Which of the following sentences best describes the role of the United Nations in world affairs?
(1 point)
Responses
It ensures that everyone follows treaties.
It ensures that everyone follows treaties.
It maintains trade relations and keeps trade negotiations open.
It maintains trade relations and keeps trade negotiations open.
It mediates conflicts and supports humanitarian projects.
It mediates conflicts and supports humanitarian projects.
It provides a common defense against large aggressive nation
states and terrorist groups.
Which of the following sentences best describes the role of the United Nations in world affairs?
(1 point)
Responses
It ensures that everyone follows treaties.
It ensures that everyone follows treaties.
It maintains trade relations and keeps trade negotiations open.
It maintains trade relations and keeps trade negotiations open.
It mediates conflicts and supports humanitarian projects.
It mediates conflicts and supports humanitarian projects.
It provides a common defense against large aggressive nations.
It provides a common defense against large aggressive nations.
Question
Which of the following governments has unlimited power?
(1 point)
Responses
unitary presidency
unitary presidency
socialist oligarchy
socialist oligarchy
parliamentary system
parliamentary system
constitutional monarchy
constitutional monarchy
The correct answer is: socialist oligarchy.
Which of the following is an example of civic, rather than private, life?
(1 point)
Responses
working
working
volunteering
volunteering
taking classes
taking classes
meeting with friends
volunteering
The legitimate powers of government extend to such acts only as are injurious to others. But it does me no injury for my neighbour to say there are twenty gods, or no god. It neither picks my pocket nor breaks my leg.
Question
Use the excerpt to answer the question.
Which of the following American values was expressed by Jefferson in this excerpt?
(1 point)
Responses
free speech
free speech
self-reliance
self-reliance
religious freedom
religious freedom
limited government
The American value expressed by Jefferson in this excerpt is: religious freedom.
What is a major difference between the British and U.S. governments?
(1 point)
Responses
The British government is bound by the rule of law.
The British government is bound by the rule of law.
The British federal government has power over the states.
The British federal government has power over the states.
The leader of Britain is chosen by the legislature.
The leader of Britain is chosen by the legislature.
The British constitution includes a list of individual rights.
The major difference between the British and U.S. governments is that the British constitution includes a list of individual rights.
Which of the following rights are guaranteed by the Bill of Rights? Select all that apply.
(1 point)
Responses
voting
voting
free speech
free speech
trial by jury
trial by jury
running for office
running for office
freedom of contract
freedom of contract
pursuit of happiness
The rights guaranteed by the Bill of Rights include:
- Free speech
- Trial by jury
9 of 99 of 9 Items
Question
What is a disadvantage of the checks and balances system?
(1 point)
Responses
It places too much power in the judicial branch.
It places too much power in the judicial branch.
It can make it difficult for any part of the government to enact changes.
It can make it difficult for any part of the government to enact changes.
It can force the president to obey a law that the president feels is unjust.
It can force the president to obey a law that the president feels is unjust.
It removes power from the House, and therefore from the majority of citizens.
The disadvantage of the checks and balances system is that it can make it difficult for any part of the government to enact changes.
The U.S. Constitution calls for how many branches of government?
(1 point)
Responses
two
two
three
three
four
four
five
five
The U.S. Constitution calls for three branches of government.
Question
The U.S. Constitution calls for how many branches of government?
(1 point)
Responses
two
two
three
three
four
four
five
five
The correct answer is: three.
Which of the following responsibilities are held by the legislative, rather than the executive, branch? Select all that apply.
(1 point)
Responses
writing and voting on new laws
writing and voting on new laws
providing social programs to citizens
providing social programs to citizens
selecting new judges for federal courts
selecting new judges for federal courts
determining the budget of government departments
determining the budget of government departments
determining the priorities of law enforcement agencies
The responsibilities held by the legislative, rather than the executive, branch include:
- Writing and voting on new laws
- Determining the budget of government departments
How does the federal court system decide which criminal cases to take?
(1 point)
Responses
They take cases that have already seen state courts.
They take cases that have already seen state courts.
A grand jury decides if each case has merit.
A grand jury decides if each case has merit.
They take cases that are being appealed.
They take cases that are being appealed.
A Supreme Court justice decides which cases should be addressed.
The federal court system decides which criminal cases to take by:
- Taking cases that are being appealed.
Which of the following responsibilities are held by the federal government? Choose all that apply.
(1 point)
Responses
protecting national parks
protecting national parks
administering healthcare
administering healthcare
providing Social Security
providing Social Security
managing intercity traffic
managing intercity traffic
creating garbage collection services
creating garbage collection services
chartering city governments into existence
The responsibilities held by the federal government include:
- Protecting national parks
- Providing Social Security
Which of the following government members work at the local level? Select all that apply.
(1 point)
Responses
mayor
mayor
governor
governor
border agent
border agent
councilperson
councilperson
congressperson
congressperson
legislative representative
The government members that work at the local level include:
- Mayor
- Councilperson
Which function is performed by both state and federal governments?
(1 point)
Responses
foreign policy
foreign policy
law enforcement
law enforcement
school maintenance
school maintenance
immigration regulation
Law enforcement is a function performed by both state and federal governments.
Which laws apply to members of a tribe when they are on a federal Native American reservation?
(1 point)
Responses
federal, tribal, and state laws
federal, tribal, and state laws
federal and tribal laws
federal and tribal laws
tribal and state laws
tribal and state laws
state and federal laws