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Windheuser Quarter 2

Total questions: 98

Worksheet time: 1hrs 14mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Congress

a)

the national legislative body of the U.S., consisting of the Senate, or upper house, and the House of Representatives, or lower house

b)

the branch of government that enforces the laws made by the legislative branch

c)

the branch of government that interprets the laws made by the legislative branch

d)

the branch of government that creates laws

2.

executive branch

a)

the branch of government that enforces the laws made by the legislative branch

b)

the branch of government that interprets the laws made by the legislative branch

c)

the branch of government that creates laws

d)

governing body responsible for making laws

3.

judicial branch

a)

the branch of government that creates laws

b)

governing body responsible for making laws

c)

the head of the executive branch

d)

the branch of government that interprets the laws made by the legislative branch

4.

legislative branch

a)

the head of the executive branch

b)

the branch of government that creates laws

c)

governing body responsible for making laws

d)

the lower house of the U.S. Congress

5.

legislature

a)

the lower house of the U.S. Congress

b)

the upper house of the U.S. Congress

c)

governing body responsible for making laws

d)

the head of the executive branch

6.

president

a)

the head of the executive branch

b)

the lower house of the U.S. Congress

c)

the upper house of the U.S. Congress

d)

the highest court of the United States; it sits at the top of the federal court system

7.

U.S. House of Representatives

a)

a proposal for a law

b)

the lower house of the U.S. Congress

c)

the upper house of the U.S. Congress

d)

the highest court of the United States; it sits at the top of the federal court system

8.

U.S. Senate

a)

a principle of the federal government, according to the U.S. Constitution, that allows each branch of government to limit the power of the other branches

b)

the upper house of the U.S. Congress

c)

a proposal for a law

d)

the highest court of the United States; it sits at the top of the federal court system

9.

U.S. Supreme Court

a)

the national legislative body of the U.S., consisting of the Senate, or upper house, and the House of Representatives, or lower house

b)

the highest court of the United States; it sits at the top of the federal court system

c)

a principle of the federal government, according to the U.S. Constitution, that allows each branch of government to limit the power of the other branches

d)

a proposal for a law

10.

bill

a)

a principle of the federal government, according to the U.S. Constitution, that allows each branch of government to limit the power of the other branches

b)

the national legislative body of the U.S., consisting of the Senate, or upper house, and the House of Representatives, or lower house

c)

a proposal for a law

d)

the branch of government that enforces the laws made by the legislative branch

11.

checks and balances

a)

the branch of government that interprets the laws made by the legislative branch

b)

a principle of the federal government, according to the U.S. Constitution, that allows each branch of government to limit the power of the other branches

c)

the branch of government that enforces the laws made by the legislative branch

d)

the national legislative body of the U.S., consisting of the Senate, or upper house, and the House of Representatives, or lower house

12.

veto

a)

the national legislative body of the U.S., consisting of the Senate, or upper house, and the House of Representatives, or lower house

b)

the powers specifically named and assigned to the federal government or prohibited to be exercised by the states under the U.S. Constitution, also known as delegated powers

c)

a decision by an executive authority such as a president or governor to reject a law passed by the legislative branch

d)

the power to hear appeals of cases that have been tried in lower courts

13.

enumerated powers

a)

the branch of government that enforces the laws made by the legislative branch

b)

the powers specifically named and assigned to the federal government or prohibited to be exercised by the states under the U.S. Constitution, also known as delegated powers

c)

to bring formal charges of wrongdoing against a public official (such as the U.S. President)

d)

the branch of government that interprets the laws made by the legislative branch

14.

impeach

a)

the power of a court to be the first to hear a case on a specific topic

b)

the branch of government that interprets the laws made by the legislative branch

c)

the branch of government that creates laws

d)

to bring formal charges of wrongdoing against a public official (such as the U.S. President)

15.

original jurisdiction

a)

an agreement or arrangement between two or more countries

b)

the power of a court to be the first to hear a case on a specific topic

c)

the head of the executive branch

d)

the formal act of forgiving someone or excusing a mistake

16.

pardon

a)

the formal act of forgiving someone or excusing a mistake

b)

the head of the executive branch

c)

an agreement or arrangement between two or more countries

d)

the lower house of the U.S. Congress

17.

treaty

a)

the upper house of the U.S. Congress

b)

the highest court of the United States; it sits at the top of the federal court system

c)

an agreement or arrangement between two or more countries

d)

the lower house of the U.S. Congress

18.

appellate jurisdiction

a)

the powers specifically named and assigned to the federal government or prohibited to be exercised by the states under the U.S. Constitution, also known as delegated powers

b)

the power to hear appeals of cases that have been tried in lower courts

c)

the national legislative body of the U.S., consisting of the Senate, or upper house, and the House of Representatives, or lower house

d)

the branch of government that enforces the laws made by the legislative branch

19.

constitutional government

a)

the power of the judicial branch to review the actions of the executive and legislative branches and determine whether or not they are unconstitutional (this includes laws passed by Congress); the U.S. Supreme Court case Marbury v. Madison established this power

b)

a form of government based on a written set of laws that all citizens agree to; in this form of government, the constitution is the highest law of the land

c)

a principle of the federal government, according to the U.S. Constitution, that allows each branch of government to limit the power of the other branches

d)

a government that has been limited in power by a constitution, or written agreement

20.

limited government

a)

to bring formal charges of wrongdoing against a public official (such as the U.S. President)

b)

to confirm by expressing consent; formally approve

c)

a government that has been limited in power by a constitution, or written agreement

d)

a form of government based on a written set of laws that all citizens agree to; in this form of government, the constitution is the highest law of the land

21.

checks and balances

a)

a principle of the federal government, according to the U.S. Constitution, that allows each branch of government to limit the power of the other branches

b)

a form of government based on a written set of laws that all citizens agree to; in this form of government, the constitution is the highest law of the land

c)

U.S. Supreme Court case that established judicial review

d)

a decision by an executive authority such as a president or governor to reject a law passed by the legislative branch

22.

separation of powers

a)

the power of the judicial branch to review the actions of the executive and legislative branches and determine whether or not they are unconstitutional (this includes laws passed by Congress); the U.S. Supreme Court case Marbury v. Madison established this power

b)

the structure of the federal government, according to the U.S. Constitution, that sets up three branches with their own distinct powers and responsibilities

c)

to confirm by expressing consent; formally approve

d)

a government that has been limited in power by a constitution, or written agreement

23.

impeach

a)

a principle of the federal government, according to the U.S. Constitution, that allows each branch of government to limit the power of the other branches

b)

to bring formal charges of wrongdoing against a public official (such as the U.S. President)

c)

a form of government based on a written set of laws that all citizens agree to; in this form of government, the constitution is the highest law of the land

d)

a decision by an executive authority such as a president or governor to reject a law passed by the legislative branch

24.

Marbury v. Madison

a)

U.S. Supreme Court case that established judicial review

b)

a principle of the federal government, according to the U.S. Constitution, that allows each branch of government to limit the power of the other branches

c)

a form of government based on a written set of laws that all citizens agree to; in this form of government, the constitution is the highest law of the land

d)

a government that has been limited in power by a constitution, or written agreement

25.

ratify

a)

to bring formal charges of wrongdoing against a public official (such as the U.S. President)

b)

to confirm by expressing consent; formally approve

c)

tothe power of the judicial branch to review the actions of the executive and legislative branches and determine whether or not they are unconstitutional (this includes laws passed by Congress); the U.S. Supreme Court case

d)

U.S. Supreme Court case that established judicial review

26.

veto

a)

U.S. Supreme Court case that established judicial review

b)

to confirm by expressing consent; formally approve

c)

a decision by an executive authority such as a president or governor to reject a law passed by the legislative branch

d)

the structure of the federal government, according to the U.S. Constitution, that sets up three branches with their own distinct powers and responsibilities

27.

ambassador

a)

the power to hear appeals of cases that have been tried in lower courts

b)

a person sent as the chief representative of his or her own government to another country

c)

a proposal for a law

d)

people appointed by the president to head executive departments of government and act as official advisers to the president

28.

appellate jurisdiction

a)

a person sent as the chief representative of his or her own government to another country

b)

the power to hear appeals of cases that have been tried in lower courts

c)

people appointed by the president to head executive departments of government and act as official advisers to the

president

d)

a proposal for a law

29.

bill

a)

the power to hear appeals of cases that have been tried in lower courts

b)

a person sent as the chief representative of his or her own government to another country

c)

people appointed by the president to head executive departments of government and act as official advisers to the

president

d)

a proposal for a law

30.

cabinet

a)

the power to hear appeals of cases that have been tried in lower courts

b)

a proposal for a law

c)

people appointed by the president to head executive departments of government and act as official advisers to the

president

d)

a person sent as the chief representative of his or her own government to another country

31.

citizen

a)

the national legislative body of the U.S., consisting of the Senate, or upper house, and the House of Representatives, or lower house

b)

a principle of the federal government, according to the U.S. Constitution, that allows each branch of government to limit the power of the other branches

c)

a legal member of a state and/or country

d)

a group of House or Senate (or both) members that discusses and debates proposed bills; they may also discuss issues of interest to the country

32.

committee

a)

a group of House or Senate (or both) members that discusses and debates proposed bills; they may also discuss issues of interest to the country

b)

a principle of the federal government, according to the U.S. Constitution, that allows each branch of government to limit the power of the other branches

c)

a legal member of a state and/or country

d)

the national legislative body of the U.S., consisting of the Senate, or upper house, and the House of Representatives, or lower house

33.

Congress

a)

the national legislative body of the U.S., consisting of the Senate, or upper house, and the House of Representatives, or lower house

b)

a principle of the federal government, according to the U.S. Constitution, that allows each branch of government to limit the power of the other branches

c)

a legal member of a state and/or country

d)

a group of House or Senate (or both) members that discusses and debates proposed bills; they may also discuss issues of interest to the country

34.

Congressman/Congresswoman

a)

a formal statement from a court that orders someone to do or stop doing something

b)

the branch of government that enforces the laws made by the legislative branch

c)

an order that comes from the U.S. President or a government agency and must be obeyed like a law

d)

a member of the U.S. Congress, typically used to address members of the U.S. House of Representatives

35.

executive branch

a)

the branch of government that enforces the laws made by the legislative branch

b)

a member of the U.S. Congress, typically used to address members of the U.S. House of Representatives

c)

a formal statement from a court that orders someone to do or stop doing something

d)

an order that comes from the U.S. President or a government agency and must be obeyed like a law

36.

executive order

a)

a formal statement from a court that orders someone to do or stop doing something

b)

a member of the U.S. Congress, typically used to address members of the U.S. House of Representatives

c)

an order that comes from the U.S. President or a government agency and must be obeyed like a law

d)

the branch of government that enforces the laws made by the legislative branch

37.

federal courts

a)

the branch of government that interprets the laws made by the legislative branch

b)

courts that decide on cases involving interpretations of the Constitution and laws passed by Congress; the U.S. Supreme Court is the highest court in the land and is at the top of the federal court system

c)

the confinement of a group of people, especially during a war

d)

the branch of government that interprets the laws made by the legislative branch

38.

judicial branch

a)

the confinement of a group of people, especially during a war

b)

the branch of government that interprets the laws made by the legislative branch

c)

courts that decide on cases involving interpretations of the Constitution and laws passed by Congress; the U.S. Supreme Court is the highest court in the land and is at the top of the federal court system

d)

courts that decide on cases involving interpretations of the Constitution and laws passed by Congress; the U.S. Supreme Court is the highest court in the land and is at the top of the federal court system

39.

judicial review

a)

the power of the judicial branch to review the actions of the executive and legislative branches and

determine whether or not they are unconstitutional (this includes laws passed by Congress); the U.S. Supreme Court case

Marbury v. Madison established this power

b)

courts that decide on cases involving interpretations of the Constitution and laws passed by Congress; the U.S. Supreme Court is the highest court in the land and is at the top of the federal court system

c)

the confinement of a group of people, especially during a war

d)

the branch of government that interprets the laws made by the legislative branch

40.

justice

a)

the power of a court to be the first to hear a case on a specific topic

b)

the title given to judges of the U.S. Supreme Court

c)

U.S. Supreme Court case that established judicial review

d)

the branch of government that creates laws

41.

legislative branch

a)

the title given to judges of the U.S. Supreme Court

b)

the branch of government that creates laws

c)

U.S. Supreme Court case that established judicial review

d)

the power of a court to be the first to hear a case on a specific topic

42.

president

a)

the power of the U.S. President to choose members of his or her cabinet, ambassadors to other nations, and other officials in his or her administration

b)

courts that deal with issues of law relating to those matters that the U.S. Constitution did not give to the federal

government and are included in a state’s constitution

c)

the head of the executive branch

d)

a judgment decided by a trial court without the case going to trial; a summary judgment is an attempt to stop a case from going to trial

43.

presidential appointments

a)

courts that deal with issues of law relating to those matters that the U.S. Constitution did not give to the federal

government and are included in a state’s constitution

summary judgment - a judgment decided by a trial court without the case going to trial; a summary judgment is an attempt to

stop a case from going to trial

b)

the power of the U.S. President to choose members of his or her cabinet, ambassadors to other nations, and other officials in his or her administration

c)

the head of the executive branch

d)

a judgment decided by a trial court without the case going to trial; a summary judgment is an attempt to

stop a case from going to trial

44.

state courts

a)

courts that deal with issues of law relating to those matters that the U.S. Constitution did not give to the federal government and are included in a state’s constitution

b)

the head of the executive branch

c)

a judgment decided by a trial court without the case going to trial; a summary judgment is an attempt to

stop a case from going to trial

d)

the power of the U.S. President to choose members of his or her cabinet, ambassadors to other nations, and other officials in his or her administration

45.

unconstitutional

a)

a member of the U.S House of Representatives; representatives are elected in districts throughout each state

b)

the lower house of the U.S. Congress

c)

not in agreement with the U.S Constitution

d)

the upper house of the U.S. Congress

46.

U.S. House of Representatives

a)

the upper house of the U.S. Congress

b)

the lower house of the U.S. Congress

c)

not in agreement with the U.S Constitution

d)

a member of the U.S House of Representatives; representatives are elected in districts throughout each state

47.

U.S. Representative

a)

the lower house of the U.S. Congress

b)

the upper house of the U.S. Congress

c)

a member of the U.S House of Representatives; representatives are elected in districts throughout each state

d)

not in agreement with the U.S Constitution

48.

U.S. Senate

a)

the upper house of the U.S. Congress

b)

a member of the U.S House of Representatives; representatives are elected in districts throughout each state

c)

not in agreement with the U.S Constitution

d)

the lower house of the U.S. Congress

49.

U.S. Senator

a)

the highest court of the United States; it sits at the top of the federal court system

b)

a member of the U.S. Senate elected to represent an entire state, there are two senators per state

c)

a decision by an executive authority such as a president or governor to reject a law passed by the legislative branch

d)

a war that began in 1937 in Asia, in 1939 in Europe, and in 1941 in the U.S.; it lasted until 1945 and involved

most of the world’s countries

50.

U.S. Supreme Court

a)

a war that began in 1937 in Asia, in 1939 in Europe, and in 1941 in the U.S.; it lasted until 1945 and involved

most of the world’s countries

b)

a member of the U.S. Senate elected to represent an entire state, there are two senators per state

c)

a member of the U.S. Senate elected to represent an entire state, there are two senators per state

d)

the highest court of the United States; it sits at the top of the federal court system

51.

act

a)

the procedure to see if the U.S. Supreme Court will hear a case; a writ of certiorari is issued when a higher

level court agrees to hear an appeal of a lower court’s decision

b)

a person sent as the chief representative of his or her own government to another country

c)

legislation that has passed both houses of Congress, has been signed into law by the president or passed despite his

veto, and therefore becomes a law

d)

a member of the governing body of a city

52.

city commissioner/council member

a)

the procedure to see if the U.S. Supreme Court will hear a case; a writ of certiorari is issued when a higher

level court agrees to hear an appeal of a lower court’s decision

b)

a member of the governing body of a city

c)

a person sent as the chief representative of his or her own government to another country

d)

legislation that has passed both houses of Congress, has been signed into law by the president or passed despite his

veto, and therefore becomes a law

53.

county commissioner

a)

a law passed by a city or county that affects local affairs such as traffic, noise, and animal control

b)

a system of government in which power is divided and shared between national, state, and local government

c)

the head of government for a city or town

d)

a member of the governing body of a county

54.

federalism

a)

a member of the governing body of a county

b)

a system of government in which power is divided and shared between national, state, and local government

c)

the head of government for a city or town

d)

a law passed by a city or county that affects local affairs such as traffic, noise, and animal control

55.

mayor

a)

member of the governing body of a county

b)

a law passed by a city or county that affects local affairs such as traffic, noise, and animal control

c)

the head of government for a city or town

d)

a system of government in which power is divided and shared between national, state, and local government

56.

ordinance

a)

a member of the governing body of a county

b)

a system of government in which power is divided and shared between national, state, and local government

c)

the head of government for a city or town

d)

a law passed by a city or county that affects local affairs such as traffic, noise, and animal control

57.

state legislator

a)

a law passed at the state level

b)

a member of the lower house of a state legislature (Florida House of Representatives)

c)

a member of the upper house of a state legislature (Florida Senate)

d)

a member of the Florida House of Representatives (state representative) or Florida Senate (state senator)

58.

state representative

a)

a law passed at the state level

b)

a member of the Florida House of Representatives (state representative) or Florida Senate (state senator)

c)

a member of the upper house of a state legislature (Florida Senate)

d)

a member of the lower house of a state legislature (Florida House of Representatives)

59.

state senator

a)

a law passed at the state level

b)

a member of the Florida House of Representatives (state representative) or Florida Senate (state senator)

c)

a member of the lower house of a state legislature (Florida House of Representatives)

d)

a member of the upper house of a state legislature (Florida Senate)

60.

statute

a)

a member of the Florida House of Representatives (state representative) or Florida Senate (state senator)

b)

a law passed at the state leve

c)

a member of the lower house of a state legislature (Florida House of Representatives)

d)

a member of the upper house of a state legislature (Florida Senate)

61.

Florida House of Representatives

a)

the head of a state government

b)

the upper house of the Florida legislature

c)

a person sent as the chief representative of his or her own government to another country

d)

the lower house of the Florida legislature

62.

Florida Senate

a)

the head of a state government

b)

a person sent as the chief representative of his or her own government to another country

c)

the upper house of the Florida legislature

d)

the lower house of the Florida legislature

63.

governor

a)

the lower house of the Florida legislature

b)

the upper house of the Florida legislature

c)

a person sent as the chief representative of his or her own government to another country

d)

the head of a state government

64.

amendment

a)

whether or not something is legal under the U.S. Constitution

b)

to confirm by expressing consent; formally approve

c)

a change to a constitution (e.g., U.S. Constitution, Florida Constitution)

d)

the first ten amendments of the U.S. Constitution

65.

Bill of Rights

a)

to confirm by expressing consent; formally approve

b)

the first ten amendments of the U.S. Constitution

c)

whether or not something is legal under the U.S. Constitution

d)

a change to a constitution (e.g., U.S. Constitution, Florida Constitution)

66.

ratify

a)

the first ten amendments of the U.S. Constitution

b)

to confirm by expressing consent; formally approve

c)

a change to a constitution (e.g., U.S. Constitution, Florida Constitution)

d)

whether or not something is legal under the U.S. Constitution

67.

constitutionality

a)

the first ten amendments of the U.S. Constitution

b)

whether or not something is legal under the U.S. Constitution

c)

a change to a constitution (e.g., U.S. Constitution, Florida Constitution)

d)

to confirm by expressing consent; formally approve

68.

cruel & unusual punishment

a)

the right of the government to take private property for public use; the Fifth Amendment requires that people be paid fairly (compensated) for their property if it is taken by the government

b)

the prosecution of a defendant for a criminal offense for which he has already been tried; prohibited in the Fifth Amendment to the

U.S. Constitution

c)

punishment prohibited by the Eighth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution; includes torture or other forms of punishment too severe for the crime committed

d)

the right of people accused of crimes to have laws that treat them fairly, so that they cannot lose their life or freedom without having their legal rights protected

69.

double jeopardy

a)

the prosecution of a defendant for a criminal offense for which he has already been tried; prohibited in the Fifth Amendment to the

U.S. Constitution

b)

the right of the government to take private property for public use; the Fifth Amendment requires that people be paid fairly (compensated) for their property if it is taken by the government

c)

punishment prohibited by the Eighth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution; includes torture or other forms of punishment too severe for the crime committed

d)

the right of people accused of crimes to have laws that treat them fairly, so that they cannot lose their life or freedom without having their legal rights protected

70.

due process

a)

the right of people accused of crimes to have laws that treat them fairly, so that they cannot lose their life or freedom without having their legal rights protected

b)

punishment prohibited by the Eighth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution; includes torture or other forms of punishment too severe for the crime committed

c)

the prosecution of a defendant for a criminal offense for which he has already been tried; prohibited in the Fifth Amendment to the

U.S. Constitution

d)

the right of the government to take private property for public use; the Fifth Amendment requires that people be paid fairly (compensated) for their property if it is taken by the government

71.

eminent domain

a)

punishment prohibited by the Eighth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution; includes torture or other forms of punishment too severe for the crime committed

b)

the right of people accused of crimes to have laws that treat them fairly, so that they cannot lose their life or freedom without having their legal rights protected

c)

the prosecution of a defendant for a criminal offense for which he has already been tried; prohibited in the Fifth Amendment to the

U.S. Constitution

d)

the right of the government to take private property for public use; the Fifth Amendment requires that people be paid fairly (compensated) for their property if it is taken by the government

72.

freedom of peaceable (peaceful) assembly

a)

the right for citizens to speak freely without government interference; guaranteed in the First Amendment

b)

the right of the press to write and print news and information free from government interference; guaranteed in the First Amendment

c)

the right to hold meetings and form groups without interference by the government; guaranteed in the First Amendment

d)

the right for citizens to practice the religion of their choice without government interference; guaranteed in the First Amendment

73.

freedom of press

a)

the right for citizens to practice the religion of their choice without government interference; guaranteed in the First Amendment

b)

the right to hold meetings and form groups without interference by the government; guaranteed in the First Amendment

c)

the right for citizens to speak freely without government interference; guaranteed in the First Amendment

d)

the right of the press to write and print news and information free from government interference; guaranteed in the First Amendment

74.

freedom of religious exercise

a)

the right of the press to write and print news and information free from government interference; guaranteed in the First Amendment

b)

the right for citizens to practice the religion of their choice without government interference; guaranteed in the First Amendment

c)

the right for citizens to speak freely without government interference; guaranteed in the First Amendment

d)

the right to hold meetings and form groups without interference by the government; guaranteed in the First Amendment

75.

freedom of speech

a)

the right of the press to write and print news and information free from government interference; guaranteed in the First Amendment

b)

the right for citizens to practice the religion of their choice without government interference; guaranteed in the First Amendment

c)

the right for citizens to speak freely without government interference; guaranteed in the First Amendment

d)

the right to hold meetings and form groups without interference by the government; guaranteed in the First Amendment

76.

freedom to petition the government

a)

the right to keep things out of the public

b)

a group of citizens sworn to give a true verdict according to the evidence presented in a court of law

c)

the freedom for citizens to engage in any nonviolent, legal means of encouraging or criticizing government action; guaranteed in the First Amendment

d)

the right of a person to refuse to testify under oath in a court of law on the grounds that the answers could be used as evidence against him to convict him of a criminal offense

77.

jury

a)

the right of a person to refuse to testify under oath in a court of law on the grounds that the answers could be used as evidence against him to convict him of a criminal offense

b)

a group of citizens sworn to give a true verdict according to the evidence presented in a court of law

c)

the freedom for citizens to engage in any nonviolent, legal means of encouraging or criticizing government action; guaranteed in the First Amendment

d)

the right to keep things out of the public

78.

pleading the fifth

a)

the right to keep things out of the public

b)

the freedom for citizens to engage in any nonviolent, legal means of encouraging or criticizing government action; guaranteed in the First Amendment

c)

the right of a person to refuse to testify under oath in a court of law on the grounds that the answers could be used as evidence against him to convict him of a criminal offense

d)

a group of citizens sworn to give a true verdict according to the evidence presented in a court of law

79.

privacy rights

a)

the freedom for citizens to engage in any nonviolent, legal means of encouraging or criticizing government action; guaranteed in the First Amendment

b)

a group of citizens sworn to give a true verdict according to the evidence presented in a court of law

c)

the right to keep things out of the public

d)

the right of a person to refuse to testify under oath in a court of law on the grounds that the answers could be used as evidence against him to convict him of a criminal offense

80.

property rights

a)

the process by which police or other authorities who suspect that a crime has been committed do a search of a person's property and collect evidence related to the crime; protection from illegal search and seizure is in the Fourth Amendment

b)

the idea in the Second Amendment that people have an individual right to own and carry weapons

c)

the right to own property; mentioned in the Fifth and Fourteenth Amendments

d)

the rights included in the Fourth, Fifth and Sixth Amendments: protection from unreasonable search and seizure, double jeopardy, and self-incrimination, the right to due process, right to a speedy and public trial, trial by jury, the right to be informed of criminal charges, right to confront witnesses in court, right to an attorney, protection from self-incrimination

81.

right to bear arms

a)

the rights included in the Fourth, Fifth and Sixth Amendments: protection from unreasonable search and seizure, double jeopardy, and self-incrimination, the right to due process, right to a speedy and public trial, trial by jury, the right to be informed of criminal charges, right to confront witnesses in court, right to an attorney, protection from self-incrimination

b)

the idea in the Second Amendment that people have an individual right to own and carry weapons

c)

the right to own property; mentioned in the Fifth and Fourteenth Amendments

d)

the process by which police or other authorities who suspect that a crime has been committed do a search of a person's property and collect evidence related to the crime; protection from illegal search and seizure is in the Fourth Amendment

82.

rights of the accused

a)

the process by which police or other authorities who suspect that a crime has been committed do a search of a person's property and collect evidence related to the crime; protection from illegal search and seizure is in the Fourth Amendment

b)

the rights included in the Fourth, Fifth and Sixth Amendments: protection from unreasonable search and seizure, double jeopardy, and self-incrimination, the right to due process, right to a speedy and public trial, trial by jury, the right to be informed of criminal charges, right to confront witnesses in court, right to an attorney, protection from self-incrimination

c)

the right to own property; mentioned in the Fifth and Fourteenth Amendments

d)

the idea in the Second Amendment that people have an individual right to own and carry weapons

83.

self-incrimination

a)

a trial in which the issue is determined by a judge and a jury, usually with 12 members, whose job is to determine facts and make a judgment of guilty or not guilty; protected in the Sixth Amendment

b)

the right to vote

c)

U.S. Supreme Court cases that upheld the Fifth Amendment protection from self-incrimination

d)

the right in the Fifth Amendment that protects a person from being forced to tell the police, prosecutor, judge, or jury any information that might subject him or her to criminal prosecution

84.

trial by jury

a)

a trial in which the issue is determined by a judge and a jury, usually with 12 members, whose job is to determine facts and make a judgment of guilty or not guilty; protected in the Sixth Amendment

b)

U.S. Supreme Court cases that upheld the Fifth Amendment protection from self-incrimination

c)

the right in the Fifth Amendment that protects a person from being forced to tell the police, prosecutor, judge, or jury any information that might subject him or her to criminal prosecution

d)

the right to vote

85.

precedent

a)

the act of a person refusing to testify under oath in a court of law on the grounds that the answers could be used as evidence against him to convict him of a criminal offense

b)

U.S. Supreme Court case that upheld a student’s First Amendment right to engage in symbolic speech in school

c)

a court decision in an earlier case with facts and legal issues similar to those in a case currently before a court

d)

an action that expresses an idea

86.

symbolic speech

a)

the act of a person refusing to testify under oath in a court of law on the grounds that the answers could be used as evidence against him to convict him of a criminal offense

b)

an action that expresses an idea

c)

a court decision in an earlier case with facts and legal issues similar to those in a case currently before a court

d)

U.S. Supreme Court case that upheld a student’s First Amendment right to engage in symbolic speech in school

87.

Bill of Rights

a)

the branch of government that enforces the laws made by the legislative branch

b)

the first ten amendments of the U.S. Constitution

c)

a principle of the federal government, according to the U.S. Constitution, that allows each branch of government to limit the power of the other branches

d)

the national legislative body of the U.S., consisting of the Senate, or upper house, and the House of Representatives, or lower house

88.

president

a)

the head of the executive branch

b)

the branch of government that interprets the laws made by the legislative branch

c)

not in agreement with the U.S Constitution

d)

the branch of government that creates laws

89.

unconstitutional

a)

the head of the executive branch

b)

not in agreement with the U.S Constitution

c)

the branch of government that creates laws

d)

the branch of government that interprets the laws made by the legislative branch

90.

U.S. Supreme Court

a)

the highest court of the United States; it sits at the top of the federal court system

b)

the part of the Florida Constitution that lists the basic rights guaranteed to all citizens who live in the state

c)

a decision by an executive authority such as a president or governor to reject a law passed by the legislative branch

d)

the clause that states that the U.S. Constitution is the supreme law of the land, and that national laws are supreme over state laws; found in Article VI (six)

91.

veto

a)

the clause that states that the U.S. Constitution is the supreme law of the land, and that national laws are supreme over state laws; found in Article VI (six)

b)

a decision by an executive authority such as a president or governor to reject a law passed by the legislative branch

c)

the highest court of the United States; it sits at the top of the federal court system

d)

the part of the Florida Constitution that lists the basic rights guaranteed to all citizens who live in the state

92.

Florida Declaration of Rights

a)

a decision by an executive authority such as a president or governor to reject a law passed by the legislative branch

b)

the highest court of the United States; it sits at the top of the federal court system

c)

the part of the Florida Constitution that lists the basic rights guaranteed to all citizens who live in the state

d)

the clause that states that the U.S. Constitution is the supreme law of the land, and that national laws are supreme over state laws; found in Article VI (six)

93.

Supremacy Clause

a)

the clause that states that the U.S. Constitution is the supreme law of the land, and that national laws are supreme over state laws; found in Article VI (six)

b)

the part of the Florida Constitution that lists the basic rights guaranteed to all citizens who live in the state

c)

the highest court of the United States; it sits at the top of the federal court system

d)

a decision by an executive authority such as a president or governor to reject a law passed by the legislative branch

94.

amendment

a)

the lawmaking branch of the state government (Florida House of Representatives and Florida Senate)

b)

an official meeting of state government officials

c)

a change to a constitution (e.g., U.S. Constitution, Florida Constitution)

d)

the process of formally approving something

95.

convention

a)

the lawmaking branch of the state government (Florida House of Representatives and Florida Senate)

b)

an official meeting of state government officials

c)

the process of formally approving something

d)

a change to a constitution (e.g., U.S. Constitution, Florida Constitution)

96.

ratification

a)

the lawmaking branch of the state government (Florida House of Representatives and Florida Senate)

b)

to confirm by expressing consent; formally approve

c)

the process of formally approving something

d)

a change to a constitution (e.g., U.S. Constitution, Florida Constitution)

97.

ratify

a)

a change to a constitution (e.g., U.S. Constitution, Florida Constitution)

b)

the process of formally approving something

c)

to confirm by expressing consent; formally approve

d)

the lawmaking branch of the state government (Florida House of Representatives and Florida Senate)

98.

state legislature

a)

the lawmaking branch of the state government (Florida House of Representatives and Florida Senate)

b)

an official meeting of state government officials

c)

a change to a constitution (e.g., U.S. Constitution, Florida Constitution)

d)

the process of formally approving something