ACT 35 CIVICS

What role is the president playing when sending troops on military missions?

The Rule of Law says:

Which court case can lead to a prison sentence?

What branch of government makes laws?

What do Republicans and Democrats disagree about?

How does the Constitution keep one branch of government from becoming too powerful.

Which group led by Thomas Jefferson wanted a Bill of Rights added to the U.S. Constitution?

What is the difference between a primary and general election?

How does the judicial branch check the legislative branch?

Tinker v Des Moines decided wearing black armbands was free speech and ....

Which was determined by the Three-Fifths Compromise?

The 15th amendment states the right to vote cannot be denied because of...

Which of the following is not a power belonging to the Legislative Branch?

What is the introduction to the U.S. Constitution called?

Which of the following is a violation of the 4th amendment's protection from unreasonable searches clause?

If both houses of congress pass a bill, what must happen for it to become a law?

Which document grants power to the U.S. Government by the permission of the people?

Which is NOT a duty and responsibility of a U.S. citizen?

Most incarcerated people are in which type of prison?

Which part of the government has the power to declare war?

What branch of government is the President leader of?

What branch of government rules on if laws are constitutional?

Who pardons (forgives) federal prisoners crimes?

What new kind of government did the U.S Constitution create?

Which is a violation of the 14th Amendment's equal protection clause

One form of Civil Disobedience used by protesters- Goal of the Children's March

Why does California have the most members in the House of Representatives?

Which of the following is an example of government "social" policy?

How many electoral college votes are needed to win the general election for president?

Which of the following is a power that belongs to the States?

The president is the leader of which level of government?

How are conflicts involving same sex marriages, religious beliefs, and other constitutional rights settled?

The House of Representatives passes a bill to raise minimum wage. What has to happen next for the bill to become a law?

Which crime have most state prisoners been convicted of?

What is a SCOTUS ruling that becomes law known as?

Who believed in civil disobedience and non-violent protest?

Who has the power to investigate government officials?

What are interest group's goals?

The winner of the presidential general election is the one with at least 270 what?

Who benefited from the 3/5ths Compromise?

Which one of these are protected by the first amendment ?

What was the impact of the Three-Fifths Compromise?

If you are born in the U.S. you are a U.S. citizen because of which amendment?

Maria's parents came from Mexico to America one week before Maria was born. Is Maria a U.S. citizen?

Which of the four arguments below would be best for explaining why we have an electoral college?