Government Chapter 1 Test

Which example best represents a limited place on federal government A. A citizen's life liberty or property can not be taken away without due process of law B. Congress has the power to make all laws deemed necessary and proper to carry out his duties C. the president has the ability to appoint members of the executive cabinet and federal judges D. Through the judicial process the supreme court has the final say on what the constitution says.

A. A citizen's life liberty or property can not be taken away without due process of law

Read the following quote from the Articles of Confederation, America's first constitution, and select the best answer below to identify the type of government addressed: "The states hereby enter into a firm lead of friendship with each other for their common defense, to security of their liberties, and their mutual and general welfare." A. Confederation B. Conglomeration C. Federation D. Natural

A. Confederation

The idea that political power derived from people is called A. Popular sovereignty B. Judicial review C. Representative Democracy D. Republican Government

A. Popular sovereignty

What is the highest legal authority in the united states A. The united states constitution B. The president of the united states C. The attorney general of the united states D. The chief justice of the united states supreme court

A. The united states constitution

Which of the following identifies the characteristics of the colonies A. self sufficient, healthy and predominately christian B. illustrates, illiterate, and unhealthy C. Lazy and argumentative D. dependant

A. self sufficient, healthy and predominately christian

The first constitution of the united states

Articles of confederation

Which of these was a major philosophy expressed in the declaration of independence? A. Support for states, rights, and slavery B. A belief of natural rights for citizens C. The need for a federal system of government

B. A belief of natural rights for citizens

The fact that the united states constitutions the supreme law of the land reflects A. Rule of Law B. Higher Law C. Limited Government D. Separation of powers

B. Higher Law

What is the difference between an authoritarian government and a democrative government? A. an authoritarian government the people rule B. In the authoritarian government many have the power C. In democracies the power of the government is limited D. In the democracy government officials gain power through force

B. In the authoritarian government many have the power

What best describes the impact of suffrage for all free men that own property? A. It encouraged indentured servants to return to England B. It allowed these males the right to vote C. It created a foundation for checks and balances D. It allowed only the very wealthy to vote

B. It allowed these males the right to vote

Civic virtue is best defined as A. Giving authority to the government in exchange for protection of natural rights B. Putting common good above individual interests C. giving up natural rights to create a government D. Separating powers and maintaining balance of government

B. Putting common good above individual interests

The declaration of independence assures that A. A candid world would emerge from the american revolution B. The colonies would have free and independent states C. Parliament had oppressed the colonies with the quartering act D. American independence respected the opinions of mankind

B. The colonies would have free and independent states

The preamble to the united states constitution "We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America." What enlightenment idea is reflected in the preamble of the constitution? A. All men are created equal B. The government's power comes from the people C. A system of checks and balances is necessary D. A system of separation of powers is necessary

B. The government's power comes from the people

The purpose of writ of Habeas corpus is to protect the individuals against A. The accusation of reason B. Unlawful detention C. Cruel and unusual punishment D. Self incrimination

B. Unlawful detention

What is the primary purpose of the first amendment of the united states constitution? A. to protect the rights of the accused B. to protect the guaranteed basic civil liberties C. To prevent racism and discrimination D. to protect citizens from taxation

B. to protect the guaranteed basic civil liberties

Which of the following describes a constitution A. A list obligations of citizens B. A priority for keeping particular policies C. A plan that sets forth that structures and powers the government D. The complication of status that has been effective for 50 years

C. A plan that sets forth that structures and powers the government

Read the following quote and select the best answer for the question below, "That whenever any form of government becomes destructive of these ends it is the right of the people to alter or abolish it." Select the document and the ideal connected to the quote: A. United States Constitution and Divine Right of Kings B. Declaration of Independence and Spirit of Laws C. Declaration of Independence and Social Contract Theory D. United States Constitution and Natural Rights Theory

C. Declaration of Independence and Social Contract Theory

The magna carta included the important constitutional principle that established A. Freedom of religion B. Federalism C. Government based on rule of law D. Separation of powers

C. Government based on rule of law

This type of government is characterized by the rule of a small number of people, how the people are chosen varies from place to place some have it based on family ties while others use wealth or military position as the determining factor. In many greek city states including Sparta used this form of government. What kind of government is being described in this passage? A. Autocracy B. Monarch C. Oligarchy D. Republic

C. Oligarchy

Early colonial america which of the following was not a requirement to vote A. minimum age is 21 B. church membership C. Rich or wealthy D. LAnd owner

C. Rich or wealthy

No free man shall be taken or imprisoned or in any way harmed saved by the lawful judgement of his peers or by the law of the land. To none will we sell, to none deny or delay right or justice. According to the statement above which constitutional guarantee is most related to the Magna Carta? A. Right to bear arms B. Rights to former slaves C. Rights of the accused D. Rights of the convicted

C. Rights of the accused

"It is equally evident, that the members of each department should be as little dependent as possible on those of the others. Were the executive magistrate, or the judges, not independent of the legislature in this particular, their independence in every other would be merely nominal." Which Constitutional principle is described in this quote? A. Federalism B. Due Process C. Separation of Power D. Judicial Review

C. Separation of Powers

The concept of separation of powers and checks and balances in the united states constitution refers to A. The separation between various executive departments B. Separation of powers between the federal and state governments C. Separation of power between separate and coequal branches of the government D. The separation of the individual rights depending on special~~~~ status

C. Separation of power between separate and coequal branches of the government

In comparison with the Greek and roman ideal of civic virtue, the Judeo christian tradition A. advocates and lightens self interest B. emphasizes the common good C. Stressed the dignity and worth of each individual D. reduces the importance of individual rights

C. Stressed the dignity and worth of each individual

Which of the following documents was the first to establish the principle that the English Monarch was not absolute including fundamental rights such as right to trial by jury and solve petition against oppotury actions of the king. A. Petition of rights B. English Bill of Rights C. The Magna Carta D. Declaration of Rights

C. The Magna Carta

Which of these circumstances best illustrates why the colonists felt writs of assistance were unfair? A. The warrants allowed authorities to search property for anything they thought was illegal B. The search warrant focused on searching individuals C. There were no precedents for search warrants D. The search warrant was targeted towards the poor

C. There were no precedents for search warrants

Which of the following is not a reason why the Magna Carta, Petition of Rights, and the English Bill of Rights are important documents in the development eliminate the power of absolute monarchies A. They led the ideal of representative government B. They challenged the ideal of Divine Right theories and monarchs C. They promoted principles to guarantee more power and authority to monarchs D. They led to the establishment of limited government

C. They promoted principles to guarantee more power and authority to monarchs

American Ideal of balancing power amongst different branches of government in order to prevent the abuse of power

Checks and Balances

The ideals and practices of ancient Greek or Roman city-states that emphasized civic participation and the responsibility of citizens for the well-being of their polity, or country

Classical Republicansim

Any of the first state constitutions included A. unrestricted voting rights B. Judicial supremacy C. Executive supremacy D. A bill or declaration of rights

D. A bill or declaration of rights

_________ is something humans are born with and may not be taken away. A. Basic Rights B. Natural rights C. Fundamental Rights D. All of the above

D. All of the above

Which type of government is most similar to a republic? A. Dictatorship B. Totalitarianism C. absolute monarchy D. Constitutional Monarchy

D. Constitutional Monarchy

which of the following best characterizes the central idea of enlightenment A. Art should reflect emotion not human form B. The establishment of political order should remain unchanged C. the person's salvation is determined by faithful law D. Logic and reasoning are capable of solving social and political problems

D. Logic and reasoning are capable of solving social and political problems

10th amendment of the united states constitution the powers not delegated to the united states by the constitution overcame and by it to the states are reserved to the states, the representative or to the people. The tenth amendment are confirming the founding fathers declaration to the principles of A. Suffrage B. Federalism C. Checks and Balances D. Popular sovereignty

D. Popular sovereignty

The phrase in the declaration of independence states that the governments are instituted among men deriving their just powers from the consent of the government illustrates the principle of A. Federalism B. Judicial review C. Equality before the law D. Social contract theory

D. Social contract theory

What statement best describes the Mayflower Compact? A. This document created comprehensive government B. This document was the first to guarantee equal rights to women C. This is a conven created in England before the Mayflower sailed D. Was an early example of social contract

D. Was an early example of Social Contract Theory

Separation of powers means that A. Congress are separated into two houses B. The federal government and state government are separate powers C. the president has all the power and can assign power to different groups D. the legislative executive and judicial function of government are held by different people with assigned functions and duties

D. the legislative executive and judicial function of government are held by different people with assigned functions and duties

Nickname the colonists gave to law enacted by the British Crown in retaliation for the Boston Tea PArty

Intolerable Acts

Basic rights, fundamental rights, human rights, inalienable rights.

NAtural Rights

Citizens hold the political authority

Popular sovereignty

A law that prohibited colonists crossing the appalachian mountain

Proclamation Act of 1763

Law that required colonists to house british soldiers

Quartering act

In 509 BC Roman citizens overthrew the nation's monarchy and gave power to leaders they elected, which type of government places governmental power in the hands of the elected representatives?

Republic

American War for independence from Great Britain

Revolutionary War

The division of powers among different branches on the same level of government

Separation of Powers

A law that created a tax on paper products

Stamp Act

Which of the following gentlemen wrote the declaration of independence? A. George Washington B. James Madison C. Thomas Jefferson D. Ben Franklin

Thomas Jefferson

Law that placed new taxes on items such as tea, paper, and glass

Townshend Act

A court order directing that a prisoner be brought to court before a judge to determine the detention of the person is lawful. Warrant for Arrest.

Writ of Habeas Corpus

Documents that allowed British officials to search and seize property without restrictions

Writs of assistance

I couldn't hear the question but the answer is D. the power of the government is limited

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political theory that insists that legitimate government has the consent of the governed through a written or unwritten agreement

social contract theory

John Locke's theory of life without government or law

state of nature