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1
What is an example of the preamble?
The list of amendments in the Bill of Rights
A law passed by Congress
The opening statement of the U.S. Constitution outlining its purpose.
The conclusion of a Supreme Court decision
2
What is an example of apathy?
Actively campaigning for a political candidate.
Participating in a community volunteer event.
Actively campaigning for a political candidate.
Not voting in an election because of a lack of interest
3
What was Malcolm X best known for during the Civil Rights Movement ?
promoting racial segregation laws
Advocating for black empowerment and self=defense
founding naapc
leading the march on washington
4
Who is Joseph Biden
A supreme court justice
the governor of Delaware
The 46th President of the United States.
A famous scientist
5
What was the main issue decided in the Brown v. Board of Education Supreme Court case?
Racial segregation in public schools is unconstitutional.
Affirmative action in college admissions is unconstitutional.
The legality of voting rights for women.
The right to free speech in schools.
6
What is an example of a past president and vice president combo?
A governor and a mayor working together.
The president and vice president serving together.
A president and a Supreme Court justice.
The president and a senator working together.
7
What is an example of judicial review?
Congress passing a bill.
A court declaring a law unconstitutional.
A president signing a new law.
A judge enforcing a traffic ticket.
8
What is an example of Alexander Hamilton’s influence?
Leading the U.S. Army during the Civil War
Serving as a Supreme Court justice.
Writing the Bill of Rights.
Helping to create the U.S. financial system.
9
What is a power of Congress?
Enforcing laws
Appointing Supreme Court justices.
Declaring innocence in court cases.
Making laws
10
What is an example of a Republican?
Someone opposed to voting rights.
A member of the Democratic Party.
A supporter of monarchy
A member of the Republican Party.
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What is an example of the Supremacy Clause?
The president declaring a state law unconstitutional.
States making their own laws without federal approval
Congress passing a law that applies only to one state.
Federal law overriding state law when they conflict
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Presidential succession example
A governor takes over as president.
A senator is elected president.
The president appoints a family member as successor.
The vice president becomes president after the president resigns.
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What is the purpose of checks and balances in the U.S. government?
To allow one branch to control all government decisions.
To ensure only the president can make laws.
To prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful.
To eliminate the separation of powers between branches.
14
What is an example of the FBI?
A group overseeing local traffic laws.
A department managing public education.
An agency investigating federal crimes.
An organization providing social services.
15
What is an example of the Electoral College in action?
Electors casting votes to choose the president.
Congress passing a law.
Judges deciding the election outcome.
Citizens voting directly for the president.
16
What does the principle of equality mean
Equality means everyone must have the same income.
every one should be treated equally under the law regardless of race gender
Only U.S. citizens are entitled to equal rights under the law.
Some individuals should have more rights based on their social status.
17
What is an example of the Sixth Amendment?
The right to a speedy and public trial.
The right to remain silent.
The right to bear arms.
The right to vote in elections.
18
Which amendment protects the statement “I do not consent to searches”?
6th
8th
7th
4th
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What is the voting age in the U.S ?
18
52
21
36
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What does the principle of security mean ?
Allowing government officials to search anyone’s property without a warrant
Granting the military complete control over civilian affairs
Limiting personal freedoms to ensure safety at all times.
Protection from harm and threats
21
What is an example of a veto?
A president rejecting a bill passed by Congress.
A judge ruling a law unconstitutional.
Congress passing a law.
A governor signing a bill into law.
22
What is an example of a Democrat?
A member of the Republican Party.
Someone who supports a dictatorship.
A person who opposes voting rights.
A person who supports progressive policies.
23
What is an example of a country friendly to the United States?
A country refusing diplomatic relations with the U.S.
A country at war with the U.S.
A country imposing sanctions on the U.S.
A country that has a mutual defense treaty with the U.S
24
What is an example of a term for a Supreme Court justice?
A justice serving a fixed number of years.
A justice elected by public vote every four years.
justice serving for life, unless retired or impeached.
A justice serving only during a presidential term
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guaranteeing equal rights and protections for all citizens.
2
3
1
14 th
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What is libel?
Making false written statements that harm someone’s reputation.
Writing a truthful article about someone.
Posting a harmless opinion online.
Speaking falsely about someone in private
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what is slander ?
Giving an honest opinion about someone.
Criticizing someone’s actions publicly.
just watching
Making false spoken statements that harm someone’s reputation.
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How long are the terms for a representative
1
4
30
2
29
The elected officials are accountable to the people and as their voice in government.
Veto
Impeachment
Liberty example
Representative democracy
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What is an example of an
Enemy of US
?
A country signing a trade deal with the U.S.
A U.S. citizen criticizing the government.
A company competing with American businesses
A foreign group waging war against the U.S.
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What was the primary goal of the civil rights act of 1964 ?
To grant voting rights exclusively to minority groups
to abolish the U.S constitution bill of rights
To prohibit discrimination based on race ,color ,religion sex
to establish segregation laws across the U.S
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What was the main issue decided in the Roe v. Wade Supreme Court case?
The right to bear arms.
The right to have an abortion.
The right to free speech.
The right to same-sex marriage.
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What does the Eighth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution prohibit?
The right to bear arms.
Voting discrimination based on race.
The right to free speech.
Cruel and unusual punishment.
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What is the responsibility of the legislative branch ?
create laws
Slander
to discuss the issues with the city
voting age
35
when is the U.S birthday ?
november 11
december 25
july 4
august 36
36
What is an example of popular sovereignty?
Citizens voting to elect their leaders.
A court deciding laws for the people.
A monarch passing laws without public input.
A government leader ruling without elections.
37
What is the responsibility of the judicial branch ?
Supremacy clause
Liberty
Discrimination
interpret the laws
38
What is an example of foreign policy?
Electing a state governor.
Negotiating a trade agreement with another country.
Regulating domestic businesses.
Setting local tax rates.
39
What amendment is this- freedoms concerning religion, expression, assembly, and the right to petition ?
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
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How long is the term for a senator
4
7
24
6
41
What is an example of the CIA?
An organization providing healthcare services.
An agency gathering intelligence for national security.
A department making laws for the country.
A group managing local police forces.
42
What amendment is protection against self incrimination ?
5th
28th
8th
18th
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What is a power of the president?
Making laws
interpreting laws
Vetoing laws.
to sit at a desk
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What is discrimination?
Denying a job due to race.
Treating everyone equally.
Hiring based on skills.
Offering equal pay
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What is an example of impeachment?
Congress passing a new policy.
A president signing a new law.
The process of removing a president from office for misconduct.
A judge making a legal ruling.
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What is an example of propaganda?
A government spreading biased information to influence public opinion.
A news outlet reporting facts objectively.
A person sharing their personal opinion online.
A teacher presenting multiple perspectives
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What is an example of capital punishment?
The death penalty for a serious crime.
A life sentence in prison.
A fine for breaking a law.
Community service as a punishment.
48
What is the executive branch responsibilities ?
to interview a judge
enforce the laws
Capital Punishment
Impeachment
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What is an example of liberty?
Government spying.
Forced religion
Travel bans.
Protection from harm and threats
50
Which amendment protects the statement “I’m sorry, officer, I do not answer questions”?
3rd
2nd
1st
5th
51
What was the main issue decided in the Miranda v. Arizona Supreme Court case?
The right to be informed of one’s rights during police interrogation
The right to remain silent during trial.
The right to a public defender in criminal cases.
The legality of capital punishment.
52
Laws and policies are voted on by the people , not by elected representatives.
Direct democracy
First Amendment
Fifth Amendment
Eighth Amendment example
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What was M,L,K best known for during the civil rights movement ?
founding the nation of islam
leading nonviolent protest for racial equality
first black president
advocating for violent resistance
