Why did fighting in the second Palestinian Intifada die down in 2005?

Israel removed its settlers from the Gaza Strip.

How has government corruption in some countries harmed people's standard of living?

by weakening the countries' economies

Which of the following is not a requirement to be president?

must be a resident of Washington, D.C. befor the election

The Judicial branch checks the Legislative branch how?

declaring laws unconstitutional

What is the religious importance of Jerusalem?

Muslims believe Muhammad went to heaven from Jerusalem.

In Lebanon, the democratic government's constitution requires that its leaders must be...

members of particular religious groups.

The Electoral College was established by the Constitutional Convention because...

founding fathers wanted to keep people from making mastakes

States the purpose of the Consititution

Why did Japan need to rebuild its economy following WWII?

Bombing had destroyed almost all of the country's industry.

Why is it harder for Mongolia to export goods than it is for China and Taiwan?

Mongolia has no seaport + makes it hard to transport goods

When Hamas Party won Palestinian parliamentary election,why did the Israel relationship worsen?

Hamas wanted to destroy Isreal as a country

The biggest argument at the Constitutional Convention was between what?

the large states and the small states

What does the Preamble begin with?

We the people of the United States...

What contributed to the rapid growth of Japan's economy following World War II?

new factories with modern technology

Which of the following is not included in the Preamble?

to promote the pursuit of happiness

Jewish beliefs include folloing the Ten Commandments, which...

provide guidelines for acting for acting justly and fairly

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1
Qualifications as to who is allowed to run, and become, President of the U.S. can be found in..
Article 2
Article 4
Article 1
Article 3
2
Why did fighting in the second Palestinian Intifada die down in 2005?
Israel agreed to a peace plan with PLO.
Israel removed its settlers from the Gaza Strip.
Israel built barriers around West Bank and Gaza Strip.
Israel moved more settlers in the West Bank.
3
Before the adoption of the Constitution, the newly independent states were joined by the
Bill of Rights.
Articles of Confederation.
Magna Carta.
Mayflower Compact.
4
How has government corruption in some countries harmed people's standard of living?
by weakening the countries' economies
limiting access to the countries' mineral resources
by decreasing the size of the middle class
by discouraging women from getting an education
5
What does bicameral means having what?
two houses
three houses
three branches
four houses
6
Which of the following is a cultural exchange that the people of Japan?
Shinto Religion
Japan's goverment-style
Japan Movies
Martial Arts
7
The Article that established the Supreme Court is?
Article 3
Article 2
Article 1
Article 4
8
Which of the following is not a requirement to be president?
must be at least 35
must be a natural-born citizen
must be a resident of Washington, D.C. befor the election
a resident of the U.S. for at least 14 years
9
The ___ acts as a jury in an impeachment of a President.
Surpreme Court
Senate
House
President
10
The first person in line that take's the President's place is who?
the Speaker of the House.
Chief Justice
Vice President.
the President pro tempore.
11
What does the crack in the Bicentennial Mall Wall symbolize?
The Civil War
WWII
The Vietnam War
WWI
12
The Judicial branch checks the Legislative branch how?
declaring laws unconstitutional
vetoing laws
making them sit in "time-out"
firing the Congressmen who voted for the law
13
The title of the presiding officer of the Senate is?
The Speaker
The Vice President
The President
The Chief Justice
14
Which amendment guarantees the right to a trail by jury?
Amendment 6
Amendment 7
Amendment 5
Amendment 4
15
One of the major problems North Korea presents for other countries is its...
economy
frequent natural disasters.
aging population.
nuclear program.
16
The number of Articles in the U.S. Constitution is?
two
nine
seven
three
17
What is the religious importance of Jerusalem?
Muhammad built a mosque in Jerusalem before his death.
Muslims believe Muhammad went to heaven from Jerusalem.
Muslims believe Muhammad was born in Jerusalem.
18
What religion, based on the Jewish tradition, arose in the region around A.D. 30?
Buddhism
Christianity
Islam
Hinduism
19
Japan highly values _____...
chocolate factories
tecnology
UN troops
education
20
All appointmentd to the Surpreme Court mst be made by the _______ and approved by the ______...
other Justice/Vice President
Congress/Senate
President/Senate
Pro Tempre/House of Representatives
21
In Lebanon, the democratic government's constitution requires that its leaders must be...
residents of certain provinces.
members of particular political parties.
residents of certain cities.
members of particular religious groups.
22
In the command economy, poor planning is likely to led to...
reduced consumer spending.
product shortages and waste.
lower prices.
more farms.
23
In which nations are reporters most likely to be free to report the news as they see it?
Taiwan and Mongolia
China and Mongolia
China
China and Taiwan
24
The Electoral College was established by the Constitutional Convention because...
none of the above
they wanted a longer election period
founding fathers wanted to keep people from making mastakes
they wanted to confuse people
25
The Preamble...
Concludes the Constitution
States the purpose of the Declaration of Independence
States the purpose of the Consititution
Influenced the War of Independence
26
Why did Japan need to rebuild its economy following WWII?
Japan wanted to switch to an agriculturally- based economy.
Bombing had destroyed almost all of the country's industry.
Japan was taken over by Korea + needed to adapt its economy.
Bombing had destroyed almost all of the country's industry.
27
The term of the Justice of the Surpreme Court is?
ten years
life
two tear
seven years
28
Why is it harder for Mongolia to export goods than it is for China and Taiwan?
Mongolia charges higher export taxes than China + Taiwan.
Mongolia has a command economy+few goods to export.
Mongolia produces good of lower quality than China + Taiwan.
Mongolia has no seaport + makes it hard to transport goods
29
In the command economy, who decides what goods will be produced?
government
consumers
company employees
manufacturers
30
Which amendment safeguards against excessive bails and cruel or unusual punishment?
Amendment 8
Amendment 9
Amendment 10
Amendment 7
31
When Hamas Party won Palestinian parliamentary election,why did the Israel relationship worsen?
Hamas wanted PLO representatives to Israel's parlement
Hamas wanted Isreal to invade Lebanon
Hamas wanted security barriers to prevent Israel's invations
Hamas wanted to destroy Isreal as a country
32
Which of the following helped unify and protect ancient China?
powerful emperors
Confucianism
a command economy
Daoism
33
The biggest argument at the Constitutional Convention was between what?
the British and the Americans
the big men and small men
the rich and poor
the large states and the small states
34
What does the Preamble begin with?
As people of the United States...
We the citizens need to form...
We the people of the United States...
When in the course of human events...
35
Both North Korea and South Korea are _____ countries.
isolated
flat
mountainous
tropical
36
What is the number of justices on the Supreme Court?
27
109
15
9
37
What contributed to the rapid growth of Japan's economy following World War II?
a decrease in exported goods
a poorly educated workface
new factories with modern technology
38
What is total number of U.S. Senators?
435
50
100
102
39
In 688, what empire was pushed off the penisula by the Silla Kingdom?
Indian
Chinese
Japanese
Russian
40
Which amendment says you have the right to bear arms?
amendment 2
amendment 16
amendment 3
amendment 27
41
Power not given to Federal government are reserved for states/people come from which amendme
Amendment 10
Amendment 7
Amendment 16
Amendment 26
42
Impeachment charges are started by the...
Senate
President
House of Representatives
Supreme Court
43
Which of the following is not included in the Preamble?
to promote the pursuit of happiness
to form a more perfect union
to establish justiceto establish justice
to provide for the common defense
44
What is the total number of members in the House of Representatives?
50
435
453
100
45
Jewish beliefs include folloing the Ten Commandments, which...
explain the customs of religous service
tells how to pass finals
provide guidelines for acting for acting justly and fairly
gives directions on being a Christian
46
The rise of Japan as a military power in the early 1900s can be traced back to what?
Confucianism.
Hangul.
The Korean War.
the Meiji Restoration.
47
Great Compromise was presented creating Senate, based on ____, and House, based on _____.
Virginia Plan/New Jersey Plan
Pennsylvania Plan/Connecticut Plan
New Jersey Plan/Virginia Plan
Connecticut Plan/Pennsylvania Plan
48
The number of member in the House of Representatives is based on_and Senate is based on_...
population/equality
equality/equality
population/poulation
equality/population
49
Which one of the following is not a requirement to be a Senator?
must be at least 30 years old
live in the state they represent
a citizen of the U.S. for at least 9 years
must be a natural-born citizen
50
What does the Executive Branch do?
enforces laws
makes laws
explains laws
declares laws unconstitutional
51
The first ten amendments to the Constitution are called what?
the Preamble.
a bill of attainder.
the Bill of Rights.
the Civil Amendments.
52
Members of the House of Representatives are elected for how long?
four years.
for life
two years.
six years.
53
All revenue, or m0oney bils have to originate in the...
Judical Branch
House of Representatives
Senate
Executive Branch
54
The Surpreme Law of the Land is?
Mrs. McDaniel's classroom rules
a law passed by congress
a U.S. Treaty
the U.S. Constitution
55
The executive branch can check, or control, the legislative branch by doing what?
controlling salaries.
asking Mrs. McDaniel to fire all the Congress.
declaring laws unconstitutional.
vetoing laws.
56
Which amendment protects people against unreasonable search and seizeres?
Admendment 4
Admendment 3
Admendment 2
Admendment 1
57
Which amendment guarantees the right to a speedy trial with a court-appointed lawyer?
Amendment 7
Amendment 5
Amendment 8
Amendment 6
58
Like the Arabs of the West Bank and Gaza Strip, many Israeli Arabs consider themselves to be...
Shua Muslim
Lebanese
Palestinian
Druze
59
What does the Legislative Branch do?
enforces laws
explains laws
veto laws
makes laws
60
The power to determine if a law is constitutional or unconstitutional is?
Constitutional judging
Executive review
Legislative judging
Judicial review
61
Trade between Japan and South Korea is based on
output
comparative advantage
scarcity
interdependence
62
What does the Judical branch do?
vetoes laws.
interprets laws.
makes laws.
enforces laws.
63
The first thing the delegates did at the Constitutional Convention was:
elect George Washington to preside
determine how many branches of goverment there should be
find a bathroom
ring the Liberty Bell to call the meaning to order
64
Which amendment protects freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition?
Amendment 2
Amendment 3
Amendment 1
Amendment 4
65
Did the governments of China, Mongolia, or Taiwan change after the 1980s? If so, which and how?
China's Communist Party allowed new political party
nothing changed
Mongolia and China both set up a second political party
Mongolia and Taiwan allowed new political parties
66
One of the economic challenges Japan has faced in recent years is?
non-Jewish people introduced Islamic beliefs to Christianity
non-Jewish people rejected Christianity.
Christians(non-Jewish) outnumbered Christians(Jewish).
non-Jewish Christians became a minority in the new religion.
67
Economic conditions in South Korea as compared to those in North Korea can be best described as
booming
interdependence
a command economy
crippling
68
The Dead Sea is a significant feature of the region surrounding Israel because the Dead Sea is
a large source of fresh water.
on the border of a mountain chain.
the lowest land on the planet.
in the middle of the Fertile Crescent.
69
Which group in Chinese society is not given equal education and job opportunities?
Men
Women
Buddhists
The wealthy
70
Power in the United States goverment is divided amog
3 Branches
435 Branches
100 Houses
2 Houses
71
The Article that explains how a bill can become a law is?
Article 3
Article I
Article 4
Article 2
72
What do the fountains at the the Bicentennial Mall represent?
All of the rivers in Tennessee
All of U.S. Congress
The soldiers who died during WWI
How many battles were in the Civil war
73
Which of the following is not a requirement to be a Representative?
must be at least 25 years old
must be a natural-born citizen
live in the state from which he/she was elected
a citizen of the U.S. for at least 7 years
74
Who controlled the government in ancient Japan?
The people
Shoguns
Samurai
Dynasties
75
Congress is divided into...
three branches.
three houses.
two houses.
two branches.
76
Both Japan and Koreas have been influenced by...
Buddhism
shoguns
a constitutional monarcy
the Tokugawa
77
The Legislative branc checks the Executive branch by...
declaring laws unconstitutional
passing laws over vetos with 2/3 vote
reducing the President's salary
using the veto
78
More than 80 percent of all Japanese people practice a combination of Buddhism and what?
Shinto
Hinduism
Catholicism
Islam
79
One of the most important tyes of cases the Supreme Court hears, deals with is?
state v.s. state
Constitutional law
appeals cases
state v.s. foreign country
80
U.S Senators are elected for how many years?
eight years
two years
seven years
six years
81
The plan of government that called for a bicameral congress?
Virgina Plan
New Jersey Plan
Great Compromise
Florida Plan
82
The man who is considerd the "Father of the Constitution" is?
James Madison
James Monroe
Thomas Paine
Thomas Jefferson
83
One way the goverment of King Jong-il controls lives of North Koreans is?
Controling what info comes from the outside world
Requiring every citizen to vote
Updating machinery in farms and factories
Enforcing free trade with other nations
84
Unlike China, Mongolia beacame a deocracy...
With a command economy
With one-child policy
because of widespread famine
With a market economy
85
Which amendment guarantees people have more rights than just ones listed in the Constitution?
Amendment 9
Amendment 8
Amendment 19
Amendment 18
86
The border between South Korea and North Korea is referred to as...
a demilitarized zone.
a peaceful zone.
an economic zone.
a war zone.
87
Deng Xiaoping made reforms in China, which include:
ending communism in China
outlawingthe one-child policy in China
uniting China and Mongolia under one rule
moving China towards a market economy
88
What is the number of amendments that have been added to the Constitution?
25
27
16
10
89
In 587 B.C., the Babylonians conquered the Israelite Kingdom of Judah and...
chose Abraham as their leader.
built a temple in Jerusalem.
enslaved people from Judah.
renamed the region Judea.
90
Many inventions were first developed under the rule of Chinese dynasties, including:
the plow and printing press
the magnetic compass and gunpowder
the wheel and matches
the cotton gin and the steam engine
91
What problem do Chinese cities suffer from?
lower life expectancy than rural areas
lower literacy rates than rural areas
air pollution
too many hydoelectric plants
92
What amendment guarantees that a person can't be tried twice for same crime/double jeopardy?
Amendment 1
Amendment 5
Amendment 9
Amendment 6
93
What effect did workers' low wage in China and Taiwan have on export sales?
Other countries made low-priced products themselves.
Other countries did not want the low-priced products.
Other countries looked for even lower-priced products.
Other countries quickly bought the low-priced products.
94
Which amendment prohibits quartering of troops in time of peace?
Amendment 5
Amendment 4
Amendment 9
Amendment 3
95
Beginning in the 1600s, Tokugawa shoguns who ruled Japan tried to maintain stability/order by..
increasing trade with Europeans.
developing a new style of writing.
conquering nearby countries to create barriers to invasion.
closing country from outside world to prevent disruption.
96
Japan's economy grew as Japan produced and exported well-made products such as:
cash crops
furniture
electronics
textiles
97
A formal request written to the Supreme Court to hear a case is known as a
writ of certiorari/.
ex post facto law.
bill of attainder.
writ of habeas corpus.
98
Syria's autocracy, led by the Baath Party, has limited personal freedom in the country by...
taking away women's right to vote in elections.
keeping Syria under a state of emergency since 1963.
holding infrequent free elections.
allowing only two political parties to exist.
99
Rural parents in China's market economy often can't afford to pay for school, so their children
frequently find high-wages jobs
tend to move away from cities
are urged to attend college
often remain illiterate
100
After Paul began to preach Christianity to people with non-Jewish backgrounds,
non-Jewish people rejected Christianity.
Christians(non-Jewish) outnumbered Christians(Jewish).
non-Jewish Christians became a minority in the new religion.
non-Jewish people introduced Islamic beliefs to Christianity

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