How did this amendment to the Constitution impact the political process in the US?

Women were allowed to vote in national elections

The diagram describes a cause that led to the writing of the DOI. Which completes the diagram?

Colonial demand for political change increases

How did the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 impact political participation?

All African-Americans could now vote

The picture is from a legal doc. Why are citizens obligated to respond to such documents?

to protect the constitutional right to be tried by peers

How does the Constitution address concerns that resulted from the gov't described in this pic?

The new government could settle disputes between the states

Which of the following may have caused people to opposed the Articles of Confederation?

Congress could not pay the soldiers who fought in the War

The phrase "We the People" and "More Perfect Union" appear in what document?

The Preamble of the Constitution

According to the posters, what is the reason Maria may be more qualified than Todd to be mayor?

her experience working in government

Which was an outcome of the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Brown v. Board of Education (1954)?

Public school districts that segregate deny equal protection

Based on this passage, what change in modern political society would Madison support?

Expanding the role of special interest groups in campaigns

Which of the following statements about the Republican Party is most accurate?

It is more likely to be conservative

Based on the gov't system in the US, which activity directly influences legislative decisions?

gathering signatures for a petition

In the political system, which issue is a basic disagreement b/t Republicans and Democrats?

the responsibilities of government

How are the author's views from this passage applied in the U.S. Constitution?

The Constitution limits the power of the federal government

How r Enlightenment ideas that influenced the Founding Fathers reflected n modern institutions?

The United Nations promotes universal human rights.

What lessons did future US leaders learn from the Supreme Court case United States v. Nixon?

The president is accountable for obeying the law

In the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution, what is the meaning of the phrase "We the People"

Gov't gets its power from the ppl and exists to serve them

Based on the picture, what can be presumed about citizen obligations?

Citizens support securing individual rights.

What does ERA stand for?

Equal Rights Amendment, It doesn't matter, it didn't pass and women don't count

Which documents influenced the colonists' views of government?

Magna Carta, Mayflower Compact, Common Sense

Which of the following comparisons is correct?

An autocracy might be a monarchy or a dictatorship

According to the table, what impact has media had on government?

Government is less likely to respond to public concerns

What is the purpose of the United Nations

To promote peaceful coexistence and worldwide cooperation

Like the US Constitution, the Florida Constitution establishes which of the following?

The Three Branches of Government

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1
How did this amendment to the Constitution impact the political process in the US?
Women were allowed to hold citizenship rights
Women were allowed to hold public offices
Women were allowed to vote in national elections
Women were allowed to contribute to political campaigns
2
The diagram describes a cause that led to the writing of the DOI. Which completes the diagram?
Colonial demand for military assistance increases
Colonial demand for political change increases
Colonial religious devotion increases
Colonial agriculture trade increases
3
Based on this passage, which constitutional principle does Madison describe?
judicial review
popular sovereignty
checks and balances
separation of powers
4
How did the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 impact political participation?
All women could now vote
All ppl who passed a literacy test could now vote.
All children of foreign citizens could now vote
All African-Americans could now vote
5
Which principle is included in the U.S. Constitution?
rule of law
confederalism
capitalism
right to trial
6
Which right is NOT mentioned in the U.S. Constitution?
due process of the law
petition the government
privacy
trial by jury
7
The diagram shows some general eligibility requirements. Which statement completes the diagram?
obtaining a driver's license
becoming a naturalized citizen
joining a military service
receiving a social security card
8
The picture is from a legal doc. Why are citizens obligated to respond to such documents?
to guarantee court hearings remain public
to protect constitutional right to confronts one's accuser
to protect the constitutional right to be tried by peers
to guarantee courts provide probable cause
9
What is one thing that both the federal and state governments are allowed by law to do?
Raise Army
Administer Elections
Collect Taxes
Negotiate Treaties
10
Which principle supports Presidential action to uphold SCOTUS decision to integrate schools?
constitutional government
checks and balances
separation of powers
judicial review
11
How does the Constitution address concerns that resulted from the gov't described in this pic?
The new government could regulate trade between the states
The new government could enforce treaties between the states
The new government could levy taxes between the states
The new government could settle disputes between the states
12
The Code of Hammurabi deals w contracts. What type of US law is based on the Code of Hammurabi?
civil
criminal
military
constitutional
13
What was the Anti-Federalists' greatest concern about ratifying the U.S. Constitution?
The lack of a strong military
The lack of legislative veto power
The lack of a bill of rights
The lack of a federal court system
14
Who do lobbyists represent in their attempts to influence government?
military officers
elected officials
interest groups
circuit judges
15
SCOTUS ruled recounting ballots violated the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment?
Bush v. Gore (2000)
U.S. v. Nixon (1974)
Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier (1988)
Gideon v. Wainwright (1963)
16
What score are you going to get on the EOC
1-2
3
4
5
17
Which of the following may have caused people to opposed the Articles of Confederation?
Congress controlled trade between the states
Congress had the power to collect taxes
Congress could not pay the soldiers who fought in the War
Congress granted too much power to the executive
18
Which option represents a way multiple perspectives are reflected in political participation?
State of the Union address
public meetings
legislative sessions
press conference
19
The poster below was created in 1917. Which type of communication is shown in this poster?
accurate
biased
informational
propagandized
20
Where can a description of U.S. citizens' civil liberties be found?
Pledge of Allegiance
Preamble to the Constitution
Declaration of Independence
Bill of Rights
21
The phrase "We the People" and "More Perfect Union" appear in what document?
The Bill of Rights
The Federalists Paper
The Mayflower Compact
The Preamble of the Constitution
22
According to the posters, what is the reason Maria may be more qualified than Todd to be mayor?
her experience working in government
her college education
her campaign promises
her political policies
23
The U.S. government is a member of which organization?
International Red Cross
United Nations
European Union
World Wildlife Fund
24
Which documents addressed colonial concerns about English policies?
Declaration of Independence
Mayflower Compact
Bill of Rights
U.S. Constitution
25
If the U.S. sends money to a war torn ally, what type of foreign policy is this?
Foreign Aid
Diplomatic Talks
Isolationism
Military Aid
26
Which was an outcome of the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Brown v. Board of Education (1954)?
Criminal defendants have the right to an attorney
Administrators may limit the content of student publications
Public school districts that segregate deny equal protection
Students have a reduced expectation of privacy in school
27
Based on this passage, what change in modern political society would Madison support?
Expanding the number of candidates in campaigns
Expanding the size of the Cabinet
Expanding the size of the Electoral College
Expanding the role of special interest groups in campaigns
28
What right do citizens have?
owning property
holding a job
voting
attending public schools
29
Which of the following statements about the Republican Party is most accurate?
It is likely to support increasing the power of the fed govt
It is more likely to be conservative
It is more likely to be liberal
It's members generally in Social Programs.
30
Based on the gov't system in the US, which activity directly influences legislative decisions?
watching political debates on television
gathering signatures for a petition
collecting opinions for a yearbook
discussing political issues at work
31
The diagram below shows steps leading to a historical event. Which event completes the diagram?
Annapolis Convention
Declaration of Independence
Whiskey Rebellion
Articles of Confederation
32
In the political system, which issue is a basic disagreement b/t Republicans and Democrats?
the support for the U.S. military soldier
the frequency of national elections
the legality of the U.S. Constitution
the responsibilities of government
33
Which statement describes an impact of the rule of law?
separation of powers
transparency of institutions
checks and balances
state of nature
34
How are the author's views from this passage applied in the U.S. Constitution?
The Constitution limits the power of the federal government
Constitution requires states provide for the common defense
The U.S. Constitution limits the rights of the people
Constitution requires the gov't to promote general welfare
35
What opportunities does the executive order create for citizens and the government?
to provide for the common defense
to administer justice
to establish domestic tranquility
to advance the common good
36
Which serves as a longterm protection against tyranny and is a foundation of liberty in the US?
the right to trial
the rule of law
the elastic clause
the commerce clause
37
How r Enlightenment ideas that influenced the Founding Fathers reflected n modern institutions?
The United Nations promotes universal human rights.
Colonies have been establshed 2 preserve popular sovereignty
Oligarchies have increased to safeguard natural rights.
The European Union encourages economic stability.
38
Which action represents an individual exercising a constitutional right?
quartering soldiers
civil disobedience
summary judgment
double jeopardy
39
What lessons did future US leaders learn from the Supreme Court case United States v. Nixon?
President is not allowed to have private meetings w/ Cabinet
The president is accountable for obeying the law
President not allowed to hold secret talks w foreign gov'ts
The president is responsible for enforcing the law
40
What does a person born in a U.S. territory automatically become?
A Naturalized citizen
A permanent resident
A refugee
A native born citizen
41
Which statement reflects the Enlightenment ideas of government as expressed by Montesquieu?
3
2
4
1
42
In the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution, what is the meaning of the phrase "We the People"
The people express their will by directly creating laws
The people express their will through political parties
Gov't gets taxes from the people and exists to support them
Gov't gets its power from the ppl and exists to serve them
43
Based on the poster, what conclusion can be drawn about the candidate?
Doug is running for president
Doug is running for mayor
Doug is running for judge
Doug is running for city council
44
Based on the picture, what can be presumed about citizen obligations?
Citizens resist registering for selective service.
Citizens support attending civic meetings.
Citizens support securing individual rights.
Citizens resist contributing to the common good.
45
What does ERA stand for?
Earned Run Average
Equal Rights Amendment
Elevated Republican Army
It doesn't matter, it didn't pass and women don't count
46
Which documents influenced the colonists' views of government?
Virginia Declaration of Rights, Common Sense, Bill of Rights
Magna Carta, Iroquois Constitution, Common Sense
Magna Carta, Mayflower Compact, Common Sense
Common Sense, AOC, Declaration of the Rights of Man
47
Which of the following comparisons is correct?
Socialism and direct democracy are often combined together
An autocracy might be a monarchy or a dictatorship
In a theocracy, the ppl have more power than in a democracy
Direct democracies are more common that oligarchies
48
The statement is from a political party platform. Which party's position is represented here?
Republican
Socialist
Communist
Democratic
49
According to the table, what impact has media had on government?
Government is more likely to respond to public concerns
Government is less likely to regulate the press
Government is less likely to respond to public concerns
Government is more likely to regulate the press
50
What is the purpose of the United Nations
To resolve international legal disputes
To set rules for international trade
To protect member countries from North America and Europe
To promote peaceful coexistence and worldwide cooperation
51
Like the US Constitution, the Florida Constitution establishes which of the following?
The right to form treaties with other countries
Small Claims courts
Delegated Powers
The Three Branches of Government
52
The poster below is by a civil rights group.What long term policy goal of the interest group?
electing candidates
improving citizens' lives
influencing political appointments
regulating elections
53
What is one way that the ideas stated in the Declaration of Independence are evident today?
selective service
voting rights amendments
term limits
equal employment opportunities
54
Which action is an example of a foreign-policy decision?
Congress increased support to newly arrived immigrants
executive order restoring relations with a communist gov't
raised education standards to make students competitive
President signed law to lower pollution near int'l border
55
Based on this passage, how is the author's view reflected in the U.S. political system?
Representatives are appointed.
Representatives are elected.
The monarchy supports self-government.
The monarchy creates limited government.
56
During which conflict did the U.S. declare war on Japan?
World War I
Vietnam War
Korean War
World War II
57
Which is a requirement for a person to become a naturalized U.S. citizen?
working in the U.S. for at least five years
serving in the U.S. military
being born to American parents
passing a U.S. history and government exam
58
Which rights listed in the Bill of Rights reflects this complaint?
equal protection, right of counsel, speedy and public trial
bear arms, due process of law, speedy and public trial
bear arms, equal protection, speedy and public trial
due process of law, right of counsel, speedy & public trial
59
Which conclusions can be drawn from these views?
Campaigning for elected office requires many opinions
Running an election campaign takes many taxpayers
Running an election campaign requires a large sum of money
Campaigning for elected office takes a large amount of time
60
Which Enlightenment idea is represented by the image?
checks and balances
separation of powers
social contract
natural law
61
Which individual protection is found in the Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution?
privacy rights
property rights
forced internment
civil disobedience
62
What is the official religion of the United States?
Jewish because Jesus was a Jew
Catholic, because JFK was a Catholic
Christian because the DOI mentions our "Creator"
None. The 1st Amendment says we have freedom of religion
63
Who would a citizen contact about a problem with the city roads?
the president
the mayor
the county commissioner
the governor
64
Which part of the U.S. Constitution states the six purposes of government?
Article IV
Bill of Rights
Article I
Preamble
65
Which founding Document was the first to have the Rule of Law
Declaration of Independence
Magna Carta
Common Sense
Mayflower Compact
66
Which type of law is used to help solve disputes between people or organizations?
military
criminal
civil
constitutional
67
Which system says that society should organize means of production for the welfare of all?
Monarchy
Communism
Socialism
Direct Democracy
68
What are the names of the two major political parties in the United States today?
Socialist and Republican
Democratic and Republican
Socialist and Libertarian
Democratic and Libertarian
69
What check does the U.S. Senate have on the president?
appointing judges
declaring laws unconstitutional
overriding vetoes
refusing to confirm appointments
70
According to the passage, which action did the U.S. Supreme Court find constitutional?
The death penalty may be imposed only on adults
death penalty may be imposed on neither adults nor juveniles
The death penalty may be imposed only on juveniles
death penalty may be imposed on both adults and juveniles
71
What has been one long-term result of the constitutional protection of free speech?
fewer laws limiting minority rights
fewer court cases involving minors
a more accurate election
a more informed society
72
What was Congress' response to the social movement symbolized in the photograph?
decreased commerce opportunities
increased religious opportunities
increased economic opportunities
decreased military opportunities
73
which of the following is a requirement to become a naturalized citizen?
Be born to U.S. parents
Be interviewed and pass a citizenship test
Receive an appointment letter
Live in the U.S. for six months
74
How did the U.S. Constitution solve a problem created by the Articles of Confederation?
It avoided the issue of states' rights.
It allowed the states to elect representatives.
It prevented the amendment of federal laws.
It enabled the federal government to collect taxes.
75
Why did Parliament eventually repeal the Stamp Act, which taxed goods like newspapers & cards?
The colonists were able to produce their own goods
The colonists established a blockade against British goods
The colonists started destroying British goods
The colonists began boycotting British goods
76
The statement was made by Thomas Jefferson in a letter. Why should this freedom be guarded?
keep the gov't from becoming the primary information source
to provide the news media with a guaranteed profit
provide the government with an accurate information source
keep the news media from controlling the political process
77
Which option presents a clear point of view?
propaganda
bias
metaphor
symbolism
78
How is this statement reflected in the modern American political system?
Congress enforces policies
The president enacts policies
The Electoral College elects Congress
Voters elect Congress members
79
What is a responsibility of the U.S. Senate in foreign policy?
nominating ambassadors
introducing tax bills
negotiating treaties
ratifying treaties
80
Which public policy view is reflected in the headline?
racial discrimination
racial tolerance
racial equality
racial prejudice
81
Based on this passage, with which complaint against the king would Thomas Paine agree?
persecuting immigrant groups
taking away political rights
taking away religious rights
persecuting racial groups
82
The Preamble of the Constitution lists six goals, including which of the following?
To form a more perfect union
To decide who can be a Supreme Court Justice
To decrease the power of the federal Government
To separate from Great Britain
83
How did the 24th Amendment allow more Americans to vote?
It required literacy tests before allowing someone to vote
It changed voting laws so that noncitizens were able to vote
It prevented grandfather clauses used to prevent women votes
It outlawed poll taxes used to prevent blacks from voting
84
Which is a constitutional requirement to run for Congress?
U.S. permanent resident
U.S. citizen
at least 25 years old
at least 30 years old
85
Which long term domestic policy goal is reflected in the graph?
physical fitness
career preparation
racial equality
public safety
86
What conclusion about international NGOs can be drawn from the graph?
They have increased democratic participation
They have strengthened terrorism
They have maintained world peace
They have decreased community involvement

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