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Mini-Assessment 4 Review

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 13mins

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Class
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1.

Which part of the U.S. Constitution states the six purposes of government?

a)

Bill of Rights

b)

Article IV

c)

Preamble

d)

Article I

2.

The statement below was made by President Lyndon B. Johnson during an address to the nation on March 31, 1968.


"I shall not seek, and I will not accept, the nomination of my party for another term as your President."


Which intention of the Preamble is reflected in the statement?

a)

Government holds frequent elections.

b)

Government exists to serve the people.

c)

Government promotes the general welfare.

d)

Government provides for the common defense.

3.

Why did the Framers require that the U.S. House of Representatives have the sole power to introduce tax bills?

a)

Laws are easier to debate and pass in the U.S. House of Representatives.

b)

Members of the U.S. House of Representatives are directly elected by the people.

c)

Elections are more frequent and expensive for the U.S. House of Representatives.

d)

Members of the U.S. House of Representatives are required to have legal experience.

4.

This newspaper headline describes an event in U.S. history.


Which government purpose identified in the Preamble is reflected in the headline?

a)

ensure domestic tranquility

b)

promote the general welfare

c)

secure the blessings of liberty

d)

provide for the common defense

5.

The statement below is from a historical document.


"We the People of the United States... do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America."


How is this statement reflected in the modern American political system?

a)

Voters elect Congress members

b)

The Electoral College elects Congress

c)

Congress enforces policies

d)

The president enacts policies

6.

What check does the U.S. Senate have on the president?

a)

overriding vetoes

b)

appointing judges

c)

declaring laws unconstitutional

d)

refusing to confirm appointments

7.

The statement attached was written by John Adams in April 1776.


Which basic principle of American government is John Adams describing in this statement?

a)

separation of powers

b)

individual rights

c)

natural laws

d)

civic virtue

8.

The table attached describes several powers of the U.S. government.


Which two principles are described in this table?

a)

separation of powers and checks and balances

b)

separation of powers and popular sovereignty

c)

federalism and judicial review

d)

federalism and republicanism

9.

Which principle does the U.S. Supreme Court apply when it declares an act of Congress unconstitutional?

a)

separation of powers

b)

checks and balances

c)

advice and consent

d)

executive privilege

10.

Which principle supports President Eisenhower’s action to uphold the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision that public schools should be integrated?

a)

judicial review

b)

checks and balances

c)

separation of powers

d)

constitutional government

11.

Which part of the U.S. Constitution outlines legislative power?

a)

First Amendment

b)

Bill of Rights

c)

Preamble

d)

Article I

12.

The passage attached is from a speech by President George W. Bush, March 19, 2003.


What constitutional power justifies the actions described in the passage?

a)

commander-in-chief

b)

negotiator-in-chief

c)

chief legislator

d)

chief regulator

13.

The attached passage is from McCulloch v. Maryland (1819).


Which constitutional provision does this decision support?

a)

commerce clause

b)

commerce clause

c)

habeas corpus

d)

elastic clause

14.

Which list includes roles of the president?

a)

Chief Justice, Commander-in-Chief

b)

Commander-in-Chief, Chief Executive

c)

Speaker of the House, Chief Executive

d)

Speaker of the House, Chief Justice

15.

The statement attached is from a congressional document, July 27, 1974.


How have similar statements influenced modern congressional actions?

a)

presidential impeachment

b)

presidential nomination

c)

presidential election

d)

presidential veto

16.

Who is responsible for breaking a tie vote in the Florida Senate?

a)

the speaker of the House of Representatives

b)

the chief justice of the Supreme Court

c)

the lieutenant governor

d)

the governor

17.

Which action formally accuses a government official of “wrongdoing”?

a)

filibuster

b)

impeach

c)

override

d)

pardon

18.

What powers do the Florida governor and U.S. president have in common?

a)

deliver State of the Union address, four-year term, commander-in-chief, grant pardons

b)

six-year term, grant pardons, make treaties, commander-in-chief

c)

grant pardons, veto, deliver State of the Union address, six-year term

d)

veto, grant pardons, chief executive, four-year term

19.

The chart attached shows the structures of local, state, and national governments. Which choice best completes the last box in Row 1?

a)

Chief Justice

b)

City Council

c)

Representative

d)

Senator

20.

The table attached describes presidential vetoes. Based on the table, how has the legislative process been impacted by presidential vetoes?

a)

The presidents’ views are not reflected in public policy.

b)

The presidents’ views are reflected in public policy.

c)

Congress represents the will of the people.

d)

Congress represents the will of the states.

21.

The trial process is listed in the attached image. Which option completes the trial process?

a)

cross examination

b)

jury instructions

c)

investigation

d)

verdict

22.

What power is held by the Florida Supreme Court and the U.S. Supreme Court?

a)

Both courts may issue writs of habeas corpus.

b)

Both courts may issue writs of mandamus.

c)

Neither court hears equal protection cases.

d)

Neither court hears death penalty cases.

23.

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?

a)

Circuit Court of Appeals

b)

Florida Supreme Court

c)

appellate court

d)

county court

24.

The passage attached describes a U.S. Supreme Court decision. What does this court decision illustrate?

a)

The court has the power to accept appeals cases.

b)

The court has the power of judicial review.

c)

The court is a district court.

d)

The court is a trial court.

25.

The graph attached 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.?

a)

More civil cases are being filed without legal representation.

b)

More criminal cases are being filed without legal representation.

c)

More criminal actions are being dropped before trial.

d)

More civil actions are being dropped before trial.