WorksheetsRC#3-2: Governmental Processess
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 7mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Due process of law prohibits the government from –
a)
creating an official religion
b)
acting in unfair manner
c)
providing public goods and services
d)
collecting income tax
2.
The right of due process is outlined in the –
a)
5th and 14th Amendments
b)
14th and 16th Amendments
c)
16th and 18th Amendments
d)
1st and 10th Amendments
3.
This statement applies the principle of –
a)
judicial review
b)
due process of law
c)
probable cause
d)
fair compensation
4.
Which would of the following would best be replaced by the question mark?
a)
Case can be appealed
b)
A person is arrested
c)
A plaintiff files a complaint
d)
A defendant sends a written response
5.
What is the first thing that Mr. Williams should do?
a)
File a complaint
b)
Call the police
c)
Ask for an appeal
d)
Visit the magistrate
6.
Which legal action occurs only in a criminal case?
a)
Arrest
b)
Court filing
c)
Trial
d)
Appeal
7.
Which of the following is NOT an issue of concern to local government?
a)
Responding to public health concerns
b)
Planning for the public safety in the event of an act of terrorism
c)
Developing an effective foreign policy
d)
Preparing economic development polices in response to the emerging global economy
8.
Which international event may have prompted this warning from local government?
a)
An oil spill off the coast of another country
b)
A terrorist bombing in another country
c)
A bacteria discovered on farms in another country
d)
A virus discovered among sheep herds in another country
9.
Interest groups play an important role in influencing public policy by –
a)
regulating business
b)
collecting data
c)
selecting candidates
d)
identifying issues
10.
Why is accurate, easily available information about public policy important in a democracy?
a)
The free flow of this information gives the media something to do
b)
Freely available information enourages more people to run for office
c)
A well-informed public tends to lead to well-informed policies
d)
Government officials enjoy talking to e media
11.
Which government unit adopts ordinances for Spotsylvania County?
a)
General Assembly
b)
City Council
c)
House of Delegates
d)
Board of Supervisors
12.
Which of the following completes this diagram?
a)
Referendum
b)
Veto
c)
Judicial opinion
d)
Floor debate
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