HiSET Social Studies Domain 3: Government Welcome to your HiSET Social Studies Domain 3: Government 1. HiSET Social Studies: Government Which of the following principles is primarily demonstrated when two separate chambers of Congress pass legislation? Judicial Review Federalism Bicameralism Checks and Balances None 2. HiSET Social Studies: Government In the context of U.S. federalism, which power is specifically reserved for the states? Coining money Declaring war Regulating intrastate commerce Negotiating treaties None 3. HiSET Social Studies: Government Which U.S. Supreme Court case established the principle of judicial review? Plessy v. Ferguson Brown v. Board of Education Marbury v. Madison Roe v. Wade None 4. HiSET Social Studies: Government The concept of "separation of powers" in the U.S. Constitution is designed to prevent: The formation of political parties One branch of government from becoming too powerful States from seceding from the Union Foreign intervention in elections None 5. HiSET Social Studies: Government Which of the following best describes the concept of "federalism"? A government where all power is concentrated in a central government A government where all power is distributed among local governments A system of government in which power is divided between a central authority and constituent political units A government system where the legislative branch holds all the power None 6. HiSET Social Studies: Government The "necessary and proper clause" in the U.S. Constitution allows Congress to: Only pass laws that are expressly listed in the Constitution Override a presidential veto without any majority Impeach the president without the Senate's approval Make laws required for the execution of its enumerated powers None 7. HiSET Social Studies: Government Which of the following best defines a republic? A government where the head of state is also the head of government A direct democracy where citizens vote on all laws A system where representatives are elected to make policy decisions A government controlled by a single political party None 8. HiSET Social Studies: Government The Tenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution addresses: Freedom of speech The rights of states and the people The abolition of slavery The right to bear arms None 9. HiSET Social Studies: Government The principle of "consent of the governed" is most closely related to which of the following concepts? Judicial activism Popular sovereignty Separation of church and state Federalism None 10. HiSET Social Studies: Government In a federal system of government, which of the following is an example of a concurrent power? Establishing post offices Declaring war Levying taxes Regulating interstate commerce None 1 out of 10 Time is Up! Time's up
