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1
Which of the following is an example of an indirect tax?
an import tax that translates to higher prices at a store
a gasoline tax paid at the pump
a sales tax paid at a retail store
an income tax
2
The power of the courts to decide the constitutionality of an act of government is called
Section Review
the writ of certiorari.
the Great Power
judicial review
3
The writ of habeas corpus
approves searches and seizures.
sets up a grand jury
orders an officer to show just cause for imprisonment.
summons people to court
4
Upon what clause in the Constitution are the implied powers of Congress based?
Article IV, Section 3, Clause 2
the Eminent Domain Clause
Article I, Section 8, Clause 17
the Necessary and Proper Clause
5
Putting the interests of the whole ahead of the interests of an individual is an example of what?
Representative Democracy
Moral Education
Classical Republicanism
Civic Virtue
6
Test used by the Supreme Court to decide whether laws provide acceptable equal protection
the lemon test
the rational basis test
the de facto test
the orange test
7
What laws protect reporters against having to reveal their sources?
shield laws
source naming laws
rat laws
scab laws
8
Which of the following is NOT part of the procedure that must be followed under Miranda Rule
must be told that they may end questioning at any time.
A suspect must be told of the right to remain silent.
A suspect must be told why he or she is being arrested.
must be informed of the right to have an attorney present .
9
Most of the federal caseload is carried by the
district courts.
Major courts
Tennis courts
courts of appeals.
10
Which states were in favor of the representation that was set up in the Senate?
Free States
Slave States
States with smaller populations
States with larger populations
11
The president's power to issue executive orders has been upheld because it's necessary for what
for the faithful execution of the laws
for the protection of the citizens
for the direction of the military
for the administration of the executive branch
12
Who is responsible for drawing congressional districts?
The U.S. House of Representatives
State legislatures
The U.S. Census Bureau
Congressional campaign committees
13
Congress member who votes according to how the majority of the State's voters would vote is a
partisan.
trustee.
delegate.
politico.
14
As the leader of the armed forces, the President is known as the
chief executive
chief diplomat
chief legislator
commander in chief.
15
If President and cabinet disagree on capability who decides if the Pres continues to govern
the President's physician
Congress
the Supreme Court
the Vice President
16
Which of the following presidential roles involves leading the Democrats or Republicans?
chief executive
chief of party
chief citizen
chief legislator
17
Most presidential nominees have been
Senators.
Representatives.
Governors.
State legislators.
18
Why were at-large elections for House members unfair?
People in some districts weren't allowed to vote for a Rep.
Some district in a state wouldnt be represented in the House
Reps. could represent districts where they didn't live
The party with the majority of voters won all of the seats.
19
How must all major appointments made by the President be confirmed?
by both houses with a two-thirds vote
by the House with a two-thirds vote
by the Senate with a majority vote
by both houses with a majority vote
20
The ______ rule states that evidence gained illegally cannot be used against someone at trial.
8th amendment
Miranda rule
exclusionary
warrant
21
Which of the following presidential roles involves making treaties?
chief legislator
chief diplomat
chief executive
chief citizen
22
What are the expressed powers of the Constitution?
powers that can be deduced from whats in the Constitution
the powers spelled out explicitily
the powers that are required to run a national government
the powers that are upheld by the Supreme Court
23
What restriction does the Constitution place on bail?
that it not be excessive
that it must be more than you can afford
that is be affordable for everyone
that it must be set for all accused persons
24
Federal judges may retire at age 65 with full salary for life after
1 Year of Service
10 Years of Service
A lifetime of Service
15 Years of Service
25
In terms of foreign affairs, only Congress may
send troops to a region.
appoint ambassadors.
make treaties
declare war.
26
__________ is the false and purposefully vicious use of words in print.
lieing
yellow Journalism
libel
mud slinging
27
Congressional pay is determined by
the President.
the Congressional Budget Office.
voter referendum.
Congress.
28
Senators may be elected to how many terms?
four
two
innumerable
six
29
The first national notes of currency were knows as
silver dollars
gold certificates.
bonds.
Greenbacks.
30
In which role does the President hold all executive powers?
chief legislator
chief of state
chief executive
chief diplomat
31
__________ are NOT judges, but they may try cases involving minor offenses.
Clerks
U.S. marshals
Magistrates
U.S. attorneys
32
The official duties of the Vice President are to preside over the Senate and to
write legislation
lead the party of the executive branch.
choose the Cabinet.
help decide if the President is disabled.
33
Which of the following places or entities is served by a territorial court?
Idaho
Kentucky
Guam
Alaska
34
Why did Congress create the courts of appeals in 1891?
District court dockets were too long.
The Supreme Court needed a vaction
The Supreme Court was doing a poor job
The Supreme Court had too many cases to hear.
35
The 5th Amendment protects people against __________ in any governmental proceeding.
quartering soldiers
self-incrimination
police brutality
excessive bail
36
Those accused of Federal crimes are arrested by
Dog the Bounty Hunter
Military Officers
U.S. Marshals
U.S. attornys
37
Encouraging someone to overthrow the government is committing the crime of
picketing
passion
seditious speech.
anarchy
38
Baron de Montesquieu developed what influential ideas?
Natural Rights
Constitution
Life, Liberty, Property
Seperation of Powers
39
According to the Constitution, which of the following is NOT a requirement for a senator?
must be at least 30 years old
must have served in the State legislature
must be a resident of the State he or she will represent
must have been a U.S. citizen for nine years or more
40
What are the requirements for impeachment?
a two-thirds majority in both the House and Senate
twothirds majority in the house and a majority in the Senate
a majority in both the House and Senate
majority vote in the house and a twothirds majority vote in the Senate
41
According to the 4th Amendment, a warrant can be issued only in cases where there is
suspicion
immediate danger.
evidence
probable cause.
42
How does the Executive branch of government affect a law once it has been passed?
by deciding how to enforce it
by deciding whether or not to enforce it
by determining its constitutionality
by rewriting the terms of the law
43
Majority opinions become important examples, or __________, for future cases.
precedents
Rules
certificates
Trends
44
Large, complex administrative structure that handles the everyday business of an organization
administration
line agency
bureaucracy
staff agency
45
The inferior courts are those that
deal with international matters.
deal with domestic desputes
are beneath the Supreme Court.
Those that are corrupt
46
What is the 12-month period used by the Federal Government for financial management purposes?
budget cycle
annual statement
policy calendar
fiscal year
47
Government rules regarding assembly must be content neutral, meaning
the same for any group.
they can't break up church
they can't have an opinion
They can't be controversial
48
A constitutional court judge serves a(n) __________ term.
Unlimited
12 year
10 year
20 year
49
What title is given to most agencies under the Executive Office of the President?
department
administration
office
commission
50
What is the benefit to the nation of senators' six-year terms?
Senators have time to build a reputation for president
Make decisions based on what is right not public opinion
Don't need to accept as much money as other politicians
Senators are able to lead public policy.
51
Which amendment abolished slavery?
14th
13th
15th
16th
52
Before the Constitution was in effect, how did the Federal Government get its money?
by issuing bonds
through tariffs
by asking each of the States for money
through income taxation
53
The Declaration of Independence cited which philosopher for his ideas about the social contract and natural rights.
Baron De Montesquieu
Aritstotle
Jean Jacques Rousseau
John Locke
54
The President is the chief __________ when suggesting bills to Congress.
executive
diplomat
legislator
citizen
55
Rule by a small powerful group is considered what form of government.
Republic
Oligarchy
Democracy
Monarchy
56
The crime of treason is the crime of
going absent without leave (AWOL)
Refusing to pay taxes
levying war against the United States.
Printing negative statements about the president
57
Courts-martial deal with what types of cases?
cases involving tax evaders
disciplinary cases for the armed forces
disciplinary cases of teachers
cases involving the president
58
The first ten amendments to the Constitution are known as the
Peoples Rights
Inalienable Rights
Important Amendments
Bill of Rights
59
Most presidential candidates come from __________ States.
New England
Southern
Small
Large
60
What does procedural due process refer to?
the actual laws that are being enforced
the schedule for a court case
the manner in which a law is enforced
the way police behave
