8.06: U.S. Government and Politics Semester Test
Which part of the definition of a nation-state is incorrect?
army
Which of the following is not a power of Congress?
commanding the armed forces
Which of the following is not a result of poor economic policy?
increased saving
Which power of Congress helps ensure domestic tranquility?
resolving disputes between states
Which of the following is not a purpose of the Supreme Court?
setting policy
The First Amendment guarantees the right of what kind of speech?
symbolic
A question about the use of federal funds for parochial schools is a question about which of the following?
the establishment clause
The use of implied powers by the federal government rests on which of the following?
the necessary and proper clause of the Constitution
Which of the following is one reason for the early development of governments?
the need for protection
What does the preamble to the Constitution state?
why the Constitution was written
Why was Samuel Adams known as the "Firebrand of the Revolution"?
He organized revolts such as the Boston Tea Party.
What do elitist theories say about power?
Only a small group of people hold power.
Which of the following is not a right guaranteed by the Bill of Rights?
freedom to pursue happiness
A government that earns the respect of its citizens is said to have which of the following?
legitimacy
Which of the following is not a form of political participation?
listening to the news
Which term is incorrectly matched with a definition?
reserved powers - powers of federal government not expressly stated
The Constitutional Convention was held in Philadelphia in 1787. What did Congress invite the delegates to do?
revise the Articles of Confederation
Which term is incorrectly matched with a definition?
straw polling - using a sample that does not match the population
What do muckrakers do?
uncover abuses in government
Which of the following is not an idea of American democracy?
unlimited government
Which of the following is not a duty of the legislative branch of government?
vetoing bills
Which would be considered a single-issue interest group?
Tobacco-Free Kids
Teddy Roosevelt's Bull Moose Party was an example of which of the following?
a breakaway party
In the traditional model of the political spectrum, a position to the right of the center is what kind of position?
conservative
A debate on whether the federal government should raise or lower interest rates is a debate about what kind of policy?
economic
What kind of party system is normally associated with proportional representation?
multiparty system
Which term is incorrectly matched with a definition?
oligarchy - rule by fear and ideology
Which theory of incorporation under the Fourteenth Amendment holds that the actual application of the Bill of Rights to the states has to happen on a case-by-case basis?
partial incorporation
Which term is incorrectly matched with a definition?
precedent - a legal dispute between private individuals
Which of the following is not a role played by a political party?
proposing bills in Congress
Which of the following is not something the people in an individual state can do?
regulate federal agencies
An election held to resolve an earlier election in which there was no clear winner is known as what type of election?
runoff
Which of the following is a form of local government organized only to provide transportation?
special-purpose
What was Franklin Roosevelt's New Deal designed to end?
the Great Depression
Which amendment to the Constitution lowered the voting age to 18?
the Twenty-sixth Amendment
Which of the following people cannot propose a law in the United States?
the president of France
What do demographic factors influence?
the way people think about politics
Which statement about the First Amendment is false?
It prohibits unreasonable searches.
Which of the following statements about the Pendleton Act is true?
It provided for civil service reform.
Which of the following is not a function served by government?
It provides people with entertainment.
