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American Constitution
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To what does the phrase “power of the purse” refer?
a. Control of money
Control of the military
Authority to regulate trade
Control of manufacturing
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2
Which of the following governed the colonies during the Revolutionary War?
George Washington
Congress, the president, and the Supreme Court
Continental Congress
Articles of Confederation
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3
The legislature of India has two chambers, the Rajya Sabha (Council of States) and the Lok Sabha (House of the People). A political scientist would use which of the following terms to describe the Indian legislature?
Unicameral
Separation of powers
Federalism
Bicameral
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4
Which of the following was considered a weakness of the Articles of Confederation?
The Confederation government taxed too heavily.
The Confederation government lacked authority to regulate commerce.
The Articles of Confederation were too easily amended.
All of the above
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5
Which of the following individuals is most closely associated with the belief that people possess certain natural rights, including life, liberty, and property?
Baron de Montesquieu
John Locke
Daniel Shays
Heath Ledger
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6
The citizens of Country X elect a legislature that makes policy for the country. Which of the following terms best describes Country X?
Representative democracy
Confederation
Tyranny of the majority
Direct democracy
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7
The Framers of the U.S. Constitution worried that the tyranny of the majority would be the result of which of the following political systems?
Representative democracy
Separation of powers
Federalism
Direct democracy
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8
The citizens of a particular region adhere to the same religion. The majority uses its control of government to adopt policies that seriously disadvantage people who do not share their belief. The framers of the Constitution would use which of the following terms or phrases to describe the situation?
Federalism
Tyranny of the majority
Shays’ Rebellion
Separation of church and state
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9
The constitutional principle that holds that the discretion of public officials in dealing with individuals is limited by the law is known as which of the following?
Representative democracy
Bill of Rights
Rule of law
Separation of powers with checks and balances
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0
Which of the following constitutional provisions is designed to prevent the government from arresting and holding an individual indefinitely without charging the individual with a criminal offense?
Writ of mandamus
Writ of habeas corpus
Selective incorporation
Federalism
1
1
Which of the following rights is NOT found in the Bill of Rights?
Freedom of speech
Freedom of religion
Right to pursue happiness
Protection against cruel and unusual punishments
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2
The selective incorporation of the Bill of Rights against the states was based on which of the following constitutional provisions?
Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment
National Supremacy Clause
Tenth Amendment
Due Process Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment
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3
The power to enforce laws is known as which of the following?
Executive power
Legislative power
Judicial power
Separation of powers
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4
Who is known as the “father of the Constitution”?
James Madison
George Washington
John Locke
Baron de Montesquieu
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5
The U.S. Senate rejects the president’s nominee for a seat on the U.S. Supreme Court. This is an example of which of the following?
Judicial review
Federalism
Bicameralism
Checks and balances
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6
The Connecticut Compromise dealt with which of the following issues?
Slavery
The structure of Congress
Federalism
Judicial review
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7
Which branch of government did the Framers of the Constitution expect to be the strongest?
Judicial
Executive
Legislative
The framers believed that the three branches would be equally strong.
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8
Which of the following steps is part of the process for amending the U.S. Constitution?
The House proposes an amendment by majority vote.
The Senate proposes an amendment by majority vote.
The President signs the proposed amendment and refers it to the states.
Three fourths of the states ratify the amendment.
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9
Marbury v. Madison dealt with which of the following issues?
Racial integration of schools
Judicial review
The powers of the federal government.
Racial segregation of railroad cars.
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Plessy v. Ferguson and Brown v. Board of Education involved the interpretation of which of the following constitutional provisions?
Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment
First Amendment
Due Process Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment
Tenth Amendment
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