Unit 2 Test = American Govt

Front

Why was it important for the founders of the US to use political theory from successful civilizations when creating the framework of the US government?

Back

The founders wanted to create a successful government, so they looked at other political theories that were successful.

Front

What is one reason the framers wanted to model the US government after the English government?

Back

The framers wanted a limited government, and England had a limited government.

Front

Why did the Hebrew congregation write to George Washington?

Back

To congratulate him and thank him for enforcing religious tolerance in this country as president.

Front

Aristotle and Blackstone both supported the restrictions of the arbitrary use of government power based on well defined and established laws which is known as:

Back

The rule of law.

Front

The division of responsibilities between different branches of government to help keep 1 branch from becoming more powerful than the other is known as

Back

Separation of powers

Front

What type of government is a constitutional monarchy?

Back

a limited government

Front

Which of the following is a concurrent power?

-collecting taxes

-electing the president

• -enforcing sales tax

Back

Collecting taxes

Front

Which of the following explains how the constitution limits government power and signifies the idea of popular sovereignty and American government?

-The 2nd amendment

-The preamble starts with “We the People”

• -The power to print money

Back

The preamble starts with “We the People”

Front

The concepts of life, liberty, and property (pursuit of happiness) are most closely associated with which of the following concepts?

Back

Natural rights

Front

Which of the following explains how a republic's constitution can affect the rights of its citizens?

-Only protects some citizens

-Constitutions protect the rights of all citizens

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Constitutions protect the rights of all citizens