Civics Mini 4 Review Questions

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Which Branch of Government/ individual(s) have the power to grant pardons? Options: U.S. Supreme Court/ Justices, Executive Branch/ President, Legislative Branch/ Congress

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Executive Branch/ President

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Peace within our country is reflected in this goal of the Preamble...

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ensure domestic tranquility

Front

the power of a court to determine whether a law is unconstitutional is called...

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Judicial Review

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The table to the right shows the three branches of government on the Federal level. Which phrase completes the table? Options: The Cabinet, Supreme Court Justices, Congress, Joint Chief of Staff

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Congress

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The diagram outlines the appeals path through a state court system. Which court completes the diagram?

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Florida Supreme Court

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The following are the three choices that the President has whenever a bill is passed by Congress: sign the bill into law, veto the bill, or do nothing also known as ______

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pocket veto

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The organization of the federal court system is shown on the flowchart on the right. Which court completes it? Options: U.S. District Court of Appeals, U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, U.S. Circuit Court, Florida District Court

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U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals

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In which court should Ms. Rida file her legal action for $40,000 in damages after being injured by a local driver in a car accident?

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Florida Circuit Court

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This branch of government has the power to rule on whether a law is constitutional

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Judicial Branch/ Supreme Court

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What is the passage from the U.S. Constitution that states: "The Congress shall have Power ... To make all Laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into Execution the foregoing Powers, and all other Powers vested by this Constitution in the Government of the United States, or in any Department or Officer thereof" also known as?

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Elastic Clause