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1
Which newspaper headline reports a British action that angered colonists & led to the D of I?
"British Taxes are Unfair"
"Chicago Cubs win the World Series"
"Americans Boycott British Goods"
"King Grants American Independence"
2
In order for defendants to receive a fair trial, citizens must
serve on juries
vote in elections
evaluate judges
pay poll taxes
3
The items at the bottom of the chart are all examples of...
limits on the power of the Supreme Court
limits on the power of Congress
ways that Congress impacts domestic affairs
ways that Congress impacts foreign affairs
4
Which Enlightenment writer strongly recommended the idea of having three branches of government?
Thomas Jefferson
John Locke
Montesquieu
Thomas Paine
5
Identify which type of groups is found in the following mission statement:
non-governmental organization
for-profit organization
national organization
governmental organization
6
A lot of the rights listed in the U.S. Bill of Rights were inspired by...
rights listed in the English Bill of Rights
the writing of Thomas Hobbes
the philosophy of Jean Jacque Rousseau
unpopular policies of the British from before the Rev. War
7
In a totalitarian country...
rulers are chosen by heredity
there are very few rights.
laws are approved by a legislature
the government has total control over people's lives.
8
Which is NOT a requirement to become a naturalized US citizen?
18 years or older
joining the military
good behavior
live 5 years in the US
9
In a trial court...
there are usually witnesses and a jury.
the cases come from lower courts.
a panel of judges decide the case.
only criminal cases are heard.
10
Which is NOT a qualification to be president of the US?
be at least 40 years old
be at least 35 years old
natural born US citizen
resident of the United States for 14+ years
11
What type of law is this?
Military law
Juvenile law
Criminal law
Civil law
12
To win office, Ms. Jones must be elected by...
the Electoral College
registered voters of the city
members of the General Assembly
members of the state legislature
13
Which legal process does this headline describe?
a veto
civil trial
criminal prosecution
judicial review
14
Which goal of the Preamble to the Constitution of the United States is illustrated by this?
ensure domestic tranquility
provide for the common defense
form a more perfect union
establish justice
15
Which type of propaganda is shown in this poster?
informational
bandwagon
name calling
symbol transfer
16
The preamble of the Declaration of Independence was greatly influenced by the ideas of...
the Enlightenment
Thomas Hobbes
Baron de Montisqueu
John Locke
17
UNLIKE the U.S. Constitution, the Florida Constitution establishes which of the following?
three branches of government
a legislative branch
an elected cabinet
a court system
18
A campaign ad showing a candidate wearing jeans & talking to people in a diner is an example of...
stacked cards
glittering generalities
plain folks propaganda
name calling
19
What does this quote mean:
"It is emphatically the province & duty of the judicial department to say what the law is."
The judicial branch has the right to pass amendments.
The judicial branch has the power to pass laws.
It's the job of the judicial branch to enforce the law.
It's the job of the judicial branch to interpret the law.
20
Which of the following would be a domestic policy decision?
negotiating the border between countries
the amount of funding given to schools
bringing back troops from Afghanistan
picking a representative to the United Nations
21
These are posters for senate candidates. Who is MOST LIKELY to vote for Finn?
Someone who wants a senator with more government experience.
Someone who is named "Huckleberry".
Someone who wants a senator with more business experience.
Someone who is most concerned about education issues.
22
A lobbyist...
rules on whether or not laws are constitutional.
tries to influence legislation.
works for one or more interest groups.
votes on legislation.
23
What is depicted in the cartoon?
A colonial legislature
Problems with the U.S. Constitution
Federalist argument for a weak central government
Weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation
24
According to the 10th Amendment, powers not delegated are reserved to the people or
the courts
the states
local governments
political parties
25
Which amendment gave women the right to vote?
The 19th, in 1920
The 26th, in 1971
The 14th, in 1868
The 13th, in 1866
26
Which of the following is NOT a legal obligation of citizenship?
obey laws
defend the nation
vote in elections
pay taxes
27
Which document completes the chain of events: Stamp Act, Tea Act, Intolerable Acts, _______
Magna Carta
English Bill of Rights
Mayflower Compact
Declaration of Independence
28
What is a
difference
between the constitutional amendment processes of the US and the state of Florida?
Amendments in Florida must be signed by the governor
voters can participate in Florida's process
U.S. Supreme Court approves amendments but not the FL court
The people cannot propose amendments in Florida
29
A check that Congress has on the president is the power to...
appoint judges
override vetoes
impeach
sign treaties
30
Why is freedom of the press so important in a democratic society?
It keeps citizens informed about the actions of the gov.
It keeps talented and creative writers employed.
It provides a place for political candidates to advertise.
It helps the government keep track of public opinion.
31
Put these documents in the correct chronological order
Magna Carta, English Bill of Rights, Mayflower Compact
Mayflower Compact, English Bill of Rights, Magna Carta
Magna Carta, Mayflower Compact, English Bill of Rights
Mayflower Compact, Magna Carta, American Bill of Rights
32
Concurrent powers are...
shared by the federal government and the states
listed in the Magna Carta
held only by the states.
held only by the federal government.
33
Which amendment protects citizens from "cruel and unusual punishment"?
4th Amendment
8th Amendment
2nd Amendment
6th Amendment
34
Which is necessary to amend the Constitution of the United States?
3/4 vote in both houses of Congress & 2/3 of the states
2/3 vote in the Electoral College & 3/4 of the states
2/3 vote in both houses of Congress & 3/4 of the states
Passed by both houses of Congress & signed by the president
35
According to John Locke, by which agreement did individuals form governments?
constitution
Mayflower Compact
English Bill of Rights
social contract
36
Who would have MOST LIKELY tweeted this back in the day?
Baron de Montesquieu
Thomas Hobbes
John Locke
Jean Jacque Rousseau
37
The Mayflower Compact was (probably) the first example of American...
self-government
small cars
economic freedom
individual rights
38
This excerpt is written in Icelandic. (Seriously.) For what is Alexander Hamilton MOST LIKELY arguing?
The U.S. should NOT ratify the new Constitution.
It's usually best to throw away one's shot.
The right to vote should extend to all citizens.
The U.S. should ratify the new Constitution.
39
The Cold War was a long rivalry / conflict between...
The evil New York Yankees & the eviler Boston Red Sox
The democratic US and Nazi Germany
The democratic US and the totalitarian Soviet Union
The capitalist US and the communist Soviet Union
40
Which of the following offenses refers to a protection first established by Magna Carta?
For cutting off our Trade with all parts of the world.
For quartering large bodies of armed troops among us.
For depriving us in many cases, of...Trial by Jury
For transporting us beyond Seas to be tried
41
Put these documents in the correct chronological order
Common Sense, Declaration of Independence, Constitution
Declaration of Independence, Bill of Rights, Constitution
Bill of Rights, Constitution, Common Sense
Harry Potter & the Sorcerer's Stone, Hamlet, Horton Hears a Who
42
Based on the graph, which statement is most accurate?
The percentage of voter turnout remained the same.
The college-educated voters were more likely to vote.
The number of coll. & non-coll.-educated voters increased.
The # of registered voters in both groups declined each year
43
What groups are depicted in this diagram?
Communists v. Capitalists
Federalists v. Anti-Federalists
Hamilton v. Burr
Democrats v. Republicans
44
The __________ has been used to justify federal gov actions not specifically listed in the Constitution.
Gideon v. Wainwright decision
3rd amendment
due process clause
necessary & proper clause
45
Political parties use advertising to...
recruit individuals to run for office
assist people in getting to their polling places
educate the electorate about campaign issues
convince voters to vote for their candidates.
46
A famous actor makes commercials for a new soda. What kind of propaganda is this?
card stacking
testimonial
glittering generalities
bandwagon
47
Juvenile courts were made much more fair after which landmark case?
Gideon
Heller
Tinker
Gault
48
The 15th, 19th, 24th & 26th Amendments all had what effect on the political process?
They increased checks and balances on the three branches.
They made it more difficult for illegal immigrants to vote.
They limited the powers of the executive branch.
They increased the number of voters.
49
What was the important outcome of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Miranda v. Arizona?
Suspects must be informed of their rights.
Schools can no longer separate facilities based on race.
Students have first amendment rights to free speech.
If someone cannot afford a lawyer, one must be provided.
50
These headlines best illustrate the concept of
consent of the governed
rule of law
popular sovereignty
democracy
51
Jo was born on a US Air Force base in Germany to an American father and German mother. He is...
A US citizen by law of soil
A US citizen by law of blood
A naturalized US citizen
not a US citizen
52
Which level of government could pass a law changing the age at which people can marry?
federal
county
city
state
53
Identify the following "forms" of government:
a) socialism; b) communism
a) direct democracy; b) representative democracy
a) constitutional monarchy; b) representative democracy
a) oligarchy; b) autocracy
54
Which branch has the power to "declare war"?
the judicial
the executive
the president
the legislative
55
Local government would most likely make decisions about...
the budget for the U.S. Army
immigration policy
what businesses are allowed in a neighborhood
the requirements to run for governor
