Digital Media has affected the way people get news in what kind of way?

The Daily newspapers is no longer popular to access political information

What is one objection people have as a result of an election using the Electoral College System?

A Candidate can win the election even if he didn’t get the majority vote

What is one way interest groups can influence state and federal governments legally?

By running ads to encourage Voters to pressure their legislators

Vice president of the US should be leader of the senate. Should have no vote unless it’s equally divided. What is meant?

The Vice President can vote in the Senate if there’s a tie

Why is it important for people to come together and volunteer to clean up the area?

It promotes the common good and helps create responsibility for citizens

All propaganda share a common characteristic, what is it?

Propaganda is intended to influence opinion

What is the correct order of the founding documents?

Declaration of Independence, Articles of Confederation, and Constitution

What can make there be legislative restrictions of freedom of speech?

The threat of inciting violent actions

What is one difference between the Articles of Confederation and the Federalists papers?

Articles = weak central gov. Federalist papers= strong central gov.

What are the roles of three branches of government?

Congress pass laws, pres. veto laws, Supreme Court can say unconstitutional

What is the best explanation to why we have a primary election?

Primaries are used to select each political parties candidate

How is The number of representatives determined in each state?

The Total population of the state

How did we elect Members of the House of Representatives different to how we elected Senators prior the 17th amendment?

The H.O.R. was by direct election, senators- state legislators

What is the constitutional reason that the governor Florida cannot enter into a trade agreement with Cuba?

only the president can initiate trade agreements with foreign countries

How are citizens involved with introducing a bill at a federal level?

They come up with the idea for the bill

The bill Of rights include what principle…

One Cannot be forced to testify against oneself in a trial

President Truman said everyone should have a chance in the military. What civil rights and liberties, did this expand?

By the separating the branches of the military

How did the Federalists and the Anti- Federalist view things differently?

Federalist= strong gov. anti federalist= Constitution gave too much power

How would an individual who isn’t from the U.S. become a candidate for presidency?

Ratification of a constitutional amendment changing the qualifications

The Senate strikes down on a law restricting gun carrying. What justifies this decision?

Citizens are allowed to bear arms according to the 2nd amendment

Which appointment by the executive branch requires confirmation from the legislative branch?

Appointment of a Supreme Court justice

As a result of the attack on September 11, what changed regarding our foreign policy?

The US began seeking an active military role of spreading democracy

Is the KKK allowed to hold rallies?

Yes, the Bill of Rights protects freedom of speech and assembly.

The 15th amendment gives what right…

The right to vote shall not be denied by race

What is the best way a young adult can influence public policy?

Attend government meetings, vote, and express positions through petitions

What is The function of independent regulatory agency?

To Set and enforce certain standards for specific industries

How did the 19th Amendment have an affect citizenship?

Expanded the rights of female citizens

Which of the Following powers are checked and balanced by the Senate?

Presidents role of appointing Supreme Court justices

Why were men so against woman voting?

They didn’t receive higher education, so they weren’t knowledgeable enough.

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1
Digital Media has affected the way people get news in what kind of way?
Television is no longer a popular way to access political information
Social media is not popular whatsoever to access political information
The Daily newspapers is no longer popular to access political information
BLogging has become popular to access political information
2
What is one objection people have as a result of an election using the Electoral College System?
A Candidate can win even if he or she was not originally on the ballot
A Candidate can win the election even if he didn’t get the majority vote
They can ask the Senate to elect the president if it was a tie vote
They can ask Congress to cancel the election if it was a tie vote
3
What is one way interest groups can influence state and federal governments legally?
By running ads to encourage Voters to pressure their legislators
By asking the president or the governor to run a early legislative election
By introducing the desired legislation directly on the assembly floor
By purchasing expensive gifts in return for the legislators votes
4
Vice president of the US should be leader of the senate. Should have no vote unless it’s equally divided. What is meant?
The vice president must vote among party lines if there’s a tie
The President Of the US can assign a party member to vote if there’s a tie
The president can’t stop the vice president from voting if there is a tie
The Vice President can vote in the Senate if there’s a tie
5
Why is it important for people to come together and volunteer to clean up the area?
It guarantees the ideals of democracy
It promotes a common future and an obligation of citizenship
It encourages a sense of independence
It promotes the common good and helps create responsibility for citizens
6
A reporter is writing an article on a bad act of a important individual. He threatens auditing. What would protect her?
Due Process
Freedom from illegal searches
Freedom of the press
Equal Protection
7
Judicial review was established by what supreme court case?
Gideon versus Wainwright
Marbury versus Madison
Plessy versus Ferguson
Row versus wade
8
If someone owns a land that the government is paying fair market value to purchase, what principle is being used?
Search and Seizure
Public Trial
Cruel and unusual punishment
Eminent Domain
9
The Necessary and Proper Clause of the U.S. Constitution is a source of which of the constitutional powers?
Concurrent Powers
Implied Powers
Expressed Powers
Reserved Powers
10
Powers that are enumerated in the US Constitution are Declare war coin money raise and support an army, and…
Tax Crimes of treason
Tax state exports
Regulate interstate commerce
Pass bills of attainder
11
All propaganda share a common characteristic, what is it?
Propaganda is intended to influence opinion
Propaganda is factually accurate
Propaganda avoids biased statements
Propaganda avoids appealing to the emotions
12
What is the correct order of the founding documents?
Constitution, Articles of Confederation, and Constitution
Constitution, Declaration of Independence, and Articles of Confederation
Article of Confederation, Constitution, and Declaration of Independence
Declaration of Independence, Articles of Confederation, and Constitution
13
What can make there be legislative restrictions of freedom of speech?
The importance of protecting communities
The risk of harming business interests
The threat of inciting violent actions
The necessity of supporting public officials
14
What is one difference between the Articles of Confederation and the Federalists papers?
Articles = weak central gov. Federalist papers= strong central gov.
Articles= wanted a strong central gov. Federalists= didn’t want strong gov.
Articles= rejected two house Congress Federalist= wanted two house Congress
Articles= opposed emphasis on state rights Federalists= wanted state rights
15
What are the roles of three branches of government?
Congress can veto laws, supreme court can alter, pres. Can say unconstit.
Pres. can write laws Congress can veto Supreme Court can say unconstitional
Congress pass laws, pres. veto laws, Supreme Court can say unconstitutional
Congress can create laws Supreme Court can alter laws pres.Can say unconst.
16
What is the best explanation to why we have a primary election?
Primaries are used to select each political parties candidate
Primaries are used to select a political parties electors
Primaries are used to tally the final election results
Primaries are used to confirm the federal appointments
17
How is The number of representatives determined in each state?
The geographic area of the state
Amount of tax revenue generated by the state
Length of time in existence state
The Total population of the state
18
What type of election only allows registered party members to vote?
Runoff primary
Blanket primary
Closed Primary
Open primary
19
How did we elect Members of the House of Representatives different to how we elected Senators prior the 17th amendment?
3/5 of white men were counted for H.O.R senators= all were counted
This is not the answer, little ones.
The H.O.R. was by direct election, senators- state legislators
H.O.R = two terms Senators = 4 terms
20
What is the constitutional reason that the governor Florida cannot enter into a trade agreement with Cuba?
The governor must enter into an agreement with Cuba
only the president can initiate trade agreements with foreign countries
Only Congress can initiate trade agreements with foreign countries
The governor must ask Congress to initiate trade with Cuba
21
How are citizens involved with introducing a bill at a federal level?
They come up with the idea for the bill
They seek a sponsor for the bill
Introduced the idea for the bill to the House of representatives
They write the text of the bill
22
The bill Of rights include what principle…
One Cannot be forced to testify against oneself in a trial
The right to vote shall not be abridged by the account of race
The Federal government is permitted to collect income from the people
Both houses of Congress should be elected by population
23
The Civil Rights Movement resulted in which piece of legislation…
The National Labor Relations Act
The Gulf of Tonkin Resolution
The Nineteenth Amendment
The Voting Rights Act of 1965
24
President Truman said everyone should have a chance in the military. What civil rights and liberties, did this expand?
By Proposing the action to be enacted by Congress
By the separating the branches of the military
By providing equal funding for militaries that are separated by race
By forming a squadron of African-American pilots
25
The excerpt.. “We the people”… what principle do we learn in this excerpt?
Consent of the governed
Separation of powers
Limited Government
Representative government
26
Legislators are required to draw the line against constitutional districts… if they favor one party over another this is
Filibuster
Gerrymandering
Senatorial courtesy
Franking privileges
27
Why would the government prohibit banks from investing badly or risky?
To protect economic crises
To generate tax revenue
To balance federal budget
To protect consumer rights
28
How did the Federalists and the Anti- Federalist view things differently?
Federalist= strong gov. anti federalist= Constitution gave too much power
Federalist= current plan of gov. Anti federalist= new plan of gov.
Federalist- extend rights to males anti federalist-limit voting of men
Federalist= protect slave owners anti federalist= abolish slavery
29
Why did Roosevelt want to create more socialized programs?
Providing quality of opportunity
Furthering the public good
Protecting the rights of individuals
Limiting the power of the government
30
The US and this organization work together to make sure basic human rights are met all around the world…
United Nations
North Atlantic Treaty organization
Organization of American states
European Union
31
What political party advocates for higher taxes on the rich to fund federal programs?
Democrats
Socialist
Republicans
Communists
32
How would an individual who isn’t from the U.S. become a candidate for presidency?
Certified as a citizen of the U.S. for 20 years
Marriage to a citizen in the U.S.
Passage of a congressional ratification declaring them a citizen
Ratification of a constitutional amendment changing the qualifications
33
The Senate strikes down on a law restricting gun carrying. What justifies this decision?
Violated the due process in the 5th amendment
Violated the right to protest in the 10th amendment
They could confront an accuser outlined in the 6th amendment
Citizens are allowed to bear arms according to the 2nd amendment
34
Which principle helps establish a representative government?
Checks and balances
Federalism
Divine Right
Popular sovereignty
35
Which appointment by the executive branch requires confirmation from the legislative branch?
Appointment of a Supreme Court justice
Appointment of White House chief of staff
Appointment of White House press secretary
Appointment of a White House chief advisor
36
As a result of the attack on September 11, what changed regarding our foreign policy?
U.S. began using economic pressure to force countries to use trade policy
The US began seeking an active military role of spreading democracy
The US began taking an active leadership role in reducing nuclear weapons
The US began using humanitarian aid to pressure other countries
37
Is the KKK allowed to hold rallies?
Yes, the Bill of Rights protects freedom of speech and assembly.
No, the Bills of Rights states the police have to stop racist speeches.
Yes, because the Bill of Rights says people can protect with a militia
Yes, the Bill of Rights protect them as long as other people protest.
38
The 15th amendment gives what right…
Right to bear arms
The right to assemble peacefully
The right to representation shall not be denied by race
The right to vote shall not be denied by race
39
Based on the Declaration of Independence and the social contract, where does the power to govern come from?
The legislature
The Senate
The wealthy
The People
40
What is the best way a young adult can influence public policy?
Read newspaper and watch broadcasts
Attend government meetings, vote, and express positions through petitions
Volunteer in public and influence
Pursue a college education and get a good career
41
What is The function of independent regulatory agency?
To Charge and prosecute suspected criminals
To Review and rule the constitutional amount of laws
To Set and enforce certain standards for specific industries
To collect and allocate tax revenue
42
How did the 19th Amendment have an affect citizenship?
Expanded the rights of Latino citizens
Expanded the rights of 18-21 citizens
Expanded the rights of American citizens
Expanded the rights of female citizens
43
Which of the Following powers are checked and balanced by the Senate?
The president’s power to pardon offenses against the US
Presidents role as commander in chief
President’s power to make recess appointments
Presidents role of appointing Supreme Court justices
44
Why were men so against woman voting?
They couldn’t own property.
They didn’t receive higher education, so they weren’t knowledgeable enough.
They had no control over legislation.
The had no control over their wages.
45
“ power and authority are divided through National and local government levels” what principle is this?
Communism
Republicanism
Federalism
Socialist

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