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1
What was the U.S. trying to prevent during the Cold War?
The production of nuclear weapons in all countries.
It's enemy from taking over the world.
The spread of communism in other countries.
McCarty from ever becoming a Senator ever again.
2
Where did the idea of a direct democracy come from?
Ancient Athens (Greece)
Colonial newspapers
The Magna Carta
Roman law
3
What does the value of justice mean for most Americans?
People who know someone important should have better opportunities.
People should be treated fairly.
People should always be treated the same.
People should make the same salary.
4
What is the primary duty of the judicial branch?
Interpret laws
Enforce laws
Make laws
Override a veto
5
How many electoral votes does each state get?
It depends on the population
25
1
50
6
Which of the following is an important feature of capitalism?
capital is privately owned.
Capital is government-owned
Only adults can be capitalists
The use of capital is controlled by tradition
7
Who were the rights to "life, liberty, and property"
originally
part of the philosophy of?
Montesquieu
John Locke
James Madison
Thomas Paine
8
What is the process by which citizens can propose a law called?
Domestic Policy
Recall
Referendum
Initiative
9
What is the first step in determining the number of representatives each state gets in the House of Representatives?
Call for a filibuster.
Take a census
Redistrict each state.
Each state always gets two.
10
Which of the following freedoms is NOT part of the first amendment?
Freedom of Religion
Freedom to carry a concealed weapon
Freedom of Speech
Freedom of Assembly
11
The President of the U.S. must be at least___years of age and have lived in the United States for a minimum of ___years.
30,14
30,7
35,14
35,7
12
Who is the President of the Senate?
Majority Whip
President Pro Tempore
Speaker of the House
Vice President of the United States
13
How many articles are there in the U.S. Constitution?
Twenty-seven
Seven
Three
Ten
14
Which of the following is true about the responsibilities of citizenship?
It is mainly a matter of voting.
They mean the same thing to every citizen.
They are voluntary.
They are required by law.
15
What is the most powerful arm in the United Nations?
International Court of Justice
Secretariat
Security Council
General Assembly
16
What are guidelines of how similar cases should be decided in the future called?
Original Jurisdiction
Appeal
Precedent
Opinion
17
What problem did the 3/5's compromise solve?
Whether or not slaves should get the right to vote.
How to determine the number of representatives for each state.
Whether or not to count slaves as part of a state's population.
How to set up a bicameral legislature.
18
What is the age requirement for becoming a United States Supreme Court justice?
40
There is no age requirement
30
35
19
Plessy v. Ferguson and Brown v. Board of Education both deal with
Segregation
Double Jeopardy
Suffrage
Eminent Domain
20
Which of the following reason reflects why the U.S. is diverse?
Americans can make various choices.
Americans have the same beliefs and values.
Americans have the same economic goals.
Americans come from different backgrounds.
21
What do third-party candidates take away from other candidates?
The Presidency
Votes
Money
Media time
22
Which of the following is true about naturalized citizens?
They do not have the right to vote.
They cannot serve as President or Vice President
They are usually not loyal to the United States
hey rarely learn to speak English
23
What is true about the elastic clause of the U.S. Constitution?
It gives Congress unlimited powers.
It sets strict limits on the power of Congress
It gives Congress the room to expand its powers.
It has been found unconstitutional.
24
There are ____________ members in the U.S. Senate and __________ members in the U.S. House of Representives.
100, 50
435, 100
100, 435
50, 100
25
Why is the U.S. Presidential general election different than all other elections in the U.S.?
It is televised.
It happens in one day.
It has the Electoral College.
It is determined by the popular vote
26
What issue do the 15th, 19th, 24th, and 26th Amendments deal with?
Due Process
Voting
Cruel and Unusual Punishment
Segregation
27
A small-town meeting where everyone's vote is counted would be an example of which type of government?
Dictatorship
Direct Democracy
Republic
Representative Democracy
28
What does the value of equality mean?
All Americans are born with the same backgrounds and lifestyles
All Americans never face any form of discrimination
All Americans have equal abilities and interests
All Americans are entitled to the same rights and opportunities
29
Which statement about the powers of
State
governments is true?
They are not part of the compromise called federalism.
All are shared with the national government.
The U.S. Constitution lists them specifically.
Some powers are reserved for only the state government.
30
What amendment gave women the right to vote?
15th
14th
24th
19th
31
How is a United States Supreme Court justice chosen?
The Senate appoints and the President signs or vetoes.
The House of representatives appoints and the President signs or vetoes.
The President appoints and the House approves
The President appoints and the Senate approves.
32
How many votes are needed for a Supreme court decision?
7 of 9 justices
A simple majority of the justices.
6 of 11 justices
All 9 justices
33
Which of the following is most likely associated with the Democratic party?
More government social programs.
Large federal government.
All of the above
More equality between the rich and the poor.
34
Who has the sole power to declare war?
Congress
Supreme Court
The President
Secretary of Defense
35
Which of the following is most likely associated with the Republican party.
Low taxes
Liberal
Decrease in military spending.
Increase in social programs
36
What was the main
Anti-Federalist
argument in favor of the Bill of Rights?
A strong national government would not respect citizen's rights.
More public support for the new government would be won.
It would make the Constitution more like the Magna Carta.
It would test whether the amendment process worked.
37
Which of the following is a characteristic of civil law?
A jury is always present
The judge hands out a sentence to the defendant.
Someone is accused of breaking the law.
The goal is to settle disputes between people.
38
What is true about the Vice President of the United States?
they become president if the President can no longer perform their duties.
They preside over the House of Representatives.
They do not need to be qualified as the President.
They are appointed by the President.
39
Which of the following courts
NEVER
have original jurisdiction?
State Trial Courts
United States Court of Appeals
The United States Supreme Court
United States District Courts
40
What is the process by which citizens may approve or reject laws proposed by state legislatures called?
Referendum
Initiative
Domestic Policy
Recall
41
What is the right to take private property for public use when paying a fair price?
Boycott
Eminent Domain
Affirmative Action
Due process of Law
42
Which is the primary and most basic institution within our society?
Religion
Family
Government
Education
43
Which of the following is true about federalism?
Local governments can overrule State governments.
Power is shared among the Federal, State, and Local government.
State governments can overrule the Federal government.
Federal, State, and Local government powers are completely separate.
44
What do the amendments of the Constitution show evidence of?
It gives the people too much power.
It changes only in wartime.
It is flexible.
It is finally perfect.
45
How many amendments are in the Constitution?
16
27
32
10
46
A United States Senator is elected for a __ year term and a United States Representative is elected for a ___ year term.
2, 6
6, 2
4, 2
2, 4
47
What is a written statement explaining the reasons for a Supreme Court decision called?
Opinion
Precedent
Verdict
Judicial Review
48
How long does a United States Supreme Court justice serve?
50 years
20 years
10 years
For life
49
What is the primary duty of the executive branch?
Override a veto
Enforce laws
Interpret laws
Make laws
50
Which amendment protects the right to bear arms?
8th
2nd
1st
3rd
51
The President of the U.S. may be elected to serve for _______ terms(s) and each term is the length of _______ years
2, 8
1, 2
4, 4
2, 4
52
What problem did the Great Compromise solve?
How to determine the number of representatives in Congress each state gets.
Whether or not to count slaves as part of a state's population.
Whether or not slaves should get the right to vote.
How to set up a unicameral legislature.
53
What are assistant floor leaders in Congress known as?
Department Heads
Whips
Justices
Cabinet Members
54
What is military and economic help to other countries called?
Intelligence
sanctions
Foreign Aid
Diplomacy
55
Which of the following is a concurrent power?
Power to enforce laws.
Power to coin money.
Power to regulate driver's licenses
Power to declare war.
56
Which of the following is something that education provides for us?
All of the above.
Opens up to diversity
Gives us knowledge.
prepares an educated society.
57
Which amendment deals with cruel and unusual punishment?
8th
5th
3rd
10th
58
What is a government in which citizens elect representatives to make laws known?
Direct Democracy
Constitutional Monarchy
Communist Nation
Republic
59
Why are entrepreneurs important in a market economy?
They take risks to start a new business.
They provide interest in investments.
They keep corporations from getting too large.
They make decisions about who should get goods and services.
60
Which of the following would
NOT
be a part of the Presidents' cabinet?
Secretary of Defense
Secretary of State
he President's most trusted advisors.
Speaker of the House
61
Which amendment deals with unreasonable search and seizures?
7th
9th
4th
3rd
62
Suggesting laws is an example of which Presidential role?
Chief of State
Legislative Leader
Chief Executive
Chief Diplomat
63
Making foreign policy is an example of which presidential role?
Legislative Leader
Chief Executive
Chief of State
Chief Diplomat
64
What is NOT true about Anti-Federalists?
They feared the tyranny of government officials.
They wanted a Bill of Rights added to the Constitution.
They wanted a strong national government.
They were one of America's first political parties.
65
What is a person called who either by birth or choice owes allegiance to a nation?
Citizen
Representative
Immigrant
Alien
66
Who originally believed in the idea of "separation of powers"?
Thomas Paine
Thomas Jefferson
John Locke
Montesquieu
67
What is the power to make laws and the power to deal with other nations called?
Sovereignty
Sanctions
Nationalism
Deterrence
68
What is the power of the Supreme Court to declare a law unconstitutional?
Supreme Court rights
Judicial Opinion
Judicial Review
Justice Privilege
69
Which of the following statements is
NOT
true about Congress?
It is made up of the Senate and House of Representatives
Its main job is to make laws.
It is the legislative branch of government.
It can appoint federal judges.
70
What is the main difference between a developed nation and a developing nation?
Developing nations are all industrialized.
Developed nations all used to be colonies.
Developed nations have a higher standard of living.
There is no poverty in developed nations.
71
Which of the following is a reason why the President is
allowed
to exercise the right to executive privilege?
If they are accused of a crime.
the President may exercise the right whenever.
When the President makes an unconstitutional law.
In a matter of national security.
72
Which of the following explains the process of socialization?
Choosing not to participate in an activity.
Satisfying an individuals' basic needs.
Learning how to to be a member of a group.
Being born into a group.
73
What is being placed on trial twice for the same crime known as?
Double Jeopardy
Affirmative Action
Eminent Domain
Due Process
74
The ___________ Plan was base on population and the ___________ Plan wanted an equal number of representatives per state
Paterson, Madison
New Jersey, Virginia
Virginia, New Jersey
Madison, Paterson
75
Which of the following services do
local
governments provide for the people?
Utilities
Public Safety
Public Education
All of the above
76
What is the primary duty of the legislative branch?
Veto laws
Interpret laws
Enforce laws
Make laws
77
Bart is a registered Republic and can only vote in the Republican primary. He lives in a state that has a _____ primary
Direct
Closed
Caucus
Open
78
Which of the following is
not
a duty of a citizen?
Obeying the law
Voting in Presidential elections
Paying taxes
Registering for the Draft
79
Which of the following is a characteristic of criminal law?
The goal is to settle disputes between people.
The judge decides the facts of the case.
Someone is accused of breaking the law.
A jury is not present.
80
How do political parties set goals for the party?
Nominate candidates.
Playing a key role in government.
Establishing a platform.
Acting as "Watchdogs".
81
Which way do
local
governments generate most of their revenue?
Sales tax
Lottery tickets
Property tax
Income tax
82
Which of the following statements describes the system of checks and balances?
Power is divided among the three branches of government.
The judicial branch decides the powers of the other branches.
Each branch can limit the powers of the other branches.
State and federal governments have different powers.
83
What is an abuse of power called?
Impeachment
Communism
Federalism
Tyranny
