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1) One of the basic democratic ideals stated in the US Constitution is the division of power between federal and state governments. What is this called?
A
Popular Sovereignty
B
Republicanism
C
Federalism
D
Judicial Review
2) The 10th amendment to the US Constitution says that powers not given to the federal government are reserved to state governments. What democratic ideal is best reflected by this?
A
Popular sovereignty
B
Checks and balances
C
Republicanism
D
Federalism
3) Which of these is a characteristic of the US system of government?
A
State governments may choose to ignore national laws
B
The executive and legislative powers of government are combined into one branch
C
The powers of the government are divided between the national and state governments
D
The executive branch can choose to dissolve the judicial branches
4) According to the US Constitution, which of these actions is a power of the states (a reserved power)?
A
Issuing driver's licenses
B
Coining money
C
Establishing post offices
D
Raising an army
5) What is an example of a concurrent power, or a power both states and the federal government have under the Constitution?
A
Printing money
B
Making treaties
C
Regulating interstate commerce
D
Taxation
6) Which of these is an example of separation of powers?
A
The President enforces a law passed by Congress
B
The President fires a cabinet member who is performing poorly
C
Representatives rewrite a bill in committee meetings
D
Representatives hold hearings to hear public opinion
7) Why did our country's founding fathers create a government with three branches?
A
To make sure that the governing powers are limited
B
To make sure one branch would always be more important
C
To make the United States more like English government
D
To create more jobs for the people in government
8) Which of these democratic ideals is demonstrated when the governor of North Carolina (Executive) vetoes a bill passed by the General Assembly (Legislative)
A
Popular Sovereignty
B
Republicanism
C
Checks and Balances
D
Federalism
9) Under our system of checks and balances, the Supreme Court can limit the power of both the congress and President by what action?
A
Vetoing a law
B
Impeaching public officials
C
Making appointments
D
Declaring a law unconstitutional
10) What is the main purpose of the Bill of Rights in the Constitution?
A
Limit the power of government over people
B
Improve the court system
C
Limit or restrict individual rights
D
Strengthen criminal laws
11) Popular sovereignty is a democratic ideal that all political power in a society comes from the will or consent of its people. Which idea is expressed in the concept of popular sovereignty?
A
The power of the government comes from its citizens
B
The most popular candidates represent the people
C
The educated are uniquely qualified to control the political system
D
The federal government has supreme authority over the states
12) Voters elect representatives and senators every few years. The process of voting and elections demonstrate what democratic ideal?
A
Popular sovereignty
B
Checks and balances
C
Republicanism
D
Individual rights
13) Voters in North Carolina elect the governor and General Assembly. The process of voting and elections demonstrate what democratic ideal?
A
Federalism
B
Checks and balances
C
Republicanism
D
Popular sovereignty
14) Although voters cast ballots for the President, the Electoral College ultimately chooses the President. What democratic ideal is demonstrated by this situation?
A
Republicanism
B
Federalism
C
Individual rights
D
Popular Sovereignty
15) The first amendment to the US Constitution protects freedom of speech and religion. What democratic ideal is illustrated in this situation?
A
Individual rights
B
Separation of powers
C
Checks and balances
D
Federalism
16) The existence of three distinct branches of government - legislative, executive, and judicial - in US government demonstrates what democratic ideal?
A
Checks and balances
B
Republicanism
C
Separation of powers
D
Popular sovereignty
17) Congress has the power to declare war and raise an army, but ultimately the President is the Commander-in-Chief of military forces. What democratic ideal does this illustrate?
A
Federalism
B
Separation of powers
C
Individual rights
D
Checks and balances
18) The 6th amendment to the Constitution gives citizens a fair, speedy public trial and allows for a lawyer. What democratic ideal does this best represent?
A
Individual rights
B
Separation of powers
C
Federalism
D
Republicanism
19) The president has accepted a bribe. According to the system of checks and balances, what can Congress do to check his power?
A
Impeach the president
B
Declare a law unconstitutional
C
Veto the action
D
Override the veto
20) Congress passes a law outlining the budget and the amount of money for government agencies to provide services with. Who is in charge of spending the money to enforce laws?
A
Supreme Court
B
President
C
Senate
D
House of Representatives
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