US Political History Test 1

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What is this test? for University History, USA — University (USA History) level, USA.
For University students studying History in the USA
Section: History Political History (University) · Education: University · Part: History Political History (University) · Country: USA

Knowledge of history is essential for understanding the vast accumulation from past to present and for establishing cause-and-effect relationships among historical events.

This test will help you develop chronological thinking and prepare for history questions on your exams.

By solving this test of 20 questions, you can both test your knowledge and identify the topics you need to improve.

Question 1

Which branch makes laws?

A) Legislative (Congress)

B) Judicial

C) Military

D) Executive

Question 2

What is nationalism?

A) World government

B) Nation-first loyalty

C) No borders pride

D) Empire rule

Question 3

What is pluralism?

A) One group rules

B) No groups

C) Many groups compete

D) State decides

Question 4

What is the social contract?

A) Trade deal

B) Marriage vow

C) Peace treaty

D) People-government bargain

Question 5

What is legitimacy?

A) Accepted right to rule

B) Raw force

C) Wealth only

D) Foreign backing

Question 6

What is communism?

A) Private wealth

B) Classless shared ownership

C) Kings return

D) Free markets

Question 7

Which amendment guarantees right to bear arms?

A) Eighth

B) First

C) Second

D) Fourth

Question 8

What is elitism theory?

A) All rule equally

B) No leaders

C) Voters decide all

D) Few hold power

Question 9

How many articles are there?

A) Seven

B) Ten

C) Five

D) Twelve

Question 10

What is federalism theory?

A) One ruler

B) Levels share rule

C) No states

D) Church leads

Question 11

Which term means "No tax or trade power"?

A) the supreme law of the land

B) the first ten amendments called

C) the Articles' weakness

D) federalism

Question 12

Which term means "Restricted official power"?

A) the supreme law of the land

B) the first ten amendments called

C) federalism

D) limited government

Question 13

Which of the following best defines socialism?

A) Public economic role

B) No government

C) Only markets

D) Private all

Question 14

What best defines the elastic clause?

A) Bendy paper

B) Necessary and proper laws

C) State vetoes

D) Court term limits

Question 15

What best defines populism?

A) Expert rule

B) No elections

C) People-versus-elite appeal

D) Court power

Question 16

What best defines separation of powers theory?

A) Fast decisions

B) King's peace

C) Army control

D) Liberty via division

Question 17

Which term means "Getting things done"?

A) power in politics

B) the supreme law of the land

C) the first ten amendments called

D) federalism

Question 18

What best defines fascism?

A) Free markets

B) Extreme nationalist rule

C) Open debate

D) Shared power

Question 19

What best defines popular sovereignty?

A) Kings hold power

B) Judges hold power

C) People hold power

D) Generals hold power

Question 20

Which of these did Montesquieu propose?

A) One ruler

B) No courts

C) Church state

D) Split powers

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