C963 - American Politics and the US
Constitution (Quizzes)
How do the branches of government operate under the concept of checks and balances?
Each branch of government functions independently and does not require the cooperation of
the other branches.
The branches of government must cooperate to function, but each branch has no authority
over the other branches.
Each branch of government functions independently but must cooperate with the other
branches on issues of national concern.
The branches of government must cooperate to function, and each branch can restrict the
others branches' powers. - ANS-The branches of government must cooperate to function,
and each branch can restrict the others branches' powers.
How does apportionment influence the makeup of Congress?
It determines the allocation of seats in the Senate based on the equal proportions method.
It determines the allocation of seats in the Senate based on the popular vote.
It determines the allocation of seats in the House of Representatives based on the popular
vote.
It determines the allocation of seats in the House of Representatives based on the equal
proportions method. - ANS-It determines the allocation of seats in the House of
Representatives based on the equal proportions method.
How does the Bill of Rights reflect the influence of Enlightenment ideas on the Constitution?
Ensured that civil rights would not be violated.
Explicitly listed individual freedoms.
Eliminated the need for amendments.
Expanded the authority of the government. - ANS-Explicitly listed individual freedoms.
In which case did the Supreme Court rule that Congress could regulate firearms that are not
regularly used by the military because of an interpretation of the Second Amendment clause
regarding a "well-regulated militia"?
District of Columbia v. Heller
, United States v. Cruikshank
United States v. Miller
McDonald v. Chicago - ANS-United States v. Miller
In which case did the Supreme Court rule that evidence obtained without a warrant and that
does not fall under any exclusionary rule is inadmissible in court?
Miranda v. Arizona
Mapp v. Ohio
Lawrence v. Texas
Gideon v. Wainwright - ANS-Mapp v. Ohio
In which types of cases would the Supreme Court use the rational basis test?
Cases involving discrimination that do not involve protected classes
Cases concerning discrimination against African Americans
Cases related to workplace gender discrimination
Cases connected to discrimination against religious minorities - ANS-Cases involving
discrimination that do not involve protected classes
What are lobbyists attempting to influence when they submit amicus briefs?
Congressional legislation
Supreme Court decisions
Executive appointments - ANS-Supreme Court decisions
What describes Clause 3 of Article IV, Section 2 in the Constitution?
Slave owners could import as many slaves as they wished.
Slave owners could not sell slaves to owners in different states.
Slave owners could reclaim their slaves in states where they had fled.
Slave owners could not represent the interests of the slave population. - ANS-Slave owners
could reclaim their slaves in states where they had fled.
What describes the civil liberties derived from the Bill of Rights?
They are things the government is not allowed to do.
They are things private corporations are not allowed to do.
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