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GOV_TCI_Final

Quiz by Daniel Vasquez

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  • Q1
    In independent country in which people share a common culture is called
    a polity.
    an ethnic group.
    a nation-state.a polity.
    an aristocracy.
    60s
  • Q2
    Which of these is the best example of a public good?
    a movie theater
    a gas station
    a clothing store
    a town library
    60s
  • Q3
    Which of these is an essential feature of political activity?
    It is idealistic
    It is individualistic
    It is difficult.
    It is purposeful.
    60s
  • Q4
    When people call someone Machiavellian, they usually mean that person is
    cunning and amoral.
    popular and famous.
    wealthy and powerful.
    quiet and thoughtful.
    60s
  • Q5
    Which of these individuals is most likely to exercise power without authority?
    a business owner
    a traffic officer
    a school principal
    an armed robber
    60s
  • Q6
    On December 1, 1955, Rosa Parks went to jail rather than give up her bus seat to a white passenger. Her action was an example of which of the following?
    collective action
    civil disobedience
    horse trading
    power struggle
    60s
  • Q7
    Which of the following are considered the basic building blocks of government?
    revenue collection and coercion
    a stable population and fixed territory
    political conflict and compromise
    a legitimate ruler and happy subjects
    60s
  • Q8
    A ruler’s legitimacy depends mainly on which of these factors?
    people's fear of the ruler's power people's acceptance of the ruler's authority
    the ruler's personal wealth
    people's acceptance of ruler's authority
    the ruler's political ambition
    60s
  • Q9
    Which of these is most likely to involve horse trading?
    a local election
    a business deal
    a labor strike
    a protest march
    60s
  • Q10
    Which of the following best defines the principle of popular sovereignty?
    The ultimate source of governmental authority is the people.
    Government is based on laws that apply to all the people.
    The powers of a government are limited by the people.
    Elected leaders work through government to serve the people.
    60s
  • Q11
    The idea of representative government first developed in ancient
    Israel.
    Egypt.
    Rome.
    Greece.
    60s
  • Q12
    Who is known as the Father of the Constitution and as the principal author of the Bill of Rights?
    George Washington
    Benjamin Franklin
    Thomas Jefferson
    James Madison
    60s
  • Q13
    Which of these historic documents first established the principle of the rule of law?
    Second Treatise on Government
    Magna Carta
    Mayflower Compact
    English Bill of Rights
    60s
  • Q14
    Which complaint was the greatest barrier to ratifying the Constitution?
    It allowed too many people to vote.
    It created a weak central government.
    It had to be approved by all 13 states.
    It did not include a bill of rights.
    60s
  • Q15
    Which of these issues at the Constitutional Convention was resolved by what is known as the Great Compromise?
    the power of Congress to regulate foreign trade
    the eventual abolition of slavery in the South
    the method for choosing the president of the United States
    the representation of the states in Congress
    60s

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