stud
bud
Sign up
Log in
Home
Library
Explore
SAT
More
P.4 Kayla Jose- Final Exam Flashcards | StudBud
Explore
/
P.4 Kayla Jose- Final Exam
P.4 Kayla Jose- Final Exam
50 terms
·
StudBud Administration
·
1 play
Imported from external platform
Flashcards
50 cards
F
Practice quiz
P
Host live
L
Questions
50
Answers
1
What is a key power of judicial review?
To declare laws unconstitutional
To declare laws
To make laws
To appoint judges
2
What is a veto?
A political party´s platform
A vote to approve a law
A type of court decision
A vote to rejct a law
3
Whats a example of a right protected by the 8th Amendment?
Protection from cruel and unusual punishment
Right to a fair trial
Freedom of speech
Protection from unreasonable searches
4
What was the main outcome of the 1966 Supreme Court case Miranda v. Arizona?
Police must read suspects their rights
Police can question suspects without lawyers
Lawyers are optional
Suspects cannot remain silent
5
Which country is a close ally of the United States?
China
Iran
Russia
United Kingdom
6
What form of government lets citizens make decisions directly through votes?
Authoritarianism
Constitutional Monarchy
Representative Democracy
Direct Democracy
7
Which branch checks the President´s power to make treaties?
Judicial
Executive
All of the above
Legislative
8
Which country is a major rival of the United States?
Japan
China
Mexico
Canada
9
What is another term for capital punishment
Parole
death penalty
Probation
Life imprisonment
10
What is one power granted to Congress by the United States Constitution?
All of the above
To appoint federal judges
Serve as Commandor-in-Chief
To regulate foreign commerce
11
When was the United States birthday?
August 2, 1776
July 4, 1776
July 4, 1775
September 13, 1787
12
What was a core aspect of Malcolm X´s philosophy?
Integration through education reform
Black nationalism and self defense
Nonvoilent civil disobedience
Economic equality through socialism
13
What form of government elects representatives to make decisions on behalf of the people?
Authoritarianism
Monarchy
Representative Democracy
Direct Democracy
14
What is the KEY power of the President?
to declare war
To grant pardons and reprieves
To make laws
To grant pardons and reprieves
15
What are the terms for United States Representatives and Senators?
4 year for Representatives, 6 years for Senators
2 years for Representatives, 6 years for Senators
2 years for Representatives, 4 years for Senators
4 years for Representatives, 2 years for Senators
16
What does the Supremacy Clause in the United States constitution state?
State law takes precedence over federal law
Federal law takes precedence over state law
The President has absolute authority
Congress has the power to overturn Supreme Court decisions.
17
What is the main purpose of the Preamble to the United States Constitution?
To establish the branches of government
To introduce the purpose and goals of the Constitution
To list the Bill of Rights
To provide a history of the American Revolution
18
If the President is unable, who´s next in line?
Vice president
Secretary of state
Chief of Justice
Speaker of the house
19
What was Alexander Hamilton´s role?
Secretary of State
Secretary of the Treasury
President
Vice President
20
What does CIA stand for?
Counter Intelligence
Classified Information Agency
Central Intelligence Agency
Central Investigation Agency
21
What´s an example of restriction on individual liberty?
Freedom of speech
Right to a fair trial
curfew laws
Right to bear arms
22
What was the main issue in the 1954 Supreme Court case Brown v. Board of Education?
School prayer
Voting Rights
Freedom of speech
Desgregation
23
What is the minimum age to vote in federal elections in the United States?
21
25
18
16
24
What is impeachment?
Electing a new President
Voting on a law
Appointing a judge
Removing a President from office
25
What is apathy in government?
High voter turnout
Strong political opinions
Active civic engagement
Lack of interest in politics
26
What´s an example of promoting equality?
Women ´ s rights to choose their career
Affirmative action in college admissions
Segregated workplaces
Separate sports teams for men and women
27
What right does the First Amendment protect?
Right to a fair trial
Freedom of speech, press, and assembly
Right to vote
Right to bear arms
28
What´s an example of age-based discrimination?
Rejecting a 60-year-old job applicant
Requiring ID for liquor purchases
Firing someone for being pregnant
Giving discounts
29
What is a an example of popular sovereignty?
Citizens voting
Judge´s decision
Governor´s order
King´s rule
30
A driver pulled over by police says, ¨I´m sorry officer, I do not answer questions.¨ What right is the driver invoking?
Right to remain silent
Right to a phone call
Right to a fair trial
Right to an attorney
31
What´s the main purpose of the 14th Amendment Equal Protection Clause?
Protect right to bear arms
Prevents states from denying equal rights
Establish voting rights
Ensure freedom of speech
32
What´s a security threat that could compromise classified government information?
Phishing
Tailgating
Insider threat
All of the above
33
What is the primary purpose of the Legislative, Executive, and Judicial Branches?
To elect officials
To oversee state governments
To enforce, make, and interpret laws
To conduct foreign policy
34
What does the Fifth Amendment safe guards what specific right?
Right to a fair trial
Right to remain silent
Right to free speech
Double Jeopardy
35
What is the term of a Supreme Court Justice?
8 years
Lifetime appointment
6 years
4 years
36
What was the main issue in the 1973 Supreme Court case Roe v. Wade?
Right to bear arms
Voting rights
Freedom of speech
Abortion rights
37
What´s an example of a Democratic
Affordable healthcare for all
Reduced government role in economy
increased military spending
Lower taxes for corporations
38
What does FBI stand for?
Federal Bureau of Inspectors
Federal Bureau of Inspectors
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Federal Bureau of Intelligence
39
What was Joseph Biden´s occupation before becoming President?
Doctor
Senator
Buissnessman
Lawyer
40
Which of the following is an example of the protection provided by the 6th Amendment?
Protection against unreasonable searches and seizures
Right to bear arms
Right to a fair and speedy trial
Right to freedom of speech
41
What´s the main purpose of tariffs?
To promote free trade
To protect domestic industries
To reduce government revenue
To increase imports
42
What´s an example of a Republican value?
Higher taxes
Reduced government spending
Nationalizing industries
Government-provided healthcare
43
What are civil rights?
Laws regulating foreign policy
Rights granted by a state
Protections against discrimination
Powers held by the President
44
What does the saying "I do not consent to search¨ mean?
You´re refusing to answer questions
You´re denying permission for a search
You´re requesting an attorney
You´re allowing a search without a warrant
45
What´s the main purpose of the electoral College?
To make the election process more complex
To give each state a voice in the election
To abolish the popular vote
To let Congress choose the President
46
What was an example of Martin Luther King Jr´s nonviolent resistance?
The Stonewall Riots
The Montgomery Bus Boycott
The Watts Riots
The Black Panther Party
47
What is propaganda?
Information to influence people
False information
Old information
True information
48
What is a Libel?
False spoken words
False written words
Verbal argument
Physical harm
49
Which of the following was a past Presidential-Vice Presidential combo?
Bush-Clinton
Obama-Biden
Trump-Pence
Reagan-Carter
50
Is a false statement spoken about someone considered slander?
Yes
Only in written
Only if true
No
