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What Court Case involves Freedom of Expression and the black arm bands
Hazelwood vs Kuhlmeir
Goss vs Lopez
Tinker vs Des Moines
what is it called when we want to remove the President
Fired
Resigned
Abducted
Impeach
Which Enlightenment idea is represented by the image?
separation of powers
checks and balances
social contract
natural law
Which statement reflects the Enlightment ideas of government as expressed by Montesquieu?
1
2
3
4
Which phrase completes the diagram?
separation of powers
economic freedom
self-government
individual rights
Based on this passage, how is the author's view reflected in the U.S. political system?
The monarchy creates limited government.
The monarchy supports self-government.
Representatives are appointed.
Representatives are elected.
What colonial concern led to the writing of the Declaration of Independenc?
The king failed to tax the colonists.
The king required the colonists to elect a monarch.
The king denied the colonists the right to petition.
The king denied the colonists representation in government.
Which action completes the diagram?
Colonial agriculture trade increases.
Colonial religious devotion increases.
Colonial demand for political change increases.
Colonial demand for military assistance increases.
Based on this statement, which of the following statements from the Declaration of Independence would John Locke agree?
“He has endeavored to prevent the population of these States; for the purpose of obstructing the Laws of Naturalization of Foreigners…”
“He has kept among us, in times of peace, Standing Armies without the Consent of our legislatures.”
. “He has affected to render the Military independent of and superior to the Civil power.”
“He has refused his Assent to Laws, the most wholesome and necessary for the public good.”
How does the modern political system in the United States uphold the principles expressed in this statement?
by allowing the U.S. House of Representatives to impeach the president
by allowing federal judges to impeach members of Congress
by allowing the president to impeach members of Congress
by allowing the Senate to impeach the president
Which weakness of the Articles of Confederation led to Shays’s Rebellion?
The national government lacked the power to regulate trade.
The national government lacked a national court system.
The national government lacked central leadership.
The national government lacked the power to tax.
Why did the Framers include the Preamble as the introduction to the US Constitution?
To ensure that the rights of the people were guaranteed
To establish the goals and purposes of government
To provide for the wellbeing of all citizens
To ensure that people were free
Based on this passage, which constitutional principle does Madison describe?
separation of powers
checks and balances
popular sovereignty
judicial review
Based on this passage, which example of constitutional government would the authors support?
Direct election of U.S. senators
Impeachment of the president by the U.S. House of Representatives
Impeachment of the president by the U.S. Senate
Direct election of U.S. presidents
Based on the passage, why did the Anti-Federalists support the inclusion of a bill of rights?
To give unlimited powers to the federal government.
To limit the power of the federal government.
To give unlimited powers to the people.
To limit protection of the people.
Which principle is included in the U.S. Constitution?
rule of law
right to trial
capitalism
confederalism
Which statement describes an impact of the rule of law?
state of nature
checks and balances
separation of powers
transparency of institutions
Which type of law is used to help solve disputes between people or organizations?
civil
constitutional
criminal
military
Which is a requirement for a person to become a naturalized U.S. citizen?
passing a U.S. history and government exam
working in the U.S. for at least five years
being born to American parents
serving in the U.S. military
How might these populations affect political campaigns?
Candidates for governor will campaign for immigration reform in Texas.
Candidates for president will campaign for immigration reform in Florida.
Candidates for governor will campaign for naturalization reform in California.
Candidates for president will campaign for naturalization reform in New York.
Which type of service project would help promote the common good?
planning a neighborhood recycling program
participating in a neighborhood party
completing homework on time
visiting public libraries
Based on this image, what can be presumed about citizen obligations?
Citizens support attending civic meetings.
Citizens support securing individual rights.
Citizens resist registering for selective service.
Citizens resist contributing to the common good.
Why should this freedom be guarded?
to provide the news media with a guaranteed profit
to keep the news media from controlling the political process
to provide the government with an accurate information source
to keep the government from becoming the primary information source
Upon which constitutional principle did the U.S. Supreme Court make its decision?
Due process
Executive privilege
Independent judiciary
Freedom of speech
What long term precedent was established by this U.S. Supreme Court decision?
First Amendment rights are protected but not unlimited.
Tenth Amendment rights are protected but not unlimited.
Selective service is constitutional.
Party membership is unconstitutional.
Which freedom is enumerated in the U.S. Constitution?
assembly
education
privacy
travel
Which action represents an individual exercising a constitutional right?
summary judgment
quartering soldiers
civil disobedience
double jeopardy
How did this amendment affect participation in the American political process?
The amendment allowed college students to vote.
The amendment allowed more U.S. citizens to register to vote.
The amendment created age requirement changes in selective service
The amendment created the requirement that all citizens be registered with selective service.
How did the passage of this amendment to the U.S. Constitution impact the political process in the United States?
Women were allowed to contribute to political campaigns.
Women were allowed to hold citizenship rights.
Women were allowed to hold public offices.
Women were allowed to vote in national elections.
In which case did the U.S. Supreme Court rule that the Florida Supreme Court’s plan for recounting ballots violated the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment?
Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier (1988)
Gideon v. Wainwright (1963)
U.S. v. Nixon (1974)
Bush v. Gore (2000)
Which U.S. Supreme Court decision addresses the need for public schools to balance students’ rights with principals’ responsibilities?
Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier (1988)
Gideon v. Wainwright (1963)
Plessy v. Ferguson (1896)
Bush v. Gore (2000)
What lessons did future U.S. leaders learn from the 1974 U.S. Supreme Court case United States v. Nixon?
The president is accountable for obeying the law
The president is responsible for enforcing the law.
The president is not allowed to hold secret talks with foreign governments
The president is not allowed to have private meetings with Cabinet members.
In which political party platform are these ideas most likely to be found?
Communist
Socialist
Libertarian
Republican
Which spending increase would the Democratic Party likely support?
homeland security
space exploration
education
Military
After serving as a U.S. Senator, Laura decided to run for governor of Florida. Liz, Laura’s opponent, claims in court that Laura is not qualified to run. A judge rules in Liz’s favor. What was the basis for the lawsuit?
Laura has never owned land in Florida.
Laura is not a Florida resident.
Laura is not yet 40 years old.
Laura has never voted.
The poster below is from a recent election.
Doug is pro-immigration!
Doug is pro-military!
Vote for Doug
Based on the poster, what conclusion can be drawn about the candidate?
Doug is running for judge.
Doug is running for mayor.
Doug is running for president.
Doug is running for city council.
Which example represents the media acting as watchdog?
A journalist discovers that an office holder held a hearing.
A journalist discovers that an office holder accepted a bribe.
A journalist discovers that an office holder decided to retire.
A journalist discovers that an office holder voted against a bill.
According to the statements, what impact have lobbyists had on government?
Lobbyists impact how the media endorse elected officials.
Lobbyists impact how individuals use the media.
Lobbyists impact congressional lawmaking.
Lobbyist impact judicial decision making.
What type of political communication is being referenced in the statement?
bias
persuasion
propaganda
symbolism
The governor has proposed an idea for a new law in Florida that will require kindergarten students to pass a difficult test to be promoted to first grade. Parents of kindergarteners in Florida are very upset about this new bill.
Which state agency would be the best for parents to contact to voice their concerns about this issue?
Florida Department of Revenue
Florida Department of Transportation
Florida Department of Education
Florida Department of Justice
Which of the following groups would most likely influence public perspectives on this debate?
A group of labor union members
A group of environmentalists
A group of teachers
A group of women voters
What is a responsibility of the U.S. Senate in foreign policy?
nominating ambassadors
introducing tax bills
negotiating treaties
ratifying treaties
Which action is an example of a foreign-policy decision?
Congress increased providing support to newly arrived immigrants.
The president requested a law to regulate pollution near international borders.
Congress raised educational standards to make students competitive in a global market.
The president signed an executive order restoring relations with a communist government.
Based on the statement, which group is the most likely to try to avoid arrest at the United Nations Headquarters?
Residents of Geneva, Switzerland
Residents of New York, New York
Residents of Paris, France
Residents of Toronto, Canada
A country with very strong economic ties to the United States is allowing human rights violations to take place. Based on U.S. foreign policy, which is an appropriate first response?
Initiate a trade ban
Initiate public protests
Initiate diplomatic talks
Initiate a military operation
The statement below was made by President Barack Obama on August 18, 2011.
What the United States will support is an effort to bring about a Syria that is democratic, just, and inclusive for all Syrians.... We will support this outcome by pressuring President Assad to get out of the way of this transition, and standing up for the universal rights of the Syrian people along with others in the international community. (Source: Office of the White House Press Secretary)
What is the relationship between President Obama’s statement and U.S. involvement in Syrian political affairs?
development of diplomatic alliances
support for the rule of law
economic development
conflict resolution
How does monarchy differ from other forms of government?
Leaders are named in the constitution.
Leaders are chosen by the upper class.
Leaders are born into ruling families.
Leaders are given power by kings.
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
Which title completes the table?
Parliamentary Government
Confederal Government
Federal Government
Unitary Government
Which branch of federal government makes laws?
bureaucracy
executive
judicial
legislative
Which list includes roles of the president?
Chief Justice, Commander-in-Chief
Commander-in-Chief, Chief Executive
Speaker of the House, Chief Executive
Speaker of the House, Chief Justice
The statement below is from a congressional document, July 27, 1974.
Richard M. Nixon has acted in a manner contrary to his trust as President and subversive of constitutional government, to the great prejudice of the cause of law and justice, and to the manifest injury of the people of the United States. (Source: U.S. House of Representatives Committee on the Judiciary)
How have similar statements influenced modern congressional actions?
presidential impeachment
presidential nomination
presidential election
presidential veto
Which statement describes a similarity between the state and the federal governments under the U.S. Constitution?
Both levels of government allow for the election of judges.
Both levels of government have the power to ratify treaties.
Both levels of government allow for the collection of taxes.
Both levels of government have the power to appoint ambassadors
What constitutional relationship does the map illustrate?
Reserved powers
Expressed Powers
Delegated Powers
Concurrent Powers
Between 1870 and 1913, one amendment was added to the U.S. Constitution. Based on this information, what can be inferred about the constitutional amendment process?
Amending the U.S. Constitution is a relatively time consuming and difficult process that does not allow changes to happen easily.
Amending the U.S. Constitution is a relatively quick and simple process that allows change to happen easily.
Ratification of an amendment requires 50 percent of Congress’s approval.
Ratification of an amendment requires 50 percent of state governors’ approval.
Who is responsible for breaking a tie vote in the Florida Senate?
the speaker of the House of Representatives
the chief justice of the Supreme Court
the lieutenant governor
the governor
Which choice best completes the last box in Row 1?
Chief Justice
City Council
Representative
Senator
An individual is arrested for stealing mail from a United States Post Office located in the city of Orlando, Florida. Which court would have original jurisdiction in this case?
Orlando City Court
Orange County Trial Court
United States District Court
Florida District Court of Appeals
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.
Based on the passage, what has been a long term result shaping the relationship between the states and the federal government?
States must first obtain approval from the President to pass a law.
States may pass any laws they want as long as they have the support of their citizens.
If a federal law conflicts with a state law, the federal law is the law that is followed.
States have their own constitutions and do not have to follow the U.S. Constitution.
The homeowner was upset by the notice and decided to write a letter to a public official responsible for providing the service. To which public official would the homeowner write the letter?
U.S. President
U.S. Senator
State Representative
County Commissioner
Which level of government provides the most services to citizens?
federal
local
national
state
A group selected to elect the president, in which each state’s number is equal to the number of its senators and representatives in Congress
federalism
checks and balances
separation of powers
electoral college
What is the primary function of the Judicial Branch?
To make laws
To enforce laws
To interpret laws
Which amendment guarantees the right to bear arms?
2nd Amendment
5th Amendment
8th Amendment
What principle of government is demonstrated by the system of checks and balances?
Popular sovereignty
Separation of powers
Federalism
