"FLVS" United States Government Module 2.07 Exam – Flashcards

The structure of the Articles of Confederation

"The majority, oppressing an individual, is guilty of a crime, abuses its strength, and by acting on the law of the strongest breaks up the foundations of society."—Thomas Jefferson Which of the following statements both relates to the quote above and supports it?

Which of the following explains the outcome and significance of the McCulloch v. Maryland case?

Which of the following makes a true statement?

What effect could the "necessary and proper clause" to the Constitution have on rights?

According to the American colonists, a government is only legitimate if it has

Which of the following grievances from the Declaration of Independence reflects the principle of social contract?

Republicanism is similar to the idea of representative democracy because both

"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal."—Declaration of Independence This quote reflects the political principle of

Did the Declaration of Independence reflect the principle of individual rights?

Under the Constitution, the executive, legislative, and judicial branches

"For why declare that things shall not be done which there is no power to do? Why for instance, should it be said, that the liberty of the press shall not be restrained, when no power is given by which restrictions may be imposed?"—Alexander Hamilton, Federalist No. 84 A person who agreed with Hamilton's viewpoint in this quote would say that

Which of the following describes the power to create and collect taxes in the United States?

Anti-federalists believed that a bill of rights was

The principle that the central and state governments will share power and responsibility is known as

Expressed powers are

"I go further, and affirm that bills of rights, in the sense and to the extent in which they are contended for, are not only unnecessary in the proposed Constitution, but would even be dangerous. They would contain various exceptions to powers not granted; and on this very account, would afford a colorable pretext to claim more than were granted. For why declare that things shall not be done which there is no power to do?"—Alexander Hamilton Which of the following makes a true statement about the quote?

Which of the following parts of the U.S. Constitution best reveals the principle of federalism?

Which of the following amendments to the U.S. Constitution reflects the principle of federalism?

The veto power of the president under the U.S. Constitution best reflects the principle of

An accused criminal has the right to a trial by an impartial jury. Which of the following also reflects a right, but is a potential threat to the accused's rights that the courts might limit?

A natural disaster strikes, and many people are without food or shelter. To protect public safety, the government would most likely

You pass an officer making an arrest on the street. You hear her say to the suspect, "You have the right to remain silent. If you give up the right to remain silent, anything you say can and will be used against you..." The officer's words to the suspect and reasons for them most relate to the

You see a show on television where police officers search a house for evidence in a crime. The suspects claim that the officers had no right to enter their home, based on the

A person who strongly believes in the principle of federalism would favor a government where

Which of the following makes a true statement about the Constitution and the government?

Which of the following is a check on the power of the judicial branch?

Which of the following is an example of a reserved power?

Which of the following is an example of an implied power?