national government unit test 1

How is voter eligibility determined?

by states

What is the name given to the rights that are inherent in all human beings and not dependent on government?

natural rights

Which of the following most closely exemplifies equality in voting?

one person

How does federalism contribute to democracy?

it increases citizens' access to government

In a(n) __ government

local and regional governments derive authority from the national government.

Which of the following is a confederation?

the United Nations

Which of the following is a reason for the separation of powers?

to prevent tyranny by any one branch

Which clause of the U.S. Constitution did the Supreme Court interpret in McCulloch v. Maryland as allowing Congress to create a national bank?

necessary and proper

__ was a protest by Massachusetts farmers to stop foreclosures by state courts.

Shays's Rebellion

The power to regulate immigration is a(n) __ power.

federal

A disadvantage of federalism is that __.

the quality of policies can vary from state to state

What was Madison's concern regarding tyranny of the majority?

a majority of the public could infringe on the rights of a minority

According to the Tenth Amendment

to whom do the powers of government belong if they are not given to the federal government?

The meaning of the Constitution can change through __.

judicial interpretation

Which of the following is included in the Bill of Rights?

protection of defendants' rights

Which theory of American democracy holds that special interest groups have become so powerful that government is weakened and unable to operate effectively?

hyperpluralism

Which of the following is a statement from the Constitution that was directly influenced by John Locke's writings?

"Governments are instituted among men

What condition exists when interests conflict and no coalition is strong enough to form a majority and establish policy

yet each may be strong enough to thwart the will of the others?

Which branch of government is responsible for passing laws?

legislative

Which of the following is most likely to be a categorical grant?

funds for science education in a low-income area

What type of government did the United States have before adopting the Constitution?

confederation

Which of the following powers is one that the Constitution denies to the states?

entering into treaties

How did the Constitution differ from the Articles of Confederation?

Constitution created stronger national government than Articles

Which of the following is a central tenet of pluralism?

Many groups compete; no single group dominates

Why would the federal government include a crossover sanction in a categorical grant?

to encourage states to do what federal government wants

Which of the following is most likely to be said by someone who believes in an active role for government?

"If government doesn't address this problem

Which is a collective good?

access to freeways

Why are the impacts of policies analyzed?

check if policy worked and costs

According to John Locke

what was the most important purpose of government?

What is a mandate?

federal order requiring states to act

After the French and Indian War

Britain decided to recoup costs by imposing a series of __ on the colonists.

According to traditional democratic theory

__ rule means that policies should reflect the will of over half the voters.

The state legislatures after the Revolution saw a shift in power from the wealthy to those with more __ incomes.

modest incomes

According to Locke

the purpose of government is to protect __.

Cooperative federalism is sometimes referred to as a _ cake model.

marble cake

The Tenth Amendment states that powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution

nor prohibited by it to the states

Economic turmoil following the Revolution led to __

where farmers attacked courthouses to prevent foreclosures.

In the policymaking system

linkage institutions include parties

The Full _ and Credit Clause requires each state to recognize the public acts

records

The percentage of young people who rarely followed public affairs hit a record high during the __ campaign between Bush and Gore.

2000 Bush-Gore campaign

Identify and explain the key principles of democracy according to Robert Dahl.

equality in voting

Discuss the importance of effective participation in a democracy.

ensures fairness

What are the key functions of government and why are they important?

maintain order

What are the main characteristics of a confederate system of government?

states powerful

Explain the concept of policy gridlock and its causes.

rival interests block each other; caused by polarization