Test Bank for American Government Roots and Reform by Karen O’CONNOR, Larry J.SABATO, Alixandra B.YANUS - 2014 Elections and Updates Edition

Multiple-Choice Questions 1. How does the Preamble to the Constitution begin? a. “We the People…” b. “We hold these truths to be self-evident…” c. “When in the Course of human events…” d. “In Order to form a more perfect Union…” Answer: a Test Bank Item Title: TB_Q1.1.1 Topic: Roots of American Government: We the People Learning Objective: LO 1.1: Trace the origins of American government. Page Reference: 4 Skill Level: Remember the Facts Difficulty Level: Easy 2. What was the most common initial reason for settlement in North America by the first colonists? a. family reunification b. religious freedom c. flight from diseases rampaging through Europe d. commerce Answer: d Test Bank Item Title: TB_Q1.1.2 Topic: Roots of American Government: We the People Learning Objective: LO 1.1: Trace the origins of American government. Page Reference: 5 1 Skill Level: Understand the Concepts Difficulty Level: Moderate 3. In a direct democracy, decisions are made collectively by citizens using . a. indirect democracy b. majority rule c. enlightened representatives d. trustee representatives Answer: b Test Bank Item Title: TB_Q1.2.3 Topic: Types of Government Learning Objective: LO 1.2: Evaluate the different types of governments countries may employ. Page Reference: 7 Skill Level: Understand the Concepts Difficulty Level: Moderate 4. The ancient Greeks considered representative government to be . a. nearly perfect b. a natural right c. aristocratic d. undemocratic Answer: d Test Bank Item Title: TB_Q1.2.4 Topic: Types of Government Learning Objective: LO 1.2: Evaluate the different types of governments countries may employ. Page Reference: 8 Skill Level: Remember the Facts Difficulty Level: Easy 5. Indirect democracy uses which of the following? a. plebiscites b. unanimity c. representation d. “mob rule” Answer: c Test Bank Item Title: TB_Q1.2.5 Topic: Types of Government Learning Objective: LO 1.2: Evaluate the different types of governments countries may employ. 2 . 3 . Page Reference: 8 Skill Level: Understand the Concepts Difficulty Level: Moderate 6. What are republics? a. representative democracies b. direct democracies c. a hallmark of direct democracy d. forms of government frequently found in totalitarian regimes Answer: a Test Bank Item Title: TB_Q1.2.6 Topic: Types of Government Learning Objective: LO 1.2: Evaluate the different types of governments countries may employ. Page Reference: 8 Skill Level: Remember the Facts Difficulty Level: Easy 7. In an oligarchy, rule is by which of the following? a. the many in their self-interest b. a few people in their self-interest c. one person in the best interest of society d. the many in the best interest of society Answer: b Test Bank Item Title: TB_Q1.2.7 Topic: Types of Government Learning Objective: LO 1.2: Evaluate the different types of governments countries may employ. Page Reference: 7 Skill Level: Understand the Concepts Difficulty Level: Moderate 8. Which function of government stated in the Preamble is consistent with the notion of having government-provided police protection? a. establishing justice b. securing the blessings of liberty c. promoting the general welfare d. ensuring domestic tranquility Answer: d Test Bank Item Title: TB_Q1.3.8 Topic: Functions of American Government Learning Objective: LO 1.3: Explain the functions of American government. 4 . Page Reference: 8 Skill Level: Apply What You Know Difficulty Level: Moderate 9. Which of the following expanded Americans’ conceptions of personal liberty? a. indirect democracy b. the Fourteenth Amendment c. the American Dream d. political ideology Answer: b Test Bank Item Title: TB_Q1.4.9 Topic: American Political Culture and the Basic Tenets of American Democracy Learning Objective: LO 1.4: Describe American political culture, and identify the basic tenets of American democracy. Page Reference: 9 Skill Level: Understand the Concepts Difficulty Level: Moderate 10. The idea that governments draw legitimacy and power