What are reserved powers?

Powers given to the federal government

Powers shared by federal and state governments

What are concurrent powers?

Powers held by both federal and state governments

Powers held only by the federal government

What was the significance of McCulloch v. Maryland (1819)?

Expanded Government power and Established a national bank

Limited Congress' commerce clause powers

Allows States to Tax the Federal Government

What is the main purpose of the Bill of Rights?

To limit the powers of the federal government

To outline the structure of the government

To provide guidelines for state governments

What is the primary function of the Supremacy Clause in the U.S. Constitution?

To establish the Constitution as the supreme law of the land

To grant states the power to override federal laws

To allow Congress to pass any law it deems necessary

To limit the powers of the executive branch

What is the purpose of the Tenth Amendment?

To reserve powers not delegated to the federal government to the states

To grant Congress the power to tax

To establish the process for amending the Constitution

To outline the rights of individuals

What is the primary function of the Commerce Clause in the U.S. Constitution?

To regulate trade between states and foreign nations

To limit the powers of the executive branch

To grant states the power to override federal laws

What is the significance of the Necessary and Proper Clause?

It allows Congress to pass laws required to carry out its enumerated powers

It limits the powers of the federal government

It grants the President the power to veto laws

It reserves powers to the states

What is the primary purpose of the Federalist Papers?

To support the ratification of the Constitution

To argue against the ratification of the Constitution

To outline the rights of individuals

What is the significance of the Great Compromise?

It created a bicameral legislature

It established a unicameral legislature

It granted women the right to vote

Republicanism is best defined as:

A political system where representatives are elected to govern on behalf of the people.

A system where a single ruler has absolute power.

A form of government where citizens can vote directly for laws.

A political ideology that promotes a direct democracy

Popular Sovereignty means

the authority of a Government is created and sustained by the consent of its people

citizens have no role in decision-making

the government has absolute power over the people

the state is governed by a monarchy without consent

An example of a social contract is

The agreement to give up certain freedoms in exchange for protection and order.

The decision to ignore laws for personal freedom.

A promise to share resources equally among all citizens.

An agreement to form a government without any rules.

Which of the following was not a claim in Federalist #10

A small republic is better than a large one.

A large republic is more effective than a small one.

Factions are beneficial for a healthy democracy.

Factions can be controlled by a large Government

The Articles of Confederation was an ineffective government because

it had a weak central government and lack of authority.

effectively managed trade between states.

provided a robust system of taxation.

had a strong military presence.

What was the biggest impact of Shays Rebellion?

It led to the realization of the need for a stronger federal government.

It resulted in the immediate abolition of state taxes.

It sparked a war between the states and the federal government.

It had no significant effect on American politics.

What was an impact that 9/11 had on the debate between freedom and security

Increased debate on the balance between security measures and civil liberties.

Complete elimination of airport security protocols.

Decreased focus on national security measures.

Increased trust in government surveillance programs.

what does the 4th amendment do?

The 4th Amendment protects against unreasonable searches and seizures.

It allows for random searches without a warrant.

It protects against cruel and unusual punishment.

It guarantees the right to bear arms.

Which of the following strengthened the federal government role with public education

Federal funding and legislation like the No Child Left Behind Act

What was the main argument and claim of Federalist 51?

the need for checks and balances and separation of powers in government to prevent tyranny.

argues for a strong central government without limitations.

emphasizes the importance of a single ruler to maintain order.

that individual rights should be sacrificed for security.

Which is NOT example of a check and balance within the 3 branches of Government

State governors refusing to implement federal laws.

Presidential veto of Congressional legislation.

Judicial review of a law, making it unconstitutional

Congressional approval of Supreme Court nominees.

What is dual federalism?

a system where federal and state governments have distinct and separate powers.

allows for overlapping powers between federal and state governments.

is a system where state governments have more power than the federal government.

refers to a unified system of government with no distinct powers for states.

What is cooperative federalism?

a system where different levels of government collaborate to address issues and implement policies.

a system where states operate independently without federal intervention.

refers to a strict separation of powers between state and federal governments.

a type of government where only local governments have authority over policies.

Laws or regulations requiring compliance by states or local governments.

Guidelines for voluntary compliance by states.

Recommendations for federal funding allocation.

Suggestions for state-level policy changes.

An example of an unfunded mandate is

The No Child Left Behind Act mandates educational standards without providing sufficient funding.

The Clean Air Act requires states to reduce pollution levels with federal funding.

The Affordable Care Act provides funding for healthcare initiatives.

The Americans with Disabilities Act mandates accessibility standards with government grants.

What is the difference between a block grant and categorical grant?

A block grant is more flexible and less restrictive than a categorical grant.

Block grants require detailed reporting on spending.

Categorical grants provide more funding than block grants.

A block grant is only available for specific projects.

What is the 10th amendment?

The 10th Amendment reserves powers to the states and the people.

The 10th Amendment abolishes state laws.

The 10th Amendment grants the federal government more power.

The 10th Amendment is about the right to bear arms.

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Which document states that 'certain unalienable rights' are natural rights and governments are instituted to secure these rights?

U.S. Constitution

Declaration of Independence

Federalist No. 10

Brutus No. 1

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which type of democracy emphasizes broad participation and an active role for individual citizens in politics and civil society?

Pluralist democracy

Elite democracy

Participatory democracy

Republicanism

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which type of democracy emphasizes group-based activism striving to impact public policy

Pluralist democracy

Elite democracy

Participatory democracy

Republicanism

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which type of democracy would interest groups be associated with?

Pluralist democracy

Elite democracy

Participatory democracy

Republicanism

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following was not a fear of the Anti-Federalist listed in Brutus No. 1 ?

Excessive Taxation

Necessary and Proper Clause

Supremacy Clause

10th Amendment

What was Congress NOT allowed to do under the Articles of Confederation?

Make treaties

Coin money

Tax

Raise an army

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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What was the purpose of the 3/5 compromise?

To abolish slavery

To count slaves as 3/5 of a person for representation

To establish a national bank

To regulate interstate commerce.

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Which document states that 'certain unalienable rights' are natural rights and governments are instituted to secure these rights?

Which type of democracy emphasizes broad participation and an active role for individual citizens in politics and civil society?

Which type of democracy emphasizes group-based activism striving to impact public policy

Which type of democracy would interest groups be associated with?

Which of the following was not a fear of the Anti-Federalist listed in Brutus No. 1 ?

What was Congress NOT allowed to do under the Articles of Confederation?

What was the purpose of the 3/5 compromise?

What was the role of the Electoral College according to the Constitutional Convention?

What is required for an amendment to be ratified after it gets 2/3 majority vote in both houses of Congress

What are reserved powers?

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