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A credible source will have which of the following?
use of logical conclusions
expert author
no clear evidence of bias.
all of the above
Which of these sources is likely to provide the most credible source of information about events taking place during President Trump's administration?
A novel about President Obama written by his wife.
A timeline of events that took place during President Obama's time in office.
A film made by a director who supported President Obama.
A book of essays by former members of Obama's administration.
Which person would provide the most credible description of life under dictatorship?
A high-level official in the dictator's government.
A political prisoner recently jailed by the dictator.
The leader of a country who is an ally of the dictator.
A historian who spoke with many people living under the dictator.
In evaluating the arguments made by advocates of a project one should pay particular attention to . . .
projected data on costs provided by engineers and accountants
number of students the new high school can hold
money spent by supporters on disseminating their point of view.
popularity of the supporters of the community leaders
In 1950, North Korea invaded South Korea. The United States sent troops to the area to protect its ally, South Korea.
What is the best way to find a credible explanation of this event?
Ask the current leaders of North Korea why their country was invaded.
Read a book by a U.S. general about the war.
Investigate multiple sources dealing with the war in Korea.
Read a U.S. Government report on the war.
Is the source credible?
In showing that Ohio is the best place to live an article cites a survey of residents of Columbus, Ohio
Yes
No
Is the source credible?
In criticizing American infrastructure an article cites the American Society of Civil Engineers' budgeting forecast.
Yes
No
An article that advocates for banning fast food in schools that cites medical statistics would most likely be written by. . .
a health science teacher
a student body President
the owner of a community fast-food restaurant
the director of a local supermarket.
A citizen criticizes smoking. What should we consider to determine their credibility?
How well they support their position with facts.
Whether or not they smoke cigarettes
Past voting record
Whether they pay their taxes
Which statement would best support a ban on smoking?
Smoking is not as harmful as some people claim
Everyone who smokes will eventually die from cancer
Several recent studies indicate that non-smokers live longer
People who continue to smoke are acting like fools
The following statement is an example of what conflict resolution method?
"Jefferson and Hamilton then met with their supporters to try to convince them to go along with the agreement"
persuasion
compromise
consensus building
negotiation
The following statement is an example of what conflict resolution method?
"With each willing to give something up, they finally reached an agreement"
persuasion
compromise
consensus building
negotiation
The following statement is an example of what conflict resolution method?
"Jefferson and Hamilton met to come to an agreement on a way to move forward"
persuasion
compromise
consensus building
negotiation
Match the description to the resolution
A process of settling differences through a discussion of the issues
persuasion
consensus building
negotiation
compromise
Match the description to the resolution
A process of convincing other people to accept a point of view by means of logical reasoning.
persuasion
consensus building
negotiation
compromise
Match the description to the resolution
A process of working to achieve general agreement of parties within a group.
persuasion
consensus building
negotiation
compromise
Match the description to the resolution
A process of making concessions by one or more parties in order to settle differences.
persuasion
consensus building
negotiation
compromise
What is included in the Bill of Rights
Freedom of Speech
Protection from double jeopardy
right to bear arms
All of the above
What is included in the original Constitution?
Equal protection clause
Structure of American government.
Protection from cruel and unusual punishment
Definition of slavery
An alliance with France would be negotiated at which level of government?
Federal
State
Local
County
Which best describes a characteristics of the federal government established by the authors of the U.S. Construction?
The powers of the national government are limited
The federal courts have less authority than state courts.
In a conflict, state laws are supreme over federal laws
A belief that the government must be all-powerful over the people
Which would a supporter of limited government be most likely to favor?
Putting all governmental power in the hands of one branch of government.
Eliminating some of the freedoms provided in the U.S. Constitution
Removing the list of powers specifically given to the federal government in the U.S. Constitution
Creating a federal form of government where power is divided between a national and state governments
Federalism is a term used to define the division of power between the
President and the Vice President
U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives
national and state levels of government
three branches of the federal government
Which statement would be made by a person who supported popular sovereignty in the federal government?
The executive power is under the control of the Chief Executive
Government at all levels needs to be doing many more things
The powers of government come from the consent of the governed.
We can trust our government not to abuse the rights of individuals
The following connects to which principle?
"We, the people of the Untied States, in order to form a more perfect union, establish justice . . . and secure the blessings of liberty . . . do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America."
people have a right to a public trial by a jury of the peers
people are guaranteed to receive an adequate standard of living
people have the right to freedom of religion
people are the main source of government's political power
What makes the government of the United States a federal system?
The President is selected by the Electoral College
National laws must be passed by both houses of Congress.
Powers are divided between the state and national government.
The states are guaranteed a republican form of government
Which Presidential action is an example of a principle of the U.S. Constitution?
vetoing a law passed by Congress
calling a meeting of the cabinet
ordering the navy to patrol the Persian Gulf
meeting with a foreign leader
"There can be no liberty if the same man or the same group has executive, legislative, and judicial control."
Which principle of the U.S. Constitution would the author of this statement be most likely to support?
separation of powers
checks and balances
federalism
popular sovereignty
Match the feature to the principle.
Under our system of government, the national government has no powers other than those specifically granted to it in the U.S. Constitution.
checks and balances
popular sovereignty
limited government
separation of powers
Match the feature to the principle.
A key feature of the U.S. Constitution is that all governmental authority is derived from the people.
checks and balances
popular sovereignty
limited government
separation of powers
Match the feature to the principle.
Each branch of government has certain powers over the other branches to prevent one branch from gaining too much power.
checks and balances
popular sovereignty
limited government
separation of powers
Match the feature to the principle.
Power was divided among three separate branches -- Congress, the President, and the Supreme Court -- to prevent tyranny and protect liberty.
checks and balances
popular sovereignty
limited government
separation of powers
"The proposed Constitution, far from abolishing state governments, makes them an essential part of the national government by allowing them a direct representation in the Senate, and leaves in their possession certain important government powers. This fully corresponds, in every way, with the idea of a federal government - Alexander Hamilton
Which statement would Alexander Hamilton be most in agreement with?
State governments face the threat of being abolished by the federal government
The states will lack representation in the U.S. Senate.
Under the new U.S. Constitution , the states will enjoy important powers.
State governments should fear the power of the new national government
Match the statement to Federalist or Anti-Federalist.
They feared the central government would use its power to oppress people.
Federalist
Anti-Federalist
Match the statement to Federalist or Anti-Federalist.
They argued that power separated among the three branches would protect against abuse.
Federalist
Anti-Federalist
Match the statement to Federalist or Anti-Federalist.
They claimed the Constitution lacks a bill of rights to protect people's rights and liberties.
Federalist
Anti-Federalist
Match the statement to Federalist or Anti-Federalist.
They said the nation is too vast to be governed effectively by a single government.
Federalist
Anti-Federalist
Match the statement to Federalist or Anti-Federalist.
They argued that there is a lack of safeguards, to protect, against governmental abuse.
Federalist
Anti-Federalist
What was the purpose of adding the Bill of Rights to the U.S. Constitution?
assure the end of slavery
protect people from abuse by the state governments
protect people from abuse by the federal government
allow the adoption of new amendments
What was the key argument advanced by Federalists in arguing for ratification of the U.S. Constitution?
It provided for construction of a new capital in the South
It prohibited the power of the federal government to wage war.
It allowed the slave trade to continue for at least twenty more years.
It had features that prevented the abuse of government power.
Individual states were given which power?
issue paper money
control education
regulate interstate commerce
negotiate treaties with foreign natinos
What would an Anti-Federalist agree with?
Federal government needed to be strong and flexible
Business was key to the success of the nation.
Necessary and proper clause gives too much power to the federal government
The president should be very powerful.
What best summarizes the 4th, 5th and 6th Amendment?
Persons accused of a crime enjoy certain basic rights.
Criminal defendants must be fully prosecuted
Criminal acts should lead to the loss of a person's liberty.
Accused persons are usually guilty of committing some crime.
Which has been an important application of the "due process" clause of the Fifth Amendment?
Freedom of speech has been limited
Prayer in school has been banned
Persons accused of crime are protected from abusive behavior by the police.
The power of the Supreme Court in criminal cases has been limited.
"Excessive bail ought not to be required, nor excessive fines imposed; no cruel and unusual punishments inflicted." - English Bill of Rights
This document best matches which American document?
Declaration of Independence
Federalist Papers
First Amendment
Eighth Amendment
What would be protected by the First Amendment?
Woman seeking a lawyer before talking to police.
Family refusing to allows soldiers in their home
reporter publishing an article critical of city officials
A man on trial refuses to testify against himself
Which statement describes a limitation placed on government established by the Bill of Rights?
Supreme Court can declare acts of Congress unconstitutional.
Only Congress has the power to control interstate commerce
The President shares control of foreign policy with the legislature
The police cannot enter your home without permission or a warrant.
Match the Amendment to the scenario.
A person is brought to trial with out indictment of a grand jury.
First Amendment
Third Amendment
Fifth Amendment
Eighth Amendment
Match the Amendment to the scenario.
A person is sentenced to 15 years in prison for going 12 miles over the speed limit.
First Amendment
Third Amendment
Fifth Amendment
Eighth Amendment
Match the Amendment to the scenario.
A journalist is arrested for writing an article about a government official.
First Amendment
Third Amendment
Fifth Amendment
Eighth Amendment
Match the Amendment to the scenario.
American soldiers are housed in citizens homes to save money.
First Amendment
Third Amendment
Fifth Amendment
Eighth Amendment
"The power not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or the people."
This selection of the 10th Amendment was meant to . .
give people the right to vote
limit the rights of American citizens
place limits on the powers of the national government
assure the national government would control the state governments
" Now, on of the most essential branches of English liberty is the freedom of one's home. A man's house is his castle"
Which provision in the U.S. Bill of Rights shares the same belief?
right to a fair trial
protection against unreasonable searches and seizures
guarantee against double jeopardy
prohibition against cruel and unusual punishment
What is the primary focus of the First Amendment?
right to self-expression
property rights
rights of the accused
contractual rights
When a group of citizens assemble at a public meeting is protected by . ..
First Amendment
Fifth Amendment
Seventh Amendment
Eighth Amendment
What is protected by the Bill of Rights?
right to vote
right to travel abroad
right to won property
right to petition the government
A primary reason for the passage of the Fourteenth Amendment (1868) was to
punish the South for their secession from the Union
uphold the legality of the Black COdes
continue the Presidential plan for Reconstruction
guarantee citizenship rights to the newly freed slaves
After the Civil War, Southern state legislatures attempted to restrict the rights formerly enslaved persons by enacting Black Codes. How did Congress respond?
They created the Freedman's Bureau
They enacted new laws to punish the South.
They proposed the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendment
They supported settlements of former plantation lands.
What event brought about the adoption of the 13th Amendment?
The removals of federal soldiers in the South during Reconstruction.
The assassination of President Abraham Lincoln
The end of the Civil War and passage of the Emancipation Proclamation.
The need to promote equal educational prospects for minority groups.
"The right of citizens of the United Stats 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 . . "
Which actions did Southern states take to keep African Americans from exercising the rights guaranteed in the amendment above?
deny women the right to vote
pass laws to establish segregated schools
establish property-holding requirements for voting
require complicated tests in literacy in order to vote
During the Reconstruction Era, the Fifteenth Amendment was adopted to grant African Americans
equal protection of the law
freedom
voting rights
educational opportunities
"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 sex. Congress shall have the power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation."
To which amendment in the U.S. Constitution does the above quote refer?
13th Amendment
15th Amendment
19th Amendment
26th Amendment
What has been the impact of the Seventeenth Amendment on the United States?
It allowed the national government to place more restrictions on the actions of state governments
It prevented the power of state governments from enacting Prohibition laws.
It reduced the power of the President over Congress
It led to a more democratically elected Untied States Senate.
Match the group to the amendment that gave them the right to vote.
18 year olds
13th Amendment
15th Amendment
19th Amendment
26th Amendment
Match the group to the amendment that gave them the right to vote.
women
13th Amendment
15th Amendment
19th Amendment
26th Amendment
Match the group to the amendment that gave them the right to vote.
African-American men
13th Amendment
15th Amendment
19th Amendment
26th Amendment
One way the Civil Rights Movement and the Women's Suffrage Movement are similar is that
relied on violence to reach their goals
opposed Supreme Court decisions expanding the rights of the accused
refused to support church or religious leaders
used non violent protest to support disenfranchised groups
The purpose of the 24th Amendment was?
protect voting rights of the poor
protect voting rights of women
protect voting rights of 18 year olds
outlaw literacy tests
The image goes along with which of following amendments
15th Amendment
22nd Amendment
25th Amendment
26th Amendment
In the Election of 1796, Federalist John Adams was elected president while Democratic-Republican Thomas Jefferson, with the second most electoral votes, became Vice President.
This situation was prevented from occurring again with the adoption of which amendment to the Constitution?
12th Amendment
20th Amendment
23rd Amendment
25th Amendment
The lame duck period was shortened by which amendment?
12th Amendment
20th Amendment
22nd Amendment
23rd Amendment
People in Washington D.C. got representation through which amendment?
12th Amendment
22nd Amendment
23rd Amendment
25th Amendment
What does amendment mean?
a change to the Constitution
a new version of the Constitution
a deletion of a part of the Constitution
the adoption of the Constitution
Which of these statements is true about making changes to the Constitution?
It is fast and easy
It a slow process but changes are rarely rejected
It is possible, but difficult
Changes were never meant to happen
How is an amendment proposed? (2 answers)
2/3rds of both Houses of Congress approve of it
The President and both Houses of Congress approve of it
Approved by a majority after 2/3rds of the states call for a National Convention
The Supreme Courts confirms it to be Constitutional
Which of these groups can approve of an Amendment that has been officially been proposed? (2 answers)
Supreme Court
3/4ths of the State Legislatures
3/4ths of the states in State Conventions
The President
3/4ths of Both Houses of Congress
Which of these statements is true about the first 10 amendments to the Constitution? (2 answers)
They were only approved after the Civil War
They were the only amendments to not go through the official approval proces
The were approved almost immediately after the approval of the Constitution
They are called the Bill of Rights
How many amendments have there been to the Constitution?
0
10
21
27
Which article of the Constitution describes the Amendment process?
I
III
V
VII
Which part of the amendment process has never been used?
2/3 of Congress proposes
2/3 of national convention proposes
3/4 of state legislatures ratify
3/4 of state conventions ratify
Which Amendment took ~200 years to ratify?
12th Amendment - Presidential Elections
14th Amendment - Equal Protection
21st Amendment - Repeal of 19th
27th Amendments - Limits on Pay Raises
Which Amendment took ~2 months to ratify?
19th Amendment - Women's Suffrage
14th Amendment - Equal Protection
26th Amendment - Voting Age to 18
28th Amendments - Equal Rights Amendment
The assassination of President Kennedy led to which amendment?
12th
20th
22nd
25th
Match the power to the branch that has it.
The power to decide if an action of the President is constitutional.
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
I Don't Know
Match the power to the branch that has it.
The power to issue pardons which frees a person from prison
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
I Don't Know
Match the power to the branch that has it.
The power to originate all bills having to do with spending.
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
I Don't Know
Match the power to the branch that has it.
The power to negotiate treaties with foreign nations.
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
I Don't Know
Match the power to the branch that has it.
The power to protect individual's rights and liberties from government abuse.
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
I Don't Know
What would be the best title for this group of actions?
Issue writs of certiorari
accepting amicus curiae brief
Ruling an action by the President to be unconstitutional
Actions that led to constitutional amendments
Situations protected by the Bill of Rights
Provisions of Article I of the Constitution
Powers of the U.S. Supreme Court
At the Constitutional Convention, the framers of the U.S. Constitution were in agreement that Congress should be given the power to
declare actions of the President unconstitutional
regulate interstate trade
select the President of the United States
serve for a life term in office
Which power of the Supreme Court expanded its authority beyond what was stated in the original U.S. Constitution?
applying judicial review to state and national laws
changing the operation of the electoral college
increasing the number of Justices on the Supreme Court
eliminating the power of the President to veto bills
People who dodged the draft by fleeing to Canada during the Vietnam War were pardoned by President Jimmy Carter. President Carter was acting under his authority as . . .
chief diplomat of the United States
the individual empowered to negotiate treaties
chief executive of the Untied States
leader of the free world
The U.S. Constitution assigns the power to ratify treaties exclusively to the
U.S. Supreme Court
House of Representatives
U.S. Senate
President
"All bills for raising revenue shall originate in the House of Representatives." - Article I, Section 7 U.S. Constitution
Why did the authors of the U.S. Constitution include this provision?
to allow citizens more influence over spending issues
to assure that all citizens would pay the same amount in taxes
to deny Presidents the power to veto revenue bills
to provide the government with a balanced budget
The section of the U.S. Constitution that grants Congress the power to "make all laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into execution the foregoing powers" has come to be known as the
Judicial Review
Due Process Clause
Supremacy Clause
Elastic Clause
President Obama nominated Sonia Sotomayor to the Supreme Court. Before she could take her seat on the Supreme Court, her appointment had to be
approved by the U.S. Senate
accepted by a majority of members of the Supreme Court
receive a majority vote from the President's Cabinet
obtain a two-thirds vote in the U.S. House of Representatives
The U.S. Constitution grants the Senate the power to
approve all decisions by a state
nominate ambassadors to foreign countries
issue pardons to criminals
try impeachment cases like a court
To win a Presidential election, a candidate must win a
two-thirds vote of a the state legislatures
two-thirds vote in Congress
majority of the popular vote
majority of the Electoral College vote
In the U.S. Constitution, who has the power to bring impeachment charges against a federal official?
U.S. Supreme Court
state legislatures
the President
House of Representatives
Identify the responsivities of each branch of government.
Acts as a jury in a impeachment trial.
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
Identify the responsivities of each branch of government.
Is commander-in-chief of the nation's armed forces
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
Identify the responsivities of each branch of government.
Can declare a law to be unconstitutional
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
Identify the responsivities of each branch of government.
Is responsible for carrying out the laws.
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
Identify the responsivities of each branch of government.
Approve treaties with foreign nations.
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
Which action in the process of electing a President is provided for in the U.S. Constitution?
the opening of a national nominating convention
the President making a speech at his inaugural
a political party adopting a platform
the Electoral College casting ballots
Under the U.S. Constitution, the U.S. Congress was given the power to
issue writs of certiorari
declare acts of the President unconstitutional
admit new states into the Union
write executive orders
Which action would most likely result in the greatest increase in the power of the executive branch?
abolishing the Electoral College
submitting a budget for Congressional approval
broadening the President's wartime authority
lowering the age at which a person can be elected President
