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Total questions: 58
Worksheet time: 45mins
Magna Carta ⇨ Limited Monarchy as Mayflower Compact ⇨ ?
Self-Government
Individual Rights
Separation of Powers
Economic Freedom
Consent of the governed is based on which Enlightenment idea?
Rousseau's Divine Rights
John Locke's Social Contract
Montisquieu's Separation of Powers
Madison's individual liberty Madison's individual liberty
To what idea does Montesquieu refer in the following quote?
Self government
Natural rights
Separation of powers
All of the above All of the above
The signing of the Magna Carta was important because...
It limited the powers of the King for the first time.
It provide for separation of powers.
It provided for separation of church and state.
It showed the dukes that the King was ultimate power.
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
George Washington
King George the III
Thomas Jefferson
James Madison
According to the Preamble, which of the following are some of the basic purposes of government?
Provide services, provide laws, and guarantee freedoms
Ensure life, liberty, property, and the pursuit of happiness
Establish justice, ensure tranquility, provide defense, and promote general welfare.
Collect taxes, print money, and establish a military Collect taxes, print money, and establish a military
What is the significance of the English Bill of Rights to the US Constitution?
the Declaration of Independence was modeled after it the Declaration of Independence was modeled after it
it served as a model for America’s Bill of Rights
it was the first official written set of laws for England
it was necessary in the development of the Preamble
Jefferson borrowed "life, liberty & the pursuit of happiness" from _________?
Jean-Jacques Rousseau
Voltaire
John Locke
Thomas Paine
This was a tax put on the colonists on paper goods?
The Boston Party
The Stamp Act
The Intolerable Acts
The Townshend Revenue Act
The diagram describes a cause that led to the writing of the Declaration of Independence.
Colonist elect new members of the British parliament.
Colonists reject taxes passed without representation.
Colonist vote for a new British King.
British eliminate all taxes on the colonists.
What constitution was in place during the American Revolution?
U.S. Constitution
The Articles of Confederation
The English Bills of Rights
Magna Carta
What was NOT a weakness of the Articles of Confederation?
No power to tax
No way to enforce law
One branch
No way to make laws
Which supports the Anti-Federalists' struggle over ratification of the U.S. Constitution?
The Constitution should limit state government.
The Constitution should protect fundamental rights.
The Constitution should create a strong national government.
Constitution should prevent the election of bad politicians.
Which principle of government is included in the U.S. Constitution?
Capitalism
Right to Trial
Rule of Law
Confederalism
Which branch of government is described in Article I of the U.S. Constitution?
Court System
President
Congress
Media
Which is the best example of a criminal law?
Law setting election dates.
Law governing speed limits
Law protecting individual rights.
Law created by a state agency
What types of law deal with individuals' disputes?
constitutional law
civil law
common law
criminal law
Congress impeaches a president?
In rule of law, we are ruled by
man
laws
a few men
the President
The Declaration of Independence lists a number of offenses committed by the British king against the American colonists. Which of the following offenses refers to a protection first established by Magna Carta?
For cutting off our Trade with all parts of the world.
For imposing Taxes on us without our Consent or Representation
For depriving us in many cases, of the benefits of Trial by Jury
For transporting us beyond Seas to be tried for pretended offence
Which person has the best chance to influence local legislation?
A
C
This cartoon illustrate how government officials use the media to-
communicate with other countries
influence political lobbyist
approve federal legislation
communicate with the public
Which type of communication is shown in this poster?
Propagandized
Accurate
Informational
Functional
Like the U.S. Constitution, the Florida Constitution establishes which of the following?
small claims courts
three branches of government
an elected cabinet
the right to form treaties with foreign governments
Complete the Chart:
Limiting the power of Congress
Limiting the power of the Supreme Court
Ways the Congress impacts foreign affairs
Ways the Congress impacts domestic affairs
What event are the women protesting:
Vietnam
Cuban Missile Crisis
Korean War
World War II
Which branch of government has the power to ¨declare war¨?
the legislative
the executive
the judicial
the president
Which is the main purpose of public opinion polls?
getting a new law passed
analyzing citizen support for a law
interpreting a newly passed law
opposing a law
Which of the following statements about the Democratic Party
Believe state and local government should run social programs
Members are more liberal.
Support reducing the power of the federal government.
Members are more conservative.
Which is the correct description of a party platform?
Its held in the nominating convention.
Its a place where political candidates make speeches.
It is determined by means of primary election.
It is a statement that outlines views on issues.
What is the most important thing that a political debate can teach a voter about a candidate?
how much support a candidate has
where candidate stand in certain issues
whether the candidate is comfortable on camera
what kind of television personality the candidate has
What level of government would you contact to address a community issue?
international government
state government
local government
federal government
Which of the following issues would be a domestic policy matter?
declaring war
supervising democratic elections in Iraq
revising campaign finance law
meeting with the prime minister of Britain
What is the purpose of the United Nations?
to promote a peaceful coexistence and worldwide cooperation
to protect member countries from North America and Europe
to resolve international legal dispute
to supervise and set rules for international trade
The following party platform most likely belongs to which party?
Communist Party
Democrat Party
Republican Party
Green Party
What step of the "naturalization" is depicted above?
Pledge of Allegiance
Oath of Allegiance
Pledge of Loyalty
Naturalization interview
What constitutional right is demonstrated in the photo above?
Right to Bear Arms
Freedom of Marching
Freedom of Assembly
Freedom of Religion
Which amendment requires to acquire a "search warrant" before entering someone's home?
2nd Amendment
4th Amendment
8th Amendment
14th Amendment
Complete the chart above:
"Separate but equal"
Students have free speech in schools
Suspect must be read their rights
Judicial Review
The 14th Amend. "Equal Protection under the Law" was used in which Landmark Sup. Court case?
Brown v. Board of Education
Tinker v. Des Moines
Marbury v. Madison
Miranda v. Arizona
Which amendment resulted from the argument above:
19th Amendment
14 Amendmenth
22nd Amendment
26th Amendment
In order for the United States Citizens to receive a fair trial, other citizens must...
serve on juries
evaluate judges
vote in elections
pay poll taxes
Which statement is necessary to amend the Constitution of the United States?
Ratification by legislature or convention in the states
Majority vote by Electoral College
Unanimous vote by both houses of Congress
Recommendation by the executive branch in the states
According to the 10th Amendment of the Bill of Rights, powers not specifically delegated are reserved to the...
local governments
the people and the states
the courts
political parties
Which drawing shows a freedom guaranteed by the 1st amendment?
A
B
C
D
Which of the following statement is NOT an obligation for citizenship?
Vote in elections
Pay taxes
Obey laws
Defend the Nation
The diagram shows some general eligibility requirement for what process?
Becoming a naturalized citizen.
Joining the military.
Receiving a social security card.
Obtaining the driver's license.
The newspaper showed is referring to which voting rights amendment:
19th Amendment
14th Amendment
24th Amendment
13th Amendment
What are the three main level of federal courts?
mayor´s courts, city courts, and fedral court
city courts, state courts, and the U.S. Supreme Court
district courts, magistrate courts, and the US Supreme Court
district courts, courts of appeals, and the US Supreme Court
When a bill has made it through both houses of the U.S. Congress it ______________?
it is sent to the President for a signature or a veto
becomes law
gets voted by the people
gets voted by the states
Of the following, what may happen to a person with a guilty verdict in a criminal case?
The U.S. Supreme Court automatically reviews the case.
The criminal case becomes a civil case.
A U.S. Court Appeals asks to review the case.
The defendant appeals the case to a higher court.
Which level of government could pass a law changing the age at which people can marry?
county
federal
city
state
What is the difference between the US amendment process and the Florida amendment process?
the Florida Supreme Court must approve state amendments
Florida amendments must be approved by the Governor
Only the people can propose amendment in Florida
Voters are sometimes allowed to participate in the amendment process.
Which is a delegated power to the national (federal) government?
conducting elections
establishing courts
taxing citizens
coining money
Identify the following forms of government:
a: socialism, b: communism
a: constitutional monarchy, b: autocracy
a: oligarchy, b: monarchy
a: direct democracy, b: representative democracy
Use the chart above to answer the following:
legislative system
unitary system
democratic system
parliamentary system
Which statement describes a similarity between the state and the federal governments under the U.S. Constitution?
Both levels of government have the power to appoint ambassadors.
Both levels of government allow for the election of judges.
Both levels of government allow for the election of judges.
Both levels of government allow for the collection of taxes.
