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Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 25mins
Democracy requires all of the following except a:
form a union
large, powerful upper class
ratification by legislatures or conventions in the states
since birth
Which goal of the Preamble to the Constitution of the United States is illustrated by this cartoon.
Thomas Jefferson
ratification by legislatures or conventions in the states
form a union
large, powerful upper class
Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
Alexander Hamilton
Form a union
1st amendment
Which is necessary to amend the Constitution of the United States?
serve on juries
rule of law
large, powerful upper class
Ratification by legislatures or conventions in the states
Which drawing shows a freedom guaranteed in the 1st Amendment
"I want a lawyer"
"You have the right to remain silent"
"You can help save the forest animals. Petition"
"I am going to vote"
The president must have been a US citizen:
since birth
rule of law
5 years
0 years
"Mayor Convicted of..." "Federal Judge..."
These headlines best illustrate the concept of--
serve on juries
checks and balances
rule of law
engaging in community service
In order for a US citizen to receive a fair trial, other citizens must--
executive, legislative, and judicial
serve on juries
checks and balances
engage in community service
"Aiko and Ian know that some children at their school lack school
supplies. With the support of their principal, parents, and teachers,
they organize a district-wide school supply drive."
By starting this school supply drive, Aiko and Ian are —
Thomas Jefferson
serve on juries
rule of law
engaging in community service
"President Calls a Special Session of Congress"
The principle of United States government that is best illustrated in the headline above is –
engaging in community service
1st amendment
checks and balances
executive, legislative, and judicial
The three main branches of the US government are:
checks and balances
executive, legislative, and judicial
conservative and liberal
engaging in community service
The major function of political parties in America is:
federal
liberals and conservatives
checks and balances
nominating candidates for public office and presenting them to voters
"Senate Approves Presidential..."
This headline illustrates a power of which branch of government?
federal legislative
checks and balances
liberal and conservative
nominating candidates for public office and presenting them to voters
What are the two sides of the political spectrum?
states
liberal and conservative
chief legislator
federal legislative
A common criticism of the Electoral college is that it--
allows a person to win the presidency without a majority of votes
states
liberal and conservative
federal legislative
"Members of Congress, we need to reform the current postal system."
In this situation, the President is acting as the --
1st amendment
federal
liberal and conservative
chief legislator
According to the 10th Amendment of the Bill of Rights, powers not specifically delegated are reserved
to the people or —
education
federal
states
chief legislator
Which level of government can declare war on foreign nations?
federal
registered voters of the city
education
judicial
"I am pleased to announce that I will be running for Mayor in the upcoming election."
One way for Mrs. Jones in the cartoon above to gain this office is to be elected by:
education
registered voters of the city
gerrymandering
states
Which of the following is NOT a factor in determining if one is eligible to vote?
states
gerrymandering
education
1st
Changing voting boundaries to benefit one political party is known as –
registered voters of the city
270
education
gerrymandering
"1st Floor
General District Court
2nd Floor
Circuit Court
3rd Floor
Court of Appeals
4th Floor"
Which floor would a teenager go to for misdemeanor charges?
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
Which action by the Governor of North Carolina is an example of maintaining public safety?
federal legislative
in the senate
sending North Carolina National Guard to help after a disaster
campaign issues
A bill can only be “filibustered” -
in the senate
appeal to the political center
270
executive, legislative, and judicial
In order to win in a presidential election, a candidate must receive ___ electoral votes.
1st
20
amendment
270
Political parties distribute literature about their candidates in order to —
appeal to the political center
educate the electorate about campaign issues
in the senate
1st amendment
In order to win an election, a major party is most likely to –
in the senate
education
liberal and conservative
appeal to the political center
"I want you FDR. Stay and finish the job!"
This campaign poster is most likely trying to--
persuade voters to reelect the candidate
appeal to the political center
education
the cabinet
1. Bill is debated
2. Bill is proposed
3. Bill is voted on by both houses
4. Bill is worked on in committees
What is the correct sequence for the law-making process in Congress?
3,1,2,4
1,2,3,4
2,4,1,3
4,3,2,1
Which person has the best chance of influencing local legislation
end the national income tax
better after-school programs
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raise age requirement for voters
A group of men and women that are the Presidents' advisers are also known as what?
executive
the cabinet
education
judicial review
"State Supreme Court Rules Against City Restrictions on public meetings said to be unconstitutional"
Which legal process does this headline describe?
the cabinet
bush v. gore
executive
judicial review
Supreme Court case found that separate is NOT equal, therefore desegregating public schools?
Brown v. Board of Education
judicial review
Bush v. Gore
gerrymandering
The 2000 presidential election was finally decided by the ____ decision.
communicate with the public
judicial review
the cabinet
Bush v. Gore
"Vote for Congressman Smith, a man fighting for your rights."
This cartoon illustrates how government officials use the media to —
communicate with the public
libel
bush v. gore
gerrymandering
_______ is a written lie about a person that damages his/her reputation.
secretary of state
libel
guard the nation against terrorism
lobbying
The Writ of Habeas Corpus is intended to prevent –
the accused from being unjustly arrested
1st amendment
liberal and conservative
libel
Based on this graph, which statement is most accurate?
lobbying
The college-educated voters were more likely to vote than were non-college-educated voters.
guard the nation against terrorism
secretary of state
The main purpose of the Patriot Act is to:
WWI
lobbying
secretary of state
guard the nation against terrorism
"Dear Representative Shelby,
I represent the Verne County Historic Preservation Society. Please consider voting in favor of Proposition 118 which will ensure the protection of historic sites in Verne County.
Sincerely, Ellis Frankwell"
This letter is an example of —
canada and mexico
secretary of state
lobbying
visa
What is an example of Isolationism?
visa
America remaining neutral through most of WWI
canada and mexico
libel
The cabinet member most responsible for developing American foreign policy is the:
secretary of state
visa
lobbying
canada and mexico
NAFTA created a free trade agreement between the US and –
France
Canada and Mexico
visa
lobbying
A ____ permits you to enter another country and must be obtained from the country you wish to enter.
Thomas Jefferson
passport
education
visa
Which picture shows a service usually provided by the government?
taxi
vet
chef
Community service is important in a democratic nation because it -
addresses local needs and serves the public good
secretary of state
post offices
promote public health
The local government in Virginia most likely created Ordinance 617 in order to --
promote public health
urban
rural
education
Name US Citizen (Y/N) Florida Resident (Y/N) Age
Carlos Y Y 16
Sophia Y Y 21
Kevin Y N 18
Anvi N Y 42
Carlos
Sophia
Kevin
Anvi
Which of the following is NOT typically a city zoning classification?
state
rural
promote public health
visa
State and local taxes can be issued on –
urban
rural
the sale of local goods
visa
