SemB_Review_Part1

Which of the following Enlightenment ideas is found in the U.S. Declaration of Independence?

• Natural Rights

• Separation of Powers

• Universal Suffrage

• Absolutism

The process of manipulating electoral districts to favor a particular political party or group is called:

• Annexation

• Gerrymandering

• Pork-Barrel Spending

• Impeachment

According to the Declaration of Independence, what condition is sufficient cause for people to form a new government?

• Citizens become disappointed with election results.

• Government becomes the major employer.

• Citizens become apathetic to the laws

• Government becomes oppressive to its citizens.

Why are states sometimes called “laboratories of democracy”?

• Most policy experiments take place at the state level first.

• States are the only level of government that can fund scientific research.

• The federal government forces states to experiment with policies.

• The federal government is restricted from experimenting with new policies.

In his book, The Spirit of Laws (1748), French philosopher Baron de Montesquieu wrote of a “tripartite system” of government in which the powers of government are separated and assigned to different bodies. How are Montesquieu’s ideas applied in the U.S. Constitution?

• Three levels of government (local, state, and federal)

• Three levels of the judiciary (district, appellate, and supreme courts)

• Three civil protections (life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness)

• Three branches of government (legislative, executive, and judicial)

Which constitutional amendment protects U.S. citizens from unreasonable search and seizure?

• First Amendment

• Second Amendment

• Fourth Amendment

• Tenth Amendment

As long as you meet the age and other eligibility requirements, how can you register to vote in North Carolina?

• Residents of the state can register online through the NC DMV website.

• Residents can register by a paper form sent to their local board of election office.

• Residents can register same-day at an early voting site, prior to election day.

• All of the above.

Which constitutional amendment protects U.S. citizens from excessive bail or fines, as well as prohibits cruel and unusual punishment?

• First Amendment

• Third Amendment

• Fourth Amendment

• Eighth Amendment

Which level of government has primary responsibility for managing elections, regulating marriages, and setting high school graduation requirements?

• State government

• Federal Government

• County Government

• Municipal Government

Democrats and Republicans make up which type of system in the U.S.?

• Multi-Party

• Three-Party

• Two-Party

• One-Party