How can the Judicial Branch balance the power of the Legislative Branch?

They can decided whether or not laws are constitutional.

Which is a legal limit on our rights?

Needing a background check to own a weapon.

Which option would be something a responsible citizen would do?

Reach out to a local official about damaged street signs.

The role of the jury is to...

Determine whether a defendant is guilty or not guilty.

Which civic duty has the biggest impact on those accused of committing crimes?

Serving on a jury when summoned

Which case would a state court have jurisdiction over?

A case prosecuting someone for robbing a bank.

Which statement best describes the importance of rule of law?

The rule of law protects us by making sure everyone follows the laws.

Which branch is described incorrectly?

The Judicial branch consists of the military and can interpret laws.

Which weakness of the Articles is correctly matched to a change in the Constitution that addresses it?

No executive branch: Creation of the role of the president

Tyson is 22 years old, was born in Spain, and has lived in the US for two years. Can he apply for citizenship?

No, he has not lived in the US long enough.

Which statement is true about residents of territories and protectoriates?

Thier rights and duties differ by area.

Local laws are different from state or federal laws because...

They apply to a smaller group of people & citizens have more input on them.

Which grievances relates best to the idea of "consent of the governed"?

Taxation without representation

Why are committees important in the law making process?

Committees allow legislators to edit and discuss bills before they move on.

Which would be an example of public policy?

Schools hosting a food drive to address hunger.

Anna's parents are Irish citizens and Anna was born while her parents were working in the US. What do we know about Anna

She is a US citizen based on law of the soil

Waste Management and Law Enforcement are both examples of __________________.

Services provided by local government

The social contract is important becuase...

it is an agreement which requires the government to protect natural rights.

The Antifederalists refused to ratify the Constitution without ___________.

An addition of a Bill of Rights to protect citizens.

Which is a major difference between the US Constitution and the FL Constitution?

The Florida Constitution is more specific and detailed.

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1
Which document established the idea of limited government?
Common Sense
English Bill of Rights
Mayflower Compact
Magna Carta
2
Which is the correct category for the Rio Grande?
Protectoriate
Territory
Region
Natural Boundary
3
How can the Judicial Branch balance the power of the Legislative Branch?
They can decided whether or not laws are constitutional.
Supreme court justices can service for life.
They can sentence criminals.
They hear cases involving the laws.
4
Which is a legal limit on our rights?
Needing a background check to own a weapon.
Needing to show proof of employment before bailing out of jail.
Requiring a tax to vote.
Requiring US citizenship to have free speech.
5
Which option would be something a responsible citizen would do?
Reach out to a local official about damaged street signs.
Leave trash in the park.
Avoid community volunteer opportunities.
Ignore traffic laws.
6
The role of the jury is to...
Provide new evidence during a trial.
Determine whether a defendant is guilty or not guilty.
Monitor the actions in the court room.
Sentence a convicted criminal.
7
Which civic duty has the biggest impact on those accused of committing crimes?
Serving on a jury when summoned
Attending school
Obeying laws
Serving in the selective service
8
Which case would a state court have jurisdiction over?
A case prosecuting someone for robbing a bank.
A case prosecuting someone for fraud between multiple states.
A case disputing an immigration law.
A case disputing whether or not a federal law is constitutional.
9
Which statement best describes the importance of rule of law?
The rule of law makes sure that the laws are followed by US citizens.
The rule of law allows exceptions to be made for government officials.
The rule of law protects us by making sure everyone follows the laws.
The rule of law establishes that some laws only apply to minors.
10
The last step in the naturalization process is to...
Swear the Oath of Allegiance.
Complete the citizenship interview.
Complete the Pledge of Allegiance.
Pay the citizenship fee.
11
Mountain ranges, large forests, and deserts are all geographic factors of which region?
Midwest
South
West
East
12
Which branch is described incorrectly?
The Executive branch consists of the President/Cabinet and carries out laws
The Legislative branch consists of the Congress and can make laws.
The Judicial branch consists of the military and can interpret laws.
13
Which weakness of the Articles is correctly matched to a change in the Constitution that addresses it?
No executive branch: Creation of the role of the president
Lack of state support: providing for the common defense
Couldn't raise a national military: creation of small state militias
Couldn't enforce taxes: Creation of the judicial branch
14
Tyson is 22 years old, was born in Spain, and has lived in the US for two years. Can he apply for citizenship?
No, he is too young.
No, he is already a US citizen.
Yes, he meets the qualifications.
No, he has not lived in the US long enough.
15
Which statement is true about residents of territories and protectoriates?
They can live in locations such as Puerto Rico, Mexico, and Guam.
Thier rights and duties differ by area.
They are not allowed to speak out against the US government.
They have all of the same rights and responsibilities as US citizens.
16
Local laws are different from state or federal laws because...
Local laws apply to all citizens within that state.
State/federal laws required county approval.
Local laws focus on levying taxes.
They apply to a smaller group of people & citizens have more input on them.
17
Amiya is a 16 year old US citizen. Which responsibility would she not be able to fulfill?
Voting
Volunteering in her community
Cleaning up her local park
Attending civic meetings
18
GPS gives you information about a location. GIS tells you how to find a location.
True
False
19
Which power is NOT a delegated power?
Declare war
Conduct elections
Make Treaties
Coin and print money
20
Which grievances relates best to the idea of "consent of the governed"?
Quartering of troops
The Intolerable Acts
Suspending trial by jury
Taxation without representation
21
Why are committees important in the law making process?
Committees allow laws to be passed quickly.
Only committees can vote on a bill.
Committees approve or veto bills.
Committees allow legislators to edit and discuss bills before they move on.
22
Which would be an example of public policy?
Schools hosting a food drive to address hunger.
Speaking to a teacher about an incident of bullying.
A student emailing a representative about the amount of littering in town.
A parent providing a meal for a local family.
23
Anna's parents are Irish citizens and Anna was born while her parents were working in the US. What do we know about Anna
She is a US citizen based on law of the soil
She is not a US citizen.
She is a US resident.
She is a US citizen based on law of the blood.
24
Which amendment gave the right to vote to women?
19th
26th
15th
24th
25
Waste Management and Law Enforcement are both examples of __________________.
Services provided by local government
Services provided by federal government
Services provided by state governments
Services required by all levels of government
26
Thomas is 13 years old and was out in the neighborhood by himself at 2 am. Which type of law could he be breaking?
Military
Civil
Criminal
Juvenile
27
Which amendment banned poll taxes?
26th
24th
14th
15th
28
The social contract is important becuase...
it makes sure that the citizens cannot incite a rebellion.
it is an agreement which requires the government to protect natural rights.
it allows the government to monitor the actions of the citizens.
it informs the citizens of their constitutional rights.
29
The Antifederalists refused to ratify the Constitution without ___________.
Assurance that the federal government would not become like the British.
An addition of a Bill of Rights to protect citizens.
An addition stating that the state governments would hold the most power.
The Federalists removing the addition of a President.
30
Which is a major difference between the US Constitution and the FL Constitution?
The Florida Constitution establishes state governments.
The Florida Constitution is more specific and detailed.
The US Constitution is longer that the Florida Constitution
The US Constitution establishes the roles of the 3 branches of government

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