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1
Which of the following is true about representative governments?
Citizens do not vote in representative governments
Citizens elect politicians to make decisions and laws on behalf of them
Representative gov'ts dont allow citizens to take part in any part of gov't
Public officeholders are not held accountable to the will of the people
2
Which of the following is the BEST example of Separation of Powers?
The Federal Gov't has the most power, but State Gov'ts have power too
Powers to make laws, enforce laws, & interpret law are divided b/w branches
Powers are separated between the President and Vice President
Each branch of gov't has the exact same power as each other
3
Who is checking who? - Approves the budget the President proposes.
Judicial checks legislative.
Executive checks legislative.
Legislative checks executive.
Judicial checks executive.
4
Which of the following amendments does NOT discuss the rights people have when they are prosecuted for a crime.
8th Amendment
6th Amendment
2nd Amendment
5th Amendment
5
What is the job of the judicial branch?
Interpret laws
Enforce laws
Make laws
6
General Konde orders Ben to provide housing for Capt. Richardson during peacetime. This violates the __ amendment.
16th
1st
3rd
7th
7
Who is checking who? - Veto bills.
Legislative checks executive.
Executive checks legislative.
Judicial checks executive.
Judicial checks legislative.
8
What does the 4th amendment protect citizens from?
Warrantless and unreasonable search and seizures
Forceful quartering of soldiers in peoples' homes.
Self-incrimination
Cruel and Unusual Punishment
9
Which branch has the power to override a veto?
Executive
Judicial
Legislative
10
Which of the following is NOT a goal listed in the Preamble of the Constitution
To promote the general welfare
To ensure domestic tranquility
To establish an executive branch
To establish a more perfect union
11
Which of the following is a power that ONLY the Federal Government has?
The power to make laws about public schools
The power to raise and maintain a military
The power to prosecute criminals
The power to raise income taxes
12
What two steps are required to add an Amendment to the Constitution
Ratification, Certification
Proposal, Ratification
Proposal, Collection
Ratification, Convention
13
Who is checking who? - Grant pardons.
Executive checks judicial.
Legislative checks executive & judicial.
Judicial checks legislative & executive.
Judicial checks executive.
14
Which branch has the power to veto?
Judicial
Legislative
Executive
15
What is the job of the legislative branch?
Enforce laws
Make laws
Interpret laws
16
True or False: The Constitution is the Highest Law in the Land?
True
False
17
Identify the Term: The Fed Gov't can give $ to a State to spend on schools but cannot change a State's education laws.
Consent of the Governed
Separation of Powers
Federalism
Rule of Law
18
What is the difference between the 6th and 7th amendments?
7th protects against searches, the 6th protects against seizures
6th gives a trial by jury in criminal cases, the 7th is about civil cases
7th protects the right to bear arms, the 6th is about legs
6th gives trial by jury in civil cases, the 7th is about criminal cases
19
Which answer best defines "consent of the governed?"
A system of government where people democratically make decisions
People give power to the gov't in exchange for protection of their rights
Everyone has to follow the law no matter how powerful you are
Every citizen votes to establish that they agree with all the laws
20
What is the purpose of the Bill of Rights
To make it easier to ensure public safety
To establish three branches of government
To ensure that people's fundamental rights are not violated by the gov't
So that everyone has the right to do whatever they want, whenever they want
21
Who is checking who? - Impeachment.
Judicial checks executive & legislative.
Judicial checks executive.
Executive checks judicial & legislative.
Legislative checks executive & judicial.
22
Identify this Founding Document
The Declaration of Independence
The Constitution
Second Treatise of Government
The Virginia Declaration of Rights
23
How many states need to approve of an amendment for it to be ratified?
7/8 of all states
2/3 of all states
3/4 of all states
1/2 of all states
24
Which of the following is an example of Rule of Law?
A senator can take bribes to make money at the expense of the people
A police officer who breaks the law is arrested and charged with a crime
A police officer who breaks the law is not charged with a crime
A senator is allowed to break the speed limit while a normal citizen is not
25
Which of the following is a right protected by the Fifth Amendment?
The right to be protected against unreasonable search & seizures
The right to bear arms and join a militia
The right to a speedy and public trial by jury
The right to remain silent & not self-incriminate
26
Which of the following is NOT a reason the Articles of Confederation failed?
The Federal Government had too much power and was tyrannical
The lack of a common currency made trade b/w states difficult
The Federal Government could not maintain an effective military
The Federal Government could not tax citizens effectively
27
What is the job of the executive branch?
Enforce laws
Make laws
Interpret laws
28
Powers that are shared between multiple levels of government are called __________________________________.
Ecclesiastical Powers
Concurrent Powers
Reserved Powers
Listed Powers
29
Which of the following is true about the Articles of Confederation?
The Aoc did not work out because the Federal Government was too weak
The AoC worked well because they allowed cool stuff like Shay's Rebellion
The AoC worked well because they limited the power of the British King
The AoC did not work out because the Federal Government was too powerful
30
True or False: It is easy to add an amendment to the Constitution.
True
False
31
Federalist #70, written by Alexander Hamilton, argues that America needs a ____________________________________.
Strong Congress
Strong Executive
Weak Congress
Weak Executive
32
What does the Tenth Amendment say/do?
Powers not mentioned in the Constitution are reserved for the states
Citizens are immune from double-jeoprady
The government cannot take away rights not guaranteed in the Bill of Rights
People have the Freedom of Speech
33
Who is checking who? - Override a veto.
Legislative checks judicial.
Executive checks legislative.
Legislative checks executive.
Judicial checks executive.
34
The Virginia Statute of Religious Freedom directly influced this part of the Constitution
The First Amendment
Article II
The Ninth Amendment
The Third Amendment
35
Which of the following BEST explains the difference between Separation of Powers and Federalism
SoP divides the Bill of Rights into amendments, Federalism divides Congress
Federalism gives veto powers to the Executive, SoP gives judicial powers.
SoP divides power b/w branches of gov't, Federalism divides b/w levels.
Federalism divides power b/w branches of gov't, SoP divides b/w levels
36
This document demonstrates the principle of limited government and inspired the Bill of Rights.
The Virginia Declaration of Rights
The Magna Carta
Virginia Statute on Religious Freedom
The Virginia Company Charters
37
Which of the following is NOT true about the Federalist Papers.
They expressed the belief that the gov't needed more powers to be effective
They advocated for a weak executive branch, but a strong judicial branch
They were written in support of ratifying the Constitution
Hamilton, Madison, and John Jay were the authors of the Federalist Papers
38
This document expresses the principle of Rule of Law as it ensured that everyone, even a King, has to follow the law.
The Virginia Declaration of Rights
The Virginia Company Charters
The Virginia Statute of Religious Freedom
The Magna Carta
39
Which of the following best explains the divide between Federalists and Anti-Federalists?
Federalists were from the South while Anti-Federalists were from the North
Federalists wanted a stronger central gov't, Anti-Federalists did not
Anti-Federalists wanted to ratify the Constitution, Federalists did not
Anti-Federalists did not want a Bill of Rights, Federalists wanted one
40
Which of the following is NOT an example of democracy in action
People having a say in who has power in their government
Citizens voting on a proposed law
Citizens meeting to discuss a proposed law
An unelected Congress is in charge of making laws
41
Who is checking who? - Declares laws & executive orders unconstitutional.
Judicial checks legislative.
Judicial checks legislative & executive.
Legislative checks judicial.
Executive checks judicial & legislative.
42
The Charters of the Virginia Company of London is most similar to this part of the Constitution
The 14th Amendment's Citizenship Clause
The 1st Amendment
Article II of the Constitution
The 3rd Amendment
43
Which of the following is a power that is shared between ALL levels of government?
The power to tax citizens
The power to declare war
The power to make laws about education
The power to make treaties with other countries
44
Who is checking who? - Approves of judges.
Executive checks judicial.
Judicial checks legislative & executive.
Legislative checks judicial & executive.
Judicial checks Executive
45
Who is checking who? - Appoints judges.
Judicial checks legislative and judicial.
Legislative checks executive.
Judicial checks legislative.
Executive checks judicial.
