What was the significance of Miranda v Arizona?

Police must now Miranda warning

What are reserved powers?

Power only belonging to the states.

What is judicial activism?

Occurs when judges try to change society through rulings

What were the two major weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?

The government had no way to enforce its laws., The government had no way to pay its debts.

Civil Liberties is ...

The protections of citizens against Government abuse

What is the 4th amendment?

To protect people from unwanted searches and seizures.

What was a weakness of the Articles of Confederation?

States would not give Congress money, Congress had too little power

How Does the Electoral College Work?

All Electors vote in favor of the majority in most states

What is Judicial Review?

The power of the court to declare things unconstitutional

What is the Supremacy Clause?

Article VI says the Constitutions is the "supreme law of the land"

The significance of Marbury v. Madison was

the power of the courts to conduct judicial review

Which of these is a role of the media in policy-making?

offering a forum for opposing viewpoints

What is a limited government?

No government is all powerful or above the law

What is divine right theory?

Rulers are chosen by a god or religious figure

What is Checks and Balances?

Branches of govenment checking other branches of govenment

What was one of the flaws of the Articles of Confederation?

Had little control over the states.

What is the 8th amendment?

Guarantees right to no cruel and no unusual punishment.

What are expressed powers?

powers granted to the national government by the Constitution

What is the 3rd amendment?

No soldiers can be housed in other's homes without consent

Which of the following is an example of checks and balances?

ALL ARE EXAMPLES OF CHECKS AND BALANCES

How did media play a role in influencing the government?

The media is more convenient to the people to see what is happening

What is the purpose of reapportionment?

To make sure that each voting district has about the same number of people.

What is a representative democracy?

one in which people are elected to speak for the people

How long are Supreme Court Terms

For life or until retirement or impeachment

Division of power among the federal, state, and local levels

What are concurrent powers?

The powers that are shared by the State and the federal govt

What are civil rights?

Rights we all have in order to be treated fairly

What is the purpose/responsibility of state government?

Take care of the state and its citizens

What is the Preamble to the Constitution?

The beginning of the constitution

What are the Articles of Confederation?

The first attempt at a national government, the first constitution

A previous case that is used as guide when similar circumstances arise

What is Popular Sovereignty?

supreme power rests with and only with the pople

What type of crime is a felony?

more serious crime punishable by more than a year in prison?

A Supreme Court case that protected a women's choice to have an abortion

What is protected by the 1st amendment

Religion, Speech, Assembly, Press, Petition

What is the charter or bill of rights?

a document that sets out the basic rights or citizens

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1
What was the significance of Miranda v Arizona?
The Miranda program was designed for the accused
Police must now Miranda warning
All the police on the case were fired and replaced
Miranda was paid millions from the police deparment
2
What is a change to the Constitution called? There are 27 of them.
Ordinances
Sections
Amendments
Preambles
3
What are reserved powers?
Power only belonging to the states.
The government reserving powers from others
The Power Rangers not showing how cool they are
Powers kept reserved by the FBI
4
What is judicial activism?
Occurs when judges try not to change society through rulings
Occurs when judges join protests to express their views
Occurs when judges activate laws they like
Occurs when judges try to change society through rulings
5
What were the two major weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?
The government had no way to enforce its laws.
The government had no way to pay its debts.
The government needed funding to buy more land.
The government needed funding for interstate commerce.
6
Civil Liberties is ...
The protections of citizens against Government abuse
due process
ufreedom of speech
right to privacy
7
What did Anti-Federalist objections to the ratification of the Constitution lead to?
elimination of states rights
addition of a Bill of Rights
rewriting of major parts of the constitution
seven-year delay in the ratification of the Constitution
8
What is a misdemeanor?
a minor wrongdoing.
the criminal action of stealing goods from a shop.
a crime, typically one involving violence
a violation or infringement of a law, agreement
9
What is the 4th amendment?
To protect people from anyone searching them.
To protect people from unwanted searches and seizures.
To protect people from McDonalds.
To protect them from unreasonable haircuts.
10
What was a weakness of the Articles of Confederation?
Congress had too much power
States did not listen to the Congress
States would not give Congress money
Congress had too little power
11
How Does the Electoral College Work?
HAM SAMMICHES EBBER WARE!!!!!
80 of the 100 electors for each state votes republican
Electors vote against the majority to even out the election
All Electors vote in favor of the majority in most states
12
What is the Bill Of Rights?
the first ten admendments
snorlax
all the admendments
just a bill
13
What powers to the State Executive hold?
Interpret State Laws
Make State Laws
Enforce State Laws
They have zero power
14
What is Judicial Review?
Appeals Court Decision
The power of the court to declare things unconstitutional
The power of the Court to appoint Judges
The power of the court to hear cases
15
What is the Supremacy Clause?
Gives the President Supreme power
Article 21 says Federal government is NOT supreme over states
Article VI says the Constitutions is the "supreme law of the land"
Amendment 27 gives states supreme law.
16
The significance of Marbury v. Madison was
the power of the Congress to write bills of attainder
the power of the courts to conduct judicial review
the power of the courts to nullify ex post facto laws
the power of the executive branch to issue writs of mandamus
17
Which of these is a role of the media in policy-making?
identifying bias and propoganda
lobbying government officials
introducing bills for consideration
offering a forum for opposing viewpoints
18
What is a limited government?
God created the state and the leaders are choosen by God
People agree to make the state and give up power to do so
No government is all powerful or above the law
One leader has complete control over citizens
19
What is divine right theory?
Rulers are chosen by a god or religious figure
Head of family is the ruler
Rules are elected by the citizens
Rulers are born into power
20
What is Checks and Balances?
Branches of govenment checking other branches of govenment
A way of balancing your checkbook
The people checking benaches of government
The press checking branches of government
21
What was one of the flaws of the Articles of Confederation?
The government had too many branches.
It gave the states no representation.
Had little control over the states.
The Articles were, too, strict.
22
How does the State Government affect the daily lives of its citizens?
State Police
Infastructure (Roads ans Buildings)
All of the Above
Public Education
23
What is the 8th amendment?
Guarantees right to trial by jury.
Guarantees right to no cruel and no unusual punishment.
Guarantees rights individuals have if they are accused of a crime.
Guarantees right to idk lmao
24
What are expressed powers?
logical extensions of governmental powers listed in the Constitution
powers historically recognized as belonging to a national government
powers granted to the national government by the Constitution
powers held by the states
25
What is the 3rd amendment?
Protection from unreasonable searches and seizures
Defendants have the right to a lawyer
No soldiers can be housed in other's homes without consent
Slavery is forbidden
26
Which of the following is an example of checks and balances?
CONGRESS OVERRIDES A PRESIDENTIAL VETO BY 2/3 VOTE
ALL ARE EXAMPLES OF CHECKS AND BALANCES
SUPREME COURT OVERTURNS LAW PASSED BY CONGRESS
SENATE CONFIRMS PRESIDENTIAL NOMINATIONS
27
How did media play a role in influencing the government?
The media only influences democrats
It doesn't affect anyone
The media only influences republicans
The media is more convenient to the people to see what is happening
28
How many congress people are there in the House of Rep.
338
450
435
220
29
What is the purpose of reapportionment?
To give each political party equal representation.
To increase the number of representatives in Congress.
To make sure that each voting district has about the same number of people.
To make sure that each state has the same number of representatives.
30
What is a representative democracy?
one in which leaders are born into their leadership role
one in which people are elected to speak for the people
a government lead by a king or queen
one in which leaders volunteer
31
How long are Supreme Court Terms
12 years
For life or until retirement or impeachment
2 years
4 years
32
Federalism is...
Division of power between all the fifty states
Division of food between citizens
Division of power between counties in a state
Division of power among the federal, state, and local levels
33
What is an example of Checks and Balances?
Selling checks
Approving or Vetoing laws
Supreme court Justices
Being on a tv show about congress
34
What are concurrent powers?
The powers that are shared by the State and its courts
The powers that are shared by the State and the local govt
The powers that are shared by the State and the federal govt
The powers that are shared by the State and its citizens
35
What is direct democracy?
Citizens watch officials make decisions.
Citizens vote to pick elected officials.
All citizens can become elected officials.
All citizens vote on laws.
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What are civil rights?
Rights we all have in order to be treated fairly
Rights that men have in order to be treated fairly
Rights that children have in order to be treated fairly
Rights women have in order to be treated fairly
37
What is the purpose/responsibility of state government?
Take care of the state and its citizens
To influence law makers
To provide correct information
The process to become a citizen
38
How many electoral votes do you need to become president?
435
538
270
all of them
39
How has the Constitution evolved over time?
It hasn't evolved over time
Declaring our independence from France
Amendment Process
Declaring unconstitutional laws
40
What is the Preamble to the Constitution?
The end of the constitution
The middle of the constution
The beginning of the constitution
The whole constitution
41
What are the Articles of Confederation?
The first attempt at a national government
51 papers written by the Federalists
the first constitution
A pamphlet given out in Philadelphia
42
What is legislative power?
The power to execute and enforce the law
The power to delcare war
The power to make the law
The power to interpret the law
43
What is the 2nd Amendment
Search and Seizure
Freedom Of Speech
Freedom of Religion
Right to Bear Arms
44
What is a precedent?
A previous case that is used as guide when similar circumstances arise
A group of people who decide whether the defendant is guilty or not guilty
providing payment or support for damages
A serious offence heard before a Judge or Jury
45
What is Popular Sovereignty?
the people of the government that have all the power
the embassies of the world have the power to reign over the policies
supreme power rests with and only with the pople
people have no say and what the president says, it is done.
46
What type of crime is a felony?
When a judge is impeached?
Felony's violates the constitution?
more serious crime punishable by more than a year in prison?
less serious crime with punishment less than a year in jail?
47
What is Roe v. Wade?
A Supreme Court case that protected a women's choice to have an abortion
A Congressional debate over the right to allow women in the military
A Supreme Court case that outlawed abortion in 10 states
A county court case about education rights
48
What is protected by the 1st amendment
speech, assembly, press, religion, quarter soldiers
Religion, Speech, Assembly, Press, Petition
Petition, Speech, Religion, Press, Not discriminated against
Religion, speech, assembly, press, gun ownership
49
What did the 26th amendment do?
girls can vote
lowered voting age to 16
if president dies or resigns the vice president takes over
lowered voting age to 18
50
What did the 19th amendement do?
Limit Presidential Terms
Reduce discrimination against Afircan-American men
Give Women the Right to Vote
Prhobit the Use of Alcohol
51
What is the charter or bill of rights?
a document that sets out the basic rights or citizens
more than two rights
the body responsible for changing existing rights
a law that is made parliament
52
What is the 7th amendment?
the right to jury trial
jurys can trial
what
53
What is an example of Federalism
The Senate impeaching the President
The right to a fair trial if you are accused of a crime
States taxing gasoline, while the Federal Government taxes income
People of Virginia electing members to the House of Burgeses
54
What powers do the State Legislature hold?
Appoints judges to the Supreme Court
Has no power
Makes state laws
Enforces states laws
55
Have U.S. Immigration policies evolved since the 1880's?
Only people immgrating from Timbuktu are allowed to come to the U.S.
No limits to limits to Europeans to limits to Latin America
Urayguay soccer players are the only ones allowed to immigrate to Texas now
Unlimited immigration for all
56
The Supreme Court can check Congress by:
finding laws it has created unconstituional
declaring executive actions unconstitutional
vetoing laws it creates
57
According to the Declaration of Independence, what is the main purpose of government?
Create a strong national government
Provide for the common defense and promote general welfare
Protect the interests of the states
Protect rights to life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness
58
What is Delegated Powers
Powers set aside by the US Constitution for the states
Powers given to the federal government by the constitution
59
What is the declaration of independence
Was the plan of our new goverment
A newspaper
Declared colonies breaking away from Britain
Was made to declare the fourth of July is a holiday
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What is the purpose of Preamble of Constitution ?
Lists the rights of all Americans
To give students something to memorize
Expressed six basic principles of governing
States the six goals for the national government
61
The Electoral College chooses who?
President and Senators
President and Speaker of the House
President and Vice President
President and Govenor
62
What is naturalization?
deciding who will go first
the process of becoming a citizen of a new country
a dance move
63
What was the result of Gideon v. Wainwright?
5th Amendment protection from self-incrimination
The idea of Judicial Review
Separate but Equal Education
All defendants must be given a lawyer.
64
What is a misdemeanor?
murder
traffic violation
kidnapping
armed robbery
65
What is judicial power?
The power to make law
The power to execute and enforce the law
The power to delcare war
The power to interpret the law
66
What is probable cause?
Suspicious behavior.
What probably happened
A reasonable belief that the accused is committing a crime.
Arrest if you smell illegal drugs!
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What are two of the 5 Delegated Powers ?
Financing the Government and Defending the Country
Providing money and Defending the country
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what is seperation of powers?
System of government which power is split into 4 branches
none of the given answers
system of government which power is split into 3 branches
System of government which power is split into 2 branches
69
What is due process? which two amendments guarantee this?
Fair and equal treatment during an arrest; The 5th and the 18th.
Fair and equal treatment during an arrest; The 5th and the 14th.
Fair and equal treatment during an arrest; The 5th and the 12th.
Fair and equal treatment during an arrest; The 5th and the 15th.
70
The purpose of the Federalist papers was to
Support the Article of Confideration
Support the US Costitution
discourage the creation of political parties
Ratification of the US Costitution
71
What was the 15th Amendment?
Gave Men regardless of Race the right to vote
Gave men of 21 years of age the right to vote
Gave Women the right to vote
Gave Men regarless of age the right to vote
72
What is a dictatorship?
1 person or group has full power and governs through a 1 party system
politicians are elected through voting and represent citizens in government
a nation with no government, leader, rules or laws
a King/Queen has full power over a nation and makes all rules/policies
73
What is primary elections?
way for citizens to vote on state or local laws
Matters of debate
Voters decide which of the candidates within a party
the list of candidates on which you cast your vote
74
What is executive power?
The power to execute and enforce law
The power to make law
The power to declare war
The power to interpret the law
75
The Social Contract Theory is the idea that:
All societies must be equal in every way
Government must be based on the consent of the people
Government must NOT be based on people's consent
All governments are oppressive and must be overthrown
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Judicial Restraint:
Ignoring precendent
Retiring from the Court at a certain age
Taking the Constitution literally
Using court rulings to transform the country
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What is the purpose of an interest group?
To influence one group of people only
To help educate the general public on their issues
Influencing public policy
To help educate policy makers on their issues
78
What is the State Executive?
Governor of the State
The State Police
Citizenship
State Senators
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What was a key weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?
That Congress couldn't make laws.
That Congress couldn't tax things so they didn't make money.
That Congress couldn't end quarrels between the states.
That Congress couldn't make laws
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What is a state legislataure?
Each states legislative branch of government
Limited government
Govenor of each state
Electors
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How many members are on the Supreme court?
100
9
50
25
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How does the Electoral College work?
The Electoral College casts its votes on the first Tuesday in November.
The Electoral College casts its votes on January 20.
Each state casts a # of electoral votes equal to their members of Congress
It guarantees that the winner of the popular vote wins the presidency.
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What is a bicameral legislature?
A Legislature made up of one on chamber of Congress
A Legislature with 2 houses/chambers (Senate and H.O.R.)
A Legislative branch that utilizes 2 senators from every state
A communist-based government system
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What are inherent powers?
Powers given to federal gov't because its a sovereign state
Powers given to the states
Powers denied to federal government
None of the above
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What is the 5th Amendment ?
No double jeopardy
Election of president
No Self-incrimination
Miranda Rights
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What is the total number of people in Congress (Senate and House of Representatives combined)?
435
535
100
500
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What is a constitution?
Guidelines
Rules you have to follow
Basic principles and laws
Laws
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The case of Tinker v Des Moines concerned?
Freedom of religion
Freedom of speech
The Right to petition the government
The Right to assemble to criticize the government
89
The Great Compromise created what?
Bicameral Legislature
Senate with same number per state
House based on population
All answers are correct
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What is a felony?
murder
disorderly conduct
drinking under the age
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What is the 6th amendment?
All rights not listed
Right to a gun
Right to a speedy trial and an impartial jury
Civil case jury
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Brown v. Board of Education Ended...
Racial Segregation in public schools.
Racial segregation in public areas
Public schools.
The education system.
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What are the voting requirements in Florida?
All of the above
Must be 18 years old and registered to vote
Must be of sound mind
No felonies
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What is the 10th amendment?
Powers that are not delegated to the US are considered illegal.
Powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution or prohibited
Powers from the United States are a act of punishment if you do them wrong.
Any power tat is made can be immediately vetoed.
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What is the 9th amendment?
The government has all rights not listed in the constitution.
If there is a right not listed in the Constitution, no one has it.
None of the below.
All rights not listed in the Constitution belong to the people.
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How can the Supreme Court check the powers of the President?
Unconstitutional
Declare laws unconstitutional
Declare life unconstitutional
Declare executive orders unconstitutional
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What is a Anti-Federalist?
someone who is against the constitution
someone who is for the constitution
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What are implied powers?
Powers not explicitly named in the constitution but exists.
Let's people do whatever they wish.
Powers named in the constitution.
Implement the expressed powers that are named in Article V
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What is lobbying?
yelling no running in my lobby
trying to convince others to support a bill or issue
this happens every 4 years
taking a nap in the lobby of a hotel

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