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WorksheetsPMA 3 Review
Total questions: 54
Worksheet time: 34mins
The image concerns government.
Which Enlightenment idea is represented by the image?
separation of powers
checks and balances
natural law
social contract
What Enlightenment idea is represented by the headline?
separation of powers
checks and balances
natural law
social contract
Which right is an example of an Enlightenment idea?
Fifth Amendment self-incrimination protection
First Amendment freedom of speech guarantees
First Amendment freedom of religion guarantees
Fourth Amendment search and seizure protection
How are the Enlightenment ideas that influenced the Founding Fathers reflected in modern institutions?
Colonies have been re-established to preserve popular sovereignty.
Oligarchies have increased to safeguard natural rights.
The United Nations promotes universal human rights.
The European Union encourages economic
stability.
The conversation below concerns lawmaking.
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Doug: I believe in making laws only when everyone can participate in public decision making.
Nicole: I disagree with you; it is best for laws to be made by the people who have been chosen for that purpose.
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Which colonial principle is being discussed?
limited monarchy
self-government
social contract
natural rights
In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the State and district wherein the crime shall have been committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the Assistance of Counsel for his defence.
—from the Sixth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution
Based on this passage, which of the following is correct?
Serving on a jury is a right of every responsible American citizen.
Serving on a jury is on a volunteer basis because it is not authorized by state law
Serving on a jury is a duty all responsible citizens must perform when asked.
Serving on a jury is prohibited by the U.S. Constitution.
Which is a defining characteristic of both absolute monarchies and dictatorships?
Both are ruled by a single national leader.
Both are ruled by a king or queen.
Both have a variety of political parties
Both allow significant citizen participation in government.
In which two types of government do citizens vote for representatives to a national legislature?
direct democracy and representative democracy
oligarchy and theocracy
representative democracy and constitutional monarchy
constitutional monarchy and absolute monarchy
That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness.
—Declaration of Independence
What is the main idea of this paragraph?
When people do not agree with their leaders, they can ask someone else to lead.
Governments must ensure happiness and safety of the people.
If people do not like their form of government, they can change it.
Citizens must continually check to see that their government is working well.
Which statement best demonstrates the view of the Anti-Federalists regarding ratification of the Constitution?
The national government should take precedence over state governments and be the “supreme Law of the land.”
The individual liberties of the people must be protected from abuses by the federal government.
A strong national government will prevent another Shays’s Rebellion from occurring.
State government should have some powers, but they must not be in opposition to those of the national government
How does this photo illustrate the effects of later amendments to the Constitution?
It shows people paying a poll tax, which Southern states instituted in response to the Fifteenth Amendment.
It shows poor people voting, which they could not have done before the Twenty-fourth Amendment repealed the poll tax.
It shows women, an African American, and a young person voting, which would not have been possible without the Fifteenth, Nineteenth, and Twenty-sixth Amendments.
It shows women and African Americans receiving due process and equal protection of the laws in a state election, which were guaranteed in the Fourteenth Amendment.
Thomas Jefferson, the third president of the United States, once made a statement about the press. He said he would choose newspapers without a government over a government without newspapers.
With which of the following statements would Jefferson most likely agree?
Freedom of the press is a basic and fundamental right.
A government cannot function in a society without media.
Freedom of the press is more important than freedom of speech.
A government must be able to control the media to control the country
In this cartoon, titled “Church and State—No Union Upon Any Terms,” members of various faiths appeal for the support of the woman who represents the U.S. government.
Which First Amendment principle is illustrated by this cartoon?
the right to freedom of worship
the right to assemble in protest
the prohibition against censorship of the media
the prohibition against establishing an official religion
Which First Amendment right is being exercised by the people in this photograph?
freedom of religion
freedom of the press
freedom of assembly
freedom to petition the government
Which scenario violates the rights of the accused as spelled out in the Bill of Rights?
A city uses eminent domain to buy a house.
A suspect is jailed indefinitely without a trial.
The accused waives his or her right to a jury trial.
The accused does not testify on his or her own behalf.
Which scenario would most likely result if the Bill of Rights did not protect freedom of the press?
A Citizens would be unable to express their opinions of government policies.
Media could use their power to shape and influence government elections.
Media could slander or libel government officials without fear of punishment
Citizens would have access only to the information that the government wants them to have.
President Thomas Jefferson once referred to the establishment clause of the First Amendment as a “wall of separation between church and state.”
How does the establishment clause create this wall?
It prevents the government from setting up a state or official religion.
It guarantees people the right to form and join religious organizations.
It guarantees people the right to worship in ways of their own choosing.
It prevents the government from censoring religious publications.
The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any state on account of race, color, or previous condition of servitude. —Fifteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution
Which statement suggests the Fifteenth Amendment’s purpose was not initially fulfilled?
Many African American men were prevented from voting through the use of poll tax laws.
African American women did not gain suffrage until passage of the Nineteenth Amendment.
African American teenagers did not gain suffrage until passage of the Twenty-sixth Amendment.
Many Southern states restricted the rights of African Americans by passing laws called black codes.
Which document contains this passage?
Declaration of Independence
Articles of Confederation
The Bill of Rights
U.S. Constitution
What is the main purpose of lobbying?
to safeguard and limit the powers of government
to reduce the budget by doing away with earmarks
to speed up the process of a bill becoming a law
to influence legislation on behalf of special-interest groups
Why was the Court’s decision in Marbury v. Madison especially important?
It established the federal court system in the United States and gave the Supreme Court exclusive jurisdiction over certain cases.
It affirmed the Supreme Court’s authority to examine executive or legislative acts and to invalidate any that contradict constitutional principles.
It expanded the constitutional rights of individuals accused of crimes.
It overturned earlier decisions that validated racial segregation and declared invalid the “separate but equal” doctrine.
Which form of government does Country X likely have?
reform
communist
single ruler
democracy
This image shows supporters of John McCain, the Republican presidential candidate in 2008. Why is this an example of propaganda?
McCain is reminding people that he served in Vietnam and was a prisoner of war.
McCain is implying that the Republican candidate thinks of the country before any political considerations.
McCain is stating that the Democratic candidate cares more about winning than about the country.
McCain is letting people know that when he becomes president, he will focus on domestic affairs.
What were the issues at stake in the Supreme Court case Bush v. Gore?
Florida’s election laws setting a deadline for announcing final results and a recount of all ballots
a violation of the U.S. Constitution and the improper marking of some ballots
whether the U.S. Supreme Court had the right to rule on a recount of Florida’s votes and name a winner
a recount of votes and who would become president of the United States
A newspaper notice in 1948 might have looked something like the image
Which constitutional amendment made such notices no longer necessary?
the Fifteenth Amendment
the Nineteenth Amendment
the Twenty-fourth Amendment
the Twenty-sixth Amendment
What is the main purpose of political action committees (PACs)?
to raise campaign funds to support challengers
to support participation in campaigns by the general electorate
to raise campaign funds to support favored candidates
to support policies that improve domestic relations
The passage below is from the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. What civil right is guaranteed by the text?
"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." —U.S. Constitution
the right to join an interest group
the right to have a fair and speedy trial
the right to libel elected officials
the right to avoid excessive punishments
Which of the following is an example of bias?
A public university organizes a study of the sources citizens use to get information about candidates for election.
A political party hires a polling organization to conduct a national poll on voters’ attitudes on an issue.
A national broadcasting company televises a panel discussion with three candidates from the same political party.
A statewide interest group publishes a guide to candidates and issues on the ballot for Election Day.
In which of the following instances is the media carrying out its role as watchdog?
A magazine interviews a senator about her views regarding the minimum wage.
Major TV and radio stations broadcast the president’s State of the Union message.
A newspaper prints an article about the corrupt practices of an elected official.
A television station provides live coverage of a major snowstorm.
Examine the poster of “Uncle Sam” issued by the government of the United States during World War II to encourage support of the war effort.
Which propaganda technique does the poster use?
just plain folks
transfer
glittering generality
name-calling
Look at the diagram about some services provided by county governments.
Which service could be added to the diagram?
Regulate banks
coin money
Make treaties
Create police departments
Look at the partial outline below.
A. 1. Recording deeds and mortgages
2. Enforcing zoning and other land-use regulations
3. Maintaining schools
4. Supervision of elections
Which heading best completes the outline?
Ways to govern a city
Services provided by the federal government
Agenda of a town meeting
Obligations and services of county governments
Read the statement below.
Counties may pass laws to assess risks to public water sources.
What conclusion can be drawn from this statement?
It is necessary for the county to enforce laws that make it illegal to dump waste materials.
It is necessary for the county to enact ordinances related to consumption of resources.
It is necessary for the county to protect its citizens from contaminated water supplies.
It is necessary for the county to create management programs for available water
Based on the information in the diagram, which of the following statements is accurate?
The officer should have read Person X the Miranda Warning as soon as the driver pulled over.
A Miranda Warning was not required because the driver was initially stopped for speeding.
The officer should have read Person X the Miranda Warning as soon as Person X was questioned.
A Miranda Warning was not required because of the exclusionary rule
The following passage is taken from the U.S. Constitution.
"The Privilege of the Writ of Habeas Corpus shall not be suspended [temporarily stopped], unless when in Cases of Rebellion or Invasion the public Safety may require it". —U.S. Constitution
Based on this passage, what can the government not do?
seize a person’s property without first paying for it
hold a prisoner indefinitely without showing cause
discriminate against citizens based on gender or race
declare a person guilty of a crime without allowing a trial
Why is the Supreme Court decision in Gideon v. Wainwright important?
It protects against self-incrimination.
It guarantees the right to legal representation.
It guarantees due process.
It assures a speedy trial.
Which of the following cases would the federal court system have original jurisdiction over?
disputes between two citizens of the same state
disputes between two states
violations of local ordinances
violation of state laws
The trial process is listed on the image
Which option completes the trial process?
cross examination
jury instructions
investigation
verdict
What power is held by the Florida Supreme Court and the U.S. Supreme Court?
Both courts may issue writs of habeas corpus.
Both courts may issue writs of mandamus.
Neither court hears equal protection cases.
Neither court hears death penalty cases.
The passage below describes a dispute between two neighbors.
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Liz’s 16 year old daughter backed into Doug’s car while it was parked in front of his house. Doug sued Liz for $1500 to cover the cost of repairing the car.
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Which court heard the case?
Circuit Court of Appeals
Florida Supreme Court
county court
appellate court
The graph describes appeals filed by type of appeal in the U.S. Courts of Appeals, 1990-2010.
Based on the graph, what conclusion can be drawn about court cases in the U.S.?
More civil cases are being filed without legal representation.
More criminal cases are being filed without legal representation.
Which statement completes the diagram?
It is the role of government to determine natural rights.
It is the role of government to protect natural rights.
People establish natural rights.
People possess natural rights.
Which statement describes a similarity between the Florida Constitution and the U.S. Constitution?
neither protects individual rights
both include an amendment process
neither provides for a chief executive
both include a nine member Supreme Court
The table shows constitutional elements.
Which title completes this table?
Florida and County Government
Florida and U.S. Government
City and County Government
City and U.S. Government
The headline describes an action by citizens.
What conclusion can be drawn from the headline?
Citizens can be involved in policy making through their representatives.
Citizens can be directly involved in policy making.
Only elected officials may change constitutions.
Only elected officials make policy.
Which level of
government regulates drivers’ licenses?
county
federal
municipal
state
The statement below was made during a speech by President Barack Obama on September 9, 2009.
"I am not the first President to take up this cause, but I am determined to be the last. It has now been nearly a century since Theodore Roosevelt first called for healthcare reform. And ever since, nearly every president and Congress, whether Democrat or Republican, has attempted to meet this challenge in some way."
According to the statements, which power did President Obama ask Congress to exercise
confirm Supreme Court appointments
confirm Cabinet appointments
lay and collect taxes
declare war
Which is a responsibility of state government?
regulating public transportation
regulating public education
providing clean drinking water
providing fire protection
Which level of government provides the most services to citizens?
federal
local
national
state
In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the state and district wherein the crime shall have been committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the assistance of counsel for his defense. —U.S. Constitution
This passage is taken from which constitutional amendment?
Fourth Amendment
Sixth Amendment
Eighth Amendment
Fourteenth Amendment
The newspaper headline describes an event in U.S. history.
Based on the headline, what happened before the event presented in the image?
Two-thirds of each house of Congress voted to support the amendment.
The president rejected the amendment after Congress voted to support it.
Three-fourths of each house of Congress voted to support the amendment.
The president forwarded the amendment to the states after Congress voted to support it.
What do
a republic and a direct democracy have in common?
rule by a single political party
rule by the people
a small group of leaders
a single leader
The scenario below describes a government decision.
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A self-appointed council amends the country’s constitution.
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Based on the scenario, which form of government is taking action?
Dictatorship
Monarchy
Oligarchy
Republic
Which individual protection is found in the Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution?
privacy rights
property rights
forced internment
civil disobedience
