Question 1

What is a key principle of republicanism?

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The government is based on the consent of the governed

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Citizens have no say in governance

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Power is concentrated in one individual

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Monarchy is the best form of government

Question 2

Which of the following is a common feature of republicanism?

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Representation through elected officials

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Government control over all personal freedoms

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Direct democracy without representatives

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Absolute rule by a king

Question 3

Which document is a key foundation of republicanism in the United States?

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The Constitution

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The Declaration of Independence

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The Bill of Rights

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The Magna Carta

Question 4

Which of the following best describes the concept of 'popular sovereignty' in republicanism?

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The authority of the government is created and maintained by the consent of the people

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Government power is inherited through family lineage

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Citizens have no influence over government decisions

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Elections are held only for show and do not affect power

Question 5

In a republican form of government, what is the significance of a system of checks and balances?

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To prevent any one branch of government from becoming too powerful

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To ensure that only the president can make laws

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To eliminate the need for elections

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To allow one branch to control all decisions

Question 6

What characterizes the relationship between rights and responsibilities in a republican government?

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Citizens enjoy rights while also having responsibilities to participate in civic life

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Only the government has rights and no responsibilities

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Responsibilities outweigh the rights of citizens

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Citizens have rights without any responsibilities

Question 7

What is the primary purpose of federalism in a government system?

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To divide power between national and state governments

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To eliminate state governments entirely

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To create separate countries within a nation

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To centralize all power in a national government

Question 8

Which of the following is a characteristic of federalism?

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Multiple levels of government sharing authority

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A single central government with no state powers

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A system where local governments have more power than the national government

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Complete independence of states from national laws

Question 9

In the context of federalism, what is the significance of the Supremacy Clause?

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It establishes that federal law takes precedence over state law

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It states that states can override federal law

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It limits the power of the federal government

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It allows states to create their own constitutions

Question 10

What is an example of concurrent powers in a federal system?

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Levying taxes

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Declaring war

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Establishing diplomatic relations

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Coining money

Question 11

Which of the following is an example of a delegated power of the federal government?

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Regulating interstate commerce

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Establishing a public school system

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Issuing driver's licenses

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Conducting elections

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT a delegated power of the federal government?

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Regulating marriage laws

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Coining money

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Declaring war

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Levying taxes

Question 13

What principle of the Constitution allows citizens to elect their representatives?

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Popular Sovereignty

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Separation of Powers

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Judicial Review

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Checks and Balances

Question 14

Which principle of the Constitution ensures that power is shared between the national and state governments?

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Federalism

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Checks and Balances

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Popular Sovereignty

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Limited Government

Question 15

Which principle of the Constitution refers to the idea that government can only operate with the consent of the governed?

Accepted Answer

Popular Sovereignty

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Checks and Balances

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Limited Government

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Judicial Review

Question 16

Which principle outlines the distribution of power where some powers are reserved for states and some for the national government?

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Federalism

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Separation of Powers

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Checks and Balances

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Judicial Review

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