US GOV Primavera 2020
How did The Prince change European thinking?
The book looked at political leadership in a realistic rather than idealistic way.
Which statement best describes the role of the monarch under the British parliamentary system?
The power of the monarch is limited by the constitution.
What was the significance of the Law of the Twelve Tables?
These laws were easy to understand and made available to the citizens.
Which English Parliament traditions were adopted into the Constitution? Select all that apply.
representative government AND bicameral legislature
Which civil liberties are enumerated in the Bill of Rights? Select all that apply.
right to privacy AND right to equal protection under the law
How many states were needed to ratify the Constitution in 1789?
ten
What was the House of Burgesses?
the first elected legislature in North America
What does the Tenth Amendment give to the states?
the powers not given to the federal government
Why was the Philadelphia Convention called in 1787?
to amend the Articles of Confederation
Why did colonist leaders hold a conference in Albany, New York, in 1754?
to determine how to defend the British colonies in North America
The Fourth Amendment protects people from what?
unlawful searches and seizures
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In The Spirit of the Laws, Montesquieu lays out a system for what type of government?
a three-branch government
Read the sentence. The Spartan system of government provides the United States with a model for _[blank]_. Which option correctly completes the sentence?
separation of powers between different branches
What governmental practices led to the writing of the English Bill of Rights? Select all that apply.
James II created a standing army that killed hundreds of Protestants. AND The Crown had tortured the accused to receive confessions for crimes. AND James II had created laws restricting the right of Protestants to bear arms.
Who is the father of the Constitution and the Bill of Rights?
James Madison
How was the House of Burgesses different than the British Parliament?
The House of Burgesses was more open to the average colonist because officials were locally elected.
How did the Romans influence the creation of the United States government? Select all that apply.
The Romans created a representative democracy. AND The Romans established a system of justice based on written laws.
In which work did Rousseau state that surrendering individual rights for the good of all would create equality for everyone?
The Social Contract
Which option identifies a primary goal of mercantilism?
amassing wealth through trade
Read the sentence. Because King James II had abused his power, the English Bill of Rights sought to increase the power of _[blank]_. Which terms correctly complete the sentence? Select all that apply.
citizens AND Parliament
Read the sentence. The Magna Carta helped to establish the idea of a _[blank]_ between the government and its citizens. Which option correctly completes the sentence?
social contract
Which option describes the correct order of the steps in the nomination process?
primaries and caucuses, convention, delegates nominate candidates on ticket, election day
How are the governments of Sparta and the United States similar?
Both systems separate governmental powers into three different branches.
Which church promoted Charlemagne's divine right to rule?
Catholic Church
What agreement served as the first constitution of the 13 original states?
Articles of Confederation
How did the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom impact the development of the US government?
The First Amendment prevented Congress from establishing a state religion.
Read the sentence. The Albany Plan in 1754 is most significant as an early _[blank]_. Which option correctly completes the sentence?
attempt to unite the colonies under one government
Which features of the Massachusetts Constitution later influenced the writers of the US Constitution?
bicameral legislature and power of veto
Which identifies the fundamental principles and laws by which a state or country is governed?
constitution
Which functions of government are defined in the Preamble to the Constitution? Select all that apply.
establish Justice for citizens AND provide for the common defense
What services did the Catholic Church provide to ease the burden of peasants serving under feudalism? Select all that apply.
health care AND education
Which options are common to both the British Parliament and the US government system? Select all that apply.
house and senate AND executive
Which powers are enumerated for Congress in the Constitution? Select all that apply.
lay taxes AND declare war
What ideas were brought forth by John Locke's Two Treatises of Civil Government? Select all that apply.
natural rights AND social contract
Read the sentence. The similarities between the Magna Carta and the Constitution include _[blank]_. Which options correctly complete the sentence? Select all that apply.
protection of religious freedom AND jury trials
What is the upper house also referred to as?
senate
Which ideas in the US Constitution were included earlier in Georgia's constitution? Select all that apply.
separation of powers AND basic rights for individuals
Read the sentence. Plato believed that a _[blank]_ would arise out of an aristocracy if individuals who had been selected to serve were not of the best quality. Which option correctly completes the sentence?
timocracy
Why did the British Parliament create the English Bill of Rights?
to strengthen the rights of citizens
Read the sentence. The Albany Plan was the first step in determining how to establish a government that would _[blank]_ the colonies. Which option correctly completes the sentence?
unite
How did the Romans influence the creation of a representative government and written law? Select all that apply.
writing down the law and making it available to the public AND allowing elected leaders to speak for the citizens they represented
Match each term with the correct definition. 1) feudalism 2) servient tenement 3) divine right 4) warrior class 5) bonds of obedience
1) a system in which people worked and fought for nobles, who in turn gave them protection and use of land 2) land that is owned by a landlord and worked by others in servitude 3) the idea that monarchs were placed in their positions by God and ruled by His command 4) in the feudal system, individuals who fought for the noble classes; known as knights in Europe and samurai in Japan 5) in the feudal system, the code of conduct followed by the warrior class; known as chivalry in Europe and Bushido in Japan
Match each term with the correct definition. 1) communism 2) socialism 3) fascism 4) democracy 5) republic
1) all property is controlled by the state in the name of the people 2) the state regulates the economy and provides many goods and services 3) an extreme form of nationalism 4) rule by the people 5) rule by democratically elected representatives
Match each term with the correct definition. 1) market economy 2) command economy 3) mixed market economy 4) traditional economy
1) economy dominated by private business 2) government-controlled economy 3) government offers some goods and services 4) economy that is based on custom
What is the main difference between a federal government and a unitary government?
A federal government shares power with state and local governments while a unitary government has complete control over local governments.
Which statement describes an advantage and disadvantage of a market economy?
A market economy encourages business opportunities but does little to address income inequality.
Which point did James Madison make in Federalist No. 51?
A system of checks and balances would prevent power from becoming concentrated in any one branch or person.
What was the predecessor to the Articles of Confederation?
Albany Plan of Union
Read the sentence. The Necessary and Proper clause is also called the _[blank]_ Clause because it allows Congress to stretch its powers beyond those specifically enumerated in the Constitution. Which option correctly completes the sentence?
Elastic
Which best describes the role of mercantilism during the 1600s?
European countries wanted to expand their wealth by exporting raw materials from colonies.
How did the Pilgrims influence the notion of representative democracy?
Government officials were selected locally.
How did Pericles encourage Athenians to take responsibility in government?
He advised them to write their own constitution.
What was Jefferson's view of government and religion?
He believed that church and state should be separate.
How did Pericles influence the formation of the United States government?
He encouraged the people of Athens to write their own constitution.
What led King John I to sign the Magna Carta?
He wanted to maintain peace with the nobles.
Which amendment to the United States Constitution is similar to the English Bill of Rights?
IS NOT: the First Amendment's guarantee prohibiting speech
What is one role of issue advocacy advertising?
Issue advocacy advertising can be used to raise voter awareness about important public problems or controversies.
How did the Articles of Confederation give limited powers to the national government?
It could not tax the people.
Which statement is characteristic of a traditional economy?
Most people are involved in agriculture.
Which option is a reason why public funding is important in election campaigns?
Public funding can help candidates who don't have wealthy supporters run for office.
What do federalism and dual sovereignty mean with respect to the Constitution?
State and federal governments would each have their own separate powers.
Read the quotation. Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed. How did the Articles of Confederation successfully implement this ideal from the Declaration of Independence? Select all that apply.
The Articles gave equal voting power to all states in the Congress. AND The Articles required 9 or more of the 13 states to approve new laws.
What was the purpose of the Articles of Confederation?
The Articles of Confederation were designed to provide the 13 colonies with a system to work together in times of need, like war.
Which event led to King John I signing the Magna Carta?
The English nobles rebelled.
What is the significance of the Bill of Rights?
The amendments constitute the government's recognition of naturally occurring rights and liberties.
Why did so many Pilgrims and Puritans move to the New World?
They were persecuted for their religion in England and wanted religious freedom in the New World.
Read the sentence. The Articles of Confederation was exposed as an ineffective governing system because _[blank]_. Which option correctly completes the sentence?
individual states could ignore the United States government
What are the two ways for ratifying and amending the Constitution? Select all that apply.
introducing legislation into Congress AND calling an amendment convention
Read the sentence. Adam Smith believed that governments should not interfere in the economy. This approach is known as _[blank]_ . Which best completes the sentence?
laissez faire
Read the sentence. John Locke's Two Treatises of Civil Government changed the nature of government by providing the ideas of _[blank]_. Which options correctly complete the sentence? Select all that apply.
natural rights AND social contract
Read this statement by Thomas Jefferson. "That to secure these rights, governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed." Where does the power of the government come from, according to Jefferson?
the people
What did the Second Charter of Virginia provide to the colonists?
the rights to establish a representative government
What prompted King James I to issue a second charter to give colonists more rights to land and government?
the success of the Jamestown Colony
Read the sentence. Baron de Montesquieu's The Spirit of the Laws changed the nature of government by providing the ideas of _[blank]_. Which option correctly completes the sentence?
three-branch government
What are some of the similarities between the Magna Carta and the United States Constitution? Select all that apply.
trial by jury of one's peers AND separation of church and state
Why was Shays's Rebellion important?
It showed that the Articles of Confederation were weak.
Why is the Mayflower Compact important?
It was the first document of self-government in the New World.
Which class rose to new power and established assemblies and tribunals to serve their needs?
plebeians
Match each term with the correct definition. 1) caucus 2) runoff 3) ticket 4) delegate
1) a conference or meeting of leaders, typically of a political party 2) a final election to decide an earlier undecided race 3) two or more candidates running as a team 4) a person elected or assigned to represent others
Match each term with the correct definition. 1) PAC (political action committee) 2) special interest group 3) lobbyist 4) soft money
1) a nongovernmental group that raises money to influence elections or legislation 2) a group that politically represents a specific industry or cause 3) someone who tries to influence elected officials on behalf of an industry or cause. 4) funding used for indirect advertising on behalf of political candidates
Match each key term with the correct definition. 1) a government in which power is held by the most qualified individuals who have no interest in monetary gain 2) a government consisting of a small group of people 3) a government based on principles of military glory; rulers include military personnel 4) a government established through one person coming to power in order to maintain order but exercising power in an unjust manner 5) a government that replaced rulers who mistreated the masses and became a system where the lower classes vote for how the government should be run
1) aristocracy 2) oligarchy 3) timocracy 4) tyranny 5) mobocracy
Match the colonies with the definitions. 1) Virginia 2) Massachusetts 3) Pennsylvania
1) colony whose economic independence through tobacco production led to the creation of the House of Burgesses 2) colony founded by Separatists and Puritans, whose religious values promoted a spirit of hard work that led to economic prosperity through shipping 3) colony whose practice of religious tolerance led to a creative atmosphere that promoted cultural and economic development
Match each term with the correct definition. 1) Anti-Federalist 2) bipartisanship 3) Federalist 4) platform
1) early American political party that wanted strong state government and focus on personal property 2) cooperation between political parties that otherwise oppose each other 3) early American political party that advocated a strong national government 4) a set of aims, ideas, and principles followed by a political party, usually expressed in a written document
Identify the excerpts from the Mayflower Compact and the Preamble of the United States Constitution that are similar. ~Mayflower Compact~ ... in the Presence of God and one another, covenant and combine ourselves together into a civil Body Politick, for our better Ordering and Preservation, and Furtherance of the Ends aforesaid: And by Virtue hereof do enact, constitute, and frame, such just and equal Laws, Ordinances,Acts, Constitutions, and Officers, from time to time, as shall be thought most meet and convenient for the general Good of the Colony; unto which we promise all due Submission and Obedience. ~Preamble to the Constitution~ We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America. 1) Both 2)Mayflower Compact 3) Constitution
1) general welfare 2) combine ourselves together into a civil Body Politick 3) establish Justice, ensure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense
Match each term with the correct definition. 1) prime minister 2) speaker of the lower house 3) frontbenchers 4) backbenchers 5) senate
1) head of the majority party in the lower house 2) presiding officer over elected officials from the counties 3) members of Parliament who are loyal to the prime minister 4) majority members of Parliament who are not in a leadership position 5) legislative body; also called the upper house
Match each term with the correct definition. 1) dictatorship 2) oligarchy 3) theocracy 4) absolute monarchy 5) unitary
1) rule by a single individual 2) rule by a small group of individuals 3) rule by religious leaders 4) rule by a hereditary head of state 5) rule by a central government
Match each key term with the correct definition. 1) timocracy 2) tyranny 3) oligarchy 4) mobocracy 5) aristocracy
1) rule by leaders who rise from the military to command a society where everyone is required to produce 2) rule by a powerful leader who brings order out of chaos 3) rule by a small group of wealthy property owners who use their power for their own benefit 4) rule by the poor gathering large numbers to rebel against existing leadership, then directly voting for how government should operate 5) rule by philosopher-kings, selfless individuals who have no interest in monetary gain and rely on the producers to provide life's necessities
Which document enumerates the limitations of the federal government and the personal freedoms of United States citizens?
Bill of Rights
How did the accessibility of individuals to their church council in Jamestown impact government?
Jamestown colonists expected to have access to government officials.
How did the Mayflower Compact influence later American government? Select all that apply.
Like the US Constitution, it was a written agreement between individuals about how their government would work. AND The colonial council that it established resembled the city councils currently in place in the United States.
Read the sentence. _[blank]_ believed if slaves were counted as part of the population then they should be taxed accordingly. Which option correctly completes the sentence?
Northerners
Why was the Three-Fifths Compromise necessary?
Northerners believed that if slaves were counted as part of the population, then the Southern states would dominate the House of Representatives. AND Southerners feared that they would be taxed twice if each slave were counted as property as well as part of the population.
Why did Benjamin Franklin change Thomas Jefferson's original phase of "We hold these truths to be sacred" to "We hold these truths to be self-evident"?
Only through reason could a new nation protect the rights of the people.
How do Britain's proportional elections influence the government?
Proportional elections allow minority parties greater representation, but the larger number of representatives may make it difficult for members of government to form coalitions.
How did the Connecticut Compromise in the Philadelphia Convention lead to the acceptance of the Constitution?
The ability for each state to choose their delegates for the upper house allowed for equal representation among the states, allowing for the passage of the Constitution.
Who was the author of the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
Which documents were influenced by the Magna Carta? Select all that apply.
US Constitution AND Declaration of Independence
Which ideas were created by James Madison? Select all that apply.
Virginia Plan AND Three-Fifths Compromise
