In 2005, Utah passed a law that allowed school districts to ignore parts of the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB). Why?

Ed. policy isn't mentioned in Constitution: created debate in ed. policy

Which of the following pair of Supreme Court cases best illustrates how views of federalism have shifted in the USA?

McCulloch v. Maryland → United States v. Lopez

What does the Ninth Amendment do?

Reserves additional rights that are not mentioned in the BOR to the people

Which illustrates a situation that wouldn't be protected by the 1st Amendment due to time, place, and manner?

Protestors are arrested for blocking major intersections in Times Square

Which of the following is an accurate description of the decision in McCulloch v. Maryland (1819)?

Fed. gov can establish a national bank. Maryland’s tax was unconstitutional

“[judiciary] is beyond comparison the weakest of the three departments of power.” (Fed 78) Select the best reason.

The Judiciary must depend on the executive for enforcement of its decisions

Which of the following scenarios best illustrates delegated discretionary authority?

Congress gave the EPA the power to establish national pollution standards

Read and Answer the question below:

Schenck v. United States (1919)

Which of the following statements best describes the information on the map?

Most states in the South and West allow capital punishment

Which of the following is most likely an effect of the trend in the line graph?

Decrease in congressional oversight as mechanism to control the bureaucracy

Which of the following expresses the most significant political concern in the passage?

Increased awareness of citizen inequalities that need to be addressed

The House can pass legislation w/ simple majority. Senate is unlikely to pass legislation with below 60 votes. EXAMPLE?

The House has strict limits on debate. The Senate allows unlimited debate

Which of the following scenarios best illustrates the concept of concurrent powers?

Fed gov't provides 25% of total funding for US commerce. 75% is from states

Which of the following is an example of the executive branch implementing a public policy passed by Congress?

Health & Human Services determines requirements for gov assistance

Which of the following describes the origin of the United States court system presented in the diagram?

Article III made the Supreme Court. Other federal courts came from Congress

The process in the diagram reflects which perspective the framers on constitutional government?

System can accommodate political change & incorporate checks and balances

The language in the first paragraph of the selection most closely parallels that of which of the following documents?

The Declaration of Independence

Which is a similarity between the views expressed in the excerpt below & Dr. MLK, Jr.’s "Letter from Birmingham Jail"?

Both Chávez and Dr. King argued for the continued use of nonviolence

Brutus was an example of an Anti-Federalist because he...

Believed a centralized government posed a major threat to individual rights

Which of the following is a correct comparison between the United States Constitution and the Articles of Confederation?

Granted Congress the power to levy taxes ⇆ States alone can levy taxes

The Supreme Court’s decision in Marbury v. Madison relates to foundational documents in which of the following ways?

Federalist 78: Madison gave the courts the power of judicial review

Which of the following scenarios best explains the inclusion of Title IX as part of the Education Amendments of 1972?

Congress added it in response to protests addressing inequality for women

Which of the following is accurate about the Sixth Amendment?

The accused enjoys the right to a speedy and public trial., The accused will be enlightened of the nature and cause of the accusation.

Which of the following enumerated powers would permit Congress to stimulate the economy by hiring unemployed citizens?

The power to pass a federal budget

Which of the following best captures a portion of the author’s argument?

The government has made women subservient by denying them the right to vote

According to the quote, what is the likely effect of the Court’s ruling in the Bakke case?

Colleges can consider race but cannot use strict racial quotas

What are the basic freedoms provided by the First Amendment?

Freedom of Religion, Freedom of Speech, Freedom of The Press

Which of the following is an accurate comparison of the text by Schlesinger and The Federalist 70?

Schlesinger views president's power as dangerous. Fed 70 views it as vital.

(The 1800s - 1900s) Southern states were able to prevent blacks from voting despite the Fifteenth Amendment because...

The framers allowed states to create voting processes and qualifications

Read and Answer the question below:

Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka (1954)

Which application of affirmative action would the United States Supreme Court likely consider unconstitutional?

University refusing acceptance of any new applicants from a specific race

Which of the following most likely explains how Adam Smith might react to the decision in McCulloch v. Maryland (1819)?

Smith disapproves: Expand the federal gov't power to regulate the economy

What is protected by the Fourth Amendment?

Unwarrantable searches & seizures

Which of the following is true according to the diagram?

Both chambers make use of a system of majority and minority whips

Which of the following is the most accurate interpretation of the political cartoon?

State govs prefer fed funding & don't want oversight on how money is spent

Which statement best explains the information in the graphic?

The secretary was confirmed by a party-line vote

How did the Civil War Amendments (13, 14, 15) contribute to civil rights? (Functions for each in chronological order)

Outlawed Slavery | extended equal protection | allowed black men to vote

McDonald v. Chicago (2010): The Supreme Court ruled the 2nd Amendment was applicable to states to which clause?

The due process clause of the Fourteenth Amendment

Which statement best reflects James Madison’s beliefs about political representation as expressed in Federalist 10?

People are best represented by few politicians chosen to voice their issues

Select the best reason why a president might use a signing statement to express displeasure with a bill vs. a veto?

May have objections to outlines of a bill, Congress might override a veto

Which of the following is commonly identified as a failure of the Articles of Confederation?

The national government lacked an effective power to raise revenue

Which of the following statements presents the most important limitation of the data in the graph?

There is no information about the total number of state legislators

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1
In 2005, Utah passed a law that allowed school districts to ignore parts of the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB). Why?
Ed. policy → States: The Act was a clear violation of the Constitution
Supreme Court ruled several parts of the Act unconstitutional.
Ed. policy isn't mentioned in Constitution: created debate in ed. policy
The Act infringed upon the Mormon's free exercise rights.
2
Which of the following pair of Supreme Court cases best illustrates how views of federalism have shifted in the USA?
Citizens United v. Federal Elections Commission → McDonald v. Chicago
McCulloch v. Maryland → United States v. Lopez
Schenck v. United States (1919) → New York Times v. United States (1971)
Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka → Baker v. Carr
3
What does the Ninth Amendment do?
Allowed women the national right to vote
Reserves additional rights that are not mentioned in the BOR to the people
Lists all of the rights available to the people
States that all federal rights applied to the states.
4
Which illustrates a situation that wouldn't be protected by the 1st Amendment due to time, place, and manner?
Political organization is prevented by the gov't from running political ads
Student is expelled from school for T-shirt expressing opposition to a law
A hate group is not able to march through a city because of its message
Protestors are arrested for blocking major intersections in Times Square
5
Which of the following is an accurate description of the decision in McCulloch v. Maryland (1819)?
Maryland can tax the federal gov't. Bank of USA exceeded federal authority
Federal gov't can establish a national bank. It had to pay Maryland’s tax
Fed. gov can establish a national bank. Maryland’s tax was unconstitutional
Federal gov't couldn't national bank + Maryland’s tax was unconstitutional
6
“[judiciary] is beyond comparison the weakest of the three departments of power.” (Fed 78) Select the best reason.
The federal government is further from the people and thus less accountable
It has the power of the sword & judgment but lacks the power of the purse
Each branch must have the ability to defend its power and check the others
The Judiciary must depend on the executive for enforcement of its decisions
7
Which of the following scenarios best illustrates delegated discretionary authority?
Chair of Energy + Commerce → Chair of the Environment subcommittee
House establishing the jurisdiction for Committee on Energy and Commerce
President nominates attorney general of Ohio to serve as admin of the EPA
Congress gave the EPA the power to establish national pollution standards
8
The issues identified in the passage reflect a failure to uphold which of the following constitutional principles?
One person, one vote
Equal representation in Congress
States' Rights
Equal protection
9
Read and Answer the question below:
New York Times v. United States (1971)
Tinker v. Des Moines Independent Community School District (1969)
Schenck v. United States (1919)
Engel v. Vitale (1962)
10
Which of the following statements best describes the information on the map?
Most states in the South and West allow capital punishment
Most states in the Northeast and West do not allow capital punishment
Capital punishment is not allowed in Oklahoma (OK) and New Mexico (NM)
Only three states do not allow capital punishment
11
Which of the following is most likely an effect of the trend in the line graph?
A decrease in the length of regulatory bills passed by Congress
An increase in the authority of the House over the bureaucracy
An increase in accountability of the bureaucracy
Decrease in congressional oversight as mechanism to control the bureaucracy
12
Which of the following expresses the most significant political concern in the passage?
Decreased partisanship in congressional policymaking
Improved understanding of the flaws of the legal system
Increased awareness of citizen inequalities that need to be addressed
Greater funding for education in urban areas
13
Summarize the Tenth Amendment
Reserves power to the states
States that all federal rights apply to the states
States that all federal laws apply to the states
States that the power of elections is handed over to the states
14
The House can pass legislation w/ simple majority. Senate is unlikely to pass legislation with below 60 votes. EXAMPLE?
Leadership in the House is formalized. Leadership in the Senate is informal
The House has strict limits on debate. The Senate allows unlimited debate
The House has fewer legislative committees than the Senate does
Members of the House often represent a narrower constituency than senators
15
Which of the following scenarios best illustrates the concept of concurrent powers?
Fed gov't provides 25% of total funding for US commerce. 75% is from states
As commander-in-chief, the president orders troops to a foreign nation
President negotiates treaty for climate change; Requires approval by Senate
Senate committee holds hearing to discuss the misuse of funds by an agency
16
Which of the following is an example of the executive branch implementing a public policy passed by Congress?
Congress passes a law reorganizing the structure of the federal bureaucracy
As chief diplomat, the president negotiates a treaty → ratified by Senate
Health & Human Services determines requirements for gov assistance
A Federal Trade official is asked to testify about the agency’s activities
17
Which of the following describes the origin of the United States court system presented in the diagram?
McCulloch v. Maryland allowed Supreme Court to establish federal courts
Marbury v. Madison (1803) allowed Congress to create other federal courts
Article II → three-tiered court system & the jurisdiction of each court
Article III made the Supreme Court. Other federal courts came from Congress
18
The process in the diagram reflects which perspective the framers on constitutional government?
Limited gov't is achieved through limiting fed. power & expand state power
System can accommodate political change & incorporate checks and balances
Citizens should determine a simple majority makes laws & govern a democracy
People should participate, w/ states acting as laboratories of democracy.
19
The language in the first paragraph of the selection most closely parallels that of which of the following documents?
Brutus 1
The Preamble to the United States Constitution
The Declaration of Independence
The Federalist 10
20
Which is a similarity between the views expressed in the excerpt below & Dr. MLK, Jr.’s "Letter from Birmingham Jail"?
Unlike Dr. King, Chávez supported the use of violence to start the movement
Unlike Chávez, MLK Jr. supported the use of violence as a last resort
Both Chávez and Dr. King argued for the continued use of nonviolence
Both Chávez and Dr. King argued for nonviolence after equality is met
21
Brutus was an example of an Anti-Federalist because he...
Believed a centralized government posed a major threat to individual rights
Believed compromise between branches of gov't would ensure a limited gov't
Argued that laws passed by the national gov't were supreme to state laws
Argued that a national military force was needed to deal with insurrections
22
Which of the following is a correct comparison between the United States Constitution and the Articles of Confederation?
Granted Congress the power to declare war ⇆ Congress can regulate trade
Granted Congress the power to levy taxes ⇆ States alone can levy taxes
Favored Stronger National Government ⇆ Favored a Federalist System
Approval by ¾ Congress to amend ⇆ Required unanimity of Congress to amend
23
“Deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed.” which ideal of democracy provides a foundation above?
Limited government
Popular sovereignty
Federalism
Separation of power
24
The Supreme Court’s decision in Marbury v. Madison relates to foundational documents in which of the following ways?
Fed 10: & Madison uses the national gov to compromise between two factions
Dec o Independence: The case is about whether courts can resolve grievances
10th Amd: Whether Sup. Court has appellate jurisdiction over state courts
Federalist 78: Madison gave the courts the power of judicial review
25
Which of the following scenarios best explains the inclusion of Title IX as part of the Education Amendments of 1972?
Paid lobbyists added it on behalf of teachers unions to increase their pay
Congress added it in response to protests addressing inequality for women
L. Johnson used bully pulpit → to pressure Congress to legally desegregate
Dep of Justice adds Title IX in order to enforce the Equal Rights Amendment
26
Which of the following is accurate about the Sixth Amendment?
The right to a trial by jury.
The accused enjoys the right to a speedy and public trial.
The accused will be enlightened of the nature and cause of the accusation.
Guarantee of an attorney for the poor or indigent.
27
Which of the following enumerated powers would permit Congress to stimulate the economy by hiring unemployed citizens?
The power to pass a federal budget
The power to regulate interstate commerce
The power to create immigration policies
The power of legislative oversight
28
Which of the following best captures a portion of the author’s argument?
Women have faced too much suffrage due to the actions of the government.
The government has made women subservient by denying them the right to vote
Women politicians haven't done enough to pass laws promoting women’s rights
Men and women are legally equal, but women are morally superior to men
29
“A constitution is, in fact, and must be regarded by the judges, as a fundamental law." (Fed 78) <Relevant Court Case>
Shaw v. Reno (1993)
Marbury v. Madison (1803)
Baker v. Carr (1962)
McCulloch v. Maryland (1819)
30
According to the quote, what is the likely effect of the Court’s ruling in the Bakke case?
It affected the admissions only at private colleges not public universities
Colleges can consider race but cannot use strict racial quotas
Affirmative action can never be employed in college admission decisions
Colleges & universities stopped considering race as a factor in admissions
31
What are the basic freedoms provided by the First Amendment?
Freedom of Religion
Freedom of Speech
Freedom of The Press
Freedom of Protest
32
The Eighth Amendment protects you from what?
Unwarrantable Searches & Seizures
Voting restrictions
Cruel & Unusual Punishment
The loss of life, liberty & property without due process
33
Which of the following is an accurate comparison of the text by Schlesinger and The Federalist 70?
Schlesinger views president's power as dangerous. Fed 70 views it as vital.
Both documents view centralization of power in the presidency as dangerous
Centralization of power in the presidency = Vital to its effectiveness
Fed 70 views president's power as dangerous. Schlesinger views it as vital.
34
(The 1800s - 1900s) Southern states were able to prevent blacks from voting despite the Fifteenth Amendment because...
The Fifteenth Amendment did not apply to all states
Congressional Legislation restricted the application of the 15th Amendment
The Supreme Court had declared the Fifteenth Amendment unconstitutional
The framers allowed states to create voting processes and qualifications
35
Read and Answer the question below:
Tinker v. Des Moines Independent Community School District (1969)
Gideon v. Wainwright (1963)
Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka (1954)
Engel v. Vitale (1962)
36
Poll taxes were outlawed via the...
Equal Rights Amendment
Voting Rights Act of 1965
24th Amendment
Citizenship Clause of the 14th Amendment
37
Which application of affirmative action would the United States Supreme Court likely consider unconstitutional?
Hiring & promoting minorities and women for an interstate highway
Actively recruiting women & minorities in practices for a federal contract
University refusing acceptance of any new applicants from a specific race
Colleges value diversity & considers race as 1 of many factors to admission
38
Which of the following most likely explains how Adam Smith might react to the decision in McCulloch v. Maryland (1819)?
Smith disapproves: Expand the federal gov't power to regulate the economy
Smith approves: Limits the scope of fed gov't authority
Smith approves: Expand power of federal gov't to promote economic growth
Smith disapproves: Private businesses→ unlimited contributions to campaigns
39
McDonald v. Chicago (2010): The Supreme Court ruling in favor of McDonald is an example of the application of...
Literalism
Stare decisis
Selective incorporation
Strict scrutiny
40
What is protected by the Fourth Amendment?
All searches & seizures
Unwarrantable searches & seizures
Protection from self-incrimination
Your Miranda Rights
41
Which of the following is true according to the diagram?
Both chambers make use of a system of majority and minority whips
Unlike the House of Reps, the Senate does not recognize political parties
The Speaker & House majority leader both appoint the House minority leader
The Senate minority leader is as powerful as the Senate majority whip
42
South Carolina passed a law to increase the state tax on gasoline to help fund repairs on highways and bridges. Example?
of Concurrent Powers
of Delegated powers
of Reserved Powers
of Exclusive Powers
43
Which of the following is the most accurate interpretation of the political cartoon?
State govs are unwilling to share budgetary surpluses with other states
State govs have used the 10th Amendment to override federal gov't mandates
Fiscal irresponsibility of state gov = fed regulation on budget priorities
State govs prefer fed funding & don't want oversight on how money is spent
44
Which statement best explains the information in the graphic?
Confirmation was blocked by one party
Attempts at compromise were unsuccessful
The secretary was confirmed by a party-line vote
Independents swayed the vote for the majority
45
How did the Civil War Amendments (13, 14, 15) contribute to civil rights? (Functions for each in chronological order)
Outlawed Slavery | extended equal protection | allowed black men to vote
Allowed black men to vote | Outlawed Slavery | extended due process laws
Outlawed Slavery | Allowed black men to vote | Allowed women to vote
Equal Protection Clause | Citizenship Clause | Due Process Clause
46
McDonald v. Chicago (2010): The Supreme Court ruled the 2nd Amendment was applicable to states to which clause?
The equal protection clause of the Fourteenth Amendment
The due process clause of the Fourteenth Amendment
The due process clause of the Fifth Amendment
The equal protection clause of the Fifth Amendment
47
Which statement best reflects James Madison’s beliefs about political representation as expressed in Federalist 10?
People are best represented by few politicians chosen to voice their issues
People won't truly have a voice in gov't until they vote on laws directly
People would be best served by having a strong leader to make the decisions
People should elect political reps who are rich enough to avoid corruption
48
Select the best reason why a president might use a signing statement to express displeasure with a bill vs. a veto?
May have objections to outlines of a bill, Congress might override a veto
Congress curtailed the power of the president to withhold funds for bills
"Executive agencies should not spend the money appropriated by Congress"
The Supreme Court is hesitant to acknowledge president’s power to veto
49
Which of the following is commonly identified as a failure of the Articles of Confederation?
Judicial branch was elected and didn't adhere consistently to rule of law
The executive branch was granted too much power over the legislature
The federal government had too much control over interstate commerce
The national government lacked an effective power to raise revenue
50
Which is most likely responsible for the increase in southern African American state legislators between 1960 and 1992?
The Civil Rights Act of 1964
The Nineteenth Amendment
Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka (1954)
The Voting Rights Act of 1965
51
Which of the following statements presents the most important limitation of the data in the graph?
There is no information about the total number of state legislators
There are insufficient data points to detect a trend
Data is potentially misleading and would be easier to read in a pie chart
The time frame for the data is misleading
52
Which of the following is an accurate comparison of the checks held by the legislative and judicial branches?
Confirming federal judges ↔ Reviewing laws prior to enactment
Impeaching & removing federal judges ↔ Declaring laws unconstitutional
Appointing Federal Judges ↔ Striking down a portion of a law
Establishes # of Sup. Court judges ↔ Removing Speaker of House
53
Which of the following is accurate about the Fifth Amendment?
The accused shall be informed of the causes of his accusation.
One cannot be tried twice for the same crime.
The accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial.
Life, Liberty, and Property cannot be seized without due process of law.
54
Which of the following features of the United States Constitution would the author of Brutus 1 find most concerning?
Supremacy clause: Giving the federal government supremacy over the states
Reservation of any power not given to the federal government to the states
The two-year term for members of the House of Representatives
The Bill of Rights, which protects individual liberties and states rights
55
Which of the following statements is supported by the data on the map?
Texas (TX) has a higher rate of uninsured people than New Jersey (NJ).
Alaska (AK) has a lower rate of uninsured people than Hawaii (HI).
Wyoming (WY) has a lower rate of uninsured people than Idaho (ID).
Michigan (MI) has a higher rate of uninsured people than Mississippi (MS).
56
Which freedom is provided in the Seventh Amendment?
Reservation to the power of the states
One cannot be tried for the same crime twice.
A trial by jury in capital cases
A trial by jury in civil cases
57
1780s - Parts of the new Constitution cited Shays’ Rebellion to support which criticism under the Articles of Confed.?
A lack of a centralized judiciary made enforcement of national laws hard
There was a lack of a national military power to address security concerns
States with larger populations were underrepresented in Congress
National gov't didn't provide sufficient protection of individual rights
58
Which of the following scenarios is an example of the trustee model of representation?
NAACP sends reps to Washington → lobby for changes to Voting Rights
A candidate advocates using an executive order to increase the minimum wage
Voting to close tax loophole believing the national debt should be settled
Gov allocates money to clean up nuclear waste sites after peaceful protests
59
Which freedom is provided by the Third Amendment?
Protection from quartering of soldiers
The right to a trial by jury
Protection from unreasonable searches & seizures
Protection from self-incrimination
60
The data illustrates that most conservatives believe that the United States Constitution...
establishes shared set of political values→ Court applies personal judgment
outlines a framework for gov that the Supreme Court should apply strictly.
allows judges to overrule the other two branches of government.
is a living document and the Supreme Court should consider public opinion.
61
Read and Answer the question below:
Both cases ruled in favor of students based on the due process clause
Both cases struck down plans to segregate students
Both ruled against the school district based on the equal protection clause
Both cases involved the use of affirmative action in public schools
62
Which of the following would most likely be protected by the First Amendment?
Spray painting graffiti on a public building to protest a government action
Knowingly publishing a false story that injures the subject’s reputation
Wearing a black armband at school to protest gov't involvement in a war
An individual issues a threat against another individual on social media
63
Arizona enacted an immigration law in 2010. The Obama Administration disapproves. The ___ can be used to strike it down.
Full faith and credit clause
Supremacy clause
Commerce clause
Necessary and proper clause
64
Which is an accurate comparison of the United States House of Representatives and the United States Senate?
Most legislative work → standing committees ⇆ stricter rules than House.
2-year terms (12-year limit) ⇆ 6-year terms (unlimited terms)
Reflect the will of the people ⇆ Represents the interests of the states
Both parties control legislative scheduling ⇆ Filibuster can be threatened
65
Concurrent powers have which of the following effects on the United States political system?
States + National gov't can both influence the same areas of public policy
Reinforce Expansion of power of National gov't and supremacy of fed. law
Foster cooperation between state + National gov't by requiring teamwork.
Eliminate disputes in gov't by creating separate spheres of influence
66
The process shown in the chart above is outlined in which of the following parts of the Constitution?
Article V
Article I
Article II
Article VI
67
Which of the following is an accurate description of the decision in United States v. Lopez (1995)?
Gun-Free School Zones Act = unconstitutional: Exceeded Commerce Clause
Gun-Free School = unconstitutional: Exceeds state power to regulate guns
Gun-Free School = constitutional: In-state commerce, implied in comm clause
Gun-Free School Zones Act = constitutional: Regulating arms= enumerated pow
68
Which of the following newspaper headlines best summarizes the excerpt from Washington’s Farewell Address?
Washington Boasts of the Potential of the New Republic
Washington Warns of Dangerous Party Factions
Washington Endorses a Stronger Executive Branch
Washington Takes Negative View of Checks and Balances
69
The Thirteenth Amendment was signed by President Lincoln on Jan 1st, 1863
False
True
70
Which Supreme Court case established that those accused of felonies who can't afford legal counsel are entitled to such?
United States v. Lopez (1995)
Wisconsin v. Yoder (1972)
McDonald v. Chicago (2010)
Gideon v. Wainwright (1963)
71
Worcester v. Georgia (1832): Supreme Court ruled a Georgia law violated the U.S. Constitution. How is this enforced?
Amendments have granted the Supreme Court power to enforce its decisions
Supreme Court Justices can be removed by a ⅔ vote in Congress
Supreme Court has no enforcement mechanism. Gov't can restrict its decision
Supreme Court takes activist approach → decision making, influencing policy
72
What is the model of democracy that emphasizes the role of interest groups in advocating for public policy?
Elitist democracy
Pluralist democracy
Participatory democracy
Majoritarian democracy
73
Which of the following constitutional amendments is most related to the issue shown on the map?
Twenty-Sixth Amendment
Second Amendment
Sixteenth Amendment
Eighth Amendment
74
Which of the following is an accurate comparison of the establishment clause and the free exercise clause?
Students must attend public school despite religion ⇆ Prayer in schools
Fed Gov cannot promote religion ⇆ Protects religious beliefs & practices
Establishes Christianity as official ⇆ Protects religious freedom
Wall of separation between church & state ⇆ Liberty not applied to states
75
Which of the following best describes Madison’s primary concern about representative government in Federalist 10?
Long term lengths = political reps who are disengaged from constituents
A truly representative gov't will become too large to function effectively
Those who seek to represent others may act in their own interests instead
Local gov is ineffective because there are not enough competitive factions
76
Which Provision of the Bill of Rights could support the actions that César Chávez is encouraging farmworkers to take?
The right to bear arms
The right to fair trial
The right to assemble
The right to the freedom of speech
77
Based on your knowledge and the diagram, which of the following is true regarding the leadership structure of Congress?
Both majority leaders work to ensure that a bipartisan agenda is passed
The minority leader in both chambers strategizes for the minority party
Speaker of the House barely controls the majority party in The House
The Vice president creates & sets the legislative agenda for the Senate
78
Which Constitutional provision allowed women the national right to vote?
19th Amendment
Voting Rights Act of 1965
Title IX
Civil Rights Act of 1964
79
A suspect confesses to crimes. He wasn't advised of his rights: Attorney present nor protection from self-incrimination
Related to: The Fifth and Sixth Amendments
Related to: The Fourth and Fifth Amendments
Related to: The Sixth and Eighth Amendments
Related to: The Fourth and Eighth Amendments
80
Which freedom is provided by the Second Amendment?
Protection against unreasonable searches & seizures
The right to bear arms
The right to a speedy trial, witnesses, etc.
Freedom of Assembly
81
Which scenario best explains how the equal protection clause of the 14th Amendment has influenced political behavior?
MLK, Jr., cited constitutional arguments as a basis for opposing inequality
FDR urged Congress to pass legislation → ensuring greater economic security
Organizations advocated in favor of less economic regulation of marketplace
Supreme Court ruled that the 5th Amendment was applicable to the states
82
(1974) The House approved a resolution granting the Judiciary to investigate the impeachment of President Nixon.
The constitutional ideal of democracy: Federalism
The constitutional ideal of democracy: Limited Government
The constitutional ideal of democracy: Judicial Review
The constitutional ideal of democracy: Popular Sovereignty
83
McDonald v. Chicago: “[s]elf-defense is a basic right," and was “deeply rooted in this Nation’s history” < Amendment >
The First Amendment
The Third Amendment
The Fourth Amendment
The Second Amendment
84
Which of the following was a direct outcome of the Three-Fifths Compromise?
The number of senators increased in slaveholding states
Slavery quickly declined, especially in larger cities in the South
# of representatives in the House of Reps from Slave states increased
Slave states were able to count slaves to determine their # of senators
85
Which action could be taken to reverse the impact of Ledbetter v. Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. (2007)?
Ledbetter could renew her appeal by seeking additional Supreme Court review
Congress could enact legislation to amend Title VII of the Civil Rights Act
The president could sign an executive order to alter the Civil Rights Act
Ledbetter could pursue her case using the same arguments in state courts
86
Which of the following statements accurately summarizes the reasoning for the decision in Baker v. Carr (1962)?
There should be an equal number of rural and urban districts in a state
Rural districts had fewer people, representation was unevenly distributed.
Redistricting every ten years, but the state can choose not to redistrict
Redistricting must involve traditionally excluded groups in the process.
87
Which of the following reflects the Supreme Court decision in Roe v. Wade (1973)?
A woman’s right to an abortion was a privacy right applied to all 50 states
The state had an overarching right to prohibit women from having abortions
The case was moot: Roe’s pregnancy had ended before the case was reviewed
It ruled that the state had a justifiable interest to legalize abortion
88
Which of the following characteristics best explains the data on the map?
14th Amd = Federal gov't can guarantee health care. Citizens may opt-out
10th Amd = Congress makes laws + rights of states to implement health-care
Exclusive powers to the states allow them to determine health-care policy
Federalism makes differences between states' implementation of health-care
89
In The Federalist 10, James Madison argued that the new constitution would help control faction by doing what?
A large republic: The new constitution prevented factions from dominating
New constitution had limits on the freedom of expression, limiting factions
New constitution gave political parties specific powers in the government
The electoral college and indirect election of senators limited factions

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