American/AZ Government Review

Which of the following quotes best reflects the principle of social contract in the Declaration of Independence? "He has called together legislative bodies at places unusual, uncomfortable, and distant from the depository of their public Records, for the sole purpose of fatiguing them into compliance with his measures." "...a decent respect to the opinions of mankind requires that they should declare the causes which impel them to the separation." "...it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such Government, and to provide new Guards for their future security..." "He has made Judges dependent on his Will alone, for the tenure of their offices, and the amount and payment of their salaries."

"...it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such Government, and to provide new Guards for their future security..."

Which of the following quotes best reflects the principle of natural rights in the Declaration of Independence? "He has called together legislative bodies at places unusual, uncomfortable, and distant." "He has refused his Assent to Laws, the most wholesome and necessary for the public good." "The State remaining in the mean time exposed to all the dangers of invasion from without, and convulsions within." "All men are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness."

"All men are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness."

The principle of limited government advocates that the powers of government should be limited by the rights and liberties of the people. Which of the following grievances from the Declaration of Independence best reflects the principle of limited government? "He has constrained our fellow Citizens taken Captive on the high Seas to bear Arms against their Country, to become the executioners of their friends and Brethren, or to fall themselves by their Hands." "He has affected to render the Military independent of and superior to the Civil power." "He has plundered our seas, ravaged our Coasts, burnt our towns, and destroyed the lives of our people." "He has called together legislative bodies at places unusual, uncomfortable, and distant from the depository of their public Records, for the sole purpose of fatiguing them into compliance with his measures."

"He has affected to render the Military independent of and superior to the Civil power."

The U.S. Senate contains 435 members and is considered more likely to represent local constituent interests 435 members and is considered more stable and immune to passing popular whims 100 members and is considered more likely to represent local constituent interests 100 members and is considered more stable and immune to passing popular whims

100 members and is considered more stable and immune to passing popular whims

The qualifications for U.S. president are 35 years of age, U.S. citizen, and resident for previous 14 years under Article II of the Constitution 35 years of age, U.S. citizen, and resident for previous 14 years under Article I of the Constitution 30 years of age, U.S. citizen, and resident for previous nine years under Article II of the Constitution 30 years of age, U.S. citizen, and resident for previous nine years under Article I of the Constitution

35 years of age, U.S. citizen, and resident for previous 14 years under Article II of the Constitution

Which of the following examples of legislation could originate only in the House of Representatives? A bill that sets limits on the number of terms Congress members may serve A bill that establishes a new federal agency to oversee education A bill that increases taxes in order to build a new interstate highway A bill that places restrictions on pollution output by automotive factories

A bill that increases taxes in order to build a new interstate highway

In a well-written paragraph, explain how the governments of two different countries are similar and different. Use at least two of the following terms in your response: autocracy, oligarchy, democracy, unitary, federation, confederation, parliamentary.

A parliamentary government means that the government has a legislative branch with authority over the executive branch. Where as a democracy is a government run by the people, directly or indirectly. India has a parliamentary republic. The United states is an example of a democratic government. The similarity is that both governments have a legislative and executive branch of the government. The difference is that India's legislative branch controls the executive branch. While the United States' branches all work together.

The issue of slavery was largely responsible for the party realignment that followed the election of Thomas Jefferson in 1800 Abraham Lincoln in 1860 William McKinley in 1896 Franklin Roosevelt in 1932

Abraham Lincoln in 1860

Which of the following explains the relationship between Internet use, GDP, and democratization? All tend to decrease together because greater access to information and markets gives people more individual power. All tend to increase together because greater access to information and markets gives people more individual power. Internet use and GDP tend to decrease while democratization is in progress because it disrupts freedom of choice. Internet use and GDP tend to increase while democratization is in progress because it disrupts freedom of choice.

All tend to increase together because greater access to information and markets gives people more individual power.

Which of the following parts of the U.S. Constitution best reveals the principle of federalism? Oath of the president Amendment process Branches' structure Supremacy clause

Amendment process

Which of the following statements accurately describes the relationship between the principle of "separation of powers" and the Articles of Confederation? Because the Articles of Confederation created a bicameral legislative branch that could make and enforce its laws, it clearly illustrates the principle of "separation of powers". The Articles of Confederation created both a legislative branch and an executive branch, making this document a clear illustration of the principle of "separation of powers". Because the Articles of Confederation created a central government that contained only a legislative branch, it does not reflect the principle of "separation of powers". The Articles of Confederation created only a judicial branch that could interpret matters of law for the states, therefore it is a poor example of the principle of "separation of powers".

Because the Articles of Confederation created a central government that contained only a legislative branch, it does not reflect the principle of "separation of powers".

The existence and monitoring of independent regulatory agencies depends on the President Congress Bureaucracy Supreme Court

Congress

The powers and actions of independent regulatory agencies are created and overseen by Congress and intended to help the government run smoother the President and intended to help the government run smoother Congress and intended to decrease the power of the executive branch the President and intended to decrease the power of the executive branch

Congress and intended to help the government run smoother

Imagine Georgia charges Florida trucking companies a tax to use its highways to pass through to other states. Which of the following could happen? Congress could order Georgia to cancel the tax, citing the commerce clause and Gibbons v. Ogden decision. Congress could use the Gibbons v. Ogden decision to support the tax policies in the state of Georgia. Florida could order Georgia to cancel the tax because of the commerce clause in the Constitution. Florida could use the Gibbons v. Ogden decision to charge truck drivers from Georgia a similar tax.

Congress could order Georgia to cancel the tax, citing the commerce clause and Gibbons v. Ogden decision.

"So my message is simple. It is time to stop rewarding businesses that ship jobs overseas, and start rewarding companies that create jobs right here in America. Send me these tax reforms, and I will sign them right away."—President Obama, 2012 State of the Union Address In this quote, the president is asking the American people to convince their state legislatures to reduce taxes on imports American people to start new businesses that operate only within the country Congress to change tax policies that favor employing people in other countries Congress to send funds to foreign businesses to help them move into the nation

Congress to change tax policies that favor employing people in other countries

Who would recall an unsafe toy that presents a choking hazard to young children? Central Intelligence Agency Food and Drug Administration Consumer Product Safety Commission Federal Communications Commission

Consumer Product Safety Commission

In a well-written paragraph, describe a government-based effort (international or not) to improve resource use and management. Include how the policy affects a specific country or area of the world.

During the 1970's, environmental issues where spiking, so President Nixon created was is known was the Environmental Protection Agency. In the U.S, the Environmental Protection Agency or EPA helps regulating and enforce laws that address concerns about the environment or more specifically, pollution. Because of the EPA, the United States has rules on how they should handle waste. For example, how much gas waste a factory can release into the air. This has made the U.S a more environmental friendly place.

Which of the following statements about judicial review is true? Early leaders like Alexander Hamilton expected the Supreme Court to have the power of judicial review, as evidenced through Hamilton's words in the Federalist Papers. The Framers of the Constitution never intended the federal court system to have the power of judicial review, as they believed it was a power reserved for the states. The Constitution does not include the idea of judicial review because it was not a concept considered or understood by early leaders of American government. Early leaders like James Madison said it was not a necessary power of the Supreme Court because the states already were using this power.

Early leaders like Alexander Hamilton expected the Supreme Court to have the power of judicial review, as evidenced through Hamilton's words in the Federalist Papers.

According to the U.S. Constitution, which of the following people would be eligible to run for U.S. president? Ella, 47 years old, born and lived all her life in Tennessee Samuel, 22 years old, born and lived all his life in Florida Marnie, 33 years old, a naturalized citizen from Germany Joseph, 55 years old, a naturalized citizen from Costa Rica

Ella, 47 years old, born and lived all her life in Tennessee

Censorship of content on public radio and television stations would be enforced by the Federal Communications Commission U.S. Food and Drug Administration Federal Reserve System U.S. Postal Service

Federal Communications Commission

The regulatory agency that monitors and regulates banking activity is the Federal Communications Commission U.S. Food and Drug Administration Federal Reserve System U.S. Postal Service

Federal Reserve System

Choose one of the following cases: McCulloch v. Maryland, Gibbons v. Ogden, or District of Columbia v. Heller. In at least two well-written paragraphs, explain why the case is important to understanding the changing nature of American federalism.

Federalism is described as the relationship between the federal government and smaller individual governments. The D.C. vs. Heller was a decision made by the Federal Government (more specifically the Supreme Court) which mandated that all states respect the 2nd Amendment as an individual/ right. This means that the decision to ban firearms is no longer up to a state or a city. It is one example of the Federal Government's power to enforce nationwide laws on states, even if they do not agree with the law.

Early leaders of the United States who preferred a strong role for the central government became the first members of the Democratic-Republican Party American Independent Party Republican Party Federalist Party

Federalist Party

You pass an officer making an arrest on the street. You hear her say to the suspect, "You have the right to remain silent. If you give up the right to remain silent, anything you say can and will be used against you..." The officer's words to the suspect and reasons for them most relate to the First Amendment Second Amendment Fifth Amendment Eighth Amendment

Fifth Amendment

Which of the following statements is true? From the 1920s to 1940s, the radio was growing quickly as a source of political news. From the 1920s to 1940s, the television was growing quickly as a source of political news. From the 1880s to 1890s, the Internet was decreasing quickly as a source of political news. From the 1880s to 1890s, the newspaper was decreasing quickly as a source of political news.

From the 1920s to 1940s, the radio was growing quickly as a source of political news.

A case appealed from a Georgia court of appeals would go to the appeals court for the circuit Georgia court of last resort a federal district court U.S. Supreme Court

Georgia court of last resort

"If mankind were to resolve to agree in no institution of government, until every part of it had been adjusted to the most exact standard of perfection, society would soon become a general scene of anarchy, and the world a desert."—Alexander Hamilton Which of the following makes a true statement about the quote? Hamilton is an Anti-federalist making a case for changes to the Constitution before the states vote on ratification. Hamilton is an Anti-federalist making a case for immediate ratification of the Constitution without any changes. Hamilton is a Federalist making a case for changes to the Constitution before the states vote on ratification. Hamilton is a Federalist making a case for immediate ratification of the Constitution without any changes.

Hamilton is a Federalist making a case for immediate ratification of the Constitution without any changes

"Each representative who wishes to speak on the bill will be allowed five minutes." A statement like this one would be the work of the Standing Committee Conference Committee House Rules Committee Senate Rules Committee

House Rules Committee

"A pure democracy is a society consisting of a small number of citizens, who assemble and administer the government in person."—James Madison In at least two paragraphs, discuss whether you believe the framers of the U.S. Constitution created a democracy.

In a country with millions people, a "true democracy" is impossible. That was true during the Founders' time as well. That is why they created a Republic. The People elect their representatives, and the representatives make the decisions for them - hopefully decisions that are in the best interest of the People. There are definitely aspects of a democracy involved and the people still have a voice, but a "true democracy" isn't possible.

How is the principle of "rule of law" evident in the Constitution? It lists the laws of the country and gives states the power to enforce them. It creates a government that can make, enforce, and review its own laws. It grants the executive branch the power to make and execute the laws. It provides a method for making laws that the court system carries out.

It creates a government that can make, enforce, and review its own laws.

How did the invention of television change the nature of political communication? It made other forms of media like newspapers and the radio obsolete in terms of spreading a message. It gave the public audience the ability to see what officials looked like and see the effects of their actions. It caused people to spend more time consuming entertainment programming rather than political events. It led to the creation of regulatory agencies that prevent news stations from taping public officials' speeches.

It gave the public audience the ability to see what officials looked like and see the effects of their actions.

Which of the following best describes how a unitary government is different from the government of the United States? It has a central government that exercises complete control over smaller units of government, like states. It does not have a president or other executive authority that enforces laws and policy separate from lawmakers. Its local or individual state governments have full sovereignty and only coordinate activities for mutual defense. Its legislature has authority over the executive branch, with the ability to select and remove executive leaders.

It has a central government that exercises complete control over smaller units of government, like states.

What effect could the "necessary and proper clause" to the Constitution have on rights? It places restrictions on rights during times of emergency such as a natural disaster. It safeguards rights by denying the power to make laws that would restrict them. It has the potential to lead to limits on rights by giving flexibility in making laws. It gives rights strong protection against government actions that limit them.

It has the potential to lead to limits on rights by giving flexibility in making laws.

"The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of sex." Which of the following reflects the source and impact of this quote? It is from the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. The amendment extended the right of former slaves to vote but had no real impact because slavery was over at the time it was ratified. It is from the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Because of this amendment, the voting rights of women are protected because a prior related amendment failed to include gender. It is from the 15th amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Male as well as female former slaves could vote in federal elections though not necessarily in state-level elections as a result. It is from the 15th amendment to the U.S. Constitution. It was intended to protect the right of women to vote and hold elected office but was ignored for about one hundred years.

It is from the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Because of this amendment, the voting rights of women are protected because a prior related amendment failed to include gender.

Which of the following statements about judicial review is correct? It is the power of the judicial branch to determine whether a law is acceptable under the Constitution, as established by the case Marbury v. Madison. It is the power of the judicial branch to determine a proposed bill is acceptable under the Constitution, as established by the case McCulloch v. Maryland. It is the power of the executive branch to determine whether a court decision is acceptable under the Constitution, as established by the case Marbury v. Madison. It is the power of the executive branch to determine whether a court punishment is acceptable under the Constitution, as established by the case McCulloch v. Maryland.

It is the power of the judicial branch to determine whether a law is acceptable under the Constitution, as established by the case Marbury v. Madison.

Which of the following makes a true statement about the Constitution and the government? It shares the government's power but gives final authority to the individual state governments. It distributes the government's power between three branches that all answer to the president. It limits the government's power through listing its responsibilities and including a bill of rights. It reflects the principle of majority rule by having elections on each major legislative policy change.

It limits the government's power through listing its responsibilities and including a bill of rights.

What makes a parliamentary government different from the United States? It has a unitary central government that exercises complete control over smaller units of government, like states. It does not have a president or other executive authority that enforces laws and policy separate from lawmakers. Its local or individual state governments have full sovereignty and only coordinate activities for mutual defense. Its legislature has authority over the executive branch, with the ability to select and remove executive leaders.

Its legislature has authority over the executive branch, with the ability to select and remove executive leaders.

Which of the following statements is true about the U.S. Senate? Its members have six-year terms, with one-third of the total members up for re-election every two years. Its members have six-year terms, with the majority of its members facing re-election every four years. Its members have two-year terms, with one-third of the total members up for re-election every two years. Its members have two-year terms, with the majority of its members facing re-election every four years.

Its members have six-year terms, with one-third of the total members up for re-election every two years.

Which of the following is a true statement about judges in the U.S. court system? All judges are appointed at both the state and federal levels of the court system in the United States. Judges are appointed at the federal level, and the system for selecting judges differs by state government. All judges are elected at the both the state and federal levels of the court system in the United States. Judged are elected at the federal level, and the system for selecting judges differs by state government.

Judges are appointed at the federal level, and the system for selecting judges differs by state government.

Which of the following situations exhibits a reasonable limit placed on the First Amendment in the interest of the common good? Television shows are canceled when criminals claim they learned how to commit crimes by watching. Groups of three or more people must obtain a license from the city before meeting in any local parks. News reporters traveling with troops overseas must not reveal their location or the soldier's identities. A confessed criminal is forced to speak in court and describe his or her crimes in detail for public record.

News reporters traveling with troops overseas must not reveal their location or the soldier's identities.

An example of a cabinet department is the Central Intelligence Agency Food and Drug Administration Postal Regulatory Commission Office of Health and Human Services

Office of Health and Human Services

"In determining questions in the United States in Congress assembled, each State shall have one vote."—Articles of Confederation Could a person correctly argue that this quote violates the principle of popular sovereignty? A person could not correctly argue that it is a violation because the quote shows states did have a voice in government. One could not correctly argue that it is a violation because the quote shows that each state has equal power in Congress. A person could correctly argue that is a violation because the states would have less power than the leaders in Congress. One could correctly argue that it is a violation because the states have different populations and should have proportional votes.

One could correctly argue that it is a violation because the states have different populations and should have proportional votes.

The highest ranking member of the U.S. Senate when the Vice President is absent is the Speaker of the House Speaker Pro Tempore President of the House President Pro Tempore

President Pro Tempore

Which of the following makes a true statement? Reserved powers are those that are exclusive to the states, such as ratifying amendments. Reserved powers are those that are exclusive to national government, like printing money. Concurrent powers are those that are exclusive to the states, such as ratifying amendments. Concurrent powers are those that are exclusive to national government, like printing money.

Reserved powers are those that are exclusive to the states, such as ratifying amendments.

According to the U.S. Constitution, which of the following people would be eligible to run for U.S. president? Lucy, 24 years old, born and lived all her life in Wyoming Robert, 36 years old, born and lived all his life in Georgia Nina, 48 years old, a naturalized citizen from Columbia David, 59 years old, a naturalized citizen from Canada

Robert, 36 years old, born and lived all his life in Georgia

"Everyone has the right to take part in the government of his country, directly or through freely chosen representatives. The will of the people shall be the basis of the authority of government. This will shall be expressed in periodic and genuine elections which shall be by universal and equal suffrage and shall be held by secret vote or by equivalent free voting procedures."—Article 21, Universal Declaration of Human Rights, 1948 The above quote gives the weakest support to which of the following principles? (5 points) Representative government Consent of the governed Individual rights Rule of law

Rule of law

Which of the following is not a constitutional role of the president? Commander in Chief Chief Executive Speaker of the House Head of State

Speaker of the House

Which of the following is true about the Supreme Court justices? The Chief Justice serves for life, and the associate justices have set terms. The Chief Justice and associate justices serve for life or until resignation. The Congress has decreased the size of the Supreme Court over time. The Congress can remove a justice with the president's consent.

The Chief Justice and associate justices serve for life or until resignation.

Which of the following makes a true statement? The Constitution itself without its amendments contains no protections for individual rights. The Constitution limits the powers of governments as one way of securing individual rights. The Bill of Rights clearly and definitively lists specific situations where rights can be limited. The Bill of Rights contains many loopholes government can use in order to restrict rights.

The Constitution limits the powers of governments as one way of securing individual rights.

Which of the following is a true statement? The Constitution encourages the people to form political parties at the federal level. The Constitution makes no mention of political parties or their role in policymaking. George Washington encouraged people to form political parties at the federal level. George Washington did not mention political parties or their role in policymaking.

The Constitution makes no mention of political parties or their role in policymaking.

Which of the following statements is true? The Charter of the United Nations protects the rights of any person captured during an act of war. The Geneva Conventions and Protocols protects the rights of people captured during an act of war. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights defines when it is appropriate to hold a prisoner of war. The Bill of Rights to the U.S. Constitution defines when it is appropriate to hold a prisoner of war.

The Geneva Conventions and Protocols protects the rights of people captured during an act of war.

How do the House and Senate differ in the powers related to impeachment? The House has no power related to impeachment while the Senate can impeach federal officials. The House can impeach federal officials and then the Senate would conduct the impeachment trial. The Senate has no power related to impeachment while the House can impeach federal officials. The Senate can impeach federal officials and then the House would conduct the impeachment trial.

The House can impeach federal officials and then the Senate would conduct the impeachment trial.

Which of the following makes a true statement? The Senate has a Rules Committee that sets limits and rules for both the House and Senate on debating bills. The House has a Rules Committee that sets limits and rules for both the House and Senate on debating bills. The House has a Rules Committee to set limits on bill debate while the Senate has no time limits for debate. The Senate has a Rules Committee to set limits on bill debate while the House has no time limits for debate.

The House has a Rules Committee to set limits on bill debate while the Senate has no time limits for debate.

The president appoints new foreign ambassadors to China. According to the U.S. Constitution, what must happen before they can serve? The armed forces need to be notified. The Senate needs to provide their consent. The House of Representatives needs to hold a special session. The ambassadors chosen need to be interviewed by the U.S. Supreme Court.

The Senate needs to provide their consent.

Which of the following explains the outcome and significance of the McCulloch v. Maryland case? The Supreme Court decided in favor of McCulloch, that the state of Maryland could not operate a state bank nor did it have the power to tax state businesses. The Supreme Court decided in favor of McCulloch, that the United States could operate a national bank and states cannot tax the national government. The Supreme Court decided in favor of Maryland, that the state of Maryland could operate banks outside its state borders and tax the national government. The Supreme Court decided in favor of Maryland, that the United States had no power to operate a national bank in any territory of a state government.

The Supreme Court decided in favor of McCulloch, that the United States could operate a national bank and states cannot tax the national government.

Choose one of the following principles: rule of law, checks and balances, separation of powers, republicanism, democracy, or federalism. Discuss whether you think the Articles of Confederation or the Constitution was a better reflection of that principle and explain your answer in a paragraph.

The U.S constitution was a better reflection of checks and balances. Checks and Balances is the term used to describe each of the three branches of the government working together to preserve one branch from gaining too much power. This is different from the articles of confederation which is just a congress. The powers in the constitution where passed between these three branches and each branch was given specific powers which could be checked by other branches throughout the government.

Which of the following is an accurate statement about the War in Afghanistan? The United States invaded and ended the rule of the Taliban, but U.S. troops have remained for years due to continued attacks from Taliban supporters. The United States invaded and ended the rule of the Taliban, and U.S. troops were removed when the country established a stable democracy. The United States invaded and was unable to stop the Taliban, which remains in control of the country's government and resources. The United States invaded and was unable to stop the Taliban, which has spread throughout the country and increased in supporters.

The United States invaded and ended the rule of the Taliban, but U.S. troops have remained for years due to continued attacks from Taliban supporters.

Why can the lawmaking process be so time-consuming? The Supreme Court must review all proposed bills before Congress can vote on them. The president can interrupt the work of Congress at any time to focus on another issue. The bills go through committees of Congress members who carefully study each new idea. The Constitution places a time minimum for Congress to consider all new bills before voting.

The bills go through committees of Congress members who carefully study each new idea.

What is the role of a judge in a jury trial? The judge listens to both sides of the case to make a recommendation to the jury of what outcome to decide. The judge makes sure the evidence is presented fairly and that the jurors understand the law and procedures. The judge chooses who will serve on the jury and will consider the recommendation of the jury in a bench trial. The judge selects what evidence may be shown at trial and what evidence will be reserved for the appeals court.

The judge makes sure the evidence is presented fairly and that the jurors understand the law and procedures.

Which of the following is a true statement? The citizens of a state may only register to vote after proving to have submitted their census survey. The census is a flawed tool because census workers do not attempt to count all citizens, only a sample. The main purpose of conducting a census every 10 years is to determine representational apportionment. The majority of apportionment changes are due to state-level data collection and not national census data.

The main purpose of conducting a census every 10 years is to determine representational apportionment.

Imagine the state of California passes a law to tax all banking activities within the state. Which of the following could happen? (1 point) The national bank of the United States, or the Federal Reserve, could challenge the California law based on the McCulloch v. Maryland decision. The national bank of the United States, or the Federal Reserve, could take the taxes California collects based on the McCulloch v. Maryland decision. Private banks operating only in the state of California could challenge the state's tax law on banking based on the Gibbons v. Ogden decision. Private banks operating only in the state of California could take a portion of the taxes collected based on the Gibbons v. Ogden decision.

The national bank of the United States, or the Federal Reserve, could challenge the California law based on the McCulloch v. Maryland decision.

Under the Constitution, who has the responsibility for relationships with foreign nations? The president can make treaties, but the Senate must ratify them. The president can make treaties, but the Supreme Court must ratify them. The legislative branch can make treaties, and the president must sign them. The legislative branch can make treaties, and the Supreme Court must sign them.

The president can make treaties, but the Senate must ratify them.

Which of the following is a true statement about the U.S. president? The president must be at least 45 years old. The president must be at least 35 years old. The president must be a naturalized citizen. The president must be a veteran politician.

The president must be at least 35 years old.

Which of the following describes the selection of federal judges? The president nominates someone to fill a vacancy, and the Senate confirms the choice. The Senate nominates someone to fill a vacancy, and the president confirms the choice. The president nominates someone to fill a vacancy, and the House confirms the choice. The House nominates someone to fill a vacancy, and the president confirms the choice.

The president nominates someone to fill a vacancy, and the Senate confirms the choice.

How might several countries all described as federations differ in practice? Some may have smaller units of government like states or provinces while others do not. The state governments may vary in amount of power shared with the central government. Some have a central government that makes decisions for the country while others do not. The state governments could be sovereign governments that do not share power as a central body.

The state governments may vary in amount of power shared with the central government.

"Liberty may be endangered by the abuse of liberty, but also by the abuse of power."—James Madison Which of the following statements both relates to the quote above and supports it by stating how the concern is reflected in American constitutional government? For this reason, the supremacy clause names the federal government the final authority on government decisions. In this quote, power and liberty mean the same thing and so the power of officials is limited by frequent elections. Therefore, each branch of the central government will have the power to check the power of the other branches. A limited government is the only way to prevent such abuses, but the only limits are on state government power.

Therefore, each branch of the central government will have the power to check the power of the other branches.

Which of the following describes "reserved powers?" They are determined only by the president. They are shared by the states and nation. They belong to the national government. They belong only to state governments.

They belong only to state governments.

How do interest groups influence public policy? They try to get their members elected whom they expect to vote along the party platform on issues. They lobby the members of legislative committees to convince them to vote a certain way on bills. They have considerable power in influencing judicial decisions on difficult civil and criminal trials. They select who will serve as advisors to the members of the executive and legislative branches.

They lobby the members of legislative committees to convince them to vote a certain way on bills.

How do political parties influence public policy? They try to get their members elected whom they expect to vote along the party platform on issues. They lobby the members of legislative committees to convince them to vote a certain way on bills. They have considerable power in influencing judicial decisions on difficult civil and criminal trials. They select who will serve as advisors to the members of the executive and legislative branches.

They try to get their members elected whom they expect to vote along the party platform on issues.

The federal court of original jurisdiction is the U.S. Lower Court U.S. District Court U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Court of Appeals

U.S. District Court

The majority of federal cases in the United States are settled by U.S. District Courts U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Appellate Courts U.S. Courts of Appeals

U.S. District Courts

Which of the following documents has served as a model for human rights protections for many newly democratic nations around the world? Charter of the United Nations Geneva Conventions and Protocols Kyoto Protocol Universal Declaration of Human Rights

Universal Declaration of Human Rights

The origin of the term "genocide" and international laws to prevent it followed World War I World War II War on Terror Korean War

World War II

Is the principle "separation of powers" evident in the U.S. Constitution? Yes, it is shown because the first three articles describe the three branches of government. No, it is missing because government power is concentrated in one branch of government. Yes, it is reflected because the amendments list the powers given to the individual people. No, it is absent because the president determines the power and authority of the people.

Yes, it is shown because the first three articles describe the three branches of government.

Which of the following cases would be heard first in an U.S. District Court? a citizen living in Texas sues his neighbor for property damage due to roaming cattle citizens from Arizona accuse each other of robbery and assault with a deadly weapon a citizen of Mexico residing in Utah accuses a U.S. university of violating her civil rights citizens from Louisiana bring a class-action suit against a company operating in their state

a citizen of Mexico residing in Utah accuses a U.S. university of violating her civil rights

The power to create and collect taxes is an example of a concurrent power a delegated power an exclusive power a reserved power

a concurrent power

Mexico has 31 states that are similar in structure to the U.S. states that must abide by national laws. Mexico is best described as unitary a federation parliamentary a confederation

a federation

The term federalism describes powers granted to the national government by the U.S. Constitution the collection of laws, treaties, and programs governing relationships with other nations a legal division of authority between the national, state, and local governments powers granted to the state governments by the U.S. Constitution

a legal division of authority between the national, state, and local governments

A difference between a political party and an interest group is that the main goal of an interest group is to get its members elected into political office a political party is to get its members elected into political office an interest group is to prevent government from making policy a political party is to prevent government from making policy

a political party is to get its members elected into political office

A person living in Hawaii who is convicted of assault and battery in a trial court may appeal the decision to a state-level court of last resort a state-level appellate court the U.S. Supreme Court the U.S. District Court

a state-level appellate court

The U.S. Supreme Court accepts the vast majority of petitioner requests for cases about one percent of cases requested for review cases that involve laws beyond its jurisdiction one case per year that questions a federal law

about one percent of cases requested for review

A committee that will only exist temporarily to create a certain type of bill would be a standing committee ad hoc committee rules committee joint committee

ad hoc committee

(Citizenship 02.03 MC) "For why declare that things shall not be done which there is no power to do? Why for instance, should it be said, that the liberty of the press shall not be restrained, when no power is given by which restrictions may be imposed?"—Alexander Hamilton, Federalist No. 84 A person who agreed with Hamilton's viewpoint in this quote would say that the government needs less power the government needs more power adding a bill of rights is unnecessary adding a bill of rights is mandatory

adding a bill of rights is unnecessary

"To make all Laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into Execution the foregoing Powers." U.S. Constitution Article I, Section 8 also known as the "elastic clause" because it narrows the powers of Congress to those specifically listed a way that the powers of Congress are expanded through requesting permission from the judicial branch also known as the "elastic clause" because it gives Congress flexibility in the types of legislation it passes a way that the powers of Congress are limited because it gives the judicial branch power to eliminate laws

also known as the "elastic clause" because it gives Congress flexibility in the types of legislation it passes

The principle of federalism is clearly evident in the U.S. Constitution through the oath of the president amendment process branches' structure supremacy clause

amendment process

The Central Intelligence Agency operates as a cabinet department responsible for leading the entire intelligence community a cabinet department responsible for gathering intelligence about foreign nations an independent agency responsible for leading the entire intelligence community an independent agency responsible for gathering intelligence about foreign nations

an independent agency responsible for gathering intelligence about foreign nations

The president exerts the most influence over appointments to federal agency positions federal independent regulatory agencies convincing legislators to pass new laws reducing the size of the bureaucracy

appointments to federal agency positions

Examples of how Congress oversees the power of the executive branch is its power to approve presidential appointments and conduct investigations create regulations that only apply to official executive offices sign the president's policies into law and enforce regulations impeach executive officials for creating too much red tape

approve presidential appointments and conduct investigations

The word "concurrent" refers to powers that belong only to state governments belong to the national government are shared by the states and nation are determined only by the president

are shared by the states and nation

Which of the following lists the qualifications for U.S. House of Representatives as described in Article I of the Constitution? at least 25 years old, at least seven years a U.S. citizen, and a resident of the state chosen to represent at least 25 years old, at least nine years a U.S. citizen, and a resident of the state chosen to represent at least 30 years old, at least seven years a U.S. citizen, and a resident of the state chosen to represent at least 30 years old, at least nine years a U.S. citizen, and a resident of the state chosen to represent

at least 25 years old, at least seven years a U.S. citizen, and a resident of the state chosen to represent

Which of the following lists the qualifications for U.S. Senate as described in Article I of the Constitution? at least 25 years old, at least seven years a U.S. citizen, and a resident of the state chosen to represent at least 25 years old, at least nine years a U.S. citizen, and a resident of the state chosen to represent at least 30 years old, at least seven years a U.S. citizen, and a resident of the state chosen to represent at least 30 years old, at least nine years a U.S. citizen, and a resident of the state chosen to represent

at least 30 years old, at least nine years a U.S. citizen, and a resident of the state chosen to represent

Which of the following is an accurate list of the requirements to be U.S. president? at least 45 years old, a natural-born or a naturalized citizen for at least 14 years at least 35 years old, a natural-born or a naturalized citizen for at least 14 years at least 45 years old, a natural-born citizen, and at least 14 years as a resident at least 35 years old, a natural-born citizen, and at least 14 years as a resident

at least 35 years old, a natural-born citizen, and at least 14 years as a resident

Jurisdiction means the authority to hear and rule on a certain type of case ruling or outcome of any criminal or civil court case selection of judges for the federal judicial branch petitioning of cases to the highest federal court

authority to hear and rule on a certain type of case

The country of Oman is ruled by a monarchy, therefore Oman has which type of government? democracy autocracy oligarchy republic

autocracy

The word "reserved" refers to powers that belong only to state governments belong to the national government are shared by the states and nation are determined only by the president

belong only to state governments

The lawmaking process can be very time-consuming because the Constitution places a time minimum for Congress to consider all new bills before voting bills go through committees of Congress members who carefully study each new idea president can interrupt the work of Congress at any time to focus on another issue Supreme Court must review all proposed bills before Congress can vote on them

bills go through committees of Congress members who carefully study each new idea

Of the following, turnout among young voters is likely to be highest among black educated females low-income male college students young white, non-Hispanic males non-college factory workers

black educated females

The highway you see here used to be a two-lane road and did not connect to other highways. Over the years, the highway was expanded and new ramps built to connect to other roads and highways. The changes in this image illustrate how government lets private companies build highways controls all national road construction builds and maintains highways passes laws on transportation

builds and maintains highways

The President of the United States has the power to lead the U.S. Postal Service under Article II of the Constitution can appoint officials to the federal bureaucracy with the approval of the Senate is required by law to follow a certain percentage of advisor recommendations must assign the vice president as head of one of the Cabinet departments

can appoint officials to the federal bureaucracy with the approval of the Senate

The main function of the executive branch is to carry out and enforce laws and policies write and pass new national legislation increase the size of the bureaucracy select who will serve as president

carry out and enforce laws and policies

Federalism is the principle that the central and state governments will share power and responsibility states are sovereign and only unified when facing a foreign threat nation is unified under a single and powerful central government government powers should be divided between three branches

central and state governments will share power and responsibility

The U.S. Census is most likely to result in changes in policy and representation in Congress gerrymandering and shift in socioeconomics of districts removal of elected officials before their term ends increase or decrease of total legislators in Congress

changes in policy and representation in Congress

The Electoral College selects the president from among candidate names submitted by each of the states is a group of people assigned the sole duty of selecting a new president every four years chooses the president and is based on the number of Congress members from each state prevents any one state from choosing a president who is not among the major candidates

chooses the president and is based on the number of Congress members from each state

A country with a government that deliberately places socialist principles into action is communist, like the European Union communist, like China democratic, like Cuba democratic, like Iraq

communist, like China

A government facing protests and demonstrations that are supported by most of its citizens and spread across its territory has lost consent of the governed limited government individual rights rule of law

consent of the governed

Which of the following reflects Congress acting on an implied power in the Constitution? ordering the creation of a new design for a quarter coin approving the spending of funds for new army vehicles creating a set of national standards for public schools making a change to the rates charged for income tax

creating a set of national standards for public schools

"New States may be admitted by the Congress into this Union; but no new State shall be formed or erected within the Jurisdiction of any other State; nor any State be formed by the Junction of two or more States, or Parts of States, without the Consent of the Legislatures of the States concerned as well as of the Congress."—U.S. Constitution Based on this quote, the power to create new U.S. states is a concurrent power delegated power reserved power shared power

delegated power

The unblocking of popular social media websites in Myanmar is an indication that natural resources are abundant democratization is taking place natural resources are scarce democratization is a failure

democratization is taking place

Democratization in a country is discouraged by most of the world's leaders depends on both qualitative and quantitative data can be determined by measuring the country's GDP tends to increase when it has a single valuable resource

depends on both qualitative and quantitative data

Which of the following types of cases would have to begin in a federal court? dispute over a custody agreement about visitation rights between divorced parents dispute over a state law related to a traffic violations and speed cameras dispute that arose from a car accident that caused damage to a homeowners fence dispute that arose from a law limiting immigration in Arizona

dispute that arose from a law limiting immigration in Arizona

The Constitution reflects the principle "separation of powers" because it makes the president distinct from the executive branches organizes each state into a bicameral system of branches distributes power between three branches of government lists specific powers that belong to the state governments

distributes power between three branches of government

An example of an important service the government provides to all U.S. citizens is military training transportation education housing

education

Voter turnout is the percentage of citizens who register to vote before an election eligible voters who cast a ballot in an election citizens who choose not to register to vote eligible voters who choose not to vote

eligible voters who cast a ballot in an election

The executive branch has the responsibility of creating new laws for the good of the nation interpreting laws that are questioned by states enforcing laws passed by the legislative branch determining responsibilities of the other branches

enforcing laws passed by the legislative branch

Which of the following does Article III of the U.S. Constitution give Congress the power to do? nominate federal judges overrule court decisions conduct appellate trials establish lower courts

establish lower courts

The Constitution gives the legislative branch the power to establish postal service appoint federal judges command the military determine court cases

establish postal service

Rule of Law means that people elect representatives to create the laws certain individuals must be trained to make laws everyone in a society must follow the laws equally officials must follow certain procedures to make law

everyone in a society must follow the laws equally

In the U.S. Constitution, the principle "separation of powers" is evident because the first three articles describe the three branches of government absent because government power is concentrated in one branch of government reflected because the amendments list the powers given to the individual people missing because the president determines the power and authority of the people

evident because the first three articles describe the three branches of government

The first three articles of the U.S. Constitution explain the powers delegated to the national government list the powers implied as belonging to national government explain the powers reserved to the state governments list the powers concurrent to the state governments

explain the powers delegated to the national government

Article Four of the U.S. Constitution explains the powers delegated to the national government lists the powers implied as belonging to national government explains the powers reserved to the state governments lists the powers concurrent to the state governments

explains the powers reserved to the state governments

Over time in U.S. history, court decisions and legislation have increased restrictions on citizen civil liberties overall extended civil liberties to more and more people retained about the same level of civil liberties continued to limit civil liberties for most groups

extended civil liberties to more and more people

Americans who say voters are capable of selecting the most qualified judges believe that the information needed to evaluate the candidates is insufficient and difficult for the public to access fact of an election taking place raises public awareness and discussion of the role of the judiciary public will rely on the ideology and platform of judicial candidates based on their prior decisions special interest groups play a key role in assisting voters to choose among judicial candidates

fact of an election taking place raises public awareness and discussion of the role of the judiciary

"The United States in Congress assembled shall never engage in a war, nor grant letters of marque or reprisal in time of peace, nor enter into any treaties or alliances, ... unless nine States assent to the same."—Articles of Confederation This quote directly reflects the principle of federalism republicanism separation of powers checks and balances

federalism

ARTICLE II "Each state retains its sovereignty, freedom, and independence, and every power, jurisdiction, and right, which is not by this Confederation expressly delegated to the United States, in Congress assembled."—Articles of Confederation This quote best reflects the principle of federalism rule of law natural rights social contract

federalism

The amendment process to the U.S. Constitution reflects the principle of popular sovereignty because it requires a national direct vote by citizens checks and balances because the House proposes and the Senate ratifies republicanism because the people elect representatives to sponsor the idea federalism because it requires support from state and national governments

federalism because it requires support from state and national governments

The president and other federal officials may be impeached for "treason or other crimes that affect the entire nation" under Article I of the Constitution "only upon suspicion of treason or resignation without notice" under Article I of the Constitution "only after removal from office for charges related to treason" under Article II of the Constitution for "treason, bribery, or other high crimes or misdemeanors" under Article II of the Constitution

for "treason, bribery, or other high crimes or misdemeanors" under Article II of the Constitution

Elections in Iraq during Saddam Hussein's rule were free, valid elections indicating increased levels of democratization fraudulent elections indicating decreased levels of democratization free, valid elections indicating decreased levels of democratization fraudulent elections indicating increased levels of democratization

fraudulent elections indicating decreased levels of democratization

Some Americans prefer appointment of judges rather than elections because they believe appointment leads judges to be dependent on the other government branches costs less than if potential judges must run campaigns frees judges from the pressures of public support and re-election allows judges to focus on the will of the people in judicial review

frees judges from the pressures of public support and re-election

Which of the following is a duty of the president outlined in Article II of the Constitution? approve foreign treaties oversee the courts and appeals process coin and print currency give yearly State of the Union speech

give yearly State of the Union speech

An example of a delegated power is the power to establish courts in new states govern American territories create local governments make marriage laws

govern American territories

Popular sovereignty means that officials only make laws that are approved by people educated in law independence is not granted by a ruler but agreed upon by the people people who receive the most attention from others should have power government authority comes from the people and is subject to their will

government authority comes from the people and is subject to their will

According to the Constitution, the president has the power to approve Supreme Court nominations grant pardons for federal crimes raise taxes declare a law unconstitutional

grant pardons for federal crimes

Expressed powers are granted to the national government by the U.S. Constitution granted to state governments by the U.S. Constitution also referred to as concurrent powers also referred to as reserved powers

granted to the national government by the U.S. Constitution

Which of the following is an example of a reserved power? granting professional licenses creating the post offices establishing an air force borrowing money

granting professional licenses

"Candidate Florent is obviously the better man for the job. No one can match his education and experience." This quote shows that the reporter uses emotional appeal to support Florent uses emotional appeal against Florent has a bias in favor of Florent has a bias against Florent

has a bias in favor of Florent

A "limited government" is a government that may operate without consent of the governed rules temporarily during times of emergency has restrictions on the powers of its officials sets an absolute time limit for all officials

has restrictions on the powers of its officials

The Supreme Court extended the right of privacy implied by the 14th Amendment to include a woman's right to vote in all state and federal elections, through the case Mapp v. Ohio vote in all state and federal elections, through the case Roe v. Wade have an abortion, with restrictions, through the case Mapp v. Ohio have an abortion, with restrictions, through the case Roe v. Wade

have an abortion, with restrictions, through the case Roe v. Wade

The rights of individuals depend in part on their income, age, gender, race, and level of education have limits in order to protect the rights of others and the common good are superior to the rights of groups, organizations, or the common good bear no relationship to the common good or the rights of other people

have limits in order to protect the rights of others and the common good

Trial by jury is an important right for a defendant on trial because it gives citizens a meaningful way to participate in civic life helps protect the not guilty from wrongful conviction relieves judges from the burden of making decisions ensures that criminals are punished for crimes

helps protect the not guilty from wrongful conviction

The Supreme Court extended the right of privacy implied by the 14th and Fourth Amendments to include protection from use in a trial of evidence that was seized illegally, in the case Mapp v. Ohio illegally, in the case Roe v. Wade through a warrant, in the case Mapp v. Ohio through a warrant, in the case Roe v. Wade

illegally, in the case Mapp v. Ohio

"To make all Laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into Execution the foregoing Powers, and all other Powers vested by this Constitution in the Government of the United States, or in any Department or Officer thereof."—U.S. Constitution This statement, sometimes called the "elastic clause," gives Congress expressed powers reserved powers implied powers shared powers

implied powers

Powers not directly stated in the Constitution that have been interpreted as belonging to the national government are described as reserved powers delegated powers implied powers concurrent powers

implied powers

Petitions to the U.S. Supreme Court have increased over time and are primarily accepted by writ of certiorari increased over time and are primarily accepted in forma pauperis decreased over time and are primarily accepted by writ of certiorari decreased over time and are primarily accepted in forma pauperis

increased over time and are primarily accepted by writ of certiorari

The first U.S. Supreme Court case to address the issue of whether the national government had the power to run a national bank was District of Columbia v. Heller state governments had the right to operate businesses in other states was McCulloch v. Maryland individuals had the right to possess firearms for lawful purposes was District of Columbia v. Heller people could have the same rights and privileges in each of the 50 states was McCulloch v. Maryland

individuals had the right to possess firearms for lawful purposes was District of Columbia v. Heller

A criticism of the American system of federalism is that it is unresponsive when it is faced with a dangerous emergency situation excellent at dealing with emergencies yet inadequate in daily matters inefficient in responding to crises involving multiple levels of government too expensive to maintain as a basic principle in the national government

inefficient in responding to crises involving multiple levels of government

The two main roles of any special interest group are to run elections and open a national chapter inform the public and persuade lawmakers lobby local media and raise campaign funds heighten awareness and support candidates

inform the public and persuade lawmakers

The "Coalition for the Homeless" has served as a valuable resource of information and assistance to those in poverty as well as lawmakers and other interested people in New York City. "Coalition for the Homeless" is a(n) political party promoting programs that help needy people interest group promoting programs that help needy people political party promoting one of its members for political office interest group promoting one of its members for political office

interest group promoting programs that help needy people

Which of the following foreign policy positions is based on diplomacy? imperialism isolationism interventionism internationalism

internationalism

People who see the United States as acting as the "World's Police" focus on U.S. policies that reflect isolationism imperialism interventionism internationalism

interventionism

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration designed this label for the public to be released in 2012. The image best illustrates how government is committed to protecting citizen safety controls how people run their businesses limits advertising for dangerous products influences the daily behavior of its people

is committed to protecting citizen safety

A member of the House of Representatives must be a resident of the district elected to represent according to the Constitution must vote on all revenue bills according to how the majority political party decides is not required to be a resident of the district elected to represent but usually is by tradition is not eligible to serve on any committee that contains members of another political party

is not required to be a resident of the district elected to represent but usually is by tradition

An independent regulatory agency must exist on a temporary basis works for the legislative branch is part of the executive branch creates new federal legislation

is part of the executive branch

Article Three of the Constitution describes the powers of the executive branch, such as enforcing laws judicial branch, such as interpreting laws legislative branch, such as declaring war state governments, such as health care

judicial branch, such as interpreting laws

Article I of the U.S. Constitution reflects the principle of republicanism because it describes the executive branch, appointed by the senior member of the judicial branch executive branch, selected by the voters through a specially designed process legislative branch, made up of representatives elected by the people of each state legislative branch, made up of representatives appointed by the governor of each state

legislative branch, made up of representatives elected by the people of each state

Article One of the Constitution describes the powers of the executive branch, such as enforcing laws judicial branch, such as interpreting laws legislative branch, such as declaring war state governments, such as health care

legislative branch, such as declaring war

Individuals described as "left of center" have liberal views and are likely to support policies that restrict government services liberal views and are likely to support policies that expand government services conservative views and are likely to support policies that restrict government services conservative views and are likely to support policies that expand government services

liberal views and are likely to support policies that expand government services

The main difference between a typical regulatory agency like the State Department and an independent one like the Federal Reserve is that the president has unlimited ability to dismiss the leaders of a typical regulatory agency greater power to create and abolish typical regulatory agencies limited ability to dismiss the leaders of an independent agency greater power to create and abolish independent agencies

limited ability to dismiss the leaders of an independent agency

Which of the following tends to increase when a country is becoming more democratic? resources poverty literacy crime

literacy

Most legal disputes are resolved in local trial courts courts of appeals state supreme courts federal district courts

local trial courts

The Articles of Confederation reflected the principle of "limited government" because it gave more power to the federal government than to the states made the federal government dependent on the will of the states offered each state the option to provide for its own independence was to have effect only through the end of the war for independence

made the federal government dependent on the will of the states

The "Speaker of the House" is the leader of the minor political party and sets the agenda for legislative work majority political party and sets the agenda for legislative work minor political party and is responsible for writing all new bill ideas majority political party and is responsible for writing all new bill ideas

majority political party and sets the agenda for legislative work

Justices on the U.S. Supreme Court have four-year terms are elected by voters receive no income may serve for life

may serve for life

A primary election is the name given to any national general election and includes both presidential and midterm elections reason that many people give for why the current electoral process in the country needs changes method used to select candidates to run in an election, may be open or closed to other parties type of election where the people vote only for officials for the state and local levels of government

method used to select candidates to run in an election, may be open or closed to other parties

The two major political parties in the United States compete the most with one another for the votes of conservatives extremists moderates liberals

moderates

The Declaration of Independence reflected the idea of natural rights because it was a collective act of representatives from all the colonies listed specific grievances and complaints against colonial rule named life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness as granted to all said a new government must form due to the king's actions

named life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness as granted to all

Article III of the U.S. Constitution establishes the state court systems names only the Supreme Court creates the U.S. District Courts divides the states into circuits

names only the Supreme Court

People who take a "layer cake" view of federalism believe that state governments are too weak to meet most citizen needs state governments are supreme over the national government national and state governments must cooperate to meet citizen needs national and state governments are exclusively sovereign in their areas

national and state governments are exclusively sovereign in their areas

Which of the following is an example of a delegated power? state government passes a tax to pay for highway maintenance state government orders the local governments to enforce a law national government passes a law that lowers rates of taxation national government creates a treaty with a sovereign nation

national government creates a treaty with a sovereign nation

The supremacy clause of the U.S. Constitution has supported the national government's sovereignty over matters related to citizen health care and education national government's sovereignty over matters of foreign policy and interstate commerce state governments' sovereignty over matters related to citizen health care and education state governments' sovereignty over matters of foreign policy and interstate commerce

national government's sovereignty over matters of foreign policy and interstate commerce

"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal."—Declaration of Independence This quote reflects the political principle of popular sovereignty because it requires that all citizens have the same status in society social contract because citizens will only agree to be ruled by those who are their equals natural rights because people are born equal with certain rights because they are humans democracy because if people are equal then they all have the right to run the government

natural rights because people are born equal with certain rights because they are humans

"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal."—Declaration of Independence This quote reflects the political principle of popular sovereignty because it requires that all citizens have the same status in society social contract because citizens will only agree to be ruled by those who are their equals natural rights because people are born equal with certain rights because they are humans democracy because if people are equal then they all have the right to run the government

natural rights because people are born equal with certain rights because they are humans

The 13th amendment to the U.S. Constitution was unnecessary due to the Emancipation Proclamation required to limit the Emancipation Proclamation necessary to abolish slavery nationwide forever intended to grant citizenship to former slaves

necessary to abolish slavery nationwide forever

China, with most decision-making power concentrated into a few members of the Communist Party, is best described as a democracy autocracy oligarchy republic

oligarchy

"A Bill to Raise the Tax Rate on Those Earning Over One Million Dollars Annually." A bill with a title like this one could only originate in the House only originate in the Senate begin in either part of Congress begin in a Conference Committee

only originate in the House

The long-term significance of Brown v. Board of Education is that it found segregated schools to be constitutional if they were equal in quality overturned the Plessy v. Ferguson ruling accepting segregated facilities supported the case of Plessy v. Ferguson by saying segregation was illegal decided that each state could determine whether segregation was legal

overturned the Plessy v. Ferguson ruling accepting segregated facilities

Individuals have a stronger voice in public policy when they limit their political activity to voting in presidential elections participate actively in interest groups or political parties spend great amounts of time studying news and data write criticisms of officials on social networking sites

participate actively in interest groups or political parties

Interest groups consist of people who share beliefs and support their members in elections people with shared goals who work together to influence public policy various means of mass communication, such as television and radio government agencies that regulate and monitor citizens and businesses

people with shared goals who work together to influence public policy

The act of collaborating to write and send the Declaration of Independence reflected the principle of popular sovereignty individual rights social contract natural rights

popular sovereignty

A person who strongly believes in the principle of federalism would favor a government where the federal government has the majority of government powers and responsibility power is as equally divided as possible between the state and central governments state and local governments share the bulk of government responsibility and power a president enforces all decisions made by a majority vote of the state governments

power is as equally divided as possible between the state and central governments

Listed from earliest creation to most recent, the media include the radio, press, Internet, and television television, Internet, press, and radio press, radio, television, and Internet Internet, television, radio, and press

press, radio, television, and Internet

Governments create laws and rules to prevent chaos limit freedom arrest people end equality

prevent chaos

Registering to vote as a member of the Republican party permits you to vote in a Democratic primary election in a closed primary state prohibits you from voting in a Democratic primary election in an open primary state prohibits you from voting in a Democratic primary election in a closed primary state permits you to vote in all primary elections in a closed primary state

prohibits you from voting in a Democratic primary election in a closed primary state

Which of the following is a function of only the House of Representatives, not the Senate? initiating legislation proposing tax bills approving treaties establishing law

proposing tax bills

One purpose of government is to (4 points) control citizen behavior inhibit citizen protest protect citizen rights deny citizen justice

protect citizen rights

Republicanism is similar to the idea of representative democracy because both describe forms of government where people vote on all choices refer to people electing leaders to make government decisions mean a form of government where the executive is supreme explain why people choose not to participate in government

refer to people electing leaders to make government decisions

Elections to choose officials to stand for the people's interests in the work of government reflect the principle of representative government limited government absolute authority rule of law

representative government

In 2011, a movement known as Occupy Wall Street began in New York City. The protestors asserted that large corporations had too much influence on government. They blamed this influence for greater financial problems for the majority of Americans, such as the lack of jobs. Which principle do the protestors most likely believe government violated? rule of law individual rights limited government representative government

representative government

One weakness of the Articles of Confederation was that it gave the federal government too much power required unanimous state consent to amend it placed a high federal tax on all state residents demanded that each state create its own army

required unanimous state consent to amend it

The state of Florida passes a law requiring high school students to take an online course as a graduation requirement. This is an example of a reserved power granted to the state governments reserved power granted to the national government implied power granted to the state governments implied power granted to the national government

reserved power granted to the state governments

The Tenth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution reserves to the states any powers not delegated to the national government reserves to the national government any powers not delegated to the states implies that certain powers are the responsibility of the national government implies that certain powers are the responsibility of the state governments

reserves to the states any powers not delegated to the national government

The purpose of the conference committee is to bring Congress together with the president to agree on new legislation resolve differences between House and Senate versions of similar bills demand immediate action on a proposed bill that has been set aside meet with the sponsors of new proposed bills with similar focus

resolve differences between House and Senate versions of similar bills

The "necessary and proper clause" is a phrase in the U.S. Constitution designed to protect the principle of rule of law individual rights popular sovereignty checks and balances

rule of law

An example of a location that directly shows government in action is a hotel house school store

school

Under the Constitution, the executive, legislative, and judicial branches share power and responsibility give authority to the president must answer to the president divide powers of the states

share power and responsibility

Under the Constitution, the principle of "federalism" is the reason that power and responsibility are shared by state and national governments divided into three branches of government limited to what is listed in the amendments granted to the states through amendments

shared by state and national governments

The number of a state's electoral votes could change if the government in the state is ruled in violation of a federal policy results of a state election are disputed and found to be flawed president orders additional or fewer electoral votes to the state state population has a major change compared to other states

state population has a major change compared to other states

"[The Constitution] intended to endure for ages to come, and consequently, to be adapted to the various crises of human affairs."—Chief Justice John Marshall The quote above supports the Supreme Court's authority in judicial review refutes the Supreme Court's authority in judicial review supports the president's authority in judicial review refutes the president's authority in judicial review

supports the Supreme Court's authority in judicial review

Third parties are similar to interest groups because they tend to focus on a single issue do not run candidates for office have lobbyists in the legislature avoid supporting extreme ideas

tend to focus on a single issue

According to Article I of the U.S. Constitution, who has "the sole Power to try all Impeachments?" the Senate the Judicial Branch the Executive Branch the House of Representatives

the Senate

According to Article I of the Constitution, who has the ability to approve foreign treaties? the Cabinet and the President the House and the Senate the Senate only the House only

the Senate only

According to the Constitution, who has the duty to "faithfully execute" the law? the U.S. President the individual states the Congress the U.S. Supreme Court

the U.S. President

Federalists believed that a bill of rights was necessary because individual rights were not listed in the Constitution necessary because laws would not follow the Declaration of Independence unnecessary because individual rights were listed in the Declaration of Independence unnecessary due to the structure of government under the Constitution

unnecessary due to the structure of government under the Constitution

The Articles of Confederation did not fully reflect the principle of "republicanism" because it stated one political party should maintain most of the power voters had no say in who represented them in federal government state governments were inferior to the national government representatives from each state government were elected by the people

voters had no say in who represented them in federal government

Which of the following is the most direct way an individual can influence public policy? signing up for an interest group belonging to a political party voting on proposed laws organizing a fundraiser

voting on proposed laws

The Declaration of Independence reflected the idea of popular sovereignty because it was a collective act of representatives from all the colonies listed specific grievances and complaints against colonial rule named life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness as granted to all said a new government must form due to the king's actions

was a collective act of representatives from all the colonies

A person with conservative views believes that government should have a weak role in people's daily lives and is more likely to support the Republican Party weak role in people's daily lives and is more likely to support the Democratic Party strong role in people's daily lives and is more likely to support the Republican Party strong role in people's daily lives and is more likely to support the Democratic Party

weak role in people's daily lives and is more likely to support the Republican Party

In federal midterm elections, voters choose candidates who will run for president in the next election new Justices to replace those who have retired who will represent them in the House and Senate the candidates who will run for governor in their state

who will represent them in the House and Senate