Which of the following statements is true about the specific policies enacted by the British government after the French and Indian War?

includes strong personal incentive to work and create

The United Order, when practiced:

Was largely made up of World War II veterans

The Youth Rebellion of the 1960s was characterized by all but one of the following:

Work to develop personal qualities of humility and gratitude

The best way to overcome the spirit of "entitlement" is to:

True

The election of Thomas Jefferson in 1800 showed the world that power could be transferred peacefully from one political faction to another in a republic.

Purify

The goal of Puritanism was to ___________ the Church of England

False

The most dominant "passion" driving U.S. foreign policy during our involvement in World War II and the Korean War was imperialism.

Amendment 24: states that no poll taxes can be assessed to vote.

Which amendment is correctly matched with its content?

Congress cannot prohibit the people's right to privacy.

Each of the following except one is found in the first amendment. Choose the one that is NOT found there.

The laws will be enforced and interpreted in an arbitrary way so that there will be some flexibility in how the law is applied to different groups.

Each statement except one correctly describes how government will behave when its actions are guided by the basic principles and values of Rule of Law. Choose the one that is NOT true The legislative power must act with some discretion because the law must be based on the common good and on just and moral principles. Law will be made within the bounds of the authority granted - rulers must understand the limits on the power they have been given. Laws will be made with the consent and knowledge of the people; the laws will be fixed, certain, and known to the people. The laws will be enforced and interpreted in an arbitrary way so that there will be some flexibility in how the law is applied to different groups.

Human beings are born with natural inequalities in their basic rights.

Each statement except one describes one of the "principles" of government presented in the opening paragraphs of the Declaration of Independence. Choose the one that is NOT true. Governments are instituted to protect the inalienable rights of man. Human beings are born with natural inequalities in their basic rights. Governments derive their just powers from the consent of the governed. When government is destructive of basic rights, men have the right to alter or abolish that government.

A lack of economic virtue often requires government intervention in the market and a decline in economic freedom.

Economic virtue is important because

False

Entitlement programs are something we should always personally seek to take advantage of.

The restoration of the gospel

In Elder Bateman's address he connects the explosion of technological change and secular knowledge with what other event?

a political system of auxiliary precautions to protect against the failure of public virtue

In Federalist no. 51, James Madison argued that the Constitution provided:

True

The Supreme Court decision in Brown v. Board of Education overturned the ruling of "separate but equals" in Plessy v. Ferguson.

be able to accept the consequences of one's actions

To be fully accountable, one must:

It created a "balanced government" in which power was divided among the traditional social classes--the royal family, the aristocracy, and the common people.

Which of the following correctly describes something the colonists understood about the British constitution?

Elder Oaks has never considered it necessary to defend every line of the Constitution as scriptural

Which of the following did Elder Oaks say of the Constitution?

Liberalism

Which of the following is NOT a type of Jacksonian Reform

Alien and Sedition Acts of 1798

Which of the following is NOT among the events and controversies that helped lead to the Civil War?

Advertisers try to encourage consumers to keep products a long time

Which of the following is NOT true of consumer culture in the Unites States?

Reactionary

Which of the following terms most closely describes a conservative "extremist"?

Some of the states felt that they were being discriminated against because of their large populations

Which of the following was NOT a reason that helped bring about the decision to call a convention to revise the Articles of Confederation?

They provided the ideas and framework for discussion in the early days of the convention

Which statement about the 15 Virginia Resolves (or Virginia Plan) is correct?

Demand and supply will adjust to eliminate surpluses and shortages, so surpluses and shortages are temporary.

Which statement correctly describes an implication of the interaction between the laws of supply and demand?

Slavery was considered a moral issue by many delegates, but a political compromise kept Congress form stopping the importation of slaves for 20 years after ratification.

Which statement correctly describes how the issue of slavery was "solved" at the convention?

Freedom and rights must be balanced with responsibility, restraint, order, and stability.

Which statement describes some characteristics of true liberty as we should understand it? Based on the "natural order of things," some must enjoy more rights and privileges than others. Freedom and rights must be balanced with responsibility, restraint, order, and stability. Our sins will be answered upon the heads of our political leaders, even in a free society. Some people must always bear the burden to make decisions for others and then be accountable for the actions of others.

Johnson used his knowledge of Congress to push through many of his programs

Which statement is true of Lyndon Johnson's Great Society programs?

Even though we should avoid the effects of parties, the spirit of party is inseparable from human nature and has its root in the passions of the human mind.

Which statement would correctly represent something George Washington said to the people of America in his "Farewell Address" in 1796?

All of the answers are correct

Which time period in American history was marked by anti-immigrant sentiment? 1840s 1890s 2010s

Conservative

Who defends the status quo against major changes and protects traditional ideas, values, and institutions?

James Madison

Who is often referred to as the Father of the Constitution?

False

A weak tradition of constituent representation is a major reason that can be given for the existence of the two-party tradition in American politics.

Self love or self interest

According to Adam Smith, what drives the market?

Hostile toward religion

According to Elder Oaks, the Engle v. Vitale case (1962) is now seen as being:

Resist and rebel

According to Natural Law, if government went beyond its authority to protect and secure the rights of mankind, those who are governed had the right to:

Chaos reigns

According to President Marion G. Romney, what happens when Rule of Law breaks down?

the ratification process.

Article VII of the Constitution deals with

No human laws are of any validity if contrary to the laws of nature

Based on the portion of Sir William Blackstone's description of natural law given in the notebook, which statement is true?

Great Depresion

Beginning in 1929, the ___________ ___________ created a greater level of economic suffering in America than any other previous depression or recession.

True

In colonial America, religion was a major motivating factor in people's lives and significantly influenced the development of political ideas.

There was divine inspiration in its fundamental principles

In speaking of the inspired Constitution, Elder Oaks has argued that

False

Marion G. Romney argued that Rule of Law was no longer necessary in the modern world.

True

Patriotism is a strengthening principle, but when taken to the extreme it can be divisive and harmful.

Spanish-American War

The "motivation" of imperialism was most evident in American foreign policy during which war?

True

The 13 British colonies shared much of the same cultural heritage, but developed very different economies and along different paths.

The Declaration of Independence

The Declaration of Sentiments in 1848 borrowed the language of:

True

The Doctrine of Nullification argued that individual states could refuse to recognize federal law

True

The Federal Reserve System was created to give the American people more control over the money supply through their representatives in government, rather than have the money supply controlled by private banks, who might have their own motives.

Johnson used his knowledge of Congress to push through many of his programs

The patriot philosophers came to believe that the nature of man was:

Low-skilled immigration Legacy of slavery and racism Breakdown of the family Economic exploitation Correct Answer All of the answers are correct

The poverty rate in the modern United States has stayed near 10-15% over the last 40 years. Among the reasons for this are:

False

The ratification process of the Constitution and the forging of the national government settled the majority of constitutional questions.

People utilizing government assistance long-term Wealthy people who misuse their economic power or prestige for advantage and dominance College students at BYU-Idaho who lobby professors

The spirit of entitlement can have influence over the following:

The Supreme Court passed down the Dred Scott decision that Constitutionally protected property rights Correct Answer All of the answers are correct Northern groups began to organize against the practice of slavery New territory had to be administered and admitted to the Union slave or free

The tension between Northern states and Southern states grew because:

The challenge of a lack of economic virtue and the challenge of the unequal distribution of wealth

The two challenges of the market system that were most evident during the Progressive Era were

are considered middle-of-the-road because they must attract the vast majority of American voters who are also in the center of the ideological continuum.

The two major political parties in the United States:

As a people, we have been concerned about the ethics and morality of our foreign policy.

Two elements which make up America's foreign policy dilemma were given in your notes. Which statement correctly describes one of them?

A society in which all problems of poverty and discrimination could be solved and eliminated.

What did Lyndon Johnson mean when he spoke about a "Great Society"?

North American Free Trade Agreement

What does NAFTA stand for?

Puritans wanted to "purify" the Church of England, but not necessarily separate from it, while Pilgrims sought separation from the Church of England, which was illegal at the time.

What is the difference/relationship between Puritans and Pilgrims?

They were from Southern and Eastern Europe, largely Catholic and Jewish, and were seen as too different from more established Americans.

What made the "new immigrants" different than earlier waves of immigration?

the virtue of the people

What, according to Madison, is the primary control on the power of government?

In the 1780s

When did it become clear to people like James Madison that the Articles of Confederation were too weak to serve as an effective government.

Laws must be passed to limit and control monopolies and market interference Minimum wages and working hour restrictions must be put in place to protect workers Regulations, inspections, and licensing requirements must be put in place to protect consumers

When economic virtue is replaced with selfishness and greed in the market economy, what protections must be implemented?

When virtue in economic matters diminishes too far, we turn to government to protect us.

When one considers the relationship of self-interest and virtue to our economic system, which statement is true?

The top 10% hold nearly three-fourths of aggregate family wealth.

When talking about wealth distribution in the modern United States, the following is true

Monetary Policy

When the Federal Reserve lowers interest rates it is practicing:

Amendment 8 prohibits cruel and unusual punishment.

Which amendment is correctly matched with its content?

the Necessary and Proper Clause`

Which clause of the Constitution has been used to strengthen the power of the national government?

The drive to support one's family, give charitably to others, and operate fairly under the rule of law

Which of the following are characteristics of economic virtue?

Long residency requirements

Which of the following is not an example of how America has become more democratic?

Adam Smith

Which of the following men stated that it is self-love or self-interest, a desire to make a profit, that drives the market system.

Isolation and Neutrality

Which of the following most closely reflects Washington's advice to avoid foreign entanglements?

"A dependance on the people is no doubt the primary control on the government, but experience has taught us the necessity of auxiliary precautions."

Which of the following statements belongs to James Madison? (From the Federalist Papers)

Plessy v. Ferguson is overturned, and separate schools are inherently unequal

Which of the following statements describes the 1954 Supreme Court decision in Brown v. Board of Education?

The Tea Act of 1773 granted the East India Company of England a virtual monopoly for the sale of tea in the colonies.

Which of the following statements is true about the specific policies enacted by the British government after the French and Indian War?

They felt uncomfortable with political parties and feared that the republic may be destroyed by the corruption and contention created by them.

Which statement correctly represents the attitude the Founding Fathers had towards political parties?

False

Americans have never been seen by others as "imperialists."