Question 1

The District of Columbia v.Heller case dealt with which one of the following issues?

Accepted Answer

A) Immigration 
B) Bilingual education 
C) Taxes 
D) Gun rights 
A) Immigration 
B) Bilingual education 
C) Taxes 
D) Gun rights

Question 2

Based on your text, which provision might be in Germany's constitution?

Accepted Answer

A) Guaranteed support for private schools 
B) Limitations on government involvement in economic matters 
C) Limitations on government involvement in social matters 
D) Provisions that provide support for the unemployed 
A) Guaranteed support for private schools 
B) Limitations on government involvement in economic matters 
C) Limitations on government involvement in social matters 
D) Provisions that provide support for the unemployed

Question 3

To the Founders of the United States, life and liberty are examples of __________, which should be automatically granted.

Accepted Answer

The answer of To the Founders of the United States,...

Question 4

Japan's Constitution was drafted by the United States in __________.

Accepted Answer

A) 1940 
B) 1946 
C) 1956 
D) 1960 
A) 1940 
B) 1946 
C) 1956 
D) 1960

Question 5

If a legislature passes a law that violates the Constitution, a judge might practice __________ and strike the law down.

Accepted Answer

The answer of If a legislature passes a law that...

Question 6

The Internment of Japanese Americans during World War II demonstrates which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) The dangers of communism 
B) The dangers of the red scare 
C) That even democracies can do away with civil liberties during war time 
D) That even ordinary people can be a threat to society 
A) The dangers of communism 
B) The dangers of the red scare 
C) That even democracies can do away with civil liberties during war time 
D) That even ordinary people can be a threat to society

Question 7

The term "constructed" refers to something that is recent and artificial, often wrongly assumed to be old and hallowed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Judicial activism refers to __________.

Accepted Answer

A) liberal judges 
B) conservative judges 
C) judicial restraint by judges 
D) willingness to override legislatures 
A) liberal judges 
B) conservative judges 
C) judicial restraint by judges 
D) willingness to override legislatures

Question 9

Gitlow v.New York and Scales v.the United States have which of the following in common?

Accepted Answer

A) These cases demonstrated the limits of government in dealing with terrorism. 
B) These cases demonstrated the limits of governments in dealing with sedition. 
C) These cases demonstrated that civil liberties and rights are curtailed when the government is under threat. 
D) These cases established unrestricted freedom of speech rights for citizens. 
A) These cases demonstrated the limits of government in dealing with terrorism. 
B) These cases demonstrated the limits of governments in dealing with sedition. 
C) These cases demonstrated that civil liberties and rights are curtailed when the government is under threat. 
D) These cases established unrestricted freedom of speech rights for citizens.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

A) statute 
B) constitution 
C) state duma 
D) basic law 
A) statute 
B) constitution 
C) state duma 
D) basic law

Question 11

Evaluate the controversy over whether or not terrorists have rights in the United States.

Accepted Answer

The controversy over whether or not terr

Question 12

In reaction to Nazi and Japanese actions during World War II, the UN General Assembly did which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) Revoked Germany and Japan's charters 
B) Adopted the Universal Declaration on Human Rights 
C) Sent the UN armies into Germany and Japan 
D) Authorized a relocation program for refugees 
A) Revoked Germany and Japan's charters 
B) Adopted the Universal Declaration on Human Rights 
C) Sent the UN armies into Germany and Japan 
D) Authorized a relocation program for refugees

Question 13

What can we conclude from the phrase "ensure domestic tranquility" in the U.S.Constitution?

Accepted Answer

A) Little, because the Preamble is vague and has questionable legal force 
B) That the government must provide a peaceful society 
C) That the government must provide for the general welfare 
D) A great deal because of the clarity of the language 
A) Little, because the Preamble is vague and has questionable legal force 
B) That the government must provide a peaceful society 
C) That the government must provide for the general welfare 
D) A great deal because of the clarity of the language

Question 14

Which of the following might you infer from a constitution that is relatively long and detailed?

Accepted Answer

A) The constitution is probably relatively new. 
B) The constitution is probably relatively old. 
C) The constitution is probably relatively vague. 
D) The constitution is probably relatively restrictive on rights. 
A) The constitution is probably relatively new. 
B) The constitution is probably relatively old. 
C) The constitution is probably relatively vague. 
D) The constitution is probably relatively restrictive on rights.

Question 15

Evaluate the Constitutional claims on the issue of gun rights in the United States.

Accepted Answer

The ideal response will:
a. Discuss how

Question 16

Explain the purposes of constitutions.Why are they necessary?

Accepted Answer

The ideal response will:
a. Discuss how

Question 17

The Pentagon Papers dealt with freedom of religion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

How do American free speech rights compare to European nations?

Accepted Answer

A) In America, free speech rights are more extensive than in Europe. 
B) In America, free speech rights are less extensive than in Europe. 
C) In America, free speech rights are about the same than in Europe. 
D) In America, free speech is prohibited unless it presents a "Clear and Present Danger." 
A) In America, free speech rights are more extensive than in Europe. 
B) In America, free speech rights are less extensive than in Europe. 
C) In America, free speech rights are about the same than in Europe. 
D) In America, free speech is prohibited unless it presents a "Clear and Present Danger."

Question 19

A constituent assembly is __________.

Accepted Answer

A) a legislature convened to draft a new constitution 
B) a term for the legislative branch in most countries 
C) a judicial body 
D) a meeting of potential voters 
A) a legislature convened to draft a new constitution 
B) a term for the legislative branch in most countries 
C) a judicial body 
D) a meeting of potential voters

Question 20

The Constitution of the United States is __________.

Accepted Answer

A) relatively new 
B) relatively long 
C) relatively short 
D) absent of ambiguity 
A) relatively new 
B) relatively long 
C) relatively short 
D) absent of ambiguity

The District of Columbia v.Heller case dealt with which one of the following issues?

Based on your text, which provision might be in Germany's constitution?

To the Founders of the United States, life and liberty are examples of __________, which should be automatically granted.

Japan's Constitution was drafted by the United States in __________.

If a legislature passes a law that violates the Constitution, a judge might practice __________ and strike the law down.

The Internment of Japanese Americans during World War II demonstrates which of the following?

The term "constructed" refers to something that is recent and artificial, often wrongly assumed to be old and hallowed.

Judicial activism refers to __________.

Gitlow v.New York and Scales v.the United States have which of the following in common?

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

Evaluate the controversy over whether or not terrorists have rights in the United States.

In reaction to Nazi and Japanese actions during World War II, the UN General Assembly did which of the following?

What can we conclude from the phrase "ensure domestic tranquility" in the U.S.Constitution?

Which of the following might you infer from a constitution that is relatively long and detailed?

Evaluate the Constitutional claims on the issue of gun rights in the United States.

Explain the purposes of constitutions.Why are they necessary?

The Pentagon Papers dealt with freedom of religion.

How do American free speech rights compare to European nations?

A constituent assembly is __________.

The Constitution of the United States is __________.

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Exam 5: Constitutions and Rights

The District of Columbia v.Heller case dealt with which one of the following issues?

Based on your text, which provision might be in Germany's constitution?

To the Founders of the United States, life and liberty are examples of __________, which should be automatically granted.

Japan's Constitution was drafted by the United States in __________.

If a legislature passes a law that violates the Constitution, a judge might practice __________ and strike the law down.

The Internment of Japanese Americans during World War II demonstrates which of the following?

The term "constructed" refers to something that is recent and artificial, often wrongly assumed to be old and hallowed.

Judicial activism refers to __________.

Gitlow v.New York and Scales v.the United States have which of the following in common?

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

Evaluate the controversy over whether or not terrorists have rights in the United States.

In reaction to Nazi and Japanese actions during World War II, the UN General Assembly did which of the following?

What can we conclude from the phrase "ensure domestic tranquility" in the U.S.Constitution?

Which of the following might you infer from a constitution that is relatively long and detailed?

Evaluate the Constitutional claims on the issue of gun rights in the United States.

Explain the purposes of constitutions.Why are they necessary?

The Pentagon Papers dealt with freedom of religion.

How do American free speech rights compare to European nations?

A constituent assembly is __________.

The Constitution of the United States is __________.

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