U.S. Government

The English Bill of Rights of 1689 states that “suspending laws…by regal authority without consent of Parliament is illegal.” This reflects which aspect of the U.S. Constitution?

• The limits on executive power

• The separation of church and state

• The division of the legislative branch

• The independence of the judicial branch

The British Parliament most closely corresponds to which position in the U.S. government?

• The White House

• The Supreme Court

• The Electoral College

• The House of Representatives

The Declaration of Independence reflects John Locke’s idea of

• commercial development

• federalist governance

• military independence

• popular sovereignty

In the U.S. Constitution, the qualifications described for the presidency do not include

• being at least 35-years-old

• being a natural-born citizen of the United States

• serving in public office for at least five years

• residing in the United States for at least 14 years.

In the U.S. federal government, which power is exercised only by the Senate?

• electing congressional leadership

• ruling on which laws violate the U.S. Constitution

• removing presidential cabinet members from office

• approving nominations of Supreme Court justices

Which kind of tax is not a source of revenue for state or local governments?

• poll taxes

• income taxes

• estate taxes

• property taxes

Which role do professional lobbyists typically play in the passage of Congressional bills?

• They propose legislation in the House of Representatives.

• They try to influence members of committees who consider legislation.

• They persuade citizens to vote a certain way on issues.

• They filibuster to delay the passage of measures they oppose.

The phrase in the Preamble that states, “insure domestic tranquility” most likely refers to

• the welfare of children

• the possibility of war

• the rights of citizens

• the prevention of rebellion

The Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty of 1968 said not to transfer nuclear weapons, other nuclear explosive devices, or their technology to any non-nuclear-weapon state. What was the purpose of the 1968 Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty?

• to protect nations that have signed the treaty from the risks of nuclear energy research

• to eliminate nuclear technology in nations that have not signed the treaty

• to prevent countries with nuclear material from giving it to nations that have not signed the treaty

• to set nuclear technology test guidelines for nations that have signed the treaty

During the Constitutional Convention of 1787, what issue was behind the Great Compromise?

• how much representation each state could claim

• whether slaves would be counted in the population

• how new states would be admitted to the Union

• whether a Bill of Rights should be ratified