Name: Review Quiz 1 1. Which heading best completes the partial outline below? I. A. Magna Carta B. House of Burgesses C. Town meetings D. John Locke (1) Ideas of Social Darwinism (2) Basis of British Mercantilism (3) Contributions to American Literature (4) Influences on United States Constitutional Government 2. The most essential feature of democratic government is (1) a bicameral legislature (2) a free and open election process (3) a written constitution (4) separate branches of government 3. Which factor has made the strongest contribution to the development of religious freedom in the United States? (1) Most citizens have shared the same religious beliefs. (2) Religious groups have remained politically unified. (3) School prayer has been ruled constitutional by the Supreme Court. (4) Guarantees in the Constitution have encouraged religious expression and toleration. 4. A major argument for American independence found in the Declaration of Independence was that the British (1) stopped participating in the slave trade (2) refused to sell products to Americans (3) deprived Americans of their natural rights (4) censored American representatives in Parliament 5. "We have an old mother that peevish is grown that snubs us like children that scarce walk alone. She forgets we're grown up and have sense of our own." This poem presents a justification for American participation in the (1) Revolutionary War (2) Civil War (3) Spanish-American War (4) Vietnam War 6. Critics of the Articles of Confederation argued that it (1) imposed unfair taxes on the states (2) used a draft to raise a national army (3) provided a strong system of federal courts (4) placed too much power in the hands of the states 7. "... it is the opinion of this committee that a national government ought to be established consisting of a Supreme Legislature, Judiciary, and Executive...." Resolution submitted by Edmund Randolph, delegate to the Constitutional Convention, 1787 In adopting this resolution, the framers of the Constitution showed their belief in the idea of (1) judicial review (2) an elastic clause (3) States rights (4) separation of powers
8. Building support for the ratification of the United States Constitution was the purpose of the (1) Farewell Address of George Washington (2) Albany Plan of Union (3) Mayflower Compact (4) Federalist Paper 9. The constitutional basis for the separation of church and state is the (1) establishment clause of the 1st Amendment (2) double jeopardy provision of the 5th Amendment (3) reserved powers of the 10th Amendment (4) equal protection clause of the 14th Amendment 10. Which action best illustrates the system of checks and balances in the United States Government? (1) Congress overrides a veto by the President. (2) The House and Senate pass different versions of a bill. (3) The Supreme Court reverses an earlier decision. (4) The President fires a member of the Cabinet. 11. The Bill of Rights of the United States Constitution includes a guarantee of the right to (1) assemble peacefully (2) have a job (3) strike against an employer (4) vote in elections 12. Base your answer to the following question on these statements and on your knowledge of social studies. Statement A: Each person must be able to voice his or her concerns on all issues that involve this new nation and bear the responsibility for the decisions made. Statement B: The power of this new nation must rest in a strong, stable group that makes important decisions with the approval, but not the participation, of all. Statement C: There must be several governments within one nation to ensure adequate voice and responsibility to all. Statement D: Individuals must not allow their freedoms to be swallowed by an all-powerful government. Which statement best represents the ideas of federalism? (1) A (2) B (3) C (4) D 13. The power of judicial review allows the Supreme Court to (1) repeal amendments to the Constitution (2) determine the constitutionality of a law (3) break tie votes in the electoral college (4) impeach the president and other high-level officials 14. The elastic clause, the amending process, and judicial review are all methods by which (1) Congress may check the power of the executive branch (2) the wording of the original Constitution may be altered (3) state governments may limit the power of the Federal Government (4) the Constitution may be adapted to meet changing conditions
15. Thomas Jefferson opposed Alexander Hamilton's plan to create a national bank primarily because the plan would (1) weaken the nation's currency (2) increase the national debt (3) promote the interests of farmers (4) depend on a loose interpretation of the Constitution 16. Base your answer to the question on the quotation below and on your knowledge of social studies... It is our true policy to steer clear of permanent alliances with any portion of the foreign world; so far, I mean, as we are now at liberty to do it; for let me not be understood as capable of patronizing infidelity to existing engagements. I hold the maxim [principle] no less applicable to public than to private affairs, that honesty is always the best policy. I repeat it, therefore, let those engagements be observed in their genuine sense. But, in my opinion, it is unnecessary and would be unwise to extend them... President George Washington, Farewell Address, 1796 President Washington was offering this advice because he believed (1) the destiny of the United States was to rule other countries (2) the United States should seek alliances with other nations (3) alliances could draw the United States into wars (4) the United States should break its agreements with France 17. How did President George Washington react to the conflict between France and England in 1793? (1) He used the opportunity to begin the war for American independence. (2) He declared the neutrality of the United States. (3) He aided the French because they had supported the American Revolution. (4) He negotiated a peace settlement between the warring nations. 18. The creation of the presidential cabinet and political parties are examples of (1) the unwritten constitution (2) separation of powers (3) the elastic clause (4) judicial review 19. In 1788 and 1789, a major controversy between the Federalists and the Antifederalists focused on (1) expansion of slavery into the territories (2) the wisdom of creating a two-house legislature (3) division of power among different levels of government (4) the issue of allowing women the right to vote 20. The significance of the Supreme Court case of Marbury v. Madison is that (1) a Federal law was declared unconstitutional (2) the principle of States rights was greatly strengthened (3) the separate but equal principle was established (4) the constitutionality of the National Bank was upheld 21. Which view of the power of the Federal Government is most consistent with the philosophy of Alexander Hamilton and his supporters? (1) The government which governs least governs best. (2) The government may exercise only those powers specifically given to it by the governed. (3) The government should give up most of its authority to the states. (4) The government may exercise all powers necessary and proper to meet its responsibilities.
22. Which doctrine emerged from the United States Supreme Court decision in Schenck v. United States (1919)? (1) Labor unions are illegal. (2) The right to privacy is absolute. (3) Free speech can be limited if it poses a clear and present danger to society. (4) Assistance of legal counsel must be provided to accused persons. 23. The requirement that all persons placed under arrest must be informed of their legal rights resulted from a (1) custom adopted from English common law (2) law enacted by Congress (3) decision of the United States Supreme Court (4) specific statement in the original Constitution of the United States 24. Which constitutional principle was tested in the cases of Plessy v. Ferguson and Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka? (1) separation of powers (2) popular sovereignty (3) equal protection of the law (4) separation of church and state 25. Base your answer to question on the graph below and on your knowledge of social studies. What accounts for the changes that took place in the distribution of seats in the House of Representatives between 1900 and 2000? (1) The population in certain regions grew more quickly than in other regions. (2) Supreme Court decisions expanded the power of Congress. (3) The Democratic Party majority increased in strength during the 20th century. (4) Constitutional amendments gave large states more representation in the Senate than small states. 26. Which category most accurately completes the heading for the partial outline below? I. Supreme Court Cases that Deal With 1 Engel v. Vitale (1962) 2 Tinker v. Des Moines School District (1969) 3 New Jersey v. T.L.O. (1985) 4 Vernonia School District v. Acton (1995) (1) Right to Counsel (2) Student Rights (3) School Integration (4) Federal Funding of Education
27. Base your answer on the cartoon below and on your knowledge of social studies. What is the main idea of the cartoon? (1) The electoral college has more value now than it did in the past. (2) Only the Congress should have the power to elect a President. (3) The electoral college decreases the value of a citizen's vote. (4) Free elections in the United States have almost disappeared. 28. "... I desire you would Remember the Ladies, and be more generous and favorable to them than your ancestors. Do not put such unlimited power into the hands of the Husbands... If particular care and attention is not paid to the Ladies, we... will not hold ourselves bound by any Laws in which we have no voice, or Representation." Abigail Adams, 1776 This statement was an early expression of women's support for (1) abolition (2) affirmative action (3) suffrage rights (4) divorce rights 29. President Thomas Jefferson used the implied powers of the Constitution when he (1) expressed support for States rights (2) purchased the Louisiana Territory (3) started the Republican Party (4) founded the University of Virginia
30. Base your answer to the following question on the map below and on your knowledge of social studies. The map illustrates the impact on the United States of the (1) Great Compromise (2) Missouri Compromise (3) Dred Scott decision (4) Emancipation Proclamation 31. The Seneca Falls Convention of 1848 was mainly concerned with (1) ending slavery in all the states (2) reducing consumption of alcoholic beverages (3) improving treatment of the mentally ill (4) expanding women s rights 32. What was the result of many of the Supreme Court decisions made under Chief Justice John Marshall between 1801 and 1835? (1) The system of slavery was weakened. (2) The federal government was strengthened. (3) The rights of workers were supported. (4) Antitrust laws were upheld. 33. Before the Civil War, the principle of popular sovereignty was proposed as a means of doing what? (1) allowing states to secede from the Union (2) permitting voters to nullify federal laws (3) deciding the legalization of slavery in a new state (4) overturning unpopular decisions of the Supreme Court 34. During the period from 1800 to 1865, the issues of States rights, the tariff, and slavery led most directly to the growth of (1) imperialism (2) sectionalism (3) national unity (4) industrialization
35. What was a major result of the Civil War? (1) Most freed blacks became landowning farmers. (2) Southern investment capital was used to bring about early industrialization of the region. (3) States rights were reinforced by constitutional amendments. (4) The power of the Federal Government was expanded. 36. Which statement about the results of the Civil War is most accurate? (1) Federal supremacy was strengthened. (2) Constitutional government was proven ineffective. (3) Universal suffrage was generally accepted. (4) Sectional disputes ceased to exist. 37. A major reason for Commodore Matthew Perry's 1854 visit to Japan was to (1) prevent Japanese domination of the Pacific region (2) open United States trade relations with Japan (3) encourage immigration from Japan (4) establish a naval base in Japan
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