One effect of Schenck v. United States (1919) was...

limiting freedom of speech during wartime

The 14th amendment....

Granted equal protection under the Constitution

Any evidence obtained illegally cannot be used against you in court

What was the precedent set in Tinker vs. Des Moines?

Students still have the first amendment at school

What are expressed powers?

governmental powers listed in the Constitution

The 25th amendment establishes...

Procedures to follow if the president is disabled

The government and those who govern are bound by law

Name the two presidents that died on July 4, 1826.

John Adams and Thomas Jefferson

NATO was originally formed to

defend western Europe from Soviet agression

Federal budget deficit

the federal government spends more than it collects in taxes

In McCulloch v. Maryland, the Supreme Court declared that:

A state cannot tax an agency of the federal government.

What ruling did Regents of University of California v. Bakke make regarding Affirmative Action?

Universities can't have a quota in place for admissions

What was one important outcome of McCulloch vs. Maryland (1819)?

the strengthening of judicial review

What are Implied Powers

Not in the Constitution but suggested by Expressed powers

studbud

Government-January 30th

70 termsStudBud Administration19 plays

Imported from external platform

Flashcards70 cardsFPractice quizPHost liveL

Questions 70

Answers

1
From what Eurpoean country did the U.S. purchase the Louisana territory?
England
Spain
Holland
France
2
President during 9/11
Reagan
Rosevelt
Clinton
Bush
3
The 19th amendment guaranteed
directed election of Senators
Women the right to vote
the right to a free and appropriate public education
a federal minimum wage
4
He was the architect for Washington, D.C.?
Pierre L'Enfant
George Mason
Francis Verdon
George Washington
5
Which amendment repealed the 18th amendment?
21st
19th
16th
27th
6
In which hand is the Statue of Liberty's torch?
Left
Right
7
These are the two states that split their electoral votes between winners.
Maine and Alaska
Washington, DC and Guam
Maine and Nebraska
Kansas and Nebraska
8
The Supreme Court decision in Plessy v. Ferguson upheld which of the following principles?
"Separate but equal."
"With all deliberate speed."
"Without redeeming social value."
"Clear and present danger."
9
One effect of Schenck v. United States (1919) was...
restricting the formation of defense alliances
preventing the wartime internment of citizens
limiting freedom of speech during wartime
prohibiting the president from implementing a military draft
10
There are ____ number of Supreme Court Justices
1
12
6
9
11
Total number in House of Representatives
1
50
100
435
12
What branch of government has the power to declare war?
Legislative Branch
Executive Branch
Judicial Branch
13
U.S. President that made decision to drop atomic bombs on Japan
Roosevelt
Truman
Eisenhower
MacArthur
14
Number of electoral votes for D.C.
3
1
2
4
15
The purchase of the Louisana territory nearly ____________ the size of the U.S.
quadrupled
tripled
doubled
did not change
16
The 8th amendment protects against
Cruel and unusual punishment
Unreasonable searches and seizures
Freedom of speech
Right to an attorney
17
The 14th amendment....
Guaranteed the right to vote
Segregated whites and blacks
Abolished slavery
Granted equal protection under the Constitution
18
The 18th amendment.....
set congressional term limits
prohibited the sale of alcohol
granted women's suffrage
set the voting age at 18
19
Mapp v Ohio
You cannot be searched on public property without a warrant
You must allow police to search your vehicle if you've been pulled over
Police can obtain warrants after a search has occurred
Any evidence obtained illegally cannot be used against you in court
20
Which actor plays Thor?
Chris Hemsworth
Chris Pratt
Thor, duhhh!
Chris Evans
21
What was the precedent set in Tinker vs. Des Moines?
Protest is not allowed at schools
Students free speech is not allowed at school
Students still have the first amendment at school
Students can be searched without a warrant at school
22
What are expressed powers?
powers historically recognized as belonging to a nat'l gov't
governmental powers listed in the Constitution
logical extensions of governmental powers
powers held by the states
23
Who was the lead actor in Batman Begins?
Dwyane Johnson
Christian Bale
Ben Affleck
Steven Segal
24
Written arguments prepared by lawyers
thesis
briefs
argument
common law
25
Who was US President during fall of Berlin Wall?
Ronald Reagan
George H W Bush
Jimmy Carter
Bill Clinton
26
The 25th amendment establishes...
Federal income tax
Right to an impartial jury
Procedures to follow if the president is disabled
Freedom of press
27
Rule of law:
People are the source of any and all government power
The government and those who govern are bound by law
A government where the people rule
People elect public officeholders to make laws/conduct gov't
28
The Supreme Court needs how many justices to agree to hear a case?
9
7
5
4
29
Name the two presidents that died on July 4, 1826.
Andrew Jackson and Martin Van Buren
John Adams and Thomas Jefferson
Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr.
James Monroe and John Quincy Adams
30
"Father of the Constitution"
Crispus Attucks
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
James Madison
31
What is the 3rd amendment?
Abolition of slavery
No illegal search and seizure
Right to bear arms
No quartering of soldiers
32
NATO was originally formed to
stop the flow of immigration between member nations
isolate member nations from the rest of the world
promote religious freedom
defend western Europe from Soviet agression
33
Who was the third president of America (USA)?
James Madison
Barack Obama
Richard Nixon
Thomas Jefferson
34
Federal budget deficit
the IRS spends more than it collects in taxes
the federal government spends more than it collects in taxes
more money is spent on entitlement programs
high unemployment use up tax collections
35
Music: Which artist has won the most R&B Grammys
Mariah Carey
Michael Jackson
Beyonce
Prince
36
In McCulloch v. Maryland, the Supreme Court declared that:
A state cannot tax an agency of the federal government.
Native Americans had full claim to Maryland land
Congress lacked the power to charter a national bank.
A college had a right to a charter
37
What ruling did Regents of University of California v. Bakke make regarding Affirmative Action?
Universities need to create a quota for Affirmative Action
Universities can't practice Affirmative Action in admissions
Universities must share when students are accepted by race
Universities can't have a quota in place for admissions
38
The President CAN declare war
True
False
39
What was one important outcome of McCulloch vs. Maryland (1819)?
the principle of no taxation without representation
the establishment of a federal government
the creation of a national bank
the strengthening of judicial review
40
Where was JFK assassinated?
Washington DC
New york
Dallas Texas
Houston Texas
41
McCulloch v. Maryland established the idea of what kind of powers?
Enumerated
Reserved
Established
Implied
42
The agency that collects taxes
ISIS
IBS
IRS
FBI
43
Which amendments were involved in Miranda v. Arizona?
4th & 5th
4th & 8th
2nd & 3rd
5th & 6th
44
Which artist holds the record for most solo music Grammys?
The Beatles
Beyonce
Adele
Stevie Wonder
45
Which President started Affirmative Action?
CLINTON
LBJ
JFK
NIXON
46
Where was MLK assassinated?
Memphis, Tennessee
Dallas, texas
Atlanta, Georgia
47
Which case overturned Plessy and desegregated public schools?
In Re' Gault
Brown v. Board of Ed.
Tinker v. Des Moines
Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier
48
The principle of implied powers in the Constitution was established in the case of
Fletcher v. Peck
Marbury v. Madison
Roe v. Wade
McCulloch v. Maryland
49
What fraction of states to ratify?
2/3
5/6
1/2
3/4
50
President of the Constitutional Convention
James Madison
Thomas Jefferson
Alexander Hamilton
George Washington
51
What are Implied Powers
Powers that are for the states
Not in the Constitution but suggested by Expressed powers
Powers that are shared between the states and the National G
Powers for the National Government
52
The 3/5 ths Compromise established....
how many votes were needed for passing a bill
how money would be divided in government
how slaves would be counted for taxes
how slaves would be counted for voting
53
Power of the Purse
President
all of the above
Congress
Supreme Court
54
Only Founding Father not born in the United States
Thomas Jefferson
Alexander Hamilton
George Washington
Ben Franklin
55
The 8th amendment prevents
Excessive bail
Fair punishment
Unlawful search
excessive jail sentences
56
What was the holding in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health (2022)?
Abortion is legal up to 9 months of pregnancy.
States may make abortions mandatory.
Government must guarantee free abortions to poor women.
Roe v. Wade is reversed; No Constitutional right to abortion.
57
Tinker v Des Moines
Students can protest silently as long as it doesn't disrupt the school day
Schools can set any dress codes they deem necessary
Students do not have protected free speech when they're on campus
School newspapers can be censored for protesting against a war
58
Which progressive era president created the Bull Moose Party
William Howard Taft
Theodore Roosevelt
Ronald Reagan
Woodrow Wilson
59
Who are Oregon’s Senators?
Bob Shaw, Jeff Merkley
Greg Walden, Ron Wyden
Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley
60
Declare War
National
State
Shared
61
Powers of president?
Declare war
Raise taxes
Veto
Change laws
62
Why did the government have so much trouble enforcing the 18th amendment?
the government stopped enforcing civil rights in the south
There was an incredible amount of money to be made illegally
Husbands didn't want their wives to vote
Jim Crow Laws
63
What country gave us the Statue of Liberty?
Mexico
France
China
Canada
64
10th Amendment ?
Powers reserved to the states
Rights not listed in the Constitution
Powers reserved to the federal government
Powers delegated to the president
65
New Jersey v TLO
Lockers with locks on them cannot be searched because they're private
Students may not use school internet for illegal activities
Schools may not prevent students over 18 from having tobacco
Schools may search students if reasonable suspicion exists
66
Number of electoral votes needed to win the Presidency
538
100
270
435
67
The Supreme Court decision in Schenck v. United States (1919) stated that
rights of the accused may not be limited
Freedom of speech is not absolute
women should be granted suffrage
immigrant have limited rights
68
Miranda v Arizona
The court must provide you with an attorney if you cannot afford one
You are protected from self-incrimination
You must be aware of your rights before an official statement can be taken
You are allowed to represent yourself in a court of law
69
Which president made the Louisana Purchase?
Abraham Lincoln
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
James Madision
70
The regulating agency that enforces safety and health standards in the workplace is:
OSHA
USDA
DNR
FDA

Government-January 30th Flashcards | StudBud