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1
Required a unanimous vote to be amended.
Constitution
Articles of Confederation
Declaration of Independence
2
Which amend. placed term limits on the how long an individual can be President of the USA?
21
22
24
23
3
Which of the following is NOT a rule for redistricting?
Equal Population
Equal Party Membership
Contiguous
Compact
4
According to Article 6, the Constitution is…
Impacted by state constitutions
Less important than state constitutions
Equal to state constitutions
Supreme to state constitutions
5
Includes the power to tax.
Declaration of Independence
Articles of Confederation
Constitution
6
Susie did not have a jury trial when she was suing Bob for $1,000,000.Which Am. was violated?
Amendment 7
Amendment 4
Amendment 5
Amendment 6
7
Which Civil War amend. is the important because it expanded due process rights to all Am's?
14
13
16
15
8
How long do Supreme Court justices serve in Illinois?
10 years
Life
6 years
4 years
9
In the United States, the Supreme Court has what type of jurisdiction?
Original
Original and Appellate
Appellate
10
Which executive department contains Medicare, Medicaid, and the Food and Drug Administration?
Department of Interior
Department of Agriculture
Department of Education
Department of Health and Human Services
11
What does this map show?
District Courts in the United States
Seats in the House of Representatives
Which states are Democrat and which are Republican
Electoral College votes are going to different candidates
12
Maximum term of office established. Which Branch?
More than 1
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
13
Which of the following is true of the Anti-Federalists?
Supported States’ rights
Supported the Bill of Rights
More than one are correct
Wrote the Federalist Papers
14
What's the point?
The Constitutional Convention Hall was clean
Women are not included in the Constitution
The founding fathers were very thorough
The authors of the Constitution favored slavery
15
According to Miranda v Arizona,.....
people have the right to an attorney
people can have a hand gun
Students have free expression at school
people have the right to be told their rights when arrested
16
Which person in the US government serves the same function as the Governor of IL?
President Pro Tempore
Chief Justice
Speaker of the House
President
17
A bill passed by Congress outlawed the sale of machine guns. Which Amendment was violated?
Amendment 1
Amendment 3
Amendment 4
Amendment 2
18
What's the point?
The authors of the Constitution favored slavery
The founding fathers were very thorough
The Constitutional Convention Hall was clean
Women are not included in the Constitution
19
Which exec dept contains the Secret Service, Coast Guard, and attempts to prevent terrorism?
Department of Homeland Security
Department of Justice
Department of Defense
Department of Interior
20
Who was Thomas Jefferson and the other founding fathers’ hero( his idea--social contract)?
John Locke
Niccolò Machiavelli
Baron de Montesquieu
King George III
21
“Of the people, by the people, for the people” is the best definition of...
Democracy
Autocracy
Monarchy
Oligarchy
22
How many electoral votes are needed to win the Presidency?
435
538
270
200
23
Which is not a part of Amendment 1?
Right to Bear Arms
Freedom of Speech
Right to Assemble
Petition for a redress of grievances
24
In Illinois, circuit court judges are…
Selected by the Speaker of the House
Appointed by the President
Assigned by the Lt. Governor
Elected
25
Logan appeals a district ct decision; what type of jurisdiction does the US Ct of Appeals have?
Original
Concurrent
Appellate
26
Which of the following is a requirement to vote in the State of Illinois?
More than 1 are correct
Resident for 1 year
Registered
18 years old
27
An example of a public service is which of the following?
Budget
Navy
Schools
Courts
28
Who is President if both the Pres and VP AND the next person are unable?
President Pro Tempore
Attorney General
Secretary of State
Speaker of the House
29
Stated that men have rights including “Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness.”
Articles of Confederation
Declaration of Independence
Constitution
30
In the cartoon pictured on the left, who do the referees represent?
Average citizens
Supreme Court judges
The President
Congress members
31
How many representatives does Illinois have in the US House of Representatives?
15
10
20
17
32
The right to take a person’s property for the public good
Eminent Domain
Civil Liberties
Naturalization
Democracy
33
Third Article in the Constitution. Which Branch?
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
More than 1
34
A group of people in one place who are ruled by a parent country elsewhere
alien
state
charter
colony
35
Which of the following is NOT one of the Presidential Roles?
Head of State
Judicial Leader
Economic Leader
Chief Diplomat
36
A formal charge by a group of citizens called a grand jury (review evidence of accused)
Indictment
Naturalization
Civil Liberties
Eminent Domain
37
Which of the following is NOT one right given in the Declaration of Independence?
Freedom of Religion
Right to Vote
Right to revolt against a bad government
Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness
38
Written by the Continental Congress.
Constitution
Articles of Confederation
Declaration of Independence
39
No qualifications necessary. Which Branch?
Judicial
Legislative
Executive
More than 1
40
Separated the United States from Great Britain.
Articles of Confederation
Declaration of Independence
Constitution
41
If the President dies, who is next in line to be President?
Speaker of the House
Vice President
Secretary of State
President Pro Tempore
42
What nation has had the greatest influence on the American government?
Germany
France
Greece
United Kingdom
43
Which of the following is NOT a problem the US faced because of the Articles of Confederation?
The inability to pay debts
Appearing weak to foreign nations
The President became too powerful
Fighting between the states
44
Sally was arrested and tried twice for killing her neighbor. Which Amendment was violated?
Amendment 7
Amendment 3
Amendment 5
Amendment 1
45
Which amendments deal with voting?
15, 19, 26
13, 14, 15
18, 20, 21
16, 24, 26
46
Contains the Bill of Rights.
Articles of Confederation
Constitution
Declaration of Independence
47
Which of the following is an example of federalism?
3 Branches of government
Congressional override of a veto
Reserved Powers
Congress writes the laws
48
Which of the following is NOT TRUE of the New Jersey Plan?
President by committee
Representation based on equality
Plan of the small states
2 House legislature
49
Who is President if both the Pres and VP are unable?
Attorney General
Secretary of State
President Pro Tempore
Speaker of the House
50
Cabinet. Which Branch?
Judicial
More than 1
Executive
Legislative
51
Checks and Balances. Which Branch?
More than 1
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
52
The presidential role where the Pres deals with foreign nations is…
Chief Executive
Economic Leader
Chief Diplomat
Commander in Chief
53
According to the Establishment Clause…
The gov't cannot restrict how people practice their religion
The government cannot create a state religion
The government cannot list who has access to guns
The gov't cannot establish a death penalty that is cruel
54
Directed by the Chief Justice. Which Branch?
Legislative
Judicial
More than 1
Executive
55
If the President dies who is fourth in line to be President?
Vice President
Secretary of State
President Pro Tempore
Speaker of the House
56
Emergency! When Congress is not in Washington, how do they get called into special session?
President
Chief Justice
Speaker of the House
President Pro Tempore
57
Which of the following is an example of checks and balances?
Judges cannot violate the law
3 branches of government
Presidential Veto
National and State Government
58
Which of the following people in the Illinois government does NOT deal with money?
Treasurer
Attorney General
All deal with money
Comptroller
59
According to Article 4, each state ….
Two of the above are correct
Can choose to recognize other states’ records if they want
Must recognize other states’ records
Is created by Congress
60
When is a search warrant not needed?
When a citizen agrees to a search
At a border crossing check point
When evidence is in plain view
All are examples of when a warrant is not needed
61
An example of a public policy in which the government guides the community is what?
Navy
Budget
Police
Roads
62
Serve two year terms. Which Branch?
More than 1
Legislative
Judicial
Executive
63
Both the Illinois Government and the US Government have a .
More than one are correct
Speaker of the House
Secretary of State
Secretary of Defense
64
Which party would favor a new law restricting abortions?
Democrats
Both Democrats and Republicans
Unclear
Republicans
65
Signed by King John in 1215, this limited the power of the king
English Bill of Rights
Declaration of Indie
Magna Carta
Social Contract
66
The House of Representative districts’ shape change every how many years?
2
6
10
4
67
Written by James Madison.
Constitution
Articles of Confederation
Declaration of Independence
68
Elected by the people. Which Branch?
Executive
More than 1
Legislative
Judicial
69
What concept is being depicted by the political cartoon?
Checks and Balances
Federalism
Separation of Powers
Judicial Review
70
As a mercantilist nation, England followed which of the following policies?
Balance of Trade: import more than export
Two of the above are correct
Colonies should be used as a source of raw materials
Stockpile gold in the treasury
71
What is an example Judicial Review?
Vetoing a law
The President can not write laws
Concurrent Powers
Miranda v Arizona
72
Which involves the most participation by citizens?
Oligarchy
Direct Democracy
Representative Democracy
Autocracy
73
Which of the following does not belong under the Department of Commerce?
Regulates and encourages trade
Issue patents
Takes the Census
OHSA makes sure workplaces are safe
74
To propose an amend. to the Const, what vote of state legislatures or Congress is needed?
3/5
3/4
2/3
Majority
75
Based on this cartoon, we can conclude that the cartoonist believes…
Parties stances on issues to gain voters is hurting the BoR
Congress should focus on banning guns and terrorists
Wars on Guns/Terror are more important than the BoR
Environmen Laws are important to protect the Constitution
76
An example of an autocracy is which of the following?
Communist Country
More than one are correct
Dictatorship
Monarchy
77
The freedoms guaranteed to citizens without government interference
Indictment
Eminent Domain
Naturalization
Civil Liberties
78
Eric’s lawyers couldn't see witnesses against him prior to trial date.Which Am. was violated?
Amendment 4
Amendment 6
Amendment 3
Amendment 5
79
What does the cartoon below imply?
The Electoral College system is long and complex
The Electoral College system selects members of Congress
The Elec. Coll. system was created by the founding fathers
The Elec. Col. system is the simplest way to select Pres.
80
Signed in 1689, this gave the British subjects rights like trial by jury
Magna Carta
English Bill of Rights
Declaration of Indie
Social Contract
81
Which of the following is NOT one of the Presidential Roles?
Commander-in-Chief
Chief of Staff
Legislative Leader
Party Leader
82
The Commerce Compromise occurred because of the dispute over trade and control of what business
Agriculture
Fishing
Manufacturing
Slavery
