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An assessment of our fundamental freedoms
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1
Name the current U.S. Senators for the state of Florida.
Rick Scott and Andrew Gillum
Bill Nelson and Marco Rubio
Rick Scott and Bill Nelson
Rick Scott and Marco Rubio
2
Why does our government system include separation of powers and checks and balances?
It allows for creation of National Banking System.
It creates a system that allows new states to be formed.
Keeps a person or small group from getting to powerful.
To create a central government that can't be challenged.
3
What date do we officially recognize as the signing of the Declaration of Independence?
July 4, 1976
July 4, 1876
July 4, 1863
July 4, 1776
4
How many members are there in the U.S. Congress (Senate + House of Representatives)
435
535
100
335
5
According to our constitution, who carries the title of Commander in Chief?
The leader of the Senate
The highest ranking general in the army
The President
The head of the majority part in Congress
6
How many members comprise the U.S. Senate?
1776
100
435
535
7
Who is the current Florida Governor?
Andrew Gillum
Bill Nelson
Ron DeSantis
Rick Scott
8
Which branch has the constitutional authority to confirm (approve) presidential appointments?
Congress (The House of Representatives)
Congress (The Senate)
Judicial Branch
The president can do it by executive order
9
Where can your right to free speech be found?
In the Declaration of Independence
In the Freedom of Speech Act of 1789
In the Bill of Rights (1st 10 Amendments)
In the main body of the Constitution
10
Which founding father was given primary writing responsibilities for the Declaration?
Thomas Edison
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
Patrick Henry
11
Who serves the longest term in office (not counting re-elections)?
The President
House of Representative members
The Vice President
Senators
12
What is the primary job of the Supreme Court?
To examine all treaties with foreign powers
To reach a compromise between political parties
To create a budget for the country
To determine the constitutionality of laws
13
_________ refers to the formal process of removing an elected official (or judge) from office.
Judicial Review
Voir dire
Impeachment
Referendum
14
Per the DOI, when government becomes abusive and refuses to recognize the rights of the people
The people can do nothing, gov't is to powerful.
The government can crush the rebellion.
The people can abolish the government and start over.
Nothing, like the internet, government is forever.
15
Which of the following is the primary way Congress can check the power of the President?
Can impeach the president for extremely bad behavior
Must approve all presidential spending.
They can close down the White House to government business
They can veto the president's bills.
16
A characteristic shared by the members of the U.S. Senate and the U.S. House is they:
Serve 2 year terms
Serve 6 year terms
Serve 4 year terms
Must be legal residents of the state they represent
17
Why is it considered more prestigious to be elected to the Senate than the House?
A Senator serves longer
The Senate has a smaller number of members
A Senator has to be older
All of these
18
Which of the following is a duty or responsibility that we have as U.S. citizens?
To pay taxes
Serve on juries
All of these
To vote
19
Which branch of government has the constitutional authority to draw up articles of impeachment?
The Judicial Branch
Congress (The Senate)
Board of Governors
Congress (The House of Representatives)
20
On a scale of 1 (very little) to 4 (a lot), how much do you appreciate your US history teacher?
2
3
1
4
21
Panama City is in the FL 2nd Congressional District. Who is our current U.S. Representative?
Neal Dunn
Gwen Graham
Eddie Murphy
Bill Nelson
22
Which branch of the government has the power to tax the people?
Congress
Supreme Court
President
All of them have the ability to tax
23
How many Articles are contained in the U.S. Constitution?
10
27
7
None of these
24
What is the primary purpose of the Declaration?
To end trade with the British Empire
To make one last effort to get the King to be reasonable
Officially state the separation of the colonies from Britain
Threaten colonists who were loyal to the king
25
Which portion of the Declaration of Independence is the longest?
The list of complaints against the King
The philosophical arguments for revolt
The Preamble
The Signatures
26
What is the primary job of the Legislative Branch of government (Congress)?
To determine the constitutionality of new laws.
To lead in war
To create the budget for the country
To create new laws.
27
Which of the following is the best example of popular sovereignty?
Keeping a strong military
U.S. participation in the United Nations
Supreme Court being appointed for life
Citizen's right to vote for their president
28
What is the primary check and balance that the president has over Congress?
The power to freeze congress' operating expenses
The power to impeach congress members
Members of congress must meet presidential approval
The power to veto bills passed by congress
29
Which of the following is not a right that is guaranteed U.S. citizens by the Bill of Rights?
The right to vote
Freedom of the press
The right to bear arms
Freedom of religion
30
Why does our Constitution have the Supreme Court keep their jobs for life or until they retire?
They didn't believe people were worthy of being a judge
Founding fathers wanted judges to be non-political
They hoped to get their friends appointed to these jobs
It was to expensive to replace judges every 4 years
