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Review 1 Quiz
1. Principle that there are no supreme rulers, all rulers depend on the approval of the people, when governments fail to protect rights the people have the right to change the government
a. rule of law
b. consent of the governed
c. majority rule
d. social contract theory
e. natural rights
2. Principle that all people are born with certain rights: life, liberty, and property
a. rule of law
b. consent of the governed
c. majority rule
d. social contract theory
e. natural rights
3. Which was NOT one of the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?
a. The government could not raise an army
b. 9 out of 13 had to vote to pass a law
c. No federal power to tax
d. No executive power
e. Weak association of states
4. Shays’ rebellion was a farmer’s rebellion in
a. Vermont
b. Connecticut
c. Massachusetts
d. Georgia
e. North Carolina
5. The three-fifths Compromise was a compromise between
a. the Federalists and the Antifederalists
b. Big states and small states
c. northern states and southern states
d. both a and c
e. both b and c
6. The Judicial Branch is described in
a. Article I
b. Article III
c. Article IV
d. Article V
e. Amendment III
7. A system of government in which the central government is very weak is a/an
a. unitary system
b. socialist system
c. confederation system
d. communist system
e. federal system
8. Terms that states must meet if the state is given money by the federal government is
a. devolution
b. grant in aid
c. fiscal federalism
d. mandate
e. block grant
9. Powers that give Congress the flexibility to make laws necessary and proper are
a. implied powers
b. expressed powers
c. inherent powers
d. reserved powers
e. concurrent powers
10. Powers of the federal government that are not in the Constitution but gives the federal government power to deal with foreign governments are
a. implied powers
b. expressed powers
c. inherent powers
d. reserved powers
e. concurrent powers
11. Powers that are explicitly listed in the Constitution are
a. implied powers
b. expressed powers
c. inherent powers
d. reserved powers
e. concurrent powers
12. Powers shared by the Federal and state governments are
a. implied powers
b. expressed powers
c. inherent powers
d. reserved powers
e. concurrent powers
13. Powers not denied or given to the federal government are
a. implied powers
b. expressed powers
c. inherent powers
d. reserved powers
e. concurrent powers
14. McCulloch v. Maryland expressed the idea that federal law overrules state laws through which clause?
a. Take Care Clause
b. Privileges and Immunities Clause
c. Full faith and Credit Clause
d. Supremacy Clause
e. Commerce Clause
15. Which clause makes sure states honor laws and court rulings of other states?
a. Take Care Clause
b. Privileges and Immunities Clause
c. Full faith and Credit Clause
d. Supremacy Clause
e. Commerce Clause
16. Which clause makes sure the president enforces all laws created by Congress?
a. Take Care Clause
b. Privileges and Immunities Clause
c. Full faith and Credit Clause
d. Supremacy Clause
e. Commerce Clause
17. No one may be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb according to the
a. 4th Amendment
b. 5th Amendment
c. 6th Amendment
d. 7th Amendment
e. 8th Amendment
18. A defendant must be afforded a speedy and public trial with an impartial jury according to the
a. 4th Amendment
b. 5th Amendment
c. 6th Amendment
d. 7th Amendment
e. 8th Amendment
19. Individuals are not required to testify on their own behalf according to the
a. 4th Amendment
b. 5th Amendment
c. 6th Amendment
d. 7th Amendment
e. 8th Amendment
20. Excessive bails and fines are not allowed according to the
a. 4th Amendment
b. 5th Amendment
c. 6th Amendment
d. 7th Amendment
e. 8th Amendment
21. Which ideology favors a large federal government that is involvedin providing needs for the people/
a. communist
b. socialist
c. conservative
d. liberal
e. libertarianism
22. Which ideology favors a very small government and no regulation of industry?
a. communist
b. socialist
c. conservative
d. liberal
e. libertarianism
23. Which ideology believes in a limited government which is necessary to grow a strong economy?
a. communist
b. socialist
c. conservative
d. liberal
e. libertarianism
24. After a census, the congressional districts are redrawn based on population. This is known as
a. gerrymandering
b. reapportionment
c. redistricting
d. voting behavior
e. political efficacy
25. What is the process of redistricting congressional districts in order to benefit a specific party?
a. gerrymandering
b. reapportionment
c. redistricting
d. voting behavior
e. political efficacy