Unit 2 Lsn Government Quiz: Principles Of US Democracy

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Unit 2 Lsn Government Quiz: Principles Of US Democracy - Quiz

This quiz will help you review Unit 2 in your LSN Government class.


Questions and Answers
  • 1. 
    Which of these constitutional principles is demonstrated when the Supreme Court declares a law unconstitutional?
    • A. 

      Checks and Balances

    • B. 

      Popular Sovereignty

    • C. 

      Due Process

    • D. 

      Federalism

  • 2. 
    "The purse and the sword must not be in the same hands"   Based on this quote, which of the following principles is expressed above?
    • A. 

      Judicial review

    • B. 

      Rule of law

    • C. 

      Separation of powers

    • D. 

      Limited government

  • 3. 
    Read the following quote:   "...in all that people can individually do for themselves, the government ought (should) not interfere."   Which of the following constitutional principles best applies to this quote?
    • A. 

      Checks and balances

    • B. 

      Due process of law

    • C. 

      Separation of powers

    • D. 

      Limited government

  • 4. 
    The process of amending the constitution is an example of federalism because it requires
    • A. 

      Approval of 2/3 of the Supreme Court

    • B. 

      Unanimous approval of both the president and Congress

    • C. 

      Unanimous approval of both state and local legislatures

    • D. 

      Approval of 2/3 of Congress and 3/4 of the states

  • 5. 
    Which of these principles of government was demonstrated when the US Supreme Court declared that schools cannot segregate (separate) schools based upon race?
    • A. 

      Limited government

    • B. 

      Popular sovereignty

    • C. 

      Rule of law

    • D. 

      Judicial review

  • 6. 
    The "elastic clause" gives Congress the power to act in areas not specifically enumerated in the Constitution. Congress is exercising its power under the "elastic clause" when it ________.
    • A. 

      Declares war on a foreign country

    • B. 

      Establishes a post office in a new community

    • C. 

      Authorizes the testing of nuclear missiles

    • D. 

      Changes the tax system

  • 7. 
    Which of these is a characteristic of the United States system of government?
    • A. 

      State governments may choose to ignore national laws

    • B. 

      The executive and legislative powers of government are combined into one branch

    • C. 

      The executive branch of government can choose to dissolve the judicial branch

    • D. 

      The powers of government are divided between the national and state governments

  • 8. 
    The main power of the LEGISLATIVE branch is to make laws.
    • A. 

      True

    • B. 

      False

  • 9. 
    The main power of the EXECUTIVE branch is to enforce laws.
    • A. 

      True

    • B. 

      False

  • 10. 
    The main power of the JUDICIAL branch is interpret laws.
    • A. 

      True

    • B. 

      False

  • 11. 
    Which of the following statements best explains the meaning of the phrase “rule of law?”
    • A. 

      Laws only apply to citizens

    • B. 

      Powers are divided into three different branches of government

    • C. 

      Powers are shared and divided between the national, and state governments

    • D. 

      No matter how much money or fame someone posseses, all people must follow laws

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