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Mission Possible Day 6

Total questions: 18

Worksheet time: 36mins

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Class
Date
1.

1. SS.7.C.3.14 Refer to the image below to answer the following question.

Which level of government provides this service?

a)

Local

b)

State

c)

Federal

d)

Concurrent

2.

SS.7.C.3.9 The following diagram depicts the lawmaking process at the state and federal level.

Based on these diagrams, what conclusion can be drawn about the Florida and Federal lawmaking processes?

a)

The processes follow the same basic structure

b)

The processes follow opposite structures

c)

The Florida lawmaking process is more difficult

d)

The federal law making process is more difficult

3.

Which list of rights contain rights those listed in the First Amendment?

a)

Freedom of speech, Freedom of religion, Protection from unreasonable searches and seizures

b)

Protection from cruel and unusual punishment, Freedom of press, Right to petition

c)

Reserved powers, Right to a jury trial, Right to an attorney

d)

Freedom of press, Freedom of assembly, Freedom of religion

4.

SS.7.C.2.4 While Alex was at school, police officers broke into his home and took his computer. They did not have a warrant and there was no reason to believe that Alex had broken any laws. Alex was not avoiding the police or planning to move away from his home. Which right did the police officers violate?

a)

The right against unreasonable searches and seizures in the Fourth Amendment

b)

The right to assistance of legal counsel in the Sixth Amendment

c)

The right to due process of law in the Fourteenth Amendment

d)

The right to equal protection of the laws in the Fourteenth Amendment

5.

Below is a quote from the Declaration of Independence.

"For depriving us in many cases, of the benefits of Trial by Jury."

Based on the passage, what was one of the main colonial concerns against the British Monarchy?

a)

Taxation

b)

Representation

c)

Individual rights

d)

Economic freedom

6.

SS.7.C.3.9 A bill is passed by both the House and the Senate. The bill is then submitted to the President. Which is NOT an option for the President?

a)

Let the Bill die in committee

b)

Sign the Bill and it becomes law

c)

Veto the Bill and inform Congress of the reasons for the veto

d)

Not sign the bill and after 10 days, if Congress is not in session, the bill dies

7.

SS.7.C.2.5 Anne works as a journalist for The Daily Mouth. She wrote a story about how Senator Jones has not paid his taxes in ten years. The story ran on the front page and Senator Jones was then forced to resigned from office. He plans to sue The Daily Mouth for damages. Under what circumstances could he sue the paper and win his lawsuit?

a)

He could sue the paper for libel and could win the case if he proved that Tracy had a grudge against him

b)

He could sue the paper for slander and could win the case if he proved that Tracy had a grudge against him

c)

He could sue the paper for libel and could win the case if he proved that the accusations were untrue and his reputation was damaged

d)

He could sue the paper for slander and could win the case if he proved that the accusations were untrue and his reputation was damaged

8.

SS.7.C.3.14 The diagram below shows powers at different levels of government.

Which phrase completes the diagram?

a)

Concurrent powers

b)

Enumerated powers

c)

Reserved powers

d)

Local powers

9.

SS.7.C.2.5 What is the role of the Judicial branch when it comes the safeguarding and limiting of individual rights?

a)

It can independently imprison individuals with no cause

b)

It can independently determine which group of people has rights

c)

It can independently limit the right to a jury trial in all criminal cases

d)

It can independently balance the rights of individuals and the safety of others

10.

SS.7.C.1.3 This cartoon depicts a gathering in 1774.

a)

To support the idea of an absolute monarchy ruling the colonies

b)

To express opposition towards the idea of no taxation with representation

c)

To express opposition towards economic freedom in the colonies

d)

To support the idea of a higher presence of British troops in the colonies

11.

SS.7.C.1.3 In 1765, the British monarchy passed the quartering act that allowed British soldiers to occupy colonial homes and other colonial establishments. Which colonial concern did this British policy directly violate?

a)

Individual rights

b)

Taxation

c)

Representation

d)

Citizenship

12.

  SS.7.C.2.5 In which situation can a person's right to petition be limited by the government?

a)

If the protest is unpopular to the public

b)

If the protest takes away the rights and safety of others

c)

If the protest is expressed through social media

d)

If the protest supports an organized religion

13.

SS.7.C.2.4 What are the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution known as?

a)

Bill of Rights

b)

Virginia Plan

c)

New Jersey Plan

d)

Articles of Confederation

14.

SS.7.C.3.14 The image below to answer the question.

What type of governmental power is responsible for this official document?

a)

Local power

b)

Enumerated power

c)

Reserved power

d)

Concurrent power

15.

SS.7.C.3.9 How can Congress still pass a bill into a law if the President has decided to veto the legislation

a)

1/2 vote in the house and the senate

b)

2/3 vote in the house and the senate

c)

The bill can be sent to the citizens for a vote

d)

The bill can be sent to the state legislatures for a vote

16.

SS.7.C.1.3 How did King George III respond to colonists’ petitions against British policies that supported the idea of taxation without representation?

a)

He ignored colonial concerns and continued to tax the colonists

b)

He decided to allow the colonists to create their on legislature

c)

He looked to other countries to export British goods

d)

He ended all taxes on British goods to support the colonial economy

17.

SS.7.C.2.4 Joseph has own land in Jacksonville for the last fifty years. The federal government has informed him that they will build a highway through his neighborhood and has offered him fair market value for his property. Which principle would force Joseph to give up his land to the government?

a)

Due process

b)

Eminent domain

c)

Habeas corpus

d)

Ex post facto

18.

  SS.7.C.2.5 Below is an excerpt from the unanimous decision of Schenck v. U.S (1919).

 

“The question in every case is whether the words…are of such a nature as to create a clear and present danger…that Congress has a right to prevent.”

 

What is the significance of this statement when balancing the rights of individuals?

a)

The Constitution limits individual rights

b)

The Constitution safeguards individual rights

c)

The Constitution does not limit individual rights

d)

The Constitution does not safeguard individual rights