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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Which of the following ancient civilizations established a republican form of government? | Roman |
| During the 6th century B.C.E., the ancient Athenians divided the powers of their government between two assemblies and guaranteed certain political rights to all male citizens. How do these political reforms best illustrate how societies develop? | by limiting government authority |
| A certain country is characterized by the following traits: 1. power achieved through inheritance 2. same ruling family for over a century The establishment and maintenance of these traits is based on which of the following principles? | Divine rights of kings |
| Which modern democratic concept practiced in the United States is most like the democratic process of ancient Greece? | The referendum |
| What is the principal function of a written constitution? | outlining the structure and powers of a government |
| Which of the following objectives best describes the purpose of the system of checks and balances, as defined in the U.S. Constitution? | keeping any one of the three branches of government from becoming too powerful |
| Which modern process would be supported by the ancient Greeks? | electing governors |
| Laws against defamation, including libel and slander, property damage and breach of contract represent which legal concern underlying most Western nations? | civil law |
| “Well, when the president does it, that means that it is not illegal”--Richard M. Nixon Source: The Washington Post, June 5, 1977 Which constitutional principle does the statement from President Nixon contradict? | rule of law |
| Which form of government is based on popular sovereignty? | republic |
| “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, Which of the following statements best describes the Preamble of the U.S. Constitution? | Governments are accountable to the citizens over whom they rule. |
| The U.S. Congress fulfilled which of the following purposes of government when it declared war on Japan after the attack on Pearl Harbor? | providing for the common defense |
| Which circumstance would require a search warrant? | examining the contents of a hotel room |
| In the United States, which of the following is permitted to citizens by the right of freedom of assembly? | the right to demonstrate |
| A man is walking down a public street window-shopping. A robbery is reported in that same area. Police officers stop and search the man who is shopping. On what Constitutional grounds could this man contest this search as a violation of his rights? | Fourth Amendment |
| In the United States, how are conflicts between state laws and federal laws generally resolved? | The conflict must be resolved using the Supremacy Clause. |
| Which article of the U.S. Constitution grants the power to coin money, make treaties, and levy import duties? | Article I |
| A suspect is accused of a crime in one state and flees to another state becomes apprehended. The state is very slow in releasing the suspect keeps them imprisoned. What petition for the suspect in this situation, in regard to their constitutional rights? | petition for a writ of habeas corpus |
| Which phrase best describes the power of impeachment? | the ability of the U.S. House to charge federal officers with a crime or violation |
| He has kept among us, in times of peace, Standing Armies without the Consent of our legislatures. Which constitutional provision was inspired by the above complaint? | The Third Amendment limits the quartering of soldiers to specific circumstances. |
| We the people of the United States, in order to form a more perfect union, establish justice, insure domestic tranquillity, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare. Which philosophical movement best reflects the ideals in the passage? | Enlightenment |
| We hold these truths to be self-evident: that all men and women are created equal; that they are endowed by their Creator.Which of the following documents influenced the aims and strategies of the authors of the Declaration of Sentiments? | Declaration of Independence |
| Which political philosopher’s ideas are best represented in the Declaration of Independence? | John Locke |
| Why did colonists living under British rule protest British tax policies? | The colonists claimed that the tax policies violated their political rights. |
| In the Mayflower Compact, Plymouth settlers pledged to unite into "a civil body politic" and agreed to make and abide by laws that "insured the general Good of the Colony.What founding document did this set a precedent for? | U.S. Constitution |
| Which person is considered to be the principal author of the U.S. Constitution? | James Madison |
| Government by the people and the separation of powers are the main principles of which founding document? | U.S. Constitution |
| Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for crime whereof the party shall have been duly convicted.Which of the following contains a clause that may have served as an inspiration for the above language? | Northwest Ordinances |
| The Mayflower Compact includes a pledge to ensure that all citizens look out for the general good of the colony. Based on this, what impact has the Mayflower Compact had on modern understanding of the purpose of government in the United States? | The government should provide equal protection under the law. |
| At the Constitutional Convention, there was a major debate between large states and small states about representation in the new Congress. This debate was resolved by the Great Compromise. What was the result of this compromise? | Congress would have two houses, one in which state representation was based on population and one in which all states had equal representation. |
| Which of the following reflects the most important consequence of the Watergate break-in? | resignation of the president of the United States. |
| Which legislation reflects federal efforts to regulate transportation? | Interstate Commerce Act |
| The U.S. Supreme Court enabled which government practices to continue in its ruling in Plessy v. Ferguson? | Segregating public facilities. |
| Which of the following statements regarding the Monroe Doctrine is accurate? | The Monroe Doctrine prohibited future European colonization in the Western Hemisphere. |
| By what process were eighteen-year-olds fully granted the right to vote? | constitutional amendment |
| From a presidential nomination speech,“What do the people of America want more than anything else? To my mind, they want two things: work, and with work, a reasonable measure of security.Which government program would the speaker support? | New Deal |
| In order to attract investment and business, a state legislature proposes passing a law that removes the need for certain federal regulatory.Which legislative cause the U.S. Supreme Court to decide that this violated the Supremacy Clause? | Occupational Safety and Health Act |
| “So if a law be in opposition to the constitution; if both the law and the constitution apply to a particular case, , disregarding the law; the court must determine which of these conflicting rules governs the case.Which Supreme Court case? | Marbury v. Madison |
| Which of the following cases resulted in a decision that undermined civil rights and liberties in prioritization of national security? | Korematsu v. United States |
| A person is arrested for burglary. The police question him for hours,results in a confession. The police did not inform him he could have an attorney present during.Which Supreme Court case could make his confession be excluded from evidence in court? | Gideon v. Wainwright |
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