Question
1. Which statement best describes the main difference between a unitary and a federal system of government?
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10 points
A. In a unitary system, power is shared equally between state and national levels.
B. In a federal system, most power rests with the central government.
C. In a unitary system, power is concentrated in a central authority.
D. In a federal system, citizens have fewer rights.
2. A confederal system of government is MOST likely to be chosen by nations that:
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10 points
Option 1
A. Wants a strong central leadership.
B. Value state sovereignty over national unity.
C. Seek to give citizens direct control of laws.
D. Desire a parliamentary structure.
3. What is a key difference between a presidential and parliamentary system of government?
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10 points
A. In a presidential system, the executive is chosen by the legislature.
B. In a parliamentary system, the executive and legislative branches are separate.
C. In a presidential system, the executive is elected independently of the legislature.
D. In a parliamentary system, the people directly elect the prime minister.
4. Direct democracy is LESS practical than representative democracy in large nations because:
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10 points
A. Citizens cannot be trusted to vote responsibly.
B. People are not legally allowed to vote on all laws.
C. It is difficult for all citizens to directly participate in every decision.
D. The Constitution prohibits direct democracy.
5. Which document first established the principle that even the king was subject to the law?
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10 points
A. The Petition of Right
B. The Magna Carta
C. The English Bill of Rights
D. The U.S. Constitution
6. The Petition of Right primarily challenged which political idea?
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10 points
A. Taxation without consent of Parliament
B. Equality of all citizens
C. Separation of powers
D. Freedom of the press
7. John Locke’s philosophy in the Second Treatise on Government most influenced which U.S. document?
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10 points
A. Bill of Rights
B. Federalist Papers
C. Declaration of Independence
D. Articles of Confederation
8. Which Enlightenment thinker emphasized separation of powers as a safeguard against tyranny?
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10 points
A. Hobbes
B. Rousseau
C. Locke
D. Montesquieu
9. Rousseau’s idea of the “social contract” contributed to the U.S. belief in:
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10 points
A. Strong monarchies
B. Government power derived from the people
C. Rule by aristocracy
D. Absolute government control
10. The Great Compromise resolved a dispute between large and small states by:
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10 points
A. Allowing states to veto national laws.
B. Creating a bicameral legislature with representation by both population and equality.
C. Dividing power between executive and judicial branches.
D. Ending slavery in the North.
11. Which weakness of the Articles of Confederation did the Constitution specifically address?
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10 points
A. Congress having too much power
B. Lack of an executive branch to enforce laws
C. States being denied sovereignty
D. Overpowering central government
12. Which principle of the Constitution ensures that no one branch becomes too powerful?
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10 points
A. Popular sovereignty
B. Checks and balances
C. Rule of law
D. Federalism
13. Federalists supported ratification of the Constitution primarily because:
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10 points
A. It created a stronger national government.
B. It limited the power of Congress.
C. It ensured states kept all their power.
D. It allowed for a direct democracy.
14. Anti-Federalists argued against the Constitution because they feared:
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10 points
A. Too much power in the states.
B. The lack of a Bill of Rights.
C. Weakening of Congress.
D. The elimination of slavery.
15. Which branch of government interprets laws and ensures they are constitutional?
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10 points
A. Legislative
B. Judicial
C. Executive
D. Parliamentary
16. The President vetoing a bill passed by Congress is an example of:
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10 points
A. Separation of powers
B. Checks and balances
C. Judicial review
D. Popular sovereignty
17. Congress passing a law to regulate interstate commerce demonstrates which constitutional power?
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10 points
A. Judicial power
B. Enumerated power
C. Reserved power
D. Implied power
18. Education policy is an example of a power generally considered:
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10 points
A. Enumerated
B. Reserved
C. Concurrent
D. Denied
19. Which of the following is an implied power of the federal government?
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10 points
A. Declaring war
B. Establishing post offices
C. Creating a national bank
D. Issuing marriage licenses
20. Which right is protected by the Fourth Amendment?
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10 points
A. Freedom of religion
B. Right to bear arms
C. Protection against unreasonable searches and seizures
D. Right to a speedy trial
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10 points
A. In a unitary system, power is shared equally between state and national levels.
B. In a federal system, most power rests with the central government.
C. In a unitary system, power is concentrated in a central authority.
D. In a federal system, citizens have fewer rights.
2. A confederal system of government is MOST likely to be chosen by nations that:
*
10 points
Option 1
A. Wants a strong central leadership.
B. Value state sovereignty over national unity.
C. Seek to give citizens direct control of laws.
D. Desire a parliamentary structure.
3. What is a key difference between a presidential and parliamentary system of government?
*
10 points
A. In a presidential system, the executive is chosen by the legislature.
B. In a parliamentary system, the executive and legislative branches are separate.
C. In a presidential system, the executive is elected independently of the legislature.
D. In a parliamentary system, the people directly elect the prime minister.
4. Direct democracy is LESS practical than representative democracy in large nations because:
*
10 points
A. Citizens cannot be trusted to vote responsibly.
B. People are not legally allowed to vote on all laws.
C. It is difficult for all citizens to directly participate in every decision.
D. The Constitution prohibits direct democracy.
5. Which document first established the principle that even the king was subject to the law?
*
10 points
A. The Petition of Right
B. The Magna Carta
C. The English Bill of Rights
D. The U.S. Constitution
6. The Petition of Right primarily challenged which political idea?
*
10 points
A. Taxation without consent of Parliament
B. Equality of all citizens
C. Separation of powers
D. Freedom of the press
7. John Locke’s philosophy in the Second Treatise on Government most influenced which U.S. document?
*
10 points
A. Bill of Rights
B. Federalist Papers
C. Declaration of Independence
D. Articles of Confederation
8. Which Enlightenment thinker emphasized separation of powers as a safeguard against tyranny?
*
10 points
A. Hobbes
B. Rousseau
C. Locke
D. Montesquieu
9. Rousseau’s idea of the “social contract” contributed to the U.S. belief in:
*
10 points
A. Strong monarchies
B. Government power derived from the people
C. Rule by aristocracy
D. Absolute government control
10. The Great Compromise resolved a dispute between large and small states by:
*
10 points
A. Allowing states to veto national laws.
B. Creating a bicameral legislature with representation by both population and equality.
C. Dividing power between executive and judicial branches.
D. Ending slavery in the North.
11. Which weakness of the Articles of Confederation did the Constitution specifically address?
*
10 points
A. Congress having too much power
B. Lack of an executive branch to enforce laws
C. States being denied sovereignty
D. Overpowering central government
12. Which principle of the Constitution ensures that no one branch becomes too powerful?
*
10 points
A. Popular sovereignty
B. Checks and balances
C. Rule of law
D. Federalism
13. Federalists supported ratification of the Constitution primarily because:
*
10 points
A. It created a stronger national government.
B. It limited the power of Congress.
C. It ensured states kept all their power.
D. It allowed for a direct democracy.
14. Anti-Federalists argued against the Constitution because they feared:
*
10 points
A. Too much power in the states.
B. The lack of a Bill of Rights.
C. Weakening of Congress.
D. The elimination of slavery.
15. Which branch of government interprets laws and ensures they are constitutional?
*
10 points
A. Legislative
B. Judicial
C. Executive
D. Parliamentary
16. The President vetoing a bill passed by Congress is an example of:
*
10 points
A. Separation of powers
B. Checks and balances
C. Judicial review
D. Popular sovereignty
17. Congress passing a law to regulate interstate commerce demonstrates which constitutional power?
*
10 points
A. Judicial power
B. Enumerated power
C. Reserved power
D. Implied power
18. Education policy is an example of a power generally considered:
*
10 points
A. Enumerated
B. Reserved
C. Concurrent
D. Denied
19. Which of the following is an implied power of the federal government?
*
10 points
A. Declaring war
B. Establishing post offices
C. Creating a national bank
D. Issuing marriage licenses
20. Which right is protected by the Fourth Amendment?
*
10 points
A. Freedom of religion
B. Right to bear arms
C. Protection against unreasonable searches and seizures
D. Right to a speedy trial
Answers
GPT-4o mini
Here are the correct responses to the questions you provided:
1. **C. In a unitary system, power is concentrated in a central authority.**
2. **B. Value state sovereignty over national unity.**
3. **C. In a presidential system, the executive is elected independently of the legislature.**
4. **C. It is difficult for all citizens to directly participate in every decision.**
5. **B. The Magna Carta**
6. **A. Taxation without consent of Parliament**
7. **C. Declaration of Independence**
8. **D. Montesquieu**
9. **B. Government power derived from the people**
10. **B. Creating a bicameral legislature with representation by both population and equality.**
11. **B. Lack of an executive branch to enforce laws**
12. **B. Checks and balances**
13. **A. It created a stronger national government.**
14. **B. The lack of a Bill of Rights.**
15. **B. Judicial**
16. **B. Checks and balances**
17. **B. Enumerated power**
18. **B. Reserved**
19. **C. Creating a national bank**
20. **C. Protection against unreasonable searches and seizures**
Feel free to ask if you have more questions or need further assistance!
1. **C. In a unitary system, power is concentrated in a central authority.**
2. **B. Value state sovereignty over national unity.**
3. **C. In a presidential system, the executive is elected independently of the legislature.**
4. **C. It is difficult for all citizens to directly participate in every decision.**
5. **B. The Magna Carta**
6. **A. Taxation without consent of Parliament**
7. **C. Declaration of Independence**
8. **D. Montesquieu**
9. **B. Government power derived from the people**
10. **B. Creating a bicameral legislature with representation by both population and equality.**
11. **B. Lack of an executive branch to enforce laws**
12. **B. Checks and balances**
13. **A. It created a stronger national government.**
14. **B. The lack of a Bill of Rights.**
15. **B. Judicial**
16. **B. Checks and balances**
17. **B. Enumerated power**
18. **B. Reserved**
19. **C. Creating a national bank**
20. **C. Protection against unreasonable searches and seizures**
Feel free to ask if you have more questions or need further assistance!