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Worksheets1st Nine Weeks Practice
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 55mins
One recurring theme in American government and politics is the conflict between two basic values:
Freedom and Order
Justice and Order
Social Contract and Government of the People
Freedom and Liberty
Which Amendment supported the idea represented in the picture below:
19th
25th
18th
12th
What is Government?
Government can be defined as the institutions that control the private sector
Government can be defined as the institutions and processes that implement only policies that every citizen is in favor of
Government can be defined as the institutions and processes that make and implement authoritative decisions for a society
Government can be defined as the institutions that make tooth paste
Anarchism:
the political philosophy that believes government is necessary to have the perfect amount of freedom and order
the political philosophy that believes in conservative values for America.
the political philosophy that believes government is unnecessary because governments never have enough power to effectively govern, therefore they are pointless.
the political philosophy that believes government is unnecessary and that government power is illegitimate because it is based on force or compulsion.
What is Politics?
the activities associated with football.
the activities associated with the anarchism.
the activities associated with the ball room dancing.
“who gets what, when, how.”
John Locke believed the purpose of government is to
end the state of nature and help the rich stay rich
only end the state of nature
end the state of nature and give people no certain protections
end the state of nature and give people certain protections
Use the image to answer the question: Which of the following titles belongs in the oval at the top of the concept map?
Key Principles of the US Constitution
Restrictions found in the Articles of Confederation
Limits on the Power of State Governments
The Declaration of Independence
What was the first system of government in the United States and why did the government change or why hasn't the government changed?
THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE: Government CHANGED because the Declaration provided a weak national government.
THE US CONSTITUTION: Government HAS NEVER CHANGED because the Constitution is a masterfully written document that was thought of from the beginning of the US, and has the ability to change with the times.
THE US CONSTITUTION: Government HAS NEVER CHANGED because the Constitution was the first try at government in America and has worked.
ARTICLES OF CONFEDERATION: Government CHANGED because the Articles provided a weak national government. The national government under the Articles had too little power to do its job properly.
Which are the principle(s) of the United States Constitution?
Anarchism, Order, Justice, Brotherhood, Liberty, Federalism, Limited Government,
Poplar Sovereignty, Limited Government, Federalism, Separation of Power, Checks and Balances, Individual Rights
Equality, Liberty, Brotherhood, Checks and Balances, Individual Rights
Order, Separation of Powers, Poplar Sovereignty/Republicanism,
The 14th Amendment was adopted in 1868 primarily to:
make it easier for immigrants to become citizens
extend suffrage to settlers on the Great Plans
require the federal government to pay the costs of Reconstruction.
protect the rights of formerly enslaved peoples
Amendment:
a change to the Constitution
one of the seven main division of the body of the Constitution.
a lawsuit occurring at the appeals level of the court system.
a presidential order that pardons a group of people who have committed an offense against the government.
Which amendment is violated in this example: Samantha is accused of selling drugs. When she appears before the judge, she asks for a lawyer because she can’t afford one herself. The judge denies her access to a lawyer.
1st Amendment
4th Amendment
6th Amendment
7th Amendment
Which amendment is violated in this example: Maya went on a job interview and mentioned that she belonged to the Church of Everyday Salvation. She did not get the job because the interviewer didn’t like the beliefs of this church.
1st Amendment
2nd Amendment
3rd Amendment
5th Amendment
Which amendment is violated in this example: Liz is accused of murder and given a trial. The jury finds her innocent. The prosecutor is unhappy with the verdict, has police arrest her and recharge her with murder.
2nd Amendment
5th Amendment
8th Amendment
9th Amendment
Which amendment is violated in this example: James got in a fight after school yesterday and punched another student. He was arrested and convicted at trial. Instead of jail time, his punishment will be 100 lashes in the auditorium with the entire school watching.
4th Amendment
6th Amendment
8th Amendment
10th Amendment
Which amendment is violated in this example: Christian lives near a factory that emits thick, black smoke into the air. He holds a meeting at his house to discuss action. The police show up and arrest them.
1st Amendment
3rd Amendment
7th Amendment
10th Amendment
Which constitutional principle is identified with the "consent of the governed"
Poplar Sovereignty
Federalism
Checks and Balances
Separation of Powers
Which amendment is violated in this example: Ray bought and registered a shotgun to hunt near his farm in rural Arkansas, but when visiting Ray, the local sheriff arrested him for possessing the gun.
2nd Amendment
4th Amendment
7th Amendment
9th Amendment
Which amendment is violated in this example: Charlie is watching a Real Housewives episode one night when the police knock at his door. They accuse him of owning stolen property and force their way into his house.
1st Amendment
3rd Amendment
4th Amendment
5th Amendment
Which amendment is violated in this example: Juan Pablo is accused of robbing a 7-11. When he appears before the judge, the judge announces that he will decide the case for himself.
4th Amendment
3rd Amendment
5th Amendment
6th Amendment
Which amendment is violated in this example: Christine is arrested for shoplifting a pair of jeans from Forever 21. When she is arraigned, the judge sets bail at $3 million dollars.
2nd Amendment
4th Amendment
7th Amendment
8th Amendment
12th Amendment
The Judicial power of the United States shall not be construed to extend to any suit in law or equity, commenced or prosecuted against one of the United States by Citizens of another State, or by Citizens or Subjects of any Foreign State.
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.
In Suits at common law, where the value in controversy shall exceed twenty dollars, the right of trial by jury shall be preserved, and no fact tried by a jury, shall be otherwise re-examined in any Court of the United States, than according to the rules of the common law.
Separate ballots for President and Vice President
Which amendment is violated in this example: Fort Meade is overflowing with military soldiers. The government orders each family in the city of Alexandria, Virginia to feed and house two soldiers.
1st Amendment
2nd Amendment
3rd Amendment
4th Amendment
The 15th Amendment expanded African Americans' ability to participate in the political process. How did the 24th Amendment expand upon the 15th?
by granting African Americans women the right to vote.
by ensuring the election of an African American to each state legislature
by requiring states to create congressional districts specifically for African Americans.
by removing the economic barrier that prevented many African Americans from voting.
The Necessary and Proper Clause of the US Constitution states " The Congress shall have power... To make all Laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into Execution the foregoing Powers, and all other Powers vested by this Constitution in the Government of the United States, or in any Department or Officer thereof. " Why did the Federalists want to include this clause to the Constitution?
to protect the individual liberties of all citizens.
to allow the national government to efficiently run the country.
to provide a guarantee of sovereignty to individual states.
to give citizens more opportunities to select government officials
Which circumstances prompted the adoption of the 23rd Amendment?
the growing population of Washington DC
a tie in the presidential election of 1800
President Lyndon B Johnson's poor health
to give citizens more opportunities difficulties enforcing the ban on alcohol
What would be an expected result of the ratification of the 16th Amendment on the income of wealthier Americans?
Personal income taxes for wealthy people would be reduced
Large corporations would no longer have to pay taxes
People who contribute large amounts of money in campaigns would be taxed more.
Citizens have more opportunities difficulties enforcing the ban on alcohol
Which statement summarizes the original Federalist position on the Bill of Rights
Additional amendments were needed given the constitutions lack of individual protections.
No amendments were needed, as the Constitution already had protections against excessive government power
Adopting the Bill of Rights was too risky because it might threaten the ratification of the Constitution.
The Bill of Rights should be adopted because national sovereignty should always come before states rights.
The 13th Amendment to the Constitution was ratified in 1865. What was the primary purpose of this amendment?
to establish the definition of US citizenship.
to abolish slavery and involuntary servitude
to establish the right to vote for former slaves.
to prevent former Confederate officers from holding office.
The 9th Amendment to the US Constitution states: " The enumeration [listing] in the Constitution of certain rights shall not be construed [interpreted] to deny or disparage [take away] others retained by the people." How did the 9th amendment address Federalist concerns about including a bill of rights in the Constitution?
It ensured that only state governments would be able to grant rights to citizens
It ensured that only state governments would be able to grant rights to citizens
it ensured that guaranteeing some rights would not lead to other rights being violated.
It ensured that a proper balance of power among the three branches of government would be established.
The 25th Amendment was ratified after the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. Which issue, among others, did the 25th amendment clarify?
how to fill the office of vice president when it is vacant.
how a new president is elected.
the role of the Secret Service in protecting the president.
the role of the Speaker of the House in presidential succession.
Which situation brought about the 12th Amendment to the Constitution?
Electoral College voters values and interests did not match those of the general population.
The Electoral College vote did not correspond to the popular vote in early presidential elections
A scandal in the Electoral College called into question the validity of the presidential election of 1796
The electoral college did not have separate ballots for the President and Vice president and in 1800 there was tie.
What was the immediate impact of the 14th Amendment?
It granted citizenship to African Americans.
It guaranteed suffrage rights to African Americans.
It prohibited the use of poll taxes in the United States.
It outlawed the segregation of public facilitates in the United States.
2nd Amendment
A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.
The terms of the President and Vice President shall end at noon on the 20th day of January, and the terms of Senators and Representatives at noon on the 3d day of January, of the years in which such terms would have ended if this article had not been ratified; and the terms of their successors shall then begin.
No person shall be elected to the office of the President more than twice, and no person who has held the office of President, or acted as President, for more than two years of a term to which some other person was elected President shall be elected to the office of the President more than once. But this Article shall not apply to any person holding the office of President, when this Article was proposed by the Congress, and shall not prevent any person who may be holding the office of President, or acting as President, during the term within which this Article becomes operative from holding the office of President or acting as President during the remainder of such term.
It outlawed the segregation of public facilitates in the United States.
Which Amendment is this: "After one year from the ratification of this article the manufacture, sale, or transportation of intoxicating liquors within, the importation thereof into, or the exportation thereof from the United States and all territory subject to the jurisdiction thereof for beverage purposes is hereby prohibited."
19th
22nd
18th
31st
Which Amendment is this: "The terms of the President and Vice President shall end at noon on the 20th day of January, and the terms of Senators and Representatives at noon on the 3rd day of January, of the years in which such terms would have ended if this article had not been ratified; and the terms of their successors shall then begin."
19th
22nd
20th
31st
Which concept was at the center of the Anti-Federalist position expressed in the "Anti-Federalist Papers"
standing army
checks and balances
limited government
strong central government
Direct Election of Senators
12th
13th
17th
27th
Allows Congress to collect a income tax
19th
18th
17th
16th
4th Amendment to the Constitution
A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.
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.
In Suits at common law, where the value in controversy shall exceed twenty dollars, the right of trial by jury shall be preserved, and no fact tried by a jury, shall be otherwise re-examined in any Court of the United States, than according to the rules of the common law.
The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.
7th Amendment to the Constitution
A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.
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.
In Suits at common law, where the value in controversy shall exceed twenty dollars, the right of trial by jury shall be preserved, and no fact tried by a jury, shall be otherwise re-examined in any Court of the United States, than according to the rules of the common law.
The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.
What are the first 10 Amendments of the US Constitution called?
the Preamble
the Bill of Rights
Article 1
Federalist Paper
Popular Sovereignty
the mixed or compound mode of government, combining a general government with regional governments in a single political system.
that a government's power over its citizens has limitations.
is the principle that the authority of a state and its government are created and sustained by the consent of its people, through their elected representatives (Rule by the People), who are the source of all political power.
counterbalancing influences by which the three branches of government work.
refer to the liberties of each individual to pursue life and goals without interference from other individuals or the government.
Federalism
the mixed or compound mode of government, combining a general government with regional governments in a single political system.
that a government's power over its citizens has limitations.
is the principle that the authority of a state and its government are created and sustained by the consent of its people, through their elected representatives (Rule by the People), who are the source of all political power.
counterbalancing influences by which the three branches of government work.
refer to the liberties of each individual to pursue life and goals without interference from other individuals or the government.
Individual Rights
the mixed or compound mode of government, combining a general government with regional governments in a single political system.
that a government's power over its citizens has limitations.
is the principle that the authority of a state and its government are created and sustained by the consent of its people, through their elected representatives (Rule by the People), who are the source of all political power.
counterbalancing influences by which the three branches of government work.
refer to the liberties of each individual to pursue life and goals without interference from other individuals or the government.
Limited Government
the mixed or compound mode of government, combining a general government with regional governments in a single political system.
that a government's power over its citizens has limitations.
is the principle that the authority of a state and its government are created and sustained by the consent of its people, through their elected representatives (Rule by the People), who are the source of all political power.
counterbalancing influences by which the three branches of government work.
refer to the liberties of each individual to pursue life and goals without interference from other individuals or the government.
Checks and Balances
the mixed or compound mode of government, combining a general government with regional governments in a single political system.
that a government's power over its citizens has limitations.
is the principle that the authority of a state and its government are created and sustained by the consent of its people, through their elected representatives (Rule by the People), who are the source of all political power.
counterbalancing influences by which the three branches of government work.
refer to the liberties of each individual to pursue life and goals without interference from other individuals or the government.
Which amendment is represented in the picture below?
21st
26th
23rd
27th
Which amendment is represented in the picture below?
22nd
18th
23rd
24th
Who teaches Government
Mr. Blair
Mr. Blair
Mr. Blair
Mr. Blair
