GOVT 2306 UPDATED COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS PREMIUM
REVIEW SHEET
●● What is one flaw of most constitutions?
A. Most constitutions are not pragmatic enough, and instead focus too
heavily on the lofty ideals and traditions of democracy.
B. They are deeply influenced by the historical and cultural context of
the time in which they were written.
C. State constitutions often create institutions that are too weak to
effectively address modern demands of governing.
D. They are largely sacred symbols rather than functioning documents.
Answer: B. They are deeply influenced by the historical and cultural
context of the time in which they were written.
●● Which of the following is an accurate comparison between state
constitutions and national constitutions?
,A. State constitutions are amended more frequently than national
constitutions.
B. State constitutions are typically shorter than national constitutions.
C. National constitutions are more prone to being entirely rewritten.
D. National constitutions are more likely to be amended for relatively
unimportant matters.
Answer: A. State constitutions are amended more frequently than
national constitutions.
●● Checks and balances
Answer: a feature of a political system that gives each branch of
government some degree of oversight and control over the actions of
other branches.
●● Federalism
Answer: the division of power between the national government and
state governments.
, ●● Whereas the federal constitution divides power into executive,
judicial, and legislative branches, states often divide powers among
multiple authorities. What is one result of this?
A. State governments are typically more efficient than national
governments.
B. There are fewer avenues by which public passions or moods may
infiltrate the political process at the state level.
C. Many lower-level officials have shared or overlapping
responsibilities.
D. It is easier to determine accountability within state governments.
Answer: C. Many lower-level officials have shared or overlapping
responsibilities.
●● Which tool allows citizens to vote on a law in a popular election?
A. veto
B. referendum
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS PREMIUM
REVIEW SHEET
●● What is one flaw of most constitutions?
A. Most constitutions are not pragmatic enough, and instead focus too
heavily on the lofty ideals and traditions of democracy.
B. They are deeply influenced by the historical and cultural context of
the time in which they were written.
C. State constitutions often create institutions that are too weak to
effectively address modern demands of governing.
D. They are largely sacred symbols rather than functioning documents.
Answer: B. They are deeply influenced by the historical and cultural
context of the time in which they were written.
●● Which of the following is an accurate comparison between state
constitutions and national constitutions?
,A. State constitutions are amended more frequently than national
constitutions.
B. State constitutions are typically shorter than national constitutions.
C. National constitutions are more prone to being entirely rewritten.
D. National constitutions are more likely to be amended for relatively
unimportant matters.
Answer: A. State constitutions are amended more frequently than
national constitutions.
●● Checks and balances
Answer: a feature of a political system that gives each branch of
government some degree of oversight and control over the actions of
other branches.
●● Federalism
Answer: the division of power between the national government and
state governments.
, ●● Whereas the federal constitution divides power into executive,
judicial, and legislative branches, states often divide powers among
multiple authorities. What is one result of this?
A. State governments are typically more efficient than national
governments.
B. There are fewer avenues by which public passions or moods may
infiltrate the political process at the state level.
C. Many lower-level officials have shared or overlapping
responsibilities.
D. It is easier to determine accountability within state governments.
Answer: C. Many lower-level officials have shared or overlapping
responsibilities.
●● Which tool allows citizens to vote on a law in a popular election?
A. veto
B. referendum
