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Liberty for all the people required the restriction of property rights.
Legislative power posed the greatest threat to individual liberty.
Individuals had virtue and were willing to subordinate their private
interests for the public good.
A large republic was necessary to solve the problem of majority tyranny.
Question 1
1.
Which of the following was a central idea of eighteenth-century
republicanism?
Liberty for all the people required the restriction of property rights.
Legislative power posed the greatest threat to individual liberty.
Individuals had virtue and were willing to subordinate their private
interests for the public good.
A large republic was necessary to solve the problem of majority tyranny.
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Question 2
A government which is self-governing and not ruled by any other state
is
Sovereign
A Republic
Democratic
A nation
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Question 3
Which of the following phenomena reflect the detrimental impact of
the corporate economy on civil society in the United States?
the time crunch on two-earner families
the rapid growth of the Internet
new labor-saving appliances
flextime for workers
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Question 4
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All of the following are examples of public goods except
Surface streets
Air traffic control
lighthouses
pension plans
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Question 5
1.
As an indicator of a decline in American civil society, the text cites
the rise of popular culture.
race riots.
a new interest in religion.
drops in group membership.
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Question 6
What does the classical liberal tradition emphasize?
The need for a strong national government
The collective good of all citizens
A moderate amount of government interference in the economy
Individual freedoms and natural rights
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Question 7
1.
The Declaration of Independence
has not been a source of inspiration for women and African Americans
because the founding fathers hypocritically meant it to apply only to
white males.
stated that government should consist of executive, legislative, and
judicial branches.
said that the primary need of government was to promote order and
stability in a society.
established equality as the basis for American political thought, and life,
liberty, and the pursuit of happiness as universal rights.
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Question 8
John Locke believed that the purpose of governments was to protect
"life, liberty, and property." This famous phrase was incorporated into the
Constitution in the _____ and ______ Amendments
1st; 3rd
2nd; 9th
1st; 14th
5th; 14th
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Question 9
1.
The Author of "Common Sense" was
Thomas Jefferson
James Madison
Brutus
Thomas Paine
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Question 10
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1.
Question 11
Which is NOT true of the U.S. Constitution?
It protects people s rights and liberties
The constitution was drafted in 1787
The framers of the constitution fully trusted the people to choose their
own representatives
It is our society s rule book
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Question 12
The best statement of the social contract between American citizens
and their government is found in the
Preamble of the Constitution
Declaration of Independence
Articles of Confederation
Federalist No. 51
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Question 13
1.
Who is the "Father of the Constitution"
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
James Madison
Alexander Hamilton
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Question 14
Who wrote the Bill of Rights?
Thomas Jefferson
John Jay
John Adams
James Madison
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Question 15
1.
Over the years, the Bill of Rights has helped
Protect the Rights of unpopular, powerless minorities
Keep the poor from experiencing upward mobility
Limit the growth of the national government and expand the powers of state
governments
Weaken the power of the courts in the federal system
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Question 16
A penumbra in the Constitution is a
an amendment that protects a specific right.
an unclear area that could imply the protection of a right.
a prohibition against government interference in people's lives.
a right not protected by the Constitution.
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Question 17
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The exclusionary rule states that...
Individuals may not be excluded from private universities on the basis of
race.
Military academies could not ban female applicants from applying.
Question 18
1.
The Supreme Court ruled that the First, Third, Fourth, Fifth, and Ninth
amendments...
Explicitly outline a right to privacy
Deny government the right to eavesdrop on electronic communications
Imply a right to privacy
Are an extension of the full faith and credit clause
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Question 19
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In Texas v. Johnson, the Supreme Court ruled that ____________.
Racists groups are allowed to peacefully assemble
Flag burning is a protected form of symbolic speech
Burning a cross is a protected form of symbolic speech.
Desecrating the American flag constitutes seditious behavior
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Question 20
1.
In Roe v. Wade (1973), the Supreme Court struck down state abortion
laws on the grounds that
only the federal government has the power to regulate reproductive
decisions.
there can be no restrictions on a woman s right to choose at any time to
have an abortion.
they violated a woman s right to privacy as implied by the First, Third,
Fourth, Fifth, and Ninth Amendments.
they violated a woman s right to Due Process as protected by the
Fourteenth Amendment.
Question 1
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Sovereign
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Sovereign
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Surface streets
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pension plans
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Question 7
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John Locke believed that the purpose of governments was to protect "life,
liberty, and property." This famous phrase was incorporated into the
Constitution in the _____ and ______ Amendments
Selected Answer:
5th; 14th
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5th; 14th
Question 9
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Thomas Paine
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Thomas Paine
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Question 11
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The best statement of the social contract between American citizens and
their government is found in the
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Declaration of Independence
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Declaration of Independence
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James Madison
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James Madison
Question 14
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James Madison
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James Madison
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Question 18
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The Supreme Court ruled that the First, Third, Fourth, Fifth, and Ninth
amendments...
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Question 19
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Question 20
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In Roe v. Wade (1973), the Supreme Court struck down state abortion laws
on the grounds that
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Answer:
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privacy.
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privacy.
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James Madison
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James Madison
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8th amendment
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8th amendment
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How can the public s fear of crime be used for political gain?
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In Roe v. Wade (1973), the Supreme Court struck down state abortion laws
on the grounds that
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Question 8
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Sovereign
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Sovereign
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Question 10
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pension plans
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pension plans
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equality of opportunity.
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equality of opportunity.
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Question 13
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Which of the following is not cited by your text as a pressing issue for the
modern American economy?
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Question 14
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Anti-Federalists
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Anti-Federalists
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Question 16
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executive authority
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executive authority
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James Madison
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James Madison
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A major theme among the 17 amendments after the Bill of Rights is an effort to:
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Question 20
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