggravate interests of the community. which political term best describes madison's quote?

factions

what is the name of the powers not stated in the U.S constitution but are necessary and proper to ensure the efficient operation of the country

inferred powers

which statement best describes the impact of suffrage for all free men that owned property?

it allowed these males the right to vote

choose the statement that best identifies the importances of separation of powers

it incorporates checks and balances between the branches of government to control abusive authority

identify the effect that checks and balances have on the legislative process

it places limits on the power or authority so that one branch, one house, or official cannot dominate the other

identify the effect that checks and balances have in the legislative process

it protects popular sovereignty in the well of the people

shays rebellion was significant because

it represented the realization that government under the articles of confederation was failing

the literal meeting of habeas corpus refers to

lawful detention of a suspect

identify the term which best fits this definition. the right of the people are based on a higher law than laws made by humans

natural rights

john locke set the treaties of simple government advocates

natural rights

read and analyse the above quote from the declaration, the origins of this concept can be traced to what philosophy? "We hold these truths to be self evident that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their creator with certain inalienable rights , among these being life, liberty and the pursuit to happiness."

natural rights

which of the following is not a characteristic of classical republicanism?

natural rights

a bill of attainder is

none of the above

which trait is not exclusively associated with the concept of the common good?

permitting individuals to profit from office if it helps others

which example best demonstrates a constitutional government?

places limit on power of elected officials

which headline best illustrates an example of checks and balances

senate confirms a new chief justice

mont is credited with devising the basic constitutional principle of

separation of powers

the phrase in the declaration of independence stating that governments are instituted among men deriving their just powers from the consent of the govern illustrates the principle of

social contract

the tenth amendment references reserved powers, who gets these powers?

the states and the people

identify which phrase best explains popular sovereignty

the ultimate political authority rest within the people

which of these circumstances best illustrates why the colonists felt writs of assistance were unfair

the warrants allowed authorities to search property for anything without probable cause

which sentence best identifies the federalist philosophy

they urge ratification of the U.S constitution and a strong central government

which statement best describes the Mayflower compact

this document was a early example of social contract theory

what is the main purpose of the necessary and proper clause within the constitution

to allow congress the power to expand its enumerated powers and allow the government to address unforeseen issues.

which phrase best illustrates the definition of impeachment `

to bring charges against the public official

which statement best describes a function of a written constitution?

to ensure limited government

which statement best illustrates the main purpose of a political party

to join together people who hold similar points of view about government

what is the main function of the legislative branch?

to make laws

identify the constitutional function of the electoral college

votes for the president and vice president after the popular vote in the general election