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End of course test
end of course test - Gov
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The executive official of city government is the | Mayor |
| The political process creates a dynamic interaction between the three branches of government in addressing current issues. Describe each branch and include two examples of responsibility within the government | essay question: Legislative Executive Judicial |
| What is the first step in career planning? | Self-assessment |
| United states Supreme Court justices are appointed for life in order to | be free from political pressures |
| What are the major sources of revenue for the state? | sales and property tax |
| Which of the following powers allows Congress to have an important influence over foreign policy? | The Senate must approve all treaties negotiated by the President |
| According to the natural rights philosophy, the main purpose of government is to | protect individual rights |
| What was a key reason for the creation of the Federal Reserve System? | to promote economic stability |
| In a constitutional democracy, citizens are expected to | think critically about public issues, vote and participate in public affairs. |
| What is federalism? | a division of power between the national and state governments |
| The 10th Amendment gives the States and people... | “The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people.” such as create schools |
| Which power do both national and state governments possess? | conducting election taxes |
| In order for a United States citizen to receive a fair trial, other citizens must — | serve on juries |
| To enforce the 14th amendment more clearly, Congress passed the | Civil Rights Act of 1964 |
| What is the first step in career planning? | Self-assessment |
| Which source has the appropriate qualifications to be a credible source of information about the city streets with the most car-pedestrian accidents? | data collected by the local police department |
| The major objection to the Constitution by Anti-federalists was that | it did not include a bill of rights |
| The right to equal protection of the laws means that the government | may not unfairly or unreasonably treat people differently |
| Which is necessary to amend the Constitution of the United States? | Ratification by legislatures or conventions in the states |
| The principle of the Constitution which holds that government can only do those things that it has been given the power to do is referred to as | limited government |
| "We the People of the United States, in order to from a more perfect Union. . ." | Preamble |
| What document? "We hold theses truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal. . ." | Declaration of Independence |
| A group of citizens organizes a peaceful march through the streets of their nation’s capital. They carry signs calling for the nation’s leader to resign. Describe how likely this type of protest could be held in a presidential democracy and in a dictator | essay question |
| What document? "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion . . :..." | Bill of Rights |
| What can a president do if he or she disapproves of one part of a bill passed by Congress? | Veto a section of the bill and sign the rest |
| Your credit score does impact your budget and your savings. Assume your credit score is bad. What are the possible consequences: | 1. Your car insurance could cost more 2. Your phone deposit could cost more 3. Your loan (virtually any type of loan) could cost more |
| A new technology increases the speed of computers without increasing production costs. What is the likely effect of this technology? | The demand for new computers will increase. |
| What action by the Governor of Ohio after a disaster is an example of maintaining public safety? | Sending Ohio’s National Guard to help after a disaster |
| Citizenship involves active participation in one's community or government. Identify three responsibilities of a good citizen. For each responsibility you identify, discuss its importance to your nation or community. | essay |
| Which of the following powers allows Congress to have an important influence over foreign policy? | The Senate must approve all treaties negotiated by the President |
| Which part of the Constitution contains fundamental liberties of American Citizens? | Bill of Rights |
| The Bill of Rights gives Americans freedom of the press. What does this freedom mean? | The government cannot say what should be printed in newspapers. |
| Americans are able to criticize their government without fear of punishment because they have a right to | free speech |
| the American Society for the Promotion of Temperance was formed in 1826 during the Second Great Awakening. Which later constitutional amendment was most influenced by the society's beliefs> | 18th Amendment: Prohibition of alcohol |
| One legal protection guaranteed by the 6th Amendment is that a person accused of a crime must be | allowed access to a lawyer |
| One of the main purposes of the Bill of Rights is to | limit the power of government |
| The 22nd Amendment was passed in 1951. It stated "no person shall be elected tot he office of the President more than twice, . . What event prompted this constitutional change? | Franklin Roosevelt's multiple terms |
| The ratification of the 26th Amendment in 1971 was a response to the demand of people who were - | old enough to fight, but no old enough to vote. |
| "The Senate of the United States shall be composed of two Senators from each state, elected by the people thereof. . .-17th Amendment, Constitution 1913. According to this excerpt what was the Constitutional change? | Senators would be chosen by a popular election rather than by the state legislatures. |
| The 13th, 14th and 15th Amendments were known as the Civil War Amendments, but they were also known as the | Reconstruction Amendments |
| The 14th amendment provided protection against states infringing on peoples rights by defining | what persons were citizens. |
| This document assigns each branch of government special powers and responsibilities | Constitution |
| Keeping good spending records is key to being able to analyze your spending habits. Which of the following is also a good reason for keeping spending records. | Keeping records could help you build good money habits |
| No member of Congress may also be appointed to an executive or judicial office; this is to protect what basic premise of our government? | Separation of Powers |
| What is the formula used to select the number of electors for the Electoral College | # of Representatives + # of Senators |
| The Legislative branch provides checks and balances on the Judicial branch by | established lower courts |
| The Power to declare war is delegated to the | Congress |
| The Executive branch provides checks and balances on the Legislative branch by | Convene either or both houses of Congress |
| The reserved powers clause of the 10th Amendment gives the States the right to | create schools |
| Which of these statements about presidential executive orders is true? | They have the force of federal law. |
| Article 6 establishes that the Constitution and federal laws and treaties take precedence over state laws and binds judges to that principle. This is known as the | Supremacy Clause |
| For a bill to become law, it must pass both Houses in this form | identical |
| The 13th Amendment calls for | abolishing of slavery |
| The first political parties in the United States developed because of differences regarding the | power of the federal government |
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