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CSET Social Science Subtest 3 Questions &Answers 100% Verified
Which one best describes a central value of Republicanism? - ✔✔✔ - That citizens must put civic duty ahead of
their individual interest
What was the main difference in the approach of the Federalists vs Democratic Republicans to the issues of personal
freedom and political equality? - ✔✔✔ - The Federalists wanted a stronger and richer nation through more Federal
government power, while the Republicans emphasized agrarian values guaranteeing more personal freedoms.
What was the most significant source of inspiration for the American Constitution? - ✔✔✔ - English Common Laws
Which one is NOT a responsibility of a citizen of all democracies? - ✔✔✔ - The duty to serve in the military forces
What is the Constitution's stance on the issue of commerce and economy? - ✔✔✔ - It gives the right of managing
internal commerce to the states, while interstate and foreign commerce is managed by the Federal Government
What part of the Bill or Rights reinforces the authority of the states? - ✔✔✔ - The 10th Amendment, delegating
powers not given to the U.S. Constitution to the states.
What bodies make up the U.S. Judicial Branch? - ✔✔✔ - The Supreme Court and Federal Courts.
Habeas Corpus - ✔✔✔ - Protects an individual against arbitrary imprisonment by requiring that any person
arrested be brought before a court for formal charge.
How can the President balance the power of the Congress? - ✔✔✔ - He can veto Congressional Bills
, How is the Chief Justice of the United States selected? - ✔✔✔ - He/She is selected by the President and
confirmed by the Senate.
What important decision was made by the Supreme Court in the Plessy vs. Ferguson case? - ✔✔✔ - Challenging
segregation laws was illegal.
Bush v. Palm Beach County Canvassing Board - ✔✔✔ - In this case, the U.S. Supreme Court requested
clarification from the Florida Supreme Court regarding a decision it had made.
Which part of the Constitution addresses the issue of salaries of representatives? - ✔✔✔ - 27th Amendment.
What is "hard money" campaign contributions? - ✔✔✔ - Cash paid to the campaign of a political candidate
What is Soft Money? - ✔✔✔ - When cash is contributed to a political party with no limits attached to the amount
that can be received.
Who has the authority to arrest a suspect who has fled the state where he/she has committed a crime? - ✔✔✔ -
Local law enforcement of the place where the suspect resides.
Which part of the Constitution has been most controversial in determine the relationship between the federal and
state authorities? - ✔✔✔ - Commerce Clause (Article 1)
How does a parliamentary system check the functions of the executive branch? - ✔✔✔ - By creating parallel
executive branches known as Shadow Cabinets.
In the U.S., who confirms the election of the President? - ✔✔✔ - The Senate
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