MTTC POLITICAL SCIENCE EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS
Libertarian - Answer-Believe government should be limited to protecting life and liberty
of citizens. Government should not be involved in any citizens life unless that citizen is
encroaching on the rights of another.
Major Principles of the Constitution - Answer-1. popular sovereignty
2. federalism
3. separation of powers
4. checks and balances
5. judicial review
6. limited government
Popular Sovereignty - Answer-A belief that ultimate power resides in the people.
Federalism - Answer-A system in which power is divided between the national and state
governments
Seperation of powers - Answer-dividing the powers of government among the
executive, legislative, and judicial branches
Judicial Review - Answer-The power of the courts to declare laws unconstitutional
Checks and Balances - Answer-A system that allows each branch of government to limit
the powers of the other branches in order to prevent abuse of power
Limited Government - Answer-The idea that certain restrictions should be placed on
government to protect the natural rights of citizens.
Powers delegated to the national government - Answer-Expressed, implied, inherent.
Expressed powers - Answer-Those delegated powers of the National Government that
are spelled out, expressly, in the Constitution; also called the "enumerated powers"
Includes declare war, regulate commerce, print money, and collect taxes.
Implied powers - Answer-Powers inferred from the express powers that allow Congress
to carry out it's functions.
Inherent powers - Answer-Powers inherent to any government, not expressly defined in
the Constitution.
states' rights position - Answer-The view of American federalism that holds that the
Constitution created a system of dual sovereignty in which the national government and
the state governments are sovereign in their own spheres.
nationalist position - Answer-The view of American federalism that favors national action
when dealing with problems
Federalism's effect on public policy - Answer--Determining whether state, local, or
federal government originates policy.
-Affecting how policies are made
-Ensuring policy making functions under a set of limitations.
Federalism Balance of Power - Answer--Makes it difficult or impossible for a single
political party to seize total power.
-Ensures individuals can participate in the political system at all levels.
, -Makes it possible for individuals working within a system to be able to affect policy at
some level.
Three branches of government - Answer-Executive, Legislative, Judicial
Legislative Branch - Answer-the lawmaking branch of government, consists of the
senate and the house.
Executive Branch - Answer-The president, vice president, and their bonehead advisors
who carry out the laws.
Judicial Branch - Answer-Branch of government that decides if laws are carried out
fairly.
citizen - Answer-A person with certain rights and responsibilities in his or her country or
community
Lose citizenship - Answer-Happens when a US citizen pledges an oath to another
country, serves in the military of a hostile country, or commits treason.
Bill of Rights - Answer-The first ten amendments to the Constitution
Responsibility of a United States Citizen - Answer-Voting in elections
respecting one another's rights
staying informed about issues
respect one another's beliefs.
Duty of a United States Citizen - Answer-Pay stupid taxes
Be loyal to government (to an extent)
Support and defend the constitution
Serve in the armed forces when required by law
Obey laws made by government.
First Ammendment Rights - Answer-Freedom of Speech
Freedom of Religion
Freedom of Press
Freedom of Assembly
Freedom of Petition
Second Amendment - Answer-A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security
of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall NOT be infringed
(even by sleepy creepy Joe)
Third Amendment - Answer-The government may not house soldiers in private homes
without consent of the owner
Fourth Amendment - Answer-The right of the people to be secure in their persons,
houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be
violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or
affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or
things to be seized.
Fifth Amendment - Answer-A constitutional amendment designed to protect the rights of
persons accused of crimes, including protection against double jeopardy, self-
incrimination, and punishment without due process of law.
Sixth Amendment - Answer-A constitutional amendment designed to protect individuals
accused of crimes. It includes the right to counsel, the right to confront witnesses, and
the right to a speedy and public trial.
Seventh Amendment - Answer-Right to a trial by jury in civil cases
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS
Libertarian - Answer-Believe government should be limited to protecting life and liberty
of citizens. Government should not be involved in any citizens life unless that citizen is
encroaching on the rights of another.
Major Principles of the Constitution - Answer-1. popular sovereignty
2. federalism
3. separation of powers
4. checks and balances
5. judicial review
6. limited government
Popular Sovereignty - Answer-A belief that ultimate power resides in the people.
Federalism - Answer-A system in which power is divided between the national and state
governments
Seperation of powers - Answer-dividing the powers of government among the
executive, legislative, and judicial branches
Judicial Review - Answer-The power of the courts to declare laws unconstitutional
Checks and Balances - Answer-A system that allows each branch of government to limit
the powers of the other branches in order to prevent abuse of power
Limited Government - Answer-The idea that certain restrictions should be placed on
government to protect the natural rights of citizens.
Powers delegated to the national government - Answer-Expressed, implied, inherent.
Expressed powers - Answer-Those delegated powers of the National Government that
are spelled out, expressly, in the Constitution; also called the "enumerated powers"
Includes declare war, regulate commerce, print money, and collect taxes.
Implied powers - Answer-Powers inferred from the express powers that allow Congress
to carry out it's functions.
Inherent powers - Answer-Powers inherent to any government, not expressly defined in
the Constitution.
states' rights position - Answer-The view of American federalism that holds that the
Constitution created a system of dual sovereignty in which the national government and
the state governments are sovereign in their own spheres.
nationalist position - Answer-The view of American federalism that favors national action
when dealing with problems
Federalism's effect on public policy - Answer--Determining whether state, local, or
federal government originates policy.
-Affecting how policies are made
-Ensuring policy making functions under a set of limitations.
Federalism Balance of Power - Answer--Makes it difficult or impossible for a single
political party to seize total power.
-Ensures individuals can participate in the political system at all levels.
, -Makes it possible for individuals working within a system to be able to affect policy at
some level.
Three branches of government - Answer-Executive, Legislative, Judicial
Legislative Branch - Answer-the lawmaking branch of government, consists of the
senate and the house.
Executive Branch - Answer-The president, vice president, and their bonehead advisors
who carry out the laws.
Judicial Branch - Answer-Branch of government that decides if laws are carried out
fairly.
citizen - Answer-A person with certain rights and responsibilities in his or her country or
community
Lose citizenship - Answer-Happens when a US citizen pledges an oath to another
country, serves in the military of a hostile country, or commits treason.
Bill of Rights - Answer-The first ten amendments to the Constitution
Responsibility of a United States Citizen - Answer-Voting in elections
respecting one another's rights
staying informed about issues
respect one another's beliefs.
Duty of a United States Citizen - Answer-Pay stupid taxes
Be loyal to government (to an extent)
Support and defend the constitution
Serve in the armed forces when required by law
Obey laws made by government.
First Ammendment Rights - Answer-Freedom of Speech
Freedom of Religion
Freedom of Press
Freedom of Assembly
Freedom of Petition
Second Amendment - Answer-A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security
of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall NOT be infringed
(even by sleepy creepy Joe)
Third Amendment - Answer-The government may not house soldiers in private homes
without consent of the owner
Fourth Amendment - Answer-The right of the people to be secure in their persons,
houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be
violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or
affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or
things to be seized.
Fifth Amendment - Answer-A constitutional amendment designed to protect the rights of
persons accused of crimes, including protection against double jeopardy, self-
incrimination, and punishment without due process of law.
Sixth Amendment - Answer-A constitutional amendment designed to protect individuals
accused of crimes. It includes the right to counsel, the right to confront witnesses, and
the right to a speedy and public trial.
Seventh Amendment - Answer-Right to a trial by jury in civil cases
