The American Democracy, 10th Edition (Patterson)

Chapter 2: Constitutional Democracy: Promoting Liberty and Self Government

True or False Quiz

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1			John Locke maintained that a government, if originally put into place by legitimate means, could never be revoked legitimately.
			A)	True
			B)	False
2			The case of Marbury v. Madison established the power of the Supreme Court to decide the constitutionality of an act of Congress.
			A)	True
			B)	False
3			In a parliamentary democracy, policy is made by direct referendum from the people, since there is no legislature.
			A)	True
			B)	False
4			There is no provision in the U.S. Constitution for any form of direct popular participation in public policymaking, such as a national referendum.
			A)	True
			B)	False
5			The staggered terms of office for the House, Senate, and president were devised by the writers of the Constitution in order to provide the majority position of the voting public more opportunities to influence the government.
			A)	True
			B)	False
6			The U.S. Constitution was an attempt to strike a balance between representative government and limited government.
			A)	True
			B)	False
7			Over time, the American national political system has become more responsive to popular majorities.
			A)	True
			B)	False
8			Federal justices are allowed to hold office for life, unless they commit a crime.
			A)	True
			B)	False
9			Since presidential electors have been chosen on the basis of popular vote, there has not been a president elected who lost the popular vote and won the electoral vote.
			A)	True
			B)	False
10			Thomas Jefferson’s “Revolution of 1800” was based on rejection of the elite-centered politics of President John Adams.
			A)	True
			B)	False

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