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Can any one help me with a government test?

Answer 1

Question 1 (Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)

(Citizenship 2.02 MC)
How does the Constitution distribute power?

It focuses most of the government's power in the president, who is checked by the other branches.

It divides the central government into three branches and shares power with the state governments.

It limits the power of the executive branch in favor of the legislative branch and the individual states.

It grants the majority of government power to the state governments, who select the representatives.

Question 2 (Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)

(Citizenship 2.02 MC)
Which of the following is a check on the power of the judicial branch?

The president overturns a Supreme Court ruling.

The House of Representatives impeaches a justice.

The Senate nominates judges for the Supreme Court.

The Congress rejects a ruling by the Supreme Court.

Question 3 (Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)

(Citizenship 2.02 MC)
The veto power of the president under the U.S. Constitution best reflects the principle of

rule of law

natural rights

republicanism

checks and balances

Question 4 (Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)

(Citizenship 2.02 MC)
How does the U.S. Constitution reflect the principle of democracy?

It creates a republic government, which is the same as democracy.

Most of the people can elect leaders and petition the government.

It creates a republic form of government run by only a few officials.

Most of the people have no role or effect on the legislative branch

Question 5 (Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)

(Citizenship 2.02 MC)
The U.S. Constitution reflects the principle of individual rights because

the framers added a Bill of Rights through the amendment process

the framers gave people the right to abolish the executive branch

it lists the natural rights of life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness

it lists the powers of government that belong to the people

Question 6 (Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)

(Citizenship 2.01 MC)
Which of the following quotes best reflects the principle of natural rights in the Declaration of Independence?

"He has refused for a long time, after such dissolutions, to cause others to be elected."

"He has kept among us, in times of peace, Standing Armies without the Consent of our legislatures."

"All men ...are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness."

"He has dissolved Representative Houses repeatedly, for opposing with manly firmness his invasions on the rights of the people."

Question 7 (Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)

(Citizenship 2.01 MC)
Did the Declaration of Independence reflect the principle of individual rights?

Yes, it listed the grievances against the king for abuses of the colonists' rights.

Yes, it requested that the king restore colonists' rights in order to keep peace.

No, the grievances listed only applied to colonists who worked for the king.

No, the document only stated the colonies themselves would be free.

Question 8 (Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)

(Citizenship 2.04 MC)
"New States may be admitted by the Congress into this Union; but no new State shall be formed or erected within the Jurisdiction of any other State; nor any State be formed by the Junction of two or more States, or Parts of States, without the Consent of the Legislatures of the States concerned as well as of the Congress."—U.S. Constitution

Based on this quote, the power to create new U.S. states is a

concurrent power

delegated power

reserved power

shared power

Question 9 (Multiple Choice Worth 4 points)

(Citizenship 2.03 HC)
"Liberty may be endangered by the abuse of liberty, but also by the abuse of power."—James Madison


Which of the following statements both relates to the quote above and supports it by stating how the concern is reflected in American constitutional government?

For this reason, the supremacy clause names the federal government the final authority on government decisions.

In this quote, power and liberty mean the same thing and so the power of officials is limited by frequent elections.

Therefore, each branch of the central government will have the power to check the power of the other branches.

A limited government is the only way to prevent such abuses, but the only limits are on state government power.

Question 10 (Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)

(Citizenship 2.04 MC)
Which of the following explains the outcome and significance of the McCulloch v. Maryland case?

The Supreme Court decided in favor of McCulloch, that the state of Maryland could not operate a state bank nor did it have the power to tax state businesses.

The Supreme Court decided in favor of McCulloch, that the United States could operate a national bank and states cannot tax the national government.

The Supreme Court decided in favor of Maryland, that the state of Maryland could operate banks outside its state borders and tax the national government.

The Supreme Court decided in favor of Maryland, that the United States had no power to operate a national bank in any territory of a state government.

Question 11 (Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)

(Citizenship 2.02 MC)
The structure of the Articles of Confederation

neglected the principle "separation of powers" because it did not create a separate judicial branch

reflected the principle "separation of powers" through its three separate branches of government

made a legislative branch and a strong executive in line with the principle "separation of powers"

created a single strong legislative branch in line with the principle "separation of powers"

Question 12 (Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)

(Citizenship 2.04 LC)
Federalism is the principle that the

central and state governments will share power and responsibility

states are sovereign and only unified when facing a foreign threat

nation is unified under a single and powerful central government

government powers should be divided between three branches

Question 13 (Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)

(Citizenship 2.03 MC)
In the compound republic of America, the power surrendered by the people is first divided between two distinct governments, and then the portion allotted to each subdivided among distinct and separate departments. Hence a double security arises to the rights of the people. The different governments will control each other, at the same time that each will be controlled by itself.—Madison, Number 51

Based on the quote, which of the following statements would Madison have likely supported?

Development of political parties is necessary to ensure the security and stability of a democratic government.

A government must have enough power to govern however, its power must also be limited by creating multiple branches within it.

One government can not carry out the will of the people alone, therefore the establishment of two separate governments is necessary.

A government must sometimes limit civil liberties of individuals to ensure the safety and security of all citizens.

Question 14 (Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)

(Citizenship 2.03 MC)
Which of the following is a true statement?

The Anti-federalists believed that a pure democracy was possible, whereas the Federalists did not.

The Federalists believed that a pure democracy was possible, whereas the Anti-federalists did not.

The Anti-federalists demanded more written protection than the Federalists did for individual rights.

The Federalists demanded more written protection than the Anti-federalists did for individual rights.

Question 15 (Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)

(Citizenship 2.05 MC)
You see a show on television where police officers search a house for evidence in a crime. The suspects claim that the officers had no right to enter their home, based on the

First Amendment

Fourth Amendment

Fifth Amendment

Seventh Amendment

Question 16 (Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)

(Citizenship 2.05 MC)
People who are against capital punishment argue that it violates the

First Amendment

Second Amendment

Fifth Amendment

Eighth Amendment

Question 17 (Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)

(Citizenship 2.02 LC)
Because of the principle of "rule of law,"

states can choose whether to follow national laws

people can legally break laws they do not agree with

even the president can be arrested and placed on trial

trials are not often necessary because the law is the judge

Question 18 (Multiple Choice Worth 4 points)

(Citizenship 2.03 HC)
"I go further, and affirm that bills of rights, in the sense and to the extent in which they are contended for, are not only unnecessary in the proposed Constitution, but would even be dangerous. They would contain various exceptions to powers not granted; and on this very account, would afford a colorable pretext to claim more than were granted. For why declare that things shall not be done which there is no power to do?"—Alexander Hamilton

Which of the following makes a true statement about the quote?

Hamilton is a Federalist and reasons that adding a list of rights to the Constitution would cause problems later.

Hamilton is a Federalist and reasons that the Constitution should not be ratified without a specific list of rights.

Hamilton is an Anti-Federalist and reasons that adding a list of rights to the Constitution would cause problems later.

Hamilton is an Anti-Federalist and reasons that the Constitution should not be ratified without a specific list of rights.

Question 19 (Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)

(Citizenship 2.02 LC)
Under the Constitution, the executive, legislative, and judicial branches

share power and responsibility

give authority to the president

must answer to the president

divide powers of the states

Question 20 (Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)

(Citizenship 2.03 MC)
Federalists believed that a bill of rights was

necessary because individual rights were not listed in the Constitution

necessary because laws would not follow the Declaration of Independence

unnecessary because individual rights were listed in the Declaration of Independence

unnecessary due to the structure of government under the Constitution

Question 21 (Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)

(Citizenship 2.05 MC)
An accused criminal has the right to a trial by an impartial jury. Which of the following also reflects a right, but is a potential threat to the accused's rights that the courts might limit?

Press access to evidence in the case before the trial begins

Press access to the suspect's friends not involved in the crime

Jury access to evidence that may affect their opinion on the case

Jury access to the testimonies of several key witnesses to the crime

Question 22 (Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)

(Citizenship 2.05 MC)
Which of the following restrictions to individual rights could most reasonably protect the common good?

Censoring newspapers and other media from publishing damaging remarks about the president

Requiring a permit in advance to hold an assembly, such as a parade or concert, in a public area

Searching all the homes within a neighborhood where authorities had found a criminal in hiding

Allowing no one but police and government officials to be in public spaces after dark

Question 23 (Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)

(Citizenship 2.01 LC)
The Declaration of Independence states that people have

natural rights that people are born with and that no government can take away

an obligation to obey their government at all times due to the social contract

individual rights that differ depending on what work each person does

a duty to ensure the majority of people support each government decision rights

Question 24 (Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)

(Citizenship 2.04 LC)
Expressed powers are

delegated powers of the state governments

delegated powers of the national government

implied powers of the state governments

implied powers of the national government

Question 25 (Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)

(Citizenship 2.05 MC)
Which of the following is a power the Constitution allows that could limit individual rights?

It allows all individual rights to be suspended during times of national emergency.

It allows the judicial branch has the sole authority to restrict rights when necessary.

It allows the president to add statements that place restriction on rights based on court case decisions.

It allows the legislative branch to make necessary and proper laws to maintain stability and security.

Question 26 (Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)

(Citizenship 2.05 MC)
What effect could the "necessary and proper clause" to the Constitution have on rights?

It places restrictions on rights during times of emergency such as a natural disaster.

It safeguards rights by denying the power to make laws that would restrict them.

It has the potential to lead to limits on rights by giving flexibility in making laws.

It gives rights strong protection against government actions that limit them.

Question 27 (Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)

(Citizenship 2.04 MC)
"To make all Laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into Execution the foregoing Powers, and all other Powers vested by this Constitution in the Government of the United States, or in any Department or Officer thereof."—U.S. Constitution

This statement, sometimes called the "elastic clause," gives Congress

expressed powers

reserved powers

implied powers

shared powers

Question 28 (Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)

(Citizenship 2.04 MC)
Which of the following is an example of a reserved power?

granting professional licenses

creating the post offices

establishing an air force

borrowing money

Question 29 (Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)

(Citizenship 2.01 MC)
Which of the following quotes from the Declaration of Independence reflects the principle of popular sovereignty?

"We, therefore, the Representatives of the united States of America…do, in the Name, and by Authority of the good People of these Colonies… declare, That these United Colonies are, and of Right ought to be Free and Independent States."

"He has endeavoured to prevent the population of these States; for that purpose obstructing the Laws for Naturalization of Foreigners..."

"He has erected a multitude of New Offices, and sent hither swarms of Officers to harass our people, and eat out their substance."

"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness."

Question 30 (Essay Worth 11 points)

(Citizenship 2.03 HC)
In at least two paragraphs, discuss which of the following principles you think is most important to the American system of government - limited government, individual rights, or federalism. Be sure to provide support for your answer, including at least one example of how the principle is currently reflected in U.S. society.