Question

Can anyone help me with a few U.S. Government questions?

Answer 1

Put them up. I can't make promises, but I can tell you after I see what they are.

Answer 2

1.   The idea of the social contract is that a government is only legitimate if it has  
limited rights for the governed.
restrictions on democracy.
consent of the governed.
indirect democracy.


2.   Limited government means that the power of  
elected officials has no limits.
voters has extensive limits.
elected officials has limits.
voters has no limits.


3.   Which of the following is an example of government affecting citizens' daily lives?  
Andy forgets to complete his chores.
Sarah has an argument with her boss.
Julie gets a speeding ticket from police.
Robb volunteers to tutor young students.


4.   A jus soli citizen was  
given status by blood relation.
born on the country's territory.
adopted from a foreign country.
naturalized through that process.


5.   Juan is not a legal U.S. citizen, but he has permission to live and work in the U.S. through  
a driver's license and may run for elected positions.
his parents and may not run for elected positions.
a visa and may not run for elected positions.
birth and may run for elected positions.


6.   "That whenever any form of government becomes destructive to these ends, it is the right of the people to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their safety and happiness."—Declaration of Independence

Under what principle of government do the people have the right described in this quote?  (3 points)
natural rights
social contract
popular sovereignty
limited government


7.   "The history of the present King of Great Britain is a history of repeated injuries and usurpations, all having in direct object the establishment of an absolute Tyranny over these States."—Declaration of Independence

Which of the following is a true statement based on the quote?  (3 points)
The king's misunderstanding of the natural rights principle led him to hurt colonial interests.
The principle of social contract gave the king the power to rule the colonies as he saw fit.
The popular sovereignty of the people allowed them to select a better king for the colonies.
The king's actions violated the principle of limited government by expanding his power.


8.   "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. Nor shall a question on any other point be determined, unless by the votes of the majority of the United States in Congress assembled."—Articles of Confederation

The restrictions placed on the federal government shown in this quote best reflect the principle of  (3 points)
popular sovereignty.
limited government.
social contract.
natural rights.


9.   The U.S. Constitution is based on several principles of American democracy. Is the principle of separation of powers among those evident in the document?  (3 points)
No, it is absent because the president determines the power and authority of the people.
Yes, it is reflected because the amendments list the powers given to the individual people.
No, it is missing because government power is concentrated in one branch of government.
Yes, it is shown because the first three articles describe the three branches of government.


10.   Which of the following is a true statement about the Constitution?  (3 points)
It distributes power among three branches of government.
It has a president who heads three branches of government.
It imparts authority on tax policies to the state governments.
It gives supreme authority to the separate state governments.


11.   "The proposed Constitution divides the powers of government equally between the central government and the state governments."

Which of the following best describes this quote?  (3 points)
It represents the perspective of a Federalist, arguing for a strong centralized government.
It represents the perspective of a Federalist, arguing for a weak centralized government.
It represents the perspective of an Anti-Federalist, arguing for a strong central government.
It represents the perspective of a Anti-Federalist, arguing for a weak central government.


12.   "It is evident that each department should have a will of its own; and consequently should be so constituted that the members of each should have as little agency as possible in the appointment of the members of the others."—Federalist No. 51

Which of the following principles of American government does this quote directly support?  (3 points)
republicanism
popular sovereignty
checks and balances
separation of powers


13.   The United States shall guarantee to every State in this Union a Republican Form of Government, and shall protect each of them against Invasion."—U.S. Constitution

According to this quote, the job of protecting the nation from foreign enemies belongs to  (3 points)
the local governments.
each state government.
the national government.
international governments.


14.   An expressed power is a power  (3 points)
delegated to the state governments.
delegated to the national government.
concurrent to the state governments.
concurrent to the national government.


15.   School districts in the U.S. sometimes capture media attention when people in the community challenge the books assigned to students for instruction. These debates relate to the  (3 points)
First Amendment.
Second Amendment.
Fifth Amendment.
Eighth Amendment.


16.   "The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized."

Which of the following possible court cases could be argued under the terms of the quote above?  (4 points)
A person sues the state for building an armory on nearby property.
A person refuses to serve the military when called up through a draft.
A person shoots and kills someone who broke into the family's home.
A person rejects police requests to unlock the car doors and windows.
Essay

17.   Imagine a group protesting a war overseas burns an American flag, and two people are accidently burned. Many people want to ban flag burning, while others say it is their right. Discuss your position on the issue and include an explanation of how it relates to an amendment in the Bill of Rights.  (10 points)

Multiple Choice

18.   While the Bill of Rights protects individual rights, the  (3 points)
elastic clause allows Congress to make laws that could lead to limits in order to protect the common good.
elastic clause gives Congress the power to make laws only in emergency situations that could limit rights.
fourth article of the Constitution protects the rights of groups, which could conflict with individual rights.
fourth article of the Constitution describes states' rights, which include restricting rights as necessary.


19.   In the 1930s, Senator Long read recipes from a cookbook for 15 hours during a Senate debate. His action is an example of  (3 points)
a cloture.
a filibuster.
apportionment.
legislation.


20.   What can the legislative branch do if the president vetoes a bill?  (3 points)
It can override the veto by requiring ratification by three-fourths of the states.
It can override the veto with a two-thirds vote of both houses of Congress.
It can appeal the veto to the Supreme Court who can rule the bill into law.
It can request that the president conduct a second review of the bill.


21.   Public policy is a  (3 points)
set of laws that citizens directly vote on nationwide.
program that must benefit all people to become a law.
government action at any level that addresses a problem.
list of laws from each state that conflict with one another.


22.   Which of the following quotes from the U.S. Constitution describes the requirements to be president?  (3 points)
"a natural born Citizen, have attained to the Age of thirty five Years, and been fourteen Years a Resident within the United States"
"have attained to the Age of thirty Years, and been nine Years a Citizen of the United States, and who shall not, when elected, be an Inhabitant of that State for which he shall be chosen"
"have attained to the Age of twenty five Years, and been seven Years a Citizen of the United States, and who shall not, when elected, be an Inhabitant of that State in which he shall be chosen"
"chosen every second Year by the People of the several States, and the Electors in each State shall have the Qualifications requisite for Electors of the most numerous Branch of the State Legislature"


23.   The regulatory agency responsible for regulating and supervising medical devices and cosmetics is the  (3 points)
Federal Communications Commission.
U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Federal Reserve System.
U.S. Postal Service.


24.   Which of the following is an example of lobbying and its influence on public policy?  (3 points)
An interest group spokesperson tries to convince officials to vote a certain way on bills affecting the group's members.
The media broadcast programming is aimed at convincing individuals to contact their officials about certain issues.
A political party uses a process to evaluate members and determine who will run as candidates in an election.
A public official's website contains a post detailing actions of the official relating to votes on certain issues and bills.


25.   From the list below, the most direct way an individual can influence public policy is to  (3 points)
sign up for an interest group.
belong to a political party.
vote on proposed laws.
organize a fundraiser.


26.   Which of the following statements is true about the Internet?  (3 points)
Its regulations have decreased over time so that greater numbers of people can use it for illegal purposes.
It has expanded from a source of static information to a meeting place used to organize political events.
Its role has remained limited to providing facts about elected officials and laws at various levels of government.
It was designed to be a forum for social and political change but is now used almost exclusively for entertainment.


27.   "Candidate Alonzo has worked as a school volunteer and with disabled children locally, which makes her a perfect fit for the School Board."

In this quote, the reporter did not let the public know that Candidate Alonzo has never had a career in the field of education. The reporter uses  (3 points)
emotional appeal to support Alonzo.
emotional appeal against Alonzo.
omission to support Alonzo.
omission against Alonzo.


28.   

The photograph of President George W. Bush was taken in 2003 as he gave a speech announcing the end of combat operations in Iraq. The photograph of the White House demonstration was taken in 2008, during Bush's second term as president. Which of the following makes a true statement about the photographs?  (4 points)
In the 2003 photo, the sign uses omission to celebrate the military without acknowledging the thousands of soldiers who remained. The 2008 photo reveals a bias in favor of Bush, using the memory of his 2003 speech to show support for policies and claims he made after that time.
In the 2003 photo, Bush uses emotional appeal to gain support for ongoing efforts in Iraq from the military and other citizens. The 2008 photo reveals a bias in favor of Bush, using the memory of his 2003 speech to show support for policies and claims he made after that time.
In the 2003 photo, the sign uses omission to celebrate the military without acknowledging the thousands of soldiers who remained. The 2008 photo reveals a bias against Bush, using the memory of his 2003 speech to criticize policies and claims he made after that time
In the 2003 photo, Bush uses emotional appeal to gain support for ongoing efforts in Iraq from the military and other citizens. The 2008 photo reveals a bias against Bush, using the memory of his 2003 speech to criticize policies and claims he made after that time.


29.   Which of the following makes a true statement about the Electoral College?  (3 points)
Individual votes have little bearing on the outcome of presidential elections, as only electoral votes are counted.
According to the U.S. Constitution, all states are awarded a minimum of five electoral votes.
Electoral votes are awarded and the president is usually chosen based on the popular vote in each state.
The original procedure for the Electoral College process in was outlined in the 12th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.

Answer 3

Sorry I know its a crap load but i got to finish this class today and I'm like rushing and don't have time to study! @TwistedLogic7

Answer 4

The first three are all C. I don't have time for the others. Sorry mate. Good luck!

Answer 5

Thanks anyways!