Gov Final

1. Republic means the same as a) individual rights b) direct democracy c) consent of the governed d) representative democracy

2. Limited government means that the power of a) elected officials has no limits b) voters has extensive limits c) elected officials has limits d) voters has no limits

3. Under the Rule of Law, a) the creators of the law must follow it, but those against it do not have to b) people who object to the laws can apply for exemptions from it c) everyone, including government officials, must abide by the laws d) government officials are exempt from punishment under the law

4. The idea of the social contract is that a government is only legitimate if it has a) limited rights for the governed b) restrictions on democracy c) consent of the governed d) indirect democracy

5. Philosophers like John Locke argued that all humans a) tend toward destructive behavior b) want government to restrict democracy c) seek power so government should be limited d) have the natural rights of life, liberty, and property

6. In an indirect democracy, major laws and rules are made by a) majority vote of the people b) the top executive official c) elected representatives d) state-level executives

7. Which of the following is an example of government affecting citizens' daily lives? a) Andy forgets to complete his chores. b) Sarah has an argument with her boss. c) Julie gets a speeding ticket from police. d) Robb volunteers to tutor young students.

8. Which of the following is an example of government affecting citizens' daily lives? a) Voting booths are set up at a library. b) Local doctors speak to a citizen group. c) A local group organizes a park cleanup. d) Road traffic is heaviest in the afternoon

9. Which of the following is an example of government affecting citizens' daily lives? a) Deer appear each afternoon to graze in the local park. b) Two neighbors discuss whether to buy a lawn service. c) A new on-ramp to the highway is under construction. d) A soccer coach encourages his players to run during the off season.

10. Juan is not a legal U.S. citizen, but he has permission to live and work in the United States through a) a driver's license and may run for elected positions b) his parents and may not run for elected positions c) a visa and may not run for elected positions d) birth and may run for elected positions

11. Thalina wishes to become a U.S. citizen. Which of the following is true? a) The first thing she must do is complete a test on the country's history and government. b) Once she has sworn an oath of loyalty she can then be interviewed for naturalization c) She must be a legal resident for five years before she can apply for naturalization. d) After she applies for naturalization, she can apply for a permanent residency visa.

12. The purpose of the naturalization process is to provide a means for a) law enforcement to identify non-citizens illegally living and working in the country b) non-citizens to become legal citizens with all related rights and responsibilities c) citizens by birth to establish citizenship for their children born elsewhere d) illegal aliens to receive permission to work in the country temporarily

13. Many Americans are concerned that the naturalization process is too a) slow to discourage illegal immigration b) fast to discourage illegal immigration c) slow to establish sincere loyalty d) fast to establish sincere loyalty

14. Which of the following is a true statement about immigration in the United States? a) Millions of illegal immigrants are in the country and have no desire to become legal citizens. b) Congress established stricter rules for naturalization to make legal citizenship more difficult. c) Americans worry about immigrants' rights and disagree on policies for illegal immigration. d) Illegal immigrants can obtain legal citizenship with a modified process in many states.

15. The naturalization process in the United States a) can be achieved within a few weeks because very few immigrants choose to apply to be legal citizens b) usually takes months to years because officials investigate and find that most applicants are here illegally c) can be achieved within a few weeks because it only requires that a person have a job and a driver's license d) usually takes months to years because a person must complete several steps including time as a legal resident

16. The Declaration of Independence reflects the principle of a) natural rights of life, liberty, and property, using them in part to justify the document b) natural rights of life, liberty, and property, including a bill of rights with the document c) social contract by describing the type of government all nations should have d) social contract by describing the types of individual rights all nations should have

17. "The history of the present King of Great Britain is a history of repeated injuries and usurpations, all having in direct object the establishment of an absolute Tyranny over these States."—Declaration of Independence The "injuries and usurpations" described in this quote are the colonists' a) proof that the king violated the principles of limited government, social contract, and natural rights b) descriptions of actions that follow the principles of limited government, social contract, and natural rights c) reasons they should have representation in Britain under the principles of popular sovereignty and individual rights d) arguments for why they would rather not separate from Britain under the principles of popular sovereignty and individual rights

18. The Articles of Confederation a) created three branches of government, to reflect the principle "separation of powers" b) exhibited the principle "separation of powers" by leaving most power to the states c) created a weak central government, reflecting early American leaders' fear of tyranny d) granted most of the significant powers of government to the executive branch

19. ARTICLE II "Each state retains its sovereignty, freedom, and independence, and every power, jurisdiction, and right, which is not by this Confederation expressly delegated to the United States, in Congress assembled."—Articles of Confederation Which of the following principles of American democracy does this quote best represent? a) social contract b) natural rights c) federalism d) rule of law

20. The U.S. Constitution is based on several principles of American democracy. Is the principle "separation of powers" among those evident in the document? a) No, it is absent because the president determines the power and authority of the people. b) Yes, it is reflected because the amendments list the powers given to the individual people. c) No, it is missing because government power is concentrated in one branch of government. d) Yes, it is shown because the first three articles describe the three branches of government.