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government exam1
Government mid-term exam
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| what di they do to the man who John Hancock shamed in front of his ship? | tar and feathered him |
| which amendement established income tax? | sixteenth |
| of the thousands of amendments that have been proposed, how many have actually been ratified? | 27 |
| who was the first governour of the Puritans in massachussets? | john winthrop |
| catholicism was given priveleged status in the region from the Great Lakes to the Ohio River as a result of what legislation/ | intolerable acts |
| what collage was founded in 1701 as an alternative to the increasingly worldly Harvard? | Yale |
| what was not one of the three major contributions of Christianity to American Government? | seasoned society |
| which of the following carried the gospel to the Indians of New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania? | david Brainard |
| which of the following was an English preacher who made seven evangelistic toursof america? | George Whitefield |
| what collage was founded to educate Christian indians? | Dartmouth |
| what did the great awakening not affect? | immigration |
| which of the following led a revival in North Hampton, Massachussets? | Johnathan Edwards |
| The first collage in America was? | harvard |
| Harvard was founded in ? | 1636 |
| what New England law required parents to provide for the education of their children? | Act of 1642 |
| which was established last in New ENgland Society | schools |
| what was the first written constitution in the new world | fundamental orders of connecticut |
| In what year did the pilgrams arrive in America | 1620 |
| what is blind,unquestioning devotion to one's country? | jingoism |
| what is the name for the command for man to reflect the glories of the Maker across creation, back to one another, and finally back to God? | creation Mandate |
| what is anarchy | government rule by one |
| what is a system of public rule or authority? | government |
| for the most part, the church stayed univolved int he AMerican Revolution | false |
| in the 1700s the minister was often the best-educated man in his community? | true |
| From its founding in the mid- 1700s until the early tewntieth century, princeton was known for its spiritual character and leadership. | true |
| early americans brought wit them from europe a tradition of moral dissent which encouraged them to protestagainst the abuses of governmnental authority? | true |
| most of the Ivy League schools were originally established to train lawyers and merchants | false |
| in early massachusetts, only church members could vote | true |
| christianity has ggreatly influenced the development of the United States government | true |
| man is a unique being called to exercise dominion over the world | true |
| "power corrupts'; therefor , no christian can be involved in government without being corrupted by its power | false |
| its easier for believers in america to participate in government than it was for believers during the Roman Empire to participate in government | true |
| there was a hierachy of authority in the garden of eden | true |
| it is natural for men to do good | false |
| god eexpects christians to abandon all participation in government and leave it to unbelievers | false |
| the scriptures record priciples upon which governments may be built | true |
| what was the real fear that was created by Shay's Rebellion | that farmers would lose all of their land |
| which of the following was not handled with compromise at the constitutional convention | federalism |
| who earned the title " father of the Constitution"? | James Madison |
| as a result of the Boston Tea Party, Britain passed what legislation? | intolerable acts |
| what is an act of protest in which many refuse to patronize certain businesses? | boycott |
| what law did the 1765 Stamp Act Violate? | Petition of Right |
| whose writings in Second Treatise Civil Government_ greatly influenced the founding fathers | John Locke |
| which of the following was not an english influence on colonial government? | federalism |
| In what city did the Constitutional Convention meet? | Philadelphia, pennsylvania |
| what year was the first legislative assembly organized in the New World? | 1619 |
| what king ascended to the throne of England in 1760? | George III |
| a trade dispute between Virginia and Maryland, as well a shays Rebellion, highlighted the weakness of what document? | Articles of Confederation |
| what were the published essays that defended the Constitution called? | _The_Federalst_Papers_ |
| who did most of the writing in defense of the Constitution? | Alexander Hamilton |
| who led an uprising among farmers in Massachusetts who feared prison sentences for indebtedness? | Daniel Shays |
| What country was the world's first constitutional democracy? | United States |
| What are the division of counties called? | municipalities |
| Which of the following is_not_ an example of unitary form of government? | Brazil |
| what is the overriding characteristics of a direct or pure democracy? | Every citizen has a directed voice in governmental decisions |
| what government system allows for public participation | Popular Government |
| powers not granted to the national government and not prohibited from the states are called what? | reserved powers |
| which state has unicameral legislature? | Nebraska |
| where are the steps to statehood found? | Northwest Ordinance of 1787 |
| Which branch of government interprets the laws? | Judicial |
| What is the heart of America Government? | Constitution |
| WHo is the executive officer of the United States? | President |
| Which Amendment gave african americans the right to vote? | fifteenth Amendment |
| Which amendment extended the protections of the Constitution to all citizens? | fourteenth Amendment |
| What changed the legal voting age from twenty-one to 18 | twenty-sixth Amendment |
| which form of government divides power among different levels such as national, state, and local levels? | Federal |
| Under which form of government does the national government have few, if any, power? | Confederate |
| Which of the following is not on of the three major governmental systems? | oligarchy |
| which of the following governmental bodies is elected by popular vote? | Congress |
| what is not one of the main branches of the federal government? | military |
| an oligarchy is an example of rule by one | false |
| Federalism works well in large countries consisting of people with differing goals and needs. | true |
| all members of the European Union use the offical currency, the euro. | false |
| the nation had a unicameral legislature under the Articles of Confederation | true |
| The New Jersey Plan called for a strong central government and executive branch. | true |
| Every state had at least one representative at the Annapolis Convention | false |
| Beginning with the Magna Carta, the British Believed that the power of government should be limited. | true |
| Thomas Jefferson was responsible for most of the writing of the Declaration of independence. | true |
| Thomas Jefferson's writings were greatly influenced by the work of John Locke | true |
| The Articles of Confederation were ratified two months after they were introduced | false |
| the ratification of the Articles of Confederation required unanimous consent | true |
| when the Barbary pirates seized AMerican ships and Crews, the Confederation Congress could not raise ransom demands or a navy to fight them | true |
| the small states wanted representation on the national legislature to be based on population | false |
| Under the Great Compromise each slave would equal three-fifths of a person for representation and taxation purposes | false |
| the south was particularly concerned about the central government's power over commerce | true |
| Under the Articles of Confederation Congress had the power to levy taxes | false |
| Patrick opposed the Constitution because of its restrictions on state power over commerce | true |
| all of the delegates eagerly signed the Constitution | false |
| Govuvernour Morris was responsible for the writing style of the constitution | true |
| Southern states wanted to count slaves for representation purpose | true |
| at the time of writing of the constitution the northern states had abolished slavery | false |
| the Federal system is the most common form of government in use today throughout the world | true |
| THe European Union is a modern-day example of a confederacy | true |
| AN example of direct democracy is a New England town meeting | true |
| sometimes differences in policy between the branches of government in a presidential system result in stalemates that slow down or even stop the governing process | true |
| Anarchy's underlying theory is that people do not need a superior force to ensure that the live together in peace | true |
| a system of government in which the people participate is called dictatorship | false |
| pure democracy is practical only in a small setting | false |
| The Presidential system is more widely used than the parliamentary system | false |
| a king is the head of a parliamentary government | true |
| under the parliamentary system the majority party selects the person to head the government | true |
| WHat did the farmers of the constitution include in Article 1 that has enabled the power of government to develop along with the growth of the United states? | necessary and proper clause |
| what is the idea that people are the ultimate source of their governments power? | popular sovereignty |
| what is the division of power between national and state levels of government called? | federalism |
| which branch of government holds the power of checks and balances over the others? | Executive |
| Which branch of government interprets the laws? | Judicial |
| which branch of government make the laws | legislative |
| what is the only amendment tot the constitution to be ratified by state conventions | twenty-first |
| What article of the Constitution makes provisions for amending the constitution? | Article V |
| which of the following was used to prevent minorities form voting prior to the Fifteenth Amendment? | Grandfather clauses, white primaries and poll taxes |
| which is on of the five freedoms found in the First Amendment? | Freedom of Religion, Freedom of Press, and Freedom of petition |
| trying a person twice in the same court is what? | double Jeopardy |
| Which of the following is a qualification o be president of the United States? | Natural Born citizen |
| which branch of government enforces the laws? | Executive |
| ann ex post facto law allows for what? | for the laws to be retroactive |
| a bill of attainder is illegal because it allows for | punishment without a trial |
| what branch of the government has the power according to the constitution to raise an army and navy? | Legislative |
| What is the right to use the postal service without charge? | franking privilege |
| of the thousands of amendments that have been proposed, how many have been ratified? | 27 |
| what is written deformation which attacks an individual's reputation? | libel |
| what is written deformation which attacks an individual's reputation? | slander |
| what is the introduction to the constitution | preamble |
| which article of the constitution outlines the duties and limitations of the legislature? | Article 1 |
| Where was the constitutional convention held? | Philidelphia |
| Which president broke the two-term precedent set by George Washington? | Franklin Roosevelt |
| What court case do some use to support the notion that americans have the right to privacy in matters of abortion and homosexual rights? | _Griwold_v._Connecticut_ |
| What country has the oldest written constitution in effect today? | United States |
| What group holds the belief that the Constitution is open for extensive interpretation | broad constructionists |
| Which Supreme Court case established the right of judicial review? | _Marbury_v._Madison_ |
| a subpoena is an order to appear in court | true |
| A pocket veto occurs when the presidential does not sign a bill within ten days of receiving it and congress adjourns within that time | true |
| Because the District of Columbia is not a state, it has no voice in the election of the president | false |
| states are free to enter into alliances with one another and with other countries | false |
| all bills relating to funding must ornate in the senate | false |
| a census must be taken every ten years according to the constitution | true |
| the United States has a bicameral legislature | true |
| the separation of powers is the same as checks and balances | false |
| one of the framers' main objection to Britain system of government at that time was that parliament was above the law | true |
| because the law is written , the bounds of authority are not subject to the whims of leaders | true |
| the free exercise clause allows the freedom to practice religion to the extent of the law | true |
| gridlock is an example of an advantage of the checks and balances system | false |
| THe french Constitution of 1792 demonstrates man's acknowledgement of his sin nature | false |
| THe Second Amendment guarantees freedom of religion | false |
| what is an an assembly of party representatives who nominate candidates for president and vice president | caucus |
| who ran for the "Bull Moose" party | Theodore roosevelt |
| what political party grew up in opposition to Andrew jackson | whig |
| which was the first political party to hold a national nominating convention? | Anti-masons |
| who was the leader of the Federalist Party | Andrew Hamilton |
| who was the leader of the Anti- Federalist party? | Thomas Jefferson |
| which president warned against political parties in his farewell address | George Washington |
| which of the following is an example of a splinter party | "Bull Moose" party |
| What Speaker of the house was called the "king maker"? | Henry Clay |
| which amendment called for the direct election of senators | seventeenth |
| which amendment made the election of the president and Vice President separate from the election for the president? | twelfth Amendment |
| which amendment limits the number of terms a president may be elected to serve? | twenty-second |
| what democrat broke the Republican hold on the WHite House in 1932? | Robert La Follette |
| behind what man did the bull moose party form? | Theodore Roosevelt |
| which of the following is an ideological party? | Socialist Labor Party |
| What is it called when two or more political parties get together to form a majority? | coalition |
| what are nominating polls called in states that hold no primaries | caucuses |
| what type of political system is most common among european democracies | multiparty |
| what is a formal statement of party's position on current issues | platform |
| which president was responsible for bringing the "Spoils system" to washington D.C.? | Andrew Jackson |
| which of the following is not a party function? | tradition |
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