Chapter 1 Quiz Review

What is one purpose of the Constitution?

• To establish basic structure and define powers and duties.

• To promote inequality among citizens
• To establish a monarchy
• To provide state guidelines for the avoidance of anarchy.

What is one way the government provides leadership?

• Ignoring the public's opinion on a controversial policy

• By hosting a fundraising event for art

• President lying to Congress.

• By creating and implementing policies, laws, and regulations.

What is an example of a government maintaining order?

• National Guard responding to riots in Los Angeles

• Allowing citizens to riot in the streets

• Encouraging citizens to fight back against protestors

• Police officer fighting an angry crowd

What is an example of the government providing a public service?

• Healthcare services for disabled veterans

• Providing pamphlets on Peace Corp Volunteering

• Running a private security system for government officials

• Selling fast food in metro areas

What is an example of a government providing economic security and assistance?

• Tax cuts for the wealthy
• Unemployment benefits

• Privatizing social security
• Cutting funding for education

Which group is NOT an accurate representation of a nation?

• Southern Baptists

• Cherokee Native Americans

• United States

• Kurdish People

Choose TWO examples of a state we have discussed in class (there is more than one answer)

• Alabama

• United States

• California

• Canada

What is a sovereign country?

• A sovereign country is a territory ruled by a king or queen
• A sovereign country is a region with no government or authority
• A sovereign country is a state that is controlled by another country
• A sovereign country is a self-governing state with its own independent authority and control over its own territory.

How are positions of authority chosen with divine right theory?

• Chosen by a higher power or deity
• Chosen by merit or qualifications
• Chosen by birthright
• Chosen by democratic election

How did the holding in the United States Supreme Court case Gideon v. Wainwright (1963) impact criminal defendants?

• it established that defendants had freedom of speech

• it established that defendants had a right to a speedy trial

• it established that defendants had the right to counsel

• it established that defendants were protected from self incrimination