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Government Final Part 2
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1
The phrase Serial Killer was invented for who?
Ted Bundy
David Berkowitz
Jaffrey Dahmer
John Wayne Gacy
2
He was found innocent of killing his ex wife in one of the most famous trials of the decade.
Rodney King
Bill Clinton
OJ Simpson
Milli Vanilli
3
This person overdosed on cocaine the night he was picked 2nd in the NBA Draft.
John Hinkley Jr.
Christa McAuliffe
Len Bias
Mark David Chapman
4
When the president issues a pardon, which of the following occurs?
He has extending a prison term
none of the above
He his sending a person to jail
He is granting a legal forgiveness of the crime
5
The constitution determines the number of electors that a state sends to the Electoral College by?
The number of representatives it sends to the House of Representatives
The number of senators it has
Half of the state’s population
The total number of senators plus representatives of that state
6
His sex scandal with an intern didn’t stop him from getting re-elected in 1996.
Rodney King
Milli Vanilli
OJ Simpson
Bill Clinton
7
Who officially declares war according to the Constitution
President
Supreme Court
Cabinet
Congress
8
This person tried to assassinate Ronald Reagan
Mark David Chapman
Len Bias
John Hinkley Jr.
Christa McAuliffe
9
This Serial Killer wrote coded letters to newspapers in San Francisco.
Jack the Ripper
The Zodiac Killer
Ted Bundy
Charles Manson
10
In 1972, Jane Fonda became infamous for visiting what country?
Korea
Cuba
Russia
Vietnam
11
Each state is allotted two US Senators by the constitution because:
This gives each state 4 senators
This allows for unequal representation across the states
This allows equality among all states, regardless of population
This makes an even number
12
Charles Manson stated that what Beatles song spoke to him?
Yellow Submarine
Helter Skelter
Help
All you need is love
13
This teacher died in the Challenger explosion
John Hinkley Jr.
Mark David Chapman
Len Bias
Christa McAuliffe
14
The 1972 Olympic terrorist attack targeted athletes from what country?
Israel
Germany
America
Iran
15
What power does the President have over the Supreme Court?
Power to appoint judges
Power to veto
Power to command the armed forces
Power to impeach
16
How long do Federal Judges serve for?
Life
2 years
8 years
4 years
17
Which pairs of amendments guarantee citizens the right to a jury trial in criminal and civil cases respectively?
The 1st and 2nd Amendment
The 6th and 7th Amendment
The 2nd and 3rd Amendment
The 5th and 6th Amendment
18
Which of the following is an example of an implied power?
power to create laws
Power to enforce laws
power to declare war
power to tax
19
How can Congress override the veto power of the President?
there is no legislative check on a veto
with a 2/3rds majority vote from both houses
declaring the law unconstitutional
impeaching the president
20
In 1961, they made a male version of this toy so boys would have a toy to buy also.
My Little Pony
GI joe
Barbie
smurfs
21
The _____ amendment allows a person to serve a maximum number of 10 years as president.
12th
22nd
23rd
20th
22
Which amendment declares that no person can be forced to be a witness against himself in a criminal case?
2nd
4th
6th
5th
23
One of the basic purposes of the first amendment guarantee of freedom of expression is to encourage
literacy
reading newspaper publications
. seditious speech
full discussion of public affairs
24
The first amendment is important because
it prevents the government from unlawfully searching property
it contains basic voting qualifications
it prevents the government from exercising double jeopardy
it contains basic human freedoms
25
His beating by the LAPD was caught on tape and led to the LA riots.
Bill Clinton
Milli Vanilli
Rodney King
OJ Simpson
26
Who was arrested for being the Son of Sam killer?
Jaffrey Dahmer
David Berkowitz
Ted Bundy
John Wayne Gacy
27
What amendment allows the President to fill a vacancy in the office of Vice President?
25th
23rd
22nd
24th
28
First African American to serve on the Supreme Court
Clarence Thomas
Jackie Robinson
Larry Doby
Thurgood Marshall
29
What was the name of the operation that took out almost all the people involved with the 1972 Olympic terrorist attack.
Operatation Killer Moon
Operation Overlord
Operation Wrath of God
Operation Torch
30
The power of the judicial branch to declare congressional acts, treaties and executive orders unconstitutional is called
judicial restraint
judicial veto
executive review
judicial review
31
Which serial killer dressed up as a clown to get close to young boys?
John Wayne Gacy
Ted Bundy
David Berkowitz
Jaffrey Dahmer
32
The Fourth Amendment states that there may be no unreasonable searches and seizures. This means that:
The authorities can search a home based on a rumor
That no person may commit a crime twice
The authorities may enter a home without a warrant.
The authorities must have probable cause.
33
In the 2000’s, the Catholic Church was in trouble because
They were running drugs for the cartel
They helped many former Nazis escape
They were misusing funds from the church
They covered up a pattern of sex abuse by priests
34
The Eighth Amendment states that there may be no cruel or unusual punishments. This means what?
The death penalty is illegal in all states
All punishments are unusual
All crimes are punishable cruelly
The punishment must fit the crime
35
Which of the following is a way that the legislative branch can control the judicial branch?
By declaring laws unconstitutional
By monitoring judicial review
By overriding a judicial veto
By confirming judicial appointments
36
This person killed John Lennon
Christa McAuliffe
Mark David Chapman
John Hinkley Jr.
Len Bias
37
How is the President decided if no candidate received a majority of the votes in the electoral college
The members of the US Senate will cast the deciding vote
The state governors vote to determine president.
The House of Representatives will vote for the president.
A reelection is held between the top 2 candidates.
38
What was the name of the Hurricane that hit the Gulf Coast in 2005?
Sandy
Haiti
Alfred
Katrina
39
He was elected President in 2008, becoming the first African American to hold the position.
George Bush
Barack Obama
Al Gore
Bill Clinton
40
Which of the following is the primary role of the executive branch of government?
interpret laws
enforce laws
create laws
debate laws
