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A more informed society has resulted from which constitutional protection?
Trial by jury
Free speech
Right to bear arms
Due process
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 integrate classes
Desegregation was ordered for only high schools.
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.
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.
How can the information on this poster best be categorized?
Advertisement
Propaganda
Entertainment
Factual
What is the term for a type of government in which one person possesses unlimited power?
“
Socialism
Autocracy
Democracy
Communism
Who has the most power in a unitary system?
Central government
Local government
State government
Regional 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.
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 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.
He remembers that the Florida Constitution does not allow for the executive branch to establish a cabinet, but the U.S. Constitution does
Which service is performed by local government?
Delivering mail
Granting teacher certificates
Minting quarters
Providing fire protection
The diagram below shows that the colonists formed some of their political views from some historical documents
MAGNA CARTA → LIMITED MONARCHY
MAYFLOWER COMPACT → ???
Which phrase completes the diagram?
Separation of Powers
Economic Freedom
Self-government
Individual Rights
How did the U.S. Constitution solve a problem created by the Articles of Confederation?
It avoided the issue of states rights
It allowed the states to elect representatives
It prevented (stopped) the amendment of federal laws
It enabled (allowed) the federal government to collect taxes
- Basic rights of citizens
- Rule of law
- Representative assemblies
The diagram below shows that the colonists formed some of their political views from some historical documents
MAGNA CARTA → LIMITED MONARCHY
MAYFLOWER COMPACT → ???
Which phrase completes the diagram?
Separation of Powers
Economic Freedom
Self-government
Individual Rights
How did the U.S. Constitution solve a problem created by the Articles of Confederation?
It avoided the issue of states rights
It allowed the states to elect representatives
It prevented (stopped) the amendment of federal laws
It enabled (allowed) the federal government to collect taxes
In the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution, what is the meaning of the phrase, "We the People"?
The people express their will through political parties
The people express their will by directly creating laws
Government receives taxes from the people and exists to support them
Government receives its power from the people and exists to serve them
Which statement supports the Anti-Federalists in the struggle over ratification of the U.S. Constitution?
The Constitution should limit state government
The Constitution should protect fundamental rights
The Constitution should create a strong national government
The Constitution should prevent the election of amateur politicians
Which statement completes the diagram?
Joining a military service
Obtaining a drivers license
Becoming a naturalized citizen
Receiving a social security card
The illustration shows a legal document.
Why are citizens obligated to respond to such documents?
To guarantee court hearings remain public
To guarantee courts provide probable cause
To protect the constitutional right to be tried by one's peers
To protect the constitutional right to confront one's accuser
The statement below was made by Thomas Jefferson in a 1786 letter to John Jay.
"...our liberty, which cannot be guarded but by the freedom of the press..."
Why should this freedom be guarded?
To provide the news media with guaranteed profit
To keep the news media from controlling the political process
To provide the government with an accurate source of information
To keep the government from becoming the primary information source
The political campaign posters are for two candidates running for mayor.
According to the information on the posters, what is the reason Maria may be considered more qualified than Todd to be elected mayor?
Her political policies
Her college education
Her campaign promises
Her experience working with the government
In the modern political system, which issue represents a basic disagreement between Republicans and Democrats?
The responsibility of government
The frequency of national elections
The legality of the U.S. Constitution
The support for the U.S. military soldier
Based on the government system in the United States, which individual activity is used to directly influence legislative decisions?
Watching political debates on the television
Discussing political issues at work
Collecting opinions for a yearbook
Gathering signatures for a petition
The poster was created in 1917.
Which type of communication is shown in this poster?
Accurate
Biased
Informational
Propaganda
What do an absolute monarchy and an autocracy have in common?
A single ruler
A written constitution
A national court system
A single legislative house
The newspaper headline details an important step in amending the U.S. Constitution. How did the passage of this amendment (19th) to the U.S. Constitution impact the political process in the United States?
Women were allowed 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
The diagram provides details about the U.S. Court system.
Which court completes the diagram?
Court of Veterans Appeals
Court of Appeals
Military Court
Claims Court
The Venn diagram compares some features of the U.S. and Florida Constitutions
Which feature completes the diagram?
Created property taxes
Established a zoning board
Required a balanced budget
Granted individual freedoms
Which action is an example of a foreign-policy decision?
Congress increased providing support to newly arrived immigrants
The president requested a law to regulate pollution near international borders
Congress raised educational standards to make students competitive in the global market
The president signed an executive order restoring relations with a communist government in China
A country with very strong economic ties the United States is allowing human rights violations to take place. Based on U.S. foreign policy, which is an appropriate first response?
Initiate a trade ban
Initiate a public protest
Initiate diplomatic talks
Initiate a military operation
What court case ruled that segregation was legal. This was called the “separate but equal” case? (later overturned by Brown V. Board of Education)
Dred Scott v. Sandford
Texas v. Johnson
Brown v. Board of Education
Plessy v. Ferguson
What case decided that students can conduct a silent protest as long as it does not interfere with education environment at schools and “students do not shed their rights at the schoolhouse gate.”?
PROTECTED 1ST AMENDMENT RIGHT
What court case established that an attorney will be appointed to anyone who cannot afford one - enforcing the 6th Amendment?
Miranda v. Arizona
Gideon v. Wainwright
Morse v. Frederick
Tinker v. Des Moines
Which amendment gave women suffrage (voting rights)?
8
19
21
14
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.
Which constitution requires voters to ratify its amendments?
US Constitution
FL Constitution
BOTH
Which Constitution includes a list of individual rights and protections?
US Constitution - Bill of Rights
FL Constitution - Declaration of Rights
BOTH
Based on the chart, what would be the next step after a court case is heard in County Court?
Supreme
District
Circuit
Powers that are not given to the Federal government are _____________________ for the states.
implied powers
expressed powers
reserved powers
super powers
How did President John F Kennedy respond to the threat of nuclear missiles in Cuba?
He sent an army of exiles to invade Cuba at the Bay of Pigs
He launched air strikes on Cuba to destroy the missile sites
He places economic sanctions on both Cuba and the Soviet Union
He established a blockade around Cuba and threatened a U.S. Invasion
What was the primary reason for U.S. involvement in Korea and Vietnam?
An imperialist longing to annex new colonies
A fear of the international spread of communism
The hope of expanding American frontiers westward
A humanitarian desire to help these peoples improve their economies
During which conflict did the U.S. declare war on Japan?
Korean War
Vietnam War
World War I
World War II
Laws made at the state level are callled...
Acts
Ordinances
Statutes
Commands
Laws made at the local level are callled...
Acts
Ordinances
Statutes
Commands
Laws made at the state level are callled...
Acts
Ordinances
Statutes
Commands
Laws made at the local level are callled...
Acts
Ordinances
Statutes
Commands
Members of the Florida Senate and House of Representatives are collectively called...
State Congressperson
State Legislators
State Leaders
State Champions
Which of the following is NOT one of the purposes of a constitution?
Establishes rules for schools
Provides a plan for government
Limits government authority
Protects the rights of the citizens
Which of the following is the correct structure of the US Constitution?
Declaration of Independence; Preamble; Amendments
Preamble; Declaration of Rights; Articles 1-7; Bill of Rights
Bill of Rights; Articles 1-7; Amendments; Preamble
Preamble; Articles 1-7; Amendments
Which of the following is the correct structure of the Florida Constitution?
Declaration of Rights; Preamble; Amendments
Preamble; Articles 1-12; Amendments
Bill of Rights; Articles 1-12; Amendments; Preamble
Preamble; Declaration of Rights; Articles 1-12; Bill of Rights
How does the process for amending the Constitution of Florida compare to that of amending the U.S. Constitution?
It is more difficult to amend the Florida Constitution than the U.S. Constitution.
It is more difficult to amend the U.S. Constitution than the Florida Constitution.
The Florida Constitution and the U.S. Constitution follow the same procedures for amendment.
The U.S. Constitution requires two steps for amendment, while the Florida Constitution is amended in a single step.
How does Florida's Constitutional amendment process differ from the US Constitutional process?
FL citizens vote on amendments with 60% needed for approval
Only the Governor can vote on amendments
The FL Constitution cannot be amended
The FL Constitution requires unanimous approval of the state legislature
Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of Florida's governor?
Signing bills into law
Serving as commander-in-chief of the state's military force.
Appointing judges to the state's supreme court
Approving state budgets and spending
Which of the following is a power of the Florida legislature?
A) Vetoing bills passed by the governor
B) Declaring executive orders unconstitutional
C) Approving appointments to the state's executive branch
D) Impeaching state judges for misconduct
What is the function of the Florida Cabinet?
A) To serve as advisors to the governor
B) To enforce state laws and regulations
C) To oversee the state's court system
D) To manage the state's public education system
How long do justices serve on the Florida Supreme Court?
A) 6 years
B) 8 years
C) 10 years
D) Until they retire
What branch of the government has the ability to declare war, confirm cabinet nominations, and impeach justices?
Judicial Branch
Legislative Branch
Executive Branch
Olive Branch
Which branch of the government carries out (enforces) the laws?
Judicial Branch
Legislative Branch
Treaty Branch
Executive Branch
How many total people are in the U.S. Senate?
435
9
100
50
Which branch has the power to impeach the President and override a veto?
Judicial Branch
Executive Branch
Legislative Branch
Jackson Martin George Branch
Which is a requirement for a person to become a naturalized U.S. citizen?
Marrying a U.S. citizen and having a child with that person
Being a legal resident of the U.S. for at least five years
Gaining employment in the U.S. for at least five years
Reaching age eighteen while living in the U.S. capital
Which is one of the five freedoms protected by the 1st Amendment?
Freedom of speech
Freedom from self-incrimination
Freedom from unreasonable search and seizure
Freedom from cruel and unnatural punishments
Which statement best defines "due process" of law?
Decisions affecting individuals are made by jury of peers
procedures used to enforce the law are fair and reasonable
People have rights that can only be taken away in emergencies
Gov't decisions affecting individuals are made in secret
What was the impact of the passage of this amendment to the U.S. Constitution and politics?
Women were allowed to vote in elections in all states
Citizens aged 18 to 21 were allowed to now vote in elections
Those who couldn't afford to pay poll taxes could still vote
Hotels/Restaurants could not practice discrimination to vets
What was the main purpose for the Bill of Rights?
to establish a republican government in America
to guarantee individual freedoms against abuses in power
to announce the reasons for separating from Great Britain
to establish a stronger central government in the US
Which one describes the significance of the Supreme Court's decision in Miranda v. Arizona?
Southern states could not longer maintain segregated schools
States couldn't have racial quotas for affirmative programs
An attorney would be given to individual accused of a crime
Suspects must be told their rights during an arrest
Which of these rights from the Bill of Rights helps people accused of crimes?
the right bear arms for self-defense
the right to have the assistance to counsel
the right not have troops quartered in one's house
he right to petition government for a redress of grievances
Which statement identifies the significance of the decision in Brown v. Board of Education?
It overturned racial segregation in public schools
It overturned the earlier decision of Gideon v. Wainwright
It upheld state laws requiring the payment of poll taxes
It upheld state laws requiring racial segregation
Which is a benefit of the rule of law?
Bureaucratic government procedures are reduced
Government decisions are based on the will of the majority
Government officials can act in their own instincts in emergencies
Citizens are protected from arbitrary and repressive governments
What is the best definition of "bail" in this amendment?
money paid as punishment for a crime
money paid to obtain special privileges for a prison inmate
money that someone convicted for a crime pays to reduce jail time
paying money to stay out of jail while waiting for a trial
Which statement completes the diagram?
joining a military service
obtaining a driver's license
becoming a naturalized citizen
receiving a social security card
Based on the table, what could be predicted about the impact of permanent residents on the government?
seeking citizenship by law of soil would decline
seeking citizenship by law of blood would increase
seeking naturalization affected by elections of Congress members
seeking naturalization affected by elections for governor
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
Miguel and Juana emigrated from Mexico to Arizona when they were in their 20s. They both gained their permanent residency status and got green cards, but never applied to become naturalized citizens. Eight years later their daughter Maria was born at a hospital in Arizona. Is Maria an American citizen?
Yes
No
Cathy was born and raised in Michigan. When she was 21, she travelled to Germany as a foreign exchange student. While in Germany, Cathy fell in love with a man named Peter. They got married and moved to Florida. Two years later they travelled back to Germany for a vacation, and while in Germany their son Kevin was born. Is Kevin an American citizen?
Yes
No
Selina’s parents are both immigrants from Italy. They moved to New York to start a business when she was 5 years old. After fulfilling the requirements of the naturalization process, her father became a naturalized citizen when Selina was 17. Is Selina a U.S. citizen?
Yes
No
The table below describes permanent resident status. Based on the table, what could be predicted about the impact of permanent residents on government?
The number of persons 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 of the following is a NOT an obligation of citizens?
Attending school
Obeying
Laws
Serving on
a Jury
Voting
The image describes a citizen obligation. Based on this image, what can be presumed about citizen obligations?
Citizens support attending civic meetings.
Citizens support securing individual rights.
Citizens resist registering for selective service.
Citizens resist contributing to the common good.
Which statement describes an impact of the rule of law?
State of nature
Checks and balance
Separation of powers
Transparency of institutions
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
Which characteristic serves as a long-term protection against tyranny and is a foundation of liberty in the United States?
The commerce clause
The elastic clause
The right to a trial
The rule of law
The passage below is from the Declaration of Independence (1776).
We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.
Which earlier thinker influence the reasoning of this passage?
John Locke
King George III
George Washington
Baron Montesquieu
Why did Montesquieu believe the powers of the government should be separated?
It would keep government leaders from becoming too powerful
Because of divine right, government should be separated into more than one branch
Because Locke's social contract stated that government by one ruler went against natural law
Because running a government was too much for one person to handle
Which Enlightenment Idea belongs to John Locke
The law of gravity
Separation of powers
Social contract
Theory of relativity
Separation of powers was the idea of which enlightenment thinker?
Montesquieu
John Locke
Isaac Newton
Thomas Paine
What most attracted the Founding Fathers to Montesquieu's views on the separation of powers?
It could help prevent the central government from becoming tyrannical and oppressive.
It could protect the rights of the nobility from the actions of the king.
It could preserve the privileges of the monarch and nobles from popular attack.
It could lower judicial power to a level of equality with legislative and executive power.
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
A government document that limited the power of the king of England and protected the rights of the nobility; written by the English nobles in 1215
English Bill of Rights
Magna Carta
Common Sense
Mayflower Compact
Read the conversation below. Which colonial principal is being discussed.
Doug: I believe in making laws only when everyone can participate in public decision making.
Nicole: I disagree with you; it is best for laws to be made by the people who have been chosen for that purpose.
Limited Monarch
Self-government
Social Contract
Natural Rights
Which document addressed colonial concerns about English policies?
Declaration of Independence
Mayflower Compact
U.S. Constitution
Bill of Rights
The passage below is from a historical document. What is the main idea of the passage?
"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights..."
Only citizens can enjoy the rights guaranteed by a government
People have rights that cannot be denied by any government
Government must equally distribute power among people
Government is necessary to promote equality
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.
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.
Which weakness of the Articles of Confederation led to Shay'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 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.
A strong President is necessary to protect the country against foreign attack and make sure laws are carried out properly.
Federalist
Antifederalist
The President created by the Constitution is really just a king.
Federalist
Antifederalist
The Constitution is a Bill of Rights because it guarantees citizens a role in government.
Federalist
Antifederalist
The Constitution already contains a few rights, so we may as well add a whole Bill of Rights.
Federalist
Antifederalist
The scenario below describes a government decision. Based on the scenario, which form of government is taking action?
A self-appointed council amend the country’s constitution.
Dictatorship
Monarchy
Oligarchy
Republic
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
What is a government that is run by the people, either directly or indirectly?
Democracy
Oligarchy
Autocracy
Communism
Which government system gives states the most power?
Confederal
Federal
Parliamentary
Unitary
Which part of the U.S. Constitution states the six purposes of government?
Bill of Rights
Article IV
Preamble
Article 1
In the Preamble of the U.S. Constitution, what is the meaning of the phrase "We the people"?
The people express their will through political parties
The people express their will by directly creating laws
Government receives taxes from the people and exists to support them
Government receives its power from the people and exists to serve them
What is the order in which the branches used their powers?
How many members are in the House of Representatives?
100
400
435
235
What are 3 qualifications in House?
30 years, citizen for 9 years, and reside in state
25 years, citizen for 7 years, and reside in state
20 years, citizen for 7 years, and reside in the US
25 years, citizen for 14 years, and reside in US
The qualifications to become President are
citizen for 10 years, Protestant, at least 35 years old
native born citizen, 35 years old, US resident for 14 years
Power of the president to refuse (forbid) a bill
veto
executive order
table
pigeonhole
Article III of the Constitution established the U.S. Supreme Court. Why does this article refer to this court as "supreme"?
It hears more cases than any other court
It has authority over all other courts of the US
It's officers are appointed by the President of the US
It has authority over both the executive and legislative branches
The power of the U.S. courts to examine the laws or actions of the legislative and executive branches of the government and to determine whether such actions are consistent with the U.S. Constitution
judicial review
jurisdiction
statute
summary judgement
Ohio has 16 representatives in the House of Representatives, but only two representatives in the Senate.
Which of the following statements best explains the reason for this difference in representation?
The House represents northern states, while the Senate represents southern states
The House represents states according to the size of their population, while the Senate represents the states equally
The House gives more representation to the political party that won the most recent election, while the Senate represents the states equally
The House represents the total number of state legislators, while the Senate represents states equally
Which government institution may vote on constitutional amendments?
Bureaucracy
Executive
Judicial
Legislative
What check does the U.S. Senate have on the President?
Overriding vetoes
Appointing judges
Declaring laws unconstitutional
Refusing to confirm appointments
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
Which list includes roles of the president?
Chief Justice, Commander-in-Chief
Commander-in-Chief, Chief Executive
Speaker of the House, Chief Executive
Speaker of the House, Chief Justice
Which power of the Supreme Court can declare that laws and actions of local, state, or national government are invalid if they conflict with the Constitution?
Court order
Judicial Review
Writ of certiorari
Summary judgement
The passage below describes a dispute between two neighbors.
Liz’s 16 year-old daughter backed into Doug’s car while it was parked in front of his house. Doug sued Liz for $1,500 to cover the cost of repairing the car.
Which court hears the case?
Circuit Court of Appeals
Florida Supreme Court
Appellate Court
County Court
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
Which principle was the focus of the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Miranda v. Arizona (1966)?
Freedom of expression
Freedom of speech
Self-incrimination
Right to counsel
Juveniles accused of crimes continue to be afforded many of the same due process rights as adults as a result of which U.S. Supreme Court case?
District of Columbia v. Heller (2008)
Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier (1988)
In re Greene (1930)
In re Gault (1967)
Which constitutional principal is applied when police inform suspects of their rights?
Due Process of law
Eminent Domain
Double Jeopardy
Trial by Jury
Below is a statement from Chief Justice John Roberts.
“…students do not shed their First Amendment rights at the school house gate.”
Source: Morse v. Frederick (2007)
Why is this statement significant?
The Constitution limits individual rights
The Constitution does not limit individual rights
The Constitution safeguards individual rights
The Constitution does not safeguard individual rights
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
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.
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 the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 impact political participation?
All persons who passed a literacy test could now vote
All African-Americans could now vote
All foreign citizens could now vote
All women could now vote
How did the decision in Plessy v. Ferguson impact U.S. society?
All schools had to integrate
All defendants have a right to an attorney
All persons who paid a poll tax could now vote
All states could continue to pass laws that discriminated
What powers do the Florida governor and U.S. president have in common?
Deliver State of the Union address, four-year term, Commander-in-Chief, grant pardons
Six-year term, grant pardons, make treaties, Commander-in-Chief
Grant pardons, veto, deliver State of the Union address, six-year term
Veto, grant pardons, chief executive, four-year term
The chart shows the structures of local, state, and national governments. Which choice best completes the last box in Row 1?
Chief Justice
City Council
Representative
Senator
Which statement describes a similarity between the Florida Constitution and the U.S. Constitution?
Neither protects individual rights
Both include an amendment process
Neither provides for a chief executive
Both include a nine-member Supreme Court
Which service is performed by local government?
Delivering mail
Granting teacher certificates
Minting quarters
Providing fire protection
Which level of government regulates drivers’ licenses?
County
Federal
Local or municipal
State
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.
The political campaign posters below 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 statement below is from a political party platform.
“We, the workers and our allies, need to take power from the hands of the wealthy few, their corporations, and their political operatives.”
Which political party's position is represented in the statement?
Communist
Democratic
Republican
Libertarian
In the modern political system, which issue represents a basic disagreement between Republicans and Democrats?
The responsibilities of government
The frequency of national elections
The legality of the U.S. Constitution
The support for the U.S. military soldier
Based on the government system in the United States, which individual activity is used to directly influence legislative decisions?
Watching political debates on television
Discussing political issues at work
Collecting opinions for a yearbook
Gathering signatures for a petition
Which option presents a clear point of view?
Bias
Metaphor
Propaganda
Symbolism
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)
The statement below justifies an international action.
“The issue is the future of Southeast Asia as a whole. A threat to any nation in that region is a threat to all, and a threat to us.”
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.
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)
A court order allowing police to search property and seize evidence
search warrant
probable cause
indictment
double jeopardy
Putting someone on trial for a crime of which he or she was previously found innocent
double jeopardy
censorship
indictment
slander
Giving evidence about yourself that could lead to being found guilty of a crime
self-incrimination
slander
libel
due process
The right of the government to take private property for public use
eminent domain
due process
censorship
double jeopardy
Which amendment is the following? "A well-regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed."
4th amendment
7th amendment
2nd amendment
8th amendment
Which amendment is the following? "The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the states, are reserved to the states respectively, or to the people."
7th amendment
8th amendment
9th amendment
10th amendment
What are the names of the two major political parties in the United States today?
Democratic and Republican
Democratic and Libertarian
Socialist and Republican
Socialist and Libertarian
Who do lobbyists represent in their attempts to influence government?
military officers
elected officials
interest groups
circuit judges
How might a political action committee influence government?
send a letter to a U.S. Senator's supporters
contribute money to a U.S. Senate campaign
write a letter to a newspaper about a U.S. Senator
contribute money to charity in a U.S. Senator's state
During which conflict did the U.S. declare war on Japan?
Korean War
Vietnam War
World War I
World War II
This poster was displayed in 1947, at the beginning of the Cold War. How can the information on this poster best be categorized
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