Question 1

Which ordering places rights from most basic to highest?

Accepted Answer

A) Natural, economic, civil 
B) Natural, civil, economic 
C) Economic, civil, natural 
D) Civil, economic, natural 
A) Natural, economic, civil 
B) Natural, civil, economic 
C) Economic, civil, natural 
D) Civil, economic, natural

Question 2

Distinguish between constitutions and statutes.

Accepted Answer

Constitutions and statutes are both type

Question 3

Japan and the United States have which of the following in common when it comes to amending their respective constitutions?

Accepted Answer

A) Neither country has ever done it. 
B) Both countries do it frequently. 
C) It is difficult to do in both countries. 
D) The people of both countries must vote on constitutional amendments. 
A) Neither country has ever done it. 
B) Both countries do it frequently. 
C) It is difficult to do in both countries. 
D) The people of both countries must vote on constitutional amendments.

Question 4

Exaggerated fear of Communist subversion was known as a __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Exaggerated fear of Communist subversion was known...

Question 5

In the United States, the separation of powers gives Congress lawmaking authority, while the presidency administers the law.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

How are powers separated in the United States? How might this separation change over time?

Accepted Answer

The ideal response will:
a. Discuss how

Question 7

Trace the right of free speech as it relates to sedition in the United States.How has interpretation of the Constitution changed over time?

Accepted Answer

The ideal response will:
a. Discuss sedi

Question 8

The Constitution's militia clause is found in the __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The Constitution's militia clause is found in...

Question 9

Sedition is heavy criticism of the government or officials aimed at producing discontent or rebellion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Where do rights come from? Evaluate the arguments for whether or not they are artificial.

Accepted Answer

The ideal response will:
a. Discuss the

Question 11

A(n) __________ is a written document outlining the structure of a political system.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) __________ is a written document outlining...

Question 12

How many votes are needed to overcome the filibuster in the U.S.Senate?

Accepted Answer

A) 50 
B) 60 
C) 67 
D) 75 
A) 50 
B) 60 
C) 67 
D) 75

Question 13

Which of the following might Jeremy Bentham have agreed with?

Accepted Answer

A) Rights are natural in origin. 
B) Higher level rights should be protected. 
C) Rights are a social construction. 
D) Economic rights are natural rights. 
A) Rights are natural in origin. 
B) Higher level rights should be protected. 
C) Rights are a social construction. 
D) Economic rights are natural rights.

Question 14

Which statement best describes Britain in terms of providing codified rights to the people?

Accepted Answer

A) Britain has had codified rights dating back to the 10th century. 
B) Britain has had codified rights dating back to the 15th century. 
C) Britain has had codified rights dating back to the 1940s. 
D) Britain has had codified rights since 2000. 
A) Britain has had codified rights dating back to the 10th century. 
B) Britain has had codified rights dating back to the 15th century. 
C) Britain has had codified rights dating back to the 1940s. 
D) Britain has had codified rights since 2000.

Question 15

The fact that in the United State there are a variety of ethnic groups and some speak languages other than English deals with the issue of __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The fact that in the United State...

Question 16

The facts that the President of the United States is Commander in Chief of the Military and that the judicial branch interprets laws are indicative of __________.

Accepted Answer

A) basic Laws 
B) judicial activism 
C) judicial restraint 
D) separation of powers 
A) basic Laws 
B) judicial activism 
C) judicial restraint 
D) separation of powers

Question 17

The Bush Administration denied "unlawful enemy combatants" __________ rights prior to the 2004 Supreme Court decision dealing with the matter.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The Bush Administration denied "unlawful enemy combatants"...

Question 18

What are the dangers of changing Constitutions frequently? Give an example where this has been a problem.

Accepted Answer

The dangers of changing constitutions fr

Question 19

The Pentagon Papers case would generally be seen as __________.

Accepted Answer

A) a victory for those concerned with sedition against the government 
B) a victory for those concerned about the threat of communism 
C) a victory for those concerned with abuses by President Nixon's opponents 
D) a victory for those concerned with rights of the press 
A) a victory for those concerned with sedition against the government 
B) a victory for those concerned about the threat of communism 
C) a victory for those concerned with abuses by President Nixon's opponents 
D) a victory for those concerned with rights of the press

Question 20

Explain the debate over multiculturalism.

Accepted Answer

The debate over multiculturalism revolve

Which ordering places rights from most basic to highest?

Distinguish between constitutions and statutes.

Japan and the United States have which of the following in common when it comes to amending their respective constitutions?

Exaggerated fear of Communist subversion was known as a __________.

In the United States, the separation of powers gives Congress lawmaking authority, while the presidency administers the law.

How are powers separated in the United States? How might this separation change over time?

Trace the right of free speech as it relates to sedition in the United States.How has interpretation of the Constitution changed over time?

The Constitution's militia clause is found in the __________.

Sedition is heavy criticism of the government or officials aimed at producing discontent or rebellion.

Where do rights come from? Evaluate the arguments for whether or not they are artificial.

A(n) __________ is a written document outlining the structure of a political system.

How many votes are needed to overcome the filibuster in the U.S.Senate?

Which of the following might Jeremy Bentham have agreed with?

Which statement best describes Britain in terms of providing codified rights to the people?

The fact that in the United State there are a variety of ethnic groups and some speak languages other than English deals with the issue of __________.

The facts that the President of the United States is Commander in Chief of the Military and that the judicial branch interprets laws are indicative of __________.

The Bush Administration denied "unlawful enemy combatants" __________ rights prior to the 2004 Supreme Court decision dealing with the matter.

What are the dangers of changing Constitutions frequently? Give an example where this has been a problem.

The Pentagon Papers case would generally be seen as __________.

Explain the debate over multiculturalism.

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Exam 5: Constitutions and Rights

Which ordering places rights from most basic to highest?

Distinguish between constitutions and statutes.

Japan and the United States have which of the following in common when it comes to amending their respective constitutions?

Exaggerated fear of Communist subversion was known as a __________.

In the United States, the separation of powers gives Congress lawmaking authority, while the presidency administers the law.

How are powers separated in the United States? How might this separation change over time?

Trace the right of free speech as it relates to sedition in the United States.How has interpretation of the Constitution changed over time?

The Constitution's militia clause is found in the __________.

Sedition is heavy criticism of the government or officials aimed at producing discontent or rebellion.

Where do rights come from? Evaluate the arguments for whether or not they are artificial.

A(n) __________ is a written document outlining the structure of a political system.

How many votes are needed to overcome the filibuster in the U.S.Senate?

Which of the following might Jeremy Bentham have agreed with?

Which statement best describes Britain in terms of providing codified rights to the people?

The fact that in the United State there are a variety of ethnic groups and some speak languages other than English deals with the issue of __________.

The facts that the President of the United States is Commander in Chief of the Military and that the judicial branch interprets laws are indicative of __________.

The Bush Administration denied "unlawful enemy combatants" __________ rights prior to the 2004 Supreme Court decision dealing with the matter.

What are the dangers of changing Constitutions frequently? Give an example where this has been a problem.

The Pentagon Papers case would generally be seen as __________.

Explain the debate over multiculturalism.

Politics and Political Science

Theories

Political Ideologies

States

Regimes

Political Culture

Public Opinion

Political Communication

Interest Groups

Parties

Elections

Legislatures

Executives and Bureaucracies

Judiciaries

Political Economy

Violence and Revolution

International Relations

Filters