The flow chart below depicts the organization of the Florida court system.Which court completes the flow chart?

Florida District Court of Appeal

Written by George Clinton, an Anti-federalist. Which sentence summarizes Clinton's views in this passage?

The U.S. has too many separate interest to form a single uniform Republic

Passage was written by George Clinton, Anti-Federalist, .Which sentence summarizes Clinton’s views in this passage?

The U.S has too many separate interests to form single uniform republic.

What was the purpose of the Preamble to the Constitution?

to identify the goals of the national government

In the preamble, what is the meaning of the phrase “to form a more perfect Union”?

to unite the states more fully under one government

How does an executive order differ from a statute?

an executive order is not passed by Congress

According to the Declaration of Independence, which are examples of natural rights?

the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness

What has been an important benefit of freedom of the press?

citizens are able to learn more about public officials

shows the three choices that the President has with a bill passed by Congress. Which phrase completes the diagram?

sign the bill, veto the bill, do nothing

Which example is a valid restriction of free speech?

a person is arrested for yelling "fire" in a crowded move theater as a joke

Which example violates the 6th amendment's guarantee of a fair trial?

a suspect is secretly put on trial by the police at an undisclosed location

What was one of the major weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?

power to amend the Articles of Confederation only when all states agree

The passage below is from the 4th Amendment. Which example shows a violation of this amendment?

Police enter a home without a search warrant.

Below is base on Supreme Court decision. Based on this , which conclusion can be made about our constitutional rights

our rights would not secure if we treated everyone’s rights as unlimited.

What is one way in which an individual citizen can influence the government?

sign a petition to the state legislators

The passage below is from a historical document. Which constitutional power was inspired by this passage?

Congress has the power to declare war and raise and support armies.

The diagram below shows the influence of a historic document Which phrase completes the diagram?

All free men have the right to trial by jury of their peers.

What is the main message of this advertisement?

monetary contributions have too much influence on elections

Which example illustrates the impact of the voting process on a typical school district?

school board members determine the districts annul budget

Which statement summarizes a belief of the Republican Party?

taxes should be lowered and the role of the government limited

Which British policy led to the 3rd Amendment?

lodging of British troops inside colonists' homes

Which is one ways of becoming a U.S. Citizen?

being born in the United States

What is a characteristic of free speech under the First Amendment?

The Supreme Court has ruled that there are reasonable limits to it.

What is the main purpose of Propaganda?

to influence the views of the audicence

Which example demonstrates fulfilling a citizenship responsibility, rather than an obligation, at the state level?

petitioning the state legislature to change a law

The statement by by George Jean Nathan, a 20th-century editor and critic. What did Nathan mean by this statement?

A democracy needs all of its eligible citizens to participate by voting.

Which idea in the Declaration of Independence did John Locke inspire?

life, liberty, and the persuit of happiness

Diagram shows the steps in the administration of justice when a crime is committed. Which step completes the timeline?

The accused receives a public trial before a jury of peers

How did Paine's reasoning in this passage influence the colonists' views of government?

They rejected the monarchical form of government.

What is the significance of the "Elastic Clause"?

Congress has the power to make laws necessary and proper to do their job.

What was the relationship with French,Indian War/English Colonial Policies that led to the Declaration of Independence

the colonists were financially responsible for the French and Indian War

How was the 15th amendment finally enforced by the passage of the 24th amendment?

African American were allowed to vote without restriction

Why did the Federalist believe individual liberties were not threatened by the Constitution?

the federal government was given only limited powers by the Constitution

The diagram below lists a number of characteristics. Which phrase completes this diagram?

the impact of the rule of law on government officials and institution

below shows the goals of govt set forth in the Preamble of the U.S. Constitution. Which phrase completes the diagram?

to provide for the common defense

Describes several powers of the U.S. govt. What has been the lasting impact of the structure of govt?

Govt power been limited to prevent/ branch from exercising total control.

Passage is from the Declaration of Independence. According to this passage, what is the main purpose of government?

to protect the rights of its people

The passage below is from the writings of John Locke.How did the ideas in this passage influence the Founding Fathers?

They decided to rebel against the British government

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1
The flow chart below depicts the organization of the Florida court system.Which court completes the flow chart?
Florida District Court of Appeal
. U.S. District Court
Florida District Court
U.S. Supreme Court
2
The table below compares different levels of government. Which phrase completes the table?
County Commissioner
Chief Justice
Governor
Mayor
3
Which of these societies is subject to the rule of law?
I and II
II ONLY
II and III
I only
4
Written by George Clinton, an Anti-federalist. Which sentence summarizes Clinton's views in this passage?
The U.S. has too many separate interest to form a single uniform Republic
Constitution gives too much power to state gov't for the republic to last
best form of government is a republican one with elective representatives
The Constitution should be approved because it will unite the country
5
Which shows the correct sequence for amending the U.S. Constitution?
IV
II
I
III
6
Passage was written by George Clinton, Anti-Federalist, .Which sentence summarizes Clinton’s views in this passage?
The U.S has too many separate interests to form single uniform republic.
The Constitution should be approved because it will unite the country.
The Constitution too much power to the state govt for the republic to last.
The best form of govt is a republican one with elected representatives.
7
Which court can have a jury?
U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Florida Supreme Court
U.S. Supreme Court
U.S. Disctrict Court
8
Which government office has these requirements?
member of the house of representatives
Governor of Florida
President of the United States
mayor or city with more than one million resident
9
What was the purpose of the Preamble to the Constitution?
to help the national government raise more revenue
to identify the goals of the national government
to overcome the threat posed by Shay's Rebellion
to explain the colonists' reasons for separating from England
10
In the preamble, what is the meaning of the phrase “to form a more perfect Union”?
to preserve states' rights
to unite the states more fully under one government
to create a separation of powers
to guarantee the well-being of every citizen
11
How does an executive order differ from a statute?
an executive order is not subject to the Constitution
an executive order does not have the force of law
an executive order is not passed by Congress
an executive order is not binding on the state
12
Which weakness of the Articles of Confederation was corrected by the authors of the Constitution?
no state governments
no relations with foreign nations
no elected representatives
no national court system
13
According to the Declaration of Independence, which are examples of natural rights?
the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
the right to free health care and education
freedom of speech and the press
the right to use the resources of nature, including air and water.
14
What has been an important benefit of freedom of the press?
candidates refuse to run for office because they are afraid of publicity
citizens are able to learn more about public officials
publishers can print sensational stories
photographers can follow public celebrities and profit by selling pictures
15
Which phrase completes the diagram?
activities of interest groups
roles of political parties
techniques of newspapers and print media
impact of internet and new media
16
shows the three choices that the President has with a bill passed by Congress. Which phrase completes the diagram?
sign the bill, pocket the bill, do nothing
sign the bill, veto the bill, do nothing
sign the bill, amend the bill, do nothing
sign the bill, refer the bill to a public referendum
17
Which example is a valid restriction of free speech?
a government agency censors a controversial newspaper before its printed
religious leader is stopped from calling her fellow worshippers to prayer.
students are arrested for criticizing gov't policies at a press conference
a person is arrested for yelling "fire" in a crowded move theater as a joke
18
Which example violates the 6th amendment's guarantee of a fair trial?
A accused is refused bail because the judge fear he will try to flee.
an attorney advises his client not to testify at her own trial
a suspect is secretly put on trial by the police at an undisclosed location
a trial is moved to a different county to avoid a biased jury
19
The passage below provides background information about a constitutional amendment.Which amendment is described above?
19th amendment
15th amendment
13th amendment
14th amendment
20
Which political party has these primary goals?
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Socialist Party
Communist Party
21
What was one of the major weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?
the power to create a judicial branch more powerful than the legislative
the power to collect taxes from all states and distributed evenly
power to amend the Articles of Confederation only when all states agree
the power of the states to write their own constitutions
22
The passage below is from the 4th Amendment. Which example shows a violation of this amendment?
Police search the car of man who speeded100 miles to avoid being stopped
Police search the home of suspected drug dealer after obtaining a warrant.
Police enter a home without a search warrant.
Police search an individual who is stopped while breaking a store window.
23
Below is base on Supreme Court decision. Based on this , which conclusion can be made about our constitutional rights
Under our Constitution, freedom is more important than safety.
our rights would not secure if we treated everyone’s rights as unlimited.
our freedom of speech guaranteed by the 1st Amend it cannot restricted.
Congress has the power to limit our freedom of speech whenever it wishes.
24
What is one way in which an individual citizen can influence the government?
save money from extra earnings
help a neighbor solve a problem
sign a petition to the state legislators
watch television to become better informed
25
The passage below is from a historical document. Which constitutional power was inspired by this passage?
The President has the power to make treaties with consent the Senate.
The President has the sole power to declare war.
Congress has the power to declare war and raise and support armies.
The government can quarter soldiers during times of war and peace.
26
The diagram below shows the influence of a historic document Which phrase completes the diagram?
All human beings possess certain natural rights.
All free men have the right to trial by jury of their peers.
The best governments separate their powers into three branches.
Natural law is based on the exercise of human reason.
27
What is the main message of this advertisement?
it is not expensive to run for elected office
citizens should donate more to political campaings
monetary contributions have too much influence on elections
taxes on postage stamps help to pay for needed public services
28
Which example illustrates the impact of the voting process on a typical school district?
school board members are placed in charge of operations of the district
school board members vote on the district legal requirements
school board members determine the districts annul budget
students/teachers elect their own principals
29
Which statement summarizes a belief of the Republican Party?
there should be higher taxes and more public services
the U.S. house of representatives is more important than the Senate
taxes should be lowered and the role of the government limited
state and federal elections should be held more frequently
30
Which British policy led to the 3rd Amendment?
special taxes on tea that resulted in the Boston Tea Party
lodging of British troops inside colonists' homes
restrictions on printed materials and pamphlets
new taxes imposed by the Stamp Act
31
Which is one ways of becoming a U.S. Citizen?
exchanging citizenship with someone from the United States
being awarded citizenship by Congress
buying citizenship from the Department of State
being born in the United States
32
The diagram below depicts relations between 2 branches of the federal govt. What is the best title for this diagram?
Checks and Balance
Limited Government
Federalism
Popular Sovereingty
33
What is a characteristic of free speech under the First Amendment?
the government can prohibit speech if most citizens find it offensive
The Supreme Court has ruled that there are reasonable limits to it.
citizens cannot violate the law by anything they might say
it protects oral but not written statements
34
What is the main purpose of Propaganda?
to resolve disagreements without emotion
to prevent one group from having an unfair advantage
to influence the views of the audicence
to provide impartial information
35
Which example demonstrates fulfilling a citizenship responsibility, rather than an obligation, at the state level?
paying local sale tax when making purchases
petitioning the state legislature to change a law
working as an employee for the U.S. Postal Service
enlisted in the armed forces
36
The statement by by George Jean Nathan, a 20th-century editor and critic. What did Nathan mean by this statement?
Citizens should refuse to vote if they don’t like any of the candidates.
A democracy needs all of its eligible citizens to participate by voting.
Most politicians are bad public servants.
Voters do not choose their elected officials carefully.
37
The chart below identifies a variety of acts performed by citizens. Which phrase provides the best title for this chart?
The Privileges of Citizens
The Rights of Citizens
The Responsibilities of Citizens
The Obligations of Citizens
38
Which idea in the Declaration of Independence did John Locke inspire?
freedom of speech
life, liberty, and the persuit of happiness
rights to a speedy trial with a jury of one's peers
separation of powers
39
Diagram shows the steps in the administration of justice when a crime is committed. Which step completes the timeline?
The Court of Appeals decides the main facts of the case.
A legislative body decides if the accused should be punished.
A judge determines the innocence or guilt of the accused.
The accused receives a public trial before a jury of peers
40
How did Paine's reasoning in this passage influence the colonists' views of government?
They invited George Washington to become king.
They invited King George III to visit the colonies.
They rejected the monarchical form of government.
They decided to seek a reconciliation with Great Britain
41
The diagram below illustrates various actions. Which action completes the diagram?
feeding the poor
demanding changes
voting in elections
paying taxes
42
What is the significance of the "Elastic Clause"?
Congress has additional unwritten power it can exercise at any time
Congress is not subject to the Constitution
Congress can do anything that a majority of its members decide to do
Congress has the power to make laws necessary and proper to do their job.
43
What was the relationship with French,Indian War/English Colonial Policies that led to the Declaration of Independence
forced to declare their independence to become financially independent
The Declaration of Indepence was right after the Tea Act of 1773
policies encouraged westward movement, which result in the war
the colonists were financially responsible for the French and Indian War
44
How was the 15th amendment finally enforced by the passage of the 24th amendment?
African American were allowed to vote without restriction
African Americans were allowed to vote onl on primary elections
African Americans now had to pay to participate in political campaigns
African Americans had to apy a fine to hold public office.
45
Why did the Federalist believe individual liberties were not threatened by the Constitution?
federal government would use its power to protect, not threaten liberties.
elected officials could be trusted to protect individual liberties
the federal government was given only limited powers by the Constitution
state government would protect individual liberties
46
The diagram below lists a number of characteristics. Which phrase completes this diagram?
the impact of the rule of law on government officials and institution
the separations of powers among the 3 branches of government
the rights and responsibilities of American citizens
the goals of government identifed in the Preamble to the Constitution
47
The diagram below shows the powers of a government official. Which official completes the diagram?
Governor
Chief Justice
Speaker of the House
President
48
below shows the goals of govt set forth in the Preamble of the U.S. Constitution. Which phrase completes the diagram?
to establish the best education
to promote full employment
to provide for the common defense
to maintain international order
49
Describes several powers of the U.S. govt. What has been the lasting impact of the structure of govt?
The structure has prevented the executive branch/having any real power.
The structure has allowed the judicial branch to exercise executive powers.
State govt have lost almost all of their powers to the federal government.
Govt power been limited to prevent/ branch from exercising total control.
50
Passage is from the Declaration of Independence. According to this passage, what is the main purpose of government?
to increase the ruler's wealth and power
to protect the rights of its people
to promote popular religious beliefs
to glorify the nation
51
The passage below is from the writings of John Locke.How did the ideas in this passage influence the Founding Fathers?
They decided to rebel against the British government
They chose to remain loyal to the king
They decided to separete the powers of govt among 3 branches
they decided to creat a system of checks and balance
52
Passage below Federalist No. 15, Based on this passage, why did Hamilton believe the Constitution should be ratified?
The U. S government gov't to buy additional territory from its neighbors.
The current govt of the United States was too weak to defend the country.
The United States needed a large army to expand into nearby territories.
The U.S. needed a stronger gov't to promote the wealthy Americans.
53
The excerpts below are from the U.S. Constitution. Which principle is demonstrated by these amendments?
U.S. citizens automatically enjoy the right to participate in elections.
State laws are superior to federal laws in a constitutional amendment.
amendment process has allowed the Constitution to adapt changes with time.
The amending process is used to emphasize the importance of a new law.
54
The diagram below shows the steps for amending the U.S. Constitution. Which step completes the diagram?
the supreme court approves the amendment
three fourths of state legislatures ratify the amendment
three-fourth of voters in a majority of states ratify it
the president signs the amendment
55
Which of these government actions would violate the First Amendment?
IV
III
II
I
56
The chart below lists a series of British taxes on the colonists. Why did the colonists object to these measures?
They were already taxed mor heavily than people living in Britain
They wanted to elect their own representatitives to Parliament
They no longer respected the rule of law
They objected to taxes tht were imposed withour their consent

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