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Ch. 1.1&2 Note Evaluation

Matching

IDENTIFYING KEY TERMS

Match each item with the correct statement below. You will not use all the terms. a. constitution

b. executive power

c. unitary government

d. parliamentary government

e. presidential government

f. legislative power

____ 1. A ____ is the body of fundamental laws setting out the principles,

structures, and processes of government.

____ 2. A ____, often described as a centralized government, is one in which

all powers held by the government belong to a single, central agency.

____ 3. Under a ____, the government must resign if it receives a “vote of no

confidence.”

____ 4. ____ is the power to make law and frame public policies.


Match each item with the correct statement below. You will not use all the terms. a. judicial power

b. democracy

c. Federal Government

d. legislative power

e. confederation

____ 5. The power to interpret laws, determine their meaning, and settle

disputes within a society is known as ____.

____ 6. Independent states that agree to form a(n) ____ may still retain their

separate identities.

____ 7. The structure of a(n) ____ requires that power be divided between a

state's central and local levels of government.

Multiple Choice

Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.

MAIN IDEAS

____ 8. Among the broad purposes of the United States government spelled

out in the Preamble to the Constitution is the obligation to

a. keep the executive and legislative branches of government

separate.

b. create an autocratic form of government.

c. defend the country against Americans who oppose its

policies.

d. provide for justice and the people's general welfare.

____ 9. Locke, Harrington, Hobbes, and Rousseau would most likely agree that

a. the state developed out of force.

b. those of royal birth should rule the state.

c. the state exists to serve the will of the people.

d. government should be eliminated.

____ 10. The dominant political unit in the world today is the

a. government.

b. nation.

c. Constitution.

d. state.

____ 11. A federal government is one in which

a. all power is concentrated in the central government.

b. limited powers are assigned to a central agency by

independent states.

c. power is divided between a central government and local

governments.

d. powers are divided between a legislative branch and an

executive branch.

____ 12. Which of the following statements is NOT true of parliamentary

government?

a. The executive is chosen by the legislature.

b. The legislature is subject to the direct control of the

executive.

c. The prime minister and cabinet are part of the legislative

branch.

d. The prime minister and cabinet must resign if they lose the

support of a majority of the legislature.

____ 13. The individual 50 States lack which basic characteristic of a state?

a. government

b. sovereignty

c. Constitution

d. defined population

____ 14. Which of the following is among the characteristics of a state?

a. population

b. territory

c. government

d. all of the above

____ 15. All political powers in a state are concentrated at the central level

under which form of government?

a. federal

b. confederate

c. unitary

d. executive

____ 16. Which statement about the social contract theory is NOT true?

a. The state was created voluntarily by a free people.

b. The state is a natural extension of people's family structure.

c. Governmental powers are granted by the people.

d. Governmental powers may be limited by the people.


Answer Section

MATCHING

1. A

2. C

3. D

4. F

5. A

6. E

7. C

MULTIPLE CHOICE

8. D

9. C

10. D

11. C

12. B

13. B

14. D

15. C

16. B

Government Ch. 3 Note Evaluation

Matching

IDENTIFYING KEY TERMS Match each item with the correct statement below. You will not use all the terms.

a. amendment

b. Bill of Rights

c. checks and balances

d. constitutionalism

e. article

f. rule of law

g. separation of powers

____ 1. A(n) ____ is a way to change the Constitution.

____ 2. The government and its officers must obey the ____, which is another way of

describing the concept of limited government.

____ 3. A(n) ____ is one of the seven numbered sections of the Constitution.

____ 4. The system of ____ helps keep one branch of government from dominating the

actions of the others.

____ 5. The Constitution provides for the ____ by creating three distinct branches of

government: legislative, executive, and judicial.


Match each item with the correct statement below. You will not use all the terms.

a. checks and balances

b. Bill of Rights

c. executive agreement

d. formal amendment

e. judicial review

f. unconstitutional

____ 6. A(n) ____ carries the same force of law as a treaty.

____ 7. A governmental action that denies someone fair and equal treatment under the law

may be declared ____.

____ 8. The first ten amendments are called the ____.

____ 9. Changes to the written provisions of the Constitution may be made only through

the process of ____.

Multiple Choice


MAIN IDEAS

____ 10. With the words, "We the People," the Constitution establishes its authority on the

basis of

a. popular sovereignty.

b. the rule of law.

c. the separation of powers.

d. limited government.

____ 11. Which of the following best describes the concept of limited government?

a. Powers are divided among three independent branches of government.

b. All political power belongs to the people.

c. Government must operate within certain bounds set by the people.

d. The people must behave according to rules set by the government.

____ 12. Which of the following is a method of formal amendment?

a. proposal by three-fourths of the House of Representatives and

ratification by conventions in three-fourths of State legislatures

b. proposal by two-thirds of the Senate and ratification by two-thirds of

State legislatures

c. proposal by two-thirds of Congress and ratification by three-fourths of

State legislatures

d. all of the above

____ 13. The basic constitutional rights of the people were FIRST set out in the

a. 13th, 14th, and 15th amendments.

b. 10th Amendment.

c. Bill of Rights.

d. Equal Rights Amendment.

____ 14. The legislative branch can check the judicial branch by its power to

a. name federal judges.

b. remove judges through impeachment.

c. declare executive actions unconstitutional.

d. override a presidential veto.

____ 15. Which of the following accounts for the ability of the Constitution to endure for

more than 200 years?

a. built-in provisions for accommodating change

b. detailed provisions that anticipated changing customs

c. very specific language that limits reinterpretation

d. inflexible provisions designed to resist change

____ 16. When there is a separation of powers,

a. power is divided between the National Government and the States.

b. power is distributed among three independent branches of government.

c. the people grant the States the authority to govern.

d. the basic powers of government are held by a single agency.

____ 17. The inability of the central government to gain the support of the States under the

Articles of Confederation contributed to the inclusion in the new Constitution of

a. Article II.

b. ArticleVI.

c. the Preamble.

d. Article IV.

____ 18. The government is held accountable for its actions under which of the following

principles of government?

a. judicial review

b. checks and balances

c. federalism

d. the rule of law

____ 19. The concept of separation of powers is a means to what end?

a. checks and balances

b. federalism

c. limited government

d. judicial review

____ 20. Which of the six basic principles of the Constitution can be diluted when the

President and a majority of the members of Congress are of the same political

party?

a. separation of powers

b. limited government

c. federalism

d. all of the above

____ 21. The power of judicial review applies to actions by

a. the Federal Government only.

b. both the Federal Government and the States.

c. the States only.

d. the executive branch only.

Government Ch. 3 Note Evaluation

Answer Section

MATCHING

1. ANS: A REF: 72 OBJ: 3.2.1 STA: 12.1.3

TOP: Formal Amendment

2. ANS: F REF: 66 OBJ: 3.1.2 STA: 12.1.5.g

TOP: Rule of Law

3. ANS: E REF: 65 OBJ: 3.1.2 STA: 12.1.3

TOP: The Constitution

4. ANS: C REF: 67 OBJ: 3.1.2 STA: 12.1.5.d

TOP: Checks and Balances

5. ANS: G REF: 66 OBJ: 3.1.1 STA: 12.1.5.a

TOP: Separation of Powers

6. ANS: C REF: 80 OBJ: 3.3.2 STA: 12.4.4.d

TOP: Executive Agreement

7. ANS: F REF: 69 OBJ: 3.1.2 STA: 12.1.6

TOP: The Constitution

8. ANS: B REF: 76 OBJ: 3.2.3 STA: 12.1.6

TOP: Bill of Rights

9. ANS: D REF: 72 OBJ: 3.2.1 STA: 12.1.3


MULTIPLE CHOICE

10. ANS: A REF: 73 OBJ: 3.1.2

TOP: Popular Sovereignty

11. ANS: C REF: 65 OBJ: 3.1.2 STA: 12.1.4

TOP: Limited Government

12. ANS: C REF: 72 OBJ: 3.2.1 STA: 12.4.2


13. ANS: C REF: 76 OBJ: 3.2.3 STA: 12.1.6

TOP: Bill of Rights

14. ANS: B REF: 67 OBJ: 3.1.2

STA: 12.4.1.c | 12.4.5 TOP: Checks and Balances

15. ANS: A REF: 72 OBJ: 3.1.1 | 3.3.1 STA: 12.4.2


16. ANS: B REF: 66 OBJ: 3.1.2 STA: 12.1.5.a


17. ANS: B REF: 65 OBJ: 3.1.1 STA: 12.1.3

TOP: Article VI and the Supremacy of the National Government

18. ANS: D REF: 65-66 OBJ: 3.1.2 STA: 12.1.5.g

TOP: Rule of Law

19. ANS: C REF: 66 OBJ: 3.1.2 STA: 12.1.5.a


20. ANS: A REF: 66 OBJ: 3.1.2 STA: 12.1.5.a


21. ANS: B REF: 69 OBJ: 3.1.2 STA: 12.5.3.a

TOP: Judicial Review

Ch. 6 Note Evaluation

Multiple Choice


1. As party identification has weakened,

a. sociological factors have declined in importance.

b. the need for candidates of outstanding capability has declined.

c. the number of independents has grown.

d. voters have tended toward the Democratic Party.

MAIN IDEAS

2. The provisions of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 and its amendments of

1970, 1975, and 1982 apply to

a. all national, State, and local elections.

b. State and local elections only.

c. all federal and State elections, but not to all local elections.

d. federal elections only.

3. The expansion of suffrage in the United States

a. was accomplished outside the United States legal system.

b. has been moved forward by amendments and civil rights acts.

c. is the subject of all constitutional amendments made since 1810.

d. was outlined in the text of the Constitution.

4. The term political socialization can be defined as the

a. belief that one's vote does not count.

b. process in which individual initiative is abandoned in favor of

party politics.

c. process by which people formulate their political attitudes and

opinions.

d. practice of voting for candidates of only one specific party in any

given election.

5. Today many States require that all voters

a. be natural-born citizens of the United States.

b. be citizens of the United States and residents of the State.

c. be familiar with the candidates and issues before voting.

d. meet specific literacy requirements.

6. Literacy tests worked to deny the right to vote to African Americans

primarily because

a. all white voters had higher literacy rates.

b. the tests were only required in Southern States.

c. African Americans were asked questions that were more difficult

than those asked of prospective white voters.

d. it was specifically provided for in the Constitution.

7. The phenomenon in which fewer votes are cast for offices farther down the

ballot is called

a. ballot fatigue.

b. voter alienation.

c. split-ticket voting.

d. straight-ticket voting.

8. Which act first established a federal commission to investigate claims of

individual voter discrimination?

a. Civil Rights Act of 1960

b. Civil Rights Act of 1964

c. Civil Rights Act of 1957

d. Voting Rights Act of 1965

9. Which of the following is NOT a long-term trend marking the expansion of

suffrage in the United States?

a. eliminating requirements based on race

b. removing restrictive requirements based on religious belief

c. eliminating requirements based on tax payments

d. the Federal Government taking less of a role in protecting

suffrage rights

10. The 15th Amendment, ratified in 1870, did not secure the right of African

Americans to vote primarily because

a. the Federal Government did not intervene to uphold the

amendment.

b. it prevented State leaders from acting on behalf of potential

voters who were being discriminated against.

c. it was repealed by Congress shortly after ratification.

d. it did not state that voting rights could not be denied to African

Americans.

11. Gerrymandering is unfair because

a. it sets district boundaries to decrease one group's voting

strength.

b. it makes voter registration difficult for uneducated white males.

c. it increases the voting power of minority groups.

d. no one has the right to divide electoral districts for elections.

12. In the past, some States limited voting rights by

a. eliminating the literacy test.

b. passing political socialization laws.

c. charging a poll tax.

d. overruling grandfather clauses.

13. All of the following are significant reasons for nonvoting in United States

elections today EXCEPT

a. widespread use of religious and literacy tests.

b. long-term mental or physical illness or illness on an election day.

c. rules and regulations that make registration and voting

cumbersome.

d. apathy or distrust of politics.

14. The amendments to the 1965 Voting Rights Act

a. broadened the law’s preclearance provisions to cover other

minority groups.

b. eliminated all literacy qualifications.

c. required ballots to be printed in both English and the language of

the minority involved

d. all of the above

Matching


Match each item with the correct statement below. You will not use all the terms. a. electorate e. political efficacy

b. poll tax f. independent

c. literacy g. gerrymandering

d. preclearance h. split-ticket voting

15. is the term regularly used to describe those people who have no specific

major party affiliation.

16. People who do not believe their actions can affect politics have no sense of

____.

17. a person's ability to read or write, is no longer used to qualify voters.

18. Dividing electoral districts to limit the voting strength of a particular group

is known as ____.

19. In the United States, the ____, or the potential voting population, is made

up of nearly 200 million people.


Answer Section

MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. C

2. A

3. B

4. C

5. B

6. C

7. A

8. C

9. D

10. A

11. A

12. C

13. A

14. D

MATCHING

15. F

16. E

17. C

18. G

19. A


Matching


Match each item with the correct statement below. You will not use all the terms. a. public opinion poll

b. opinion leader

c. public opinion

d. quota sample

e. random sample

f. mandate

g. mass media

h. sound bite

____ 1. governmental or political attitudes held by a significant number of

people

____ 2. the instructions voters give to their elected officers

____ 3. a sample constructed to represent the major characteristics of the

universe

____ 4. a sample in which each member of the universe has an equal chance of

being included

____ 5. means of communication that reach widely dispersed audiences at the

same time

Multiple Choice


MAIN IDEAS

____ 6. Public opinion is made known through all of the following EXCEPT

a. interest groups.

b. personal contacts.

c. the media.

d. peer groups.

____ 7. Politicians want to have accurate information about public opinion

because they can

a. plan better campaigns if they know what is important to the

people.

b. work to discredit public opinion that differs from the views

of their political party.

c. evaluate whether public opinion on an issue is right or wrong.

d. withdraw from a race rather than face defeat for holding an

unpopular opinion.

____ 8. All of the following have a major influence on the opinion-making

process EXCEPT

a. religious leaders.

b. peer groups.

c. historic events.

d. interest groups.

____ 9. The term "public opinion" is misleading because

a. opinions have no place in politics or government.

b. Americans belong to many different publics, each with a

distinctive viewpoint.

c. most Americans consider political opinions to be a private

matter.

d. no two people in the public really agree on any issue.

____ 10. The most reliable measure of public opinion is

a. straw votes.

b. quota samples.

c. scientific polls.

d. pressure groups.

____ 11. Polls are taken to

a. guarantee the constitutional rights of all people.

b. determine people's attitudes and viewpoints.

c. further the political socialization of individuals.

d. provide a system of checks and balances.

____ 12. The impact of the mass media on the public agenda can best be

described as its ability to

a. tell people whom to vote for.

b. focus the public's attention on specific issues.

c. tell people what opinions to have about those issues.

d. focus the public's attention on how to vote.

____ 13. All of the following are examples of the difficulties associated with

measuring public opinion EXCEPT

a. the intensity of the opinions expressed.

b. the stability or changeability of an expressed opinion.

c. stimulating discussion about them.

d. determining the relevance of an expressed opinion.

____ 14. Which form of mass media is now the principle source of political

information for about 80 percent of the population of the United

States?

a. radio

b. television

c. newspapers

d. magazines

____ 15. Which of the following is the earliest and one of the most significant

agents in the political socialization process?

a. family

b. place of residence

c. group affiliation

d. gender


Answer Section

MATCHING

1. ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: Easy REF: 209

OBJ: 8.1.1 STA: 12.8.3 TOP: Public Opinion

2. ANS: F PTS: 1 DIF: Easy REF: 216

OBJ: 8.2.1 STA: 12.2.4.b TOP: Mandate

3. ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: Easy REF: 219

OBJ: 8.2.3 STA: 12.2.4.b TOP: Quota Sample

4. ANS: E PTS: 1 DIF: Easy REF: 218

OBJ: 8.2.3 STA: 12.2.4.b TOP: Random Sample

5. ANS: G PTS: 1 DIF: Easy REF: 211

OBJ: 8.1.3 STA: 12.8 TOP: Mass Media

MULTIPLE CHOICE

6. ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: Average REF: 209

OBJ: 8.2.1 STA: 12.2.4.b TOP: Public Opinion

7. ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF: Average REF: 209




9. ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: Average REF: 209


10. ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: Average REF: 209



OBJ: 8.2.2 STA: 12.2.4.b TOP: Public Opinion Polls


OBJ: 8.3.2 STA: 12.8.2 TOP: Mass Media


OBJ: 8.2.4 STA: 12.2.4.b TOP: Public Opinion Polls


OBJ: 8.3.3 STA: 12.8.2 TOP: Mass Media


OBJ: 8.1.2 STA: 12.2.4.b TOP: Political Socialization


Matching


Match each item with the correct statement below. You will not use all the terms. a. feudalism

b. serf

c. monarch

d. legitimacy

e. mercantilism

1. a worker bound to the land he farmed

2. the belief that a government has the right to make public policy

3. a loosely-orgnaized system of rule in which powerful lords divided up

their land among other, lesser lords

a. mercantilism

b. colonialism

c. encomienda d. guerilla warfare

e. genocide

f. fascism

4. a feudal system in Latin America that enslaved indigenous people to

landlords who promised to protect them and teach them Christianity

5. an economic policy designed to maximize the inflow of precious metals

and to make the national economy independent

6. fighting carried out by small groups in hit-and-run raids

7. The Mexican constitution of 1917

a. set off waves of invasions, revolutions, dictatorships, and

reforms.

b. established a system in which the government played a more

active role in promoting the quality of Mexican life.

c. denied democratic representation to the Native American

population.

d. was the country's first constitution.

8. Who was the first leader of an independent Mexico?

a. Simón Bolívar

b. Agustín de Iturbide

c. Francisco Madero

d. Porfirio Díaz

9. China’s government is an example of a

a. failed state.

b. communist dictatorship.

c. consolidated democracy.

d. feudal state.

10. In October of 1949, _____ became the first leader of the People's

Republic of China.

a. Chiang Kai-shek

b. Mao Zedong

c. Emperor Jimmu

d. Josef Stalin

11. The major difference between the Communist Party in China and political parties in the United States is

that

a. in the United States, political parties have no role in government.

b. in China, the Communist Party shares power with the National People’s Congress.

c. in the United States, political parties hold widely differing views on almost every topic.

d. in China, the Communist Party runs the government with no opposition.

12. In a feudal society, a vassal was someone who

a. did agricultural work for a feudal lord in exchange for military protection.

b. owned a large amount of farmland and governed peasant workers.

c. was a lord who pledged his loyalty to a more powerful lord.

d. traveled from town to town trading luxury goods.

13. European rulers who were interested in exploiting the natural resources in the New World established

a. colonies. c. corporations.

b. towns. d. monarchies.

14. Why is the Peace of Westphalia important in the history of governments?

a. The Peace of Westphalia introduced the feudal system to Europe.

b. Mexico won independence under the Peace of Westphalia.

c. It demonstrated how violent revolution can sweep away old institutions, like monarchies

and churches, and create new institutions in their place.

d. It established the principle that monarchs have sovereignty over specific and clearly

defined territories.

15. Why do former European colonies, such as Nigeria, have a difficult time creating a national identity?

a. Because they have single-crop economies that make it difficult to create jobs.

b. Because their boundaries were drawn by foreign countries and did not take into account

the languages, religions, and cultures of the people living there.

c. Because they share common institutions and a sophisticated legal system.

d. Because the divine right of kings discourages people from developing a sense of

patriotism.

16. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of fascist governments?

a. a charismatic leader in charge of an all-powerful political party

b. racist, nationalist beliefs targeting other nations

c. suspicion of democracy

d. a struggle against capitalism and the free market


Answer Section

MATCHING

1. ANS: B REF: 626

2. ANS: D REF: 628

3. ANS: A REF: 626

4. ANS: C REF: 633

5. ANS: A REF: 629

6. ANS: D REF: 635

MULTIPLE CHOICE

7. ANS: B REF: 633

8. ANS: B REF: 633

9. ANS: B REF: 637

10. ANS: B REF: 638

11. ANS: D REF: 638

12. ANS: C REF: 626

13. ANS: A REF: 630

14. ANS: D REF: 628

15. ANS: B REF: 636

16. ANS: D REF: 637


Matching


Match each item with the correct statement below. You will not use all the terms. a. haciendas b. hardliners

c. democratic consolidation

d. failed states

e. coalition

f. shadow cabinet

g. ministers

h. softliners

____ 1. In a dictatorship, ____ try to stop any changes that will threaten

their power.

____ 2. Members of the opposition party in Britain’s Parliament choose

their leaders to form a ____.

____ 3. A country that does not complete the process of ____ may fall

back into dictatorship or civil war.

____ 4. In Great Britain, most cabinet members or ____ are members of

the House of Commons.

____ 5. ____ have no effective government to keep order.

Multiple Choice


MAIN IDEAS

____ 6. The customs and practices of British government are derived

from

a. the ruling monarch.

b. nine law lords.

c. a written constitution.

d. an unwritten constitution.

____ 7. Under the process of devolution, the British Parliament has

reserved for itself exclusive powers in the areas of

a. agriculture, education, and housing.

b. defense, foreign policy, and macroeconomic policy.

c. health services, education, and culture.

d. education, the environment, and health services.

____ 8. The collapse of the Soviet communist government was mainly due

to

a. the outpouring of support for the coup in 1991.

b. Gorbachev's refusal to restructure the political system.

c. the election of Boris Yeltsin as President.

d. its own inability to accommodate the rising demand for

widespread democratic reform.

____ 9. In the United Kingdom, courts and judges may never overrule the

policies of

a. the executive branch.

b. regional courts.

c. the Constitution.

d. Parliament.

____ 10. Which of the following best describes the role of the English

monarchy today?

a. to serve as the final veto power over Parliament

b. to continue to exert absolute authority over the United

Kingdom

c. to serve as a figurehead of state

d. to dismiss the prime minister when it is called for by

Parliamentary vote

____ 11. Because of term limits and short session work, the General

Congress in Mexico has

a. a more prominent role in governing than the United

States Congress.

b. a far less significant governing role than the United

States Congress.

c. about the same significance as the United States

Congress.

d. no legislative or governing powers at all.

____ 12. Compared with the United States Constitution, the constitution of

Great Britain is

a. unchangeable.

b. difficult to change.

c. undemocratic.

d. easily changed.

____ 13. Failed states present a serious problem not only for their citizens,

but for their neighbors as well, because

a. they require enormous amounts of financial aid from

neighboring countries.

b. they declare war on neighboring countries.

c. the can become a haven for terrorists.

d. they cannot contribute to regional economies.


Answer Section

MATCHING

1. B

2. F

3. C

4. G

5. D

MULTIPLE CHOICE

6. D

7. B

8. D

9. D

10. C

11. B

12. D

13. C


Matching


Match each item with the correct statement below. You will not use all the terms. a. property tax

b. sales tax

c. regional body

d. regressive tax

e. charter

f. budget

____ 1. The California legislature allows for ____ to address problems that extend

beyond the boundary of a single county or city.

____ 2. A selective ____ applies only to specific products like alcohol and

cigarettes, and is paid by the buyer.

____ 3. The ____ is the county’s basic laws and gives the county the freedom to

choose its structure of government.

____ 4. In its ____, the State of California sets out its fiscal priorities and decides

which agencies receive funds and how much.


Match each item with the correct statement below. You will not use all the terms. a. welfare

b. inheritance tax

c. progressive tax

d. assessment

e. county

____ 5. the determination of the value of property

____ 6. cash assistance to the poor by the States

____ 7. a major unit of local government in California, created by the State

Multiple Choice


MAIN IDEAS

____ 8. All of the following include examples of the common functions of California

counties EXCEPT the

a. maintaining of jails and correctional facilities.

b. assessing of property for tax purposes.

c. issuing of marriage and hunting licenses.

d. dividing of land into residential, commercial, and industrial zones.

____ 9. All of the following are powers of the board of supervisors in a California

county EXCEPT

a. conducting prosecutions of accused criminals.

b. planning for the county’s future.

c. creating police and sanitary ordinances.

d. overseeing county departments and approving their budgets.

____ 10. Which statement is true about all counties in the United States?

a. Their size is based on the size of the State.

b. Their size is based on the population of the State.

c. They can only be created by the State.

d. They serve only a judicial function.

____ 11. The main purpose of a county's charter is to

a. establish the county as a legal body.

b. set out the county’s basic laws.

c. provide a forum for public debate.

d. fund the election of county officers.

____ 12. The main reason that States hold many important powers is that the

a. Framers distrusted a strong central government.

b. Constitution does not grant many States' rights.

c. Constitution describes a unitary State.

d. States have accrued these powers over the years.

____ 13. The purpose of a State budget is to

a. give the appearance of order to a chaotic series of steps in

spending.

b. list expenses that have already been made.

c. divide the previous year's surplus among the local units of

government.

d. decide which agencies receive money and how much.

____ 14. State constitutions, including California’s, may limit taxes for

a. interstate commerce.

b. federal property taxes.

c. religious and other nonprofit groups.

d. private purposes only.

____ 15. An unreasonable tax classification would be one aimed exclusively at

a. smokers.

b. beer drinkers.

c. people over 65.

d. insurance policy holders.

____ 16. The United States Constitution reserves to the States all powers not

delegated to Congress or denied to the States, meaning that the States

a. hold almost no power.

b. have little responsibility to the Federal Government.

c. hold a great number of powers.

d. have complete authority over the Federal Government.

____ 17. Which of the following services are provided by both State AND local

government?

a. education and public safety

b. education and defense

c. public safety and industrial regulation

d. urbanization and education

____ 18. An example of a non-tax source of income in California is

a. property assessments.

b. estates.

c. sales taxes.

d. the California State Lottery.


Answer Section

MATCHING

1. ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: Easy REF: 722

OBJ: 25.1.3 NAT: 25.1.3 STA: 12.7.6 TOP: Regional Bodies

2. ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: Easy REF: 741

OBJ: 25.4.3 NAT: 25.4.3 STA: 12.2.3.c | 12.7.2

TOP: Sales Tax


OBJ: 25.1.2 NAT: 25.1.2 STA: 12.7.6 TOP: Charter

4. ANS: F PTS: 1 DIF: Easy REF: 744

OBJ: 25.4.4 NAT: 25.4.4 STA: 12.7.2 TOP: State Budgets

5. ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: Easy REF: 742

OBJ: 25.4.3 NAT: 25.4.3 STA: 12.2.3.c | 12.7.2

TOP: Assessment

6. ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF: Easy REF: 735

OBJ: 25.3.2 NAT: 25.3.2 STA: 12.7.2 TOP: Welfare


OBJ: 25.1.1 NAT: 25.1.1 STA: 12.7 TOP: Counties

MULTIPLE CHOICE




OBJ: 25.1.2 NAT: 25.1.2 STA: 12.7

TOP: Board of Supervisors




OBJ: 25.1.2 NAT: 25.1.2 STA: 12.7 TOP: Charter


OBJ: 25.3.1 NAT: 25.3.1 STA: 12.1 | 12.7.3

TOP: State Government's Role


OBJ: 25.4.4 NAT: 25.4.4 STA: 12.7.2 TOP: State Budgets


OBJ: 25.4.1 NAT: 25.4.1 STA: 12.2.3.c | 12.7.2

TOP: California State Tax Limitations


OBJ: 25.4.2 NAT: 25.4.2 STA: 12.7.2 TOP: State Taxation


OBJ: 25.3.1 NAT: 25.3.1 STA: 12.7.3.b

TOP: State Government's Role


OBJ: 25.1.2 NAT: 25.1.2 STA: 12.7

TOP: State and Local Services


OBJ: 25.3.3 NAT: 25.3.3 STA: 12.7

TOP: California State Revenue

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