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1
Which constitutional principle does Madison describe from the passage in Federalist No. 47?
checks and balances
separation of powers
popular sovereignty
judicial review
2
Which modern democratic concept practiced in the United States is most like the democratic process of ancient Greece?
the primary election
the nominating convention
the presidential election
the referendum
3
What is the purpose of Federalist Paper #51?
That a direct democracy is better than a republic
Government should be separated into three equal, but independent branches
That a republic is better than a direct democracy
That there should be a strong and independent judicial branch
4
Which of the following cases resulted in a decision that undermined civil rights in prioritization of national security?
Regents of the University of California v. Bakke
Korematsu v. United States
Brown v. Board of Education
District of Columbia v. Heller
5
Which of the following is the main idea of Brutus 1?
Ratification of the Constitution would lead to tyranny
The Constitution is necessary to protect natural rights
Ratification of the Constittuion will help control factions
There should be less power in state governments
6
What are some problems with the Electoral College?
none of the above
Winner of Popular Vote can lose the Presidency
all of the above
Presidential Candidates spend too much time in swing states
7
How do these political reforms best illustrate how societies develop?
by choosing government leaders
by improving government services
by limiting government authority
by reducing government expenditures
8
What was the primary aim of the US PATRIOT Act of 2001?
To limit the amount of foreign investments in the US
To promote the growth of locally owned businesses
To increase funding for military contracts
To prevent acts of terrorism against in the United States
9
Government by the people and the separation of powers are the main principles of which founding document?
Northwest Ordinances
U.S. Constitution
Bill of Rights
Mayflower Compact
10
What was the purpose of Executive Order 9981?
its purpose was to desegregate the armed forces
its purpose was to desegregate public schools
its purpose was to integrate professional sports
its purpose was to desegregate public accommodations
11
The passage below about government is from Federalist No. 51
The U.S. Constitution limits the power of the federal government.
The U.S. Constitution requires the states to provide for the common defense
The U.S Constitution requires the government to promote the general welfare
The U.S. Constitution limits the rights of the people.
12
All of the following are examples of checks and balances EXCEPT
impeachment of the president
presidential veto
declaration of war by Congress
ratification of treaties
13
What is the purpose of the Supremacy Clause?
Federal constitution take precedence over state laws
The President has supreme power
State laws are higher than the federal constitution
Federal and state power is shared
14
Which person is considered to be the principal author of the U.S. Constitution?
Richard Henry Lee
Ben Franklin
Thomas Jefferson
James Madison
15
In the United States, how are conflicts between state laws and federal laws generally resolved?
The conflict must be resolved by the U.S. attorney general.
The conflict must be resolved using the Tenth Amendment.
The conflict must be resolved by a national referendum.
The conflict must be resolved using the Supremacy Clause.
16
Which Supreme Court case could make his confession be excluded from evidence in court?
Miranda v. Arizona
Plessy v. Ferguson
Gideon v. Wainwright
McCulloch v. Maryland
17
The establishment and maintenance of these traits is based on which of thefollowing principles?
due process of law
divine right of kings
popular sovereignty
social contract theory
18
What is the purpose of the
Due Process Clause
of the 14th Amendment?
Overturn the Dred Scott Supreme Court ruling
Government can’t have the effect of creating special classes of citizens
State laws can't discriminate, or treat people differently
No government can take away a person's natural rights
19
Which constitutional provision was inspired by the above complaint?
The 2nd Amendment ensures that citizens have the right to bear arms.
president has the power to deploy soldiers under Article II
3rd Amendment limits the quartering of soldiers to specific circumstances.
The president has the power to declare war under Article II.
20
What is the purpose of Federalist Paper #10?
That a direct democracy is better than a republic
That it was important to have a strong and independent judicial branch
That a republic is better than a direct democracy
That there should be three equal, but separate branches of government
21
How does impeachment and removal work?
Only the Senate impeaches and removes
Only the House impeaches and removes
Impeached by the Senate and removed by the House
Impeached by the House and removed by the Senate
22
What was the purpose of the Federalist Papers?
Promote the federalist party
Demand a bill of rights
Promote the U.S. Constitution
Demand a declaration of rights
23
Which Supreme Court case is most relevant to this scenario?
Gideon vs. Wainwright
McCulloch vs. Maryland
Plessy vs. Ferguson
Tinker vs. Des Moines
24
Which Supreme Court case established the precedent described in the opinion?
Dred Scott v. Sandford
Miranda v. Arizona
Marbury v. Madison
Bush v. Gore
25
What are the informal powers of the President?
All the above
Inherent
Chief of Party
Emergency Powers
26
Which political philosopher’s ideas are best represented in the Declaration of Independence?
Ethan Allen
James Madison
John Locke
Thomas Hobbes
27
On what Constitutional grounds could this man contest this search as a violation of his rights?
2nd Amendment
5th Amendment
4th Amendment
3rd Amendment
28
The U.S. Supreme Court enabled which government practices to continue in its ruling in Plessy v. Ferguson?
establishing immigration quotas
segregating public facilities
prohibiting monopoly formation
regulating financial markets
29
In the modern political system, which issue represents a basic disagreement between Republicans and Democrats?
the support for the US military leader
the responsibilities of government
the frequency ofnational elections
the legality of the Constitution
30
What is the purpose of the Full Faith and Credit Clause?
For states to enter into written agreements with one another
States recognize documents and proceedings of other states
For states to discipline each other
For states to keep from committing offenses
31
Which of the following statements best describes the Preamble of the U.S. Constitution?
States will ensure that all citizens are granted certain freedoms
People allow representatives to speak on behalf of all citizens.
Courts will elect officials to represent the people and ensure liberty.
Governments are accountable to the citizens over whom they rule.
32
Which philosophical movement best reflects the ideals in the passage?
Transcendentalism
Reformation
Enlightenment
Progressivism
33
What is the purpose of the Necessary and Proper Clause?
To give the President more power.
To give powers to the States.
To give power to Congress to pass relevant laws.
To give power to the Supreme Court to review laws
34
Based on the passage, which government program would the speaker support?
New Deal
Great Society
Brain Trust
Fair Deal
35
Which form of government is based on popular sovereignty?
monarchy
dictatorship
republic
communism
36
Laws against defamation, including libel and slander, property damage and breach of contract represent?
juenile law
criminal law
civil law
military law
37
Which action is an example of a foreign-policy decision?
President signed order restoring relations with a communist
President requested law regulate pollution near borders.
Congress increase providing support newly arrived immigrants
Raised standards make students competitive in global market
38
The statements below are from the 1776 Declaration of Rights
2
3
4
1
39
How is U.S. citizenship defined?
anyone naturalized after 10 years
only those born in the U.S. to citizen parents
only those naturalized
anyone born or naturalized in the U.S.
40
Which phrase best describes the power of impeachment?
the ability of the U.S. House to charge federal officers with a crime
The Senate hears the trial of a government official accused of corruption
The Supreme Court's ability to determine constitutionality of laws
the power of the U.S. President to enforce decisions of federal courts
41
Which of the following ancient civilizations established a republican form of government?
Persian
Roman
Egyptian
Greek
42
Which modern process would be supported by the ancient Greeks?
nominating an ambassador
hiring press secretaries
appointing a majority leader
electing governors
43
Which legislative action would most likely cause the Supreme Court to decide that this violated the Supremacy Clause?
Social Security Act
Occupational Safety and Health Act
Fair Housing Act
Pendelton Act
44
How did the US Constitution solve a problem of the Articles of Confederation?
It avoided the issue of states rights
In prevented the amendment of federal laws
It allowed the states to elect representatives
In enabled the federal government to collect taxes
45
Why did colonists living under British rule protest British tax policies?
The colonists claimed that tax policies violated their political rights.
The colonists claimed that policies caused criminal activity
The colonists claimed policies prohibited them from developing industries.
The colonists claimed policies hindered westward expansion of the colonies.
46
What do the US and Florida Constitutions have in common?
they both establish a unicameral congress
they both have a president
they both provide a framework for government
they both have 27 amendments
47
Which of the following is
NOT
an expressed powers of Congress
declare war
coin money
judicial review
collect taxes
48
What is the principal function of a written constitution?
confirming resistance of civil disobedience
outlining the structure and powers of a governemnt
declaring the independence of a state
resolving disagreements between competing parties
49
What was the result of this compromise?
Seats in both houses of Congress is based on population
Seats in both houses of Congress is based on equal representation
Congress has 2 houses based on population and equal representation
Congressional representation is based on population, but no counting slaves
50
What document does the Declaration of Sentiments compare to?
Bill of Rights
Declaration of Independence
Emancipation Proclamation
Constitution
51
Which of the following documents influenced the aims and strategies of the authors of the Declaration of Sentiments?
U.S. Constitution
Declaration of Independence
Northwest Ordinance
Articles of Confederation
52
Equal Protection Clause is reinforced by which amendment?
14
24
20
27
53
What is the purpose of the Great Society’s Medicare program?
assist the unemployed
to provide a pension for the elderly
provide food assistance
provide free health care to the elderly
54
Made by Thomas Jefferson in a 1786 letter to John Jay. Why should this freedom be guarded?
to provide the news media with a guaranteed profit
to keep the media from controlling the political process
provide the government with an accurate information source
keep the government from becoming the primary source of info
55
Which of the following objectives best describes the purpose of the system of checks and balances?
maintaining a healthy economy and establishing trade
establish accountability for the gov when levying taxes
assuring the gov spends only as much money as it takes in
keeping any one of the three branches of gov from becoming to powerful
56
The original purpose of the electoral college
create balance of power between parties
electors could hand-pick the President
preventing a dictatorship
having more enlightened people select the president
57
What is the first step in amending the constitution?
The president proposes an amendment
The president ratifies an amendment
Two-thirds of congress propose an amendment
Three-fourths of state legislatures propose an amendment
58
Absolute monarchy and autocracy are similar because...
The both have a written Constitution.
They both have a single ruler.
The both have a single legislature.
They both have a national court system
59
Which circumstance would require a search warrant?
examining the contents of a hotel room
searching school lockers for contraband
examining evidence in plain view
searching persons with reasonable suspicion
60
In the United States, which of the following is permitted to citizens by the right of freedom of assembly?
the right to work
the right to demonstrate
the right to riot
the right to immigrate
61
Which of the following statements regarding the Monroe Doctrine is accurate?
The US used the MD to justify the annexation of overseas territories.
GB's opposition to the Monroe Doctrine was a cause of the War of 1812.
Debates over the MD heightened sectional divisions in the United States.
The Monroe Doctrine prohibited future European colonization in the W H
62
Which of the following represents a suitable petition for the suspect in this situation, in regard to their rights?
petition for release into their custody
petition for a writ of habeas corpus
petition for a writ of extradition
petition for overturning of the charges
63
What is the next step in the Florida state lawmaking process?
The bill goes to the Supreme Court for a hearing.
The bill goes to the Senate for action.
The governor signs the bill into law.
The people vote on the bill in an election.
64
What precedent was established by the decision of
New York Times vs US
?
The government can never supress free speech
Copyright rules don't apply for education purposes
This case isn't important, we should focus on more important cases
Government can't censor speech unless they prove need for prior restraint
65
Purpose of “Common Sense”...
advocated the abolishment of slavery
advocated independence from Great Britain
advocated women’s rights
warned against political parties and foreign affairs
66
Identify the importance of Marbury vs. Madison
It forced state law to comply with federal law
It established the Supreme Court’s authority over state law
It established the Supreme Court’s power of judicial review
It incorporated the rights of the Amendments into state law
67
Which legislation reflects federal efforts to regulate transportation?
Interstate Commerce Act
Pendleton Act
Bland-Allison Act
Sherman Anti-Trust Act
68
Which article of the U.S. Constitution grants the power to coin money, make treaties, and levy import duties?
Article III
Article II
Article IV
Article I
69
The U.S. Congress fulfilled which of the following purposes of gov when it declared war on Japan after Pearl Harbor
ensuring domestic tranquility
establishing a system of justice
providing for the common defense
promoting the general welfare
70
What is the purpose of Bush vs. Gore ?
It reinforce the right to remain silent
It protected corporations 1st Amendment rights
It determined the outcome of the Presidential Election of 2000
It reaffirmed the right to bear arms
71
Which court is missing from the chart?
Court of Appeals
General District Court
Florida Supreme Court
Military Court
72
What founding document did this set a precedent for?
Bill of Rights
U.S. Constitution
Declaration of Independence
Magna Carta
73
Which of the following contains a clause that may have served as an inspiration for the above language?
Federalist Papers
Declaration of Independence
Northwest Ordinances
Articles of Confederation
74
Which branch of government regulates commerce?
Executive
State
Judicial
Legislative
75
What is the last step in amending the US Constitution?
3/4 of State Legislatures ratifies
President Approves
Voters approve
2/3 of US Congress ratifies
76
By what process were eighteen-year-olds fully granted the right to vote?
constitutional amendment
resolution of Congress
voter initiative
Supreme Court decision
77
The Mayflower Compact includes a pledge to ensure that all citizens look out for the good of the colony. This shows:
Government should provide equal protection under the law
Government should establish religious unity
The government should protect the property of wealthy people
Government should advance the goals of the elite
78
Which constitutional principle does the statement from President Nixon contradict?
equality
rule of law
republicanism
separation of powers
79
What services do state governments and local governments have in common?
issuing driver licenses
regulating savings banks
creating a police force
regulating taxicabs
80
Which of the following reflects the most important consequence of the Watergate break-in?
legalization of capital punishment
integration of surveillance technology in society
resignation of the president of the United States
creation of levees around coastal cities
