Which one of the following is not a requirement to be President?

Must be a resident of Washington, D.C. before the election

Many inventions were first developed under the rule of Chinese dynasties, including

the magnetic compass and gunpowder.

The Electoral College was established by the Constitutional Convention because

the founding fathers didn't want people to make a mistake.

Why did Japan need to rebuild its economy following World War II?

Bombing had destroyed almost all of the country's industry.

Why is it harder for Mongolia to export goods than it is for China and Taiwan?

Mongolia has no seaport, which makes it hard to send goods.

What contributed to the rapid growth of Japan's economy following WWII?

New factories with modern technology

The Preamble begins with

We the people of the United States...

Which of the following is a cultural exchange that the people of Japan have taken part in?

Japanese martial arts has become popular around the world.

Which of the following is not included in the Preamble?

To promote the pursuit of happiness

Why did fighting in the second Palestinian Intifada die down in 2005?

Israel removed its settlers from the Gaza Strip.

Did China, Mongolia, or Taiwan's government change after the 1980s? f so, which ones, and how?

New parties were allowed to vote in Mongolia and Taiwan.

What is the religious importance of Jerusalem for Muslims?

Muslims believe Muhammed went to heaven from Jerusalem.

Which of the following is one of the two major climate patterns in China's region?

Climate is usually cold in the north and warm in the south.

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1
One of the most important types of cases the Supreme Court hears, deals with
state vs. foreign country.
appeals cases.
Constitutional law.
state vs. state.
2
Which one of the following is not a requirement to be President?
Must be at least 35
Must be a natural-born citizen
Must be a resident of Washington, D.C. before the election
A resident of the U.S. for at least 14 years
3
Which one of the following is not a requirement to be a Senator?
Must be at least 30 years old
Must live in the state they represent
A citizen of the U.S. for at least 9 years
Must be a natural-born citizen
4
Many inventions were first developed under the rule of Chinese dynasties, including
the cotton gin and the steam engine.
the wheel and matches.
the magnetic compass and gunpowder.
the plow and the printing press.
5
What problem do Chinese cities suffer from?
Lower literacy rates than rural areas
Air pollution
Too many hydroelectric plants
Lower life expectancy than rural areas
6
The man who is considered the "Father of the Constitution" is
James Madison.
Thomas Jefferson.
Thomas Paine.
James Monroe.
7
Trade between Japan and South Korea is based on
comparative advantage.
interdependence.
scarcity.
output.
8
The Electoral College was established by the Constitutional Convention because
None of the above.
the founding fathers didn't want people to make a mistake.
they wanted to confuse the American people.
they wanted a longer election period.
9
Why did Japan need to rebuild its economy following World War II?
Japan had a new democratic government.
Japan needed to adapt to its new Korean economy.
Japan wanted to switch to an agriculturally-based economy.
Bombing had destroyed almost all of the country's industry.
10
Which amendment safeguards against excessive bails, fines, and cruel or unusual punishments?
Amendment VII (7)
Amendment VIII (8)
Amendment IX (9)
Amendment X (10)
11
The rise of Japan as a military power in the early 1900s can be traced back to
Hangul.
the Korean War.
the Meiji Restoration.
Confucianism.
12
Which amendment guarantees the right to a trial by jury?
Amendment VI (6)
Amendment V (5)
Amendment VII (7)
Amendment IV (4)
13
In a command economy, who decides what goods will be produced?
Consumers
Company employees
Manufacturers
Government
14
The executive branch can check, or control, the legislative branch by
vetoing laws.
declaring laws unconstitutional.
asking Mrs. McDaniel for permission to fire all of Congress.
controlling salaries.
15
Why is it harder for Mongolia to export goods than it is for China and Taiwan?
Mongolia is a command economy and has few goods to export.
Mongolia makes goods of lower quality than China and Taiwan.
Mongolia charges higher export taxes than China and Taiwan.
Mongolia has no seaport, which makes it hard to send goods.
16
The number of justices on the Supreme Court is
27.
109.
9.
15.
17
In 668, the kingdom of Silla conquered the Korean kingdoms and pushed the _ empire off.
Japanese
Indian
Chinese
Russian
18
Rural parents in China's market economy often can't afford to pay for school, so their children
tend to move away from cities.
frequently find high-wage jobs.
are urged to attend college.
often remain illiterate.
19
The total number of U.S. Senators is
100.
50.
354.
435.
20
What amendment gives powers not specifically given to the Federal gov. to the states or people?
Amendment X (10)
Amendment XVI (16)
Amendment XXVI (26)
Amendment VII (7)
21
What contributed to the rapid growth of Japan's economy following WWII?
A decrease in exported goods
New factories with modern technology
Fewer loans being given to business
A poorly educated workforce
22
One of the economic challenges Japan has faced in recent years is
limited government.
recession.
isolation.
unlimited government.
23
The plan of gov. that called for a bicameral Congress based on population was the
Great Compromise.
New Jersey Plan.
Virginia Plan.
Florida Plan.
24
Which amendment says you have the right to bear arms?
Amendment I (1)
Amendment II (2)
Amendment IV (4)
Amendment III (3)
25
The Article that established the Supreme Court is
Article II (2)
Article III (3)
Article IV (4)
Article I (1)
26
The title of the presiding officer of the Senate is the
Vice President.
Speaker.
President.
Chief Justice.
27
The Executive Branch
declares laws unconstitutional.
explains laws.
makes laws.
enforces laws.
28
Which amendment prohibits quartering of troops in time of peace?
Amendment III (3)
Amendment V (5)
Amendment IV (4)
Amendment IX (9)
29
The Preamble begins with
When in the course of human events...
We the citizens need to form...
As the people of the United States...
We the people of the United States...
30
The term of the justices of the Supreme Court is
ten years.
eight years.
six years.
for life.
31
Which of the following is a cultural exchange that the people of Japan have taken part in?
The Shinto religion is popular around the world.
Japanese gov.-style has been adapted by many other nations.
Japanese martial arts has become popular around the world.
Japanese movies are seen throughout the world.
32
Both North and South Korea are ____ countries.
isolated
mountainous
flat
tropical
33
One of the major problems North Korea presents for other countries is its
aging population.
nuclear program.
frequent natural disasters.
economy.
34
Which of the following is not a requirement to be a Representative?
Must be at least 25 years old
Live in the state from which he or she was elected
a citizen of the U.S. for at least 7 years
Must be a natural-born citizen
35
The Judicial Branch
makes laws.
enforces laws.
vetoes laws.
interprets laws.
36
U.S. Senators are elected for
for life.
four years.
two years.
six years.
37
Before the adoption of the Constitution, the newly independent states were joined by
the Mayflower Compact.
the Bill of Rights.
the Articles of Confederation.
the Magna Carta.
38
Which of the following is not included in the Preamble?
To provide for the common defense
To establish justice
To form a more perfect union
To promote the pursuit of happiness
39
Which amendment guarantees the right to a speedy trial with a court-appointed lawyer if needed?
Amendment VII (7)
Amendment VIII (8)
Amendment V (5)
Amendment VI (6)
40
Why did fighting in the second Palestinian Intifada die down in 2005?
Israel moved more settlers into the West Bank.
Israel removed its settlers from the Gaza Strip.
Israel built security barriers around its territories.
Israel agreed to a peace plan with the PLO.
41
Which amendment guarantees that a person cannot be tried twice for the same crime?
Amendment VI (6)
Amendment IX (9)
Amendment V (5)
Amendment I (1)
42
Which amendment assures that people have more rights than the ones listed in the Constitution?
Amendment VIII (8)
Amendment XVIII (18)
Amendment XIX (19)
Amendment IX (9)
43
Did China, Mongolia, or Taiwan's government change after the 1980s? f so, which ones, and how?
China's government allowed more political parties to vote.
Taiwan allowed two new political parties to vote.
Mongolia and China both set up a second political party.
New parties were allowed to vote in Mongolia and Taiwan.
44
What is the religious importance of Jerusalem for Muslims?
Muslims believe Muhammed was born in Jerusalem.
Muslims believe Muhammed went to heaven from Jerusalem.
Muslims hold religious ties between Jerusalem and Damascus.
Muslims built a mosque in Jerusalem before his death.
45
Congress is divided into
three houses.
three branches.
two houses.
two branches.
46
More than 80 percent of all Japanese people practice a combination of Buddhism and
Catholicism.
Shinto.
Islam.
Hinduism.
47
Which of the following is one of the two major climate patterns in China's region?
Climate is usually the same is all areas of the region.
Climate in the east is drier than the climate in the west.
Climate is usually cold in the north and warm in the south.
Climate is usually warm in the south and cold in the north.
48
Economic conditions in South Korea as compared to those in North Korea can best be described as
crippling.
a command economy.
booming.
interdependence.
49
Bicameral means having
three houses.
two houses.
one house.
four houses.
50
The Legislative branch
makes laws.
explains laws.
enforces laws.
vetoes laws.
51
Members of the House of Representatives are elected for
two years.
six years.
four years.
life.
52
All appointments to the Supreme Court must be made by the ____ and approved by the ____.
President/Senate
Congress/President
House of Representatives/Senate
President/other justices
53
Syria's autocracy, led by the Baath Party, has limited personal freedom in the country by
keeping Syria under a state of emergency since 1963.
holding infrequent free elections.
allowing only two political parties to exist.
taking away women's right to vote in elections.
54
The Supreme Law of the Land is
Mrs. McDaniel's classroom rules.
the U.S. Constitution.
a law passed by Congress.
a U.S. Treaty.
55
How has gov. corruption in some countries in Israel's region hurt people's standard of living?
By weakening the countries' economies
By limiting access to the countries' mineral resources
By discouraging women from getting an education
By decreasing the size of the middle class
56
Japan's economy grew as Japan produced and exported well-made products such as
cash crops.
furniture.
textiles.
electronics.
57
Power in the United States government is divided among
seven branches.
twenty-five branches.
three branches.
two branches.
58
The first thing the delegates did at the Constitutional Convention was
find a bathroom.
ring the Liberty Bell to call the meeting to order.
elect George Washington to preside.
determine how many branches there should be in the new gov.
59
After Paul began to preach Christianity to people with non-Jewish backgrounds,
the Muslim religion began to grow in followers.
the non-Jewish people rejected Christianity.
Non-Jewish Christians gradually outnumbered those who were.
people began to dislike Christians with Jewish backgrounds.
60
What effect did workers' low wages in China and Taiwan have on export sales?
Other countries quickly bought the low-priced products.
Other countries did not want the low-priced products.
Other countries looked for even lower-priced products.
Other countries made low-priced products themselves.
61
The border between South Korea and North Korea is referred to as a(n)
war zone.
peaceful zone.
demilitarized zone.
economic zone.
62
In 587 B.C., the Babylonians conquered the Israelite Kingdom of Judea and
chose Abraham as their leader.
enslaved people from Judah.
renamed the region Judea.
built a temple in Jerusalem.
63
The power to determine if a law is constitutional or unconstitutional by the Supreme Court is
Judicial review.
Constitutional judging.
Legislative judging.
Executive review.
64
Impeachment charges are started by the
President.
Supreme Court.
Senate.
House of Representatives.
65
Both Japan and the Koreas have been influenced by
the Tokugawa.
a constitutional monarchy.
Buddhism.
shoguns.
66
The Preamble
influenced the War of Independence.
concludes the Constitution.
states the purpose of the Declaration of Independence.
states the purpose of the Constitution.
67
The _ acts as a jury in an impeachment of a President.
Supreme Court
House of Representatives
Senate
President
68
Which amendment protects people against unreasonable search and seizures?
Amendment II (2)
Amendment III (3)
Amendment IV (4)
Amendment I (1)
69
Beginning in the 1600s, the Tokugawa shoguns who ruled Japan tried to keep peace and order by
conquering other countries.
isolating itself from the world to stop foreign disruption.
increasing trade with Europeans.
making alliances with nearby countries.
70
What religion, based on Jewish tradition, arose in the region around A.D. 30?
Hinduism
Islam
Buddhism
Christianity
71
All revenue, or money, bills have to originate in the
Senate.
Judicial Branch.
Executive Branch.
House of Representatives.
72
The number of members in the House is based on _, while the Senate is based on _.
population/population
equality/population
population/equality
equality/equality
73
Most of the rainfall in the region of Israel and its neighbors falls
on the highlands and the Mediterranean coast.
in southeastern Syria and eastern Jordan.
in the rift valleys and the desert plateau.
in central Syria and western Jordan.
74
Like the Arabs of the West Bank and Gaza Strip, many Israeli Arabs consider themselves to be
Druze.
Lebanese.
Palestinian.
Shia Muslim.
75
Which of the following helped unify and protect ancient China?
A command economy
Confucianism
Daoism
Powerful emperors
76
Jewish beliefs include following the Ten Commandments, which
provide guidelines for acting justly and fairly.
explain the customs of religious services.
give instructions for democratic government.
give directions for obeying Jewish dietary laws.
77
The Article that explains how a bill can become a law is
Article IV (4).
Article III (3).
Article I (1).
Article II (2).
78
The biggest argument at the Constitutional Convention was between
the large states and the small states.
the big men and the small men.
the British and the Americans.
the rich and the poor.
79
Why did the Palestinians' relationship with Israel worsen when the Hamas Party won an election?
Hamas wanted to destroy Israel as a country.
Hamas wanted to build barriers to stop Israeli invasions.
The Hamas Party had a record of being bad leaders.
Hamas wanted Israel to invade Lebanon.
80
Japan highly values ____, which has allowed its economy to grow extensively after World War II.
UN troops
education
saving money
the shogun
81
In a command economy, poor planning is likely to lead to
product shortages and waste.
reduced consumer spending.
lower prices.
more farms.
82
Who controlled the government in ancient Japan?
Dynasties
Shoguns
Samurai
The people
83
One way the gov. of Kim Jong-il controls the lives of people who live in North Korea is by
controlling info its people receive from the outside world.
updating machinery in farms and factories.
requiring every citizen to vote.
enforcing free trade with other nations.
84
A formal request written to the Supreme Court to hear a case is known as a
bill of attainder.
writ of certiorari (cert).
writ of habeas corpus.
ex post facto law.
85
The Dead Sea is a significant feature of the region surrounding Israel because the Dead Sea is
on the border of a mountain chain.
a large source of fresh water.
the lowest land on the planet.
in the middle of the Fertile Crescent.
86
The first ten amendments to the Constitution are called
the Bill of Rights.
the Civil Amendments.
the Preamble.
a bill of attainder.
87
Unlike China, Mongolia became a democracy
with a market economy.
because of widespread famine.
with a one-child policy.
with a command economy.
88
The Judicial branch checks the Legislative branch by
making them sit in "time out."
firing the Congressmen who voted for laws they don't like.
vetoing laws.
declaring laws unconstitutional.
89
The number of amendments that have been added to the Constitution is
ten.
twenty-five.
sixteen.
twenty-seven.
90
Qualifications as to who is allowed to run, and become, President of the U.S. can be found in
Article IV (4).
Article II (2).
Article III (3).
Article I (1).
91
The first person that takes the President's place if he/she is unable to serve a full term is
the Chief Justice.
the President pro tempore.
the Speaker of the House.
the Vice President.
92
Deng Xiaoping made reforms in China, which included
uniting China and Mongolia under one ruler.
ending communism in China.
outlawing the one-chile policy in China.
moving China toward a market economy.
93
The legislative branch checks the executive branch by
using the veto.
reducing the President's salary.
passing laws over veto with 2/3 vote.
declaring laws unconstitutional.
94
The Great Compromise created the Senate based on the __ and the House of Reps. based on the __.
Virginia Plan/New Jersey Plan
New Jersey Plan/Virginia Plan
Pennsylvania Plan/Connecticut Plan
Connecticut Plan/Pennsylvania Plan
95
Which group in Chinese society is not given equal education and job opportunities?
Buddhists
Women
The wealthy
Men
96
The number of Articles in the U.S. Constitution is
seven.
nine.
two.
three.
97
In Lebanon, the democratic government's constitution requires that its leaders must be
residents of certain provinces.
members of particular religious groups.
members of particular political parties.
residents of certain cities.
98
Which amendment protects freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition?
Amendment II (2)
Amendment III (3)
Amendment I (1)
Amendment IV (4)
99
The total number of members of the House of Representatives is
50.
453.
435.
100.

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