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The total number of US senators is
What problem do Chinese cities suffer from?
GEOGRAPHY FINALS: JORDAN SIMPSON
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What problem do Chinese cities suffer from?
money
air pollution
too many hydroelectric plants
Lower life expectancy than rural areas
2
The total number of US senators is
50
345
100
435
3
The process to determine if a law is constitutional or unconstitutional by the Supreme Court is
Executive review
Judicial review
Constitutional judging
Legislative judging
4
Which of the following is
not
a requirement to be a Representative?
must be a natural-born citizen
Live in the state from he or she was elected
a US citizen for at least 7 years
Must be at least 25 years old
5
The Supreme Law of the Land is
the US Constitution
a US treaty
Mrs. McDaniel's classroom rules
a law passed by Congress
6
The Judicial Branch
interprets laws
makes laws
vetoes laws
enforces laws
7
Why did fighting in the 2nd Palestinian Intifada die down in 2005?
Israel removed its settlers from the Gaza Strip
Israel moved more settlers into the West Bank.
Israel agreed to a peace plan with the PLO
8
A formal request written to the Supreme Court to hear a case is known as
writ of certiorari
writ of habeas corpus
ex post facto laws
bill of attainder
9
Economic conditions in South Korea compared to those in North Korea can be best described as
a command economy
Crippling
Booming
Interdependence
10
The number of amendments that have been added to the Constitution is
16
25
10
27
11
What contributed to the rapid growth of Japan's economy following WWII?
A decrease in exported goods
A poorly educated workforce
Fewer loans being given to buisnesses
New factories with modern technology
12
One of the most important types of cases the Supreme Court deals with
appeal cases
Constitutional law
state vs foreign country
state vs state
13
In a command economy, who decides what goods will be produced?
Employees
Government
Manufactures
Consumers
14
Which amendment guarantees the right to a speedy trial with a court approved lawyer?
amendment 7
amendment 6
amendment 5
amendment 8
15
The Judicial Branch checks the Legislative Branch by
vetoing laws
firing the Congressman who voted for the law
making them sit it "time-out"
declaring laws unconstitutional
16
Which of the following is a cultural exchange that the people of Japan have taken part in?
Japanese movies are seen throughout the world
The Shinto religion is popular in the world
Japanese government-style has been adapted by many nations
Japanese martial arts has become popular around the world
17
Rural parents in China's market economy often can't afford school, so their children
find high-wage jobs
are urged to attend college
often remain illiterate
tend to move away from cities
18
Members of the House of Representatives are elected for
for life
four years
six years
two years
19
Did the governments of China, Mongolia, or Taiwan change after the 1980s? Why?
The governments did not change
Mongolia and China both set up a second political party
Mongolia+Taiwan let new political parties vote in elections
Chinas communist party let new political parties in
20
Impeachment charges are started by the
Senate
President
House
Supreme Court
21
In 587 BC, the Babylonians conquered the Israelite Kingdom of Judah and
enslaved the people from Judah
chose Abraham ad their leader
buit a temple in Jerusalem
renamed the region Judea
22
Congress is divided into
two branches
three houses
three branches
two houses
23
Which Amendment safeguards against excessive bails, fines, and cruel or unusual punishments
Amendment 7
Amendment 10
Amendment 8
Amendment 9
24
The number of justices on the Supreme Court is
27
9
15
109
25
US senators are elected for
four years
for life
six years
two years
26
The man who considered the "father of the constitution" is
Thomas Jefferson
James Monroe
James Madison
Thomas Paine
27
The Senate was based on the ___, and the House of Representatives was based on the ___.
Pennsylvania Plan/Rhode Island Plan
Virginia Plan/New Jersey Plan
Connecticut Plan/Florida Plan
New Jersey Plan/ Virginia Plan
28
Bicameral means having
two houses
one house
three houses
four houses
29
Many inventions were first developed under the rule of Chinese dynasties, including
the magnetic compass and gunpowder
the wheel and matches
the plow and printing press
the cotton gin and steam engine
30
Deng Xiaoping made reforms in China, which included
ending communism in China
moving China toward a market economy
outlawing the one-child policy in China
uniting China and Mongolia under one ruler
31
Japan highly values ___, which has allowed it's economy to grow after WWII.
the shogun
education
saving money
UN troops
32
Which of the following helped unify and protect ancient China?
Powerful emperors
Daoism
a command economy
Confucianism
33
The first thing the delegates did at the Constitutional Convention was:
find a bathroom
ring the Liberty Bell to call the meeting to order
determine how many branches there should be
elect George Washington to preside
34
All revenue, or money, bill have to originate in the
House of Representatives
Senate
Judicial Branch
Executive Branch
35
The term of the justices of the Supreme Court is
two years
eight years
for life
ten years
36
The Executive Branch
explains laws
enforces laws
vetoes laws
makes laws
37
In a command economy, poor planning is likely to lead to
the people
reduced consumer spending
Shoguns
lower prices
38
Why did Japan need to rebuild its economy following WWII?
Because bombing destroyed almost all ofthe countrys industry
Because Japan had been taken over by Korea
Because Japan had a new democratic government
Because Japan wanted to switch to new type of economy
39
Which of the following is
not
included in the Preamble?
to promote the pursuit of happiness
to establish justice
to form a more perfect union
to provide for the common defense
40
Which amendment guarantees the right to a trail by jury?
Amendment 7
Amendment 5
Amendment 4
Amendment 6
41
The electoral college was established by the constitutional convention because
they wanted a longer election period
None of the above
the fathers wanted to keep the people from making a mistake
they wanted to confuse the American people
42
Powers not given to the Federal government are reserved to the states can be found in amendment
Amendment 10
Amendment 7
Amendment 26
Amendment 16
43
One of the major problems North Korea presents for other countries is its
economy
natural disasters
aging population
nuclear program
44
What religion, based on Jewish tradition, arose in the region around A.D. 30?
Buddhism
Hinduism
Christianity
Islam
45
The Preamble
Influenced by the War of Independence
Concludes the Constitution
States the purpose of the Declaration of Independence
States the purpose of the Constitution
46
Guarantees that a person cannot be tried twice for the same crime, or double jeopardy.
amendment 9
amendment 6
amendment 5
amendment 1
47
The title of the presiding officer of the Senate is the
President
Chief Justice
Vice President
Speaker
48
The Preamble begins with:
We the people of the United States.......
We the citizens need to form........
As the people of the United States.....
When in the course of human events.....
49
Which amendment says you have the right to bear arms?
Amendment 3
Amendment 4
Amendment 2
Amendment 1
50
The first ten amendment to the Constitution are called
Bill of Rights
Treaty
The Civil Amendments
The Preamble
51
Syria's autocracy, led by the Baath party, has limited personal freedom in its country by
keeping Syria under a state of emergency since 1963
allowing only 2 political parties to exist
taking away women's right to vote in elections
holding infrequent free elections
52
In Lebanon, the democratic government's constitution requires that its leaders must be
residents of certain cities
members of particular political parties
residents of certain provinces
members of particular religious groups
53
What is the religious importance for Jerusalem for Muslims?
Muhammad built a strong mosque in Jerusalem before his death
Muslims believe that Muhammad went to heaven from Jerusalem
Muslims hold religious ties between Jerusalem and Damascus
Muslims believe that Muhammad was born in Jerusalem
54
In which nation were reporters most likely to be free to report the news as they see it?
China
China and Mongolia
China and Taiwan
Taiwan and Mongolia
55
The total amount charges are started by the
100
50
435
453
56
The Article that established the Supreme Court is
Article 1
Article 2
Article 3
Article 4
57
Like the Arabs of the West Bank and Gaza Strip, many Israeli Arabs consider themselves to be
Palestinian
Druze
Shia Muslim
Lebanese
58
Trade between Japan and South Korea is based on
scarcity
output
comparative advantage
interdependence
59
Which one of the following is
not
a requirement to be president?
a resident of the US for at least 14 years
must be at least 35
must be a natural-born citizen
must be a resident of Washington, DC, before the election
60
Power in the United States is divided among
seven branches
three branches
twenty-five branches
two branches
61
The rise of Japan a a military power in the early 1900s can be traced back to
Hangul
the Meiji Restoration
Confucianism
the Korean War
62
The person in line that takes the President's place if he or she is unable to serve a full term
Speaker of the House
Chief Justice
the President pro tempore
Vice president
63
Qualifications as to who is allowed to run, and become, the President of the US can be found in
Article 3
Article 2
Article 1
Article 4
64
Japan's economy grew as Japan produced and exported well-made products such as
cash crops
electronics
textiles
furniture
65
One way Kim Jong-il controls the lives of the people who live in North Korea is by
requiring every citizen to vote
controlling info its people receive from the outside world
enforcing free trade with other nations
updating machinery in farms and factories
66
Before the adaptation of the Constitution, the independent states were joined by the
Mayflower Compact
Articles of Confederation
Magna Carta
Bill of Rights
67
Which amendment protects people against unreasonable search and seizures?
Amendment 2
Amendment 3
Amendment 4
Amendment 1
68
Which amendment prohibits quartering of troops in time of peace?
Amendment 3
Amendment 9
Amendment 5
Amendment 4
69
Who controlled the government in ancient Japan?
Shoguns
Samurai
Dynasties
the people
70
Jewish beliefs include the Ten Commandments, which
provide guidelines for acting justly and fairly
explain customs of religious services
give directions for obeying Jewish dietary laws
give instructions for democratic government
71
After Paul began to preach Christianity to people with non-Jewish backgrounds,
the non-Jewish people rejected Christianity
non-Jewish Christians became the minority in the religion
the non-Jewish people introduced Islamic Beliefs
Christians with non-Jewish backgrounds outnumbered the other
72
The Dead Sea is a significant feature of the region surrounding Israel because the Dead Sea is
the lowest land on the planet
on the border of a mountain chain
product shortages and waste
mare farms
73
The number of Articles in the US Constitution is
2
9
7
3
74
All appointments to the Supreme Court must be made by the __ and approved by the __.
President/Senate
Congress/President
President/other justices
House of Representatives
75
In the 1600s, the Tokugawa shoguns tried to maintain stability and order by
conquering nearby countries to create barriers to invasion
increasing trade with Europeans
closing the country off from contact with the outside world
developing a new style of writing
76
Which group in Chinese society is not given equal education and job opportunities?
Men
The wealthy
Buddhists
Women
77
What does the crack in the Bicentennial Mall Wall symbolize?
The Civil War
WWI
The Vietnam War
WWII
78
The biggest argument at the Constitutional Convention was between
the big men and the small men
the large states and the small states
the British and the Americans
the rich and poor
79
The Legislative Branch
explains laws
makes laws
eats laws
enforces laws
80
How has corruption in some countries in the region harmed people's standard of living?
By decreasing the size of the middle class
By weakening the countries' economies
It has not harmed the people's living
By discouraging women from getting an education
81
What do the fountains at the Bicentennial Mall mean?
all the rivers in Tennessee
both
none of the above
The soldiers who died in WWI
82
The Legislative branch checks the Executive branch by
using the veto
passing laws over veto with 2/3 vote
declaring laws unconstitutional
reducing the President's salary
83
In 668, the kingdom of Silla conquered the Korean kingdoms and pushed __ empire off.
Indian
Chinese
Russian
Japanese
84
One of the economic challenges Japan has faced in recent years is
recession
isolation
unlimited government
limited government
85
The plan of government that called for a bicameral congress based on population was the:
Florida plan
New Jersey Plan
Virginia Plan
Great Compromise
86
Both Japan and the Koreas have been influenced by
shoguns
Buddhism
the Tokugawa
a constitutional monarchy
87
When Hamas Party won Palestinian election why did that worsen their relationship with Israel?
Hamas wanted Humus
Hamas wanted to elect PLO representatives
Hamas wanted to destroy Israel as a country
Hamas wanted Israel to invade Lebanon
88
Which one of the following is
not
a requirement to be a Senator?
a citizen of the US for at least 9 years
live in the state they represent
must be a natural-born citizen
Must be at least 30 years old
89
Which amendment gives people have more rights than just the ones listed in the Constitution?
Amendment 9
Amendment 18
Amendment 8
Amendment 19
90
Why is it hard for Mongolia to export goods than it is for China and Taiwan?
Mongolia produces goods of lower quality
Mongolia has no seaport
Mongolia charges higher export taxes
Mongolia has a command economy and has few goods to export
91
The Article the explains how a bill can become a law is
Article 3
Article 4
Article 1
Article 2
92
The ___ acts as jury in an impeachment of a President.
President
House
Senate
Supreme Court
93
What effect did workers' low wages in China and Taiwan have on export sales?
Other countries looked for even lower-priced products
Other countries made low-priced products themselves
Other countries quickly bought the low-priced products
Other countries did not want the low-priced products
94
Unlike China, Mongolia became a democracy
with a command economy
with a one-child policy
because of widespread famine
with a market economy
95
The border between South Korean and North Korea is referred to as a
economic zone
war zone
peaceful zone
demilitarized zone
96
Both North and South Korea are ______ countries.
flat
mountainous
tropical
isolated
97
More than 80% of all Japanese people practice a combination of Buddhism and
Islam
Catholicism
Shinto
Hinduism
98
The Executive branch can check the Legislative branch by
Vetoing laws
Asking Jordan to fire the all the congress
controlling salaries
Declaring laws unconstitutional
99
Which amendment protects freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition?
amendment 2
amendment 1
Amendment 4
amendment3
100
The # of members in the House of Representatives is based on __,while the senate is on based __
population/population
equality/population
equality/equality
population/equality