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Unit 1 Test Review Quiz

Total questions: 53

Worksheet time: 53mins

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Class
Date
1.

What part of the national government was inspired by the New Jersey Plan?

a)

US House of Representatives

b)

Electoral College

c)

US Senate

d)

US Supreme Court

2.

What was the basis of representation under the Virginia Plan?

a)

Statehood equality

b)

Based on Population

c)

States get the same number of representatives no matter the size

d)

Based on the number of men in the state

3.

The original purpose of the constitutional convention was to___.

a)

draw up a bill of rights

b)

discuss regulations on interstate commerce

c)

revise the Articles of Confederation

d)

Build an army

4.

The Articles of Confederation attempted to create____.

a)

A firm league of friendship among the states

b)

a strong commitment to a National Government

c)

A centralized government

d)

none of the above

5.

The debates between Federalists and Anti-Federalists were primarily about which of the following issues?

a)

right of people to rebel

b)

scope of power of the central government

c)

representation of large and small states

d)

Need to establish national bank

6.

Which of the following is commonly identified as a failure of the Articles of Confederation?

a)

National govt lacked power to raise revenue

b)

executive branch had too much power over legislature

c)

judicial branch was created

d)

federal govt had too much control over interstate commerce

7.

which is the main difference between elite theories and pluralist theories of democracy?

a)

Elite democracy concentrates on the role of interest groups; pluralist emphasizes the role of the individual

b)

Elite theory emphasizes the role of the individual; pluralist emphasizes the role of the wealthy

c)

Elite theory emphasizes the role of the wealthy and educated; the pluralist emphasizes the role of the interest group

d)

none of the above

8.

What is federalism?

a)

The split between state and local powers

b)

The split of power between the 3 branches

c)

The split of power between the local govt and individuals

d)

The split of power between the state and national govt.

9.

The Three-Fifths Compromise dealt with issues of___.

a)

The powers of Congress

b)

Judicial Review

c)

Counting State's Population

d)

Powers of the Presidency

10.

Why is the 10th amendment important?

a)

It guarantees Freedom of Speech

b)

It grants powers to the states and the people

c)

It grants powers to the president

d)

It says the individuals have rights not listed elsewhere

11.

No branch of government performs the same functions as another. This is an example of ____.

a)

Checks and Balances

b)

Federalism

c)

Limited Government

d)

Separation of Powers

12.

In Federalist 10, James Madison argued that factions...

a)

Were bad and could be countered by a small republic

b)

were good and helped protect the rights of the people

c)

Were bad and could be countered by a big republic

d)

Were good by empowering the national government

13.

Which of the following was NOT a problem in the Articles of Confederation?

a)

Congress had no power to tax

b)

Unanimous consent needed for amendments

c)

The executive Branch was too powerful

d)

National gov't was far inferior to state gov'ts

14.

The Declaration of Independence includes all of the following except____.

a)

Natural Rights

b)

Participatory Democracy

c)

Social Contract Theory

d)

Republicanism

15.

What is popular Sovereignty?

a)

The people voting more directly on every bill/law

b)

Rights we are born with

c)

Power of the people

d)

A restricted Government

16.

The ideas of John Locke and the Declaration of Independence are similar in that both

a)

recognize the right of monarch to determine their own form of government

b)

support concept of natural rights and gov't built on consent of governed

c)

seek common ideals in gov't through creation of constitutional monarchy

d)

value the preservation of private property

17.

Under the Articles of Confederation, most power rested with the

a)

British Parliament

b)

president

c)

state legislatures

d)

United States Senate

18.

Unlike the Articles of Confederation, the U.S. Constitution

a)

Emphasizes state sovereignty over national sovereignty

b)

Emphasizes both national and state sovereignty

c)

Restricts ability of Congress to raise an army or navy

d)

Restricts the ability of Congress to tax

19.

The group most likely to approve of the Articles of Confederation would be

a)

those who feared strong central government.

b)

those owed money by the US government.

c)

bankers and merchants.

d)

Those who owned land and favored a strong executive

20.

The _________, offered at the Constitutional Convention, called for each state to be equally represented in Congress.

a)

New Jersey Plan

b)

Virginia Plan

c)

three-fifths compromise

d)

Connecticut Compromise

21.

The Bill of Rights was a compromise for constitutional ratification demanded by

a)

the Federalists

b)

the Antifederalists

c)

James Madison

d)

Alexander Hamilton

22.

The importance of Shay’s rebellion to the development of the US Constitution was that it

a)

reinforced idea that slavery be outlawed in new constitution

b)

convinced leaders that a strong national gov. needed to protect property, maintain order

c)

convinced delegates at Constitutional Convention to accept Connecticut Plan

d)

revealed need to add Bill of Rights to Const & creating checks and balances

23.

The enumerated (or expressed) powers of Congress and the national government are those

a)

specifically spelled out in the Constitution

b)

not specifically spelled out in the Constitution, but acknowledged

c)

involving taxes, spending, and fiscal policy

d)

set out in the first ten amendments

24.

The Connecticut (Great) Compromise provided for

a)

all judicial appointments to be made by the President

b)

all revenue bills to originate in the Senate

c)

bicameral legislature with 1 house based state pop. & the other w/ equal representation

d)

the elimination of the importation of slaves

25.

Congress has the right to ʺmake all laws necessary and proper for carrying into execution" its powers is called

a)

elastic clause

b)

enumerated powers

c)

heart of fiscal federalism

d)

hyperpluralism

26.

Which of the following explains one of the effects of the elastic clause?

a)

allow the nat'l gov't to extend its powers beyond those enumerated in Constitution

b)

powers not delegated by the Constitution to the U.S. are reserved to states

c)

make the legislature the most powerful branch of the national government

d)

allow state governments to nullify federal laws within their borders

27.

______ is an exclusive power of the federal govt, and ____ is a concurrent power shared with the states.

a)

Declaring war, levying taxes

b)

Creating banks, controlling the postal system

c)

Making laws, conducting elections

d)

Regulating commerce, establishing local governments

28.

Government can best be defined as the ____.

a)

institutions and procedures by which a territory and its people are ruled

b)

a set of political principles and values that guide political life

c)

legalized theft of citizens' property

d)

invisible hand that turns private interests into public goods

e)

shared set of value, beliefs, and attitudes people have about politics.

29.

A government that is limited by laws and rules is called ____.

a)

democratic

b)

constitutional

c)

oligarcic

d)

authoritarian

e)

totalitarian

30.

Direct democracy is best defined as ____.

a)

a state of continual revolution

b)

a system of goverment run by one person

c)

a system that allows citizens to vote directly for laws and policies

d)

the competition between interest groups for govermental power

e)

a system that allow people to elect representatives to make decisions

31.

A representative democracy is a system of government that

a)

allows citizens to vote directly on laws and policies.

b)

allows citizens to make, veto, or judge statutes personally.

c)

gives citizens a regular opportunity to elect top government officials.

d)

gives citizens the ability to debate important constitutional decisions.

e)

legally requires government officials to vote for what a majority of their constituents prefer.

32.

"One person, one vote" reflects the principle of ____.

a)

political equality

b)

equality of opportunity

c)

majority rule

d)

economic liberty

e)

popular sovereignty

33.

Which of the following is the best example of a categorical grant?

a)

Money given to states for special education programs

b)

Money given to individuals in the form of tax rebates

c)

Money given to states unconditionally

d)

Money given to states to spend at their discretion on transportation

34.

The Americans with Disabilities Act, which provides protections for the disabled, is an example of

a)

a federal mandate

b)

horizontal federalism

c)

dual federalism

d)

state supremacy

35.

Giving state governments greater discretion in deciding how to achieve the specific goals of welfare reform is an example of

a)

an unfunded mandate

b)

implied powers

c)

dual federalism

d)

devolution

36.

Cooperative federalism can best be described by which of the following statements?

a)

Government must have cooperation from the people in order to make legislative decisions.

b)

Different levels of government are involved in common policy areas.

c)

The federal government must make regulations that can be applied across every state in the same way.

d)

Business and government can work together to more effectively accomplish shared goals.

37.

The Tenth Amendment to the Constitution has been interpreted by the Supreme Court to

a)

prevent states from taxing agencies of the federal government

b)

reserve powers to the states

c)

restrict the application of judicial review

d)

allow for the burning of the flag as an expression of protest

38.

Of the following, which has been used most to expand the power of the national government?

a)

The First Amendment

b)

The Fifth Amendment

c)

The habeas corpus clause of the Constitution

d)

The commerce clause of the Constitution

39.

The outcome of a conflict between the Constitution and the states is determined by

a)

the Great Compromise

b)

the supremacy clause

c)

Federalist #10

d)

judicial review

40.

Which of the following was stipulated in Article III of the Constitution?

a)

creation of the Supreme Court

b)

executive powers

c)

powers of Congress

d)

full faith and credit clause

41.

Which of the following would least likely be favored by state governments?

a)

unfunded mandates

b)

categorical grants

c)

block grants

d)

revenue sharing

42.

Which of the following is an example of checks and balances, as established by the Constitution?

a)

A requirement that states lower their legal drinking age to eighteen so they can receive federal highway grants

b)

Media criticism of public officials during an election campaign period

c)

The requirement that presidential appointments to the Supreme Court be approved by the Senate

d)

The election of the President by the Electoral College rather than by direct election

43.

States and localities have the most discretion in establishing policy when federal funding is derived from

a)

categorical grants

b)

matching grants

c)

block grants

d)

project grants

44.

The Constitution grants Congress the power to establish post offices and post roads. This is an example of

a)

enumerated powers

b)

implied powers

c)

reserved powers

d)

concurrent powers

45.

“Dual Federalism” refers to the fact that

a)

the Constitution provides two layers of government in the nation—the national and the state

b)

There are two major forms of aid from the national government to the states—categorical and block grants

c)

both the national and state governments can levy taxes on citizens

d)

there is a distinct line between policies surrounding public education and private education in the states.

46.

Both the national and states’ governments can establish court systems. This is an example of

a)

reserved powers

b)

a mandate

c)

concurrent powers

d)

full faith and credit clause

47.

Which of the following best characterizes the general argument made in Brutus 1?

a)

A large republic is dangerous to personal liberty and undermines the states.

b)

A small republic is more susceptible to corruption than a large republic.

c)

A large republic would be preferable to a small one because more people could participate.

d)

A small republic would pose more danger to individual liberty than a large republic.

48.

Which of the following is an accurate summary of James Madison's argument in The Federalist 10?

a)

A large republic makes it possible to abolish factions and concentrate all power at the national level.

b)

A large republic allows the federal government to dominate the state governments through the necessary and proper clause.

c)

A large republic is a direct democracy where the people have a direct vote in policy matters, which controls factions.

d)

A large republic presents more opportunities for groups to participate, compete, and limit each other.

49.

According to the cartoon, the founding fathers wrote the Constitution to achieve what goal?

a)

establish republican government

b)

prevent one branch of government from becoming too powerful

c)

balance liberty with the protection of social order

d)

prevent the elite from holding too much power

50.

Which inference is most clearly drawn from the graph?

a)

More federal grant money goes to "Other" than to all specifically identified categories combined.

b)

During the period 2000-2010, "Transportation" funding grew by a greater percentage than "Income security" funding.

c)

The category receiving the largest federal funding has shifted over time from "Education, training, employment, and social services" in 1975 to "Health" in 2011.

d)

The same amount of funding has been allocated to "community and regional development" each year since 1978.

51.

In United States v. Morrison, the Supreme Court struck down the Violence Against Women Act of 1994, stating: "Gender-motivated crimes of violence are not, in any sense of the phrase, economic activity. While we need not adopt a categorical rule against aggregating the effects of any non economical activity in order to decide these cases, thus far in our Nation's history out cases have upheld Commerce Clause regulation of intrastate activity only where that activity is economic in nature."


Which of the following cases best serves as precedent for the decision in United States v. Morrison?

a)

U.S. v. Lopez

b)

Marbury v. Madison

c)

McCulloch v. Maryland

d)

None of these cases could serve as precedent.

52.

If a presidential candidate earns 52% of the vote in New Jersey, how many of New Jersey's 14 electoral college votes would the candidate receive?

a)

7

b)

8

c)

14

d)

It is impossible to know without knowing how many votes other candidates received?

53.

What power gives the Supreme Court the ability to limit the power of the other branches?

a)

Impeachment

b)

Judicial Review

c)

Writs of Certiorari

d)

Writs of Habeas Corpus