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US Gov. Q1

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  1. 1The proposal by Locke that we have the right to defend ourselves and our property is known as:Natural Law
  2. 2Do we have a direct or indirect democracy?Indirect
  3. 3"Supreme authority within a territory" is the definition of:Sovereignty
  4. 4The government of the United States, established by the U.S. Constitution, is:a federal republic
  5. 5A government that provides unlimited authority to a single individual is called:an autocracy
  6. 6The US government could be classified as a:federation
  7. 7A government where the political power rests with a small segment of society is called:an oligarchy
  8. 8During the Colonial Era of American history, New England's town meetings were examples of ...direct democracy
  9. 9Sovereignty is most closely related to which basic purpose of government?resolving conflicts
  10. 10Who is considered the power elite?The president
  11. 11"We the people" are the first three words of the...Declaration of Independence
  12. 12Of the original 13 colonies, some were granted a charter by the English monarch to stockholders. These were known as:corporate colonies
  13. 13TRUE OR FALSE: George Washington did not help write the Declaration of Independence.True
  14. 14Name the American writer whose political writings helped influence the American revolutionaries.Thomas Paine
  15. 15Which of the following documents is called the Cornerstone of Democracy?Declaration of Independence
  16. 16Of the original 13 colonies, some were owned by an individual proprietor or by a small group of proprietors under a charter from the monarch. These were known as:Proprietary colonies
  17. 17One of the basic tenets of a democratic government, as defined by Jefferson, is:consent of the governed
  18. 18Colonies that were under the direct control of the monarch were called:Royal colonies
  19. 19TRUE OR FALSE: Benjamin Franklin was on the committee that was set up by the Continental Congress to write a Declaration of Independence.True
  20. 20TRUE OR FALSE: "We the People" are the first three words of the Preamble to the ConstitutionTrue
  21. 21Why did Rhode Island not sign the Constitution?It sent no delegates to the Constitutional Convention.
  22. 22Who is called the Father of the Constitution?James Madison
  23. 23What is known as the Great Compromise?There will be a bicameral legislature. States will have equal representation in one house and representation based on population in the other house.
  24. 24In what year was the Constitution written?1787
  25. 25In the Articles of Confederation, which of the following is true of the executive branch of government?No President is mentioned.
  26. 26Why did Thomas Jefferson not attend the Constitutional Convention?He was serving as the minister to France
  27. 27A major concern that led to the call of a constitutional convention was:The belief that the feeling of nationalism that had occurred during the Revolutionary War, was declining and individual states were emerging as separate entities.
  28. 28Who was a delegate to the Constitutional Convention?James Madison
  29. 29How many states needed to ratify the Constitution to make it the law of the land?a 2/3 majority - 9 states
  30. 30Congress approves presidential nominations and controls the budget. The president can:veto congressional legislation
  31. 31What is Executive Privilege?the power claimed by the President and other members of the executive branch to resist search warrants and other interventions by the legislative and judicial branches of government.
  32. 32What does the legislative branch of our government do?- write bills proposing new laws
    -pass new laws
  33. 33In which city was the Constitutional Convention held?Philadelphia
  34. 34The Constitution is called the _____________ law of the land.Supreme
  35. 35The first constitution of the United States was called...the Articles of Confederation
  36. 36Who was NOT an author of the Federalist Papers, which were in favor of the new constitution?Thomas Jefferson
  37. 37Which came first: The Declaration of Independence, or the Constitution?The Declaration of Independence, by a few years
  38. 38The six basic principles of the Constitution are: Popular Sovereignty, Limited Government, Separation of Powers, Federalism, Judicial Review, and:Checks and Balances
  39. 39A judgement in a lawsuit in one state shall be recognized in any other state. That is part of ...full faith and credit clause
  40. 40What does the Full faith and Credit Clause require?that the states fulfill their responsibilities to each other
  41. 41What is not part of the Bill of Rights?Freedom to vote
  42. 42TRUE OR FALSE: State and Federal share some powersTrue
  43. 43Which amendment is generally cited to insure states' rights?10th
  44. 44No person shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself. This protection is found in which amendment?5th
  45. 45According to the presentation at the HippoCampus website, federalism can be compared to what food?Cake with icing
  46. 46In a pure direct democracy, which of the following might prove to be difficult?Making quick decisions on matters of immediate importance
  47. 47The last paragraph of Article I, Section 8, of the U.S. Constitution, giving Congress the power to "make all laws which shall be necessary and proper" for carrying out the powers and purposes of the Constitution, is often called the:Elastic clause
  48. 48What kinds of powers are shared by both the state and federal governments?concurrent
  49. 49A political system that divides political power between the states and the national government is calledFederalism
  50. 50An "informal amendment" to the Constitution happens when:The Supreme Court interprets a section of the Constitution differently.
  51. 51TRUE OR FALSE: Federalism is power to govern and share powers between the national and state government.True
  52. 52Which of these is not an "enumerated power" of the federal government?Impose zoning laws
  53. 53Often the Constitutional Convention is called "The Miracle at Philadelphia," because it formed:an entirely new form of government structured by a two-branch legislature, a strong executive, and a supreme court to settle national issues
  54. 54One of the major influences on the foundation of government in America was:The Magna Carta
  55. 55The word "democracy" appears in ...Neither the Constitution nor Declaration of Independence
  56. 56Whose writings are credited with influencing the writer of the Declaration of Independence?John Locke
  57. 57Which of the following contributed heavily to the colonies' decision to go to war against England?The British view that the colonies were to be used and exploited
  58. 58The colony governed itself under a charter, specifying the basic rules for that colony, granted by the King.Charter
  59. 59One man, or a small group of men, owned the land and ruled the colony (by grant from the King).Proprietary
  60. 60The colony was ruled by a governor specifically appointed by the King.Royal
  61. 61The Articles of Confederation defined congress as:Unicameral
  62. 62In our current form of government, where delegates to the electoral college are being selected, if candidate A gets 50% of the vote; candidate B gets 30% of the vote, and candidate C gets 20% of the vote, which of the following is true?Candidate A gets all electoral college votes.
  63. 63One reason for establishing a political party is:Provide an institutional structure for the election process
  64. 64Several politicians are trying to get a specific piece of legislation passed. They involve other politicians, special interest groups, and individuals who have a similar interest. This process is called forming a:coalition
  65. 65Which political party did George Washington belong to?Federalist
  66. 66Consider a proportional representation system. Party A receives 50% of the vote; Party B receives 30% of the vote; and Party C receives 20%. If ten congressional seats are being voted on, which of the following is true:Party A gets 5 seats, Party B gets 3 seats, Party C gets 2 seats.
  67. 67Our current members of the House of Representatives are selected from districts that contain roughly equal numbers of voters. This is an example of:Single member districts
  68. 68What is “soft money?”money that is given to a political party but is not given specifically to support a particular candidate
  69. 69What age group votes the LEAST in elections?18-24
  70. 70A primary election does which of the following?Reduces the number of candidates to one per party.
  71. 71The meeting of members of a political party, usually to decide policy or select members to fill positions, is called a:Caucus
  72. 72What is the most dominant form of the media?TV
  73. 73When people take “polls” what does that mean? (What is a poll?)a survey or inquiry into public opinion conducted by interviewing a random sample of people
  74. 74Which group oversees federal campaign finance laws?Federal Election Commission
  75. 75Which amendment to the Constitution protects the freedom of the press?1st
  76. 76The forms of "mass media" include broadcast TV, discs or tapes, film, Internet and:publishing books, magazines, and newspapers
  77. 77A person who advocates increased regulation of business and increased worker protection, would generally be classified as:a liberal
  78. 78A person who is paid to contact legislators and try to influence them to vote a certain way is known as:Lobbyist
  79. 79When we generalize the two major political parties, most people would say:Republicans are on the right and democrats on the left side of the political spectrum.
  80. 80A person who advocates a reduction in government size and the promotion of capitalistic policies would generally be classified as:conservative
  81. 81When people band together to advocate for a specific cause, they are known as:special interest groups
  82. 82When political polls are taken, which of the following is generally true?a relatively small group of potential voters is contacted
  83. 83An individual who holds an intermediate position between those generally classified as being left-wing or right-wing, is called:moderate
  84. 84A person or company contributes money to a campaign in hopes they will benefit from the election of the individual. This expectation of benefit is known as:Political patronage
  85. 85Which form of media is the most reliable?Books/newspapers
  86. 86A collective term for those people elligible to vote in an election is the:electorate
  87. 87A political processes which is driven by groups of ordinary citizens rather than elected politicians is called:Grass roots
  88. 88A term that describes the deliberate rearrangement of the boundaries of congressional districts to influence the outcome of elections, is called:Gerrymandering
  89. 89How old must you be to be a member of the House of Representatives?25
  90. 90Typically, which day does a Congressional session begin?January 3rd
  91. 91What is not a power of Congress?To appoint Supreme Court Justices
  92. 92For how long do we elect the representatives?2 years
  93. 93How often is redistricting done?Every 10 years, after the census determines population growth.
  94. 94How many senators are there in Congress?-100
    -2 for each state
  95. 95Which Congressional committee is generally seen as the most important?Ways and Means
  96. 96What is a filibuster?an extended debate upon a bill in order to delay or completely prevent a vote on its passage
  97. 97Who is the President of the Senate?Vice President
  98. 98How old do you have to be to be a Senator?30
  99. 99For how long do we elect each senator?6 years
  100. 100How many times can a Senator or Representative be re-elected?As many times as his/her constituents will elect him or her; there is no limit
  101. 101Who has the power to try a President for impeachment? That is, who conducts the trial?Senate
  102. 102Main powers of the president?-Nominate federal and Supreme Court judges
    -grant a pardon to anyone convicted of breaking a federal law
    -sign bills into law or veto them
  103. 103Where is the White House located?on Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, DC
  104. 104If the President of the United States dies, while in office, who is the first person to succeed him/her?President of the Senate
  105. 105What is the title of the person who is the leader of the House of Representatives?Speaker
  106. 106What three qualifications must a person meet to run for the House of Representatives?a minimum of 25 years of age, live for at least 7 years in the U.S., and a resident of the state they represent.
  107. 107What is a “rider” to a bill?an informal term for an amendment to a bill in Congress, often adding some smaller project to a major bill
  108. 108What is the main occupation of most members of Congress before they became members of Congress?Lawyer
  109. 109A bill on the Senate floor that attracts many, often unrelated, floor amendments, is often called:Christmas tree bill
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Flashcards on US Gov. Q1, created by haylie halverson on 26/04/2016.
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