CSET SOCIAL SCIENCE SUBTEST 3 EXAM ACTUAL EXAM
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS,,,Alpha !@#$%@#$
Which one best describes a central value of Republicanism? - (ANSWERS)That citizens must
put civic duty ahead of their individual interest
What was the main difference in the approach of the Federalists vs Democratic Republicans to
the issues of personal freedom and political equality? - (ANSWERS)The Federalists wanted a
stronger and richer nation through more Federal government power, while the Republicans
emphasized agrarian values guaranteeing more personal freedoms.
What was the most significant source of inspiration for the American Constitution? -
(ANSWERS)English Common Laws
Which one is NOT a responsibility of a citizen of all democracies? - (ANSWERS)The duty to serve
in the military forces
What is the Constitution's stance on the issue of commerce and economy? - (ANSWERS)It gives
the right of managing internal commerce to the states, while interstate and foreign commerce
is managed by the Federal Government
What part of the Bill or Rights reinforces the authority of the states? - (ANSWERS)The 10th
Amendment, delegating powers not given to the U.S. Constitution to the states.
What bodies make up the U.S. Judicial Branch? - (ANSWERS)The Supreme Court and Federal
Courts.
Habeas Corpus - (ANSWERS)Protects an individual against arbitrary imprisonment by requiring
that any person arrested be brought before a court for formal charge.
How can the President balance the power of the Congress? - (ANSWERS)He can veto
Congressional Bills
How is the Chief Justice of the United States selected? - (ANSWERS)He/She is selected by the
President and confirmed by the Senate.
What important decision was made by the Supreme Court in the Plessy vs. Ferguson case? -
(ANSWERS)Challenging segregation laws was illegal.
Bush v. Palm Beach County Canvassing Board - (ANSWERS)In this case, the U.S. Supreme
Court requested clarification from the Florida Supreme Court regarding a decision it had made.
Which part of the Constitution addresses the issue of salaries of representatives? -
(ANSWERS)27th Amendment.
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS,,,Alpha !@#$%@#$
Which one best describes a central value of Republicanism? - (ANSWERS)That citizens must
put civic duty ahead of their individual interest
What was the main difference in the approach of the Federalists vs Democratic Republicans to
the issues of personal freedom and political equality? - (ANSWERS)The Federalists wanted a
stronger and richer nation through more Federal government power, while the Republicans
emphasized agrarian values guaranteeing more personal freedoms.
What was the most significant source of inspiration for the American Constitution? -
(ANSWERS)English Common Laws
Which one is NOT a responsibility of a citizen of all democracies? - (ANSWERS)The duty to serve
in the military forces
What is the Constitution's stance on the issue of commerce and economy? - (ANSWERS)It gives
the right of managing internal commerce to the states, while interstate and foreign commerce
is managed by the Federal Government
What part of the Bill or Rights reinforces the authority of the states? - (ANSWERS)The 10th
Amendment, delegating powers not given to the U.S. Constitution to the states.
What bodies make up the U.S. Judicial Branch? - (ANSWERS)The Supreme Court and Federal
Courts.
Habeas Corpus - (ANSWERS)Protects an individual against arbitrary imprisonment by requiring
that any person arrested be brought before a court for formal charge.
How can the President balance the power of the Congress? - (ANSWERS)He can veto
Congressional Bills
How is the Chief Justice of the United States selected? - (ANSWERS)He/She is selected by the
President and confirmed by the Senate.
What important decision was made by the Supreme Court in the Plessy vs. Ferguson case? -
(ANSWERS)Challenging segregation laws was illegal.
Bush v. Palm Beach County Canvassing Board - (ANSWERS)In this case, the U.S. Supreme
Court requested clarification from the Florida Supreme Court regarding a decision it had made.
Which part of the Constitution addresses the issue of salaries of representatives? -
(ANSWERS)27th Amendment.
