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US History Regents Review 1
Test Description: Vocab selected from recent Regents exams based on frequency.
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1) Thomas Jefferson incorporated John Locke's idea of the social contract theory in the Declaration of Independence because this idea
A
considered economic rights more important than inalienable rights
B
supported the divine right of kings
C
justified the overthrow of a government that denied individual liberties
D
called for a gradual change of government
2) Which action is an example of the use of checks and balances?
A
choosing a vice presidential running mate by a presidential candidate
B
election of the Speaker of the House by the majority party
C
starting negotiations for a treaty by President George Washington
D
impeachment of President Bill Clinton
3) The Supreme Court decision in Marbury v. Madison (1803) increased the power of the federal courts by
A
establishing federal supremacy over state governments
B
increasing the number of judges
C
enabling the president to overturn lower-court decisions
D
establishing the principle of judicial review
4) A major reason for President Thomas Jefferson's purchase of Louisiana Territory was to
A
eliminate Spanish control of California
B
take possession of all of Florida
C
provide access to areas east of the Appalachian Mountains
D
give the U.S. control of the Mississippi River
5) What was the 'Spoils System'?
A
When a politician or leader uses their position to give jobs to their friends or supporters
B
Rigging an election in favor of your candidate, like John Wilkes Booth did for Abraham Lincoln
C
When the government spends tax dollars on ridiculous projects
D
A way of dealing with rotten food that involves composting and recycling started by President Hoover
6) What does 'laissez-faire' mean?
A
The government makes laws controlling businesses
B
The government takes a 'hands off' approach to businesses
C
The government does nothing ever
D
The government gets involved in citizen's daily life
7) The social contract theory as used in the Declaration of Independence was most directly influenced by the writings of
A
John Locke
B
Adam Smith
C
Voltaire
D
Benjamin Franklin
8) Which of the following is not a freedom guaranteed by the First Amendment?
A
Freedom of Privacy
B
Freedom of Speech
C
Freedom of Religion
D
Freedom of Press
9) In the 1830's, President Andrew Jackson supported the Indian removal policy because
A
he wanted to punish Native American Indians for their political opposition
B
Native Americans were attacking southern cities
C
white settlers desired the land on which Native American Indians lived
D
he sough complete control of Texas by the United States
10) What was Manifest Destiny?
A
The idea that the U.S. was guaranteed to win the Revolution
B
A prophecy that foretold of Abraham Lincoln's assassination
C
The idea that the U.S. would become a world leader
D
The idea that the U.S. would naturally expand to the Pacific Ocean
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