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US History STAAR Review 1

Total questions: 176

Worksheet time: 1hrs 28mins

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Class
Date
1.

Which of the following are guaranteed by the First Amendment? Choose the THREE correct answers.

a)

the right to assemble and petition the government

b)

the right to bear arms

c)

the right to a trial by jury

d)

the right to freedom of speech and of religion

e)

the right to freedom of the press

2.

This is NOT a power of the Judicial Branch.

a)

Rule on cases involving treason

b)

Decide on the 'Constitutionality' of laws

c)

Impeachment of the president

d)

Rule on Supreme Court cases

3.

In Michigan, you must be 16 years old to drive a car. What amendment guarantees this?

a)

2nd Amendment

b)

3rd Amendment

c)

5th Amendment

d)

10th Amendment

4.

This is NOT a power of the Legislative Branch.

a)

Coin money

b)

Draft laws

c)

Declare war

d)

Decide on the 'Constitutionality' of laws

5.

When creating the legislative branch there were two proposed plans.  Which plan wanted states to have more votes based on population? 

a)

Connecticut Plan 

b)

Virginia Plan

c)

New Jersey Plan

d)

3/5th's Plan 

6.

Which amendment states that citizens have more rights than those listed in the Bill of Rights?

a)

Sixth Amendment

b)

Seventh Amendment

c)

Eighth Amendment

d)

Ninth Amendment

7.

Which answer best describes this passage from the Preamble?

"to secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity"

a)

To guarantee freedoms and liberties only to those who can vote.

b)

To guarantee freedoms and liberties only to the first colonists.

c)

To guarantee freedoms and liberties to all Americans, including our future generations.

d)

To guarantee freedoms and liberties to all Americans, except immigrants.

8.

What best describes the purpose of the Preamble?

a)

To lay out each chapter of the Constitution

b)

To lay out the goals of the Constitution

c)

To declare independence from Great Britain

d)

To declare war against France

9.

Which branch of government has the power to veto laws, and has the duty to enforce the laws?

a)

Judicial Branch

b)

Executive Branch

c)

Legislative Branch

10.

Which amendment guarantees the right to a speedy public trial and a lawyer?

a)

Sixth Amendment

b)

Seventh Amendment

c)

Eighth Amendment

d)

Ninth Amendment

11.

Jane is told she did not get a job due to her religious preferences. This is a violation of...

a)

2nd Amendment

b)

8th Amendment

c)

1st Amendment

d)

3rd Amendment

12.

What best describes the meaning of popular sovereignty?

a)

A government who gets power from the people.

b)

A government who gets power from a small group of elites.

c)

A government who gets power based on family and heritage.

d)

A government who gets power by force.

13.

Which amendment protects from cruel and unusual punishment?

a)

Sixth Amendment

b)

Seventh Amendment

c)

Eighth Amendment

d)

Ninth Amendment

14.

Sandy is sentenced to life in prison for shoplifting. This is a violation of...

a)

8th Amendment

b)

2nd Amendment

c)

3rd Amendment

d)

4th Amendment

15.

The original purpose of the Constitutional Convention was to:

a)

create a new Constitution

b)

eliminate slavery in the United States

c)

improve the Articles of Confederation

d)

select a new president of the United States

16.

What answer best describes the purpose of the Bill of Rights?

a)

The people's check on the government.

b)

The governments way of making sure people obey the laws at all times.

c)

A list of laws that apply to some, but not others.

d)

A list of rights that only apply to members of the government.

17.

Which branch of government has the power to override a veto, and has the duty to propose and pass laws?

a)

Judicial Branch

b)

Executive Branch

c)

Legislative Branch

18.

Which amendment prevents the military from forcing citizens to house soldiers?

a)

Second Amendment

b)

Third Amendment

c)

Fourth Amendment

d)

Fifth Amendment

19.

Which branch of government has the power to strike down laws that violate the Constitution?

a)

Judicial Branch

b)

Executive Branch

c)

Legislative Branch

20.

The issue of enslaved people for the purpose of representation was the main issue of -

a)

Great Compromise

b)

Three-Fifths Compromise

c)

One-Third Compromise

d)

Slave Compromise

21.

In the United States, you have the choice to spend your time in anyway you want, as long as it does not violate the Constitutional rights of others. What amendment guarantees this?

a)

2nd Amendment

b)

7th Amendment

c)

9th Amendment

d)

3rd Amendment

22.

What document replaced the Articles of Confederation and established a new national government? 

a)

The Declaration of Independence 

b)

The Magna Carta 

c)

The Constitution 

d)

The English Bill of Rights 

23.

What best describes the meaning of "checks and balances"?

a)

a principle of the Constitution that gives the Judicial Branch all powers.

b)

a principle of the Constitution that gives the Executive Branch the final say on all decisions.

c)

a principle of the Constitution that gives each branch of government the power to check (or limit) the powers of other branches.

d)

a principle of the Constitution that gives the Legislative Branch the power to impeach anyone they want for no reason.

24.

"Each branch of government has a particular power that no other branch has." What Constitutional principal best describes this?

a)

Individual Rights

b)

Separation of Power

c)

Republicanism

d)

Federalism

25.

The Great Compromise settled the dispute between the Virginia Plan and the New Jersey Plan by:

a)

counting only half of the enslaved population in each state

b)

eliminating the two houses of Congress

c)

allowing states to be represented equally in the Senate, and by population in the House or Representatives

d)

appointing a president for life

26.

The final outcome of the Constitutional Convention was that the delegates:

a)

created a new Constitution

b)

eliminated slavery in the United States

c)

improved the Articles of Confederation

d)

selected a new president of the United States

27.

Mark's home is searched by police, who do not have a warrant to do so. This is a violation of...

a)

6th Amendment

b)

1st Amendment

c)

2nd Amendment

d)

4th Amendment

28.

In order to get states to ratify the Constitution, what did Federalists promise to add to it that the Anti-Federalists demanded?

a)

A Bill of Rights guaranteed to all citizens

b)

A promise never to outlaw slavery

c)

A way for the federal government to overrule state laws

d)

a new process for appointing Supreme Court Justices

29.

This is NOT a power of the Executive Branch.

a)

Veto override

b)

Sign executive orders

c)

Veto

d)

Appoint federal judges

30.

Which of the following settled the dispute between Northern states and Southern states over how enslaved people should be counted for determining representation in Congress?

a)

The Great Compromise

b)

The Three-Fifths Compromise

c)

The Bill of Rights

d)

The Elastic Clause

31.

Which amendment protects the right to bear arms?

a)

Second Amendment

b)

Third Amendment

c)

Fourth Amendment

d)

Fifth Amendment

32.

Which amendment protects people from having to testify at their own criminal trial?

a)

Second Amendment

b)

Third Amendment

c)

Fourth Amendment

d)

Fifth Amendment

33.

Which amendment protects from searches and seizures?

a)

Second Amendment

b)

Third Amendment

c)

Fourth Amendment

d)

Fifth Amendment

34.

Which amendment gives citizens the right to a trial in civil cases?

a)

Sixth Amendment

b)

Seventh Amendment

c)

Eighth Amendment

d)

Ninth Amendment

35.

How did the Virginia Plan differ from the New Jersey Plan?

a)

The Virginia Plan called for a one-house legislature while the New Jersey plan called for a legislature with two houses.

b)

The Virginia Plan called for the end of the slave trade while the New Jersey Plan called for the slave trade to continue.

c)

The Virginia Plan proposed that representation should be based on state population while the New Jersey Plan proposed equal representation.

d)

The Virginia Plan proposed that slaves should not count for representation while the New Jersey plan proposed that slaves should not count for taxation.

36.

Jefferson appointed among others ___ Secretary of state and ___ as secretary of treasurer

a)

Adams and Marbury

b)

Marshall and Monroe

c)

Madison and Gallatin

d)

Hamilton and Burr

37.

An oil barge driven by Sara Mann and belonging to the State of Alabama has a massive oil leak in the Gulf of Mexico. The leaked oil damages the beautiful beaches of Destin, Panama City and Ft Walton. The oil also endangers the shrimp and crab industry of Florida. The state of Florida sues the State of Alabama. Which court has jurisdiction over the case?

a)

US Supreme Court

b)

Florida Supreme Court

c)

US Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit

d)

US District Court for the Northern District of Florida

38.

Who does Jackson appeal too

a)

Rich

b)

Poor

c)

Common

d)

Elite

39.

What is specie

a)

Types of anmials

b)

Money

c)

Another way to special

d)

None of the above

40.

What new political party is created over their dislike for Jackson

a)

Whigs

b)

Democrates

c)

Republicans

d)

Tories

41.

What are the three main levels of the federal courts

a)

District courts, court of appeals, US Supreme Court

b)

city courts, state courts, US Supreme Court

c)

Mayors Court, city court, US Supreme Court

d)

District court, Magistrate court, US Supreme Court

42.

Mateo Morales lives in Miami. He has a contract dispute with another hotel owner, Joel Vincent, in Tampa for less than $15,000. In which court should Mateo seek help?

a)

US District Court

b)

Florida Circuit Court

c)

Florida County Court

d)

Florida District Court of Appeals

43.

Th main job of the Judicial Branch is

a)

interpret the law

b)

make the law

c)

enforce the law

d)

provide a jury

44.

The power to declare laws unconstitutional

a)

Appeal

b)

Verdict

c)

Evidence

d)

Judicial Review

e)

Nullify

45.

How does an appellate court differ from a trial court?

a)

An Appellate Court usually has a jury

b)

An Appellate Court decides issued of fact

c)

An Appellate Court examines more witnesses

d)

An Appellate Court reviews another courts decision

46.

What step can a party immediately take once it loses its case in the US District Court?

a)

It can appeal to the US Supreme Court

b)

It can appeal to the Florida Supreme Court

c)

It can appeal to the US Circuit Court of Appeals

d)

It can appeal to the Florida District Court of Appeals

47.

What are the 4 levels of the State of Florida Court System from lower to highest?

a)

FL Supreme Court, FL. District Court, Palm Beach Circuit Court, Palm Beach County Court

b)

Palm Beach County Court, Palm Beach circuit Court, Florida District Court, FL Supreme Court

c)

Fl District Court, Fl Supreme Court, Palm Beach County Court, Palm Beach Circuit Court

d)

Palm Beach County Court, Florida District Court, Palm Beach Circuit Court, FL Supreme Court

48.

The right to be judged by an impartial group of one's peers refers to?

a)

a judge

b)

a lawyer

c)

a jury

d)

The Supreme Court

49.

Alex Ricetti's tree fell in the last storm and damaged the car of his neighbor, Noa Dagan. Alex did not have insurance that covered this type of accident and has not paid Noa for the damage. Noa decides to sue Alex in court. What type of lawsuit will this be?

a)

civil

b)

military

c)

criminal

d)

constitutional

50.

Which is a benefit of Rule of Law? (look up words you don't know)

a)

Bureaucratic government procedures are reduced

b)

Government decisions are based on the will of the majority

c)

Government officials can act on their own instincts in emergencies

d)

Citizens are protected from arbitrary and oppressive uses of government power

51.

Which political party believed in a small federal government

a)

Republican-Democratic

b)

Democratic-Republican

c)

Federalist

d)

Anti-Federalist

52.

What Compromise would gradually lower tariffs

a)

Compromise of 1850

b)

Compromise of 1820

c)

Compromise of 1833

d)

Compromise of 1845

53.

Who is the first Vice president to become president due to the presidents death

a)

Monroe

b)

Jackson

c)

Tyler

d)

Taylor

54.

It what ways does the power of judicial review act as a check?

a)

Courts can check on other courts to make sure the are acting Constitutionally

b)

Courts can declare congressional acts unconstitutional

c)

Courts can impeach the president

d)

Courts can review acts of other courts

55.

Who elects the president if there is no clear winner?

a)

Senate

b)

Revote

c)

House

d)

Supreme Court

56.

To legally cancel

a)

Appeal

b)

Verdict

c)

Evidence

d)

Judicial Review

e)

Nullify

57.

Who owned Louisiana before it was traded to France?

a)

France

b)

America

c)

Italy

d)

Spain

58.

Which statement identifies an important difference between criminal and civil trials?

a)

Juries can only hear criminal cases

b)

Only a criminal proceeding can be appealed

c)

Lawyers only cross examine witnesses in criminal trials

d)

The defendant is presumes innocent only in criminal trials

59.

___ and ___ lead the expedition, known as the Corpse of discovery

a)

Shaggy and Scooby

b)

Monica and Rachel

c)

Louis and Clance

d)

Lewis and Clark

60.

Why do US Supreme Court Justices serve for life?

a)

It is hard to find good juges

b)

To give them more power than the president and Congress

c)

So they can make decisions free from public or political pressure

d)

The Constitution says so

61.

This is the Era/Age of

a)

Monroe

b)

Madison

c)

Good Feelings

d)

Jackson

62.

The Supreme Court ruled _______________ the Native Americans

a)

Against

b)

In favor of

63.

Who did Jefferson serve as Vice President for?

a)

Alexander Hamilton

b)

George Washington

c)

Obama Care

d)

Benjamin Franklin

64.

What is the only level of federal courts that has a jury?

a)

Circuit Curt of Appeals

b)

District Court

c)

Supreme Court

d)

Divorce Court

65.

Who was nicknamed the little magician

a)

Tyler

b)

Buren

c)

Jackson

d)

Robs

66.

Anything used by a lawyer to prove their client's side of the story is what really happened

a)

Appeal

b)

Verdict

c)

Evidence

d)

Judicial Review

e)

Nullify

67.

Which of these best describes Jackson's relationship with the Native Americans

a)

Good

b)

Bad

68.

The raised tariff under J.Q. Adams and Jackson was known as what in the NORTH

a)

Tariff of abomination

b)

American System

c)

Roads Diverge Tax

d)

Upper Tax

69.

Of the following, what may happen following a guilty verdict in a criminal case?

a)

A US Court of Appeals asks to review the case

b)

he Criminal case becomes a civil case

c)

the defendant appeals the case to a higher court

d)

the US Supreme Court automatically reviews the case

70.

The raised tariff under J.Q. Adams and Jackson was known as what in the SOUTH

a)

Tariff of abomination

b)

American System

c)

Roads Diverge Tax

d)

Upper Tax

71.

The Native Americans would be moved West of what river

a)

Ohio

b)

Mississippi

c)

Oregon

d)

St. Louis

72.

Who was nicknamed Tippecanoe

a)

Jackson

b)

Buren

c)

Tyler

d)

Harrison

73.

Who was nicknamed Old Hickory

a)

Jackson

b)

Buren

c)

Tyler

d)

Robs

74.

Who is the first president to die while in office

a)

Tyler

b)

Jackson

c)

Van Buren

d)

Harrison

75.

Despite battling Hamilton over its creation, Jefferson agreed to keep the _____

a)

The secretary of State

b)

His cabinet

c)

National Bank

d)

The secretary of State

76.

Who was one of the people Jefferson put in his cabinet?

a)

James Madison

b)

George Washington

c)

Donald Trump

d)

John Marshall

77.

What will be the name of the Native American journey from Georgia to Oklahoma

a)

Trail of Fear

b)

Trail of Tears

c)

Train of Flowers

d)

Sorrow of the ground

78.

Jefferson purchased Louisiana on October 20th, ___

a)

1820

b)

1803

c)

1801

d)

1819

79.

Who led the Sioux to war with the Americans

a)

Lincoln

b)

Adams

c)

Sitting Bull

d)

Black Hawk

80.

What Amendment was used to defend States Rights

a)

10th

b)

9th

c)

Elastic

d)

Stretch

81.

How did the Judiciary act of 1801 help the Federalists?

a)

It created 16 new positions

b)

It created 17 new positions

c)

It didn't

d)

Because

82.

Which statement completes the steps shown in a civil case in Florida.


Step 1. Case tried in Florida Circuit Court

Step 2. ?

Step 3. Losing Party appeals to Florida Supreme Court

a)

Losing party appeals to US District Court

b)

Losing party appeals to Florida County Court

c)

Losing party appeals to US Circuit Court of Appeals

d)

Losing party appeals to Florida District Court of Appeals

83.

To ask a higher court to review a case

a)

Appeal

b)

Verdict

c)

Evidence

d)

Judicial Review

e)

Nullify

84.

The decision reached by a jury or judge

a)

Appeal

b)

Verdict

c)

Evidence

d)

Judicial Review

e)

Nullify

85.

Article III of the Constitution established the US Supreme Court. Why does this article refer to the court as supreme?

a)

It hears more cases that any other court

b)

It has authority over all other courts on the Untied States

c)

Its officers are appointed by the President of the Untied States

d)

It has the authority over both the executive and legislative branches

86.

What Clause was used to defend the Union

a)

10th

b)

9th

c)

Elastic

d)

Stretch

87.

Naval Commander Evan Romano is accused of stealing $10,000 from the payroll purser during his tour of duty in the Arabian Sea near the Persian Gulf. Which type of law will be be subjected to?

a)

civil

b)

military

c)

criminal

d)

constitutional

88.

Adams supporters claimed that Jefferson supported _____ Radical

a)

American

b)

Italian

c)

French

d)

Britain

89.

Which of the following are guaranteed by the First Amendment? Choose the THREE correct answers.

a)

the right to assemble and petition the government

b)

the right to bear arms

c)

the right to a trial by jury

d)

the right to freedom of speech and of religion

e)

the right to freedom of the press

90.

This is NOT a power of the Judicial Branch.

a)

Rule on cases involving treason

b)

Decide on the 'Constitutionality' of laws

c)

Impeachment of the president

d)

Rule on Supreme Court cases

91.

In Michigan, you must be 16 years old to drive a car. What amendment guarantees this?

a)

2nd Amendment

b)

3rd Amendment

c)

5th Amendment

d)

10th Amendment

92.

This is NOT a power of the Legislative Branch.

a)

Coin money

b)

Draft laws

c)

Declare war

d)

Decide on the 'Constitutionality' of laws

93.

When creating the legislative branch there were two proposed plans.  Which plan wanted states to have more votes based on population? 

a)

Connecticut Plan 

b)

Virginia Plan

c)

New Jersey Plan

d)

3/5th's Plan 

94.

Which amendment states that citizens have more rights than those listed in the Bill of Rights?

a)

Sixth Amendment

b)

Seventh Amendment

c)

Eighth Amendment

d)

Ninth Amendment

95.

Which answer best describes this passage from the Preamble?

"to secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity"

a)

To guarantee freedoms and liberties only to those who can vote.

b)

To guarantee freedoms and liberties only to the first colonists.

c)

To guarantee freedoms and liberties to all Americans, including our future generations.

d)

To guarantee freedoms and liberties to all Americans, except immigrants.

96.

What best describes the purpose of the Preamble?

a)

To lay out each chapter of the Constitution

b)

To lay out the goals of the Constitution

c)

To declare independence from Great Britain

d)

To declare war against France

97.

Which branch of government has the power to veto laws, and has the duty to enforce the laws?

a)

Judicial Branch

b)

Executive Branch

c)

Legislative Branch

98.

Which amendment guarantees the right to a speedy public trial and a lawyer?

a)

Sixth Amendment

b)

Seventh Amendment

c)

Eighth Amendment

d)

Ninth Amendment

99.

Jane is told she did not get a job due to her religious preferences. This is a violation of...

a)

2nd Amendment

b)

8th Amendment

c)

1st Amendment

d)

3rd Amendment

100.

What best describes the meaning of popular sovereignty?

a)

A government who gets power from the people.

b)

A government who gets power from a small group of elites.

c)

A government who gets power based on family and heritage.

d)

A government who gets power by force.

101.

Which amendment protects from cruel and unusual punishment?

a)

Sixth Amendment

b)

Seventh Amendment

c)

Eighth Amendment

d)

Ninth Amendment

102.

Sandy is sentenced to life in prison for shoplifting. This is a violation of...

a)

8th Amendment

b)

2nd Amendment

c)

3rd Amendment

d)

4th Amendment

103.

The original purpose of the Constitutional Convention was to:

a)

create a new Constitution

b)

eliminate slavery in the United States

c)

improve the Articles of Confederation

d)

select a new president of the United States

104.

What answer best describes the purpose of the Bill of Rights?

a)

The people's check on the government.

b)

The governments way of making sure people obey the laws at all times.

c)

A list of laws that apply to some, but not others.

d)

A list of rights that only apply to members of the government.

105.

Which branch of government has the power to override a veto, and has the duty to propose and pass laws?

a)

Judicial Branch

b)

Executive Branch

c)

Legislative Branch

106.

Which amendment prevents the military from forcing citizens to house soldiers?

a)

Second Amendment

b)

Third Amendment

c)

Fourth Amendment

d)

Fifth Amendment

107.

Which branch of government has the power to strike down laws that violate the Constitution?

a)

Judicial Branch

b)

Executive Branch

c)

Legislative Branch

108.

The issue of enslaved people for the purpose of representation was the main issue of -

a)

Great Compromise

b)

Three-Fifths Compromise

c)

One-Third Compromise

d)

Slave Compromise

109.

In the United States, you have the choice to spend your time in anyway you want, as long as it does not violate the Constitutional rights of others. What amendment guarantees this?

a)

2nd Amendment

b)

7th Amendment

c)

9th Amendment

d)

3rd Amendment

110.

What document replaced the Articles of Confederation and established a new national government? 

a)

The Declaration of Independence 

b)

The Magna Carta 

c)

The Constitution 

d)

The English Bill of Rights 

111.

What best describes the meaning of "checks and balances"?

a)

a principle of the Constitution that gives the Judicial Branch all powers.

b)

a principle of the Constitution that gives the Executive Branch the final say on all decisions.

c)

a principle of the Constitution that gives each branch of government the power to check (or limit) the powers of other branches.

d)

a principle of the Constitution that gives the Legislative Branch the power to impeach anyone they want for no reason.

112.

"Each branch of government has a particular power that no other branch has." What Constitutional principal best describes this?

a)

Individual Rights

b)

Separation of Power

c)

Republicanism

d)

Federalism

113.

The Great Compromise settled the dispute between the Virginia Plan and the New Jersey Plan by:

a)

counting only half of the enslaved population in each state

b)

eliminating the two houses of Congress

c)

allowing states to be represented equally in the Senate, and by population in the House or Representatives

d)

appointing a president for life

114.

The final outcome of the Constitutional Convention was that the delegates:

a)

created a new Constitution

b)

eliminated slavery in the United States

c)

improved the Articles of Confederation

d)

selected a new president of the United States

115.

Mark's home is searched by police, who do not have a warrant to do so. This is a violation of...

a)

6th Amendment

b)

1st Amendment

c)

2nd Amendment

d)

4th Amendment

116.

In order to get states to ratify the Constitution, what did Federalists promise to add to it that the Anti-Federalists demanded?

a)

A Bill of Rights guaranteed to all citizens

b)

A promise never to outlaw slavery

c)

A way for the federal government to overrule state laws

d)

a new process for appointing Supreme Court Justices

117.

This is NOT a power of the Executive Branch.

a)

Veto override

b)

Sign executive orders

c)

Veto

d)

Appoint federal judges

118.

Which of the following settled the dispute between Northern states and Southern states over how enslaved people should be counted for determining representation in Congress?

a)

The Great Compromise

b)

The Three-Fifths Compromise

c)

The Bill of Rights

d)

The Elastic Clause

119.

Which amendment protects the right to bear arms?

a)

Second Amendment

b)

Third Amendment

c)

Fourth Amendment

d)

Fifth Amendment

120.

Which amendment protects people from having to testify at their own criminal trial?

a)

Second Amendment

b)

Third Amendment

c)

Fourth Amendment

d)

Fifth Amendment

121.

Which amendment protects from searches and seizures?

a)

Second Amendment

b)

Third Amendment

c)

Fourth Amendment

d)

Fifth Amendment

122.

Which amendment gives citizens the right to a trial in civil cases?

a)

Sixth Amendment

b)

Seventh Amendment

c)

Eighth Amendment

d)

Ninth Amendment

123.

How did the Virginia Plan differ from the New Jersey Plan?

a)

The Virginia Plan called for a one-house legislature while the New Jersey plan called for a legislature with two houses.

b)

The Virginia Plan called for the end of the slave trade while the New Jersey Plan called for the slave trade to continue.

c)

The Virginia Plan proposed that representation should be based on state population while the New Jersey Plan proposed equal representation.

d)

The Virginia Plan proposed that slaves should not count for representation while the New Jersey plan proposed that slaves should not count for taxation.

124.

Jefferson appointed among others ___ Secretary of state and ___ as secretary of treasurer

a)

Adams and Marbury

b)

Marshall and Monroe

c)

Madison and Gallatin

d)

Hamilton and Burr

125.

An oil barge driven by Sara Mann and belonging to the State of Alabama has a massive oil leak in the Gulf of Mexico. The leaked oil damages the beautiful beaches of Destin, Panama City and Ft Walton. The oil also endangers the shrimp and crab industry of Florida. The state of Florida sues the State of Alabama. Which court has jurisdiction over the case?

a)

US Supreme Court

b)

Florida Supreme Court

c)

US Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit

d)

US District Court for the Northern District of Florida

126.

Who does Jackson appeal too

a)

Rich

b)

Poor

c)

Common

d)

Elite

127.

What is specie

a)

Types of anmials

b)

Money

c)

Another way to special

d)

None of the above

128.

What new political party is created over their dislike for Jackson

a)

Whigs

b)

Democrates

c)

Republicans

d)

Tories

129.

What are the three main levels of the federal courts

a)

District courts, court of appeals, US Supreme Court

b)

city courts, state courts, US Supreme Court

c)

Mayors Court, city court, US Supreme Court

d)

District court, Magistrate court, US Supreme Court

130.

Mateo Morales lives in Miami. He has a contract dispute with another hotel owner, Joel Vincent, in Tampa for less than $15,000. In which court should Mateo seek help?

a)

US District Court

b)

Florida Circuit Court

c)

Florida County Court

d)

Florida District Court of Appeals

131.

Th main job of the Judicial Branch is

a)

interpret the law

b)

make the law

c)

enforce the law

d)

provide a jury

132.

The power to declare laws unconstitutional

a)

Appeal

b)

Verdict

c)

Evidence

d)

Judicial Review

e)

Nullify

133.

How does an appellate court differ from a trial court?

a)

An Appellate Court usually has a jury

b)

An Appellate Court decides issued of fact

c)

An Appellate Court examines more witnesses

d)

An Appellate Court reviews another courts decision

134.

What step can a party immediately take once it loses its case in the US District Court?

a)

It can appeal to the US Supreme Court

b)

It can appeal to the Florida Supreme Court

c)

It can appeal to the US Circuit Court of Appeals

d)

It can appeal to the Florida District Court of Appeals

135.

What are the 4 levels of the State of Florida Court System from lower to highest?

a)

FL Supreme Court, FL. District Court, Palm Beach Circuit Court, Palm Beach County Court

b)

Palm Beach County Court, Palm Beach circuit Court, Florida District Court, FL Supreme Court

c)

Fl District Court, Fl Supreme Court, Palm Beach County Court, Palm Beach Circuit Court

d)

Palm Beach County Court, Florida District Court, Palm Beach Circuit Court, FL Supreme Court

136.

The right to be judged by an impartial group of one's peers refers to?

a)

a judge

b)

a lawyer

c)

a jury

d)

The Supreme Court

137.

Alex Ricetti's tree fell in the last storm and damaged the car of his neighbor, Noa Dagan. Alex did not have insurance that covered this type of accident and has not paid Noa for the damage. Noa decides to sue Alex in court. What type of lawsuit will this be?

a)

civil

b)

military

c)

criminal

d)

constitutional

138.

Which is a benefit of Rule of Law? (look up words you don't know)

a)

Bureaucratic government procedures are reduced

b)

Government decisions are based on the will of the majority

c)

Government officials can act on their own instincts in emergencies

d)

Citizens are protected from arbitrary and oppressive uses of government power

139.

Which political party believed in a small federal government

a)

Republican-Democratic

b)

Democratic-Republican

c)

Federalist

d)

Anti-Federalist

140.

What Compromise would gradually lower tariffs

a)

Compromise of 1850

b)

Compromise of 1820

c)

Compromise of 1833

d)

Compromise of 1845

141.

Who is the first Vice president to become president due to the presidents death

a)

Monroe

b)

Jackson

c)

Tyler

d)

Taylor

142.

It what ways does the power of judicial review act as a check?

a)

Courts can check on other courts to make sure the are acting Constitutionally

b)

Courts can declare congressional acts unconstitutional

c)

Courts can impeach the president

d)

Courts can review acts of other courts

143.

Who elects the president if there is no clear winner?

a)

Senate

b)

Revote

c)

House

d)

Supreme Court

144.

To legally cancel

a)

Appeal

b)

Verdict

c)

Evidence

d)

Judicial Review

e)

Nullify

145.

Who owned Louisiana before it was traded to France?

a)

France

b)

America

c)

Italy

d)

Spain

146.

Which statement identifies an important difference between criminal and civil trials?

a)

Juries can only hear criminal cases

b)

Only a criminal proceeding can be appealed

c)

Lawyers only cross examine witnesses in criminal trials

d)

The defendant is presumes innocent only in criminal trials

147.

___ and ___ lead the expedition, known as the Corpse of discovery

a)

Shaggy and Scooby

b)

Monica and Rachel

c)

Louis and Clance

d)

Lewis and Clark

148.

Why do US Supreme Court Justices serve for life?

a)

It is hard to find good juges

b)

To give them more power than the president and Congress

c)

So they can make decisions free from public or political pressure

d)

The Constitution says so

149.

This is the Era/Age of

a)

Monroe

b)

Madison

c)

Good Feelings

d)

Jackson

150.

The Supreme Court ruled _______________ the Native Americans

a)

Against

b)

In favor of

151.

Who did Jefferson serve as Vice President for?

a)

Alexander Hamilton

b)

George Washington

c)

Obama Care

d)

Benjamin Franklin

152.

What is the only level of federal courts that has a jury?

a)

Circuit Curt of Appeals

b)

District Court

c)

Supreme Court

d)

Divorce Court

153.

Who was nicknamed the little magician

a)

Tyler

b)

Buren

c)

Jackson

d)

Robs

154.

Anything used by a lawyer to prove their client's side of the story is what really happened

a)

Appeal

b)

Verdict

c)

Evidence

d)

Judicial Review

e)

Nullify

155.

Which of these best describes Jackson's relationship with the Native Americans

a)

Good

b)

Bad

156.

The raised tariff under J.Q. Adams and Jackson was known as what in the NORTH

a)

Tariff of abomination

b)

American System

c)

Roads Diverge Tax

d)

Upper Tax

157.

Of the following, what may happen following a guilty verdict in a criminal case?

a)

A US Court of Appeals asks to review the case

b)

he Criminal case becomes a civil case

c)

the defendant appeals the case to a higher court

d)

the US Supreme Court automatically reviews the case

158.

The raised tariff under J.Q. Adams and Jackson was known as what in the SOUTH

a)

Tariff of abomination

b)

American System

c)

Roads Diverge Tax

d)

Upper Tax

159.

The Native Americans would be moved West of what river

a)

Ohio

b)

Mississippi

c)

Oregon

d)

St. Louis

160.

Who was nicknamed Tippecanoe

a)

Jackson

b)

Buren

c)

Tyler

d)

Harrison

161.

Who was nicknamed Old Hickory

a)

Jackson

b)

Buren

c)

Tyler

d)

Robs

162.

Who is the first president to die while in office

a)

Tyler

b)

Jackson

c)

Van Buren

d)

Harrison

163.

Despite battling Hamilton over its creation, Jefferson agreed to keep the _____

a)

The secretary of State

b)

His cabinet

c)

National Bank

d)

The secretary of State

164.

Who was one of the people Jefferson put in his cabinet?

a)

James Madison

b)

George Washington

c)

Donald Trump

d)

John Marshall

165.

What will be the name of the Native American journey from Georgia to Oklahoma

a)

Trail of Fear

b)

Trail of Tears

c)

Train of Flowers

d)

Sorrow of the ground

166.

Jefferson purchased Louisiana on October 20th, ___

a)

1820

b)

1803

c)

1801

d)

1819

167.

Who led the Sioux to war with the Americans

a)

Lincoln

b)

Adams

c)

Sitting Bull

d)

Black Hawk

168.

What Amendment was used to defend States Rights

a)

10th

b)

9th

c)

Elastic

d)

Stretch

169.

How did the Judiciary act of 1801 help the Federalists?

a)

It created 16 new positions

b)

It created 17 new positions

c)

It didn't

d)

Because

170.

Which statement completes the steps shown in a civil case in Florida.


Step 1. Case tried in Florida Circuit Court

Step 2. ?

Step 3. Losing Party appeals to Florida Supreme Court

a)

Losing party appeals to US District Court

b)

Losing party appeals to Florida County Court

c)

Losing party appeals to US Circuit Court of Appeals

d)

Losing party appeals to Florida District Court of Appeals

171.

To ask a higher court to review a case

a)

Appeal

b)

Verdict

c)

Evidence

d)

Judicial Review

e)

Nullify

172.

The decision reached by a jury or judge

a)

Appeal

b)

Verdict

c)

Evidence

d)

Judicial Review

e)

Nullify

173.

Article III of the Constitution established the US Supreme Court. Why does this article refer to the court as supreme?

a)

It hears more cases that any other court

b)

It has authority over all other courts on the Untied States

c)

Its officers are appointed by the President of the Untied States

d)

It has the authority over both the executive and legislative branches

174.

What Clause was used to defend the Union

a)

10th

b)

9th

c)

Elastic

d)

Stretch

175.

Naval Commander Evan Romano is accused of stealing $10,000 from the payroll purser during his tour of duty in the Arabian Sea near the Persian Gulf. Which type of law will be be subjected to?

a)

civil

b)

military

c)

criminal

d)

constitutional

176.

Adams supporters claimed that Jefferson supported _____ Radical

a)

American

b)

Italian

c)

French

d)

Britain

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