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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) Judicial Review
b) Federalism
c) Republicanism
d) Popular Sovereignty
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) Checks and balances
b) Federalism
c) Republicanism
d) Popular sovereignty
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 executive branch can choose to dissolve the judicial branches
d) The powers of the government are divided between the national and state governments
According to the US Constitution, which of these actions is a power of the states (a reserved power)?
a) Coining money
b) Issuing driver's licenses
c) Establishing post offices
d) Raising an army
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
Which of these is an example of separation of powers?
a) Representatives rewrite a bill in committee meetings
b) Representatives hold hearings to hear public opinion
c) The President enforces a law passed by Congress
d) The President fires a cabinet member who is performing poorly
Why did our country's founding fathers create a government with three branches?
a) To make the United States more like English government
b) To make sure that the governing powers are limited
c) To make sure one branch would always be more important
d) To create more jobs for the people in government
Which of these democratic ideals is demonstrated when the governor of North Carolina (Executive) vetoes a bill passed by the General Assembly (Legislative)
a) Federalism
b) Checks and Balances
c) Popular Sovereignty
d) Republicanism
Under our system of checks and balances, the Supreme Court can limit the power of both the congress and President by what action?
a) Impeaching public officials
b) Making appointments
c) Vetoing a law
d) Declaring a law unconstitutional
What is the main purpose of the Bill of Rights in the Constitution?
a) Limit or restrict individual rights
b) Limit the power of government over people
c) Strengthen criminal laws
d) Improve the court system
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 most popular candidates represent the people
b) The federal government has supreme authority over the states
c) The power of the government comes from its citizens
d) The educated are uniquely qualified to control the political system
Voters elect representatives and senators every few years. The process of voting and elections demonstrate what democratic ideal?
a) Popular sovereignty
b) Republicanism
c) Checks and balances
d) Individual rights
Voters in North Carolina elect the governor and General Assembly. The process of voting and elections demonstrate what democratic ideal?
a) Popular sovereignty
b) Republicanism
c) Checks and balances
d) Federalism
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) Popular Sovereignty
c) Federalism
d) Individual rights
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
The existence of three distinct branches of government - legislative, executive, and judicial - in US government demonstrates what democratic ideal?
a) Separation of powers
b) Checks and balances
c) Republicanism
d) Popular sovereignty
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) Separation of powers
b) Federalism
c) Checks and balances
d) Individual rights
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) Separation of powers
b) Federalism
c) Individual rights
d) Republicanism
The president has accepted a bribe. According to the system of checks and balances, what can Congress do to check his power?
a) Declare a law unconstitutional
b) Veto the action
c) Override the veto
d) Impeach the president
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) President
b) House of Representatives
c) Senate
d) Supreme Court
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