Government HSA Trivia Part I

The President of the United States signed a treaty and now it must be approved by two-thirds of the Senate before it can go into effect. Which principles of government does this reflect?

• federalism
• judicial review
• checks and balances
• popular sovereignty

Which of the following is a characteristic of an unlimited form of government?

• democratic elections
• limited government
• government based on consent of the governed
• restricted civil liberties

The principle that some powers are delegated to the national government while others are reserved for the states is known as:

• popular sovereignty
• federalism
• representative democracy
• separation of powers

A congressional leader was arrested for breaking a campaign finance law. Which government principle is demonstrated by the above situation?

• majority rule
• separation of powers
• consent of the governed
• rule of law

Which of these actions would a special interest group take to gain support for a proposed law in Congress?

• meet with representatives to educate them about the bill
• present the group's position in lawsuits heard in court
• donate money to a presidential re-election campaign
• endorse political party candidates for the state legislature

A reporter stated that the people are the source of all government power and that governments can exist only with the consent of the governed. Which government principle is reflected in the above statement?

• judicial review
• popular sovereignty
• checks and balances
• separation of powers

The county commissioners approved the expanison of Chancellors Run Road that would reduce traffic congestion. The county commissioners stated that they have the authority to take private property for public use. What concept allows the government to acquire private land for public use?

• eminent domain
• individual rights
• rule of law
• separation of powers

During times of conflict, presidents have suspended habeas corpus allowing the arrest and holding of persons without charging them with a specific crime. Based on this event, which of these conclusions is accurate?

• presidents lack significant power during war
• the military had to provide constitutional protections
• congress must rule on the president's actions
• citizens lost some of their civil liberties during national emergencies

The Maryland Declaration of Rights states "that all government of right originates from the people….they….have the right to alter, reform, or abolish their form of government…." Which of these constitutional principles is described in this quote?

• the people should have equal protection under the law
• state governments and the federal government share powers
• the people in a democratic society give their consent to be governed
• each branch of the government has power over the other branches

Some members of Congress want to reform the American health system. They are stating the reform will benefit society as a whole. Which government principle is demonstrated in the above situation?

• popular sovereignty
• federalism
• common good
• individual rights