American Political System - Historical Foundations Self-Assessment
Revised Level 3
Unit 1
Self-Assessment
We The People, The Citizen and The Constitution, 2016
What Are the Historical Philosophical and Historical Foundations of
the American Political System
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matched with the levels of D.O.K.
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Instructions
1. Which example
best
demonstrates a constitutional
government?
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2. Which statement
best
describes limited government?
A. A constitutional government governed by the rule of law
B. A government with a written constitution
C. A monarchy that allows for rule of law
D. A government that suggests the Supreme Court to
use rule of law
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3.
“
A form of government that derives it power directly or indirectly from the
people, is administered by officials holding power for a limited time, and
incorporates representative institutions.
”
-James Madison
Which statement
best
describes the above quote?
A. A constitutional government governed by the rule of law
B. A government with a written constitution
C. A monarchy that allows for rule of law
D.
A government that suggests the Supreme Court to
use rule of law
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4.
Which statement
best
describes a function of a written
constitution?
A. To insure a limited government
B. To outline the role of the president, congress, and
Supreme Court
C. To require the consent of the people on all legislation
D. Provide guidelines for all elected officials
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5.
“
…An individual citizen dedicated to the common welfare of
their community, even at personal cost.
“
What term
best
describes the information in the above statement?
A. Republic
B. Natural Rights
C. Civic virtue
D. Classical virtue
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6.
Identify, which is
not
a characteristic of classical republicanism.
A. Small uniform communities
B. Citizenship
C. Civic virtue
D. Natural rights
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7.
Which trait is
not
exclusively associated with the concept of
common good?
A. Doing what is best for society as a whole
B. A philosophy common to ancient Rome
C. Permitting individuals to profit from public office
if it helps others
D. Teaching citizens to work for the benefit of society
.
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8.
“
Inalienable rights are inherent to each individual, regardless of
wealth, social status, or birth.
”
Analyze the above statement in the chart and p
redict
how it would
impact government.
A. Wealth and social status would determine your rights
B. All citizens would be treated equally
C. Citizens from foreign countries would not receive
equal rights
D. All individuals are entitled to pursue wealth
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9.
Identify, which phrase
best
, explains popular sovereignty.
A. The ultimate political authority rests with the people
B. The ultimate political authority rests with the majority party
C. The will of the majority determines political authority
D. All bills much be submitted to the people
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10.
“
We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that
they are endowed by their creator with certain unalienable rights, among these are
Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness.
”
Declaration of Independence
Read and analyze the above quote from the Declaration. The origins of this
concept can
best
be traced to what philosophy?
A. Natural rights
B. Classical republicanism
C. The right of revolution
D. Divine right
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11.
Which action
best
describes the impact of the rise of
capitalism?
A. Feudalism remained basis of capitalism
B. The nobility increased their power
C
. Both the church and state increase their power
D. Individuals could own a business and property
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12.
Which phrase
best
illustrates an example of a nation-state?
A. The Peace of Westphalia recognized national sovereignty
B. The Magna Carta outlined the terms of a nation-state
C. New countries were not encouraged to accept the nation-
state concept
D. The nation-state philosophy did not promote capitalism
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13.
Which of these is the
main
function of common law?
A. To increase the legal power of the nobility
B. To create laws that only apply to the common citizen
C
. To create a council of common citizens and nobility to
rule on laws
D. To create laws that would be applied consistently by royal
judges
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14.
Which is an
effect
of the Magna Carta?
A. All individuals were given increased rights
B
. The charter did not grant new rights
C. The charter only address
’
s the relationship between
the Crown and clergy
D
. Rights and power increased for clergy and merchants
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15.
Sam Smith feels that the government has infringed upon his
rights and wishes to take appropriate action. Which term
best
describes his right to
“
take action?
”
A. Writ of assistance
B. Suffrage
C. Redress of grievance
D. Rule of
stare decisis
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16.
Identify the
best
example of rule of law.
A
. Every member of society must obey the law
B
. Officials may establish rules for the country
C
. Every member of society can petition against a law
D
. Individuals my force congress to create a law by petition
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17.
Identify the
best
definition for
stare decisis.
A. Let the decision stand
B. Create a new precedent
C. The decision of the jury stands
D. Old court decisions new to be updated
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18.
Senator Smith is running for re-election. Which is the
best
example of a constituent?
A. The other senator within his state
B. The other 49 senators
C. The citizens living within his state
D. The citizens within his state and the other 49 senators
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19.
What statement
best
describes the Mayflower Compact?
A.
This document created a comprehensive government
B.
This document was the first to guarantee equal
rights for women
C.
Was a covenant created in England before the
Mayflower sailed
D
. Was an early example of Social Contract theory
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20.
Which statement
best
describes the impact of suffrage for all
free men that owned property?
A. It encouraged indentured servants to return to England
B. Allowed these males the right to vote
C. It created a foundation for checks and balances
D
. It allowed only the very wealthy to vote
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21.
“
The rights of the people are based on a higher law than laws
made by humans.
”
Identify the term which
best
fits this definition.
A
. Human rights
B. Government by consent
C. Natural rights
D. Legislative supremacy
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22.
Which of these circumstances
best
illustrates why the colonists
felt Writs of Assistance were unfair?
A. The warrants allowed authorities to search property for
anything they thought was illegal
B
. The search warrant focused on searching individuals
C
. There was no precedent for search warrants
D. The search warrant was targeted toward the poor
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23.
Identify the
effect
checks and balances have on the
legislative process.
A. It distributes power so that one branch or official can
dominate others
B. It requires revenue bills to start in the senate
C
. Popular sovereignty and the will of the people comes first
D. Legislative supremacy is maintained
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24.
Which phrase
best
describes the significance of legislative
supremacy?
A. The power will always be checked by another branch
B. A parliamentary government holds the majority of power
C. Congress can decide the fate of all bills
D. It is an important part of checks and balances
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25.
Which headline
best
illustrates an example of a veto?
A. The president declared the legislative session a success
B. The President Asked Congress to Remove a bill
from committee
C. The President rejected the health care bill
passed by Congress
D. Health care set to become law on Monday
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Revised Level 3 Unit 1 Self-Assessment We The People, The Citizen and The Constitution, 2016 What Are the Historical Philosophical and Historical Foundations of the American Political System All questions within this assessment have been aligned with E.O.C. content objectives and test guidelines, and matched with the levels of D.O.K. Click here to start.
Instructions Read each question carefully, consider what the question is asking you to do. Some of the questions will ask you to match facts, others to read and interpret data or quotes. Read all four choices completely, then select the best answer by moving the cursor over the selection box until you see a hand If you give an incorrect response the assessment will ask you to return to the question. To do this, move the cursor over the selection box until you see a hand, then click. Click here to go to the first question.
1. Which example best demonstrates a constitutional government? A. The rule of law is present but changing B. The rule of law is determined by congress C. Places limits on the power of elected officials D. The constitution must be in written form
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2. Which statement best describes limited government? A. A constitutional government governed by the rule of law B. A government with a written constitution C. A monarchy that allows for rule of law D. A government that suggests the Supreme Court to use rule of law
Incorrect answer Click here to return to the question.
Correct answer Click here to advance to the next question
3. A form of government that derives it power directly or indirectly from the people, is administered by officials holding power for a limited time, and incorporates representative institutions. -James Madison Which statement best describes the above quote? A. A constitutional government governed by the rule of law B. A government with a written constitution C. A monarchy that allows for rule of law D. A government that suggests the Supreme Court to use rule of law
Incorrect answer Click here to return to the question.
Correct answer Click here to advance to the next question.
4.Which statement best describes a function of a written constitution? A. To insure a limited government B. To outline the role of the president, congress, and Supreme Court C. To require the consent of the people on all legislation D. Provide guidelines for all elected officials
Incorrect answer Click here to return to the question.
Correct answer Click here to advance to the question.
5.An individual citizen dedicated to the common welfare of their community, even at personal cost. What term best describes the information in the above statement? A. Republic B. Natural Rights C. Civic virtue D. Classical virtue
Incorrect answer Click here to return to the question.
Correct answer Click here to advance to the question.
6. Identify, which is not a characteristic of classical republicanism. A. Small uniform communities B. Citizenship C. Civic virtue D. Natural rights
Incorrect answer Click here to return to the question.
Correct answer Click here to advance to the question.
7. Which trait is not exclusively associated with the concept of common good? A. Doing what is best for society as a whole B. A philosophy common to ancient Rome C. Permitting individuals to profit from public office if it helps others D. Teaching citizens to work for the benefit of society.
Incorrect answer Click here to return to the question.
Correct answer Click here to advance to the question.
8. Inalienable rights are inherent to each individual, regardless of wealth, social status, or birth. Analyze the above statement in the chart and predict how it would impact government. A. Wealth and social status would determine your rights B. All citizens would be treated equally C. Citizens from foreign countries would not receive equal rights D. All individuals are entitled to pursue wealth
Incorrect answer Click here to return to the question.
Correct answer Click here to advance to the question.
9. Identify, which phrase best, explains popular sovereignty. A. The ultimate political authority rests with the people B. The ultimate political authority rests with the majority party C. The will of the majority determines political authority D. All bills much be submitted to the people
Incorrect answer Click here to return to the question.
Correct answer Click here to advance to the question.
10. We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their creator with certain unalienable rights, among these are Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness. Declaration of Independence Read and analyze the above quote from the Declaration. The origins of this concept can best be traced to what philosophy? A. Natural rights B. Classical republicanism C. The right of revolution D. Divine right
Incorrect answer Click here to return to the question.
Correct answer Click here to advance to the question.
11. Which action best describes the impact of the rise of capitalism? A. Feudalism remained basis of capitalism B. The nobility increased their power C. Both the church and state increase their power D. Individuals could own a business and property
Incorrect answer Click here to return to the question.
Correct answer Click here to advance to the question.
12. Which phrase best illustrates an example of a nation-state? A. The Peace of Westphalia recognized national sovereignty B. The Magna Carta outlined the terms of a nation-state C. New countries were not encouraged to accept the nation- state concept D. The nation-state philosophy did not promote capitalism
Incorrect answer Click here to return to the question.
Correct answer Click here to advance to the question.
13. Which of these is the main function of common law? A. To increase the legal power of the nobility B. To create laws that only apply to the common citizen C. To create a council of common citizens and nobility to rule on laws D. To create laws that would be applied consistently by royal judges
Incorrect answer Click here to return to the question.
Correct answer Click here to advance to the question.
14.Which is an effect of the Magna Carta? A. All individuals were given increased rights B. The charter did not grant new rights C. The charter only address s the relationship between the Crown and clergy D. Rights and power increased for clergy and merchants
Incorrect answer Click here to return to the question.
Correct answer Click here to advance to the question.
15. Sam Smith feels that the government has infringed upon his rights and wishes to take appropriate action. Which term best describes his right to take action? A. Writ of assistance B. Suffrage C. Redress of grievance D. Rule of stare decisis
Incorrect answer Click here to return to the question.
Correct answer Click here to advance to the question.
16. Identify the best example of rule of law. A. Every member of society must obey the law B. Officials may establish rules for the country C. Every member of society can petition against a law D. Individuals my force congress to create a law by petition
Incorrect answer Click here to return to the question.
Correct answer Click here to advance to the question.
