MCAP

Which of these explains a difference between political parties and interest groups?

• Political parties evaluate (judge) government policy, while interest groups set government policy.

• Political parties influence laws, while interest groups pass laws.

• Political parties address many issues, while interest groups usually focus on one issue.

• Political parties support candidates, while interest groups nominate candidates.

Answer explanation

Interest groups cannot pass laws or set policy, because they are not part of the government.

Interest groups can only influence the government.

Which one of these people is in Congress?

• vice president

• secretary of state

• secretary of the treasury

• a senator

The people have power over the government.

• presumption of innocense

• popular sovereignty

• due process

• equal protection

In a democracy, the government's power comes from

• equal protection of the laws

• the right of rebellion

• the consent of the governed

• the rule of law

Which of these is an example of separation of powers?

• Representatives rewrite a bill in a committee meeting.

• Representatives hold hearing to understand public opinion.

• The president enforces a law passed by Congress.

• The president fires a cabinet member who is performing poorly.

Answer explanation

Look for an answer that involves at least two different "branches" of government.

Which principle of U.S. government does the political cartoonist imply the President is destroying?

• federalism

• individual rights

• checks and balances

• consent of the governed

Which of these is an example of checks and balances?

• The Supreme Court upholds (supports) the conviction of a federal prisoner.

• Voters elect a President from the minority party in Congress.

• The Senate rejects a presidential nominee to the Supreme Court.

• Congress passes legislation to reduce industrial pollution.

Answer explanation

Checks and balances always involve at least 2 of the 3 branches.

Which of these statements is TRUE about the Great Compromise?

• Large states had more power in the Senate and House of Representatives.

• Small states had more power in the Senate and House of Representatives.

• States had equal power in the Senate, but larger states had more power in the House of Representatives.

• Large states had more power in the Senate, but small states had more power in the House of Representatives.

What type of people were at the Constitutional Convention ?

• Wealthy, white and educated men

• Women

• Poor, white and educated men

• Native Americans

What does MCAP stand for in the context of social studies?

• Market Capitalization

• Municipal Climate Action Plan

• Media and Communication Arts Program

• Multicultural Awareness Program