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1
A more informed society has resulted from which constitutional protection?
Due Process
Free speech
Trial by jury
Right to bear arms
2
Which constitutional principle does Madison describe in this passage from Federalist 51?
Popular sovereignty
Checks and balances
Judicial review
Separation of powers
3
Term used in the 14 Amendment to describe persons born or naturalized in the United States.
Residents
Aliens
Citizens
Immigrants
4
Which statement completes the diagram?
Confederal system, the people have the most power.
A confederal system, city governments have the most power.
Confederal system, state governments have the most power.
Confederal system-int. associations have the most power.
5
According the posters why is Petra more qualified than Aleksi to be elected to the U.S. Senate?
Her political experience
Her lobbyist experience
Her business experience
Her educational experience
6
What constitutional principles of the US Government are demonstrated in examples A and B?
Ex. A: separation of powers; Ex. B: checks and balances
Ex. A: separation of powers; Ex. B: individual rights
Ex. A: checks and balances; Ex. B: judicial review
Ex. A: checks and balances; Ex. B: separation of powers
7
According to the U.S. Constitution, how can Peter win his fight to keephis home?
Prove that he had paid the full price of the house already
As a US citizen, not a naturalized citizen or resident
The government didn't offer him fair market $ for his home
8
Which of the following statements can be inferred from this graph of naturalized citizens?
Naturalization has become less popular than it used to be
Naturalization has steadily increased voter turnout.
Naturalization laws have become increasingly strict in time
Naturalization leads to a larger pool of voters.
9
According to the posters, which individual would more likely vote for Aleksi Alho?
A voter concerned about women’s rights
A voter concerned about protecting the rights of the accused
A voter concerned about rising unemployment in the state
A voter concerned about leadership experience
10
Which action illustrates citizen participation in an international organization?
Ethan writes a report on the origins of the NATO
Jada volunteers to raise funds for UNICEF
Sam teaches other about the history of the UN
David reads the annual report published by the WTO
11
The diagram shows what led to the writing of the DOI. What is missing?
British eliminate all taxes on colonists
Colonist send troops to Britain in protest
British ignore colonist grievances
Colonists vote to elect new member of Parliament
12
Which statement describes a difference between state and federal gov under theUS Constitution?
Only the federal government borrows money
Only the federal government provides for public welfare
Only the federal government regulates interstate trade.
Only the federal government charters banks
13
Which situation does NOT involve a right protected by the Bill of Rights?
Freedom to join the church of choice
Freedom to publish opinions in the local newspaper
The ability to own a gun, as long as the laws are followed
The guarantee of a well-paying job
14
What happened in US schools after the 1954 US Supreme Court decision in Brown v.Board of Ed?
Segregation continued if facilities were separate but equal
Desegregation was ordered for only high schools.
Persons voluntarily stopped all forms of school segregation
The government ordered that states desegregate classes.
15
Which of the following is also a power of the executive branch?
Declares acts of Congress unconstitutional
Ratifies treaties
Appoints federal judges
Impeaches and removes judges
16
Which parts of the government participated in the process described in the newspaper headline?
Supreme Court and House of Representatives
Senate and president
House of Representatives and Senate
Supreme Court and president
17
Which international action is President Johnson justifying with this speech?
Sending troops to stabilize a region
Sending humanitarian aid to a country
Using sanctions against a country
Using nuclear weapons to end a war
18
Which conclusion can be drawn from the views?
Have little impact on employees or small-business owners
Impacts both small-business owners and employees
Impacts small-business owners more than employees
Impacts employees more than small-business owners.
19
Where is the original jurisdiction of this case?
This is a local small-claims case.
This is a federal challenge to international trade.
This is a federal small-claims case.
This is a local challenge to international trade.
20
Which person would vote “yes” to raise local taxes to pay for construction of anew hospital?
Fred, he wants the vacant lot to be used for construction
Carlos, he will profit from supplying the new business
Michaela, public funding would be split between 2 hospitals
Gina, she will need to find work when she graduates
21
Which of the following describes one way an amendment to the U.S. Constitutionmay be proposed?
Two-thirds of each house of Congress votes to propose
Three-fourths of state legislatures vote to propose.
Three-fourths of each house of Congress votes to propose.
Two-thirds of citizens nationwide vote to propose.
22
Who has the most power in a unitary system?
Local Government
Regional Government
State Government
Central Government
23
The constitutional guarantee of a free press has resulted in...
a government more responsive to the needs of the people
the establishment of government-run news organizations
establish English as the official language of the US
a government more likely to hide its actions from the people
24
What did many American colonists use Thomas Paine's Common Sense to justify?
Supporting the British monarchy
Joining the army instead of the militia
Declaring independence from Britain
Acts of sabotage against British merchants
25
Which are her best options?
Calling citizens by phone and letters to citizens
An online petition and letters to citizens
Emailing the representative and an online petition
Group rally event and emailing the representative
26
Whatform of government does Kayla have?
Direct democracy
Monarchy
Oligarchy
Representative Democracy
27
Which court completes the diagram?
Florida Supreme Court
Court of Veterans Appeals
State-level court of claims
U.S. court of appeals
28
Which viewpoint was common among Anti-Federalists?
There is no need for a separate Bill of Rights.
A strong nat. gov. will protect the people when in crisis.
The Constitution does not give enough power to the states.
The Constitution will not strengthen the government.
29
How do modern Democrats and Republicans view taxation?
Democrats favor decrease, Republicans favor no change.
Republicans favor increase to support social programs.
Democrats favor increase to support social programs.
Republicans favor increase, Democrats favor no change.
30
Responsibilities of the legislative & executive branch differ when it comes to treaties?
US Senate negotiates foreign treaties-President approves.
US Senate ratifies-President negotiates foreign treaties
US Senate carries out foreign treaties-President propose treaties
US Senate proposes treaties; President carries out treaties.
31
What will happen if a citizen does NOT perform the actions listed?
The common good will suffer.
The citizen will be charged with a crime.
The citizen will be fined.
The democracy will fail.
32
What is a government that is run by the people, either directly or indirectly?
Autocracy
Oligarchy
Democracy
Communism
33
Which of the following is a reason why citizens need to file tax documents with the government?
To provide a fair report of business practices
To ensure the operation of international trade
To ensure that students can go to private schools
To provide social programs for needy citizens
34
What does the phrase "insure domestic tranquility" in the Preamble of the Constitutionmean?
Provide citizens with insurance
Keep the homeland at peace
Fight wars on foreign soil
Give land to the homeless
35
What is the term for a type of government in which one person possesses unlimited power?
Socialism
Communism
Democracy
Autocracy
36
How did the U.S. Constitution address the problem that Congress had no power over the states?
It required the president to resolve disputes between states
It gave each state sovereign authority over its laws.
It created an executive branch to enforce laws.
It required unanimous consent of states to create new laws
37
Which example involves changing foreign policy?
Congress voting to build an aid center in FL for refugees
Supreme Court hearing on worker discrimination
Congress lifting oil embargo on former communist government.
38
Which of the following was a weakness of the Articles of Confederation?
The government had too much power over trade.
The government did not have a separate judicial branch.
The states could not print their own currency.
The president was able to spend taxes freely.
39
Which Amendment applies to this case?
Amend IX unenumerated rights & Amend IV search & seizure
Amendment IX unenumerated rights & Amendment VI due process
Amendment I free press & Amendment IV search and seizure)
Amendment I free speech & Amendment VI due process
40
What basic freedom is this meant to protect, and how does it affect arrested individuals?
The protection against self-incrimination.
The protection of due process.
The right to freedom of speech.
The right to freedom of assembly.
41
How did opinions like the one shown in this news story affect the political process in the US?
Led to the 26 Amendment, allowing 21-year-olds to vote.
Led to the 15 Amendment, allowing racial minorities to vote.
Led to the 26 Amendment, allowing 18-year-olds to vote.
Led to the 19 Amendment, allowing women to vote.
42
Which service is performed by local government?
Providing fire protectionNearly 40,000
Granting teacher certificates
Minting quarters
Delivering mail
43
What is primary goal of this propaganda poster?
To encourage people to move to government lands
To discourage people from moving to California
To discourage people from moving to government lands
To encourage people to move to California
44
How does rule of law affect U.S. government officials and institutions?
Ensures government officials & inst are exempt from laws.
Requires gov. officials & institutions to create new laws.
Prevents gov. officials & inst from making their work public
Government officials & institutions accountable to the law.
45
Which statement reflects the Enlightenment ideas of natural law as expressed by Locke?
C
D
B
A
46
Why is a formal amendment process important?
To give the president a role in changing the government
To prevent the Supreme Court from being eliminated
To keep some states from being too powerful
To allow the Constitution to be adjusted as times change
47
How can the information on this poster best be categorized?
Advertisement
Factual
Propaganda
Entertainment
48
U.S. Constitution and State of Florida Constitution.
D
A
B
C
49
How did passage of this legislation affect the political process in the United States?
Enforced 15 Amend, protecting right to vote of racial min.
Extended suffrage to US citizens of age 21 to vote.
Enforced the 19 Amend, protecting the right of women's vote.
Extended suffrage to US citizens of age 18 to vote.
50
The Declaration of Independence included these complaints:
Suspending trial by jury in many cases
Allowing the wealthy to avoid local laws
Requiring colonists to send representation to Parliament
Ordering colonists to move from Native American land
51
This diagram shows the purpose of government according to the Preamble of the Constitution.
depends on liberty; maintain those liberties
depends on legislators; serve legislators
depends on law; maintain the law
depends on people; serve the people
