US Gov Review

Which of the following is NOT a purpose of government?

• protection

• order

• conflict resolution

• exploration

Leaders who have avid and dedicated followers are said to have which of the following?

• power and command

• fear and awe

• authority and legitimacy

• might and right

Which term is INCORRECTLY matched with a definition?

• democracy - rule by the people

• oligarchy - rule by fear and ideology

• dictatorship - rule by one person

• republic - rule by elected officials

Which of the following is one reason for the early development of governments?

• the need for discussion

• the need for power

• the need for goals

• the need for protection

Which part of the definition of a nation-state is incorrect?

• army

• government

• land

• population

Which of the following is NOT an idea of American democracy?

• majority rules

• minority rights

• compromise

• unlimited government

Which profession or professions made Benjamin Franklin famous?

• printer and inventor

• general and lawyer

• blacksmith and soldier

• travel writer

What was the original purpose of the Constitutional Convention in 1787?

• write a new constitution

• ratify the Articles of Confederation

• revise the Articles of Confederation

• to move the capital city from Philadelphia to New York

Which of these statements about the amendments to the Constitution is most accurate?

• they were all made in 1787

• they were based on the Articles of Confederation

• they can never increase in number

• they have been made over time

Which term is INCORRECTLY matched with a definition?

• delegated powers- powers that belong to the federal government

• reserved powers - powers of federal government that aren't stated

• inherent powers - powers assumed to be given

• concurrent powers - powers shared by the federal and state governments