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A person convicted of a crime can file a / an ________ if they feel their due process was violated.
Retainer
Compaint
Injunction
Appeal
2
. This supreme court case ruled that suspects must be aware of their right
Gitlow V. New York
TLO V. New Jersey
Miranda V. Arizona
Mapp V. Ohio
3
In a civil case, who has the burden of proof?
Witness
Plaintiff
Defendant
Prosecutor
4
Darrel goes to his polling place on election day and casts his vote. This is an example of…
A responsibility
A social contract
A duty
Natural Rights
5
. _________is the spending of government funds.
Annexation
Appropriations
Proportions
Reserves
6
. Police must show________that evidence of a crime will be found in order to obtain a search warrant.
Innocence
Guilt
Reasonable suspicion
Malice
7
What freedoms did the Founders believe in safeguarding?
None of the above
Business freedoms
All of the above
Healthcare freedoms
8
Which political party is generally in favor of more government involvement in citizen’s lives?
Democrat
Federalist
Anti - Federalists
Republican
9
Which court has original jurisdiction in most cases?
Appeals Court
Supreme Court
Appellate Court
District Court
10
Name given to major crimes.
Felony
Misdemeanor
Infraction
Violation
11
If both houses of Congress pass a different version of a bill, the bill goes to…
The President
Conference Committee
The Supreme Court
Filibuster
12
The Northwest Ordinance…
Provided a plan for the U.S. if it were attacked
Provided a plan for admitting states to the union
Provided a plan for succession if the president dies
Provided a plan for the structure of Congress
13
Which case ruled that the right to a lawyer applies to state courts, even if the accused cannot afford one?
U.S. V. Nixon
Gideon V. Wainwright
Korematsu V. U.S.
Miranda V. Arizona
14
James Madison. “The accumulation of all powers, legislative, executive, and judiciary, in the same hands, whether of on
Popular vote
Freedom of the press
Limited Government
Separation of Powers
15
. The electoral college…
Elects the Governor
Elects the President
Elects the Speaker of the House
Elects the Mayor
16
What role does the Bill of Rights play in the United States Constitution?
It establishes the hierarchy of government branches.
It guarantees essential civil rights and liberties
It outlines the responsibilities of state governments
It defines the structure of the legislative branch.
17
Which statement best describes a citizen?
Resident of a country
Resident who contributes to their community
Legal member of a country
Legal alien
18
How many branches of government did Montesquieu propose in his concept of separation of powers?
four
One
Two
three
19
Which branch of government can declare a law unconstitutional?
Legislative
Judicial
Executive
20
Who advocated for the separation of powers to prevent tyranny and concentration of authority?
Thomas Jefferson
John Locke
James Madison
Montesquieu
21
A filibuster only occurs in …
The White House
The House
The Senate
Conference Committee
22
Roughly how many nations make up the United Nations
120
193
245
1190
23
What is one difference between federal and state governments?
Only state governments borrow money
Only federal governments provide welfare
Only state governments go to war
Only federal governments coin money
24
. What is the difference between the U.S. Constitution and Florida’s Constitution?
Florida’s Constitution is more specific
Florida’s Constitution has less amendments
The U.S. Constitution has a list of rights
The US Constitution has 88 articles
25
According to John Locke, where does the legitimacy of political authority come from?
Divine right
The consent of the governed
The military
Hereditary monarchy
26
James was born overseas his parents were visit Trinidad & Tobago Both parents were born overseas, and became naturalized
James has to choose to be either a citizen of Trinidad and Tobago or u.s.
James is automatically a citizen due to the law of blood
James is not a U.S. citizen due to the law of soil
James must naturalize because he was born outside of the U.S.
27
This event aimed to attack the federal armory in Springfield, MA, and eventually led to the writing of the constitution
Roosevelt Rebellion
Shay’s Rebellion
Constitutional Convention
Lincoln’s Rebellion
28
Who approves Presidential treaties?
Vice President
President
House of Representatives
Senate
29
This level of government protects the country from a military attack.
Federal
City
State
Local
30
What event limited colonial expansion west of the Appalachian Mountains?
Taxation Proclamation
Emancipation Proclamation
Proclamation of 1763
Proclamation of the Nations
31
How many justices are present in the U.S. Supreme Court?
9
7
none of the above
3
32
Which amendment protects freedom of speech, religion, and assembly?
Fifth Amendment
10th Amendment
Second Amendment
First Amendment
33
Which amendment abolished slavery?
2nd
10th
6th
13th
34
Which form of government is controlled by one ruler with absolute power?
Autocracy
Dominator
Monarchy
Oligarchy
35
Which article of the Constitution describes the Legislative Branch?
IV
I
III
II
36
What does the rule of law primarily place restrictions on?
The exercise of government power, protecting individual rights etc.
Public education programs
Economic activities
The media
37
Writ of Habeas Corpus prevents a person from being detained without…
Appearing before a cop
Appearing before a Supreme Court Justice
Appearing before their family
Appearing before a judge
38
This type of government gets its power directly from the people.
George Washington
C & A
Representative Democracy
Direct Democracy
39
Which group could be described as pro state’s rights?
Whigs
Anti - Federalists
Federalists
Immigrants
40
What does due process guarantee individuals?
The right to a speedy trial
The right to legal representation
The right to a jury of their peers
Certain legal procedures and protections
41
What does the Constitution guarantee for each state?
A theocracy
Enough money to support welfare programs
A monarchy
A republican form of government where citizenselect representatives to make
42
What is federalism?
A system where power is concentrated at the state level
A system of checking and balancing all branches of government
A system where power is shared between the national and state governments
A system where power is solely in the hands of the federal government
43
Which answer choice best describes the Cold war?
Conflict between the US and Soviet Union
Conflict between the US and England
Conflict between the US and Korea
Conflict between the US and Iraq
44
What is NOT guaranteed by equality under the law?
Equal opportunities
Equal outcomes
Equal treatment and protection
45
Which branch of government enforces laws?
Judicial
Executive
Legislative
46
The three branches of the federal government are known as…
School, Home, Beach
Federalist, Anti-Federalist, Federalism
Judicial, Federal, legislative
Executive, legislative, Judicial
47
. What does the rule of law ensure?
Government actions are bound by legal principles and constraints
Exemption of government officials from laws
The dominance of the executive branch
Unlimited government power
48
What does due process refer to?
Administrative decision-making
The exclusion of legal procedures
Quick and efficient legal proceedings
The fair treatment of individuals in legal proceedings
49
What phrase in the United States Constitution emphasizes popular sovereignty as the foundation of the government?
«We the People»
«By the power vested in us»
«For the common good»
50
This amendment provided women suffrage
9th
15th
10th
19th
51
. A/An _____________to the constitution is the only way a Supreme Court decision can be overturned.
Judicial Review
Amendment
Referendum
Plea Bargain
52
. This type of government gets its power directly from the people.
Preamble
Articles
therefore
we the people
53
What does popular sovereignty assert?
The ultimate source of authority lies with the people
The ultimate source of authority lies with the government
The ultimate source of authority lies with the military
54
Which compromise gave the US a two house legislative in which Congress currently operates?
The Missouri Compromise
Three-Fifths Compromise
The Great Compromise
The West Virginia Plan
55
Why did Thomas Paine write his pamphlet “Common Sense"
It was common sense to rebel against Germany
To make him a rich man
The colonists wanted more land
To persuade the colonists to become independent from England
56
What did the Founders believe in regarding natural rights?
Natural rights are granted by the government
Natural rights are inherent to individuals, such as life,liberty,property
57
Readfrom John Locke: “The only way where any one divests himself of natural liberty, and puts the bonds of civil society
The constitutional convention
Separation of powers
The bill of rights
A social contract
58
Which act was a catalyst for the Boston Tea Party?
Coercive Acts
Stamp Act
Milk Act
Navigation Act
59
Why is citizens active partcipation and agreement with the governments actions crucial forits legitimacy and functioning
Hereditary monarchy
It guarantees economic stability
It reflects the concept of the social contract
It ensures military support
60
This Amendment outlawed poll taxes.
22
20
24
26
61
According to popular sovereignty, what does the government exist to do?
Serve the military
Serve foreign interests
Serve the people and govern based on their consent
62
What is the significance of combining democratic principles with republican principles in the United States government?
To concentrate power in the executive branch
To balance the interests of the majority and protect minority rights
To ensure that the judicial branch has ultimate authority
To eliminate the need for elections
63
A group of people who share a point of view about an issue and unite to promote their ideas are called?
Ethnic groups
Federalists
Interest groups
Peace Corps
64
What is one role the media plays in government?
To inform the public
Watchdog
Both red and yellow
To sell you products
65
The Bill of Rights in the Florida State Constitution is known as…
Declaration of Rights
Declaration of Independence
Florida’s Constitution
Florida Bill of Rights
66
Who proposed that individuals enter into a social contract to form a government?
Thomas Jefferson
James Madison
Montesquieu
John Locke
67
Which principle of government best aligns with the Magna Carta?
Federalism
Free speech
Popular Sovereignty
Limited Government
68
Which of the following is an example of diplomacy
Volunteer organizations run by the government
Preventing crime against people or property
Nations join together to deal with issues
none of the above
69
“Make America Great Again’ and “Yes We Can” are examples of what form of propaganda?
Just plain folks
Name calling
Bandwagon
Glittering generality
70
According to the rule of law, who is not above the law?
Corporations
Foreign diplomats
All of the above
Government officials
71
What does federalism allow for?
Local decision and diverse gover while maintinng a unified natonal identity
A single national governmen
Concentrated decision-making
Diverse governance
72
This person is the leader of the House of Representatives.
Speaker of the House
Legislator
President Pro Tempore
Commander in Chief
73
Kylie sat in the meeting hal and listened to the different candidates for her state’s open House of Representatives seat
Direct Democracy
Representative Democracy
Oligarchy
Monarchy
74
The President _______ members of his cabine
None of the above
Elects
Appoints
All of the above
75
Which Supreme Court case established Judicial Review?
Plessy V. Ferguson
Tom V. Jerry
Gideon V. Wainwright
Marbury V. Madison
76
This region of Colonial America relied largely on plantations & slave labor
New England Colonies
Southern Colonies
Middle Colonies
77
Lines of latitude…
Both A and B
Run vertically on a globe
Measure north and south of the equator
Measure east and west of the equator
78
Which is an example of an international organization?
UNICEF
The World Wide Web
The Military
The World Bank
79
. How does the Rule of Law affect government and institutions?
It holds government officials and institutions accountable
It requires governments and institutions to create new laws
It ensures governments and institutions are exempt from law
It prevents government and institutions from making their work public
80
What is the primary purpose of checks and balances within a government system?
To concentrate power in one branch
To eliminate the need for elections
To prevent tyranny and foster government accountability
To ensure one branch becomes too powerful
81
What is the minimum age requirement to run for President of the U.S.?
18
25
35
27
82
Which Supreme Court case ruled that freedom of speech applies to students in public school?
US V. Nixon
Gideon V. Wainwright
Tinker V. Des Moines
Brown V. Board of Ed
83
What does equality under the law mean?
Equal opportunities
Equal distribution of resources
Guarantee of equal outcomes
everyone is entitled same treatment protection, regardless of differences
84
Which Supreme Court case ruled that segregation was constitutional
Bush V. Gore
Tinker V. Des Moines
Brown V. Board of Ed
Plessy V. Ferguson
85
. Why did the Founders not favor a purely democratic form of government?
They believed in the efficiency of pure democracy
They feared the potential for majority tyranny in a purely democratic (this
