American Government: Roots and Reform (14th Edition) by Karen O’Connor – Complete Test Bank and Study Guide

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AMERICAN GOVERNMENT




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Roots and Reform




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FOURTEENTH EDITION



KAREN O’CONNOR
Jonathan N. Helfat Distinguished
Professor of Political Science, American University


LARRY J. SABATO
University Professor and Robert Kent
Gooch Professor of Politics, University of Virginia




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ISBN 10: 0-13-690064-X
ISBN 13: 978-0-13-690064-1




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Chapter 1: American




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Government: Roots, Context,




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Multiple-Choice Questions




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1. The indigenous people of North America __________.




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a. had a wide variety of political systems
b. created trading networks that spanned the continent
c. were unified in their religious beliefs




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d. generally practiced an early form of direct democracy




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Answer: a
Topic: What Are the Roots of American Government?




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Learning Objective: 1.1 Trace the origins of American government.
Skill Level: Remember the Facts
Difficulty Level: Moderate

2. What was the most common initial reason for settlement in North America by the first
colonists?

a. family reunification
b. religious freedom
c. flight from diseases
d. commerce

Answer: d
Topic: What Are the Roots of American Government?
Learning Objective: 1.1 Trace the origins of American government.
Skill Level: Understand the Concepts
Difficulty Level: Moderate

3. Many colonial constitutions contained a(n) __________.

a. local government structure
b. enumerated bill of rights
c. unicameral legislature
d. strong executive branch

Answer: b
Topic: Functions of American Government
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Learning Objective: 1.2 Explain the functions of American government.
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Difficulty Level: Moderate




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4. Indirect democracy uses which of the following?




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a. plebiscites




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b. unanimity
c. representation
d. aristocrats




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Answer: c




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Topic: Functions of American Government
Learning Objective: 1.2 Explain the functions of American government.




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Difficulty Level: Moderate




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5. What are republics?




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a. representative democracies
b. direct democracies




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c. a mix of many systems
d. communist regimes

Answer: a
Topic: Functions of American Government
Learning Objective: 1.2 Explain the functions of American government.
Skill Level: Remember the Facts
Difficulty Level: Easy

6. Local governments having police forces and states having national guards are both examples of
the government fulfilling which of the following obligations?

a. establishing justice
b. securing the blessings of liberty
c. promoting the general welfare
d. ensuring domestic tranquility

Answer: d
Topic: Functions of American Government
Learning Objective: 1.2 Explain the functions of American government.
Skill Level: Apply What You Know
Difficulty Level: Moderate

7. Which of the following best explains why regionalism developed in the early days of the United
States?

a. the pursuit of economic equality
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