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1
Which is NOT a qualification to be president of the US?
resident of the United States for 14+ years
natural born US citizen
be at least 40 years old
be at least 35 years old
2
A check that Congress has on the president is the power to...
appoint judges
override vetoes
sign treaties
impeach
3
Put these documents in the correct chronological order
Mayflower Compact, Magna Carta, American Bill of Rights
Mayflower Compact, English Bill of Rights, Magna Carta
Magna Carta, English Bill of Rights, Mayflower Compact
Magna Carta, Mayflower Compact, English Bill of Rights
4
In order for defendants to receive a fair trial, citizens must
pay poll taxes
serve on juries
evaluate judges
vote in elections
5
Which amendment gave women the right to vote?
The 26th, in 1971
The 14th, in 1868
The 19th, in 1920
The 13th, in 1866
6
These are posters for senate candidates. Who is MOST LIKELY to vote for Finn?
Someone who is most concerned about education issues.
Someone who is named "Huckleberry".
Someone who wants a senator with more business experience.
Someone who wants a senator with more government experience.
7
Concurrent powers are...
held only by the states.
listed in the Magna Carta
held only by the federal government.
shared by the federal government and the states
8
Jo was born on a US Air Force base in Germany to an American father and German mother. He is...
A US citizen by law of blood
not a US citizen
A naturalized US citizen
A US citizen by law of soil
9
What type of law is this?
Civil law
Criminal law
Juvenile law
Military law
10
What was the important outcome of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Miranda v. Arizona?
Schools can no longer separate facilities based on race.
Students have first amendment rights to free speech.
Suspects must be informed of their rights.
If someone cannot afford a lawyer, one must be provided.
11
Which goal of the Preamble to the Constitution of the United States is illustrated by this?
ensure domestic tranquility
form a more perfect union
provide for the common defense
establish justice
12
Which legal process does this headline describe?
judicial review
criminal prosecution
civil trial
a veto
13
Which type of propaganda is shown in this poster?
bandwagon
informational
name calling
symbol transfer
14
In a totalitarian country...
laws are approved by a legislature
there are very few rights.
rulers are chosen by heredity
the government has total control over people's lives.
15
Juvenile courts were made much more fair after which landmark case?
Heller
Gault
Gideon
Tinker
16
Which branch has the power to "declare war"?
the executive
the legislative
the judicial
the president
17
Which of the following offenses refers to a protection first established by Magna Carta?
For depriving us in many cases, of...Trial by Jury
For transporting us beyond Seas to be tried
For quartering large bodies of armed troops among us.
For cutting off our Trade with all parts of the world.
18
Who would have MOST LIKELY tweeted this back in the day?
Thomas Hobbes
Baron de Montesquieu
Jean Jacque Rousseau
John Locke
19
Which of the following is NOT a legal obligation of citizenship?
obey laws
pay taxes
defend the nation
vote in elections
20
Which document completes the chain of events: Stamp Act, Tea Act, Intolerable Acts, _______
Magna Carta
Declaration of Independence
English Bill of Rights
Mayflower Compact
21
A lobbyist...
votes on legislation.
tries to influence legislation.
works for one or more interest groups.
rules on whether or not laws are constitutional.
22
UNLIKE the U.S. Constitution, the Florida Constitution establishes which of the following?
three branches of government
an elected cabinet
a legislative branch
a court system
23
Which newspaper headline reports a British action that angered colonists & led to the D of I?
"King Grants American Independence"
"British Taxes are Unfair"
"Americans Boycott British Goods"
"Chicago Cubs win the World Series"
24
The __________ has been used to justify federal gov actions not specifically listed in the Constitution.
necessary & proper clause
3rd amendment
due process clause
Gideon v. Wainwright decision
25
The Cold War was a long rivalry / conflict between...
The evil New York Yankees & the eviler Boston Red Sox
The democratic US and Nazi Germany
The democratic US and the totalitarian Soviet Union
The capitalist US and the communist Soviet Union
26
Which level of government could pass a law changing the age at which people can marry?
state
federal
city
county
27
A lot of the rights listed in the U.S. Bill of Rights were inspired by...
rights listed in the English Bill of Rights
the philosophy of Jean Jacque Rousseau
unpopular policies of the British from before the Rev. War
the writing of Thomas Hobbes
28
Which Enlightenment writer strongly recommended the idea of having three branches of government?
John Locke
Thomas Paine
Thomas Jefferson
Montesquieu
29
The 15th, 19th, 24th & 26th Amendments all had what effect on the political process?
They limited the powers of the executive branch.
They increased checks and balances on the three branches.
They increased the number of voters.
They made it more difficult for illegal immigrants to vote.
30
These headlines best illustrate the concept of
popular sovereignty
consent of the governed
democracy
rule of law
31
In a trial court...
a panel of judges decide the case.
the cases come from lower courts.
only criminal cases are heard.
there are usually witnesses and a jury.
32
Which is NOT a requirement to become a naturalized US citizen?
18 years or older
live 5 years in the US
good behavior
joining the military
33
Which amendment protects citizens from "cruel and unusual punishment"?
8th Amendment
6th Amendment
2nd Amendment
4th Amendment
34
To win office, Ms. Jones must be elected by...
members of the state legislature
members of the General Assembly
the Electoral College
registered voters of the city
35
Identify which type of groups is found in the following mission statement:
governmental organization
national organization
for-profit organization
non-governmental organization
36
What is a
difference
between the constitutional amendment processes of the US and the state of Florida?
Amendments in Florida must be signed by the governor
U.S. Supreme Court approves amendments but not the FL court
voters can participate in Florida's process
The people cannot propose amendments in Florida
37
The items at the bottom of the chart are all examples of...
ways that Congress impacts domestic affairs
limits on the power of the Supreme Court
ways that Congress impacts foreign affairs
limits on the power of Congress
38
According to John Locke, by which agreement did individuals form governments?
Mayflower Compact
constitution
social contract
English Bill of Rights
39
According to the 10th Amendment, powers not delegated are reserved to the people or
political parties
the courts
local governments
the states
40
This excerpt is written in Icelandic. (Seriously.) For what is Alexander Hamilton MOST LIKELY arguing?
The U.S. should NOT ratify the new Constitution.
The right to vote should extend to all citizens.
It's usually best to throw away one's shot.
The U.S. should ratify the new Constitution.
41
Local government would most likely make decisions about...
the requirements to run for governor
what businesses are allowed in a neighborhood
immigration policy
the budget for the U.S. Army
42
What does this quote mean:
"It is emphatically the province & duty of the judicial department to say what the law is."
The judicial branch has the power to pass laws.
It's the job of the judicial branch to enforce the law.
It's the job of the judicial branch to interpret the law.
The judicial branch has the right to pass amendments.
43
The Mayflower Compact was (probably) the first example of American...
self-government
individual rights
economic freedom
small cars
44
Which is necessary to amend the Constitution of the United States?
2/3 vote in the Electoral College & 3/4 of the states
3/4 vote in both houses of Congress & 2/3 of the states
Passed by both houses of Congress & signed by the president
2/3 vote in both houses of Congress & 3/4 of the states
45
Put these documents in the correct chronological order
Common Sense, Declaration of Independence, Constitution
Declaration of Independence, Bill of Rights, Constitution
Harry Potter & the Sorcerer's Stone, Hamlet, Horton Hears a Who
Bill of Rights, Constitution, Common Sense
46
Identify the following "forms" of government:
a) direct democracy; b) representative democracy
a) oligarchy; b) autocracy
a) socialism; b) communism
a) constitutional monarchy; b) representative democracy
47
Political parties use advertising to...
recruit individuals to run for office
assist people in getting to their polling places
educate the electorate about campaign issues
convince voters to vote for their candidates.
48
What groups are depicted in this diagram?
Democrats v. Republicans
Hamilton v. Burr
Federalists v. Anti-Federalists
Communists v. Capitalists
49
What is depicted in the cartoon?
A colonial legislature
Weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation
Problems with the U.S. Constitution
Federalist argument for a weak central government
50
A famous actor makes commercials for a new soda. What kind of propaganda is this?
glittering generalities
card stacking
testimonial
bandwagon
51
The preamble of the Declaration of Independence was greatly influenced by the ideas of...
the Enlightenment
Thomas Hobbes
John Locke
Baron de Montisqueu
52
Why is freedom of the press so important in a democratic society?
It helps the government keep track of public opinion.
It provides a place for political candidates to advertise.
It keeps citizens informed about the actions of the gov.
It keeps talented and creative writers employed.
53
A campaign ad showing a candidate wearing jeans & talking to people in a diner is an example of...
glittering generalities
name calling
plain folks propaganda
stacked cards
54
Which of the following would be a domestic policy decision?
bringing back troops from Afghanistan
negotiating the border between countries
picking a representative to the United Nations
the amount of funding given to schools
55
Based on the graph, which statement is most accurate?
The college-educated voters were more likely to vote.
The number of coll. & non-coll.-educated voters increased.
The percentage of voter turnout remained the same.
The # of registered voters in both groups declined each year
