SOCIAL STUDIES REVIEW #4

What was the main reason for the emergence of modern democratic governments during the 19th Century?

• the decline of religion

• the Industrial Revolution

• The spread of Enlightenment ideas

the power by which humans understand the universe and improve their own condition. The goals of rational humanity were considered to be knowledge, freedom, and happiness is called

• Enlightnment Ideas

• Religion

• Feudalism

When those from different cultures are in close contact and aspects of one culture spread to another is called

• acculturation

• assimilation

• diffusion

The process through which individuals and groups of differing heritages acquire the basic habits, attitudes, and mode of life of an embracing culture.

• Diffusion

• Acculturation

• Assimilation

a process in which an individual adopts, acquires and adjusts to a new cultural environment as a result of being placed into a new culture, or when another culture is brought to someone.

• assimilation

• diffusion

• acculturation

Which of the following methods of voting is offered in all U.S states?

• online voting

• phone voting

• mail in ballots

• in person voting

A proposed Amendment regarding.....failed to become part of the Bill of Rights and was eventually added to the U.S Constitution as the 27th amendment

• congressional salary

• congressional term limits

• presidential succession

• presidential term limits

Which of the following duties can the president not do..

• veto

• establish taxes

• appoint Supreme Court Justices

What responsability does the Lieutanant governor of Texas hold?

• He assist the chief justice

• H is head of the comptrollers

• He presides over the Senate

• He oversees tax collections

How many states were required to ratify the U.S Constitution in order for it to take effect?

• 9

• 10

• 13