Government Final Review

What was the philosophy of Thomas Hobbes?

• Hobbes' philosophy centers on the necessity of a powerful government to maintain peace and prevent conflict.
• Hobbes believed in the absolute freedom of individuals without government.
• Hobbes advocated for a decentralized government with minimal authority.
• Hobbes' philosophy emphasized the importance of individualism over collective security.

What was the philosophy of John Locke?

• John Locke's philosophy focused solely on rationalism and innate ideas.
• John Locke believed in absolute monarchy and divine right.
• John Locke's philosophy emphasized natural rights, and the social contract.

• John Locke advocated for the rejection of individual rights and freedoms.

What was the main problem of the Articles of Confederations?

• Weak central government with no power to tax or enforce laws.
• Complete independence of state governments from federal authority.
• Ability to enforce laws without state consent.
• Strong central government with full taxation power.

Who was more likely to support the Constitution?

• Anti-Federalist

• Federalist

What is the role of the House of Representative during an impeachment?

• The House of Representatives conducts the trial for impeachment.
• The House of Representatives has no role in impeachment.
• The House of Representatives only provides recommendations for impeachment.
• The House of Representatives brings charges and votes on impeachment.

What is the role of the Senate in an impeachment?

• The Senate initiates the impeachment process.
• The Senate conducts the impeachment trial and votes on whether to convict or acquit the official.
• The Senate only provides legal advice during impeachment.
• The Senate has no role in impeachment proceedings.

What needs more of a vote from Congress, impeaching a President or removing the President from office?

• Impeachment

• Removing from office

What is the role of the Supreme Court during an impeachment?

• The Supreme Court decides the outcome of the impeachment vote.
• The Supreme Court conducts the impeachment investigation.
• The Chief Justice presides over the Senate trial during a presidential impeachment.
• The Supreme Court has no role in impeachment proceedings.

Why was Marbury vs. Madison so important to United States Government?

• It reinforced the power of Congress.
• It established the principle of judicial review.
• It limited the authority of the Supreme Court.
• It established the principle of executive privilege.

In Engel v. Vitale, the Supreme Court had to decide if a public school could have schoolwide prayer? What was the Constitutional issue of this case?

• The Establishment Clause of the First Amendment.
• 6th Amendment and The Due Process Clause

• The Right to Free Speech and the First Amendment

• 4th Amendment and search and seizure