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1
What is an example of federalism?
Everyone gets teleprompters
US Congress passes laws
The Principle that the national and state governments share power
Congress can declare war
2
What is the minimum number of members of the US House of Representatives representing each state? Article I, Section II
two
one
zero
ten
3
The Declaration of Independence formed a state-centered government
True
False
4
Which government officials are elected by the people?
Governors
City Managers
Federal Congressional Staffers
Federal Judges
5
What is the highest federal court in the U.S.?
Court of Appeals
The Parliament Funkadelic
Supreme Court
District Court
6
In what
1620
document do the writers form a "Civil Body Politic?"
The Magna Carta
The Mayflower Compact
The Articles of Confederation
The Declaration of Independence
7
How did the US Constitution resolve the dispute between slave and free states over representation?
Three-Fifths Compromise
Commerce Clause
Missouri Compromise
Supremacy Clause
8
The US Constitution formed a unitary government.
False
True
9
Executive privilege is defined in the Constitution.
True
False
10
What is the social contract theory? (Hobbes and Rousseau)
The people give up some liberty to receive protection
The government promises social welfare programs
The government requires citizens to register to vote
The government promises to protect countries that become independent
11
What is an example of a power reserved to the
states
?
Coining Money
Declaring War
Making Treaties
Creating School Systems
12
What is one power of the
US Senate only?
Declare laws unconstitutional
Pardon individuals of crimes
Approve treaties
Ratify constitutional amendments
13
What is the purpose of the 17th Amendment? (Sorry Rockefeller)
Direct vote for Senators
Prohibition of alcohol
Direct taxes for Senators
Tax on alcohol
14
Which Supreme Court case established the power of judical review?
Marbury v. Madison (1803)
Loving v. Virginia (1961)
Dred Scott v. Virginia (1857)
McCulloch v. Maryland (1819)
15
District of Columbia v. Heller (2008) is based upon which of the following?
14th Amendment and Equal Protection Clause
1st Amendment, and Free Exercise Clause
1st Amendment, and Establishment Clause
2nd Amendment, Incorporation, and States' Rights
16
What are two natural rights identified in the Declaration of Independence?
Bear arms and Life
Jury trials and bear arms
Pursuit of Happiness and Privacy
Life and Liberty
17
Which is the
core
theme of the
Anti-Federalist
Papers?
The Constitution should include checks and balances.
Government should support enumerated individual rights.
The Constitution should promote a strong government.
Government should support executive orders.
18
Which part of the US Constitution protects the freedom of religion?
Preamble
Article II
Bill of Rights
Article I
19
Which action is an example of
petitioning
the government?
Paying taxes
lobbying officials
Becoming politically informed
Serving on a jury
20
What is the length of a US President's elected term?
6 years
4 years
2 years
8 years
21
Who has the power to veto bills?
The SPeaker of the House
Super Why
the President
The Supreme Court
22
Which phrase is included in the Declaration of Independence?
I am a champion and you're going to hear me roar
In order to form a more perfect union
All men are created equal
For those about to rock, we salute you...
23
What is the focus of the 8th Amendment?
Warrants are issued under probable cause
Cruel and unusual punishments shal not be inflicted
Rights that are unenumerated should be left to the people
Citizens have a right to a fair and speedy trial
24
Which structure found in the US Constitution was included as a response to a
concern
expressed in the Declaration?
Universal Suffrage
Unitary Government
Separation of Powers
Limited Monarchy
25
Which US Supreme Court decision
originally
resulted in reduced power for state governments?
Texas v. Johnson (1989)
Brown v. Board of Education (1854)
Roe v. Wade (1973)
Plessy V. Ferguson (1896)
26
What is
popular
sovereignty?
Rule by an oligarchy
Rule by the people
Rule by a Monarch
Rule by "cool"
27
US v. Nixon (1974) was a case that focused on
executive privilege
as it relates to the President.
True
False
28
What is an example of judicial review? (Marbury V Madison)
The power of the President to pardon Kodak
The power of the House of Representatives to impeach officials
The power of the Supreme Court to find laws unconstitutional
The power of the Senate to "interview" potential Supreme Court Justices
29
What is the purpose of civil rights movements?
Establish Justice
Create New Rights
Secure equalities
Protest
30
How you feeling?
I need to study tonight,.
No
Like a crab on the beach
Actually I am built different
31
Which is a shared power in the federal system?
Collecting Taxes
Appointing Federal Judges
Freeing Kodak
Declaring war
32
The Magna Carta established the principle of rule of law.
True
False
33
How many amendments does the US Constitution currently have?
27
29
22
10
34
Based on the US Constitution, which part of government was intended to hold the least power?
The Judicial Branch
The Executive Branch
The States
The Legislative Branch
35
Which Supreme Court Case relates to freedom of
Speech
? (2)
US v. Nixon (1974)
Johnson v. Texas (1989)
Mapp v. Ohio (1961)
Tinker v. Des Moines (1969)
36
How well are you going to do on the FCLE?
Greattttttttttt
Supa Awesome
Gloop
Extra Supa Dupa Awesome
37
Which phrase from a letter written by Thomas Jefferson in 1802 reflects a freedom in the Bill of Rights?
Proceed to Toche Station to retrieve power converters.
my duties dictate a faithful and zealous pursuit of constituent support
Adhering to this expression of the supreme will of the nation
Building a wall of separation between Church & State...
38
Which United States Supreme Court holding impacted the way that religious practice was approached in schools?
McCulloch v. Maryland (1819)
Roe v. Wade (1973)
Joe v. Mama (1970)
Engel v. Vitale (1962)
39
What is the purpose of the Selective Service System?
To draft for compulsory service
To promote equality
To protect the president
To advance communism
40
Which phrase written by Abigail Adams to John Adams in 1776 is reflected in the
19th
Amendment? (rememebr 19th)
Are not... the common people vassals?
Remember the Ladies, and be more generous and favourable to them
some individuals discovered a sense of honour and justice
Cut the grass, John. The neighbors are judging us.
41
According to the authors of the Declaration of Independence, the government is responsible for protecting natural rights
True
False
42
What is the "rule of law?"
No one is above the law
The President may suspend laws in an emergency
I fought the law and the law won.
Only citizens should follow the law
43
Who elects the President?
Twitter
Electoral College
State Legislatures
Popular Vote
