CSET Flashcards
Whose ideas most influenced Thomas Jefferson in writing the Declaration of Independence?
John Locke’s vision of the role of the government
What was the means through which the issue of the Freedom of Press was first brought to the attention of American revolutionaries?
The Trial of John Peter Zenger
How does the United States government preserve the freedom and rights of the people?
It guarantees personal liberties of freedom of speech, religion, and due process of law in the Bill of Rights
Which of the following is the obligation of the citizens based on the reciprocal nature of citizenship laws?
The obligation to vote
Which article of the US Constitution clarifies the relationship between the states and the federal government?
Article four
The Bill of Rights was written by:
James Madison
What was the intellectual basis of the establishment of the three branches of the government?
Montesquieu’s the Spirit of the Laws
Which one is an example of the application of the principle of Checks and Balances?
The power of the Congress to impeach the president
Based on the 11th Amendment to the Constitution, the Supreme Court does not have the authority to:
Hear any suits brought against a state
What important judicial process was established by the Supreme Court case Marbury vs. Madison in 1803?
The Judicial Review
What is the functional basis for the existence of political parties in the United States?
To organize political ideas and influence the government’s function
The United States president is elected by:
An Electoral College chosen based on different criteria in each state
Which of the following is not a role or responsibility of the federal government?
To conduct and regulate intrastate trade
Based on the Constitution, which one of the following is true regarding the relationship between states and the federal government?
The laws of the state take precedence over federal laws, except the Constitution
How does the republican system avoid the need for formation of coalitions for guaranteeing an effective government?
By independent election of the chief executive
What is the major difference between the parliamentary and republican systems of representative government?
In the parliamentary system, the executive is selected by the legislative branch
Which article of the Constitution prohibits the administration of a religious test for the political candidates?
Article six
Which of the following amendments to the U.S. Constitution encouraged voter participation from all social classes?
24th Amendment
What is Marginal Cost?
The change in the cost of producing more units of a product
What is the basic assumption in using non-monetary incentives in increasing productivity?
That the labor force does not conform to the “man as machine” stereotype
How does the notion of Private Property help economic productivity?
It encourages the improvement of marginal resources
How does a Free Market provide for individual liberty?
It allows producers to take risks
What is the basic role of the market?
To set and control prices of goods
What is the major function of the government in a Free Market economy?
To create and regulate a monetary system
How does the government control the interest rate?
By controlling the flow of cash in the economy
What has been the most important achievement of labor unions?
Setting up a minimum wage
How does off-shoring production affect domestic economy?
It shifts the flow of capital away from domestic income
How does the theory of Comparative Advantage benefit the domestic economy?
By lowering the cost of production
In what ways does the globalization of the US economy hurt the domestic economy?
It takes the regulations out of the hands of the government
What was the major form of imposing trade restrictions during the Great Depression?
Imposing high tariffs on foreign goods
What countries are parties to NAFTA?
US, Canada, and Mexico
What is the effect of international trade on the strength of a national currency?
High volume of imports makes a currency weak
How is currency exchange rate established?
By determining the value of one currency against that of another one
What was the environmental situation and settlement pattern of California prior to the arrival of the Europeans?
It was sparsely populated and had very few agriculturally viable areas due to low rainfall
How was California brought under Spanish rule?
By establishing Christian missions to convert the natives
What event resulted in the conquest of California from the Mexican government?
The Mexican-American War
How did the California Gold Rush affect the larger US economy?
It financed the completion of the transcontinental railroad
What was the most important achievement of the Progressive Era in California?
The establishment of initiative, referendum, and recall
How was California able to attract high technology investment in the Twentieth Century?
By providing a high number of educated workers via an efficient educational initiative
Which of the following has been the major negative outcome of California’s economic success?
Increased air pollution
Article 1
2 houses, requirement for leadership, term limits
Article 2
Executive branch. Requirements for presidency
Article 3
Judicial branch, requirements
Article 4
States rights. Extradition rights between states. Legality of each state’s laws
Article 5
How amendments happen
Article 6
Constitution as law of the land
Article 7
Ratification of statehood
