CSET Social Science (Subtest 3 Civics, Gov, Econ, CA History)
Practice Questions With Complete Latest Solution.
Whose ideas most influenced Thomas Jefferson in writing the Declaration of Independence? - ✔✔✔ -
John Locke's vision of the role of the government
What was the means through which the issue of the Freedom of Press was first brought to the attention
of American revolutionaries? - ✔✔✔ - The Trial of John Peter Zenger
How does the United States government preserve the freedom and rights of the people? - ✔✔✔ - It
guarantees personal liberties of freedom of speech, religion, and due process of law in the Bill of Rights
Which of the following is the obligation of the citizens based on the reciprocal nature of citizenship
laws? - ✔✔✔ - The obligation to vote
Which article of the US Constitution clarifies the relationship between the states and the federal
government? - ✔✔✔ - Article four
The Bill of Rights was written by... - ✔✔✔ - James Madison
What was the intellectual basis of the establishment of the three branches of the government? - ✔✔✔
- Montesquieu's the Spirit of the Laws
Which one is an example of the application of the principle of Checks and Balances? - ✔✔✔ - The
power of the Congress to impeach the president
Based on the 11th Amendment to the Constitution, the Supreme Court does not have the authority to...
- ✔✔✔ - Hear any suits brought against a state
, What important judicial process was established by the Supreme Court case Marbury vs. Madison in
1803? - ✔✔✔ - The Judicial Review
What is the functional basis for the existence of political parties in the United States? - ✔✔✔ - To
organize political ideas and influence the government's function
The United States president is elected by... - ✔✔✔ - An Electoral College chosen based on different
criteria in each state
Which of the following is not a role or responsibility of the federal government? - ✔✔✔ - To conduct
and regulate intrastate trade
Based on the Constitution, which one of the following is true regarding the relationship between states
and the federal government? - ✔✔✔ - The laws of the state take precedence over federal laws, except
the Constitution
How does the republican system avoid the need for formation of coalitions for guaranteeing an effective
government? - ✔✔✔ - By independent election of the chief executive
What is the major difference between the parliamentary and republican systems of representative
government? - ✔✔✔ - In the parliamentary system, the executive is selected by the legislative branch
Which article of the Constitution prohibits the administration of a religious test for the political
candidates? - ✔✔✔ - Article six
Which of the following amendments to the U.S. Constitution encouraged voter participation from all
social classes? - ✔✔✔ - 24th Amendment
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