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WorksheetsCivics Test#4
Total questions: 77
Worksheet time: 39mins
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1.
A lasting impact of the United States Supreme Court under Chief Justice John Marshall is that the Court’s decisions
a)
extended the Bill of Rights to enslaved persons
b)
expanded the power of the Federal Government
c)
restricted the authority of Congress
d)
promoted the views of the President
2.
On May 17, 1954, in Brown v. Board of Education, the Supreme Court ruled that laws mandating racially segregated public school systems were unconstitutional. The Supreme Court later argued that federal courts should take steps to bring about the integration of segregated school systems “with all deliberate speed.”
In 1957, Governor Orval Faubus of Arkansas called on the National Guard to turn away nine African American students as they attempted to enter Central High School in Little Rock. President Eisenhower, who did not support the Brown decision, called out federal troops to protect the rights of the African American students to attend the school.
President Eisenhower called out federal troops because he
In 1957, Governor Orval Faubus of Arkansas called on the National Guard to turn away nine African American students as they attempted to enter Central High School in Little Rock. President Eisenhower, who did not support the Brown decision, called out federal troops to protect the rights of the African American students to attend the school.
President Eisenhower called out federal troops because he
a)
had a long career in the military
b)
believed that the governor needed his assistance
c)
was required by the Constitution to enforce the rule of law
d)
wanted to show that the federal government would protect the rights of protesters
3.
In the United States, the use of implied powers, the amending process, and Supreme Court interpretations have resulted in
a)
a general loss of individual rights
b)
a strengthening of the principle of separation of powers
c)
the Constitution being adapted to fit changing times
d)
the limiting of Presidential power in domestic affairs
4.
The following question refers to the passages below, taken from the Supreme Court’s majority opinion and Justice Harlan’s dissent in the case of Lochner v. New York (1905). In this case, the state of New York had passed a law that limited the number of hours that an employee of a bakery could work to no more than sixty hours a week. Lochner was a baker who challenged the constitutionality of the law in the courts. The statute necessarily interferes with the right of contract between the employer and employees.... The general right to make a contract...is part of the liberty of the individual protected by the Fourteenth Amendment.... Under that provision, no State can deprive any person of life, liberty, or property without due process of law. The right to purchase or sell labor is part of the liberty protected by this amendment.... Justice Peckham, delivering the majority opinion of the Court
It is plain that this statute was enacted in order to protect the physical well-being of those who work in bakeries.... The statute must be taken as expressing the belief of the people of New York that, as a general rule, labor in excess of sixty hours a week...may endanger the health of those who thus labor.... Our duty, I submit, is to sustain the statute as not being in conflict with the Federal Constitution. Justice Harlan, in his dissenting opinion
Which answer summarizes the case correctly?
It is plain that this statute was enacted in order to protect the physical well-being of those who work in bakeries.... The statute must be taken as expressing the belief of the people of New York that, as a general rule, labor in excess of sixty hours a week...may endanger the health of those who thus labor.... Our duty, I submit, is to sustain the statute as not being in conflict with the Federal Constitution. Justice Harlan, in his dissenting opinion
Which answer summarizes the case correctly?
a)
Peckham argues for judicial activism to limit government power; Harlan argues for judicial restraint, but for a more active role by government.
b)
Peckham argues that legislatures have a role to play in civil society; Harlan argues that such a role should be reserved only for the courts.
c)
Peckham emphasizes the power of the states; Harlan emphasizes the power of the federal government.
d)
Peckham emphasizes the power of the legislatures; Harlan emphasizes the power of the courts.
5.
What is the primary source of money to operate the national government?
a)
Fees collected from importers
b)
Taxes on personal income
c)
Fees collected from exporters
d)
Sales taxes paid by consumers
6.
The elastic clause, the amending process, and judicial review are all methods by which
a)
Congress may check the power of the executive branch
b)
the wording of the original Constitution may be altered
c)
state governments may limit the power of the Federal Government
d)
the Constitution may be adapted to meet changing conditions
7.
Which constitutional provision was intended to give the people the most influence over the Federal Government?
a)
President’s duty to give Congress information about the state of the Union
b)
electoral college system for choosing the President
c)
direct election of members of the House of Representatives for two-year terms
d)
process for proposing and ratifying amendments to the Constitution
8.
When the United States Constitution was written, which compromise was reached by the authors to gain the support of the states with small populations?
a)
Congress would consist of both a House of Representatives and a Senate.
b)
Five enslaved persons would be counted as three free persons for the purpose of taxation
c)
The President would be selected by the direct vote of the people.
d)
Exported goods could not be taxed, but imported goods could be taxed.
9.
United States government actions were modified under the New Deal, which tried to solve many problems of the Great Depression by
a)
providing federal aid to many sectors of the economy.
b)
reducing taxes on big business to stimulate job creation.
c)
lowering federal spending to maintain a balanced budget.
d)
decreasing foreign competition by raising tariffs.
10.
Changes to Constitutional government following the Civil War included
a)
ending slavery, defining citizenship, and expanding suffrage to men of color.
b)
ending slavery, defining citizenship, and expanding suffrage to women.
c)
extending equal protection of the law, and expanding suffrage to eighteen year olds
d)
extending slavery, defining citizenship, and limiting voting rights.
11.
In 1920, women gained the right to vote as a result of a
a)
presidential order.
b)
Supreme Court decision.
c)
national election.
d)
constitutional amendment.
12.
We have a constitutional system that so fragments and divides power that it’s impossible to give this country effectively, long-run leadership… The system has led to an inability to plan and get on top of problems ahead of time. Even at best this country has always been twenty to sixty years behind other industrial democracies in dealing with tough problems.
James MacGregor Burns, 1988
Which aspect of United States government might Burns cite to support his argument?
James MacGregor Burns, 1988
Which aspect of United States government might Burns cite to support his argument?
a)
The use of the electoral college in presidential elections.
b)
The President’s power as commander in chief.
c)
The division of policy-making power among national, state, and local governments.
d)
The role of political parties in congressional decision making
13.
One similarity in the presidential administrations of Abraham Lincoln, Franklin D. Roosevelt, and Lyndon Johnson is that each
a)
maintained a foreign policy of neutrality
b)
expanded the power of the presidency
c)
removed Supreme Court Justices from office
d)
decreased the size of the military
14.
Which of the following best describes the way in which the United States Constitution assigns governmental power?
a)
It assigns it entirely to the states
b)
It assigns it entirely to the national government
c)
It divides it between the states and the national government
d)
It divides it between the states and the federal courts
15.
The United States government taxes gasoline. New York State law requires a sales tax on many goods.
The statements above best illustrate the principle of
The statements above best illustrate the principle of
a)
concurrent powers
b)
property rights
c)
reserved powers
d)
popular sovereignty
16.
When John Marshall was Chief Justice, United States Supreme Court decisions tended to strengthen the power of
a)
the National Government
b)
state and local governments
c)
labor unions
d)
trusts and monopolies
17.
WASHINGTON, Dec 4-Supporters of limits on Congressional terms gathered in the nation’s capital today Limiting the number of years that members of Congress could serve to 12 years -- six terms for House members and two terms for senators -- would force more competition into the system…supporters of term limits said this year’s elections, with a 96 percent re-election rate in the House, showed how hard it was for even an angry electorate to defeat incumbents. -- The New York Times, December 1990
The major reason for increased support for the change discussed in the article is the public’s belief that
The major reason for increased support for the change discussed in the article is the public’s belief that
a)
most current members of Congress have taken bribes
b)
the President’s political party should have a majority in Congress
c)
political disputes in Congress would be reduced
d)
the democratic process would be strengthened
18.
What was the effect of the “clear and present danger” ruling established in Schenck v. United States (1919)?
a)
Placing limits on constitutional freedoms
b)
Decreasing the President’s powers during wartime
c)
Limiting the hours women could work in industry
d)
Upholding the right of states to regulate child labor
19.
One responsibility of the Federal Reserve System is to
a)
balance the federal budget.
b)
raise or lower income taxes.
c)
control the supply of money.
d)
regulate the stock market.
20.
The authors of the United States Constitution believed that the voice of the people should be heard frequently. Which part of the Government was instituted to respond most directly to the will of the people?
a)
Senate
b)
House of Representatives
c)
Supreme Court
d)
Presidency
21.
One similarity between the United States Constitution and the New York State Constitution is that both
a)
provide methods for dealing with foreign powers
b)
authorize the coinage of money
c)
establish rules for public education
d)
separate the branches of government
22.
When the United States Constitution was written, which compromise was reached by the authors to gain the support of the states with small populations?
a)
Congress would consist of both a House of Representatives and a Senate.
b)
Five enslaved persons would be counted as three free persons for the purpose of taxation
c)
The President would be selected by the direct vote of the people.
d)
Exported goods could not be taxed, but imported goods could be taxed.
23.
The Civil war might have been avoided if
a)
The original constitution had a provision for the abolishment of slavery
b)
The Northern states had not levied a tariff on southern grown cotton sold to European countries
c)
D. Lincoln had not won the election of 1860
d)
Either A or B
24.
Federalism: A way of organizing a nation so that two or more levels of government have authority over the same land and people.
Which fact about American government reflects the above definition of federalism?
Which fact about American government reflects the above definition of federalism?
a)
Power is divided among legislative, executive, and judicial branches.
b)
Private organizations in the United States do much of the work that is performed by local governments in other countries.
c)
Citizens in the United States are subject to both state and federal laws.
d)
Citizens in the United States have a right to protection from intrusion into their private affairs.
25.
The abolitionist movement, the women’s suffrage movement, and the 1960’s civil rights movement are all examples of reform efforts that
a)
succeeded without causing major controversy
b)
developed significant popular support
c)
achieved their goals without government action
d)
failed to affect the nation as a whole
26.
This cartoon from the disputed presidential election of 2000 suggests that the winner might
a)
lack strong popular support for his programs
b)
easily win reelection in 2004
c)
succeed in fulfilling his campaign promises
d)
be unable to claim victory in the electoral college
27.
Does segregation of children in public schools solely on the basis of race, even though the physical facilities…may be equal, deprive children of the minority group of equal educational opportunities? We believe that it does. To separate them from others of similar age and qualifications solely on the basis of their race generates a feeling of inferiority as to their status and community that may affect their hearts and minds in a way unlikely to ever be undone… Whatever may have been the extent of psychological knowledge at the time of Plessy v. Ferguson, this finding is amply supported by modern authority. Any language in Plessy v. Ferguson contrary to this finding is rejected. We conclude that in the field of public education, the doctrine of separate but equal has no place. Separate educational facilities are inherently unequal.
How did the decision from the Supreme Court decision in Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka (1954) affect the relationship between the federal government and state and local governments?
How did the decision from the Supreme Court decision in Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka (1954) affect the relationship between the federal government and state and local governments?
a)
The federal government exerted greater influence in a policy area that had been dominated by states and municipalities.
b)
The federal government began directly determining what would be taught in public classrooms.
c)
State governments were restricted in their ability to mandate the teaching of religion in public schools.
d)
State and local governments became less dependent on federal funding for education.
28.
“Although important strides were made, Reconstruction failed to provide lasting guarantees of the civil rights of the freedmen.” Which evidence best supports this statement?
a)
passage of Jim Crow laws in the latter part of the 19th century
b)
ratification of the 13th, 14th, and 15th amendments
c)
refusal of Southern States to allow sharecropping
d)
passage of the Civil Rights Acts of 1866
29.
The Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Fair Housing Act, and the Americans with Disabilities Act were government efforts to
a)
eliminate restrictions on immigration
b)
end discrimination against various groups
c)
provide federal aid for children
d)
require equal treatment of men and woman
30.
When President Dwight D. Eisenhower sent Federal troops to Little Rock, Arkansas, during the 1957 school integration crisis, he was exercising his constitutional power as
a)
Chief Legislator
b)
Commander-in-Chief
c)
Chief Diplomat
d)
Head of State
31.
Marbury v. Madison established which of the following tools allowing the American system of government to limit the power of majorities?
a)
The ability of Congress to override Presidential vetoes.
b)
The Supreme Court’s power to overturn unconstitutional laws.
c)
The right of Congress to impeach Presidents and federal judges.
d)
The ability of people in many states to vote public initiatives into law.
32.
The First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, prohibiting the federal government from making any law “respecting an establishment of religion,” was one response to the
a)
attempts by Maryland to make Catholicism the official state religion.
b)
increasing number of Puritans arriving in the country.
c)
religious persecution exhibited by the Church of England.
d)
anti religious sentiments expressed during the Great Awakening.
33.
The primary purpose of adding the Bill of Rights to the Constitution was to
a)
limit the spread of slavery in the United States.
b)
limit the power of the federal government.
c)
establish judicial review.
d)
allot specific powers to the states.
34.
The major goal of the civil rights movement of the 1960’s was to
a)
establish a separate political state for African Americans
b)
gain passage of an equal rights amendment to the Constitution
c)
end segregation based on race
d)
permit unlimited immigration to the United States
35.
The main goal of the Seneca Falls Convention (1848) was to
a)
obtain equal rights for women
b)
make the public aware of environmental problems
c)
correct the abuses of big business
d)
organize the first labor union in the United States
36.
On May 17, 1954, in Brown v. Board of Education, the Supreme Court ruled that laws mandating racially segregated public school systems were unconstitutional. The Supreme Court later argued that federal courts should take steps to bring about the integration of segregated school systems “with all deliberate speed.”
In 1957, Governor Orval Faubus of Arkansas called on the National Guard to turn away nine African American students as they attempted to enter Central High School in Little Rock. President Eisenhower, who did not support the Brown decision, called out federal troops to protect the rights of the African American students to attend the school.
The events described in the passage suggest that early attempts at school integration
In 1957, Governor Orval Faubus of Arkansas called on the National Guard to turn away nine African American students as they attempted to enter Central High School in Little Rock. President Eisenhower, who did not support the Brown decision, called out federal troops to protect the rights of the African American students to attend the school.
The events described in the passage suggest that early attempts at school integration
a)
led to a power struggle between state governments and the federal government.
b)
were opposed by many in the South but were widely popular in other parts of the country.
c)
proceeded without incident after the Little Rock standoff.
d)
were supported by elected officials but opposed by the courts.
37.
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances. First Amendment to the United States Constitution
Everyone, as a member of society, has the right to social security and is entitled to realization, through national effort and international cooperation and in accordance with the organization and resources of each State, of the economic, social and cultural rights indispensable for his dignity and the free development of his personality. Article 22 of the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights, 1948
The two documents above show a common concern for
Everyone, as a member of society, has the right to social security and is entitled to realization, through national effort and international cooperation and in accordance with the organization and resources of each State, of the economic, social and cultural rights indispensable for his dignity and the free development of his personality. Article 22 of the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights, 1948
The two documents above show a common concern for
a)
free speech.
b)
economic rights.
c)
individual rights.
d)
group rights.
38.
“The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people.”…. This quote is taken from the
a)
Declaration of independence
b)
The 10th Amendment
c)
C. Article 2 from the articles of confederation
d)
D. George Washington’s farewell address
39.
All citizens of the United States are
a)
Innocent until proven guilty
b)
Allowed to have a fair trial by a jury of their peers
c)
Granted the right to a quick trial
d)
All of the above
40.
After the passage of the 13th, 14th, and 15th amendments, African Americans continued to experience political and economic oppression mainly because
a)
the amendments were not intended to solve their problems
b)
many African Americans distrusted the Federal Government
c)
Southern legislatures enacted Jim Crow laws
d)
poor communications kept people from learning about their legal rights
41.
Which argument did President Abraham Lincoln use against the secession of the Southern States?
a)
Slavery was not profitable
b)
The government was a union of people and not of states.
c)
The Southern States did not permit their people to vote on secession.
d)
As the Commander in Chief, he had the duty to defend the United States against foreign invasion.
42.
42. The Neutrality Acts passed by Congress in the mid-1930s were efforts to
a)
avoid mistakes that led the country into World War I
b)
create jobs for the unemployed in the military defense industry
c)
C. support the League of Nations efforts to stop wars in Africa and Asia
d)
D. help the democratic nations of Europe against Hitler and Mussolini
43.
One reason the Nuremberg trials following World War II were held was to
a)
bring Hitler, Mussolini, and Tojo to justice
b)
force Japan to pay for the attack on Pearl Harbor
c)
make German leaders accountable for the Holocaust
d)
punish the German government for bombing England
44.
A government needs what two things to work?
a)
power and people
b)
people and authority
c)
power and authority
d)
Military strength
45.
Which is a valid conclusion based on a study of the presidencies of Thomas Jefferson and Franklin D. Roosevelt?
a)
Strong third parties develop when the two major parties ignore popular demands.
b)
Presidential success depends mainly on a sympathetic Supreme Court.
c)
Economic crisis can force a President to suspend basic civil liberties.
d)
A President’s political program may change in the face of current needs.
46.
Speaker A:"States must be represented in the national government solely on the basis of population. It is indeed the only fair situation."
Speaker B:"The national legislature must be based on equal representation of the states to protect the interests of the small states."
Speaker C:"States must accept the supremacy of the national government on all issues; otherwise, the system will fail."
Speaker D:"The national Congress should consist of two houses: one in which representation is based on population, and one in which states are equally represented."
Which document was being written when this discussion most likely occurred?
Speaker B:"The national legislature must be based on equal representation of the states to protect the interests of the small states."
Speaker C:"States must accept the supremacy of the national government on all issues; otherwise, the system will fail."
Speaker D:"The national Congress should consist of two houses: one in which representation is based on population, and one in which states are equally represented."
Which document was being written when this discussion most likely occurred?
a)
Declaration of Independence
b)
United States Constitution
c)
Covenant of the League of Nations
d)
Charter of the United Nations
47.
A police officer arrests a suspected criminal and neglects to inform the suspect of his/her rights. Which personal right did the officer violate?
a)
Freedom of thought
b)
The right to privacy
c)
Equal protection of the law
d)
Due process of law
48.
Which of the following is a political right?
a)
The right of student to learn about politics in school.
b)
The right of citizens to vote and run for election.
c)
The right of adults to have a job.
d)
The right of politicians to have a salary.
49.
Which issue is the central focus of this cartoon drawn after September 11, 2001?
a)
Is there a need to give up some civil liberties to protect the nation?
b)
Should the United States reduce oil imports from the Middle East?
c)
Does the United States need fewer limits on immigration?
d)
Should the United States abandon the Constitution?
50.
Which individual’s action was directly protected by the first amendment?
a)
Alexander Graham Bell’s invention of the telephone in 1876.
b)
Theodore Roosevelt’s command of the Rough Riders in 1898.
c)
President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s election to a third term in 1940.
d)
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s leading a march on Washington, D.C., in 1963.
51.
The due process clause in the 5th Amendment and the right to an attorney in the 6th Amendment were designed to
a)
protect freedom of expression.
b)
assure that laws are properly enacted.
c)
ensure fair treatment for those accused of crimes.
d)
provide for judicial review of law.
52.
Which of the following is the best reason why people should serve on juries when they are called?
a)
People who are on juries earn a lot of money for the services they give the
court.
court.
b)
People can protect their right to a trial by jury only if citizens are willing
to be on juries.
to be on juries.
c)
People on juries have a lot of opportunities to express their political
opinions.
opinions.
d)
Our system of justice only works if people with a lot of legal experience
are on juries
are on juries
53.
If there were no laws and no form of public enforcement of the peace you would be living under what type of political system?
a)
Democracy
b)
Socialism
c)
Anarchy
d)
Communism
54.
Which of the following does not describe how American constitutional democracy can benefit from citizens actively participating in the political process?
a)
If people participate, they have a greater stake in society, care more about what happens in their communities, and take more personal responsibility in society.
b)
If people actively participate in the political process, then government institutions and government leaders more accurately reflect the will of the people.
c)
The society is less apt to be tyrannically controlled by the will of individuals or small groups if all citizens actively participate in the political process. The more people participate, the stronger the democracy will be.
d)
When people participate, they will be able to influence foreign policy and federal law through the use of direct democracy.
55.
“I often wondered whether we do not rest our hopes too much upon constitutions, upon laws and upon courts. These are false hopes; believe me, these are false hopes. Liberty lives in the hearts of men and women; when it dies there, no constitution, no law, no court can save it.” Judge Learned Hand, 1941
Which of the following best summarizes Judge Hand’s argument about constitutional democracy in the United States?
Which of the following best summarizes Judge Hand’s argument about constitutional democracy in the United States?
a)
Constitutions are a serious obstacle to individual liberties.
b)
Constitutions allow governments to disregard individual liberties.
c)
Individual liberties depend on citizens committed to protecting those liberties.
d)
Individual liberties can only be safeguarded by a written constitution.
56.
Which action is a civic responsibility of U.S. citizens?
a)
voting during local elections
b)
paying taxes
c)
attending school
d)
maintaining security
57.
We hold these truths to be self-evident: That all men are created equal; that they are endowed by their creator with certain unalienable rights; that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness; . . ."
This quotation is evidence that some of the basic ideas in the Declaration of Independence were
This quotation is evidence that some of the basic ideas in the Declaration of Independence were
a)
limitations of the principles underlying most European governments of the 1700’s.
b)
adaptations of the laws of Spanish colonial governments in North America.
c)
adoptions of rules used by the Holy Roman Empire.
d)
reflections of the philosophies of the European Enlightenment.
58.
Which characteristic of the American frontier continues to be an important part of life in the United States today?
a)
widespread support for the Populist Party
b)
necessity for families to have many children
c)
a predominantly agricultural and mining economy
d)
significant opportunities for social and economic mobility
59.
Which feature must a nation have to be considered a democracy?
a)
A strong president
b)
Citizen participation in government
c)
Elected judges to conduct trials
d)
A set of laws
60.
A purpose of direct democracy is to
a)
minimize the influence of newspapers.
b)
involve citizens directly in decision making.
c)
elect political leaders.
d)
strengthen political parties.
61.
America is a representative republic form of democracy this means that
a)
Each person votes for the President directly
b)
Congress and the House vote for the President
c)
Each person votes for the president but in reality they are voting for a member of the Electoral College.
d)
Each person votes for the senator who in turn elects the president through popular vote.
62.
The United States Constitution corrected a weakness in the Articles of Confederation by
a)
providing for the abolition of slavery.
b)
creating a process for territories to become states.
c)
granting Congress sole control over interstate and foreign commerce.
d)
banning the possession of guns by citizens during peacetime.
63.
The framers of the United States Constitution included the concepts of federalism, checks and balances, and separation of powers in the document because they
a)
feared a government with unlimited power.
b)
favored the poor over the rich.
c)
wanted to increase the powers of the states.
d)
hoped to expand the democratic process.
64.
Which American document included John Locke’s idea that people have the right to overthrow an oppressive government?
a)
Mayflower Compact
b)
Northwest Ordinance
c)
Declaration of Independence
d)
Bill of Rights
65.
At the Constitutional Convention, there was a major debate between large states and small states about representation in the new Congress. This debate was resolved by the Connecticut Compromise, also known as “Great Compromise,” which said that
a)
the number of citizens in a state would determine how many seats that state had in Congress, but slaves and other noncitizens would not be counted for this purpose.
b)
Congress would have two houses in which the number of seats a state had in each house was based on its population.
c)
Congress would have two houses, one in which state representation was based on population and one in which all states had equal representation.
d)
Congress would be made up of two houses in which all states had an equal number of representatives in each house.
66.
The adoption of the Bill of Rights (1791) addressed Anti-federalist criticism of the new Constitution by
a)
providing for an indirect method of electing the president.
b)
protecting citizens from abuses of power by the national government.
c)
allowing the national government to coin money.
d)
establishing a process for impeaching federal officials.
67.
“…He [the President] shall have power, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, to make treaties, provided two thirds of the senators present concur; and he shall nominate, and by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, shall appoint ambassadors, other public ministers and consuls, judges of the Supreme Court, and all other officers of the United States, whose appointments are not herein otherwise provided for, and which shall be established by law: but the Congress may by law vest the appointment of such inferior officers, as they think proper, in the President alone, in the courts of law, or in the heads of departments.” Article II, Section 2, Clause 2, Constitution of the United States
This portion of the Constitution illustrates the principle of
This portion of the Constitution illustrates the principle of
a)
checks and balances.
b)
executive privilege.
c)
judicial review.
d)
implied powers.
68.
The first three words of the Constitution, “We the People”, reflect which political principle?
a)
Popular sovereignty
b)
Rule of law
c)
Checks and balances
d)
Federalism
69.
"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal; that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights; that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness; that, to secure these rights, governments are instituted among men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed."
The above section of the Declaration of Independence reflects which political principles?
The above section of the Declaration of Independence reflects which political principles?
a)
Separation of church and state, federalism
b)
Checks and balances, popular sovereignty
c)
Natural rights, social compact
d)
Individual rights, rule of law
70.
“. . . I was disappointed not to see what is inside Central High School. I don’t understand why the governor [of Arkansas] sent grown-up soldiers to keep us out. I don’t know if I should go back. But Grandma is right, if I don’t go back, they will think they have won. They will think they can use soldiers to frighten us, and we’ll always have to obey them. They’ll always be in charge if I don’t go back to Central and make the integration happen. . . .” — Melba Beals, Warriors Don’t Cry, an African American student, 1957 President Dwight D. Eisenhower reacted to the situation described in this passage by
a)
forcing the governor of Arkansas to resign
b)
allowing the people of Arkansas to resolve the problem
c)
asking the Supreme Court to speed up racial integration
d)
sending federal troops to enforce integration
71.
The poll tax, the literacy test, and the actions of the Ku Klux Klan were all attempts to limit the effectiveness of
a)
the 14th and 15th amendments
b)
the Supreme Court’s decision in Brown v. Board of Education
c)
civil rights legislation passed in all states after the Civil War
d)
immigration laws such as the Gentleman’s Agreement and the Chinese Exclusion Act
72.
“I would agree with Saint Augustine that ‘An unjust law is no law at all.’ ” — Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. “Letter From Birmingham City Jail” This statement was used by Dr. King to show support for
a)
Social Darwinism
b)
Jim Crow laws
c)
separation of church and state
d)
civil disobedience
73.
The Equal Pay Act, the Title IX education amendment, and the proposed Equal Rights amendment (ERA) were primarily efforts to improve the status of
a)
African Americans
b)
Native American Indians
c)
migrant workers
d)
women
74.
What Native American Indian viewpoint does the cartoonist support?
a)
Illegal immigrants should not be allowed to settle on Native American Indian reservations.
b)
European settlers took Native American Indian land.
c)
Government efforts to restrict immigration should be supported.
d)
Native American Indians support government efforts to stop illegal immigration.
75.
"…I challenge the warmest advocate for reconciliation, to shew [show], a single advantage that this continent can reap, by being connected with Great Britain. I repeat the challenge, not a single advantage is derived. Our corn will fetch its price in any market in Europe, and our imported goods must be paid for, buy them where we will..." Thomas Paine, 1776
In this statement, Thomas Paine suggested that the American colonies should
In this statement, Thomas Paine suggested that the American colonies should
a)
negotiate an end to the conflict with England.
b)
form an alliance with England.
c)
declare independence from England.
d)
boycott goods from England.
76.
Delegates at the Constitutional Convention of 1787 agreed to the Three-fifths Compromise to solve a dispute directly related to
a)
the power of the presidency.
b)
representation in Congress.
c)
a decision by the Supreme Court.
d)
the addition of a Bill of Rights.
77.
Speaker A: We want a strong national government to provide order and protect the rights of the people.Speaker B: We want a weak national government so that it will not threaten the rights of the people or the powers of the states.Speaker C: We want to add a bill of rights to the Constitution to protect the people against abuses of power.Speaker D: A bill of rights is unnecessary because the new government’s powers are limited by the Constitution.
These statements represent points of view that differ between
These statements represent points of view that differ between
a)
pro-independence Patriots and pro-British Tories.
b)
leaders of the North and the West.
c)
supporters of Congress and the president.
d)
Federalists and Anti-federalists.
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