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1
Which structure found in the US Constitution was included as a response to a concern expressed in the Declaration?
Unitary Government
Universal Suffrage
Separation of Powers
Limited Monarchy
2
What is the focus of the 8th Amendment?
Rights that are unenumerated should be left to the people
Cruel and unusual punishments shal not be inflicted
Warrants are issued under probable cause
Citizens have a right to a fair and speedy trial
3
What is popular sovereignty?
Rule by "cool"
Rule by a Monarch
Rule by an oligarchy
Rule by the people
4
Which action is an example of petitioning the government?
Serving on a jury
lobbying officials
Becoming politically informed
Paying taxes
5
The Declaration of Independence formed a state-centered government
True
False
6
How many amendments does the US Constitution currently have?
22
27
10
29
7
How well are you going to do on the FCLE?
Supa Dupa Awesome
Awesome
Extra Supa Dupa Awesome
Supa Awesome
8
What is the length of a US President's elected term?
6 years
8 years
4 years
2 years
9
What is the highest federal court in the U.S.?
Court of Appeals
The Parliament Funkadelic
Supreme Court
District Court
10
US v. Nixon (1974) was a case that focused on executive privilege as it relates to the President.
False
True
11
What is the "rule of law?"
The President may suspend laws in an emergency
No one is above the law
Only citizens should follow the law
I fought the law and the law won.
12
What is the minimum number of members of the US House of Representatives representing each state?
ten
one
zero
two
13
What's going on here?
It's probably fascist
The Party is over
It's your last day of school and Mr. Ford is sad?
It's a Disney Movie
14
Which United States Supreme Court holding impacted the way that religious practice was approached in schools?
Engel v. Vitale (1962)
McCulloch v. Maryland (1819)
Sloppy v. Joe (1934)
Joe v. Mama (1970)
15
Which US Supreme Court case focused on the way that religious practice was approached at schools?
Gideon v. Wainwright (1963)
Engel v. Vitale (1962)
Brown v. Board of Education (1954)
McCulloch v. Maryland (1819)
16
What is an example of judicial review?
The power of the House of Representatives to impeach officials
The power of the Senate to "interview" potential Supreme Court Justices
The power of the Supreme Court to find laws unconstitutional
The power of the President to pardon rappers
17
The Magna Carta established the principle of rule of law.
True
False
18
What is an example of a power reserved to the states?
Declaring War
Creating School Systems
Making Treaties
Coining Money
19
What is the social contract?
The government promises social welfare programs
The government promises to protect countries that become independent
The government requires citizens to register to vote
The people give up some liberty to receive protection
20
Executive privilege is defined in the Constitution.
True
False
21
Based on the US Constitution, which part of government was intended to hold the least power?
The Legislative Branch
The States
The Executive Branch
The Judicial Branch
22
Based on the US Constitution, which part of government was intended to hold the least power?
Judiciary branch
Legislative branch
Executive branch
Military branch
23
What animal is this?
Balloon Animal Bear-Pig
Bear-Pig
Pig
Bear
24
Which phrase is included in the Declaration of Independence?
For those about to rock, we salute you...
I am a champion and you're going to hear me roar
All men are created equal
In order to form a more perfect union
25
What is the purpose of the 17th Amendment?
Direct vote for Senators
Direct taxes for Senators
Tax on alcohol
Prohibition of alcohol
26
Who has the power to veto bills?
Super Why
the President
The SPeaker of the House
The Supreme Court
27
What is an example of federalism?
US Congress passes laws
Congress can declare war
Everyone gets teleprompters
The Principle that the national and state governments share power
28
According to the authors of the Declaration of Independence, who is responsible for protecting natural rights?
The People
The States
Political Parties
The Government
29
Which phrase from a letter written by Thomas Jefferson in 1802 reflects a freedom in the Bill of Rights?
Proceed to Toche Station to retrieve power converters.
my duties dictate a faithful and zealous pursuit of constituent support
Adhering to this expression of the supreme will of the nation
Building a wall of separation between Church & State...
30
Which of the following cases impacted the 14th Amendment at the state level?
Plessy v. Ferguson
Mapp v. Ohio (1961)
Miranda v. Arizona (1966)
US v. Nixon (1979)
31
In what 1620 document do the writers form a "Civil Body Politic?"
The Declaration of Independence
The Articles of Confederation
The Mayflower Compact
The Magna Carta
32
Who elects the President?
State Legislatures
Twitter
Electoral College
Popular Vote
33
Which government officials are elected by the people?
City Managers
Federal Judges
Governors
Federal Congressional Staffers
34
How did the US Constitution resolve the dispute between slave and free states over representation?
Missouri Compromise
Supremacy Clause
Commerce Clause
Three-Fifths Compromise
35
Which of the following ancient civilizations established a republican form of government?
Persian
Mayan
Greek
Roman
36
What are two natural rights identified in the Declaration of Independence?
Bear arms and Life
Pursuit of Happiness and Privacy
Life and Liberty
Jury trials and bear arms
37
The US Constitution formed a unitary government.
False
True
38
Which is the core theme of the Anti-Federalist Papers?
Government should support executive orders.
Government should support enumerated individual rights.
The Constitution should include checks and balances.
The Constitution should promote a strong government.
39
Which is a shared power in the federal system?
Collecting Taxes
Appointing Federal Judges
Declaring war
Freeing Kodak
40
What is the purpose of the Selective Service System?
To promote equality
To draft for compulsory service
To advance communism
To protect the president
41
What is the purpose of civil rights movements?
Create New Rights
Protest
Establish Justice
Secure equalities
42
Which US Supreme Court decision results in reduced power for state governments?
Brown v. Board of Education (1854)
Plessy V. Ferguson (1896)
Texas v. Johnson (1989)
Roe v. Wade (1973)
43
Which Supreme Court case established the power of judical review?
Marbury v. Madison (1803)
McCulloch v. Maryland (1819)
Loving v. Virginia (1961)
Dred Scott v. Virginia (1857)
44
District of Columbia v. Heller (2008) is based upon which of the following?
2nd Amendment, Incorporation, and States' Rights
1st Amendment, and Free Exercise Clause
14th Amendment and Equal Protection Clause
1st Amendment, and Establishment Clause
45
Which part of the US Constitution protects the freedom of religion?
Preamble
Article II
Bill of Rights
Article I
46
Which Supreme Court Case relates to freedom of Speech?
US v. Nixon (1974)
Mapp v. Ohio (1961)
Johnson v. Texas (1989)
Tinker v. Des Moines (1969)
47
Which phrase from a letter written by Abigail Adams to John Adams in 1776 is reflected in the 19th Amendment?
some individuals discovered a sense of honour and justice
Are not... the common people vassals?
Remember the Ladies, and be more generous and favourable to them
Cut the grass, John. The neighbors are judging us.
48
What is one power of the US Senate?
Ratify constitutional amendments
Declare laws unconstitutional
Pardon individuals of crimes
Approve treaties
