CS 12-14: EOC Bootcamp

Multiple Choice

Which power can the U.S. Supreme Court exercise with reference to the U.S. Constitution?

• propose, alter, approve, and craft constitutional amendments

• veto proposed constitutional amendments before they are ratified

• provide clarification and/or extend the meaning of constitutional provisions on a case by case basis

• formally add new constitutional language by rendering decisions, interpretations and rulings on a case by case basis

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Select the boxes to identify the branch of government that is responsible for each policy action. A branch may have more than one responsibility.

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In the 1950s and 1960s, all three branches of the federal government acted to extend civil rights to African Americans.

Match each branch with an action it took the extend civil rights during this period.

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Legislative

Judicial

Executive

Multiple Choice

Following the Supreme Court's decision in Brown v. Board of Education, African American students began applying to colleges and universities that had previously been segregated. In 1963, the governor of Alabama, George Wallace, tried to physically stop three African American students from registering at the University of Alabama. President Kennedy ordered the Alabama National Guard to force Wallace to move aside and allow the students to register.

Why did President Kennedy take this action?

• The state judicial branch refused to comply with an executive order

• The state executive branch refused to comply with a federal court ruling

• The federal judicial branch refused to comply with a ruling by the state judicial branch

• The federal legislative branch refused to comply with a state executive branch decision

Multiple Choice

The legislative, executive and judicial branches of the federal government each have specific powers. Which power belongs to the judicial branch?

• enforcing laws

• interpreting laws

• passing resolutions

• recognizing foreign nations

Multiple Choice

How can the president impact public policy?

• by issuing executive orders

• by impeaching civil officers

• by amending the Constitution

• by appointing state governors

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The U.S. Constitution created a system of dynamic interaction among the three branches of the federal government.

Move the branches of government into the boxes on the left side of the chart to identify which branch performs the checks and balances shown on the right side of the chart.

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Judicial

Legislative

Executive

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One of the basic principles of government in the United States is checks and balances. Identify how the branches check each other. Move the Constitutional Powers into the blank boxes in the diagram. You will only use two.

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can declare a law unconstitutional

approves judges

appoints judges

can veto laws

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In 2012, President Barack Obama appointed three people to the National Labor Relations Board during a time when Congress was not in session. This practice of using recess appointments is used to go around Congress's approval power over a presidential nominee. Later that year, the Supreme Court ruled that this action was unconstitutional. The Supreme Court rules that President Obama's action is unconstitutional.

A. The ​

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branch checked the ​

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branch.

B. The action involved in the check​

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Multiple Choice

The president vetoes a bill that was passed by Congress. What action can Congress take to check the power of the president?

• override the presidential veto

• enforce the bill as if it were a law

• file an appeal with the federal court system

• declare the presidential veto unconstitutional

Multiple Choice

Which responsibility of U.S. Citizens is associated with the right to free speech?

• paying taxes

• serving on a jury

• engaging in civil discourse

• performing community service

Multiple Choice

Which right allows U.S. citizens to directly participate in the electoral process?

• the right to vote

• the right to a trial by jury

• the right to religious freedom

• the right to legal representation

Multiple Choice

Which civic responsibility is associated with exercising one's right to vote?

• reporting for jury duty

• receiving firearms training

• serving in the armed forces

• being informed on public issues

Multiple Choice

Part A:

In 1961, Clarence Gideon was convicted of a felony. During his trial, Gideon requested that the court appoint an attorney on his behalf because he could not afford to hire one himself, but the judge denied his request.

"[Judge]: Mr. Gideon, I am sorry, but I cannot appoint Counsel to represent you in this case. Under the laws of the State of Florida, the only time the Court can appoint Counsel to represent a Defendant is when that person is charged with a capital offense. I am sorry, but I will have to deny your request to appoint Counsel to defend you in this case."

"[Mr. Gideon]: The United States Supreme Court says I am entitled to be represented by Counsel."

The case was later reviewed by the Supreme Court, and in Gideon v. Wainwright (1963) the court held that Gideon's constitutional rights had been violated.

Which constitutional amendment served as the basis for the Court's ruling?

• Fourth: The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no warrants shall issue, but upon probably cause...

• Fifth: No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury ...

• Sixth: In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial... and to have the Assistance of Counsel for his defence.

• Eighth: Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fine imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.

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Part B:

In Gideon v. Wainright, the U.S. Supreme Court relied on the ​

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in order to​

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