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What is the term in the Fourteenth Amendment to describe persons who are born or naturalized in the United States?
aliens
citizens
immigrants
residents
joining a military service
obtaining a driver’s license
becoming a naturalized citizen
receiving a social security card
democracy will fail
common good will suffer
citizen will be charged with a crime
citizen will be fined
to provide news media with a guaranteed profit
to keep the news media from controlling the political process
to provide the government with accurate information sources
to keep the government from becoming the primary information source
if Peter could prove that he paid full price for the house already
if Peter was born as a US Citizen, not a naturalized citizen or resident
if the government did not make a reasonable effort to build the park in an uninhabited area
if the government did not offer him fair market price for the home
Amendment I (free speech) and Amendment VI (due process
Amendment I (free press) and Amendment IV (search and seizure)
Amendment IX (unenumerated rights) and Amendment VI (due process)
Amendment IX (Unenumerated rights) and Amendment IV (search and seizure
A more informed society has resulted from which constitutional protection?
trial by jury
free speech
right to bear arms
due process
It led to the 15th Amendment, allowing racial minorities to vote
It led to the 19th Amendment, allowing women to vote
It led to the 26th Amendment, allowing 18-year-olds to vote
It led to the 26th Amendment, allowing 21-year-olds to vote
What lessons did future US leaders learn from the 1974 US Supreme Court case United States vs. Nixon?
the president is accountable for following the laws
the president if responsible for enforcing the laws
the president is not allowed to hold secret talks with foreign governments
the president is not allowed to have private meetings with cabinet members
A citizen is
a member of a community that has rights and responsibilities
a person who votes on a president
a person who pays taxes
a friend to school children
Select all requirements of naturalization.
pass a civics test and interview
live in the US for 5 years
be in the military
take an Oath of Allegiance
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 was an outcome of the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Brown v. Board of Education (1954)?
Administrators may limit the content of students publications.
Public school districts that segregate deny equal protection.
Students have a reduced expectation of privacy in school.
Criminal defendants have the right to an attorney.
U.S. Supreme Court case that upheld a student's First Amendment right to engage in symbolic speech in school was
Miranda vs. Arizona
Tinker vs. Des Moines
Plessy vs. Ferguson
Gideon vs. Wainwright
U.S. Supreme Court case that established judicial review.
Marbury vs. Madison
Tinker vs. Des Moines
Plessy vs. Ferguson
Miranda vs. Arizona
U.S. Supreme Court cases that upheld the Fifth Amendment protection from self-incrimination.
Miranda vs. Arizona
Gideon vs. Wainwright
Plessy vs. Ferguson
Tinker vs. Des Moines
What is the legal process by which a non native citizen becomes a U.S. citizen?
homogenization
Pasteurization
maturation
Naturalization
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?
The newspaper headline below describes a government process.
Why might this have been a difficult election for Richards to win?
Which is NOT a constitutional requirement to run for President?
Which is NOT a Florida constitutional requirement to run for Governor?
Be at least 25 years old
Be a U.S. citizen at least 7 years
Reside in the state to be represented
Be at least 30
Citizen at least 9 years
Reside in the state to be represented
Be at least 35
A natural born citizen
Reside in the US for 14 years
Which type of law deals with issues between the federal government and states, between two or more states, and between the government and citizens?
constitutional law
statutory law
juvenile law
military law
When a disagreement is settled between two people, what type of law is this?
Criminal
Civil
First written code of law in history that we know of. Eye for an eye.
Bill of Rights
Justinians Code
Code of Hammaburi
Constitution
How do modern Democrats and Republicans view taxation?
Democrats tend to favor tax increases to support new social programs more than Republicans.
Republicans tend to favor tax increases to support new social programs more than Democrats.
Democrats tend to favor tax decreases, while Republicans tend to favor keeping tax rates the same.
Republicans tend to favor tax increases, while Democrats tend to favor keeping tax rates the same.
James Madison wrote that “liberty is to faction what air is to fire.” After reading this, Jack points out that the Founders would have wanted more restrictions on lobbyists, special-interest groups, and media influencing the government. What would be a good counterargument?
Elected officials are better able to measure public opinion if there are no interfering factions.
Lobbyists will balance one another in government influence if they are subject to fewer laws.
Political ads, despite their biases, are best able to inform citizens when there are no regulations.
The media, despite its biases, are best able to monitor the government when they are free.
This poster was displayed in 1876. What is primary goal of this propaganda poster?
To encourage people to move to government lands
To discourage people from moving to government lands
To encourage people to move to California
To discourage people from moving to California
Which example involves changing foreign policy?
Congress lifting the oil embargo on a formerly communist government
A Supreme Court hearing on worker discrimination based on national origin
Congress voting to construct an aid center in Florida for political refugees
A Supreme Court justice voting to take a case involving his country of birth
Which action illustrates citizen participation in an international organization?
Samantha teaches others about the history of the United Nations (UN).
Jada volunteers to help raise funds for the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF).
Ethan writes a report on the origins of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).
David reads the annual report published by the World Trade Organization (WTO).
What is the term for a type of government in which one person possesses unlimited power?
Socialism
Communism
Democracy
Autocracy
Kayla sat in the meeting hall and listened to the different candidates for her state's open Senate seat. The candidates debated about their positions on issues. When Election Day came along, she voted for the candidate she thought would best serve her community’s interests. What form of government does Kayla have?
Direct democracy
Representative democracy
Oligarchy
Monarchy
Who has the most power in a unitary system?
Central government
Local government
State government
Regional government
How are the responsibilities of the legislative and executive branches of government different when it comes to treaties?
U.S. Senate proposes treaties; the president carries out foreign treaties.
U.S. Senate negotiates foreign treaties; the president approves treaties.
U.S. Senate carries out foreign treaties; the president proposes treaties.
U.S. Senate ratifies treaties; the president negotiates foreign treaties.
Which of the following accurately describes one way an amendment to the U.S. Constitution may be proposed?
Two-thirds of each house of Congress votes to propose.
Two-thirds of citizens nationwide vote to propose.
Three-fourths of state legislatures vote to propose.
Three-fourths of each house of Congress votes to propose.
Why is a formal amendment process important?
To prevent the Supreme Court from being eliminated
To keep some states from being too powerful
To allow the Constitution to be adjusted as times change
To give the president a role in changing the government
The chart lists some powers of the executive branch. Which of the following is also a power of the executive branch?
Appoints federal judges
Declares acts of Congress unconstitutional
Ratifies treaties
Impeaches and removes judges
Taylor took notes during his civics class comparing the U.S. Constitution with the state of Florida’s Constitution. However, he forgot to write down which set of features applied to which constitution. How can he tell the difference between them?
He remembers that the Florida Constitution does not have a bill of rights, but the U.S.Constitution does.
He remembers that the Florida Constitution does not allow for the executive branch to establish a cabinet, but the U.S. Constitution does.
He remembers that the Florida Constitution has five methods to propose an amendment, but the U.S. Constitution only has two.
He remembers that the Florida Constitution gives the executive branch power over military forces, while the U.S. Constitution does not.
Which service is performed by local government?
Delivering mail
Granting teacher certificates
Minting quarters
Providing fire protection
This poster was displayed in 1947, at the beginning of the Cold War. How can the information on this poster best be categorized?
Advertisement
Entertainment
Informational
Propaganda
These charts compare public and private trash-collection services. Evelyn is preparing to speak to her fellow city council members about trash collection in the city. She looks at a chart made by her aide. Which argument could she make in favor of using the current city trash-collection service instead of a private service?
Can replacement will be easier if the city service collects trash.
Recycling will increase if the city service collects trash.
Residents will pay less if the city service collects trash.
There will be more jobs available if the city service collects trash.
Fred is a homeowner interested in conserving the desert surrounding his home. Michaela is a nurse at the local children's hospital with three children of her own. Carlos is the owner of a medical supply company active in the local running club. Gina is a community college student who will soon be transferring to the local university to complete her degree. Which person would be most likely to vote “yes” to raise local taxes to pay for construction of a new hospital?
Fred, because he wants the vacant lot near him to be used for construction
Michaela, because public funding would be split between two hospitals
Carlos, because he will profit from supplying the new business
Gina, because she will need to find work when she graduates
The political campaign posters are for two candidates running for the U.S. Senate. According to the information on the posters, which individual would more likely vote for Aleksi Alho?
A voter concerned about leadership experience
A voter concerned about women’s rights
A voter concerned about protecting the rights of the accused
A voter concerned about rising unemployment in the state
The political campaign posters below are for two candidates running for the U.S. Senate. According to the information on the posters, what is one reason Petra could be considered more qualified than Aleksi to be elected to the U.S. Senate?
Her business experience
Her educational experience
Her political experience
Her lobbyist experience
Flora is concerned because her little brother became ill at school. The doctor explains he has the flu. "I've seen an increase in flu cases among children the past few years," says the doctor. "Many children need flu shots, but their parents can't afford them." Flora decides to take action. Which should be Flora’s final step in attempting to encourage her community to provide lowcost flu shots?
Identify public policy alternatives by talking to her doctor about options to locate funding for shots.
Outline her citizen-action plan to the local health department proposing it offer a low-cost vaccination clinic.
Evaluate public policy alternatives by speaking to federal health officials about similar efforts in other communities.
Conduct background research by visiting reliable web sites to read about side effects of flu shots.
The statement below justifies an international action. Which international action is President Johnson justifying with this speech?
Sending troops to stabilize a region
Using sanctions against a country
Sending humanitarian aid to a country
Using nuclear weapons to end a war
This diagram shows two different forms of government. Which statement completes the diagram?
In a confederal system, city governments have the most power.
In a confederal system, international associations have the most power.
In a confederal system, state governments have the most power.
In a confederal system, the people have the most power.
The newspaper headline below describes an event in U.S. history. Which parts of the national government participated in the process described in the newspaper headline?
Senate and president
House of Representatives and Senate
Supreme Court and president
Supreme Court and House of Representatives
The diagram outlines the appeals path through a state court system. Which court completes the diagram?
Court of Veterans Appeals
Florida Supreme Court
U.S. court of appeals
State-level court of claims
Claude runs a chain of tourist businesses in Florida. He imports T-shirts from Haiti to sell in his stores. One day, student protesters damage several of his shops, demanding that he pay his workers in Haiti a fair wage. Claude estimates the damage at $4,000. Claude sues the protestors for the damage they cause. Where is the original jurisdiction of this case?
This is a local small-claims case.
This is a local challenge to international trade.
This is a federal small-claims case.
This is a federal challenge to international trade.
These statements are from the Declaration of Independence. Which statement reflects the Enlightenment ideas of natural law as expressed by Locke?
A. All men... are endowed... with certain unalienable Rights
B. He has... obstructed the Laws... refusing to pass others
C. Mankind are more disposed to suffer... than to right themselves
D. The history of the present King... the establishment of an absolute Tyranny
What did many American colonists use Thomas Paine's Common Sense to justify?
Acts of sabotage against British merchants
Declaring independence from Britain
Joining the army instead of the militia
Supporting the British monarchy
The diagram describes a cause that led to the writing of the Declaration of Independence. Which action completes the diagram?
British eliminate all taxes on colonists
Colonists vote to elect new member of Parliament
British ignore colonist grievances
Colonist send troops to Britain in protest
The Declaration of Independence included these complaints: • Taxation without representation • Limiting judicial powers • Quartering Troops • Dissolving legislature
Which complaint should be added to this list?
Requiring colonists to send representation to Parliament
Suspending trial by jury in many cases
Ordering colonists to move from Native American land
Allowing the wealthy to avoid local laws
The passage was written by John Locke in his Second Treatise of Civil Government. Based on this passage, with which complaint in the Declaration of Independence would John Locke agree?
He has affected to render the Military independent of and superior to the Civil power.
He has erected a multitude of New Offices, and sent hither swarms of Officers to harass our people...
He has kept among us, in times of peace, Standing Armies without the Consent of our legislatures.
He has refused his Assent to Laws, the most wholesome and necessary for the public good.
Which of the following was a weakness of the Articles of Confederation?
The government did not have a separate judicial branch.
The states could not print their own currency.
The president was able to spend taxes freely.
The government had too much power over trade.
Which statement describes a difference between the state and federal governments under the U.S. Constitution?
Only the federal government provides for public welfare.
Only the federal government charters banks.
Only the federal government borrows money.
Only the federal government regulates interstate trade.
The table shows lobbying methods and their associated costs and time required. Lela wants to show her district’s representative in Congress that there is a lot of popular support of an upcoming bill. She has drawn up a chart of lobbying methods. She wants to lobby indirectly, but she does not have much money, and her deadline is a month from now. Which are her best options?
An online petition and letters to citizens
Calling citizens by phone and letters to citizens
Emailing the representative and an online petition
Group rally event and emailing the representative
Following the 1966 Supreme Court decision in Miranda v. Arizona, police began informing people placed under arrest that they "have the right to remain silent." What basic freedom is this meant to protect, and how does it affect arrested individuals?
The right to freedom of speech; it provides them with the ability to speak to their attorneys without fear of incrimination.
The protection against self-incrimination; it informs them that speaking to law enforcement could incriminate them.
The protection of due process; it prevents convicted offenders from receiving cruel and unusual punishments.
The right to freedom of assembly; it prevents law enforcement from asking them questions without the presence of an attorney.
What happened in American schools after the 1954 U.S. Supreme Court decision in Brown v. Board of Education?
States could continue segregation as long as facilities were separate but equal.
Individuals of different races voluntarily stopped all forms of school segregation.
The federal government ordered that states desegregate classes.
Desegregation was ordered for only high schools.
How did passage of this legislation affect the political process in the United States?
It enforced the Fifteenth Amendment, protecting the right of racial minorities to vote.
It enforced the Nineteenth Amendment, protecting the right of women to vote.
It extended suffrage to U.S. citizens, allowing 18-year-olds to vote.
It extended suffrage to U.S. citizens, allowing 21-year-olds to vote.
How did opinions like the one shown in this news story affect the political process in the United States?
It led to the Fifteenth Amendment, allowing racial minorities to vote.
It led to the Nineteenth Amendment, allowing women to vote.
It led to the Twenty-Sixth Amendment, allowing 18-year-olds to vote.
It led to the Twenty-Sixth Amendment, allowing 21-year-olds to vote.
How did the U.S. Constitution address the problem under the Articles of Confederation that Congress had no power to ensure its laws were followed by the states?
It created an executive branch to enforce laws.
It gave each state sovereign authority over its laws.
It required the president to resolve disputes between states.
It required unanimous consent of states to create new laws.
What does the phrase "insure domestic tranquility" in the Preamble of the Constitution mean?
Give land to the homeless
Fight wars on foreign soil
Keep the homeland at peace
Provide citizens with insurance
This diagram shows the purpose of government according to the Preamble of the Constitution. Which phrases complete the diagram?
depends on people; serve the people
depends on law; maintain the law
depends on legislators; serve legislators
depends on liberty; maintain those liberties
These boxes describe two events relating to the U.S. government. What constitutional principles are demonstrated in examples A and B?
Example A: checks and balances; Example B: separation of powers
Example A: checks and balances; Example B: judicial review
Example A: separation of powers; Example B: individual rights
Example A: separation of powers; Example B: checks and balances
The passage is from Federalist 51, written by James Madison in 1788. Which constitutional principle does Madison describe in the passage?
Popular sovereignty
Judicial review
Checks and balances
Separation of powers
Which viewpoint was common among Anti-Federalists?
There is no need for a separate Bill of Rights.
The Constitution does not give enough power to the states.
The Constitution will not strengthen the government
A strong national government will protect the people in times of crisis.
How does rule of law affect U.S. government officials and institutions?
It holds government officials and institutions accountable to the law.
It requires government officials and institutions to create new laws.
It prevents government officials and institutions from making their work public.
. It ensures government officials and institutions are exempt from laws.
What is a government that is run by the people, either directly or indirectly?
Democracy
Oligarchy
Autocracy
Communism
What is the term used in the Fourteenth Amendment to describe persons who are born or naturalized in the United States?
Aliens
Citizens
Immigrants
Residents
This graph shows the number of naturalized U.S. citizens from 2000 to 2008. Which of the following statements can be inferred from this graph?
Naturalization has become less popular than it was in the past.
Naturalization has steadily increased voter turnout.
Naturalization laws have become increasingly strict over time.
Naturalization leads to a larger pool of voters.
This box lists actions that citizens can take. What will happen if a citizen does NOT perform these actions?
The democracy will fail.
The common good will suffer.
The citizen will be charged with a crime.
The citizen will be fined.
The illustration shows a legal tax document. Which of the following is one reason why citizens are required to file such documents with the government?
To ensure that students can go to private schools
To ensure the operation of international trade
To provide a fair report of business practices
To provide social programs for needy citizens
Which situation does NOT involve a right protected by the Bill of Rights?
Freedom to publish opinions in the local newspaper
The ability to own a gun, as long as the laws are followed
The guarantee of a well-paying job
Freedom to join the church of choice
Peter Brown has lived in his home since he was a child. Now the department of parks and recreation wants to tear down his neighborhood to build a park. A government official comes to visit Peter and offers to buy the house from him. Peter refuses. The official says that the government will now seize the property under the constitutional power of "eminent domain." According to the U.S. Constitution, under what circumstances would Peter win his fight to keep his home?
If Peter could prove that he had paid the full price of the house already
If Peter was born as a citizen of the United States, not a naturalized citizen or resident
If the government did not make a reasonable effort to build the park in an uninhabited area
If the government did not offer him fair market price for his home
Ben was prosecuted and convicted in state court for speaking out publicly against the governor. During his trial, he was denied the counsel of a lawyer. Two years later, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned his conviction, explaining that the state had not guaranteed Ben’s constitutional rights. Which amendments apply to this case?
Amendment I (free speech) and Amendment VI (due process)
Amendment I (free press) and Amendment IV (search and seizure)
Amendment IX (unenumerated rights) and Amendment VI (due process)
Amendment IX (unenumerated rights) and Amendment IV (search and seizure)
Anne Tracy works as a journalist for The Daily Mouth. She wrote a story about how Senator Jones cheated on a law school exam. She interviewed witnesses who saw the senator cheating. The story ran on the front page. Senator Jones denied the charges. Then he resigned from office. He plans to sue The Daily Mouth for damages. Under what circumstances could he sue the paper and win his lawsuit?
He could sue the paper for libel and could win the case if he proved that Tracy had a grudge against him
He could sue the paper for slander and could win the case if he proved that Tracy had a grudge against him.
He could sue the paper for libel and could win the case if he proved that the accusations were untrue and his reputation was hurt.
He could sue the paper for slander and could win the case if he proved that the accusations were untrue and his reputation was hurt.
The constitutional guarantee of a free press has resulted in
a government more likely to hide its actions from the people
a government more responsive to the needs of the people
the establishment of English as the official language of the United States
the establishment of government-run news organizations
A more informed society has resulted from which constitutional protection?
Trial by jury
Free speech
Right to bear arms
Due process
Below are views for and against the increase of minimum wage. Which conclusion can be drawn from the views?
Minimum wage changes impact both small business owners and employees.
Minimum wage changes impact small-business owners more than employees.
Minimum wage changes impact employees more than small-business owners.
Minimum wage changes have little impact employees or small-business owners.
Source: Public Domain Based on the passage, which action in the modern political system would Elizabeth Cady Stanton support?Benchmark SS.7.C.3.5
How does monarchy differ from other forms of government?
What do a republic and a direct democracy have in common?
The scenario below describes a government decision. --------------------------- A self-appointed council amends the country’s constitution. --------------------------- Based on the scenario, which form of government is taking action?
Which level of government provides the most services to citizens?
Where is power concentrated in a unitary system of government?
What system of government was in place after the United States adopted the U.S. Constitution?
What 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
Which action represents an individual exercising a constitutional right?
Summary judgment
Quartering soldiers
Civil disobedience
Double jeopardy
We the People of the United States, in order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, ensure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.
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
Which principle is included in the U.S. Constitution?
Rule of law
Right to trial
Capitalism
Confederalism
This scenario below describes a U.S Supreme Court decision from 1919:
"The U.S. Supreme Court ruled against a Socialist Party member who was arrested and convicted for distributing a pamphlet during World War I stating that: "The Socialist Party says that... officers of the law... violate the... United States Constitution, the Supreme Law of the Land, when they refuse to recognize your right to assert your opposition to the draft. "The Supreme Court reasoned that the ideas found in the pamphlet represented a "clear and present danger" to the county if supporters of the ideas found in the pamphlet refused to serve in the military."
Upon which constitutional principle did the U.S. Supreme Court make its decision?
Due process
Executive privilege
Independent judiciary
Freedom of speech
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
The diagram shows that the colonists formed some of their political views from some historical documents. Which phrase completes the diagram?
Separation of Powers
Economic Freedom
Self-Government
Individual Rights
The passage is from Federalist No. 47, written by James Madison in 1788.
Based on this passage, which constitutional principle does Madison describe?
Separation of powers
Checks and balances
Popular sovereignty
Judicial review
Below is a statement made by Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld.
What type of political communication is being referenced in the statement?
bias
persuasion
propaganda
symbolism
The newspaper details an important step in amending the U.S. Constitution.
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 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
Which spending increase would the Democratic Party likely support?
homeland security
space exploration
education
military
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.
What is a responsibility of the U.S. Senate in foreign polity?
nominating ambassadors
introducing tax bills
negotiating treaties
ratifying treaties
The statement below is from a document produced by an international organization.
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
Which list includes the roles of the presidents?
Chief Justice, Commander-in-Chief
Commander-in-Chief, Chief Executive
Speaker of the House, Chief Executive
Speaker of the House, Chief Justice
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.
which court complete the diagram
court of veterans appeals
court of appeals
military court
claims court
Which documents influenced the colonists' views of government?
Common Sense, Articles of Confederation, Declaration of the Rights of Man
Virginia Declaration of Rights, Common Sense, Bill of Rights
Magna Carta, Mayflower Compact, Common Sense
Magna Carta, Iroquois Constitution, Common Sense
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.
Which documents addressed colonial concerns about English policies?
Declaration of Independence
Mayflower Compact
U.S. Constitution
Bill of Rights
based on the table, what could be predicted about the impact of permanent residents on government?
The number of person seeking citizenship by law of soil would decline.
The number of persons seeking citizenship by law of blood would increase.
The number of persons seeking naturalization would be affected by elections for Congress.
The number of persons seeking naturalization would be affected by elections for governor.
Which statement reflects the Enlightenment ideas of natural law as expressed by Locke
A
B
C
D
Which action completes the diagram?
British eliminate all taxes on colonists
Colonists vote to elect new member of Parliament
British ignore colonist grievances
Colonist send troops to Britain in protest
Source: Public Domain Based on the passage, which action in the modern political system would Elizabeth Cady Stanton support?Benchmark SS.7.C.3.5
How does monarchy differ from other forms of government?
What do a republic and a direct democracy have in common?
The scenario below describes a government decision. --------------------------- A self-appointed council amends the country’s constitution. --------------------------- Based on the scenario, which form of government is taking action?
Which level of government provides the most services to citizens?
Where is power concentrated in a unitary system of government?
What system of government was in place after the United States adopted the U.S. Constitution?
What 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
Which action represents an individual exercising a constitutional right?
Summary judgment
Quartering soldiers
Civil disobedience
Double jeopardy
We the People of the United States, in order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, ensure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.
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
Which principle is included in the U.S. Constitution?
Rule of law
Right to trial
Capitalism
Confederalism
This scenario below describes a U.S Supreme Court decision from 1919:
"The U.S. Supreme Court ruled against a Socialist Party member who was arrested and convicted for distributing a pamphlet during World War I stating that: "The Socialist Party says that... officers of the law... violate the... United States Constitution, the Supreme Law of the Land, when they refuse to recognize your right to assert your opposition to the draft. "The Supreme Court reasoned that the ideas found in the pamphlet represented a "clear and present danger" to the county if supporters of the ideas found in the pamphlet refused to serve in the military."
Upon which constitutional principle did the U.S. Supreme Court make its decision?
Due process
Executive privilege
Independent judiciary
Freedom of speech
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
The diagram shows that the colonists formed some of their political views from some historical documents. Which phrase completes the diagram?
Separation of Powers
Economic Freedom
Self-Government
Individual Rights
The passage is from Federalist No. 47, written by James Madison in 1788.
Based on this passage, which constitutional principle does Madison describe?
Separation of powers
Checks and balances
Popular sovereignty
Judicial review
Below is a statement made by Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld.
What type of political communication is being referenced in the statement?
bias
persuasion
propaganda
symbolism
The newspaper details an important step in amending the U.S. Constitution.
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 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
Which spending increase would the Democratic Party likely support?
homeland security
space exploration
education
military
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.
What is a responsibility of the U.S. Senate in foreign polity?
nominating ambassadors
introducing tax bills
negotiating treaties
ratifying treaties
The statement below is from a document produced by an international organization.
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
Which list includes the roles of the presidents?
Chief Justice, Commander-in-Chief
Commander-in-Chief, Chief Executive
Speaker of the House, Chief Executive
Speaker of the House, Chief Justice
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.
which court complete the diagram
court of veterans appeals
court of appeals
military court
claims court
Which documents influenced the colonists' views of government?
Common Sense, Articles of Confederation, Declaration of the Rights of Man
Virginia Declaration of Rights, Common Sense, Bill of Rights
Magna Carta, Mayflower Compact, Common Sense
Magna Carta, Iroquois Constitution, Common Sense
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.
Which documents addressed colonial concerns about English policies?
Declaration of Independence
Mayflower Compact
U.S. Constitution
Bill of Rights
based on the table, what could be predicted about the impact of permanent residents on government?
The number of person seeking citizenship by law of soil would decline.
The number of persons seeking citizenship by law of blood would increase.
The number of persons seeking naturalization would be affected by elections for Congress.
The number of persons seeking naturalization would be affected by elections for governor.
Which statement reflects the Enlightenment ideas of natural law as expressed by Locke
A
B
C
D
Which action completes the diagram?
British eliminate all taxes on colonists
Colonists vote to elect new member of Parliament
British ignore colonist grievances
Colonist send troops to Britain in protest
