US Government (Yet Again)

The rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness are defended by which American document?

• United States Constitution
• Bill of Rights
• Emancipation Proclamation
• United States Declaration of Independence

Which of the following terms describes the process of petitioning a member of Congress to act on an issue, particularly by a corporation or interest group?

• Protesting
• Lobbying

• Petitioning
• Advocacy

Which of the following documents did not influence the writing of the US Constitution?

• the Articles of Confederation

• the original colonies' charters

• the Declaration of Independence

• the Bill of Rights

All of the following are voting eligibility requirements for federal, state, and local elections in most states except

• being at least 18 years old
• being a resident of the state
• owning property in one's state.

• being registered to vote

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2010

The information in the table is a reflection of:

• the Great Compromise of the Constitutional Convention.

• the 3/5 Compromise of the Constitutional Convention.

• popular sovereignty in the legislation process.

• separation of powers in the federal government.

Article 1 Section 8 of the United States Constitution outlines:

• The powers of the United States Congress/ the legislative branch.

• The rights of the individual states within the United States
• The responsibilities of the Supreme Court of the United States
• The duties of the President of the United States

Which of the following is a result of the system of separation of powers outlined in the United States Constitution?

• Elimination of checks and balances
• Concentration of power in the executive branch
• The president serves as commander-in-chief but only Congress can declare war.

• Combination of legislative and judicial powers

The Great Compromise during the Constitutional Convention of 1787 resulted in which of the following agreements?

• Bicameral legislature
• Presidential system
• Direct democracy
• Unicameral legislature

Which of the following is a unique function of the media during elections?

• Enforcing election laws
• Promoting political candidates
• Shaping public opinion
• Raising issue awareness among voters

Congress has paired which of the following with the Commerce Clause to significantly expand its power in the 20th century?

• Due Process Clause
• Equal Protection Clause
• Necessary and Proper Clause

• Supremacy Clause