Did the governments of China, Mongolia, or Taiwan change after the 1980's? If so, what and how?

Mongolia and Taiwan allowed new political parties

The Electoral Collage was established by the Constitutional Convention because?

founding fathers wanted to keep people from making a mistake

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

Mongolia has no seaport, difficult to transport goods

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

members of particular religious groups

The biggest argument at the constitution Convention was between___.

the large states and the small states

The Preamble begins with?

We the people of the United States...

The government of Kim Jong-il controls the lives of the people who live in North Korea is by?

controlling info its people receive from the outside world

Syria's autocracy, led by the Baath Party, has limited personal freedom in the country by?

keeping Syria under a state of emergency since 1963

What is the religious importance of Jerusalem for Muslims?

Muslims believe Muhammad went to heaven from Jerusalem

Which of the following is NOT included in the Preamble?

to promote the pursuit of happiness

After Paul began to preach Christianity to people with non-Jewish backgrounds?

non-Jewish Christians began to outnumber Jewish Christians

Which of the following is a cultural exchange that the people of Japan have taken part in?

Japanese martial arts has become popular around the world

In the 1600's, the Tokugawa shoguns who ruled Japan tried to maintain stability and order by?

closing the country off from contact with the outside world

The legislative branch checks the executive branch by?

passing laws over veto with 2/3 vote

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1
Members of the House of Representatives are elected for?
four years
for life
two years
six years
2
Which nation(s) are reporters most likely to be free to report the news as they see it?
China only
Taiwan and Mongolia
China and Taiwan
China and Mongolia
3
In a command economy, who decides what goods will be produced?
Manufacturers
Company employees
Government
Consumers
4
The supreme law of the land is?
are U.S. Treaty
a law passed by Congress
Mrs. McDaniel's classroom rules
the U.S. Constitution
5
Did the governments of China, Mongolia, or Taiwan change after the 1980's? If so, what and how?
China, Mongolia, and Taiwan did not change after the 1980's
Mongolia and China both set up a second political party
China allowed new political parties after Tienanmen Square
Mongolia and Taiwan allowed new political parties
6
Gov proposed during the Con Convention that called for bicameral Congress based on population?
New Jersey Plan
Virginia Plan
Great Compromise
Florida Plan
7
The Electoral Collage was established by the Constitutional Convention because?
they wanted longer election period
None of the above
they wanted to confuse the American people
founding fathers wanted to keep people from making a mistake
8
Why is it harder for Mongolia to export goods than it is for China and Taiwan?
Mongolia produces lower quality goods than China and Taiwan
Mongolia charges higher export taxes than China and Taiwan
Mongolia has no seaport, difficult to transport goods
Mongolia has a command economy and has few goods to export
9
Unlike China, Mongolia became a democracy___.
with a command economy.
with one-child policy.
because of widespread famine.
with a market economy.
10
What religion, based on Jewish tradition, arose in the region around A.D. 30?
Hinduism
Christianity
Buddhism
Islam
11
In Lebanon, the democratic government's constitution requires that its leaders must be?
residents of certain cities
members of particular religious groups
residents of certain provinces
members of particular political parties
12
Power in the Unites States government is divided among?
seven branches
three branches
twenty-five branches
two branches
13
The term of the justices of the Supreme Court is?
six years
ten years
for life
eight years
14
Great Compromise was presented creating the Senate based on the _ and the House of Rep based on
Connecticut Plan/Pennsylvania Plan
Virginia Plan/New Jersey Plan
New Jersey Plan/Virginia Plan
Pennsylvania Plan/ Connecticut Plan
15
The number of Articles in the U.S. Constitution is___.
two
three
nine
seven
16
Bicameral means having?
three houses
four houses
one house
two houses
17
The Article that explains how a bill can become a law is?
Article II(2)
Article IV(4)
Article I(1)
Article III(3)
18
The biggest argument at the constitution Convention was between___.
the big men and the small men
the rich and the poor
the British and the Americans
the large states and the small states
19
The ___ acts as jury in an impeachment of a President.
Senate
Supreme Court
President
House
20
Which group in Chinese society is not given equal education and job opportunities?
Women
Buddhists
The wealthy
Men
21
Qualifications for who is allowed to run and become President of the United States are found in
Article I(1)
Article III(3)
Article II(2)
Article IV(4)
22
The total number of members of the House of Representatives is?
100
453
50
435
23
The title of the presiding officer of the Senate is the?
President
Speaker
Chief Justice
Vice President
24
U.S. Senators are elected for___.
for life
six years
two years
four years
25
Which amendment prohibits quartering of troops in time of peace?
Amendment III(3)
Amendment V(5)
Amendment IV(4)
Amendment IX(9)
26
Who controlled the government in ancient Japan?
Dynasties
Samurai
Shoguns
The people
27
The Dead Sea is a significant feature of the region surrounding Israel because the Dead Sea is?
in the middle of the Fertile Crescent
on the border of a mountain chain
the lowest land on the planet
a large source of fresh water
28
The executive branch can check, or control, the legislative branch by?
vetoing laws
asking Mrs. McDaniel for permission to fire all the Congress
declaring laws unconstitutional
controlling salaries
29
The first ten amendments to the Constitution are called?
the Preamble
the Civil Amendments
a bill of attainder
the Bill of Rights
30
Both North and South Korea are ___ countries.
flat
mountainous
isolated
tropical
31
The border between South Korea and North Korea is referred to as a(n)?
demilitarized zone
peaceful zone
war zone
economic zone
32
The 1st person that takes the President's place if he/she is unable to serve a full term is?
the President pro tempore
Vice President
Chief Justice
Speaker of the House
33
Which amendment says you have the right to bear arms?
Amendment I(1)
Amendment III(3)
Amendment II(2)
Amendment IV(4)
34
Economic conditions in South Korea as compared to those in North Korea can best be described as
booming
crippling
a command economy
interdependence
35
The Preamble begins with?
We the citizens need to form...
We the people of the United States...
When in the course of human events...
As people of the United States...
36
The government of Kim Jong-il controls the lives of the people who live in North Korea is by?
controlling info its people receive from the outside world
updating machinery in farms and factories
enforcing free trade with other nations
requiring every citizen to vote
37
Both Japan and the Koreas have been influenced by___.
a constitutional monarchy
shoguns
Buddhism
the Tokugawa
38
Syria's autocracy, led by the Baath Party, has limited personal freedom in the country by?
holding infrequent free elections
taking away women's right to vote in elections
allowing only two political parties to exist
keeping Syria under a state of emergency since 1963
39
One of the major problems North Korea presents for other countries is its?
economy
nuclear program
frequent natural disasters
aging population
40
Trade between Japan and South Korea is based on?
comparative advantage
scarcity
interdependence
output
41
What is the religious importance of Jerusalem for Muslims?
Muslims hold religious ties between Jerusalem and Damascus
Muslims believe Muhammad went to heaven from Jerusalem
Muslims believe Muhammad was born in Jerusalem
Muhammad built a mosque in Jerusalem before his death
42
Which of the following is NOT included in the Preamble?
to form a more perfect union
to establish justice
to promote the pursuit of happiness
to provide for the common defense
43
What does the crack in the Bicentennial Mall Wall symbolize?
The Civil War
WWII
WWI
The Vietnam War
44
After Paul began to preach Christianity to people with non-Jewish backgrounds?
non-Jewish people rejected Christianity, keep own religions
non-Jewish people intro Islamic beliefs into Christianity
non-Jewish Christians began to outnumber Jewish Christians
non-Jewish Christians became an minority in the new religion
45
Which amendment protects freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition?
Amendment II (2)
Amendment I (1)
Amendment III (3)
Amendment IV (4)
46
Which of the following is a cultural exchange that the people of Japan have taken part in?
Japanese martial arts has become popular around the world
Japanese government has been adopted by many other nations
The Shinto religion is popular around the world.
Japanese movies are seen throughout the world.
47
In the 1600's, the Tokugawa shoguns who ruled Japan tried to maintain stability and order by?
closing the country off from contact with the outside world
conquer nearby countries to create barriers to invasion
increase trade with Europeans
develop new writing not related to earlier Japanese writing
48
The rise of Japan as a military power in the early 1900's can be traced back to?
the Korean War
Confucianism
the Meiji Restoration
Hangul
49
The legislative branch checks the executive branch by?
reducing the President's salary
using the veto
passing laws over veto with 2/3 vote
declaring laws unconstitutional
50
Amendment states powers not specifically given to the gov. are reserved for states or people?
Amendment XVI(16)
Amendment XXVI(26)
Amendment X(10)
Amendment VII(7)
51
The Legislative Branch___.
veto's laws
enforces laws
explains laws
makes laws
52
Deng Xiaoping made reform in China, which included?
uniting China and Mongolia under on ruler
outlawing the one-child policy in China
ending communism in China
moving China toward a market economy
53
The total number of U.S. Senators is?
50
100
435
354
54
The Executive Branch___.
makes laws
declares laws unconstitutional
explains laws
enforces laws
55
Rural parents in China's market economy often can't afford to pay for school, so their children
often remain illiterate
tend to move away from cities
are urged to attend college
frequently find high-wage jobs
56
Many inventions were first developed under the rule of Chinese dynasties, including?
the plow and the printing press
the magnetic compass and gunpowder
the wheel and matches
the cotton gin and the steam engine
57
The Judicial Branch?
vetoes laws
makes laws
enforces laws
interprets laws
58
In a command economy, poor planning is likely to lead to?
reduced consumer spending
product shortages and waste
more farms
lower prices
59
In 668, the kingdom of Silla conquered the Korean kingdoms and pushed _empire off the peninsula
Chinese
Japanese
Russian
Indian
60
Japan highly values ___, which has allowed it's economy to grow extensively after World War II.
the shogun
education
UN troops
saving money
61
What effect did workers' low wages in China and Taiwan have on export sales?
Other countries did not want the low-priced products
Other countries looked for even lower-priced products
Other countries made low-priced products themselves
Other countries quickly bought the low-priced products
62
What do the fountains at the Bicentennial Mall represent?
all of the rivers in Tennessee
The soldiers who died during WWI
none of the above
both
63
The first thing the delegates did at the Constitutional Convention was?
determine how many branches there should be in the new gov.
ring the Liberty Bell to call the meeting to order
find a bathroom
elect George Washington to preside
64
Amendment that guarantees a person cannot be tried twice for the same crime, or double jeopardy
Amendment I(1)
Amendment V(5)
Amendment VI(6)
Amendment IX(9)
65
The Article that established the Supreme Court is?
Article I(1)
Article II(2)
Article III(3)
Article IV(4)
66
The Judicial branches checks the Legislative branch by?
making them sit in "time-out"
firing the Congressmen who voted for the law
declaring laws unconstitutional
vetoing the law
67
Congress is divided into?
three branches
two houses
two branches
three houses
68
Before the adoption of the Constitution, the newly independent states were joined by?
Mayflower Compact
Magna Carta
Articles of Confederation
Bill of Rights
69
Japan's economy grew as Japan produced and exported well-made products such as?
furniture
cash crops
electronics
textiles
70
All appointment to the Supreme Court must be made by the ___and approved by the ___.
House of Representatives
Congress/President
President/other justices
President/Senate
71
More than 80 percent of all Japanese people practice a combination of Buddhism and___.
Shinto
Hinduism
Islam
Catholicism
72
How has gov. corruption in some countries in the region harmed people's standard of living?
By discouraging women from getting an education
By limiting access to the countries' mineral resources
By decreasing the size of the middle class
By weakening the countries' economies
73
Like the Arabs of the West Bank and Gaza strip, many Israeli Arabs consider themselves to be?
Shia Muslim
Palestinian
Lebanese
Druze
74
Which Amendment guarantee people have more rights than just the ones listed in the constitution
Amendment IX(9)
Amendment XVIII(18)
Amendment VIII(8)
Amendment XIX(19)
75
The number of members in the House of Rep. is based on___, while the Senate is based on ___.
equality/population
population/population
equality/equality
population/equality
76
The Preamble:
States the purpose of the Declaration of Independence
States the purpose of the Constitution
Concludes the Constitution
Influenced the War of Independence
77
Which amendment guarantees the right to a trial by jury?
Amendment VI(6)
Amendment V(5)
Amendment VII(7)
Amendment IV(4)
78
Why did fighting in the second Palestinian Intifada die down in 2005?
Israel moved more settlers into the West Bank
Israel agreed to a peace plan with the PLO
Israel removed its settlers from the Gaza Strip
Israel built barriers around the West Bank and Gaza Strip
79
Why did the relationship with Palestinians' and Israel worsen after Hamas won the 2006 election
Hamas wanted Israel to invade Lebanon
Hamas wanted to destroy Israel as a country
Hamas wanted to build barriers to prevent Israeli invasions
Hamas wanted to elect PLO rep to Israel's parliament
80
Which of the following is NOT a requirement to be a Representative?
must be at least 25 years old
live in the state from which he or she was elected
must be a natural-born citizen
a citizen of the U.S. for at least 7 years
81
In 587 B.C., the Babylonians conquered the Israelite Kingdom of Judah and?
chose Abraham as their leader
built a temple in Jerusalem
renamed the region Judea
enslaved people from Judah
82
Which one of the following is NOT a requirement to be a Senator?
a citizen of the U.S. for at least 9 years
live in the state they represent
must be a natural-born citizen
must be at least 30 years old
83
Which of the following helped unify and protect ancient China?
Confucianism
A command economy
Daoism
Powerful emperors
84
Why did Japan need to rebuild its economy following World War II?
Japan wanted to switch to an agriculturally-based economy
Bombing had destroyed almost all of the country's industry
Japan had a new democratic government
Japan was taken over by Korea and adapted its economy
85
To determine if a law is constitutional or unconstitutional by the Supreme Court is called?
Judicial review
Legislative judging
Executive review
Constitutional judging
86
Which amendment safeguards against excessive bails, fines, and cruel or unusual punishment?
Amendment IX(9)
Amendment VII(7)
Amendment X(10)
Amendment VIII(8)
87
Impeachment charges are started by the?
President
House of Representatives
Supreme Court
Senate
88
Which amendment protects people against unreasonable search and seizures?
Amendment I(1)
Amendment III(3)
Amendment II(2)
Amendment IV(4)
89
All revenue, or money, bills have to originate in the?
Executive branch
The House of Representatives
Judicial branch
Senate
90
The number of justices on the Supreme Court is?
15
109
27
9
91
A formal request written to the Supreme Court to hear a case is known as a?
writ of certiorari (cert)
ex post facto law
bill of attainder
writ of habeas corpus
92
What contributed to the rapid growth of Japan's economy following World War II?
New factories with modern technology
A decrease in exported goods
A poorly educated workforce
Fewer loans being given to businesses
93
Amendment that guarantees the right to a speedy trial with, if needed, a court-appointed lawyer
Amendment VI(6)
Amendment VIII(8)
Amendment V(5)
Amendment VII(7)
94
The number of amendments that have been added to the Constitution is?
twenty-seven
ten
twenty-five
sixteen
95
One of the economic challenges Japan has faced in recent years is?
isolation
unlimited government
recession
limited government
96
Which on of the following is NOT a requirement to be President?
a resident of the U.S. for at least 14 years
must be a resident of Washington, D.C. before the election
must be at least 35
must be a natural-born citizen
97
The man who is considered the "father of the Constitution" is___.
James Monroe
Thomas Paine
Thomas Jefferson
James Madison
98
What problem do Chinese cities suffer from?
too many hydroelectric plants
lower literacy rates than rural areas
air pollution
lower life expectancy than rural areas
99
One of the most important types of cases the Supreme Court hears, deals with___.
state vs foreign county
state vs state
Constitution
appeals cases
100
Jewish beliefs include following the Ten Commandments, which___.
provide guidelines for acting justly and fairly.
explain the customs of religious services.
give instructions for democratic government.
give directions for obeying Jewish dietary laws.

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