1st Semester Gov Exam

Which word means "to attempt to influence the actions of public officials"?

• vote

• lobby

• sway

• parlor

A jury must be made up of what type of people?

• People who are different from you

• People from all over the state

• People who are your peers

• People who are just like you

The Bill of Rights is closely related to which democratic principle?

• jury trial

• majority rule

• minority rights

• limited government

"The power of government comes from the people" this is reflected in which principle:

• Separation of Powers

• Minority Rights

• Socialism

• Popular Sovereignty

Baron de Montesquieu is best known for his Enlightenment ideas related to -

• Popular Sovereignty

• Separation of Powers

• Life, Liberty, & Property

• Unalienable Rights

The Declaration of Independence say's that all people have "unalienable rights" - another name for these rights is:

• natural rights

• inherent rights

• special rights

• constitutional rights

Why were the anti-federalists opposed to the passing of the Constitution?

• They were worried the federal government would be TOO STRONG

• They were worried the federal government would be TOO WEAK

A marriage that was performed in Virginia is recognized in North Carolina. This is an example of:

• Inalienable Rights

• Judicial Review

• Full Faith & Credit Clause

• Supremacy Clause

The legislative branch is made up of which two houses:

• Capitol & Senate

• The House of Representatives & Senate

• The House of Representatives & Parliment

• The President & Senate

Article II of the Constitution covers...

• The Legislative Branch

• The Executive Branch

• The Judicial Branch