The term "federalism" refers to which of the following characteristics of American government?

The division of power between the national government & the states

The ability of each branch to restrain the power of the others

The focus on protecting individual rights

The Court's power to declare a law unconstitutional

The creation of a bicameral legislature led to ...

the formation of the Senate & the House of Representatives

the development of a unicameral Congress

the establishment of the executive branch

the principle of judicial review being used for the first time

Which of the following would be an example of freedom of assembly?

Organizing a protest rally outside the State Capitol building

Encouraging your neighbors to sign a petition

Voting in a presidential election

Looting abandoned businesses after a natural disaster

Which of the following is an example of checks and balances?

The U.S. Supreme Court declares that a law is unconstitutional.

Power is divided between the National Government and the States.

The Senate observes senatorial courtesy.

The highest and most important court in the United States is called the ______. It is part of the Judicial Branch.

New York State Court of Appeals.

The Judicial Branch of government is responsible for ______.

interpreting and judging the laws of a nation

carrying out the laws of a nation

making treaties with other nations.

Which statement best illustrates the example of the system of checks and balances?

The senate rejects the presidents nominee for Supreme Court

Electoral College cast ballots for President and VP

The president fires a military commander

Congressional committee revises language for a bill

How did the Bill of Rights help to satisfy the arguments of some critics of the US Constitution?

It guaranteed certain freedoms and rights to the people

It guaranteed the powers of the federal government

It limited the authority of state governments

It restricted the territories in which slavery was legal

Why did the Framers decide that federal judges should be appointed for life rather than elected every few years?

Appointed judges are not swayed by public opinion

Appointed judges follow the presdient's goals for the country

Appointed judges understand the Constitution better than elected judges

Appointed judges take their jobs more seriously than elected judges

What was the purpose of the Civil Rights Act of 1964?

ending racial and gender discrimination

requiring employers to pay women the same wages as men

giving federal benefits to legally married couples

providing amnesty for illegal workers in the US

The right of people to publish newspapers, magazines, and books is protected by the First Amendment in the Bill of Rights. Which of the following is an example of freedom of press?

People can write articles to give their views about the government.

People can travel freely from one state to another

People can choose whether or not they want to vote.

People can gather in groups to protest high food prices.

Congress can override a veto with by having both two-thirds of the Senate and two-thirds of the House of Representatives vote against the the veto. This is an example of ________________.

The legislative branch checking the executive branch.

The executive branch checking the legislative branch.

The judicial branch checking the legislative branch.

The legislative branch checking the judicial branch.

Throughout history, what is the primary reason for the creation of governments?

people need ways to control the increase of trade

people need ways to increase the power of leaders

Which of the following is central to the idea of democracy?

government authority comes from the people

government authority comes from Senators

government authority comes from the President

government authority comes from the state

Governments provide protection for citizens from attack by other foreign countries and entities:

Providing economic security or assistance

The national government of the United States is divided into three branches. These branches are

executive, legislative, and judicial

international, federal, and local

interstate, state, and intrastate

Which is a "check" the president has over the judicial branch?

nominating a Supreme Court justice

making a treaty with another country

rejecting a law passed by Congress

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The principle of limited government in America is best illustrated by which of the following documents?

English Bill of Rights

Declaration of Independence

US Constitution

Mayflower Compact

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

If the accused decides not to take the stand (testify) during a criminal trial, he/she has taken advantage of:

the right of legal privacy protection

the right to legal representation

the protection against self-incrimination

the protections offered by the 8th amendment

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which statement best describes the impact of checks and balances on the legislative process?

The supremacy of the legislature is guaranteed

The Supreme Court is able to overpower the other branches

One branch cannot dominate the others because power is distributed equally

The chief executive always has the final say

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following provides the best description for the rule of law?

Elected officials are responsible for establishing the country's laws

The citizens are free to protest against the national government and its laws

All members of society must obey the law

The laws passed by Congress are the supreme law of the land

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Government actions prohibiting discrimination against people with disabilities are designed to:

maintain gender equality

promote cultural diversity

stimulate economic growth & development

protect civil rights & guarantee equal treatment

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to John Locke, the government's power comes from the ...

monarch

president

military

consent of the governed

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Which of the following best explains why the Constitution is referred to as a "living" document?

It is still in use today

The US Supreme Court refers to it when making decisions

High school students in Missouri must pass an exam about it

It has been amended 27 times throughout history

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American Government ~ EXAM REVIEW

The principle of limited government in America is best illustrated by which of the following documents?

If the accused decides not to take the stand (testify) during a criminal trial, he/she has taken advantage of:

Which statement best describes the impact of checks and balances on the legislative process?

Which of the following provides the best description for the rule of law?

Government actions prohibiting discrimination against people with disabilities are designed to:

According to John Locke, the government's power comes from the ...

Which of the following best explains why the Constitution is referred to as a "living" document?

Which of the following amendments is not related to the expansion of suffrage?

The term "federalism" refers to which of the following characteristics of American government?

The creation of a bicameral legislature led to ...

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