American Government Pearson Connexus Practice semester exam

1. Almighty God hath created the mind free. . . . All men shall be free to profess, and by argument to maintain, their opinion in matters of religion. . . . If any act shall be hereafter passed to repeal the present, or to narrow its operation, such act shall be an infringement of the natural right.
–Thomas Jefferson, Virginia Statute of Religious Freedom (1786)
Use the quote to answer the question.
This quotation most clearly anticipates which amendment in the Bill of Rights?

ANSWER IS A ( first )

2. Which basic steps are central to the process for changing a state’s constitution

ANSWER IS B ( proposal and ratification )

3.How did the Supreme Court decision Baker v. Carr (1962) bring about a landmark change in the way seats are apportioned in the House of Representatives?

ANSWER IS A ( The Supreme Court decision, in this case, required nearly every state in the Union to redistrict on the principle of “one person, one vote,” thus increasing the influence of urban areas and decreasing that of rural areas in the House. )

4. According to the Supreme Court decision in Lemon v. Kurtzman (1971), a three-pronged standard must be applied to decide if a state law amounts to an "establishment" of religion.
A law must have a secular, non-religious purpose.
It must neither advocate nor inhibit religion.
It must not foster an "excessive entanglement of _________________.
Use the table to answer the question.
Which of the following correctly fills in the blank?

ANSWER IS A ( government and religion )

5. When, in the course of human events, it becomes necessary for one portion of the family of man to assume among the people of the earth a position different from that which they have hitherto occupied. . . We hold these truths to be self-evident: that all men and women are created equal . . .
–Declaration of Sentiments, 1848
Use the quote to answer the question.
In what way does the Declaration of Sentiments expand the ideas in the Declaration of Independence?

ANSWER IS C ( The Declaration of Sentiments expands the idea that all men are equal to include women, who therefore deserve the same rights.)

6.Why was the Hernandez v. Texas case important in the fight against discrimination?

ANSWER IS B ( It ruled that African Americans are not the only ethnic group to be protected by the Fourteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.)

7. Use the political cartoon to answer the question.
Identify the responsibility of citizenship to which this political cartoon refers. What problem is the cartoon characterizing?

ANSWER IS A ( voter apathy )

8.What was the significance of the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965?

ANSWER IS D ( It eliminated the quota system and allowed as many as 270,000 immigrants to enter the United States each year. )

9.Which of the following are nonlegislative powers held by state legislatures? Select all that apply.

ANSWER IS A, B, D ( amending state constitutions, approving or rejecting executive appointments, conducting impeachment proceedings )

10.What kind of law relates to disputes between private persons, such as divorce or custody disputes?

ANSWER IS C ( civil law )

11.The Missouri Plan calls for the governor to appoint all the judges in a state. Each new judge serves until election time. What happens to the judge at election time?

ANSWER IS A ( The judge must win voter approval to stay. )

12.Which is an important function of the county government?

ANSWER IS D ( running elections )

13.Which tax is a regressive tax?

ANSWER IS D ( a sales tax )

14. What idea from Keynesian economics did President Franklin D. Roosevelt put into practice to help the nation recover from the Great Depression?

ANSWER IS C ( Government should increase public spending in times of high unemployment. )

15. A B C
DEMAND SUPPLY PRICES
If demand increases supply decreases prices rise
If demand decreases supply increases prices fall
Use the table to answer the question.
Look at the table. How does the role of government in a free enterprise system, such as the one in the United States, differ from the role of government in a communist system regarding these market forces?

ANSWER IS B ( In a free enterprise system, the government does not control any of these market forces. )

16.Which of the following budget items is an example of uncontrollable spending on the part of the federal government?

ANSWER IS D ( interest on public debt )

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Which political challenges did the Democratic Republic of the Congo face after gaining independence? Check all that apply.

unfair elections
secession of provinces
dictatorships
military coups
civil war and conflicts

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For what reasons were many colonies granted independence after World War II? Check all that apply.Recognition of universal human rightseconomic growth in Europepressure from United Nationsgrowth of nationalismpromises made to colonies during the warEuropean economic weaknessdecline in nationalism

What led to rivalries among countries in Europe? *

alliances
nationalism
building of armies
all of these

How have the policies of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) affected the American economy?

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Below is an excerpt from the Declaration of Independence. Which popular
Enlightenment idea is reflected in this writing?

We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are
created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with
certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life,
Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. – That to secure
these rights, Governments are instituted among Men,
deriving their just powers from the consent of the
governed, – That whenever any Form of Government
becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the
People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new
Government, laying its foundation on such principles and
organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem
most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness.

A. A government works best when political power is divided between
leaders

B. People are naturally evil and need to be controlled by strong
leaders

C. Governments should be overthrown if they violate people's natural
rights

D. The laws in a country must be obeyed by all citizens, including
political leaders

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Would using these ideas benefit the citizens or the government more? Why or why not?
Do you believe using these ideas to run the country is a good or bad idea? Why? What historical evidence can you provide to support your conclusion?

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What were apartheid laws?

A. They were laws that established trade agreements across Africa.

B. They were laws that forced European powers to grant
independence to their colonies.

C. They were laws that helped South Africa establish a new
constitution.

D. They were laws that limited the rights of black South Africans.

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What was a significant result of Italian military expansion prior to World War
11?
O A. Great Britain gave up its support for a foreign policy based on
appeasement
B. Adolph Hitler was forced to slow his program of German territorial
expansion
O C. The Soviet Union agreed not to attack Italy if war broke out in
Europe.
D. Benito Mussolini beliame the ruler of new territories in Africa and
Europe.

How would Abraham Lincoln most likely respond to this statement? The principle of popular sovereignty should always be respected. Every state has the right to choose whether to allow slavery. A. Outlawing slavery in one state will lead to slave revolts in all slaveholding states. B. Slavery is protected by the Constitution even if states want to outlaw it. C. The fighting during "Bleeding Kansas" proves that states cannot be trusted to address the issue of slavery themselves. D. The principle of popular sovereignty only applies to the federal government.

In response to Reconstruction, people who believed the white race is superior to people of other races formed ___________ groups.

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What was the Supreme Court's ruling in Worcester v. Georgia?

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How did Hernán Cortés affect the Aztec Empire?

He paid the largest tribute to the empire.
He fought the conquistadors for the empire.
He started a successful trade with the empire.
He joined with its enemies to defeat the empire.

Why did the sectional crisis transform into a national one?

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What are the long term affects of Britain imperialism on Israel/Palestine ?

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Which innovation allowed for the mass production of goods?

A. Cotton gin
B. Sewing machine
C. Industrial lubricator
D. Interchangeable parts

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Presidency,

2. Which of the following events led to the decline of South Carolina's economy following
WWI?
A) A rising demand for cotton, high employment rates and low interest rates.
B) The high demand for farming technology, equipment and techniques.
C) A drop in demand for textiles, the subsequent collapse in cotton prices, and the decimation
of cotton crops by the boll weevil.
D) The high demand for factory workers, school teachers and public servants.

Select the correct answer. Why did Martin Luther criticize the Roman Catholic Church? A. It was in favor of sola scriptura. B. It was encouraging science. C. It was using indulgences for financial benefits. D. It condemned corruption.

When did the Industrial Revolution reach the United States?

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How did FDR succeed in uniting the American People during the Great Depression? What types of things did he do to generate hope for citizens? Answer in 2-4 sentences.

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What impact did the English language
have on many immigrants?
A. English was spoken very fluently among immigrants.
B. English came naturally for children of immigrants.
C. Most immigrants did not have to learn English.
D. Many immigrants struggled to speak English.

Which of the following descriptions best characterizes the "hell ships" of WWII? unmarked ships which were used to bring American and Filipino prisoners to safety b. unmarked ships which were used to bring Japanese prisoners to safety unmarked Japanese ships carrying Japanese prisoners of war, which the US sank d. unmarked ships carrying Bataan prisoners of war, which the US sank​