Gov Unit 1 Test Review

What is the purpose of government in maintaining public order?

• Monitoring money, regulate some business practices

• Police forces, court system, justice

• Transportation, communication, welfare, public education, etc.

• Elections

Which principle of government is based on the idea that government power comes from the consent of the governed?

• Federalism

• Checks and Balances

• Popular Sovereignty

• Separation of Powers

Which of the following is an example of the 'Separation of Powers' in the United States government?

• The President can veto bills from Congress

• The national government has power over state governments

• The government can regulate interstate commerce

• Citizens vote to express consent

How does the 'Checks and Balances' system work in the U.S. government?

• Each branch has its own distinct powers

• One branch holds all the power

• All branches perform the same functions

• The government operates without any limitations

Why did the colonists want to break up with King George III?

• Because he allowed them to govern themselves

• Because he protected their individual rights

• Because he gave power to the states

• Because he taxed the colonies without granting them representation and did not allow them to govern themselves

What is the importance of the Preamble to the Constitution?

• It outlines the structure of the government

• It states the purposes of government

• It defines the powers of the president

• It lists the rights of the citizens

What were the main reasons for the failure of the Articles of Confederation?

• The national government had too much power

• The states had no money and laws

• The national government had too little power and there was no unification

• The national government had a strong military

What is federalism?

• A system where the national government has all the power

• A system of sharing power and responsibilities between the federal and state governments

• A system where the states have all the power

• A system where the president has all the power

Which of the following is a requirement to be president as defined in the Constitution?

• Must be 35 years of age

• Must be a naturalized citizen

• Must have lived in the US for 10 years prior to running for president

• Must have a college degree

Which of the following is a responsibility of the federal government?

• Create social studies curriculum schools must follow

• Manage transportation and infrastructure

• Hold elections

• Coin money