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1
Why were at-large elections for House members unfair?
The party with the majority of voters won all of the seats.
Some district in a state wouldnt be represented in the House
People in some districts weren't allowed to vote for a Rep.
Reps. could represent districts where they didn't live
2
What does procedural due process refer to?
the schedule for a court case
the manner in which a law is enforced
the way police behave
the actual laws that are being enforced
3
In which role does the President hold all executive powers?
chief of state
chief executive
chief legislator
chief diplomat
4
Most presidential nominees have been
State legislators.
Representatives.
Senators.
Governors.
5
How must all major appointments made by the President be confirmed?
by both houses with a majority vote
by both houses with a two-thirds vote
by the Senate with a majority vote
by the House with a two-thirds vote
6
Majority opinions become important examples, or __________, for future cases.
Rules
precedents
certificates
Trends
7
According to the Constitution, which of the following is NOT a requirement for a senator?
must be at least 30 years old
must be a resident of the State he or she will represent
must have been a U.S. citizen for nine years or more
must have served in the State legislature
8
A constitutional court judge serves a(n) __________ term.
Unlimited
12 year
20 year
10 year
9
Most of the federal caseload is carried by the
district courts.
courts of appeals.
Tennis courts
Major courts
10
Which amendment abolished slavery?
14th
16th
13th
15th
11
Which of the following is NOT part of the procedure that must be followed under Miranda Rule
A suspect must be told why he or she is being arrested.
must be told that they may end questioning at any time.
must be informed of the right to have an attorney present .
A suspect must be told of the right to remain silent.
12
According to the 4th Amendment, a warrant can be issued only in cases where there is
probable cause.
evidence
suspicion
immediate danger.
13
How does the Executive branch of government affect a law once it has been passed?
by deciding how to enforce it
by rewriting the terms of the law
by deciding whether or not to enforce it
by determining its constitutionality
14
What are the expressed powers of the Constitution?
powers that can be deduced from whats in the Constitution
the powers that are upheld by the Supreme Court
the powers that are required to run a national government
the powers spelled out explicitily
15
Large, complex administrative structure that handles the everyday business of an organization
staff agency
line agency
administration
bureaucracy
16
If President and cabinet disagree on capability who decides if the Pres continues to govern
the Supreme Court
the Vice President
the President's physician
Congress
17
The first national notes of currency were knows as
Greenbacks.
silver dollars
gold certificates.
bonds.
18
What restriction does the Constitution place on bail?
that it must be more than you can afford
that is be affordable for everyone
that it must be set for all accused persons
that it not be excessive
19
Putting the interests of the whole ahead of the interests of an individual is an example of what?
Classical Republicanism
Moral Education
Representative Democracy
Civic Virtue
20
The 5th Amendment protects people against __________ in any governmental proceeding.
quartering soldiers
police brutality
self-incrimination
excessive bail
21
The President is the chief __________ when suggesting bills to Congress.
citizen
diplomat
executive
legislator
22
Test used by the Supreme Court to decide whether laws provide acceptable equal protection
the lemon test
the de facto test
the rational basis test
the orange test
23
__________ is the false and purposefully vicious use of words in print.
libel
lieing
mud slinging
yellow Journalism
24
Courts-martial deal with what types of cases?
cases involving tax evaders
disciplinary cases of teachers
cases involving the president
disciplinary cases for the armed forces
25
Senators may be elected to how many terms?
four
two
innumerable
six
26
Congress member who votes according to how the majority of the State's voters would vote is a
politico.
delegate.
partisan.
trustee.
27
The official duties of the Vice President are to preside over the Senate and to
help decide if the President is disabled.
write legislation
lead the party of the executive branch.
choose the Cabinet.
28
As the leader of the armed forces, the President is known as the
chief legislator
chief diplomat
chief executive
commander in chief.
29
Government rules regarding assembly must be content neutral, meaning
the same for any group.
They can't be controversial
they can't have an opinion
they can't break up church
30
Rule by a small powerful group is considered what form of government.
Republic
Oligarchy
Monarchy
Democracy
31
Before the Constitution was in effect, how did the Federal Government get its money?
through income taxation
by asking each of the States for money
through tariffs
by issuing bonds
32
The inferior courts are those that
deal with international matters.
are beneath the Supreme Court.
Those that are corrupt
deal with domestic desputes
33
Which of the following presidential roles involves making treaties?
chief legislator
chief executive
chief citizen
chief diplomat
34
Who is responsible for drawing congressional districts?
The U.S. Census Bureau
Congressional campaign committees
State legislatures
The U.S. House of Representatives
35
The Declaration of Independence cited which philosopher for his ideas about the social contract and natural rights.
Baron De Montesquieu
Aritstotle
Jean Jacques Rousseau
John Locke
36
Those accused of Federal crimes are arrested by
Military Officers
Dog the Bounty Hunter
U.S. Marshals
U.S. attornys
37
The president's power to issue executive orders has been upheld because it's necessary for what
for the protection of the citizens
for the direction of the military
for the faithful execution of the laws
for the administration of the executive branch
38
Upon what clause in the Constitution are the implied powers of Congress based?
Article I, Section 8, Clause 17
the Eminent Domain Clause
Article IV, Section 3, Clause 2
the Necessary and Proper Clause
39
What are the requirements for impeachment?
a two-thirds majority in both the House and Senate
twothirds majority in the house and a majority in the Senate
majority vote in the house and a twothirds majority vote in the Senate
a majority in both the House and Senate
40
The first ten amendments to the Constitution are known as the
Bill of Rights
Inalienable Rights
Peoples Rights
Important Amendments
41
The crime of treason is the crime of
levying war against the United States.
Printing negative statements about the president
Refusing to pay taxes
going absent without leave (AWOL)
42
In terms of foreign affairs, only Congress may
make treaties
send troops to a region.
declare war.
appoint ambassadors.
43
Federal judges may retire at age 65 with full salary for life after
15 Years of Service
1 Year of Service
A lifetime of Service
10 Years of Service
44
The power of the courts to decide the constitutionality of an act of government is called
Section Review
the Great Power
judicial review
the writ of certiorari.
45
Which of the following is an example of an indirect tax?
a gasoline tax paid at the pump
an income tax
a sales tax paid at a retail store
an import tax that translates to higher prices at a store
46
__________ are NOT judges, but they may try cases involving minor offenses.
U.S. marshals
Magistrates
Clerks
U.S. attorneys
47
The writ of habeas corpus
approves searches and seizures.
orders an officer to show just cause for imprisonment.
sets up a grand jury
summons people to court
48
Which of the following places or entities is served by a territorial court?
Kentucky
Guam
Idaho
Alaska
49
What is the 12-month period used by the Federal Government for financial management purposes?
fiscal year
budget cycle
policy calendar
annual statement
50
The ______ rule states that evidence gained illegally cannot be used against someone at trial.
exclusionary
Miranda rule
warrant
8th amendment
51
What is the benefit to the nation of senators' six-year terms?
Senators are able to lead public policy.
Senators have time to build a reputation for president
Make decisions based on what is right not public opinion
Don't need to accept as much money as other politicians
52
What title is given to most agencies under the Executive Office of the President?
commission
office
administration
department
53
Congressional pay is determined by
the President.
voter referendum.
Congress.
the Congressional Budget Office.
54
What laws protect reporters against having to reveal their sources?
scab laws
source naming laws
shield laws
rat laws
55
Most presidential candidates come from __________ States.
Large
Small
New England
Southern
56
Which of the following presidential roles involves leading the Democrats or Republicans?
chief citizen
chief legislator
chief of party
chief executive
57
Why did Congress create the courts of appeals in 1891?
The Supreme Court had too many cases to hear.
District court dockets were too long.
The Supreme Court needed a vaction
The Supreme Court was doing a poor job
58
Baron de Montesquieu developed what influential ideas?
Constitution
Natural Rights
Seperation of Powers
Life, Liberty, Property
59
Encouraging someone to overthrow the government is committing the crime of
picketing
seditious speech.
passion
anarchy
60
Which states were in favor of the representation that was set up in the Senate?
Slave States
States with larger populations
States with smaller populations
Free States
