Political Science Quiz

A state without government and laws is known as what?

• Federalism

• Anarchy

• Sovereignty

• Rule of Law

What is the authority of a state to govern itself or another state called?

• Popular Sovereignty

• Federalism

• Sovereignty

• Naturalization

What term describes the concept that a government's power is not absolute?

• Limited Government

• Federalism

• Rule of Law

• Anarchy

What is a legislative body with two chambers called?

• Bicameral

• Unicameral

• Federal

• Sovereign

What is the ability of the courts to declare laws or executive actions unconstitutional?

• Judicial Review

• Impeachment

• Due Process

• Civil Liberties

What declares federal law as the supreme law of the land?

• Supremacy Clause

• Bill of Rights

• Rule of Law

• Checks and Balances

What are the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution called?

• Bill of Rights

• Civil Liberties

• Due Process

• Federalism

What is the division of government into three separate branches to prevent tyranny called?

• Separation of Powers

• Federalism

• Checks and Balances

• Rule of Law

What is the process by which individuals learn political beliefs and values?

• Political Socialization

• Public Opinion

• Naturalization

• Civil Rights

What is a system where citizens vote directly on issues and laws?

• Direct Democracy

• Representative Democracy

• Federalism

• Anarchy