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1
In which article of the Constitution is the Supreme Court and the federal court system discussed?
Article I
they are not discussed
Article III
2
Because of the _____ clause in Amendments 5 (and 14), the government must act fairly & in accord with established rules.
full faith and credit
census
verdict
3
How many terms may a United States Senator serve?
there is no limit to the number of terms
no more than two consecutively
two terms, just like the President….
4
Which of the following cases will go to trial in a federal court?
Johnny prints fake $1,000,000 bills with a picture of Pres. Obama on front
all of the above
Elsie Brown steals a mailbox full of letters from a post office.
a Missouri doctor is sued by a resident of Illinois for malpractice.
5
The ______ Amendment gives Americans the right to use firearms to defend themselves.
2
4
5
6
_________________ has power to regulate trade with foreign nations and among the states.
Supreme Court
President
Congress
7
How is each state’s number of electoral votes determined?
we don’t have electoral votes anymore because of the 28th Amendment
adding the # of Sen. a state has and the # of Reps. it has in Congress
the # of Representatives a state has minus the number of Senators it has
8
Read the sentence and select the correct answer choices
census, house seats, electoral college votes
house seats, electoral college votes, census
census, house seats, electoral college votes
9
How many electoral votes are needed for a person to be elected President?
270
There is no set “number”
300
10
_________________ has power to make treaties with foreign nations.
Supreme Court
Congress
President
11
The _________________________, has the
real
power in the Senate.
Senate Majority Leader
Senate
Speaker of the House
12
48 out of the 50 US states allocate their state’s electoral votes in what manner?
the percentage of popular votes each candidate receives equals the same
the winner take all method, whichever candidate wins the most popular votes
wins 75% of the electoral votes.
13
What is the burden of proof necessary for convicting a defendant in a criminal matter?
a preponderance of the evidence says the defendant is guilty
beyond a reasonable doubt the defendant must be found guilty
it depends on what crime was supposedly committed.
14
The 12 members of the ____________ deliberated for two hours before returning to the courtroom with a verdict of guilty.
census
jury
verdict
15
What article of the Constitution discusses the legislative branch?
Article II
Article I
Article III
16
Judge Samuel Alito researched his archives looking for a ______________________ in how to handle the case.
jury
precedent
restitution
17
What is the appropriate title for Lloyd Austin, who heads the executive department of defense?
Attorney General Austin
Secretary of Defense Austin
Defense Chief Austin
18
You are convicted in fed. court on charge of mail fraud & feel as ur rights were violated at trial, who hears the appeal
the Supreme Court and then a Circuit Court of Appeals
a state supreme court
a Circuit Court of Appeals and then, if accepted, the Supreme Court
19
The ______ Amendment in the Constitution gives Americans the freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly and petition.
3
2
1
20
In what building does Congress meet and conduct its business?
the White House
the Capitol building
Soldier Field
21
The two ways in which the police can enter a home without permission
legally
are…
With a warrant or if they have a hunch they will find something illegal
If they have a hunch they will find something or if they ring the doorbell
With a warrant or upon ‘probable cause’ that a crime is being committed
22
“We haven’t lost yet” said the lawyer to his client when the jury declared him guilty “we’ll file an ___ before sundown.
bail
appeal
veto
23
_________________ has power of judicial review whereby they can say laws are unconstitutional
Congress
Supreme Court
President
24
Which is NOT true of a grand jury?
there are 7-10 members
it decides the case by majority vote
it may pass (or hand) down an indictment
25
What are the three requirements for people interested in the presidency?
30 years of age, 14 years in the US, and a natural born U.S. citizen
35 years of age, 14 years in US, and a graduate of college
35 years of age, 14 years in the US, & a natural born U.S. citizen
26
_________________ interprets the meaning of the Constitution (including the Bill of Rights, etc.)
Congress
Supreme Court
President
27
Breaking someone’s nose because one was driving in a careless manner may lead to a (an) ____________________________.
precedent
filibuster
civil case
28
_________________ has power to declare war
President
Congress
Supreme Court
29
George Zimmermann posted $1,000,000 ____on July 6th & is free as he waits his trial on charges of 2nd degree murder.
jury
bail
veto
30
Senator Cruz’s riveting ________________ effectively ended any hopes of passing the new tax increase bill any time soon.
filibuster
verdict
veto
31
_________________ has power to impeach the President, federal judges, and other government officials.
President
Supreme Court
Congress
32
Driving drunk and hurting someone else in the process could result in
A civil lawsuit of driving carelessly and hurting another person.
Both a criminal charge and a civil lawsuit.
A criminal charge of violating a drunk driving law.
33
A person is tried & found innocent of a crime, she may be tried again for the same crime, only if DNA evidence proves it
False
True
34
The first ten amendments of the Constitution are known as the Bill of Rights.
False
True
35
The trial jury reached a _______ in less than twenty minutes, deciding that the defendant was not guilty.
verdict
sentenced
census
36
The ____Amendment gives Americans the right to an attorney, public trial, fair jury, & other due process rights
6
4
5
37
If a president does not like a bill sent to him/her from Congress, he/she may ______ the bill.
veto
bail
filibuster
38
State of Oklahoma used its powers of ____ to buy up the land of homeowners surrounding the popular Bass Pro Shop.
Eminant Domain
appeal
electoral college votes
39
A defendant in a criminal trial cannot be forced to say things about himself that could lead to his or her conviction.
True
False
40
To be a federal judge or a Supreme Court justice, a person must be….
there are no specific requirements mentioned in the Constitution
a resident of the district in which she or he is a judge
be 30 years old and have the Constitution memorized (in Latin), that’s it
41
_________________ acts as commander-in-chief of the nation’s armed forces
Congress
Supreme Court
President
42
Who has a constitutional “check” on the choices the President makes on his/her executive department heads?
no one, the President gets full say in who heads the executive departments
the House of Representatives must approve nominations with a majority vote
the Supreme Court can always remove a department head if they want
43
What house has the responsibility to decide the President in an election if no candidate earned a majority vote?
the House of Representatives
the Senate
both houses weigh in on President
44
Who becomes President if President Biden and Vice-President Harris are both killed aboard Air Force One in December?
Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi
Mitt Romney gets his shot at the helm
Secretary of State Antony Blinken
45
After a nomination is made for the Supreme Court, the Senate has to approve the nomination. How many votes are needed?
2/3
it must be unanimous
simple majority
46
_________________ is in charge of cabinet departments like State, Defense, and Treasury
Congress
President
Supreme Court
47
The _______ Amendment gives Americans protection against unlawful searches and seizures of their person and possessions.
2
3
4
48
._________________ nominates (chooses) Supreme Court justices
Supreme Court
President
Congress
49
Judicial Review allows the Supreme Court to
strike down national, state, and local laws that violate the Constitution
settle disputes that arise during elimination rounds of “American Idol”
extradite citizens from one state to another
50
Read the picture and then choose the correct answer
C
A
B
51
A National Inquirer is ordered to pay $60,000 in ____for publishing fake articles about Taylor Swift’s inability to sing
precedent
restitution
census
52
Which statement best describes the way the Supreme Court makes a decision?
9 justices have 1 vote, & the decision of the court is settled by that vote
Chief Justice chooses someone to make the decision of the Court
the justices talk until at least 7 agree on a decision
53
What is the name of the group of top advisors to the president?
The Brain Trust
The “Illinois Wise Men”
The Cabinet
54
Read the question and choose true or false
True
False
55
What are the two sides (or parties) in a criminal case?
plaintiff and defendant
defendant and the prosecutor
plaintiff and prosecutor
56
Convicted murderer D. Peterson will be ____________________ by a judge in a matter of weeks.
sentenced
census
verdict
57
Democrats elected Kevin McCarthy as _____________, in essence the most powerful position in the House of Reps.
Speaker of the House
Senate
Senate Majority Leader
58
They has the duty of presiding over the Senate and casts a tie-breaking vote if the Senate is evenly divided on a bill
the President pro tempore Leahy
Senate Majority Leader Schumer.
Vice President Harris
59
Which political party currently controls both houses of Congress?
Neither; House= Rebulican; Senate= Democrat
the Republicans
the Democrats
60
The clause of Article 4 where each state accepts the public acts, records, & judicial proceedings of every other state?
“judicial review” clause
“full faith and credit” clause
“state’s rights” clause
61
How long is the term of office for the President of the United States?
6 years
4 years
2 years.
62
Who is the current Chief Justice of the Supreme Court?
Chef Rachel Ray
John Roberts
Chuck Schumer
63
Which house of Congress has the unique responsibility to vote to approve or reject Presidential appointments?
the Senate
the House of Representatives
both have a say
64
How many changes have been made to the Constitution?
shoot, we have lost count
27
quite simply the Bill of Rights
65
_________________ has power to add states to the Union and to propose Constitutional amendments
Congress
President
Supreme Court
66
How long may Supreme Court justices stay in office?
serve during good behavior so until they retire, die, or are impeached
until the president asks for them to retire
so long as they are re-elected, which occurs every 10 years
67
How many justices currently sit on the Supreme Court?
6
12
9
68
In a criminal trial, the entire jury must find the defendant guilty in order to reach a guilty decision.
True
False
