Question

multiple - choice questions (arranged by practice)
practice 1: concept application

1. which of the following constitutional principles best describes the division of government into three branches with each branch having distinct duties?

(a) checks and balances
(b) separation of powers
(c) federalism
(d) free rider problem

1. which of the following is an accurate comparison of liberal and conservative ideologies?

liberal
(a) favors market regulation
(b) supports humanitarian aid abroad
(c) generally associated with republicans
(d) supports traditional social practices
conservative
supports lower taxes
opposes military intervention overseas
generally associated with democrats
supports a limited government

1. which of the following quotes best describes a concern of the founders about the role that factions would play in new government?

(a) “if men were angels, no government would be necessary. if angels were to govern men, neither external nor internal controls on government would be necessary.” —james madison
(b) “no arts; no letters; no society; and which is worst of all, continual fear, and danger of violent death: and the life of man, solitary, poor, nasty, brutish, and short.” —thomas hobbes
(c) “a variety of interests divided mankind into parties, inflamed them with mutual animosity, and rendered them much more disposed to vex and oppress each other than to co - operate for their common good.” —james madison
(d) “just because you do not take an interest in politics does not mean that politics will not take an interest in you.” —pericles
practice 2: scotus application

1. in the case of marbury v. madison (1803), the supreme court established the principle of judicial review, which gave the court the power to interpret laws written by congress to determine whether they are constitutional. this is an example of which of the following constitutional principles?

(a) checks and balances
(b) separation of powers
(c) federalism
(d) popular sovereignty

Explanation:

1. The division of government into three branches with distinct duties and checks - and - balances is based on the principle of separation of powers. Federalism deals with the relationship between different levels of government, and free - rider problem is an economic concept.
2. Liberals generally favor market regulation, while conservatives support lower taxes and a limited government. Liberals are often associated with more support for humanitarian aid abroad and are not typically associated with traditional social practices as conservatives are.
3. James Madison's quote about factions shows the Founders' concern about the role of factions in the new government. Hobbes' quote is about the state of nature, and Pericles' quote is about the importance of politics.
4. The power of judicial review in Marbury v. Madison is an example of checks and balances, as it allows the judicial branch to check the legislative branch by determining the constitutionality of laws.

Answer:

1. B. separation of powers
2. A. favors market regulation
3. C. "[A variety of interests] divided mankind into parties, inflamed them with mutual animosity, and rendered them much more disposed to vex and oppress each other than to co - operate for their common good." —James Madison
4. A. checks and balances