Civics/Government Pretest

Examine the cartoon closely to answer the question. The Supreme Court Case alluded to in this cartoon is: (a)  

• Miranda v. Arizona
• Marbury v. Madison
• Brown v. Board of Education
• Engel v. Vitale

The data in this graph supports the claim that the primary purpose of U.S. foreign aid is to

• Help countries change their traditional forms of government

• Improve the education systems of underdeveloped countries

• Ensure domestic safety by promoting peace abroad

• Protect the domestic environment by monitoring global resource use

Amendments "...no warrants shall issue, but upon reasonable cause, supported by oath, describing the place to be searched and the person or things to be seized." -4th Amendment "No person shall be held to answer for capital...crime unless on an indictment of a grand jury." -5th Amendment "...the accused shall be confronted with the witnesses against him; and have the assistance of the counsel." -6th Amendment

Which statement best summarizes the main idea behind these amendments?

• Criminal acts should lead to the loss of a person's liberty

• Accused persons are usually guilty of someone committing a crime

• Criminal defendants must be fully prosecuted

• Persons accused of a crime are guaranteed certain basic rights

Which of the following statements best describes the main idea of graph #2, Government's Share of the Economy?

• Government spending should be kept as limited as possible

• Government spending varies based on the political party in power

• Government spending increases to meet economic challenges

• Government spending has little impact on the economy

Match the following

• Legislative Powers

• Veto Power

• Judicial Powers

• Declare War

• Executive Powers

• Examine the Constitutionality of Laws

The phrase "We the People" refers to which 7 Principle?

• Federalism
• Republicanism
• Limited Government
• Popular Sovereignty

The President can veto or sign a bill into law. What principle is reflected in this power?

• Individual Rights
• Separation of Powers
• Checks and Balances
• Limited Government

Which branch of government interprets the laws?

• Legislative Branch
• Executive Branch
• Judicial Branch
• none

This is a violation of what principle?

• Federalism
• Limited Government
• Separation of Power 
• Checks and Balances 

How many Amendments does the U.S have today?

• 27
• 24
• 22
• 32