U.S. Founding Documents Quiz

Rally troops, secure foreign allies, and justify the break from Britain.

A strong central government would threaten individual liberties and state sovereignty.

A large republic with numerous factions would lead to compromise and prevent any single faction from dominating.

<p>A group of citizens united by a common interest seeking to dominate the government.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To create a balanced government with enough power to act nationally without threatening fundamental rights.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Established the legislative branch of the U.S. government, the Congress, composed of the House of Representatives and the Senate.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>An energetic single executive is essential for protecting against foreign threats, efficiently administering laws, and safeguarding liberty and property.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Presidential succession and the process of replacing a president who is unable to fulfill their duties.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Federal law takes precedence over state law when they conflict, upholding the supremacy of the national government.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ruled that voting districts must be drawn in a way that ensures each vote has equal weight.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The case involved a challenge to a redistricting plan accused of using race as the primary factor in creating voting districts.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The court struck down limits on campaign contributions from corporations and unions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Sharing of power between the national and state governments.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It describes the relationship between national and state governments through spending, taxing, and grant programs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Categorical grant</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Block grant</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A federal requirement that states must comply with, often accompanied by funding to help them implement it.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A federal requirement that states must comply with but without any federal funding to help them do so.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Powers shared by both the national and state governments.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Allows Congress to create laws or take actions not explicitly mentioned in the Constitution if it's necessary to carry out its enumerated powers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A system established in the Constitution for selecting the president through electors chosen by each state.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The candidate who receives the most votes in a state wins all of that state's electoral votes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>News coverage that focuses primarily on poll results and the likelihood of winning rather than on issues and candidates' positions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Stimulating the economy by increasing government spending and/or cutting taxes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Boosting economic growth by cutting tax rates to encourage investment and production.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Difference between the results of a sample and the actual population.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Voters base their decisions on a candidate's past performance in office.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Voters choose candidates based on their promises and plans for the future.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Belief that one's political participation makes a difference.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A survey of voters as they leave polling places to gauge their voting choices.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Requires states to recognize the laws, records, and judicial proceedings of other states.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>An amendment requires a two-thirds vote in Congress and ratification by three-fourths of the states.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Active and widespread political participation is key to a healthy democracy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Competing interest groups bargain and negotiate to influence government policies.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A small, influential group of elites hold the most power and influence in government.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Socially progressive policies emphasizing equality and an active government role.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Shared beliefs, customs, traditions, and values that shape the relationship between citizens and the government.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Allows courts to scrutinize laws and government actions to determine whether they conform to the Constitution.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Restricting governmental power to protect individual rights and prevent tyranny.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The process by which individuals develop their political beliefs and values.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Democratic Party and the Republican Party.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Campaigns in which individual candidates play the primary role in organizing and promoting their campaigns.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Age, education levels, gender, and occupation.</p> Signup and view all the answers