Civics & Econ Practice SOL #1

Which principle means government power is restricted by laws and a constitution?

• Popular sovereignty

• Limited government

• Federalism

• Republicanism

What did the Great Compromise create to balance large and small state interests?

• Unicameral legislature

• Bicameral legislature

• Parliamentary system

• Direct democracy

Which case first established judicial review in the United States?

• Brown v. Board of Education

• Marbury v. Madison

• Gideon v. Wainwright

• Miranda v. Arizona

In the U.S. Congress, how many members are in the Senate?

• 50

• 100

• 435

• 538

Which branch of government is responsible for interpreting laws and ensuring they are constitutional?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

• Administrative

What is the main role of the President as Commander-in-Chief?

• Declare war without Congress

• Lead the military

• Pass laws

• Interpret the Constitution

Which amendment extends due process protections to actions by state governments?

• First Amendment

• Fifth Amendment

• Tenth Amendment

• Fourteenth Amendment

Which term describes powers shared by both federal and state governments, such as taxation?

• Expressed powers

• Reserved powers

• Concurrent powers

• Implied powers

What do antitrust laws aim to prevent in the marketplace?

• Price decreases

• Monopolies

• Consumer choice

• Innovation

Which principle means government power comes from the consent of the governed?

• Federalism

• Popular sovereignty

• Republicanism

• Rule of law