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Three Branches of Government
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Texas v Johnson
Former military members may burn flags as long as they aren't in uniform
It is illegal to burn flags on government property
Flag burning is strictly prohibited in states that make it illegal
Flag burning is protected free speech
2
Presidential elections are held every four years.
True
False
3
Federal courts have exclusive jurisdiction over kidnapping cases.
False
True
4
Each state has an equal number of representatives in _____.
the Senate
the legislature
Congress
the House of Representatives
5
Which of the following are Constitutional requirements for being President?
At least 40, native-born citizen, lived in U.S. for 10 yrs
At least 35, Naturalized citizen, lived in U.S. for 14 yrs
At least 35, Native-born citizen, lived in U.S. for 14 yrs
At least 30, native born citizen, college educated
6
the two kinds of cases that the courts hear are
private cases and public cases
criminal cases and civil cases
federal cases and state cases
criminal cases and federal cases
7
The Supreme Court must hear all cases it receives.
False
True
8
To be a Senator you must...
Know Pig Latin
Be 25 years old
Have taken candy form a baby
Be 30 years old
9
To be a Senator, you must. . .
have a college degree.
be a U.S. citizen for 9 years.
be a natural-born citizen.
live in the U.S. for 9 years.
10
A counterfeiting case would always be heard in a federal court.
True
False
11
Some trials are held in the circuit court.
True
False
12
The Supreme Court's main job is to ____.
challenge any laws that individuals claim are unconstitutional
decided whether laws are consistent with the US Constitution
oversee the day-to-day operation of all the federal courts
enforce its decisions by making government do what it says
13
There are _____ members in the Congress.
100
535
435
365
14
The leader of the House of Representatives is the _____.
majority leader
vice president
whip
Speaker
15
The president affects the laws that Congress passes by
commanding congress to pass the laws the president wants
using persuasion to build support for laws the president wants
forbidding congress to propose laws the president dislikes
introducing to Congress the bills that the president wants
16
Federal judges are:
Chosen by other Federal judges
Appointed by the people
Appointed by the President and approved by the Senate
Chosen by Congress
17
The federal courts handle ____.
only appeals of civil cases
both civil and criminal cases
only major criminal cases
only trials of civil cases
18
The Supreme Court depends on the __________________ to help enforce its decisions.
all of the above
state officials
executive branch
local officials
19
If something happens to the president and the vice president, who is next in line to be president?
the whip
the Senate's presiding officer
the majority leader
the Speaker of the House
20
The court system was created by ____.
the Bill of Rights
the Articles of Confederation
Article II of the Constitution
Article III of the Constitution
21
Brown v. Board
_____________.
minorities had no rights in schools
supported the Plessy v. Ferguson precedent
stated segregation in schools violated the 14th Amendment
said the Fed. Gov't did not have segregation stopping powers
22
______________ has the power to declare war, but only ______________ can order troops into battle.
the president; Congress
the commander of the army; the president
Congress; the president
the House of Representatives; the Senate
23
When naming a justice for the Supreme Court, the president must disregard whether the justice shares his own views.
False
True
24
Most cases come to the Supreme Court
before any other court hears them.
on appeal from private citizens.
on the recommendation of Congress.
on appeal from lower courts.
25
An opinion explains the court's ruling.
True
False
26
Gideon v. Wainright
Outlawed prayer in public schools.
Struck down "separate but equal"
Every accused person has a right to a lawyer
police have to follow guidelines before questioning suspects
27
In the Dred Scott case, the Supreme Court ruled that
Congress had no power to ban slavery from a territory
all of the above
the Missouri Compromise was unconstitutional
Dred Scott was not a citizen of the U.S.
28
When ruling on an issue that has been decided by a court in the past, the Supreme Court ____.
may not make decisions based on personal views
must adhere to precedent
may adhere to precedent or overrule precedent
must consider changing times
29
In
Marbury v. Madison
, the Supreme Court established that it had the power to review laws for constitutionality.
True
False
30
District courts
only hear criminal cases.
True
False
31
How many justices serve on the Supreme Court?
7
10
11
9
32
The Constitution limits the jurisdiction of federal courts to
Allow them to only hear disputes between two private parties
Prevent them from interfering with state courts
Prevent them from handling cases involving the federal government
Allow them to focus on the most important cases
33
Mapp v Ohio
You cannot be searched on public property without a warrant
Police can obtain warrants after a search has occurred
You must allow police to search your vehicle if you've been pulled over
Any evidence obtained illegally cannot be used against you in court
34
The cabinet is made up of ____________________.
C. the heads of 15 departments
A. intelligence officers
D. foreign policy advisers
B. economic advisers
35
Appeal court judges only rule on whether the trial was fair.
True
False
36
The Constitution gives Congress the right to impeach _____.
only federal judges
any member of Congress involved in serious wrongdoing
any official involved in serious wrongdoing
only the president
37
The number of House of Representative members sent by each state can change based on population of the state.
True
False
38
A dispute between an American company and a foreign government would be heard in ...
the state where the company is based
the Supreme Court
federal court
a foreign country involved in the dispute
39
The president’s main job is to
carry out laws.
pardon criminals.
make laws.
declare war.
40
If the president nominates a candidate for the Supreme Court, the Senate may not reject the candidate.
True
False
41
Congress's power to coin money is _____.
an implied power
an elastic power
an enumerated power
a non-legislative power
42
The judicial branch of government ____.
carries out laws
interprets laws
makes laws
repeals laws
43
The necessary and proper clause gives Congress
Implied powers
the right powers
reserved powers
expressed powers
44
A circuit court may reverse the result of a trial if the judge decides:
The lower court needs to retry the case
Person who won really should have lost
The defendant was wrongly accused
Original judge made an error interpreting the law
45
Plessy v Ferguson
Segregation is illegal and must be ended immediately
Public facilities may be separated by race as long as they are equal
Schools must bus students in an effort to achieve racial integration
Car dealerships can refuse to sell to a customer based on race
46
The right to regulate public schools is reserved for
The States
congress
the House of Representatives
The president
47
A crime committed by a ship at sea would be handled in a federal court.
True
False
48
The Supreme Court's written opinions set precedents for lower courts.
False
True
49
In order to help the nation's economy, the president
calls a special session
issues executive orders
makes budget decisions
names abasssadors
50
The Constitution requires that Supreme Court justices have legal training.
False
True
51
The president may send the military into another country without a congressional declaration of war.
False
True
52
Federal Judges are given tenure so they
will not be subject to political influences
Can feel secure that they will not be unemployed
will not be subject to bribery
Can feel secure they will not be impeached
53
A rule or command the president gives equivalnet to law
Cabinet
Administration
Executive Order
Domestic
54
Congress may override a presidential veto with a _____.
majority vote
2/3 vote
3/4 vote
unanimous vote
55
The Supreme Court is the nation's highest court and handles final appeals.
False
True
56
Which of the following is one of the president's jobs as head of state?
granting amnesty
meeting with budget officials
building goodwill with other countries
using force to back up foreign policy
57
Which court in the federal court system has the responsibility for determining the facts of a case)
The Appellate Court
The Supreme Court
The District Courts (Trial Courts)
All federal courts
58
The 22nd Amendment
Limited Congress to two terms
President leaves office on November 8th
Limited the president to two terms
President leaves office on the 20th of January
59
The president has the power to forgive a person for their crimes
Amnesty
Commute
Reprieve
Pardon
60
According to the Constitution, the vice president
must be of the same party as the president
Is ineliglible to run for president after 2 terms as V.P.
Chairs all cabinet meetings
Is the president of the Senate
61
Senators can speak for an unlimited number of hours as a strategy to persuade a sponsor to withdraw his or her bill.
False
True
62
In Marbury v. Madison, Chief Justice Marshall argued successfully that the Supreme Court could
remove federal officials who could not perform their duties
uphold authority of federal government over the states
declare federal laws as unconstitutional
determine cases involving interstate commerce
63
Senators serve _____.
two-year terms
six-year terms
four-year terms
three-year terms
64
When a justice agrees with the decision but not the reasoning of the decision, he or she writes a ____.
unanimous opinion
concurring opinion
dissenting opinion
majority opinion
65
In a criminal case, if an accused person is judged innocent, ____.
neither side may appeal
either side may appeal
only the prosecution may appeal
only the accused person may appeal
66
The Supreme Court has original jurisdiction in cases where ____.
there is a challenge to a law
there is a dispute between two states
a regulatory agency is involved
there is a constitutional challenge
67
Congress's agricultural committee is a _____.
select committee
temporary committee
standing committee
joint committee
