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