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Leshaun was born in Mississippi. He traveled to Egypt and married a woman there who is an Egyptian citizen. They eventually had a daughter who is now 16 years old and wants to visit New York City. What will happen to Leshaun's daughter?
She will be denied entry to the U.S. because she is not a citizen
She will be allowed to enter the U.S. because she is a natural born citizen thanks to her father.
She will be allowed to enter the United States because she became a naturalized citizen.
She will be denied entry to the U.S. because her father has been gone too long so he is no longer a citizen.
Which of the following is a requirement for a person to become a naturalized U.S. citizen?
Marrying a U.S. citizen
Gaining employment in the U.S.
Being a legal resident for 5 years
Being born in a U.S. territory
What is a right that ONLY citizens have?
Vote
Work
Attend school
Own property
Susan began participating in Student Government at school and thinks that she would make a great president one day. Unfortunately, Mr. Smith informed her in class that it's not possible for her to ever be president. Which reason below would keep her from reaching her dream?
Her parents are not citizens
She moved to the U.S. when she was 5
She made Mr. Smith mad, and he will stop her at all costs
She failed her Naturalization test the first time
What civic obligation does this image represent?
Community Service
Paying Taxes
Jury Duty
Selective Service
If someone is born on U.S. soil or land anywhere in the world they are automatically a citizen at birth because of ...
Law of Blood
Law of Soil
naturalization
citizen obligations and responsibilities
If someone is born to a U.S. citizen, mother or father, anywhere in the world they are automatically a U.S. citizen at birth through ...
Law of Soil
naturalization
taking a test to prove citizenship
Law of Blood
Which is a requirement for a person to become a naturalized U.S. citizen or a step in the naturalization process?
being born to American parents
serving in the U.S. military
passing a U.S. history, U.S. Government and English Test
being born on American soil or land
Attending civic meetings, petitioning the government, staying informed, running for office, community service, and voting are examples of citizen...
obligations
requirements
rights
responsibilities
The excerpt below was taken from the Magna Carta.
"No freeman shall be taken or imprisoned or disseized or exiled or any way destroyed, nor will we go upon him nor send him upon, except by the lawful judgment of his peers or by the law of the land"
Based on the excerpt, which right is guaranteed by the Magna carta?
Trial by jury
Freedom of speech
No taxation without representation
Freedom of Religion
The Magna Carta required the king (as executive) to be bound by law. Which of these statements best reflects how this idea applies to the U.S. Bill of Rights?
The Congress has greater authority than the President.
The government is not above the law and the will of the people.
In case of a conflict, the States overrule the federal government.
People are better off without a government, but it is necessary for society.
Which of these was the FIRST example of a written agreement for colonial self-government?
Fundamental Orders of Connecticut
The Iroquois Confederacy
Albany Plan of Union
Mayflower Compact
The Rule of Law states that
there should be no barriers to the right to vote
a just government derives its power from the government
all people, including those who govern, must obey the law
a country's citizens are the source of the government's power
When this was published in early 1776, many American colonists became convinced that they should act to form a new kind of nation independence from the rule of England's cruel courts.
Common Sense
The Wealth of Nations
The Declaration of Independence
Declaration of the Rights of Man
Why did some colonists think that becoming an independent country was a good idea?
they like to do things on their own
they liked to fight wars
they wanted to have their own government and laws
they wanted to make King George III mad
What does the Preamble of the Declaration of Independence explain?
Why we love Great Britain
that separation from Great Britain has become necessary for Americans
that cooperation with Great Britain will begin immediately
That the Sons of Liberty will no longer be allowed to protest
The Declaration of Independence states that all people have certain ___________
aliens
unalienable rights
rules and laws
governments
What are grievances?
good things the government is doing
promises
complaints
laws
Ultimately, the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation lead to the creation of -
the Treaty of Paris
the Affordable Care Act
the U.S. Constitution
the Declaration of Independence
The preamble of a document serves as a/an:
introduction to a document
summary of a document
midpoint in a document
conclusion of a document
What is the meaning of "domestic tranquility?"
Future generations
Fair treatment under the law
Peace at home
Creating a better government
What is the significance of the preamble beginning with "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 powers from the people and exists to serve them
The phrase "promote the general welfare" means that it is the job of the government to:
establish a fair judicial system
create three separate branches of government
give people the ability to vote
support a person's health and well being
What is the best description for the phrase "our posterity"?
only the founding fathers
all future generations
the king
the sovereign
Which group would provide for the "common defense"?
self defense
state government
military
police
"To form a more perfect union" is include in the preamble to show that"
it is the military's job to protect people
the constitution would create a better more unified country
states would receive more power
the United States needed to break away from England
"Establish justice" means that in the United States all people should be:
treated fairly under the law
given the exact same things by the government
guaranteed a good paying job
required to vote
Which purpose listed in the Preamble states that the new government will treat all people fairly?
"insure domestic tranquility"
"do ordain and establish this Constitution"
"establish justice"
What is the Legislative Branch?
Congress: the House of the Representatives and the Senate
The President
Government
Supreme Court
How many representatives are there in the House of Representatives?
235
335
435
535
How many representatives does each state in the U.S. get?
2
It depends on the population within each state.
The President decides.
The people vote.
How many members in the Senate?
100
200
300
400
How many senators does each state get?
2
It depends on the population
3
4
Who can veto a bill before it becomes law?
The President or the Governor for a state.
Senators
Representatives
Vice-President
Can a bill that was vetoed still make it into law? How?
No, it is has been decided; it is final.
No, bills can get vetoed.
Yes, the House of Representatives and the Senate vote 2/3 and can cancel the veto.
Yes, the Vice President can change the President's mind.
What is another name for the Legislative Branch?
The President
The Cabinet
The Congress
The Executive Office
Which Legislative branch does a bill have to be introduced to first?
The House of Representatives
The Senate
The Executive Branch
Either the House of Representatives or the Senate
How many terms can the president serve?
one
two
three
unlimited
If the president dies this person takes over
Speaker of the House
First Lady
President pro Tempore
Vice President
How long is each presidential term?
1 year
2 years
4 years
6 years
What role gives the President the ability to rule as head of all the branches of the military?
Chief of State
Chief Diplomat
Chief Citizen
Commander in Chief
To be President you must be at least ____ years old
25
30
35
40
To be president you must be
a citizen for 7 years
a citizen for 9 years
a natural born citizen
a citizen for 35 years
The main architect of American foreign policy and chief spokesperson to the rest of the world.
Chief Legislator
Chief Administrator
Chief of Party
Chief Diplomat
How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
6
9
12
15
The role of the Judicial Branch is to
enforce the laws
create the laws
support treaties and executive agreements
interpret the laws
The __ nominates federal and Supreme Court justices with confirmation from a majority of the __.
president; Senate
Senate Judiciary Committee; Attorney General
president; House of Representatives
vice president; electors
What does judicial review mean?
that the Supreme Court can investigate the president for misconduct
that the Supreme Court can declare executive orders and legislation unconstitutional
that the president can review an Supreme Court decisions he deems unfair
that Congress has the right to ensure the Supreme Court's decisions are impartial
What is the Bill of Rights?
The document signed giving us our independence from Great Britain.
The first 10 amendments added to the Constitution.
The 8 most important amendments added to the Constitution.
The first 11 amendments added to the Constitution.
School dress codes are not in violation of the First Amendment’s guarantee of the freedom of expression.
Plessy V Ferguson
Schenk V United States
Tinker V Des Moines
Yoder V Wisconsin
“In the field of public education, the doctrine of ‘separate but equal’ has no place.”
Plessy V Ferguson
Wisconsin V Yoder
Brown V Board of Education
Tinker V Des Moines
an arrested individual is entitled to rights against self-discrimination and to an attorney
Miranda V Arizona
Mapp V Ohio
Escobedo V Illinois
This Established Judicial Review
Marbury v. Madison
Ohio v. Mapp
McCulloch v. Maryland
Roe V. Wade
A person who cannot afford an attorney may have one appointed by the government
Engel v. Vitale
Gideon v. Wainwright
Schenck v. United States
Baker v. Carr
US v. Nixon is considered a landmark case because it provided what lesson for future leaders?
You must obey a court order
The president is accountable for enforcing the law
The president is not above the law
The president is not allowed to have private meetings
Which of the following ideas BEST describes what protection we have from the case Miranda v. Arizona?
Self- incrimination
Right to counsel
Freedom of speech
Freedom of expression
Students have limited freedom of speech in a school setting. Which of the following cases helped prove that point?
Plessy v. Ferguson
Gideon v. Wainwright
In re Gault
Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier
What is due process?
people who are accused of crimes do not have to testify
people who are accused of crimes must be read their rights
people who are accused of crimes must be treated fairly
people who are accused of crimes deserve to go to jail
This case started with a prank phone call.
Tinker v. Des Moines
In Re Gault
DC v. Heller
Gideon v. Wainwright
Which of the following cases would the federal court system handle?
Disputes between two citizens of the same state
Disputes between two states
Violations of local ordinances
Violation of state laws
Parts of a criminal trial are listed below. What is the correct order of these parts?
Presentation of Evidence by defense, closing statements, verdict, opening statements, jury deliberation, evidence by prosecution
Opening statements, verdict, jury deliberation, evidence by prosecution, evidence by defense closing statements.
Opening statements, Evidence by prosecution, evidence by defense, Closing statements, Jury deliberation, and Verdict
Opening Statement, Closing statement, evidence by defense, evidence by prosecution, and verdict
Cases that involve damage to someone's property
Criminal Court
Civil Court
Family Court
Appeals Court
What is the correct order of the federal court system from lowest authority to highest authority?
U.S. Appeals Courts, US District Courts, US Supreme Court
State Supreme Court, US Appeals Court, US Supreme Court
US Districts Courts, US Appeals Courts, US Supreme Court
State Supreme Court, Court of Federal Claims, US Supreme Court
What is precedent?
an opinion unlike any in the past
asking for the opinions of several other judges
The judge does not refer to the US Constitution
Using older cases that are similar in nature to determine an outcome
A/an ______________ is where the beliefs (and differences) of political parties are listed.
forum
editorial
platform
op-ed
A conservative person is most likely to believe that
Government should have unlimited power over people’s lives
Government should play a more limited role in business and social issues
Aliens founded the United States in 1776
There should be multiple Presidents throughout the United States
A liberal person is most likely to believe that
Government should have little to no power over people’s lives
Government should play a more active role in business and social issues
The President should be able to lead for as long as he or she wants to
The United States was once home to a tribe of unicorns that mysteriously disappeared in 1609
Which modern political party tends to be more conservative?
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Green Party
Whig Party
Which modern political party tends to be more liberal?
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Libertarian Party
Federalist Party
Propaganda uses bias to influence the public.
What is Propaganda?
Techniques that do not presuade
Techniques used to influence opinions, emotions, behaviors.
Techniques used usually towards a direction in an unfair way
Techniques used to argue
What is a policy?
Magana Carta
Common Sense
A governmental plan to deal issues
Checks and Balances
Any issues that happens inside the United states is called?
Domestic
Foreign
middle earth
on the ground
Who creates foreign policies?
Governor and Mayor
School Principal and the cafeteria worker
Your parents
The President and Congress
What does NATO stands for?
North Alaska Trout operations
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
North South East west
South Pacific treaty organization
Citizens have no rights in a...
Democracy
Dictatorship
Constitutional Monarchy
This system of government sees an alliance of states, or countries, that tell the central authority what to do.
Confederate
Unitary
Federal
Conunitary
What system of government will see power controlled by one central authority?
Unitary
Confederate
Federal
None of these
What system of government is based on dividing power?
Federal
Confederate
Unitary
None of these
What form of government sees a small group of people wield power?
Oligarchy
Democracy
Federal
Presidential
In this form of government, we see citizens vote for leaders and representatives
Democracy
Confederate
Oligarchy
None of these
In this form of democracy, DIRECTLY elect whatever they are voting for
Direct Democracy
Representative Democracy
Republic
None of These
In these elections, representatives speak on behalf of the citizens that elected them
Direct Democracy
Representative Democracy
Town Hall Meetings
None of These
A military leader who becomes the supreme leader of a country, often by force:
Dictator
Oligarch
Governor
Socialist
An Autocracy is when:
People participate in the running of their own government by voting.
a small military group takes over a country
a single person has all of the power
religion is used to justify power
Name the form of government that recognizes God or a divine being as the ultimate authority.
Theocracy
Oligarchy
Junta
Democracy
Which two forms of government fall under Autocracy?
Representative Democracy
Dictatorship
Monarchy
Direct Democracy
Nobody has power over other members of the society.
Representative Democracy
Monarchy
Dictatorship
Anarchy
Voting is usually allowed in an Autocracy
True
False
Powers not delegated to the national government are reserved for the states or the people.
1st amendment
14th amendment
10th amendment
5th amendment
Which level of government provides for the common defense, conducts foreign policy, and regulates trade?
national
counties
state
cities/towns
All of the following are responsibilities of local government EXCEPT
enforce local laws (ordinances)
levy and collect taxes
regulate land use
coin money
One person is in charge of a...
Autocracy
Democracy
Oligarchy
Anarchy
