The Articles of Confederation represented the

first attempt at self-government in the United States

rejection of weaknesses in the Bill of Rights

acceptance of British rule in the colonies

early effort to improve United States ties to other nations

Which person is a member of the legislative branch?

ambassador to the United Nations

Which feature of ancient Rome made it a republic?

rule by elected representatives

right to speak in civic gatherings

equality for all adult male citizens

Which part of the Connecticut (or Great) Compromise benefits states with smaller populations?

Each state has two representatives in the Senate

The Senate ratifies all treaties with foreign nations

All bills for spending money must originate in the House of Representatives

A state’s population determines how many members it has in the House of Representatives.

The best title for the chart is

How an Individual Citizen Helped Improve Community Safety

The Critical Need for Federal Speed Limit Reform

The Growing Problem of Drunk Driving in the United States

Why Alcohol Advertising Needs to Be Banned

Which statement best describes a function of interest groups?

They advocate for citizens who have similar ideas about issues

They nominate candidates to run for elected office

They attempt to override presidential actions by protesting

They organize public education forums to raise money for a cause

Enlightenment-era political philosophers such as Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau, and Montesquieu

emphasized governmental structures based on reason and social progress

rejected governmental policies that allowed the expansion of property rights

adhered to traditional social customs in the creation of governmental offices

pursued strict obedience to religious scripture in governmental affairs

Which of these circumstances illustrates a danger of majority rule?

A law is used to oppress a group of people

A law is ruled unconstitutional by a judge

A petition is signed by many people.

A prisoner is wrongly let out of prison

Some people believe that the Supreme Court has too much power because justices

serve until they die or choose to retire

accumulate great sums of campaign contributions

can ignore the outcome of confirmation hearings

issue decisions in cases brought to them

Which headline best illustrates an example of checks and balances?

“Senate Confirms New Chief Justice”

“President to Seek Second Term”

“House Passes Tax Legislation”

“Supreme Court Rejects Case”

“Government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth.” —President Abraham Lincoln, 1863 Which is the best conclusion about President Lincoln’s quotation?

He believed all men are created equal.

The most important role of the Electoral College is to

vote for the president and vice president

nominate candidates to local offices and Congress

settle national elections in case of a tie

educate voters prior to an election

Which activity of an interest group for teachers would have the most significant political impact?

lobbying elected officials to enact new education laws

providing legal advice for members who feel their rights have been violated

ensuring that continuing education is provided for experienced educators

providing instructors with lesson plans that align with curriculum

In order for a bill to become law, what happens after both houses of Congress pass it?

The Supreme Court interprets it

What happens when a state law conflicts with a federal law?

The state must yield to the federal government

The federal government can penalize the state.

The federal government must change its law.

The state government can enforce its own law.

“The most powerful, and perhaps the only, means of interesting men in the welfare of their country which we still possess is to make them partakers in the government.” —Alexis de Tocqueville Which statement best reflects Tocqueville’s point of view?

Taking an active role in society will help promote contributions to a nation.

Becoming involved in society will make businesses prosper.

Encouraging people to become involved in communities will improve schools

Participating in the creation of legislation is particularly important for young citizens

Which executive action best demonstrates a check on legislative branch power?

The president vetoes a bill passed by Congress

The Senate rejects a Supreme Court nominee

The Supreme Court overturns a presidential pardon.

The Speaker of the House consults with the vice president

Which of these best describes the change in government reflected in the chart?

expanding political power of the national government

reducing duties of the executive branch

reducing duties of the legislative branch

expanding political power of state governments

In a presidential form of government, the head of the executive branch is

elected independently from the legislative branch and serves a fixed term

selected from the legislative branch and serves an indefinite term

elected to become the ruling member of the legislature and serves a fixed term

selected by the legislature to rule independently and serves an indefinite term

Which of these situations illustrates citizens responsibly practicing the freedoms of a democratic society?

Miko and some friends picket the local shoe factory because of recent layoffs.

Melissa loudly argues with the grocery store manager about high food prices

Lindsay falsely accuses Jim of reckless driving in the local newspaper

Billy celebrates homecoming by honking his car horn in a residential neighborhood at midnight.

Which interest group would most likely oppose eliminating the social security system?

American Association of Retired Persons (AARP)

National Rifle Association (NRA)

American Federation of Labor (AFL)

Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD)

Which of these is an example of popular sovereignty?

Some states decided to prohibit slavery by a vote of residents.

Federal courts overrule laws passed by Congress.

Political parties choose presidential candidates at national conventions

Former colonial governments declared independence from British control.

Which view of presidential power led to the Twenty-Second Amendment?

Term limits are needed to keep any one president from growing too powerful.

The office of the president had too much power in the nineteenth century

Original checks and balances in the Constitution sufficiently limit the president’s power

Congress should have more power to check the president’s power.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of these is the main function of the legislative branch?

to make laws

to enforce laws

to define laws

to interpret laws

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to the chart, which state has the largest delegation in the United States House of Representatives?

Missouri

Florida

Michigan

Texas

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which best explains why groups may hold meetings to discuss unpopular ideas in the United States?

State laws allow their actions.

Executive orders protect their actions

Constitutional rights protect their actions.

Municipal ordinances permit their actions.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of these can best be concluded from the information in the chart?

Many Americans did not know their political rights.

Many college students volunteered in their communities

Many young people neglected their civic responsibilities.

Many American citizens actively participated in civic life.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Mason thinks he has a great idea for a law. What is the best action for Mason to take to get the law passed?

post his opinions on a website

talk with his best friend about his idea

write a letter to the editor of the local paper

contact his representative in Congress about his idea

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which example best demonstrates a change in government involvement in the economy?

involvement in the United Nations

creation of the Social Security Administration

deployment of military troops to Iraq

implementation of the Voting Rights Act

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which is a result of having a political system dominated by two political parties?

It is easier to obtain a majority of votes.

There is less confusion in the primaries.

There are fewer legal challenges to elections.

It increases voter turnout

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Which of these is the main function of the legislative branch?

According to the chart, which state has the largest delegation in the United States House of Representatives?

Which best explains why groups may hold meetings to discuss unpopular ideas in the United States?

Which of these can best be concluded from the information in the chart?

Mason thinks he has a great idea for a law. What is the best action for Mason to take to get the law passed?

Which example best demonstrates a change in government involvement in the economy?

Which is a result of having a political system dominated by two political parties?

The Articles of Confederation represented the

Which issue is exclusively the responsibility of federal law?

Congress is prohibited from establishing an official religion by the

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