Government Final

Which political idea is based on the belief that citizens must be willing to give up some freedoms in exchange for the protection of rights?

• Social Contract

• Divine right

• Natural Rights

• Rule by a majority

The Declaration of Independence lists 'Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness' as -

• States rights

• legislative duties

• Unalienable rights

• Governmental powers

Match the major political theory's

• Monarchs ordained by God to rule

• Social contract

• Thomas Locks- freedom for protection

• Divine Rights of Kings

• Life,Liberty and the Pursuit of Happines

• Unalienable Rights

Jefferson's most notable contribution to the US government was likely -

• purchasing the Louisiana Territory

• writing the Declaration of Independence

• establishment of the U.S. Military Academy

• signing the Act Prohibiting Importation of Slaves

Opponents of the New Jersey Plan argued that the plan favored

• slaveholding states

• less populous states

• a split bicameral legislature

• a strong central government

Which of the following policy stands would a liberal be most likely to support?

• deregulation of the airlines

• increased environmental protection

• increased defense spending

• restrictions on immigration

The part of the federal government responsible for determining monetary policy is

• House Ways and Means Committee

• Senate Finance Committee

• Federal Reserve

• Department of Commerce

One way the U.S. government works to safeguard the U.S. free enterprise system is by -

• operating public utilities

• nationalizing infrastructure projects

• breaking up monopolistic businesses

• seizing private property for public good

Which duty of the vice president is described in the U.S. Constitution?

• President of the Senate

• Liaison to the Supreme Court

• Domestic policy adviser to the President

• U.S. special ambassador to the United Nations

Which statement accurately describes the role of the Vice President of the United States in the Senate?

• he presides over the Senate only if he is in the majority party

• he votes in the case of a tie

• he participates in the debates only if ordered by his party

• he serves as a representative of his home state