Praxis Social Studies Domain 3: Government/Civics/Political Science Welcome to your Praxis Social Studies Domain 3: Government/Civics/Political Science 1. Praxis Social Studies: Government/Civics/Political Science In the context of the U.S. government, the principle of "checks and balances" primarily functions to: A. Ensure equal power among all states. B. Prevent any one branch of government from becoming too powerful. C. Guarantee equal representation in the legislative process. D. Provide a system for electing officials. None 2. Praxis Social Studies: Government/Civics/Political Science The concept of judicial review in the United States was established by which Supreme Court case? A. Marbury v. Madison B. Brown v. Board of Education C. McCulloch v. Maryland D. Plessy v. Ferguson None 3. Praxis Social Studies: Government/Civics/Political Science The Federalist Papers were written to support the ratification of which U.S. document? A. The Declaration of Independence B. The Bill of Rights C. The Articles of Confederation D. The Constitution None 4. Praxis Social Studies: Government/Civics/Political Science "Dual federalism" refers to a political arrangement in which: A. Power is divided between the federal and state governments, with each having distinct and separate spheres of authority. B. The federal government has more power than the state governments. C. The state governments have more power than the federal government. D. Power is equally shared among the federal, state, and local governments. None 5. Praxis Social Studies: Government/Civics/Political Science The "necessary and proper clause" of the U.S. Constitution grants Congress the power to: A. Enforce state laws. B. Pass laws necessary for exercising its enumerated powers. C. Override presidential vetoes. D. Appoint Supreme Court justices. None 6. Praxis Social Studies: Government/Civics/Political Science The concept of "popular sovereignty" in the United States Constitution refers to the idea that: A. Only popularly elected officials can hold government office. B. All government power comes from the consent of the governed. C. States have the right to secede from the Union. D. The government must always represent the majority view. None 7. Praxis Social Studies: Government/Civics/Political Science In the U.S. political system, the "elastic clause" is significant because it: A. Allows for the amendment of the Constitution. B. Permits the expansion of congressional power beyond its enumerated powers. C. Limits the powers of the executive branch. D. Defines the powers of the state governments. None 8. Praxis Social Studies: Government/Civics/Political Science The "Great Compromise" during the Constitutional Convention of 1787 resulted in: A. The establishment of the Electoral College. B. The creation of a bicameral legislature. C. The three-fifths compromise for slave representation. D. The Bill of Rights. None 9. Praxis Social Studies: Government/Civics/Political Science "Enumerated powers" in the U.S. Constitution refer to powers: A. Granted solely to the President. B. Specifically listed as belonging to Congress. C. Reserved for the state governments. D. That can be inferred but are not explicitly stated. None 10. Praxis Social Studies: Government/Civics/Political Science The principle of "federalism" in the U.S. Constitution primarily refers to: A. The separation of powers between the three branches of government. B. The division of power between the federal government and the states. C. The process of electing federal officials. D. The right of the federal government to levy taxes. None 11. Praxis Social Studies: Government/Civics/Political Science The "Pendleton Civil Service Act" of 1883 was important because it: A. Established the principle of federal income tax. B. Created a civil service system based on merit. C. Allowed for the direct election of U.S. Senators. D. Ended the spoils system in federal hiring. None 12. Praxis Social Studies: Government/Civics/Political Science The "War Powers Resolution" of 1973 was enacted to: A. Grant Congress the exclusive authority to declare war. B. Limit the President's authority to deploy U.S. forces without Congressional approval. C. Expand the military powers of the President during wartime. D. Authorize military intervention in Vietnam. None 13. Praxis Social Studies: Government/Civics/Political Science The "Exclusionary Rule," established by the Supreme Court, is significant because it: A. Allows for the deportation of non-citizens who commit crimes. B. Excludes certain groups from immigrating to the United States. C. Prevents evidence obtained in violation of the 4th Amendment from being used in court. D. Excludes the use of military tribunals in civilian courts. None 14. Praxis Social Studies: Government/Civics/Political Science The "Connecticut Compromise" at the Constitutional Convention of 1787 was crucial for: A. Determining the process of presidential elections. B. Resolving how states would be represented in Congress. C. Establishing the boundaries between slave and free states. D. Deciding on the location of the nation's capital. None 15. Praxis Social Studies: Government/Civics/Political Science "Cooperative Federalism," often symbolized as "marble cake federalism," refers to a situation where: A. State and federal governments work independently of each other. B. State and federal governments share powers and collaborate on policy. C. Federal government has complete control over the states. D. States have more power than the federal government. None 16. Praxis Social Studies: Government/Civics/Political Science The "Full Faith and Credit Clause" of the U.S. Constitution primarily requires: A. Federal laws to supersede conflicting state laws. B. States to honor the public acts, records, and judicial proceedings of other states. C. All states to adhere to a uniform legal standard. D. The federal government to ensure the solvency of state governments. None 17. Praxis Social Studies: Government/Civics/Political Science The "New Jersey Plan" proposed at the Constitutional Convention favored: A. Proportional representation in Congress. B. Equal representation for all states in Congress. C. Direct election of the President by the people. D. A strong centralized national government. None 18. Praxis Social Studies: Government/Civics/Political Science The "Privileges and Immunities Clause" in the U.S. Constitution ensures that: A. Federal law is supreme over state law. B. A citizen of one state is entitled to the same privileges in other states. C. The rights of a national citizen are protected against state legislation. D. States cannot discriminate against citizens from other states. None 19. Praxis Social Studies: Government/Civics/Political Science The "Virginia Plan" presented at the Constitutional Convention suggested that: A. States should have equal representation in Congress. B. Representation in Congress should be based on population. C. The Articles of Confederation should be revised, not replaced. D. The President should be elected by a direct popular vote. None 20. Praxis Social Studies: Government/Civics/Political Science The "McCulloch v. Maryland" Supreme Court case in 1819 established: A. States cannot interfere with legitimate exercises of federal power. B. The federal government's power to regulate interstate commerce. C. The Supreme Court's power to overturn state laws. D. The unconstitutionality of the First Bank of the United States. None 21. Praxis Social Studies: Government/Civics/Political Science The "Gibbons v. Ogden" Supreme Court decision in 1824 significantly affected federal power by: A. Limiting the federal government's authority over interstate commerce. B. Expanding the federal government's authority over interstate commerce. C. Upholding states' rights to regulate trade within their borders. D. Establishing state monopolies as constitutional. None 22. Praxis Social Studies: Government/Civics/Political Science The "Plessy v. Ferguson" Supreme Court decision of 1896 established the doctrine of: A. Judicial review. B. Equal protection under the law. C. "Separate but equal." D. Unconstitutionality of segregation. None 23. Praxis Social Studies: Government/Civics/Political Science The "Baker v. Carr" Supreme Court case of 1962 was significant for establishing: A. The principle of "one person, one vote." B. The constitutionality of school desegregation. C. The legality of affirmative action. D. The unconstitutionality of the death penalty. None 24. Praxis Social Studies: Government/Civics/Political Science The principle of "stare decisis" is significant in the United States legal system because it: A. Allows the President to veto judicial decisions. B. Mandates that judges adhere strictly to the text of the Constitution. C. Requires courts to follow the precedent set by previous decisions. D. Grants Congress the power to overturn Supreme Court rulings. None 25. Praxis Social Studies: Government/Civics/Political Science The "Articles of Confederation" were replaced by the U.S. Constitution due to: A. The lack of a strong central government. B. Disputes over the abolition of slavery. C. The need to expand the United States territory. D. Conflicts with Native American tribes. None 26. Praxis Social Studies: Government/Civics/Political Science The "Supremacy Clause" in the U.S. Constitution establishes that: A. Federal laws and treaties are the supreme law of the land. B. The President has supremacy over Congress and the Judiciary. C. States have the ultimate authority over federal laws. D. The Supreme Court is the highest legal authority. None 27. Praxis Social Studies: Government/Civics/Political Science The concept of "judicial activism" refers to: A. The strict interpretation of the Constitution based on its original meaning. B. The judiciary's active role in policy making through its interpretations of the law. C. The process by which judges are elected. D. The power of the judiciary to declare executive actions unconstitutional. None 28. Praxis Social Studies: Government/Civics/Political Science The "Doctrine of Original Intent" in U.S. constitutional interpretation is the idea that: A. The Constitution should be interpreted based on the intent of the Framers. B. Amendments to the Constitution can only be made with the original 13 states' consent. C. The Bill of Rights applies only in the context of the late 18th century. D. The judicial branch should not interpret the Constitution but only apply it as written. None 29. Praxis Social Studies: Government/Civics/Political Science The "Reconstruction Amendments" to the U.S. Constitution include all of the following EXCEPT: A. The 13th Amendment, abolishing slavery. B. The 14th Amendment, granting citizenship to all persons born or naturalized in the U.S. C. The 15th Amendment, granting voting rights regardless of race. D. The 16th Amendment, allowing the federal government to levy an income tax. None 30. Praxis Social Studies: Government/Civics/Political Science The principle of "federal preemption" in U.S. law refers to: A. The precedence of federal law over conflicting state law. B. The ability of states to nullify federal laws. C. The division of powers between federal and state governments. D. The federal government's role in regulating interstate commerce. None 1 out of 30 Time is Up! Time's up