What cultural practice did Brown v. Board of Education provide in America?

equal access to public institutions

How does a Supreme Court justice get his or her job?

appointed by the president, approved by the Senate

Mapp v. Ohio and New Jersey v. T.L.O. both involve which concept?

reasonable searches and seizures

What do the Schenck v. United States case and the Patriot Act have in common?

both limited civil liberties of citizens in times of crisis

How does the Schenck v. US case interpret the Bill of Rights?

individual liberties are not absolute

Which process for formal t amending the Constitution has been used MOST often?

Congress proposes amendment, state legislatures ratify

How did the US federal government respond to the 9/11 attacks in 2001?

creating the department of homeland security

If the president vetoes a bill, what can still happen to make it a law?

Congress can override veto with a 2/3 vote of both houses

Why did the framers include the Necessary and Proper Clause in the Constitution?

to allow Congress to deal with issues that may arise

Which is true about the ruling in the court case of Engel v. Vitale?

schools cannot expose students to a formulated prayer

The 22nd Amendment was passed in response to which event?

the number of terms served by Franking Roosevelt

If Virginia sues North Carolina over a boundary dispute, which court has original jurisdiction?

the Supreme Court of the United States

What is the first step in a bill becoming a law?

is introduced and given name and number

What was the intent of Gideon v. Wainwright and Miranda v. Arizona?

ensure the rights of the accused

Which is true about the power to declare war?

only Congress has the rights to declare war

Which explains why the US Constitution is a "living document"?

can be amended to meet the changing needs of society

What is the job a conference committee in Congress?

compromise on the Senate and House versions of a bill

Which is a check by the executive branch on the judicial branch?

President nominates justices and other federal judges

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1
Which power is shared by government at the federal, state, county, and city levels?
approving treaties
supervising elections
levying taxes
maintaining a school system
2
What cultural practice did Brown v. Board of Education provide in America?
freedom of written expression
racial quotas for college admissions
education without religion in schools
equal access to public institutions
3
What does the Americans with Disabilities Act show about the role of government?
provides financial services
ensures equal protection
promotes job training
sets standards for health and safety
4
How does a Supreme Court justice get his or her job?
appointed by the president, approved by the Senate
appointed by Congress, approved by the president
appointed by the president, approved by the Chief Justice
appointed by the Chief Justice, approved by the Senate
5
Mapp v. Ohio and New Jersey v. T.L.O. both involve which concept?
freedom of religion
freedom of speech
the right to an attorney
reasonable searches and seizures
6
What do the Schenck v. United States case and the Patriot Act have in common?
both expanded rights guaranteed to minorities
both allow the president to suspend writs of habeas corpus
both are examples of granting freedom of speech
both limited civil liberties of citizens in times of crisis
7
How does the Schenck v. US case interpret the Bill of Rights?
individual liberties are not absolute
any law that prohibits freedom of speech is unconstitutional
individual freedoms are not protected under the BoR
a person cannot be tried twice for the same crime
8
Which process for formal t amending the Constitution has been used MOST often?
National convention proposes, state conventions ratify
Congress proposes amendment, state conventions ratify
Congress proposes amendment, state legislatures ratify
9
What principle of the Constitution is represented by our government having three branches?
checks and balances
federalism
popular sovereignty
separation of power
10
What was one effect of Marbury v. Madison?
responsibilities of the executive branch
power of judicial review
federal review of legislative branch
federal review of executive branch
11
Which advisor advises the president about foreign affairs and travels to meet foreign leaders?
Secretary of State
Secretary of the Treasury
Secretary of Education
Secretary of Labor
12
Which is an example of a Federal Law overturning a State Law?
Establishment Clause
Necessary and Proper Clause
Supremacy Clause
Full Faith and Credit Clause
13
How did the US federal government respond to the 9/11 attacks in 2001?
increasing size of the FBI
creating the department of homeland security
increasing civil liberties for American citizens
freezing all immigration for two years
14
What role is the President fulfilling acting as leader of the military?
Commander-in-Chief
Chief Legislator
Chief Executive
Economic Leader
15
What role does the president play when dealing with foreign policy?
Chief Legislator
Commander-in-Chief
Party Leader
Chief Diplomat
16
What principle is a compromise to share power between the states and national government?
judicial review
checks and balances
rule of law
federalism
17
How often are seats in the United States House of Representatives reapportioned?
every 2 years
every 10 years
every 4 years
every 6 years
18
If the president vetoes a bill, what can still happen to make it a law?
Senate can filibuster until the president changes the veto
state governors can override the veto with a 3/4 vote
Congress can override veto with a 2/3 vote of both houses
Supreme Court can declare the bill constitutional
19
Why did the framers include the Necessary and Proper Clause in the Constitution?
to make the legislative branch the most powerful branch
to allow Congress to deal with issues that may arise
to keep the president from becoming to powerful
to limit the power of justices on the Supreme Court
20
Which is true about the ruling in the court case of Engel v. Vitale?
students cannot request to leave the room during a prayer
students can hold a non-denominational prayer
schools can begin the day with a group prayer
schools cannot expose students to a formulated prayer
21
What term is used to describe the powers that are given to the states by the 10th Amendment?
Delegated powers
Implied powers
Reserved powers
Concurrent powers
22
The 22nd Amendment was passed in response to which event?
the failure of prohibition
the number of terms served by Franking Roosevelt
the end of the civil war
tactics used by southern states to keep blacks from voting
23
When meeting with Congress about an idea for a law, in which role is the president acting?
chief of state
party leader
commander in chief
legislative leader
24
Congress attempted to pass the Flag Protection Act of 1989 because of which S.C. case?
Tinker v. Des Moines
Texas v. Johnson
Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeir
Korematsu v. United States
25
If Virginia sues North Carolina over a boundary dispute, which court has original jurisdiction?
the Supreme Court of the United States
a neutral state's supreme court
Virginia's supreme court
North Carolina's supreme court
26
Which scenario would be under the jurisdiction of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)?
a drunk commercial pilot
an International drug ring
an interstate mail scam
a television commercial advertisemet
27
Why MIGHT a United States Senator filibuster a bill?
to encourage other senators to support the bill
to stop the president from vetoing the bill
to prevent a vote on the bill
to express agreement with the bill
28
What is the first step in a bill becoming a law?
Senate votes on it
president signs it
conference committee debates it
is introduced and given name and number
29
What was the intent of Gideon v. Wainwright and Miranda v. Arizona?
prevent the use of illegal surveillance
uphold segregation
limit individual rights
ensure the rights of the accused
30
Which is true about the power to declare war?
the constitution excludes any mention of war
only Congress has the rights to declare war
it is unconstitutional to go to war
only the president has the power to declare war
31
Which explains why the US Constitution is a "living document"?
created by elected leaders at a democratic convention
had to be ratified by 9 of the 13 original colonies
established a democratic government where all citizens vote
can be amended to meet the changing needs of society
32
What is the job a conference committee in Congress?
debate the constitutionality of a proposed law
schedule debates on the bill in both houses of Congress
compromise on the Senate and House versions of a bill
determine a punishment for people who break the law
33
Which is a check by the executive branch on the judicial branch?
President's executive orders approved by the Supreme Court
President nominates justices and other federal judges
Supreme Court can override a presidential veto
Supreme Court can impeach the president
34
What is the main purpose of a grand jury or preliminary hearing?
allow attorneys to present witnesses
determine innocence or guilt
select an unbiased jury
charge a person with a crime
35
Which case restricted students' 1st Amendment rights while in school?
Tinker v. Des Moines
Brown v. Board of Education
Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeir
New Jersey v. TLO

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