Chapter 4
Which of the following would be expected in a state that practices constitutionalism?
Citizens' individual rights are guaranteed.
The Supreme Court ruling in District of Columbia v. Heller dealt with __________.
the extent of gun rights
What is one common feature of the Japanese and U.S. constitutions?
It is difficult for constitutional amendments to be passed in both countries.
Limits on free speech in the United States usually connect with __________.
national security concerns
The U.S. president is commander-in-chief of the military but needs approval from the Senate to sign treaties. This shows the __________ in the United States.
operation of checks and balances
A long and detailed constitution is likely to be __________.
relatively new
The term "judicial activism" refers to a court's tendency to __________.
strike down laws
How does the United States differ from most other countries in terms of its treatment of freedom of expression?
The U.S. government is more restrictive of press freedom.
How would the framers of the U.S. Constitution most likely react to the structure of government outlined in the Russian constitution?
They would criticize it for giving too much power to the executive.
Japan's constitution was drafted by the United States in __________.
1946
Which statement explains how civil rights differ from human rights?
Civil rights only arose with the advent of modern democracy but are essential for ensuring human rights.
Which of these is a risk inherent in the American concept of judicial review?
Conservative or liberal judges may rule based on their political ideology.
How did the UN General Assembly react to Nazi and Japanese actions during World War II?
It adopted the Universal Declaration on Human Rights.
In what way does the U.S. Constitution differ from most other constitutions?
It is shorter and more vague than most other constitutions.
What did the Magna Carta do?
It limited the power of the British monarchy.
Which statement best describes how the Japanese constitution differs from the U.S. constitution?
Japan's constitution is shorter but more specific about individual rights.
Jeremy Bentham would have been most likely to agree with which of the following statements?
Rights are granted by society.
The State Duma is the legislature in what country?
Russia
Which of the following would make the Universal Declaration on Human Rights more effective?
a feasible mechanism for enforcement
A constituent assembly is __________.
a legislature convened to draft a new constitution
The Pentagon Papers case is generally seen as a victory for those who support __________.
an activist press
A written document outlining the structure of a political system is a __________.
constitution
The Supreme Court rulings in District of Columbia v. Heller and Miller v. the United States show that __________.
constitutions are subject to reinterpretation over time
In most European countries, __________ is an illegal form of speech.
denying the Holocaust
The UN's Universal Declaration on Human Rights has helped to further the cause of human rights globally by __________.
establishing norms of human rights conduct that nations are reluctant to violate openly
The "clear and present danger" doctrine was an early interpretation of the limits on __________.
freedom of speech
Germany's constitution contains provisions that __________.
give the public control over the economy
Which doctrine allows detainees to argue their innocence before a judge?
habeas corpus
The ability of courts to decide if laws are constitutional is called __________.
judicial review
It is dangerous for a country to keep introducing new constitutions because this __________.
undermines the legitimacy of government and the rule of law
