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190 Multiple choice questions
Term 1 of 190
What form of government is free from abuses of power?
Dictatorships are the only form of government that can operate without abuses of
power.
All forms of government are liable to abuses of power.
Monarchies are immune to any form of power abuse.
Only democratic governments can abuse power without consequences.
Term 2 of 190
According to Figure 1, approximately when was federal grant spending as a function of GDP at
its highest?
2009
2005
2003
2010
Term 3 of 190
Which of the following does the text consider an advantage of the amendment process?
Ambiguous terms lead to a rigid application of the law.
Clear definitions eliminate any chance of misinterpretation.
Vague language allows for flexibility and diversity in interpretation.
Strict language ensures that the constitution cannot be interpreted differently.
,Term 4 of 190
What was the consensus among the U.S. Constitution writers about the form of government
they sought?
It had be democratic, but they didn't agree on how democratic.
They unanimously agreed on a monarchy as the best form of government.
They sought a government that would be entirely controlled by the elite.
They wanted a government that would eliminate all forms of democracy.
Term 5 of 190
How does addressing a high national unemployment rate BEST relate to the concept of
federalism?
Devolution
Only the national government has the authority to address unemployment issues.
In a federal system, both states and the national government have economic powers that
can affect the unemployment rate.
States have no influence over economic conditions like unemployment.
Term 6 of 190
What happened to the document created during the constitutional convention of 1974?
It failed to receive enough legislative votes to go to the electorate for ratification
It was rewritten and approved by the supreme court
It was immediately ratified by all states without opposition
It was ignored and never discussed by the legislature
,Term 7 of 190
For the 2011 special election in Texas, voters were asked to approve or reject ten amendments
to the Texas Constitution. Approximately what percentage of registered voters turned out for
that year's election?
5 Percent
10 Percent
20 Percent
40 Percent
Term 8 of 190
Under the Articles of Confederation, states generally felt which of the following with regard to
the federal government?
States were completely subservient to the federal government.
States enjoyed their sovereignty from the federal government
States were required to follow federal laws without exception.
States had no rights or powers independent of the federal government.
Term 9 of 190
How can the most recent version of federalism be characterized?
All power has been centralized in the federal government.
States have lost all authority and autonomy.
Power has been redistributed equally among all local governments.
Some power has shifted back to the states
, Term 10 of 190
The issue that acted as a catalyst in the shift toward cooperative federalism was PRIMARILY of
what nature?
dynamics of domestic abuse
economic and financial
expansion of executive power
foreign affairs
Term 11 of 190
Article II does which of the following?
It describes the rights of the states in relation to the federal government.
It establishes the judicial review process for laws.
It outlines the legislative powers of congress.
It vests executive power in the president.
Term 12 of 190
The Democratic Party's regaining control of the Texas government precipitated which of the
following?
the Constitutional Convention of 1870
the Constitutional Convention of 1876
the Constitutional Convention of 1875
the Constitutional Convention of 1775
190 Multiple choice questions
Term 1 of 190
What form of government is free from abuses of power?
Dictatorships are the only form of government that can operate without abuses of
power.
All forms of government are liable to abuses of power.
Monarchies are immune to any form of power abuse.
Only democratic governments can abuse power without consequences.
Term 2 of 190
According to Figure 1, approximately when was federal grant spending as a function of GDP at
its highest?
2009
2005
2003
2010
Term 3 of 190
Which of the following does the text consider an advantage of the amendment process?
Ambiguous terms lead to a rigid application of the law.
Clear definitions eliminate any chance of misinterpretation.
Vague language allows for flexibility and diversity in interpretation.
Strict language ensures that the constitution cannot be interpreted differently.
,Term 4 of 190
What was the consensus among the U.S. Constitution writers about the form of government
they sought?
It had be democratic, but they didn't agree on how democratic.
They unanimously agreed on a monarchy as the best form of government.
They sought a government that would be entirely controlled by the elite.
They wanted a government that would eliminate all forms of democracy.
Term 5 of 190
How does addressing a high national unemployment rate BEST relate to the concept of
federalism?
Devolution
Only the national government has the authority to address unemployment issues.
In a federal system, both states and the national government have economic powers that
can affect the unemployment rate.
States have no influence over economic conditions like unemployment.
Term 6 of 190
What happened to the document created during the constitutional convention of 1974?
It failed to receive enough legislative votes to go to the electorate for ratification
It was rewritten and approved by the supreme court
It was immediately ratified by all states without opposition
It was ignored and never discussed by the legislature
,Term 7 of 190
For the 2011 special election in Texas, voters were asked to approve or reject ten amendments
to the Texas Constitution. Approximately what percentage of registered voters turned out for
that year's election?
5 Percent
10 Percent
20 Percent
40 Percent
Term 8 of 190
Under the Articles of Confederation, states generally felt which of the following with regard to
the federal government?
States were completely subservient to the federal government.
States enjoyed their sovereignty from the federal government
States were required to follow federal laws without exception.
States had no rights or powers independent of the federal government.
Term 9 of 190
How can the most recent version of federalism be characterized?
All power has been centralized in the federal government.
States have lost all authority and autonomy.
Power has been redistributed equally among all local governments.
Some power has shifted back to the states
, Term 10 of 190
The issue that acted as a catalyst in the shift toward cooperative federalism was PRIMARILY of
what nature?
dynamics of domestic abuse
economic and financial
expansion of executive power
foreign affairs
Term 11 of 190
Article II does which of the following?
It describes the rights of the states in relation to the federal government.
It establishes the judicial review process for laws.
It outlines the legislative powers of congress.
It vests executive power in the president.
Term 12 of 190
The Democratic Party's regaining control of the Texas government precipitated which of the
following?
the Constitutional Convention of 1870
the Constitutional Convention of 1876
the Constitutional Convention of 1875
the Constitutional Convention of 1775
