WCSD GOVERNMENT

Athens and Sparta were both countries. city-states. monarchies. empires.

B city-states.

How does the Speaker exercise power over a committee? by preventing a committee from meeting by rejecting the findings of the committee by appointing the chair and a majority of the members by appointing the whip as a voting member of the committee

C by appointing the chair and a majority of the members

When a Constitutional Amendment is BLANK it is interpreted. disparaged developed construed enumerated

C construed

In the case Roe v. Wade, the Supreme Court ruled that state laws were protected by federal laws. were protected by the Ninth Amendment. violated the right to privacy. violated the Second Amendment.

C violated the right to privacy.

Based on its role as outlined in the US Constitution, which function is most commonly carried out by the House of Representatives? electing a president in a deadlock impeaching a federal employee reviewing Senate tax bills creating laws

D creating laws

Based on this graph, which percentage of poll respondents were Democrats in November 2012? 25 percent 30 percent 35 percent 40 percent

NOT 30 percent

The Virginia Plan supported the idea of representation based on population. unicameral legislation. equal representation of states. multi-cameral representation.

NOT unicameral legislation.

How does the Tenth Amendment differ from the rest of the amendments in the Bill of Rights? The Tenth Amendment reserves the rights of the states. The Tenth Amendment makes the Constitution applicable to state law. The Tenth Amendment involves unenumerated rights. The Tenth Amendment establishes the role of state governments.

A The Tenth Amendment reserves the rights of the states.

Congressional powers listed in the Constitution are BLANK powers.

B. expressed

Which would most likely fall under the original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court? a case involving the laws of a single state a case between two companies a case appealed from a lower court a case between two states

D a case between two states

BLANK supported the Enlightenment idea that people are naturally selfish. THOMAS HOBBES JOHN LOCKE BARON DE MONTESQUIEU

NOT JOHN LOCKE

BLANK rights are basic rights to which all humans are entitled.

Natural

BLANK supported the Enlightenment idea that people are naturally selfish. Thomas Hobbes John Locke Baron de Montesquieu

Thomas Hobbes

A Democrat can vote in a Republican primary in states that hold open primaries. hold closed primaries. have indirect primaries. have party caucuses.

A

How can effective state laws best support a fair election process? State laws can ensure fair access for voters to registration and polling places. State laws can prohibit political speech if it is considered controversial. State laws can restrict voting rights if the government has a good reason. State laws can benefit some people and hurt others to keep an election fair.

A

Which of these is the best reason to explain why candidates for office hire campaign staff to run their campaigns? Campaigns are complex undertakings, and candidates must hire staff members to manage specific activities. If candidates for office lose their runs for office, they can blame staff members for what went wrong. Candidates hire staff members because campaigns provide an opportunity to give jobs to family members and friends. Campaigns are run according to accepted rules, and one of those rules is that candidates for office must hire campaign staff.

A

Which statement best explains the Privileges and Immunities clause of Article IV of the Constitution? All Americans have the same basic rights, no matter what state they live in or travel to. States have the ability to create their own Bills of Rights that applies only to their citizens. If a citizen of one state travels to another state, they are only expected to follow the laws of the home state. States have the right to apply laws differently to citizens of different states.

A All Americans have the same basic rights, no matter what state they live in or travel to.

Which is a true statement about James McCulloch of McCulloch v. Maryland? He ran a federal bank in Maryland. He refused to pay federal taxes. He paid state and federal taxes. He owned a state bank in Maryland.

A He ran a federal bank in Maryland.

Read the Gallup poll results of registered voters when asked this question. Thinking about how the gun issue might affect your vote for major offices, would you—only vote for a candidate who shares your views on gun control, would you consider a candidate's position on gun control as just one of many important factors when voting, or would you not consider gun control a major issue? Based on the data, which is the best conclusion about the importance of the Second Amendment to a voter's choice of candidate? Most voters think a candidate's opinion on the Second Amendment is one important issue to consider. A small number of voters think a candidate's opinion on the Second Amendment is important. Most voters think a candidate's opinion on the Second Amendment is the most important consideration. A small number of voters think a candidate's opinion on the Second Amendment is one important issue.

A Most voters think a candidate's opinion on the Second Amendment is one important issue to consider.

Which is a main idea in the right to privacy? People can make their own lawful decisions. People can protect their property by any means necessary. People can decide if the government is intruding in their lives. People can keep any possessions without government intervention.

A People can make their own lawful decisions.

The Electoral Vote is tied between two presidential candidates. What happens next? The House votes to determine who wins the presidency. The Senate votes to determine who wins the presidency. The presidency is decided by the Supreme Court. The presidency is decided by the popular vote.

A The House votes to determine who wins the presidency.

Which best explains how the Senate affects the powers of the president? The Senate must approve many presidential actions. The Senate often has more powers than the president. The Senate must have the same powers as the president. The Senate often rejects many presidential actions.

A The Senate must approve many presidential actions.

How does the Seventh Amendment differ from the other amendments dealing with procedural rights in the Bill of Rights? The Seventh Amendment applies to state court proceedings. The Seventh Amendment applies to international court proceedings. The Seventh Amendment applies to military court proceedings. The Seventh Amendment applies to civil court proceedings.

A The Seventh Amendment applies to state court proceedings.

How does the Tenth Amendment differ from the rest of the amendments in the Bill of Rights? The Tenth Amendment reserves the rights of the states, whereas the others only reserve the rights of the people. The Tenth Amendment makes the Constitution applicable to state law, whereas the others apply only to federal law. The Tenth Amendment involves unenumerated rights, whereas the others only outline enumerated rights. The Tenth Amendment establishes the role of state governments, whereas the others establish the role of federal government.

A The Tenth Amendment reserves the rights of the states, whereas the others only reserve the rights of the people.

Which statement best explains why Article III of the Constitution gives Congress the ability to create lower courts inferior to the Supreme Court "from time to time"? The framers of the Constitution believed that as the country grew, more courts would be needed to meet its needs. The framers of the Constitution believed that as courts made unpopular decisions, they would need to be replaced. The framers of the Constitution wanted to ensure that Congress always had more power than the courts. The framers of the Constitution wanted to ensure that new courts were always being created so new judges could be appointed.

A The framers of the Constitution believed that as the country grew, more courts would be needed to meet its needs.

Why would the right to privacy implied in the Ninth Amendment not protect an individual writing a blog? The information is freely given to others. The writer may express dangerous ideas. The information may be unreliable or untruthful. The writer may be hiding behind a false identity.

A The information is freely given to others.

Which best explains how the structure of the executive office of the president helps fulfill Presidency's office's role? The office is led by the chief of staff, who serves as a key adviser to the president. The office has multiple levels of staff and advisers who help the president in many areas. The office is led by the vice president, who serves as a key adviser to the president. The office has a single level of staff and advisers who help the president in many areas.

A The office is led by the chief of staff, who serves as a key adviser to the president.

Which of these was not a key difference between Northern and Southern states at the Constitutional Convention? Wanting to protect states' interests vs. a government with strict rules Having more, larger cities vs. having fewer, smaller cities Wanting to protect agriculture vs. protect industries Having many enslaved people vs. using less enslaved labor

A Wanting to protect states' interests vs. a government with strict rules

Which process does Article V of the Constitution describe? amending the Constitution granting powers to the states contradicting federal law returning enslaved persons

A amending the Constitution

How did the philosophers of the Enlightenment view the relationship between government and the governed? as mutually beneficial as more beneficial to the government as more beneficial to the governed as balanced

A as mutually beneficial

A qualification for president under Article II of the Constitution is being born in the United States. being born in Washington DC. living for ten years in the United States. living for ten years in Washington DC.

A being born in the United States.

The selection of federal judges by the executive branch is an example of checks and balances. original jurisdiction. advice and consent. appellate jurisdiction.

A checks and balances.

Which of these actions is forbidden by the Constitution? creating a law ex post facto borrowing money from the government passing "necessary and proper" laws regulating trade with foreign countries

A creating a law ex post facto

What is the focus of Article I of the Constitution? describing the powers and structure of the legislative branch defining bicameral and unicameral houses explaining the veto and override processes reviewing the executive branch of the government

A describing the powers and structure of the legislative branch

Which is a component of the modern Democratic Party's platform? extending the role of government into industries that have been traditionally private, like healthcare reducing government oversight of economic practices reducing the role of government in industries that have been traditionally private, like energy production expanding investment in national defense

A extending the role of government into industries that have been traditionally private, like healthcare

Read the excerpt from the Constitution of the United States, Article 1, Section 8. [Congress shall have power] to regulate Commerce with foreign Nations, and among the several States. This excerpt reinforces the idea of federal supremacy. implied powers. balance of powers. judicial review.

A federal supremacy.

According to the Constitution, the amount of time the president and vice president serve in office together for one term is four years. six years. seven years. ten years.

A four years.

Which lists the steps involved in approving the Constitution in the correct order? i. The Constitution was sent to the states for a vote. ii. States voted on whether to approve the Constitution. iii. Nine of the thirteen original states had to approve it. iv. The Constitution became law. i. The Constitution was sent to Congress for a vote. ii. Congress voted on whether to approve the Constitution. iii. Two-thirds of Congressional representatives had to approve it. iv. The Constitution became law. i. The Constitution was sent to the states for a vote. ii. States voted on whether to approve the Constitution. iii. All of the original states had to approve it. iv. The Constitution became law. i. The Constitution was sent to Congress for a vote. ii. Congress voted on whether to approve the Constitution. iii. Three-fourths of Congressional representatives had to approve it. iv. The Constitution became law.

A i. The Constitution was sent to the states for a vote. ii. States voted on whether to approve the Constitution. iii. Nine of the thirteen original states had to approve it. iv. The Constitution became law.

A main purpose of the president's State of the Union address is to identify major policy issues. explain Supreme Court decisions. challenge congressional actions. speak out against political opponents.

A identify major policy issues.

When campaign workers are canvassing neighborhoods, one of their goals is to identify voters who will support their candidate. sell campaign buttons door to door. determine the income level of a community. find out which candidate voters have selected.

A identify voters who will support their candidate.

A challenge that modern presidents face is leading their political party. issuing executive orders. recognizing foreign nations. granting pardons

A leading their political party.

Locke argued that all humans are born with what natural rights? life, liberty, property life, cooperation, liberty opportunity, property, support opportunity, support, cooperation

A life, liberty, property

On election day, a volunteer for a local political party would most likely make phone calls or canvas neighborhoods to make sure people vote. appear in a national TV commercial supporting a presidential candidate. register new voters for the next presidential election in four years. print campaign posters for people to advertise for a candidate.

A make phone calls or canvas neighborhoods to make sure people vote.

An enumerated power the president has is nominating and appointing officials. serving as leader of the Senate. directing the judicial branch. creating monuments and parks.

A nominating and appointing officials.

Congress can ________ a Presidential veto with a 2/3 majority vote. override reject veto table

A override

According to John Locke, BLANK must respect the rights of the citizens. rulers philosophers enemies

A rulers

What does the Executive Office of the President do for the President of the United States? supports and advises the president leads legislative departments nominates and advises the president leads all branches of the military

A supports and advises the president

A limitation on the president's power to appoint ambassadors is that the Senate must approve them. the House must approve them. the House and Senate must approve them. the Supreme Court must approve them.

A the Senate must approve them.

Original jurisdiction refers to the Supreme Court's authority to hear a case for the first time. the Supreme Court's authority to hear a case from a lower court. a lower court's authority to hear a case from the executive branch. a lower court's authority to hear a case from the legislative branch.

A the Supreme Court's authority to hear a case for the first time.

Which of the following is the best overall description of the part of the government the President of the United States oversees? the executive branch. the State Department. the legislative branch. the Department of Defense.

A the executive branch.

The role of the president has evolved over time because the needs of the nation have changed. the role of the executive branch has changed. the role of Congress has changed. the needs of the chief of staff have changed.

A the needs of the nation have changed.

Article II of the Constitution defines the roles of the president and the vice president. the president and the legislative branch. the vice president and the legislative branch. the vice president and the judicial branch.

A the president and the vice president.

The first step in approving the Constitution involved sending it to the states. Congress. the judicial branch. the executive branch.

A the states.

Which best explains the purpose of the Ninth Amendment? to ensure personal rights not stated to prevent independent choices to protect personal properties to define specific personal rights

A to ensure personal rights not stated

Every Bill which shall have passed the House of Representatives and the Senate, shall, before it become a Law, be presented to the President of the United States: If he approve he shall sign it, but if not he shall return it, with his Objections to that House in which it shall have originated. Which powers are given to the president by this excerpt from the Constitution? to pass or veto legislation from Congress to make treaties with the approval of the Senate to appoint government officials to serve as commander in chief

A to pass or veto legislation from Congress

According to Thomas Hobbes, what is the purpose of government control over citizens? to provide safety and security to erase natural human tendencies to create a balanced society to change the corrupt nature of humans.

A to provide safety and security

What was the purpose of the New Jersey Plan? to sup port the interests of the smaller states to implement a bicameral legislature to nominate William Paterson as chief executive to ensure representation was based on population

A to support the interests of the smaller states

Who was involved in the case of Gibbons v. Ogden? two competing owners of steamboat companies a steamboat owner and the federal government two steamboat owners who didn't want to pay federal taxes two steamboat owners who argued with federal law

A two competing owners of steamboat companies

A direct democracy is one in which all citizens vote on important decisions. elect representatives to make decisions for them. choose a strong leader to make all the laws. vote in a Council of 500.

A vote on important decisions.

The Judiciary Act of 1789 gave powers to the judicial branch that went beyond what the Constitution outlined. Because of this, the act was ruled unconstitutional. was an example of original jurisdiction. led to an amendment to the Constitution. overruled the Supreme Court.

A was ruled unconstitutional.

Under the Articles of Confederation, why was the national government unable to raise revenue? Check all that apply. The national government was not given the power to regulate trade. The national government needed approval from the states to collect taxes. The states voted to allow the national bank to go bankrupt. The state and national currencies competed with each other. The national government could not create national money.

A,B,D

Which factors contributed to the beginning of the Enlightenment movement? Check all that apply. the age of science and scientific inquiry the revival of religious belief and study the age of reason-based inquiry the advancement in all areas of human interest the resurgence of past ideas and principles

A,C,D

On whose behalf do most lobbyists work? Select all that apply. political action committees (PACs) the president businesses interest groups unions individuals

A,C,D,E

What jobs does a US representative perform? Check all that apply. Meeting supporters and acting on their suggestions Proposing and drafting state laws Serving on congressional committees Appointing officials for his or her home district Managing employees who oversee scheduling

A,C,E

What was the purpose of the New Jersey Plan? to support the interests of the smaller states to implement a bicameral legislature to nominate William Paterson as chief executive to ensure representation was based on population

A. to support the interests of the smaller states

The chart shows the 112th U.S. Congress (2011-2012). A 3 column table with 3 rows. Column 1 has entries Democrats, Republicans, Independents. Column 2 is labeled Senate with entries 53, 45, 2. Column 3 is labeled House with entries 200, 233, 0. Based on the information in the chart, if the Independents in the Senate chose to vote with the Republicans in the Senate, the Republicans would be able to pursue their legislative agenda. lack sufficient votes to pass a law. be force to agree with a different agenda. acquire additional power to pass a law.

B

Which statement about the lawmaking process is accurate? A bill can only originate in the Senate. A bill can have a second chance after a veto. A bill can only originate in the House of Representatives. A bill can often be passed quickly and easily.

B A bill can have a second chance after a veto.

What was a result of Gibbons v. Ogden? A state license allowed Aaron Ogden to overtake Thomas Gibbons' steamboat due to New York state law. A federal license allowed Thomas Gibbons to operate his steamboats in multiple states. Thomas Gibbons won a federal license to operate his steamboats anywhere in the United States. Aaron Ogden maintained a state level monopoly on steamboat operation in New York.

B A federal license allowed Thomas Gibbons to operate his steamboats in multiple states.

Which of the following presidents was the first to expand the power of the presidency through the use of executive orders? Herbert Hoover Andrew Jackson Dwight Eisenhower George Washington

B Andrew Jackson

Read the quote by Baron de Montesquieu. When the legislative and executive powers are united in the same person, or in the same body of magistrates, there can be no liberty; because apprehensions may arise, lest the same monarch or senate should enact tyrannical laws, to execute them in a tyrannical manner. According to the quote, unity✔ BLANK is lost if one person has too much power. UNITY FREEDOM TYRANNY

B FREEDOM

Rome became a ________ at the end of the 6th Century BCE. Democracy Republic Dictatorship Theocracy

B Republic

An important part of Article VI in the Constitution is the Full Faith and Credit Clause. Supremacy Clause. Privileges and Immunities Clause. Enslaved Persons Clause

B Supremacy Clause.

A bicameral legislature is made up of how many bodies? one two three four

B TWO

Which best describes how the Electoral College affects the executive branch? The Electoral College chooses the president and vice president. The Electoral College chooses the vice president and the cabinet. The Electoral College chooses the president and the cabinet. The Electoral College chooses the president and some cabinet members

B The Electoral College chooses the vice president and the cabinet.

Which statement describes an example of a limit on the power of the House of Representatives? The president can veto its bills. The Senate can oppose its bills. The House can propose only revenue bills. The House cannot propose revenue bills.

B The Senate can oppose its bills.

If leaders wanted to create a government that is more effective than the government under the Articles of Confederation, which is the most important idea that should be embraced? The federal and state governments should be equal. The federal government cannot be weak. The federal government must have an elected leader. The state governments should be weak.

B The federal government cannot be weak.

Which statement reflects Thomas Gibbons's view of interstate commerce? State and federal governments should jointly negotiate interstate commerce. The federal government should have power over interstate commerce. Individual operators should negotiate interstate commerce. State governments have power over interstate commerce.

B The federal government should have power over interstate commerce.

hich best explains how the president selects a justice for the Supreme Court? The president selects a judge that is qualified but disagrees with him on issues. The president selects a judge whom he considers the most qualified and will most likely support his agenda. The president selects a qualified judge that Congress proposes. The president selects a qualified judge whom existing judges approve of.

B The president selects a judge whom he considers the most qualified and will most likely support his agenda.

What can happen if the president chooses to veto a law that has been approved? The law returns to being introduced in one of the houses. The president's decision can be overridden by a majority of Congress. The law is rejected and cannot be reconsidered. The president's decision is scheduled for review within a year.

B The president's decision can be overridden by a majority of Congress.

What led to the formation of political parties? Certain individuals wanted to gain political power. The writers of the Constitution disagreed on ideology. The Constitution encouraged the concept of two political parties. Groups of people decided to promote different legislative agendas.

B The writers of the Constitution disagreed on ideology.

Which statement applies to both senators and representatives? They serve four-year terms. They can be expelled for breaking rules. They must have a college education. They are required to be registered voters.

B They can be expelled for breaking rules.

Under which jurisdiction would further review of a federal court decision fall under? original appellate superior state

B appellate

One of president's powers is the ability to appoint senators. approve pardons. appoint mayors. confirm judges.

B approve pardons.

Enlightenment philosophers aimed to preserve the rights of individuals, including the right to an education. assemble. a job. rule

B assemble

Enlightenment philosophers aimed to preserve the rights of individuals, including the right to an education. assemble. a job. rule.

B assemble

The Constitution was a result of multiple legislations. democracies. compromises. populations.

B compromises.

Which task is part of the president's role as commander in chief? appointing ambassadors deploying troops negotiating treaties granting pardons

B deploying troops

An inference that can be drawn from the Supremacy Clause is that state laws are superior to federal laws. federal laws are superior to state laws. judges do not have to follow federal laws. judges have to follow state laws.

B federal laws are superior to state laws.

Which best describes the representation role of a member of the House of Representatives? serving on committees meeting with constituents voting on bills speaking on the House floor

B meeting with constituents

Who were considered citizens in ancient Athens? women men slaves all Athenians

B men

Which word best describes a voter at the political center? liberal moderate progressive conservative

B moderate

According to the 1790 census, where did most enslaved people live? only in the North mostly in the South mostly in the Mid-West only in the far West

B mostly in the South

BLANK rights are basic rights to which all humans are entitled. legal natural divine

B natural

In terms of jurisdiction, the Supreme Court has executive and appellate. original and appellate. legislative and original. original and executive.

B original and appellate.

If a person has a right that is stated in the Constitution, that person has only those limited rights. other rights that are not mentioned. more rights than the average person. some rights that should be confirmed by law.

B other rights that are not mentioned.

The purpose of the office of the president is to help run the government. sign or veto pending legislation. nominate or appoint officials. advise the president on education.

B sign or veto pending legislation.

What is the proper order for how a bill passes through the House? submission, debate, hearing, vote submission, hearing, debate, vote hearing, submission, debate, vote hearing, debate, submission, vote

B submission, hearing, debate, vote

If Chris is on trial and does not want to testify in court, which amendment protects her from testifying? the Fourth Amendment the Fifth Amendment the Sixth Amendment the Eighth Amendment

B the Fifth Amendment

In what part of the Great Compromise are the ideas of the Virginia Plan represented? the Senate the House of Representatives the Office of the President the Unicameral Legislature

B the House of Representatives

Which amendment protects citizens from being forced to house troops? the First Amendment the Third Amendment the Sixth Amendment the Eighth Amendment

B the Third Amendment

The office of the president is part of the State Department. the executive branch. the Department of Defense. the legislative branch.

B the executive branch.

The Constitution limits the executive branch from declaring war by giving that power to the judicial branch. the legislative branch. the leader of the Senate. the leader of the House.

B the legislative branch

What did the philosophers of the Enlightenment seek to understand? the natural rights behind religion's continued power the natural rights governing human behavior and society the natural rights that gave leaders absolute power the natural rights that governed the physical universe

B the natural rights governing human behavior and society

The Conventions of a number of the States, having at the time of their adopting the Constitution, expressed a desire, in order to prevent . . . abuse of its powers, that further . . . restrictive clauses should be added. According to this excerpt, what was the main purpose of ratifying the Bill of Rights? to adopt the Constitution to prevent the abuse of powers to create a convention to restrict rights

B to prevent the abuse of powers

Which statements about Congress are true? Check all that apply. Every representative faces reelection every six years. Members of Congress can be fined or removed from office for breaking rules. Each state receives a different number of representatives based on its population. Senators serve for a term of two years. All states receive the same number of senators.

B,C,E

Identify the exclusive powers given to the House of Representatives. Check all that apply Collecting the money the government needs in order to operate Bringing charges against officials to remove them from office Reviewing the tax bills that the Senate has proposed Choosing a president if the Electoral College results in a tie Creating bills that raise funds for government services

B,D,E

Which of these actions are prohibited by the Constitution? Check all that apply. passing "necessary and proper" laws suspending habeas corpus during peacetime borrowing money for the government creating a national religion creating a law ex post facto

B,D,E

Laws are passed to regulate the funding of political campaigns in an effort to ensure that only a handful of candidates run for office. all candidates who run for office have equal funding. corporations and the wealthy cannot donate an excessive amount. candidates focus on the day's controversial issues.

C

Which scenario is not guaranteed under the Articles of Confederation? State militias could provide for the nation's defense. The national government could pass a law to make theft illegal. A merchant could always use the same currency in Connecticut and Georgia. The government wants to settle a dispute with France by signing a treaty.

C A merchant could always use the same currency in Connecticut and Georgia.

By ruling in James McCulloch's favor in McCulloch v. Maryland, the Supreme Court agreed that Congress should not be involved in creating banks. McCulloch could continue to pay state, not federal, taxes. Congress had the power to create a federal bank. McCulloch could run a state bank under federal laws.

C Congress had the power to create a federal bank.

Which of these statements best describes the Greek city-states? Each city-state had the same level of influence. Each city-state had the same social organization. Each city-state had its own form of government. Each city-state allowed all people to vote.

C Each city-state had its own form of government.

What idea was the decision in Griswold v. Connecticut based upon? If the Constitution forbids self-incrimination, husbands and wives should not be forced to testify against each other. The Constitution cannot possibly include all rights, so judges can create new ones based on what the founders must have been thinking. If the Constitution forbids unreasonable searches, there must be a reasonable right to privacy. The Constitution does not meet everyone's needs, so citizens can disregard laws when they think the government is violating their rights.

C If the Constitution forbids unreasonable searches, there must be a reasonable right to privacy.

Which statement about Congress is accurate? It contains only the House of Representatives. The Senate's membership is based on a state's population. It is bicameral, according to the Constitution. Membership in both houses is based on equal representation.

C It is bicameral, according to the Constitution.

The person who has the job of maintaining order in the House is the Sergeant at Arms. Majority Whip. Speaker of the House. President of the House.

C Speaker of the House.

Which is a true statement about the Privileges and Immunities Clause? The Privileges and Immunities Clause deals with amending the Constitution. The Privileges and Immunities Clause deals with rights for enslaved persons. The Privileges and Immunities Clause deals with shared rights for citizens. The Privileges and Immunities Clause deals with ratifying the Constitution.

C The Privileges and Immunities Clause deals with shared rights for citizens.

What agreement did the delegates reach regarding enslaved people and representation with the Three-Fifths Compromise? They were not to be counted in the census at all. They were counted in the census as full equals. They were partially counted in the census. They were counted in the census in certain states.

C They were partially counted in the census.

Which would most likely fall under appellate jurisdiction? a case involving state laws a case between two companies a case appealed from a lower court a case between two states

C a case appealed from a lower court

Which of these best describes an interest group? a group formed to support political campaigns financially a group that meets with lawmakers to influence legislation a group formed to influence government policy a group driven by the political interests of the community

C a group formed to influence government policy

A right is unenumerated if it is listed in the Constitution. interpreted by the Supreme Court. assumed to be a fundamental right. written as law by a state or federal agency.

C assumed to be a fundamental right.

Protection of habeas corpus means that citizens cannot be punished without a trial. laws cannot apply to past situations. citizens cannot be held without legal action. laws cannot include cruel or unusual punishments.

C citizens cannot be held without legal action.

John Locke believed that natural rights should be given only to the majority. should be limited for all people. do not come from the government. do not pertain to economic issues.

C do not come from the government.

The concept of checks and balances ensures that each branch of government does not have power over the others. only one branch of government maintains power over the others. each branch of government has the ability to limit the power of the others. no branch of government has a separate power from the others.

C each branch of government has the ability to limit the power of the others.

Read the excerpt from Robert Yates's notes from the Constitutional Convention on June 11, 1787. Mr. Wilson was of opinion, and therefore moved, that the mode of representation of each of the States ought to be from the number of its free inhabitants, and of every other description three fifths to one free inhabitant. The Three-Fifths Compromise established equal representation in Congress regardless of a state's population. established proportional representation in Congress for both large and small states. established that a state's enslaved population would be counted for partial representation. established that slavery would be outlawed within twenty years of the Constitution's ratification.

C established that a state's enslaved population would be counted for partial representation.

The powers not [given] to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people. —Constitution of the United States, Amendment X The Tenth Amendment was added to the Bill of Rights because the framers believed in the principle of: giving all power to a central government. controlling civil liberties. establishing federalism. limiting citizen's rights.

C establishing federalism.

The decision in Gibbons v. Ogden most likely resulted in more cases about state versus federal licenses. fewer applications for steamboat licenses in New York. fewer disputes about state monopolies. more challenges to federal supremacy.

C fewer disputes about state monopolies.

According to Article I, Section 2 of the Constitution, each representative must have resided in the United States for one's entire life. be a citizen in one of the 50 American states. have reached a minimum age of 25 years old. have earned a four-year degree from an accredited university.

C have reached a minimum age of 25 years old.

The United States is facing a recent problem with an ally nation. The ally is refusing to support the United States in various human rights initiatives, saying it doesn't want to get involved in global situations. Which of the following foreign policy tactics should the United States employ first? sanctions military action negotiation sending aid

C negotiation

Which act could be considered an acceptance of the social contract? paying the electric bill in exchange for using electricity viewing commercials in exchange for watching network news broadcasts observing traffic laws in exchange for driving on the highway paying the water bill in exchange for taking a shower

C observing traffic laws in exchange for driving on the highway

One of the vice president's key jobs is to advises the Supreme Court. advises Congress. presides over the Senate. presides over Congress.

C presides over the Senate.

The lawmaking responsibility of the members of the House is to discuss pending bills with their constituents. make sure their supporters approve of a bill. propose, amend, and vote on bills and resolutions. gather public support for their bills.

C propose, amend, and vote on bills and resolutions.

Which is a component of the modern Republican Party's platform? extending the role of government into industries that have been traditionally private, like healthcare reducing government oversight of economic practices reducing the role of government in industries that have been traditionally private, like energy production expanding investment in national defense

C reducing the role of government in industries that have been traditionally private, like energy production

Which is a procedural right protected by the Bill of Rights? right to bear arms freedom of speech right to call witnesses freedom of assembly

C right to call witnesses

Based on the Supremacy Clause, what must a judge support in the event of a legal conflict? state law over federal law city law over state law the Constitution over state law the president's opinion over the Constitution

C the Constitution over state law

The House and Senate can only pass amendments to the Constitution if the amendment receives a majority vote. the president supports them. the amendment receives a two-thirds vote. the judiciary branch supports them.

C the amendment receives a two-thirds vote.

Which of these is a procedural right protected by the Bill of Rights? the right to bear arms freedom to petition the right to call witnesses freedom of assembly

C the right to call witnesses

The Fourth Amendment implies privacy because it protects the right to own property. to have personal items. to be secure in one's home. to make one's own decisions.

C to be secure in one's home.

Read the quote from a member of the House. In order to do our job well, we spend a lot of time meeting with people who live in our states to tell them about what is happening in government and to listen to their ideas about how to improve life in our country. —Representative Mike Honda California District 17 San Jose, CA To which duty of a House member does this quote most likely refer? to propose and draft state laws to hire and manage staff in Washington D.C. to meet with constituents in the district to serve on committees in the House

C to meet with constituents in the district

Read this excerpt from the Constitution. The Conventions of a number of the States, having at the time of their adopting the Constitution, expressed a desire, in order to prevent . . . abuse of its powers, that further . . . restrictive clauses should be added. According to this excerpt, what was the main purpose of ratifying the Bill of Rights? to adopt the Constitution to restrict citizens' rights to prevent the abuse of power to create a convention

C to prevent the abuse of power

The president and his executive agencies create foreign policy with the help of Congress.

Congress

Look at the bar graph, which shows the race for the Republican presidential nomination in 2012. Which of these statements best describes the information presented by the graph? Romney had more success in states with caucuses, not primaries. Paul, Gingrich, and Santorum combined won more delegates than Romney. Santorum's strategy should have been to run in more primaries. Romney won the most delegates in the race for the 2012 nomination.

D

The main purpose of a political campaign is either to get an issue passed or a verdict overturned. an officeholder removed. a law revoked. a candidate elected.

D

The role of a campaign manager is to select a candidate to run for office. contact the media on a daily basis. donate money to buy campaign materials. oversee a campaign organization.

D

What is one way that parties promote their platforms? They ask voters for monetary contributions to a campaign fund. They purchase media advertisements to attack the character of opposing candidates. They make sure that all eligible voters in an area can and will vote. They encourage and participate in debates over differing ideologies.

D

Which of these is a negative impact of lobbying? It makes businesses too transparent. It favors groups over the individual. It enables outsiders to influence lawmakers. It offers advantages to those with money.

D

Which explains a difference between an original case and appellate case that the Supreme Court hears? An original case has been heard by a lower court, while an appellate case has not. An original case involves the executive branch, while an appellate case does not. An appellate case involves the legislative branch, while an original case does not. An appellate case has been heard by a lower court, while an original case has not.

D An appellate case has been heard by a lower court, while an original case has not.

How are the Griswold v. Connecticut and Roe v. Wade cases similar? Both were based on the Fifth Amendment. Both were decided by the same justices. Both were challenging enumerated rights. Both challenged the constitutionality of state laws.

D Both challenged the constitutionality of state laws.

How has the Internet revolutionized political campaigns? It has drastically reduced the need for traditional forms of advertising. It has increased foreign participation in elections. It has increased competition between candidates. It has enabled immediate communication between candidates and supporters.

D It has enabled immediate communication between candidates and supporters.

One of the Ten Commandments states , "thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbor". How is this applied in the US Constitution ? It is legal to be tried for the same crime twice within the same year. It is legal to borrow from your neighbour without their permission. It is illegal to say nothing in a court of law. It is illegal to lie in a court of law.

D It is illegal to lie in a court of law.

My view was that every executive officer . . . was a steward of the people. . . . I declined to adopt the view that what was imperatively necessary for the nation could not be done by the president unless he could find some specific authorization to do it. What did President Roosevelt believe about the powers of the president? Presidents should not follow Congress's lead. Presidents should act only if the Constitution specifically authorizes it. Presidents are bound to the Constitution, not to the needs of the people. Presidential power can extend beyond the Constitution when it is best for the nation.

D Presidential power can extend beyond the Constitution when it is best for the nation.

Look at the bar graph, which shows the race for the Republican presidential nomination in 2012. Which of these statements best describes the information presented by the graph? Romney had more success in states with caucuses, not primaries. Paul, Gingrich, and Santorum combined won more delegates than Romney. Santorum's strategy should have been to run in more primaries. Romney won the most delegates in the race for the 2012 nomination.

D Romney won the most delegates in the race for the 2012 nomination.

Which is at the top of the political party organization? Volunteers Local organizations State parties The National party

D The National party

Which statement about the Three-Fifths Compromise is accurate? The Three-Fifths Compromise determined where the greatest enslaved populations were based on census data. The Three-Fifths Compromise helped give more power to states that did not allow slavery. The Three-Fifths Compromise was developed based on the results of the 1790 census. The Three-Fifths Compromise was a temporary solution to a long-term political issue

D The Three-Fifths Compromise was a temporary solution to a long-term political issue.

Which of these is the next step in the lawmaking process after a bill is drafted? The bill is sent to the president. The chamber votes on the bill. The president signs or vetoes the bill. The bill is introduced in Congress.

D The bill is introduced in Congress.

Which statement about the delegates at the Constitutional Convention is accurate? The delegates all came to the convention from the same region. The delegates agreed on the same constitutional principles. The delegates agreed on what governmental changes were necessary. The delegates considered each one of their states to have independent interests.

D The delegates considered each one of their states to have independent interests.

What is the biggest difference in citizen participation in government between ancient Athens and the modern United States? US citizens are all members of the General Assembly. US citizens vote directly on all laws or important decisions. US citizens are randomly selected to join the Council of 500. US citizens elect officials to represent them in government.

D US citizens elect officials to represent them in D government.

A responsibility of the vice president is to declare war if necessary. join the House of Representatives if necessary. join the Supreme Court if necessary. become president if necessary.

D become president if necessary.

How did Enlightenment thinkers approach the study of government? by taking a historical view by taking a divine right view by taking a faith-based view by taking a secular view

D by taking a secular view

Read the passage. You shall not render an unjust judgment; you shall not be partial to the poor or defer to the great: with justice you shall judge your neighbor. Which principle of American government is reflected in this passage from the Bible? republican form of government direct democracy separation of powers equality of all citizens

D equality of all citizens

James McCulloch most likely supported the idea that Congress could create banks because he knew that Maryland law did not allow for state-run banks. he believed the Court should follow the implied powers of the Constitution. he supported the idea of federal supremacy. he didn't want to pay state taxes on his bank.

D he didn't want to pay state taxes on his bank.

Which was an area of weakness in the federal government under the Articles of Confederation? regulatory power authoritative power democratic power legislative power

D legislative power

The president signing a trade agreement with China is an example of approving an amendment. ratifying an amendment. granting a pardon. making a treaty.

D making a treaty.

Before McCulloch v. Maryland went to court, the state of Maryland argued that James McCulloch must pay federal taxes. created the first federal bank in the state. said that only state banks were allowed within Maryland's borders. passed a law that required federal banks to pay state taxes.

D passed a law that required federal banks to pay state taxes.

What is the last step in the process of getting a bill passed into law? reviewing it in committee sending it to the other house approving it by a vote sending it to the president

D sending it to the president

Debates are an important part of the election process, because they focus on specific issues. are used to propose new laws. help voters choose the best party. show the public how candidates deal with pressure.

D show the public how candidates deal with pressure.

Which amendment best addresses the fears of Federalists like James Madison, that rights and powers not specifically listed in the Constitution or Bill of Rights will not be protected in the future? the First Amendment the Fourth Amendment the Tenth Amendment the Ninth Amendment

D the Ninth Amendment

Which amendment protects unenumerated rights such as voting rights? the First Amendment the Fourth Amendment the Fifth Amendment the Ninth Amendment

D the Ninth Amendment

Supreme Court justices are approved by the president. the vice president. Congress. the Senate.

D the Senate.

The key idea of John Locke's Enlightenment theory was to protect and enhance the freedoms and rights of the government. the philosophers. the law. the individual.

D the individual.

Which right is implied by the Second Amendment's right to bear arms? the right to own property the right to defend one's honor the right to form a well-regulated militia the right to protect oneself

D the right to protect oneself

The number of representatives from a state could increase if the number of representatives from another state increased. the number of districts in the state increased. the number of senators increased. the state population increased.

D the state population increased.

The Fifth Amendment protects the individual's right to make choices. to act independently. to obtain security. to avoid self-incrimination.

D to avoid self-incrimination.

Jane Roe sued the state of Texas because she wanted to avoid an illegal activity. to secure her privacy rights. to challenge the Ninth Amendment. to have a state law declared unconstitutional.

D to have a state law declared unconstitutional.

Which term is synonymous with "natural rights," according to Enlightenment philosophers? legal rights divine rights positive rights universal rights

D universal rights

A state refusing to follow a federal law would be guilty of refusing to amend the Constitution. refusing to ratify Constitutional amendments. violating the Full Faith and Credit Clause. violating the Supremacy Clause.

D violating the Supremacy Clause.

During the Constitutional Convention, small states did not want their representation based on delegation. location. condition. population.

D. population.

Under what circumstances did John Locke think it would be acceptable for the people to overthrow the government? It is never acceptable, as overthrowing the government would be a violation of the social contract. If the people were to break the social contract and seek a different type of rule, the people could overthrow the government. If the government violated the social contract, the people could overthrow the government. If the government failed to accept new natural rights, the people could overthrow the government.

If the government violated the social contract, the people could overthrow the government

What statement about the Necessary and Proper Clause is accurate? It is the source of implied powers. It is written so as not to be open to debate. It specifically refers to both financial and military powers. It specifically reserves powers to other branches.

It is the source of implied powers.

Why is the Necessary and Proper Clause a source of ongoing debate? Congress cannot agree on how broad its implied powers should be. The wording of the clause is often undergoing revision. The clause deals with implied powers that are ambiguous and misinterpreted. The clause establishes reserved rights, which vary from state to state.

NOT Congress cannot agree on how broad its implied powers should be.

Which statement summarizes the Enslaved Persons Clause? Enslaved persons who escape must be given constitutional rights. Enslaved persons who escape must be given equal protection. Enslaved persons who escape must be returned to their home states. Enslaved persons who escape must be granted their freedom.

NOT Enslaved persons who escape must be given equal protection.

What is a difference between the president's formal and informal powers? Formal powers are listed in the Constitution, while informal powers are not. Formal powers are created in the executive branch, while informal powers are not. Formal powers are created by Congress, while informal powers are not. Formal powers are changed over time, while informal powers cannot be changed.

NOT Formal powers are created by Congress, while informal powers are not.

In the case Marbury v. Madison, what was William Marbury's appointment? He was appointed as a federal judge. He was appointed secretary of state. He was appointed as a state judge. He was appointed to serve on the Supreme Court.

NOT He was appointed to serve on the Supreme Court.

What does the Supremacy Clause do? It establishes a way to change the Constitution. It establishes rights for citizens in different states. It establishes a foundation for government. It establishes relationships between states.

NOT It establishes relationships between states.

Review this quote from the decision in Marbury v. Madison. It is emphatically the province and duty of the Judicial Department to say what the law is. How does this excerpt summarize the case? It explains why the Supreme Court ruled in favor of William Marbury in the case of Marbury v. Madison. It explains that the Supreme Court should decide whether a law or action is constitutional. It explains why the judicial department ruled that the Judiciary Act of 1789 was constitutional. It explains that the judicial department has powers that go beyond the limits of the Constitution.

NOT It explains that the judicial department has powers that go beyond the limits of the Constitution.

Read the quote from President Theodore Roosevelt's autobiography. My view was that every executive officer . . . was a steward of the people. . . . I declined to adopt the view that what was imperatively necessary for the nation could not be done by the president unless he could find some specific authorization to do so. What did President Roosevelt believe about the powers of the president? Presidents should act only if the Constitution specifically authorizes it. Presidents should follow the lead of Congress. Presidents are bound by the Constitution, not by the needs of the people. Presidential power can extend beyond the Constitution when it is best for the nation.

NOT Presidents should act only if the Constitution specifically authorizes it.

What was the biggest difference between government in ancient Athens and in ancient Rome? Rome was a direct democracy, and Athens was not. Athens allowed all citizens to vote, while Rome was a republic. Athens allowed women and slaves to vote, but Rome did not. Rome had a bicameral assembly, and Athens did not.

NOT Rome had a bicameral assembly, and Athens did not.

Which is a true statement about the Full Faith and Credit Clause? The Full Faith and Credit Clause deals with legal proceedings between states. The Full Faith and Credit Clause deals with enslaved persons in different states. The Full Faith and Credit Clause deals with equal protection for citizens. The Full Faith and Credit Clause deals with constitutional rights for citizens.

NOT The Full Faith and Credit Clause deals with constitutional rights for citizens.

What happens first when a bill is introduced in the House? The House votes to approve or reject the bill. Representatives debate the bill on the floor of the House. The Speaker decides whether the House will consider the bill. The bill is assigned to a committee, who looks into it and recommends changes

NOT The House votes to approve or reject the bill.

How is government in the United States today different from government in ancient Athens? The United States is a direct democracy. The United States allows citizens to vote. The United States is a republic. The United States has a unicameral legislature.

NOT The United States allows citizens to vote.

What was the primary way the farms in the South differed from those in the North? The farms of the South did not rely on enslaved labor. The farms of the South raised cash crops using a plantation system. The farms of the South only provided crops for southern families. The farms of the South were pushed aside for other industries.

NOT The farms of the South did not rely on enslaved labor.

What is the hierarchy in the structure of the House? The members are at the top, and the floor leaders are at the bottom. The Speaker is at the top, and the members are at the bottom. The Speaker is at the top, and the whips are at the bottom. The floor leaders are at the top, and the members are at the bottom.

NOT The members are at the top, and the floor leaders are at the bottom.

Why does the executive office of the president include press and communications staff? The president uses mass media to speak to Congress. The president uses mass media to gain support for policies. The president uses mass media to issue executive orders. The president uses mass media to speak to other countries.

NOT The president uses mass media to speak to Congress.

How might the decision in McCulloch v. Maryland make future Supreme Court decisions more complicated? The principle of federal supremacy meant the Court would more often rule in favor of federal powers over those of individual states. The principle of implied powers meant the Court could rule based on what it felt was right rather than basing its decisions on the Constitution. The principle of implied powers meant the Court might spend more time interpreting the Constitution rather than simply following it to the letter. The principle of federal supremacy meant the Court would have to determine new limits on the federal government's power.

NOT The principle of implied powers meant the Court could rule based on what it felt was right rather than basing its decisions on the Constitution.

What was the most significant result of the ruling in Marbury v. Madison? The ruling narrowed the powers of the federal government. The ruling determined that the Supreme Court should not hear Marbury's case. The ruling was made by Chief Justice John Marshall of the Supreme Court. The ruling determined that the Judiciary Act of 1789 was unconstitutional.

NOT The ruling determined that the Supreme Court should not hear Marbury's case.

Why did the Great Compromise and the Three-Fifths Compromise involve so much debate and discussion at the Constitutional Convention? The states were not ready to give up their independence to an all-powerful national government. The states believed the Articles of Confederation were working and did not need to be replaced. Each state was most concerned for its own interests and needs. Each state was certain that cooperation would lead to another war.

NOT The states were not ready to give up their independence to an all-powerful national government.

The first two sections of Article IV of the Constitution focus on relationships between US government agencies. different US states. branches of US government. the Senate and the House.

NOT US government agencies.

A republic is a form of government where... all citizens take an active role in decision making. military leaders represent the people. a chief executive makes all the decisions. elected officials represent the people.

NOT a chief executive makes all the decisions.

The Supreme Court is best characterized as a federal court. an appellate court. a judicial court. a inferior court.

NOT a federal court.

How did the Enlightenment's theories of government view the role of government? as benevolent as absolute as transparent as useful

NOT as benevolent

Which is an example of an expressed power Congress holds? creating a national banking system taking away the right of habeas corpus declaring war and maintaining a military building and maintaining roads

NOT creating a national banking system

Which term is synonymous with "natural rights," according to Enlightenment philosophers? legal rights divine rights positive rights universal rights

NOT divine rights

The most important way in which the Greeks influenced American democracy was by allowing city-states to follow their own form of government. citizens to participate in government. elected representatives to make all decisions. strong leaders to make all decisions.

NOT elected representatives to make all decisions.

John Locke believed humans are easily be molded by authority. instinctual and violent. good but corrupted by society. naturally reasonable.

NOT instinctual and violent. NOT good but corrupted by society.

People who make judgments in lower federal courts are called justices. judges. officers. lawyers.

NOT justices

John Locke helped develop the idea of a social contract between citizens and the monarchy. church. government. philosophers.

NOT monarchy

The diagram shows one way that cases reach the Supreme Court. A box labeled Appeals has an arrow pointing to a box labeled Supreme Court. The diagram is an example of original jurisdiction. appellate jurisdiction. executive jurisdiction. legislative jurisdiction.

NOT original jurisdiction.

Read the excerpt from Robert Yates's notes from the Constitutional Convention on June 11, 1787. Mr. Wilson was of opinion, and therefore moved, that the mode of representation of each of the States ought to be from the number of its free inhabitants, and of every other description three fifths to one free inhabitant. What was James Wilson's most notable contribution to the drafting of the Constitution? the Three-Fifths Compromise the Virginia Plan the Great Compromise the New Jersey Plan

NOT the Great Compromise

During the State of the Union address, the president is required to report to the Supreme Court. the vice president. governors in all fifty states. members of Congress.

NOT the Supreme Court.

The key idea of John Locke's Enlightenment theory was to protect and enhance the freedoms and rights of the government. the philosophers. the law. the individual.

NOT the government.

Which of these is an exclusive power of the House of Representatives? to amend a bill to impeach a government official to check the power of the president to review a tax bill the Senate has proposed

NOT to amend a bill

According to the preamble to the Bill of Rights, what is the purpose of the Bill of Rights? to guarantee everyone's rights to stop people from depriving others of their rights to ensure equal rights for all to prevent the government from abusing people's rights

NOT to guarantee everyone's rights

Read the quote by Thomas Hobbes. Law was brought into the world for nothing else but to limit the natural liberty of particular men in such manner as they might not hurt but assist one another and join together against a common enemy. According to Hobbes, what is the primary purpose of the social contract? to protect rights to remove rights to reduce liberty to expand liberty

NOT to protect rights

Why did Montesquieu advocate the separation of powers? to stop political parties from gaining too much power to ensure power divisions along party lines to eliminate conflict between branches of government to limit the power of any single group or person

NOT to stop political parties from gaining too much power

BLANK best help the media and candidates better understand where voters stand, especially during election campaigns.

POLLS

The political party in the twentieth century that generally opposed government expansion to solve social problems is the BLANK Party

Republican

Which best describes why some people, such as James Madison, thought the Bill of Rights was necessary? Rights that were not listed would be unprotected. Natural rights could not be quantified. The Bill of Rights interfered with state laws. There was no flexibility in the stated rights.

Rights that were not listed would be unprotected.

Read the quote from Immanuel Kant. Have the bravery to use your own reason! - that sums up the meaning of enlightenment. According to the quote, the Enlightenment encourages people to BLANK for themselves.

THINK

Which statement best explains why the Tenth Amendment reserves some rights and powers to the states? The framers believed in the principle of federalism. The framers wanted the states to be more powerful than the national government. The framers wanted to limit citizens' rights. The framers wanted to control civil liberties.

The framers believed in the principle of federalism.

Which is the most likely reason the framers of the Constitution did not tell the judicial branch how to interpret the document? They wanted the judicial branch to reach its own conclusions. They wanted the judicial branch to work with the executive branch. They wanted the judicial branch to work with the legislative branch. They wanted the judicial branch to change existing laws.

They wanted the judicial branch to reach its own conclusions.

The United States and China are the two largest consumers of energy in the world. . . . Neither of us profits from a growing dependence on foreign oil, nor can we spare our people from the ravages of climate change unless we cooperate. Common sense calls upon us to act [together]. President Obama, 2009 Based on this excerpt, which form of foreign policy implementation was President Obama advocating between the two countries? diplomacy foreign aid trade agreements sanctions

a

What is the biggest difference between international governmental organizations and nongovernmental organizations (NGOs)? Governmental organizations are formally recognized. Governmental organizations cooperate with local governments. NGOs are formally recognized. NGOs cooperate with local governments.

a

Why does California have the most seats in the House? It is the state with the largest population. It is the state with the largest land area. Its smallest districts are the most populated. Its major cities are the most populated.

a It is the state with the largest population.

Which explains why the Constitution enumerates the president's formal powers? It makes clear the president's role as head of the executive branch. It makes clear the president's role as head of the office of the president. It makes clear what the president should do when issuing executive orders. It makes clear what the president should do when using the mass media.

a It makes clear the president's role as head of the executive branch.

An international governmental organization is made up of at least how many countries? two three four five

b

One of the United States' allies is in danger of coming under a communist dictatorship, and citizens are gearing up for rebellion. This dictator does not have a track record of violence against citizens, the United States, or other nations. The nation has reached out to the United States for military help so that it can prevent the communist takeover and hold elections to determine a new direction for its government. Which reason would best support the United States in taking military action? to defend human rights to support democratic change to prevent and fight terrorism to protect geographic interests

b

The actual carrying out, or implementation, of foreign policy falls to the president. executive agencies. the armed forces. Congress.

b

Which of the following is the best example of a sanction? Country A decides to form an alliance with country B. Country A enacts trade restrictions against country B. Country A launches warships toward country B. Country A denies aid money to country B.

b

Which statement best describes how the media influence policy development? The media keep lawmakers informed of what is happening in government. The media inform the public, who can then give their opinions to policymakers. The media present opinions and ideas that inspire policymakers. The media make it easier for government officials to communicate with one another.

b The media inform the public, who can then give their opinions to policymakers.

Why would a nation most likely use military force? Check all that apply. to remove trade restrictions to defend territory to support allies to promote political relationships to protect economic interests

b,c,e

Nongovernmental organizations operate with governmental oversight. using contract workers. independent of government. in single countries.

c

How is the Democratic Party similar in beliefs to the Federalists? Both strongly opposed slavery. Both were formed because of a dispute. Both supported a strong central government. Both were organized on federal and state levels.

c Both supported a strong central government.

Among many other influences, which helped to shape United States governmental documents, such as the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution? British imperialism Middle Eastern monarch rule Judeo-Christian principles the fall of Sparta

c Judeo-Christian principles

The best definition for foreign policy is how one country chooses to control other countries. trade with other countries. interact with other countries. support other countries.

c interact with other countries.

In a direct primary, voters select a nominee through a delegate. debate as a group to nominate a candidate. vote for a nominee themselves, not through a delegate. vote for their candidate of choice in the general election.

c vote for a nominee themselves, not through a delegate.

According to Article I, Section 2 of the Constitution, each representative must have resided in the United States for one's entire life. be a citizen in one of the 50 American states. have reached a minimum age of 25 years old. have earned a four-year degree from an accredited university.

chave reached a minimum age of 25 years old.

he president's role in a political party is to help set the legislative agenda, support the party platform, and serve as a BLANK for the party.

leader

BLANK clause allows Congress to exercise powers that are not listed in the Constitution.

necessary and proper

A reasonable right to privacy can be expected if publishing a blog about a future vacation. speaking out against a proposed state law. publishing personal information on social media. refusing to testify against oneself in court.

refusing to testify against oneself in court.