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Civics Review: Three Quarters Done
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1
Which type of law protects our fundamental rights as individuals?
constitutional
civil
military
criminal
2
Which Enlightenment thinker recommended that govt be split into three branches?
Jean Jacques Rousseau
Thomas Hobbes
Baron de Montesquieu
John Locke
3
Shay's Rebellion made it clear that...
the Constitution was not working.
the King could no longer control the American colonies.
George Washington was a terrible president.
the Articles of Confederation was not working.
4
"We seek personal liberty and freedom where the individuals are sovereign." Which party?
Democrat
Republican
Socialists
Libertarian
5
1. Idea is proposed 2. Bill is approved by a House committee. What's next?
Bill is dead :-(
Bill is signed by the president
Bill moves on to the Senate
Bill gets a vote in the full House
6
Police entered Mr. Anderson's home without a search warrant. Which amendment was violated?
3rd
4th
1st
2nd
7
What do the US Supreme Court and the FL Supreme Court have in common?
required to hear all death penalty cases
highest authority on federal law
exercise power of judicial review
9 justices
8
What did the 26th amendment do?
allowed 18 year old the right to vote
allowed DC residents right to vote for president
allowed women the right to vote
allowed former slaves the right to vote
9
In a direct democracy...
the people elect representatives to make laws.
the people vote on every law.
the prime minister makes most of the laws.
the monarch makes the laws.
10
What pamphlet denounced British rule and fanned the flames of revolution?
Mayflower Compact
Common Sense
Federalist Papers
Magna Carta
11
When the president uses federal troops, which role is he exercising?
Chief Executive
Economic Leader
Chief Diplomat
Commander in Chief
12
Which is a requirement for citizenship?
resided legally in USA for 5 years
21 years old
served in armed forces
have a relative in USA
13
What was the outcome of US v. Nixon?
no one is above the law, even the President
Congress is above the law
the president is above the law
no one is above the law, even the Congress
14
How can a SCOTUS decision be overridden?
Amend the Constitution.
Congress can veto it
There is no way to override a SCOTUS decision
President can veto it
15
The first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution
Declaration of Independence
Constitution
Bill of Rights
Declaration of Rights
16
Why did the Founding Fathers separate the power between different branches of government?
to give more power to the states
to prevent one branch from becoming too powerful
to make it difficult for laws to be passed
make government more efficient
17
Which Enlightenment thinker said people have the right to seek a new govt if needed?
Baron de Montesquieu
John Locke
Thomas Hobbes
Lin-Manuel Miranda
18
What did Brown v. Board of Education do?
came up with separate but equal
made racial discrimination legal in schools
upheld Plessy v Fergeson
made racial discrimination illegal in schools
19
Which of the following is both a right AND a responsibility of citizens?
running for office
serving on a jury
volunteering
voting
20
Federalism is the idea that...
the states should have the most power.
the national and state governments should share power.
laws should be made by elected representatives.
the national government should have the most power.
21
The image is an example of what propaganda technique?
endorsement
glittering generality
bandwagon
stacked cards
22
What was the MAIN purpose of the Declaration of Independence?
list all injuries King made against America
explain how colonists tried to work with the King
explain to the world why America was becoming independent
set forth new theory of government
23
What is a positive impact of the two main political parties?
They present voters with biased information
encourage citizens to vote
They make it difficult for minor parties to win
They divide Americans
24
What does the 14th amendment grant?
citizenship
direct elections of Senators
slavery ended
suffrage to women
25
MLK I have a dream speech. Based on the image, what part of the DOI most influenced this event?
claim to overthrow a gov't
list of grievances
outrage at the British use of force
theory gov't is based on natural rights
26
Who elects the President?
the people
the Electoral College
Congress
the Supreme Court
27
The mayor of Townville was convicted of stealing candy from Publix. Which principle was upheld?
rule of law
free expression
popular sovereignty
the right to high fructose corn syrup
28
What are the five freedoms listed in the 1st amendment?
speech, assemble, religion, petition, press
speech, assemble, quartering troops, petition, press
speech, assemble, bear arms, petition, press
speech, assemble, bear arms, petition, illegal searches
29
Why did Anti-Federalists not like the Constitution?
it lacked the power to collect taxes
it was printed in comic sans
it lacked a Bill of Rights
it made the national govt too weak
30
How did the British respond to the colonial concerns expressed during the Boston Tea Party?
ordered troops to fire on the colonists
recognized colonial grievances
passed the Intolerable Acts
King George made iced tea illegal, infuriating southerners
31
Which is an example of judicial review?
SCOTUS says a law is unconstitutional
SCOTUS hears case between two states
U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals is one level below SCOTUS
jury finds a man guilty of manslaughter
32
What did Marbury v. Madison do?
interpreted the 1st amendment
expanded voting rights
set up power of judicial review
strengthened the right to a fair trial
33
Congress sends the President a bill and the President vetoes it. Which principle is this?
checks and balances
federalism
individual rights
separation of powers
34
Which right was strengthened in Gideon v. Wainwright?
right to remain silent
right to a speedy trial
right to confront your accusor
right to an attorney
35
Which scenario is original jurisdiction for the U.S. Supreme Court?
Man in Arizona sues a real estate company in California
France and Germany sue each other over land
Florida sues Georgia over fishing rights in the Atlantic
A Florida citizen sues the state over the FSA test
36
In the case Miranda v. Arizona, the SCOTUS...
strengthened protections against self-incrimination.
strengthened protections against cruel & unusual punishment.
strengthened the rule of law.
said that law enforcement must tell suspects their rights.
37
What was a serious problem with the Articles of Confederation?
there was no legislative branch
the federal government could not collect taxes
it was too easy to amend the Articles
the federal government was too powerful
38
The Magna Carta...
divided the English government into three branches.
established the right to free speech for all.
established the idea of limited government.
established the right to bear arms for all.
39
General McBurglar stole $50,000 of U.S. Army funds. Which court would handle this case?
civil
criminal
military
juvenile
40
At the Constitutional Convention, what was the New Jersey plan?
one chamber is based on population, the other is equal
states population determines number of representatives
Ben Franklin can take as may naps as he wants to.
states get equal representation in Congress
41
This type of government is headed by a monarch who shares power with a Parliament.
Republic
Limited Monarchy
Autocracy
Absolute Monarchy
42
Which describes a difference between a criminal and civil case
defendant is innocent until proven guilty
only lawyers work in criminal cases
juries only hear criminal cases
only criminal cases can be appealed
43
The phrase "We the People" was inspired by...
Thomas Hobbes
a famous Coca Cola commercial with people singing on a hill
John Locke
Jean Jacques Rousseau
44
Which is an obligation of U.S. citizenship?
serving on juries
supporting your elderly parents
running for office
voting
45
Joe was born in Utah, lives in Florida, and is 41 y/o. He's Constitutionally qualified to be...
a representative from Utah
the President of the United States
a senator from Florida
a justice on the SCOTUS
