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What is the first sentence of the U.S. Constitution and the last 3 words of the 10th Amendment?

"We the People of the United States of America..." / "...to the people.".

"This Constitution of the United States of America..." / "...for the people.".

"We hold these truths to be self-evident..." / "...of the people.".

Why were the first 10 Amendments to the U.S. Constitution not included in the original writing of the Constitution itself?

They could not agree on all of them.

By making a list of them, they worried that the list could be interpreted as the only rights the people had.

All of the above.

What are the "Enumerated Powers" of the U.S. Constitution?

A list of Legislative powers.

A list of numbered powers.

A list of Executive powers

Why has the Japanese island of Okinawa been the object of

extensive Japanese/U.S. negotiations (Chapter 17)?

Okinawa's regional "strategic location" and its continued use as a U.S. Military base.

Okinawa's continued economic importance and its regional "strategic location".

All of the above.

What is "NAFTA", which U.S. Administration negotiated it, and what has been its impact (Chapter 20)?

It is the "North American Free Trade Agreement". The Clinton Administration negotiated it and it greatly expanded U.S. Foreign trade and Mexico's economy.

It is the "North American Free Trade Agreement". The Clinton Administration negotiated it and it resulted in a considerable loss of jobs in the U.S.

All of the above.

Historically, what has been the nature of the relationship between the U.S. Presidents and their "State Departments"?

Extensive reliance, cooperation, and joint policy development & implementation.

Avoidance, rivalry, mis-trust, and presidential-driven policy development & implementation.

All of the above.

What impact did the Nixon / Kissinger Administration have on the Vietnam War (Chapter 17)?

In an effort to "end" the war, they escalated (increased) it.

They engaged in a transfer of military control referred to as "Vietnamization".

All of the above.

What pieces of British Legislation were directly responsible for the "Boston Tea Party" ?

The ""Coercive Acts".

The "Stamp Act of 1765" and the "Townshend Acts of 1767".

All of the above.

What was the nature of the relationship between President Richard Nixon and Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, and what was the "working-atmosphere" of the Nixon Administration (Chapter 17)?

Jealousy and mistrust / "secretive".

Teamwork and constructive-criticism / "cooperative".

All of the above.

Which branch of the U.S. Government has the power of "Federal Judicial Appointment", and what is the maximum number of "Supreme Court Justices" established by the U.S. Constitution?

The Judicial Branch; - 12 Justices.

The Executive Branch; - 12 Justices

The Executive Branch; - there is no Constitutional limitation on the number of Supreme Court Justices.

Who was "Willy Brandt" and what impact did he have on the "Cold War" (Chapters 17 & 19)?

The Chancellor of West Germany who dropped to his knees in a gesture of penitence after placing a wreath on the Warsaw-Ghetto Holocaust Memorial.

A & B and a winner of the "Nobel Peace Prize".

Chancellor of West Germany and author of "Ostpolitik".

How & why was "Washington D.C." created?

It was created as a "compromise" between President Washington, Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton.

It was created because the Southern States did not like the "Nation's Capital" located in New York City

All of the above.

Where did the concept of Republicanism and the Democratic idea of a Government of the People, by the People, and for the People that was attempted by the British colonies on the East coast of North America originally come from?

The Enlightenment Philosophers

Abraham Lincoln

The Middle Ages.

What was the "Boston Tea Party"?

A colonial protest in response to the monopoly given the British East India Company.

A controversial action, criticized by some of the "Founding Fathers"

All of the above.

Why does John Hancock's signature on the "Declaration of Independence" appear in letters much larger than the other signatures?

He was angry with King George III for confiscating his ship the "Liberty" .

He wanted King George III to be able to see his signature without his glasses.

All of the above.

What was the "Cold War", and how & why did it end (Chapters 17, 19, 20)?

The "Bi-polarization" of global politics / the fall of Communism.

An "Arms Race" / the collapse of the Soviet economy

All of the above.

What is the "Supremacy Clause" of the U.S. Constitution?

A Clause which states that the People are the source of Constitutional power, and as such, are "Supreme" over it.

A Clause which makes Federal Law the Supreme Law of the Land .

A Clause which makes the President the Supreme Commander-in-Chief over the U.S. Military .

What events led up to World War II (Chapters 10 & 13)?

World War I and the signing of the Treaty of Versailles.

The Global Financial Crisis known as the "Crash of 1929" and the rise of the National Socialist Movement in Germany.

All of the above.

What does the "10th Amendment" to the U.S. Constitution contain?

A Clause stating that the powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution are reserved to the States and to the People.

A Clause stating that the "Bill of Rights" was written at the request "...of the People".

All of the above.

How many Articles does the U.S. Constitution have and how many Amendments?

7 Articles / 27 Amendments.

13 Articles / 27 Amendments.

9 Articles / 10 Amendments

What events led up to World War I (Chapter 10)?

The assassination of the Archduke of Austria-Hungaria & his wife and a complex entanglement of security agreements among the European nations.

Rising nationalism in Europe, conflicting boarder-disputes and competition for "colonial" power.

All of the above.

What was the "Truman Doctrine" of 1947, and what was its historical impact (Chapter 14)?

First expressed to Congress in 1947 in an effort seeking aid for Greece and Turkey. A Doctrine of the Cold War

It was the principal that the U.S. Should give support to countries or peoples threatened by Soviet forces or Communist insurrection. The Doctrine was seen by the Communists as an open declaration of the Cold War.

All of the above.

What is (are) the driving force(s) of Globalization?

Advances in Transport-technology.

Advances in Communication-technology.

All of the above.

What is the "Necessary and Proper Clause" of the U.S. Constitution?

A Clause which gives the national government the power to make law as necessary and proper to the legislative process.

A Clause which gives the national government the power to do those things that are necessary and proper .

A Clause which gives the national government the power to make laws as necessary and proper to implement the "Enumerated Powers" .

What is the significance of the square brackets, "[ ]" that surround the text of certain sections of the U.S. Constitution?

They contain "Amended" language.

They contain language that is no longer Law.

All of the above.

As students living and studying in Europe, why is it important to know something about the "Common Law Tradition" ?

It is the legal tradition of the U.S.A

It is the legal tradition of many countries.

All of the above.

How old must one be to serve as President of the United States?

25 years of age.

35 years of age

30 years of age.

What was "New France", how was its territory lost, to whom, and when?

The French colonial empire in North America lost to the British in the "French & Indian War" by the Treaty of Paris in 1763.

The French colonial empire in North America lost to Spain in the "7 Years War" by the Treaty of Paris in 1763.

All of the above.

In each Presidential Administration, when considering the factors that have an impact on the creation of U.S. Foreign Policy, what factor(s) throughout history seem to have the greatest impact (All Chapters)?

The political composition of Congress.

The President's personality.

All of the above.

Where can the "Enumerated Powers" of the U.S. Constitution be found?

Article 2, Section 3.

Article 1, Section 8.

Article 1, Section 10.

What does the "9th Amendment" to the U.S. Constitution contain?

A Clause stating that the aforementioned rights shall be interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court.

A clause stating that the "Bill of Rights" is not a limiting-list of rights.

All of the above

Did all British colonists in the original 13 colonies on the East coast of North America agree with the Revolution, and if not, what happened to them?

No, - many moved to Canada

Yes, they all agreed and by pulling together they won the war.

No, and they were treated as "Traitors".

What did Mexico’s “Zimmerman Telegram” of January 19th, 1917 contain and what was its impact (Chapter 10)?

An offer from Germany which stated that if Mexico were to join in the war effort, Germany would assist it in recovering the territory it lost to the United States. The U.S. Decided to enter WWI.

A secret request to use Mexico's Atlantic and Pacific ports for U-boat bases from which to attack the U.S. The U.S. Decided to enter WWI.

All of the above.

What "observation(s)" lead Christopher Columbus to believe that the Earth was "round"?

The "Trade Winds" change direction throughout the year.

Ships appear to "sink" over the horizon.

All of the above.

Historically, what has been the nature of Japan and Russia's relationship with the U.S. (All Chapters)?

They have both been allies and enemies of the U.S.

They have both served as strategic regional allies.

All of the above.

What was the "Marshall Plan" and what role did it play in post-war Europe (Chapter 14)?

A post-WWI plan for European economic recovery.

A post-WWII plan for European economic recovery

Answer A (above), which gave U.S. Industries access to the European marketplace.

What is the "Commerce Clause" of the U.S. Constitution?

A Clause which gives the national government the power to regulate trade between the States.

A Clause which gives the national government the power to regulate trade with the Indians.

All of the above.

What was the first form of national government for the American people and what was the principal reason it failed?

The Fundamental Orders of 1639, - too much State Sovereignty .

The Articles of Confederation, - The Government was weakly constructed.

The Articles of Confederation, - too much State Sovereignty .

Historically, what has been the nature of China's relation to the U.S. (All Chapters)

A relationship of consistent tensions and conflict

A relationship of extensive trade, growth, and development.

A relationship of great variability, including periods of great tension, cooperation, friendship, and trade.

It has been said that it was not so much the "Taxation" that the North American British Colonists objected to, but something else about their relationship with the Crown that led to the American Revolution. What was the problem?"

The abuses of King George III.

The fact that the Colonists had no representation in the British Parliament.

All of the above.

What is the U.S. Constitution's "Bill of Rights" and why was it created?

They are the first 10 Amendments to the U.S. Constitution and the people demanded that their rights be written down before they would ratify it.

They are the first 10 Amendments to the U.S. Constitution and Congress felt that they were necessary

All of the above.

What do the first 3 Articles of the U.S. Constitution contain (listing them in order)?

Congress, Judges, President.

Legislative, Executive, Judicial.

Rights, Laws, Courts.

What was "New Spain" and where was its Capital (All Chapters)?

A former "Spanish Viceroyalty" (1521 - 1821). Its Capital was "Mexico City".

"Colonial" Spain; - the largest geographic-Empire in World history, comprised of territory in North America, Central America, the West indies and the Philippines. Its Capital was "Mexico City".

All of the above.

Why has the legacy of Woodrow Wilson's foreign policy been so lasting (All Chapters)?

President Woodrow Wilson strongly believed-in & developed the foreign policy concept of "American Exceptionalism".

President Woodrow Wilson was one of the first "global humanitarians" who believed that "all people are created equal".

All of the above.

Why was the "American Revolution" an important event in World History?

It was the first of a wave of revolutions

It stopped British tyranny.

It created the United States of America.

Who is known as the "father of the U.S. Federal Reserve and the U.S. Stock Exchange"?

Alexander Hamilton

James Madison.

George Washington.

What historical role did the "Northwest Ordinance of 1787" play and what were two of its requirements?

It established the requirements for Statehood; - "60,000 Free Inhabitants" & "A Republican Form of Government".

It opened up the Northwest Territory to new settlements; - "Religious Freedom" & "Prohibition of Slavery".

All of the above.

What is the concept of "American Exceptionalism" and what has been its "legacy" (All Chapters)?

It is a concept of U.S. Foreign policy which sees the U.S. as "having a set of characteristics that gives it a unique capacity and responsibility to help make the World a better place". It has been historically used to justify a "record of conquest, colonization, and expansion unequalled by any other people".

It is a concept of U.S. Foreign policy which sees the U.S. as "having a set of characteristics that gives it a unique capacity and responsibility to help make the World a better place". It has been historically used to establish the U.S. "as a benevolent hegemon, one whose global supremacy is legitimated by its demonstrable commitment to spreading peace, democracy and shared prosperity".

All of the above.

What was the British response to the colonial insurrection referred to as the "Boston Tea Party"?

The British "Intolerable Acts".

British closure of the Port of Boston.

All of the above.

Why are the "Fundamental Orders of 1639" of historical importance?

It was the first form of Government to adopt democratic principles and a representative government.

It was the first written constitution and served as a model for the U.S. Constitution.

All of the above.

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