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WorksheetsCivics PMA 3 Review
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 26mins
What are "natural rights" according to John Locke?
Life, Liberty, and Property
Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
Shelter, Food, and Warmth.
Happiness, Love, and Life.
How was Montesquieu's concept of "separation of powers" used in the Constitution?
Outlined the 6 goals of the Preamble.
Established individual rights in the Bill of Rights.
It allowed the president to establish a cabinet of advisors.
Established the 3 branches of government.
Which document contains the concept "consent of the governed?"
Mayflower Compact
Declaration of Independence
Magna Carta
English Bill of Rights
Settlers from England came to the New World and wrote the Mayflower Compact, which was the first written constitution. What concept of government influenced the writing of this document?
self-governance
social contract
natural rights
separation of powers
What was a main weakness of the Articles of Confederation?
Congress had no power to enforce federal laws.
There was no national judicial system.
Any decision had to be unanimous among the 13 states.
Congress could not regulate trade and commerce.
What event demonstrated the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation by not being able to raise an army?
The French and Indian War
The Revolutionary War
Shaun's Revolt
Shay's Rebellion
Which group of people were hesitant to grant power to the central government when writing a new constitution?
Federalists
Anti-Federalists
Democrats
Republicans
What compromise did the Federalists and Anti-Federalists come to when writing a new Constitution?
They limited the amount of time someone can be president to 4 years.
They added a Bill of Rights to establish individual rights.
They split the federal government into 3 branches.
They said only certain states were allowed to have slaves.
What freedoms are protected by the first amendment in the Bill of Rights?
Religion, Assembly, Press, Petition, and Speech.
Religion, Assembly, Press, Protest, and Liberty
Life, Liberty, and Property.
Double Jeopardy, self-incrimination, due process, and eminent domain.
A citizen has a taxidermy shop that specializes in bear arms. The city of Orlando wants to build a soccer stadium on their property. What Constitutional right is being violated?
Right to bear arms
Right to eminent domain
Right to free speech.
Right freedom of worship.
A woman is told by her employer that she is not allowed to wear a head covering even though it is part of her religious beliefs. What constitutional right is being violated?
Right to peaceably assemble
Right to freedom of speech
Right to freedom of worship
Right to a trial by jury.
How many amendments are contained in the Bill of Rights?
24
10
27
5
How has the constitutional protection of free speech shaped the involvement of individuals in social movements in the United States?
It allows citizens to choose social movements they want to support.
It allowed people to support social movements that harm other citizens.
Barred involvement in social movements that speak out against the government.
Required individuals to receive government approval to support social movements.
The Supreme Court case Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier came to the conclusion that the Constitution safeguards the right to freedom of the press for students.
True
False
Tinker v. Des Moines is a court case that established student's clothing as "symbolic speech." What did the conclusion of Tinker v. Des Moines say about the Constitution?
The Constitution does not safeguard individual rights.
The Constitution limits individual rights.
The Constitution does not apply to students.
The Constitution safeguards individual rights.
How does the judicial branch of the United States government protect individual rights?
by ratifying constitutional laws
by creating constitutional laws
by overturning unconstitutional laws
by vetoing unconstitutional laws
Which Supreme Court case limited the freedom of the press for students?
Bush v. Gore
Tinker v. Des Moines
Gideon v. Wainwright
Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier
Which of the following groups would most likely influence public perspectives on this debate?
a group of students
a group of workers
a group of women voters
a group of environmentalists
Which option best represents a way that multiple perspectives are reflected in political participation?
Public meetings
Executive Orders
Governor Mandates
State of the Union address
Which answer choice is an example of a form of government?
Federal
Confederal
Unitary
Democracy
Which form of government allows citizens to vote for officials that decide policies on the citizen's behalf?
Representative Democracy
Direct Democracy
Communism
Socialism
The president can sign or veto amendments that have been ratified by Congress.
True
False
What is the last step in the amendment process for the US Constitution?
The Supreme Court determines if the amendment is constitutional.
The president signs or vetoes the amendment.
3/4 of the states must ratify the amendment.
2/3 of Congress ratify the amendment.
Which level of government would be most responsible for changing the requirements of a teaching license?
Federal
State
City
Local
Which answer choice best explains how the state government would use taxes?
To spend on trash collection.
To mint coins.
To build safer roads and spend on education.
To fund law enforcement and firefighters.
Which principle of individual rights involves people peacefully protesting?
Summary Judgement
Civil Disobedience
Quartering soldiers
Double Jeopardy
What is the impact of the 15th, 19th, and 26th amendments of the US Constitution?
They expanded voting rights for racial minorities, all genders, and young people.
They outlawed all forms of slavery in the US.
They expanded voting rights for non-citizens.
They made it easier to become a citizen in the US.
What was the main effect of abolishing poll taxes in the 24th amendment?
Decreased voter turnout for white voters.
Increased voter turnout for racial minorities.
Decreased voter turnout for racial minorities.
The government received less money from voters.
Which is an example of a check on Congressional Power?
The power of Congress to declare war.
The power of the President to veto a bill.
The power of the states to collect their own taxes.
The power of the Supreme Court to original jurisdiction.
What are the powers that are written in the Constitution for Congress called?
enumerated powers
reserved powers
concurrent powers
legislative powers
Where can a bill originate so it can become a law?
House of Representatives
Senate
Either chamber of Congress
The President
Which is a difference between the House of Representatives and the Senate?
The Senate shares power with state governments.
The Senate is controlled by states with smaller populations.
The House of Representatives has closer ties to the Executive Branch.
The House of Representatives is more representative of states with larger populations.
Congress passes a bill, and then the President vetoes it. What could Congress do to make the bill become law?
Override the veto
Start a recall election
File a lawsuit in court
Impeach the President
Which is an enumerated power of Congress?
the power to negotiate treaties
the power to issue a hunting license
the power to operate public school districts
the power to declare war
When the president nominates an individual to serve as Secretary of State, the Senate must confirm the appointment. Which Constitutional principle does this illustrate?
Separation of Powers
Checks and Balances
Limited Government
Popular Sovereignty
What legal principle expanded the Supreme Court's power and allows them to declare an act of Congress unconstitutional?
bill of attainder
habeas corpus
precedent
judicial review
What legal principle allows the judicial system to use a court case as an example and guide for future court cases?
judicial review
ex post facto
precedence
habeas corpus
Which of the following is a responsibility of the judicial branch of the United States
government?
overriding the president's veto
putting federal laws into effect
making new laws to stop crime
resolving disputes under the law
What is the legislative branch at the local level called?
School Board
Mayor
City Council
City Manager
After a trial verdict, the case can be appealed to a(n) _________ court to review the verdict/the decision.
district
trial
supreme
appellate
In Florida's court system, which is the highest court a case can reach?
U.S. Supreme Court
Florida Supreme Court
Florida Circuit Court
Florida District Court
What is the purpose of a "constitution?"
To tell the people what they can and cannot do.
To give the people more power.
To provide a framework of government.
To give the government more power.
What is significant about Florida's amendment process compared to the US amendment process?
The governor of Florida can sign or veto the amendment.
Florida allows citizens to vote for amendments to be ratified.
The Florida Supreme Court determines if the amendment is allowed by the US constitution.
Florida citizens are allowed to protest if they don't like the amendment.
In Florida's constitution, amendments can be voted on by citizens after it passes Florida's congress. For the US constitution, amendments must be ratified by 2/3's of Congress, and 3/4's of the states. What is the effect of this difference in the amendment process?
The US will eventually change how the Constitution is amended to match Florida's process.
More people will move to Florida to have a voice in their state government.
There are more amendments in Florida's constitution than the US constitution.
Florida's amendments are more supported by the people.
Florida's constitution and the US constitution both have a preamble, articles outlining their frame of government, and amendments.
True
False
Florida passes a law that requires all citizens to watch Star Wars or they will be jailed. What is this law called?
ordinance
statute
act
regulation
The trash collection service has been late to picking up your garbage and they let it pile up outside of your home. Which level of government would be most responsible for this service?
Local
State
Federal
County
Any powers not delegated to the federal government are reserved for the states.
True
False
Which is an example of a concurrent power?
establish local government
declare war
deliver mail
collect taxes
A group of people are protesting outside of an Apple store for not including chargers with their new phones. The police have not broken up the protest because they are not being violent. What constitutional right is protecting this group of people?
The right to peaceably assemble.
The right to eminent domain.
The right to bear arms.
The right to petition the government.
