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Highlands Law School

Total questions: 111

Worksheet time: 1hrs 12mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Who is the only person that can veto a bill?
a)
President
b)
vice president
c)
speaker of the House
d)
Supreme Court
2.
How long is the president’s term?
a)
2 years
b)
4 years
c)
6 years
d)
8 years
3.
What does the executive branch do?
a)
elect the president
b)
make the laws
c)
carry out the laws
d)
count the votes
4.
.  The ________________ contains the supreme laws of the land of the United States of America.
a)
Declaration of Independence
b)
Constitution
c)
Emancipation Proclamation
d)
Magna Carta
5.
The Senate and the House of Representatives is also called
a)
Party
b)
Congress
c)
Term
d)
Committee
6.
What branch is Congress?
a)
Legislative Branch
b)
Executive Branch
c)
Judicial Branch
d)
Democratic Party
7.
How many justices are on the U.S. Supreme Court?
a)
3
b)
6
c)
9
d)
12
8.
Role of the judicial branch
a)
make laws
b)
interpret laws
c)
enforce laws
d)
impeach a president
9.
Highest court in the land
a)
Appellate courts
b)
Trial courts
c)
District courts
d)
Supreme Courts
10.
How many branches of government are there?
a)
Five
b)
Two
c)
Three
d)
Four
11.
What is the job of the legislative branch?
a)
to carry out the laws
b)
to declare war
c)
to make the laws
d)
to decide all the laws
12.
What does the word veto mean?
a)
to approve a law
b)
to say no to a law
c)
to sign a law
d)
to jump
13.
What is another duty of the President?
a)
makes the laws
b)
decides if laws follow the Constitution
c)
decides on the punishment of those convicted of crimes
d)
meets with heads of other countries
14.
Ruler, king/queen/emperor/empress, etc.), inherits power.  Rules by divine right- given power to rule by God.
a)
Theocracy
b)
Democracy
c)
Republic
d)
Monarchy
15.
 Self-appointed single person/group rules controlling all aspects of public life (example: freedom of speech) often through military force, intimidation
a)
Dictatorship
b)
Totalitarian
c)
Monarchy
d)
Liberty
16.
Example: Ancient Greece; citizens gathered to make decisions for their city-states and voted directly on issues.
a)
Monarchy
b)
Republic
c)
Totalitarian
d)
Democracy
17.
Example: Modern day – England – ruler is a symbolic head of state with elected members of Parliament who govern.
a)
Constitutional Monarchy
b)
President
c)
Dictator
d)
Republic
18.

Oligarch

a)

Olugarchy

b)

Oligachy

c)

Oligarchy

d)

Oiigarchy

19.

What type of government is characterized by the rule of a small number of elite people?

a)

Oligarchy

b)

Monarchy

c)

Democracy

d)

Parliamentary

20.

Who was John Locke? (3 Answers)

a)

A Doctor

b)

A Philosopher

c)

A Minister

d)

A Political Scientist

21.

Which American Founding Father did John Locke influence the most?

a)

Ben Franklin

b)

George Washington

c)

John Adams

d)

Thomas Jefferson

22.

Locke argued that we had 3 main natural rights. What are they?

a)

Life

b)

Liberty

c)

Pursuit of Happiness

d)

Property

23.

What was the purpose of government according to Locke?

a)

To share the riches of the kingdom

b)

To keep power in the hands of the King

c)

To end the state of nature

24.

TRUE Or FALSE: According to John Locke, the people have the right to revolt if the government doesn't follow the rules of the social contract.

a)

True

b)

False

25.

TRUE Or FALSE: According to John Locke, the people have the right to revolt if the government doesn't follow the rules of the social contract.

a)

True

b)

False

26.

How did John Locke influence the creation of America? (3 Answers)

a)

His interpretation of the Social Contract

b)

Natural Rights like Life, Liberty, and Property

c)

The belief that humans can be trusted to rule themselves

d)

His defense of Despotism

27.

Who was Common Sense written by?

a)

Thomas Pain

b)

Thomas Paine

c)

Thomas Panie

d)

Thomas Paaine

28.

Who wrote the Declaration Of Independence?

a)

Thomas Paine

b)

Common Sense

c)

Thomas Jefferson

d)

John Adams

29.

The ___________ are for the ratification (approval) of the U.S Constitution.

a)

Federalists

b)

Anti-Federalists

c)

Whiggs

d)

Representatives

30.

The "Federalist Papers" were written to:

a)

Explain and convince the people into supporting the new U.S Constitution.

b)

spark a new revolution among the American people against their government.

c)

oppose a strong centralized government.

d)

create a new monarchy.

31.
Which colonial grievance is represented by the picture? 
a)
Illegal search and seizure
b)
No freedom of speech
c)
Taxation without representation
d)
No trial by jury of peers
32.
Which colonial grievance is represented by the picture? 
a)
King has absolute power
b)
No freedom of speech
c)
No trial by jury
d)
Illegal search & seizure
33.
Which colonial grievance is represented by the picture? 
a)
King has absolute power
b)
No trial by jury of peers
c)
No freedom of speech
d)
Illegal search & seizure
34.

Group of men who supported and did not support the ratification of the U.S. Constitution,

a)

Patriots and Loyalist

b)

Redcoats and Colonist

c)

Federalist and Anti-Federalist

d)

Republicans and Democrats

35.

Who would agree?


"The Constitution says federal laws are "the supreme law of the land," so the federal government could just take complete control."

a)

Anti-Federalist

b)

Federalist

36.

Who would agree?


"The Constitution contains no Bill of Rights to protect individual liberties like freedom of speech, trial by jury, and the right against searches and seizures."

a)

Federalist

b)

Anti-Federalist

37.

Who would agree?


"It will not be possible for the federal government to overpower the states, because the states are a necessary part of the federal government."

a)

Federalist

b)

Anti-Federalist

38.

Who would agree?


"The Constitution is a Bill of Rights because it guarantees citizens a role in government."

a)

Federalist

b)

Anti-Federalist.

39.

An official document that explains how the government and laws of our country work.

a)

Bill of Rights

b)

Constitution

c)

Preamble

d)

Declaration of Independence

40.

The introduction of the Constitution that begins with We the People...

a)

Bill of Rights

b)

Constitution

c)

Preamble

d)

Declaration of Independence

41.

The document written by Thomas Jefferson explaining why they wanted freedom from England to start a new country.

a)

Bill of Rights

b)

Constitution

c)

Preamble

d)

Declaration of Independence

42.

The first 10 amendments of the Constitution

a)

Bill of Rights

b)

Constitution

c)

Preamble

d)

Declaration of Independence

43.

The values all Americans are responsible for following as citizens of the U.S.

a)

Bill of Rights

b)

Amendments

c)

Core Democratic Values

d)

Liberty

44.
Anti-federalists SUPPORTED making a new constitution.
a)
True
b)
False
45.
The Three-Fifths Compromise help settle the debate over whether to count slaves in the population or not.
a)
True
b)
False
46.
Shay's Rebellion helped prove what point?
a)
The federal government needed changing
b)
The states powers were too weak
c)
The Articles of Confederation were powerful
d)
George Washington was a great leader.
47.
James Madison was a federalist who wanted a federal constitution. 
a)
True
b)
False
48.
What is an amendment?
a)
repairing relationship
b)
A change or addition to a document
c)
altering the meaning of something
d)
correction of a misunderstanding
49.
Sally was born in New York.
a)
Law of Blood
b)
Law of Soil
c)
Naturalization 
d)
Residential
50.
John's parents were born in Texas and still live in the USA
a)
Law of Soil
b)
Law of Blood
c)
Naturalization
d)
Residential
51.
Live in USA 5 years
18 years of age or older
Take Citizenship test in English and pass
Take oath 
a)
Law of Blood
b)
Law of Soil
c)
Naturalization
d)
Residential
52.
Pay taxes
a)
Obligation
b)
Responsibility
c)
Accountability
53.
Selected Service (draft)
a)
Obligation
b)
Responsibility
c)
Accountability
54.
Be informed voter and citizen
a)
Obligation
b)
Responsibility
c)
Accountability
55.
Volunteer or give to charities
a)
Obligation
b)
Responsibility
c)
Accountability
56.
Serve on a Jury
a)
Obligation
b)
Responsibility
c)
Accountability
57.
Why jury duty is an obligation?
a)
So laws will be obeyed
b)
So you have jury of peers
c)
So we don't have to pay jurors
58.
Born in a US Territory
a)
Law of Blood
b)
Law of Soil
c)
Naturalization
d)
Residential
59.
You were born in Australia, but adopted by couple who are US Citizens.
a)
Law of Blood
b)
Law of Soil
c)
Naturalization
d)
Residential
60.

This level of government is lead by the president.

a)

local / city

b)

state

c)

federal

d)

inter-state

61.

This level of government is made up of 3 branches.

a)

federal

b)

statel

c)

local

d)

all: federal, state, and local

62.

This level of government is headed by a mayor.

a)

federal

b)

state

c)

local / city

d)

inter-state

63.

This level of government is lead by a governor.

a)

federal

b)

national

c)

local / city

d)

state

64.

These laws apply to people living in a particular state.

a)

federal laws

b)

state laws

c)

local laws

d)

international laws

65.

These laws apply to all people living in the United States. There are considered the "supreme" laws.

a)

federal laws

b)

local laws

c)

state laws

d)

international laws

66.

These laws apply to people living in a certain city or county.

a)

international laws

b)

federal laws

c)

state laws

d)

local laws

67.

Which are our nation's (federal) three levels of government?

a)

Federal, State and Local

b)

Executive, Legislative, Judicial

c)

Federal, Legislative, Local

d)

Executive, State, Local

68.

One of the main services provided by state governments is

a)

power to print money

b)

power to declare war

c)

provide for libraries

d)

provide education

69.

One of the main services provided by the federal / national government is

a)

providing city buses

b)

defending its citizens through the use of the military

c)

maintaining city parks

d)

establishing local governments

70.

One of the services provided by a local / city government is

a)

its ability to declare war

b)

its ability to print money

c)

education

d)

police and fire departments

71.
These laws include more serious crimes such as felonies or less serious crimes such as misdemeanors.
a)
Criminal Laws
b)
Civil Laws
c)
Military Laws
d)
Juvenile Laws
72.
These laws include a wide range of subjects such as personal injury, divorce, taxes, property, and employment.
a)
Criminal Laws
b)
Civil Laws
c)
Military Laws
d)
Juvenile Laws
73.
A juvenile found guilty of a crime is called a:
a)
felony
b)
precedent
c)
delinquent
d)
misdemeanor
74.
Set of laws specifically for the U.S. military.
a)
lawsuit
b)
UCMJ
c)
precedent
d)
United States Code
75.
When a soldier failed to return to base after going on leave, he was charged and brought to trial for being AWOL.
a)
Military Law
b)
Juvenile Law
c)
Civil Law
d)
Criminal Law
76.
A man was caught on tape robbing a gas station.  He was arrested, brought to trial, and found guilty of burglary.
a)
Military Law
b)
Juvenile Law
c)
Civil Law
d)
Criminal Law
77.
The Smith family has decided to adopt their foster child, Anna.  They work with their state adoption agency to complete all of the necessary paperwork.
a)
Military Law
b)
Juvenile Law
c)
Civil Law
d)
Criminal Law
78.
Julie was pulled over by the police at 2:00am and was charged with breaking the curfew law in her town. She was fined and released back to her parents. 
a)
Military Law
b)
Juvenile Law
c)
Civil Law
d)
Criminal Law
79.
A married couple decides to get a divorce.  They disagree over who gets what.  A judge hears both sides and makes a decision about how their property should be divided.
a)
Military Law
b)
Juvenile Law
c)
Civil Law
d)
Criminal Law
80.
Karen ordered an iPod off the internet and paid with her credit card, but she never received the order.  The seller is refusing to refund her money, so she takes the matter to court.
a)
Military Law
b)
Juvenile Law
c)
Civil Law
d)
Criminal Law
81.
Which is not a specific type of media? 
a)
Internet
b)
Broadcast media
c)
Print 
d)
Gossiping 
82.
Evening news on TV would be an example of... 
a)
Print Media
b)
Internet Media
c)
Broadcast Media
d)
None of the Above
83.
M.A.D.D. stand for Mothers Against Drunk Driving.
a)
Lobbyist 
b)
Interest Group
c)
General Group 
d)
Selective Group
84.
Group that centers around a common cause/concern.
a)
Lobbyist 
b)
Interest Groups 
c)
General Group 
d)
Selective Group 
85.
Seeking to influence a lawmaker to vote for or against a measure (idea)
a)
Interest Group 
b)
Lobbying
c)
Selective voting
d)
Judicial Branch
86.
This political cartoon represents which of the following... 
a)
Special Interest Groups 
b)
Political Parties 
c)
U.S. Congress
d)
Lobbying 
87.
This political cartoon represents which of the following concepts? 
a)
Special Interest Groups 
b)
Lobbyists
c)
Political Parties 
d)
Third Parties 
88.
This type of media is an example of...
a)
Print Media
b)
Broadcast Media
c)
Internet Media
89.
True/False: All lobbyists are crooks. 
a)
True
b)
False
90.
Lobbyists do the following things EXCEPT.
a)
Provide valuable experience to very busy legislature.
b)
Provide law information to many businesses and agencies.
c)
Legislatures benefit from the knowledge that informed individuals bring to their attention.
d)
Lobbyists negotiate with people about foreign trade.
91.
What is the following cartoon suggesting.
a)
Americans love to protest. 
b)
It is examining American's 1st Amendment Rights 
c)
Media only gives attention to select issues and/or individuals.
d)
None of the above
92.
If there was an outbreak of swine flu in the United States, which local agency would most likely be responsible for vaccinating its citizens?
a)
Health Department
b)
Sheriff's Department
c)
Attorney General's Office 
d)
Fire Department
93.
The federal government has passed several laws aimed at protecting the environment. Which action by the local government would best support the new federal laws? 
a)
Implementing a curbside recycling program 
b)
Creating more landfills within the county 
c)
Ending the garbage collection service 
d)
Decreasing the number of recycling facilities 
94.
Which of the following describes a unitary system of government? 
a)
 a country in which the central government holds all the power
b)
independent legislatures in several provinces 
c)
the United States under the Articles of Confederation
d)
a federal arrangement of central government and states 
95.
Which system of government places most governmental power with a group of states or localities with little or no power placed in the national government? 
a)
Confederal
b)
Theocracy
c)
Unitary
d)
Federal
96.
India & Japan are parliamentary republics. In this government the legislative branch is an elected Parliament and the ___________ is head of the Executive branch
a)
King
b)
President
c)
Prime Minister
d)
State Council
97.
What system of government is this image showing?
a)
unitary
b)
presidential
c)
federal
d)
parliamentary  
98.

Which form of government is ruled by a group of elites?

a)

Oligarchy

b)

Monarchy

c)

Autocracy

d)

Democracy

99.

Which form of government is a King/Queen ruler?

a)

Tyranny

b)

Democracy

c)

Monarchy

d)

Oligarchy

100.
Which of the following is a step in the naturalization process?
a)
applying for a driver's license
b)
getting a job
c)
registering to vote
d)
taking a citizenship test
101.
In which of the following scenarios may a person gain U.S. citizenship by naturalization?
a)
a person is born in an American territory
b)
a person is born on a U.S. military base overseas
c)
a person with no U.S. ties immigrates to the United States
d)
two non-U.S. citizens have a child on American soil
102.
To become a citizen of the United States, an immigrant must have been a lawful, permanent resident for at least ________ years.
a)
1
b)
3
c)
7
d)
5
103.
Only people born in the U.S. are considered citizens.
a)
True
b)
False
104.
An important right and responsibility of all citizens is to
a)
obey traffic laws
b)
vote in elections
c)
pay taxes
d)
serve on a jury
105.
Which of these is an example of contributing to the common good?
a)
placing an ad in the newspaper to promote your business
b)
donating food to a homeless shelter
c)
spending a day working in your garden
d)
doing your homework
106.
Duties of citizens are ___________ but responsibilities are ____________.
a)
important/unimportant
b)
optional/required
c)
for males/for females
d)
required/optional
107.
Which practice is part of the obligation of a U.S. citizen to help defend the nation? 
a)
A. Serve on a jury
b)
B. Register for selective service
c)
C. Vote in all elections
d)
D. Keep informed about national issues 
108.
Which option provides a citizen with the opportunity to directly impact local government?
a)
A. Testifying before Congress
b)
B. Participating in a community service project
c)
C. Voting for president 
d)
D. Speaking at a city council meeting
109.
Which best describes a citizen?
a)
A person who lives in a country for more than 7 years.
b)
A person who lives in a country and is 18 years or older.
c)
A person who has completed an application to live in a country.
d)
A person who has specific rights and obligations within a country.
110.
How old must you be to go through the naturalization process?
a)
21
b)
18
c)
20
d)
any age
111.
The process that someone can become an American citizen after going through a process to achieve citizenship.
a)
Immigration
b)
Naturalization
c)
Propagation
d)
Materilization

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