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Unit 5 U.S. History
Test Description: Constitution Unit
Instructions: Answer all questions to get your test result.
1) What is a constitution?
A
A written document with sets up an autocratic government
B
A written document which sets up a constitutional government
C
A legal framework for how a government is organized and run
D
A written document which sets up a dictatorial goverment
2) What is a constitutional government?
A
A government which has a dictator
B
A government that has limits on the powers of the person or group running the government
C
A government of unlimited power
D
A government which has a constitution
3) What is higher law?
A
God\'s laws are always greater than man\'s laws
B
A law which can never be changed by the citizens
C
The words of a king or monarch
D
A set of laws that establish and limit the power or government
4) What is private domain?
A
The basic rights of citizens to life, liberty, and property
B
Limits on how the people in government may use their powers
C
That part of a person\'s life that is not the business of the government
D
Establishes the responsibility of government to protect the rights of citizens
5) What is the difference between a constitutional government and an autocratic government?
A
A constitutional government has unlimited power and an autocratic government has limits on power
B
A constitutional government has a written constitution and an autocratic government does not
C
A constitutional government has limits on power and an autocratic government has unlimited power
D
A constitutional government is the higher law and an autocratic government is the lower law
6) What is a bill?
A
A tax on goods and products imported from other nations
B
A refusal to sign a proposed law
C
A proposed law
D
A person who represents other people at a meeting
7) How does separation of powers work?
A
A way of organizing government to allow the abuse of power
B
All power is given to one person or group
C
The power of government is not given to any one branch but some of the power is given to each branch
D
The powers of the different branches of government are balanced
8) How does a system of checks and balances work?
A
Allows one branch of government to dominate
B
It organizes a government to allow the abuse of power
C
The powers of the different branches of government are balanced so that one branch cannot dominate.
D
The power of government is divided among several branches
9) The Legislative branch has the power to:
A
make laws
B
carry out and enforce laws
C
manage conflicts, meaning, application, and enforcement of laws
10) What is popular sovereignty?
A
A refusal to sign a proposed law
B
A government in which most of the power was given to the legislature
C
To make a formal request
D
The people are the highest authority
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