Unit 1 E dynamic test review LE1

Which foundational document of the United States is most concerned with the rule of law and, in fact, is the highest law of the land?

• Declaration of Independence

• Articles of Confederation

• Constitution

• Federalist Papers

The ability of the Supreme Court to declare laws passed by Congress or executive actions as unconstitutional is an example of which important concept?

• stare decisis

• representative democracy

• popular sovereignty

• checks and balances

Senators in Congress represent more citizens than individual congressmen from the same state.

• True

• False

The fictional city of Solace, Minnesota, recently passed a law allowing people to drive at the age of 14. However, the state of Minnesota has a higher minimum driving age. If the matter were to go to the city court, the county judge would support the lower age, but if the matter were to go to the state court, the judge there would overturn any ruling in favor of the lower driving age. What is this conflict MOST LIKELY about?

• natural rights

• popular sovereignty

• stare decisis

• jurisdiction

A principle in the United States is that everyone should have a fair trial before an impartial jury before being sentenced. Which ethical principle does this standard MOST closely reflect?

• utilitarianism

• rights

• virtue

• common good

What is the most difficult part of utilitarian ethical decision making?

• weighing diverse benefits and drawbacks to a decision

• determining if a situation lends itself to utilitarian ethical decision making

• identifying which group will benefit as a result of a decision

• identifying which group will be harmed as a result of a decision

The Supreme Court is responsible for settling tied votes passed in the Senate.

• True

• False

Which founding document was the first to clearly declare that 13 sovereign states were united under a single central government?

• Declaration of Independence

• Federalist Papers

• Articles of Confederation

• Constitution

Which early American practice conflicted with John Locke’s beliefs about the natural rights?

• privately run police forces

• lack of elected representation

• lack of public firehouses

• slavery of humans

Senators in Congress represent more citizens than individual congressmen from the same state.

• True

• False