Question 2

Question

A)Multiple Choice. Which characteristic distinguishes the decision-making processes of American democracy from those of totalitarian governments?(1 point)
Responses

Direct democracy where citizens vote on all issues
Direct democracy where citizens vote on all issues

Power dispersed among multiple branches of government
Power dispersed among multiple branches of government

Centralized decision-making by a single leader
Centralized decision-making by a single leader

Decisions made by a small, elite group
Decisions made by a small, elite group
Question 3
A)Multiple Choice. Which of the following services are typically provided by both state and local governments in Georgia?(1 point)
Responses

National defense
National defense

Foreign affairs
Foreign affairs

Postal services
Postal services

Public education
Public education
Question 4
A)Multiple Choice. What is a primary method through which the state government interacts with local governments in Georgia?(1 point)
Responses

Through federal oversight and intervention
Through federal oversight and intervention

Through strict regulations limiting local autonomy
Through strict regulations limiting local autonomy

Through appointed local representatives at the state level
Through appointed local representatives at the state level

Through shared revenue and funding allocations
Through shared revenue and funding allocations
Question 5
A)Matching. Match the terms to the best description of each.(3 points)
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Initiative
Recall
Referendum
Question 6
A)Multiple Choice. What is one way citizens can responsibly participate in the political process?(1 point)
Responses

By engaging in informed discussions and respecting diverse viewpoints
By engaging in informed discussions and respecting diverse viewpoints

By avoiding voting to prevent election fraud
By avoiding voting to prevent election fraud

By ignoring current issues and political debates
By ignoring current issues and political debates

By spreading misinformation about candidates and policies
By spreading misinformation about candidates and policies
Question 7
A)Drag and Drop.(1 point)
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The Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act (BCRA) of 2002 amended the Response area.
Question 8
A)Multiple Choice. How do special interest groups typically influence elections?(1 point)
Responses

By regulating campaign finance laws
By regulating campaign finance laws

By overseeing the election process
By overseeing the election process

By providing funding and resources to candidates
By providing funding and resources to candidates

By directly nominating candidates
By directly nominating candidates
Question 9
A)Multiple Choice. Political parties emerged after the ratification of the Constitution. Which parties arose out of this?(1 point)
Responses

Federalists and Anti-Federalists
Federalists and Anti-Federalists

Anti-Federalists and Democrats
Anti-Federalists and Democrats

Republicans & Socialists
Republicans & Socialists

Libertarians & Federalists
Libertarians & Federalists
Question 10
A)Multiple Choice. Which amendment introduces the concept of probable cause and regulates search warrants and surveillance methods?(1 point)
Responses

4th Amendment
4th Amendment

14th Amendment
14th Amendment

6th Amendment
6th Amendment

5th Amendment
5th Amendment
Question 11
A)Multiple Choice. What is the main requirement of due process?(1 point)
Responses

Speedy trials for criminal defendants
Speedy trials for criminal defendants

Equal protection under the laws
Equal protection under the laws

Fairness in government actions and laws
Fairness in government actions and laws

Protection from unreasonable searches and seizures
Protection from unreasonable searches and seizures
Question 12
A)Multiple Select. Which TWO of the following are examples of a civil case?(2 points)
Responses

Battery
Battery

Child Custody
Child Custody

Larceny
Larceny

Divorce
Divorce
Question 13
A)Multiple Select. Which TWO of the following are examples of a criminal case?(2 points)
Responses

Property dispute
Property dispute

Battery
Battery

Larceny
Larceny

Child custody
Child custody
Question 14
A)
Multiple Choice. Article III, Section 2, Clause 2 of the US Constitution reads:

In all Cases affecting Ambassadors, other public Ministers and Consuls, and those in which a State shall be Party, the supreme Court shall have original Jurisdiction. In all the other Cases before mentioned, the supreme Court shall have appellate Jurisdiction, both as to Law and Fact, with such Exceptions, and under such Regulations as the Congress shall make.


Which of the following cases would fall under the original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court?

(1 point)
Responses

Cases involving violations of the U.S. Constitution
Cases involving violations of the U.S. Constitution

Disputes between two or more states
Disputes between two or more states

Cases involving federal laws
Cases involving federal laws

Appeals from lower federal courts
Appeals from lower federal courts
Question 15
A)Multiple Choice. Lobbyists can positively influence the legislative process by:(1 point)
Responses

Providing expertise on complex issues
Providing expertise on complex issues

Exerting undue influence on lawmakers
Exerting undue influence on lawmakers

Blocking the passage of bills
Blocking the passage of bills

Providing campaign donations to legislators
Providing campaign donations to legislators
Question 16
A)
Multiple Choice. What is the purpose of the Electoral College in the election of the President?

(1 point)
Responses

To ensure equal representation of states in the election process
To ensure equal representation of states in the election process

To serve as an advisory body to Congress
To serve as an advisory body to Congress

To provide an additional layer of protection against tyranny
To provide an additional layer of protection against tyranny

To directly elect the President by popular vote
To directly elect the President by popular vote
Question 17
A)Multiple Choice. Which branch of government has the power to impeach federal officials?(1 point)
Responses

Executive
Executive

Legislative
Legislative

Judicial
Judicial

Military
Military
Question 18
A)Matching.(2 points)
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Civil liberties are best defined as:
Civil rights refer to:
Question 19
A)Multiple Choice. Which of the following scenarios best illustrates the system of checks and balances?(1 point)
Responses

The Supreme Court appointing a new member of Congress
The Supreme Court appointing a new member of Congress

The President declaring war without approval from Congress
The President declaring war without approval from Congress

Congress impeaching a Supreme Court Justice
Congress impeaching a Supreme Court Justice

The President vetoing a bill passed by Congress
The President vetoing a bill passed by Congress
Question 20
A)Multiple Choice. Which principle of the Constitution ensures that no single branch of government becomes too powerful?(1 point)
Responses

Checks and balances
Checks and balances

Separation of powers
Separation of powers

Popular sovereignty
Popular sovereignty

Federalism
Federalism
Question 21
A)Matching. Match the type of government with the best description.(6 points)
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Autocracy
Confederal System
Unitary System
Federal System
Democracy
Oligarchy

Answer 1

Here are the answers to your questions:

Question 2

Power dispersed among multiple branches of government

Question 3

Public education

Question 4

Through shared revenue and funding allocations

Question 5

Initiative - A process that allows citizens to propose legislation.
Recall - A procedure for voters to remove an elected official from office.
Referendum - A direct vote in which an entire electorate is invited to vote on a particular proposal.

Question 6

By engaging in informed discussions and respecting diverse viewpoints

Question 7

The Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act (BCRA) of 2002 amended the Federal Election Campaign Act.

Question 8

By providing funding and resources to candidates

Question 9

Federalists and Anti-Federalists

Question 10

4th Amendment

Question 11

Fairness in government actions and laws

Question 12

Battery
Divorce

Question 13

Battery
Larceny

Question 14

Disputes between two or more states

Question 15

Providing expertise on complex issues

Question 16

To ensure equal representation of states in the election process

Question 17

Legislative

Question 18

Civil liberties are best defined as: freedoms guaranteed to individuals.
Civil rights refer to: the rights that protect individuals from discrimination.

Question 19

The President vetoing a bill passed by Congress

Question 20

Checks and balances

Question 21

Autocracy - A system of government by one person with absolute power.
Confederal System - A union of sovereign groups or states united for purposes of common action.
Unitary System - A system of political organization in which most or all of the governing power resides in a centralized government.
Federal System - A system of government in which power is divided between a central authority and constituent political units.
Democracy - A system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives.
Oligarchy - A small group of people having control of a country or organization.

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