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WorksheetsCivics PMA #2 Review
Total questions: 145
Worksheet time: 2hrs 44mins
No power to tax citizens was another weakness of the Articles of Confederation, Why do you think it was like that?
Citizens wanted to protect individual states taxing power
Fear of being over taxed
What event showed congress how weak the Articles of Confederation was?
Bacon Rebellion
American Revolution
Shay's Rebellion
Constitution
The Articles of Confederation created a _________________ national government.
How many states had to agree to pass a law?
13
12
9
0
The Constitution gives the federal government enough power to overpower the states.
Federalists
Anti-Federalists
It will not be possible for the federal government to overpower the states, because states are a necessary part of the federal government.
Federalists
Anti-Federalists
The Constitution says federal laws are "the supreme law of the land" so the federal government could just take complete control.
Federalist
Anti-Federalist
The Constitution gives the federal government just a few powers that are very well defined
Federalist
Anti-Federalist
The President created by the Constitution is really just a king.
Federalist
Anti-Federalist
A strong President is necessary to protect the country against foreign attack and make sure laws are carried out properly
Federalist
Anti-Federalist
Which group wanted the national government to have most of the power?
Federalist
Anti-Federalist
Which group wanted the state governments to have most of the power?
Federalist
Anti-Federalist
Which group was fearful of a strong president?
Federalist
Anti-Federalist
What was the main issue that divided the Federalists and Anti-Federalists?
Whether or not to allow slavery
How much representation big states should get
How much power to give to the national government
What does "We the People..." mean?
The people create the government and give the government its power
The government has to keep laws fair and protect rights
The government has to help make the country better and stronger
The government has to keep peace in the country
What does "...establish justice..." mean?
The people create the government and give the government its power
The government has to keep laws fair and protect rights
The government has to help make the country better and stronger
The government has to keep peace in the country
What does "...insure domestic tranquility..." mean?
The people create the government and give the government its power
The government has to keep laws fair and protect rights
The government has to help make the country better and stronger
The government has to keep peace in the country
What does "...promote the general welfare..." mean?
The government has to protect people and keep them safe
The government has to help people to be happy and healthy
The government has to make sure people are free now and in the future
The people approve of the Constitution and the government it creates
What does "...secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity..." mean?
The government has to protect people and keep them safe
The government has to help people to be happy and healthy
The government has to make sure people are free now and in the future
The people approve of the Constitution and the government it creates
What does "...do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America..." mean?
The government has to protect people and keep them safe
The government has to help people to be happy and healthy
The government has to make sure people are free now and in the future
The people approve of the Constitution and the government it creates
Which line from the Preamble matches this image?
We the people
in order to form a more perfect union
establish justice
secure the blessings of liberty
What is the Preamble?
The conclusion
The introduction
The articles
What does provide for the common defense mean?
Create fairness
Promise peace within our country
Defend the country from enemies
Encourage the well-being of all its people
What was the Anti-Federalists’ greatest concern about ratifying the U.S. Constitution?
The lack of a federal court system
The lack of legislative veto power
The lack of a strong military
The lack of a bill of rights
A principle right of all Americans to exercise their religion freely
Consent of the Governed
Religious Liberty
Checks and Balances
Natural Rights
People have the right to fair and reasonable laws. Officials have to follow rules when enforcing laws and need to treat all people in the same way.
Limited Government
Rights
Due Process
Rule of Law
Popular or representative system where the people create and run their own government
Separation of Powers
Self-Government
Due Process
Rule of Law
A set of things that people believe they should be free to do without restrictions.
Rights
Due Process
Rule of Law
Self-Government
Consent of the Governed means that government can only get their power from _____________.
God
The King
The People
Parliament
What is the principle of separation of powers?
A principle that allows each branch of government to check the other branches and prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful
a person’s ability to be free and independent
laws passed by government to protect natural rights
What is the Rule of Law?
The government and those who govern are bound by the law
People are the source of any and all governmental power
The government is not all powerful, and only do the things that the people have allowed it to do
The government must follow procedures before they may deprive a person of their rights
What does it mean to limit government?
The beginning section of the Constitution
The things the government is entitled to by law
The government is not all powerful, and is restricted by laws
The right of all Americans to exercise their religion freely
The President's veto is overridden by a two-thirds vote in Congress. This is an example of which principle?
Federalism
Limited Government
Checks & Balances
Popular Sovereignty
The Legislative Branch makes the laws; the Executive Branch enforces the laws; the Judicial Branch interprets the laws. This is an example of which of the principles of government?
Checks & Balances
Separation of Powers
Federalism
Limited Government
What is the first step in the trial process?
Deliberation
Presentation of evidence
Jury selection
Opening statements
What is the role of the jury in a trial?
The role of the jury in a trial is to determine the punishment for the accused.
The role of the jury in a trial is to provide legal advice to the judge.
The role of the jury in a trial is to represent the interests of the defense.
The role of the jury in a trial is to determine the guilt or innocence of the accused.
Another name for the Legislative Branch of the United States Government is:
Supreme Court
White House
Congress
Capitol Hill
The Senate consists of _________ members, two from each state.
100
50
85
90
Congress has two primary functions: to ______________________________ and to control government spending.
invade foreign countries
eliminate the federal reserve
modify the Bill of Rights
make the nation's laws
The Executive Branch carries out the law that _____________________passes
The Supreme Court
Congress
its' citizens
The Federal Reserve
As Commander-In-Chief of the armed forces, the __________________ can use the military to intervene or offer assistance to crises at home and around the world
Speaker of the House
President
President pro-tempore
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
At the lowest level of the federal court system are the United States ________________ courts
district
supreme
foreign
domestic
Article III of the Constitution called for the creation of a __________________ court
district
supreme
domestic
foreign
Which offices' selection process is "Appointed by President and Approved by Senate
Representative
President
Supreme Court Justice
Senator
President
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
Supreme Court
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
Congress
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
Override power
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
Veto power
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
Interpret Laws
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
Impeachment power
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
Cabinet
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
Enforce Laws
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
Appointed for life
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
Appoints judges
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
Power to declare war
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
How is representation determined in the House of Representatives?
Equal for all states
Based on population
Based on Electoral College results
Based on ballot initiatives
What is the term length for the House of Representatives?
2
4
6
8
What is the term length for the Senate?
2
4
6
8
Which branch of government has the power to approve treaties?
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
Which branch of government has the power to appoint judges?
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
The majority of work in Congress is done:
On the floor of the Senate
On the floor of the House
In congressional committees
In their home districts
Which branch of government has the power to confirm judges or justices and to impeach them?
Presidential
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
How does the judicial branch check on the power of Congress and the President?
vetoing legislation (law) that is passed by Congress and signed by the President
declaring acts of Congress (legislation) or presidential actions (executive orders) to be unconstitutional
issuing warrants
issuing court restraints
The Congress of the United States has the power to make laws for the nation. Who has the power to approve (sign) or veto new legislation?
state governors
United States citizens
the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
the President of the United States
Which of the following examples illustrates the system of checks and balances?
The President calls for a special meeting of the Cabinet.
The President signs a tax bill, even though the Congress recommends that he not sign it.
The President entertains the Queen of England.
The President vetoes a bill, but Congress overrides his veto.
What is an executive order?
A treaty negotiated with foreign governments
A court decision made by the Supreme Court
A directive issued by the President of the United States
A legislative act passed by Congress
Samantha Powers was given order by her commanding officer to report for duty at the Sunshine State Air Force base on Tuesday at 9 AM. Samantha decides she’s hungry and stops by a coffee shop instead. She arrives 3 hours late, and her commanding officer has already escalated the issue for failure to report-in.
Civil Law
Constitutional Law
Military Law
Criminal Law
Karen ordered an iPhone online and was so excited to get it in the mail. At work, she showed it to all her co-workers. One co-worker, Kelly, accidently dropped her phone on the floor, cracking the screen. Kelly refused to pay to fix the phone, so Karen took the matter to court. What type of law does this represent?
Criminal Law
Civil Law
Constituional Law
Military Law
A man was accused of attacking another man. He was brought into police custody and interrogated for 2 hours. Prior to the interrogation, he was never informed that he had the right to remain silent or to have a lawyer present. During the interrogation, he signed a confession. What type of law does this represent?
Constitutional Law
Criminal Law
Civil Law
Military Law
Brady was caught on tape robbing a gas station. He was later arrested, brought to trial, and found guilty of burglary. He was sentenced to 5 years in prison. What type of law does this represent?
Military Law
Constitutional Law
Civil Law
Criminal Law
Which type of law deals with relationships and disagreements between people?
civil law
criminal law
military law
case law
What type of law is based on customs and prior legal decisions, and is used in civil cases?
civil law
common law
criminal law
military law
Laws passed by Congress or state legislatures, like the Civil Rights Act of 1964, are ___________________ laws.
statutory
common
civil
constitutional
What was something big in this case.
The Supreme Court first ever case.
Everyone got ice cream after the case.
It was where the Supreme Court first used the unconstitutional law.
Declaring WAR is a...
Reserved power
Concurrent power
Enumerated power
Individual power
Collecting taxes is a...
Reserved power
Concurrent power
Enumerated power
Individual power
Managing a system of education is a...
Reserved power
Concurrent power
Enumerated power
Individual power
issue drivers' licenses
Enumerated
Reserved
Concurrent
Coin money
enumerated
reserved
concurrent
Concurrent powers
The federal government has supremacy over state governments.
The federal government follows the lead of state governments.
The federal government shares powers with the state governments.
The federal government sets standards that state governments must follow.
Which is the last step in amending the U.S. Constitution?
The president signs the amendment in a public ceremony.
Three-fourths of the state legislatures ratify the amendment.
The voters approve the amendment in a national election.
Two-thirds of both houses of Congress ratify the amendment.
Which laws are passed by the Florida legislature?
acts
charters
ordinances
statutes
How is the structure of Florida's government similar to the structure of the federal government?
both have a legislative branch with two chambers
both have Supreme Court justices who serve for life
both have an executive branch headed by a president
both have nine Supreme Court justices
Which of the following is a shared obligation of the federal, state, and local governments?
coining money
constructing roads and highways
issuing passports
making treaties with foreign nations
Which service is performed by local government?
Minting coins
Delivering mail
Providing fire protection
Granting teacher certificates
US Constitution = 535 Legislators...1 President...9 Supreme Court Justices
FL Constitution = 160 Legislators...1 Governor...7 Florida Sup. Court Justices
What is the purpose of the Constitution, based on this info.?
Protecting the rights of the people
Creating a process for voting on amendments
Limiting the authority of the governor
Providing a framework for government
(Who) is the Legislative Branch in the Local Government?
Senator
City Council
Chief Justice
Representative
What is a local law called?
Statute
Act
Ordinance
Amendment
What is the LAST step in the lawmaking process?
The bill is voted on in the next election.
The Mayor signs the bill into law.
The bill goes back to the House of Representatives.
The bill goes to the President's desk for approval.
What is a Bill?
A law
An idea for a new law
The introduction to the Constitution
The Legislative Branch
Examples of Congress’s ________________ are to: declare war, naturalize citizens, create post offices, create a military, control immigration and trade
enumerated powers
reserved powers
judicial powers
The Tenth Amendment states that the powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the states, are __________________ to the states respectively, or to the people
reserved
enumerated
amended
Some examples of the states' _________________ are to build roads and schools and to issue driver’s licenses
constitution
federal powers
reserved powers
Congress can approve a proposed amendment by a ___/___ vote
1/2
2/3
3/4
5/8
After a change to the constitution has been proposed by 2/3 of both Houses of Congress, what fraction of the state legislatures must ratify (approve) the amendment before it is added to the U.S. Constitution?
2/3
1/2
3/4
1/3
What does an amendment mean?
A change to the document
Keep the same
Bend it
Amazon Prime delivers on time
What does an amendment mean?
A change to the document
Keep the same
Bend it
Amazon Prime delivers on time
What is a proposal?
Get down on one knee and ask to marry
A suggested change to be made
Voted in
You are a Pro at posal's
What does it mean for an amendment to be ratified?
Thrown away
Accepted/Signed in
rats ate it
Not this one for sure
What is the amount of votes needed in Congress for the proposal of an amendment?
1/4 of congress
2/9 of congress
3/4 of congress
2/3 of congress
What is the amount of states needed to ratify an amendment?
3/4 of states
2/3 of states
1/16 of states
11/50 of states
Why is the constitution considered a living document?
It eats pizza on the reg
It has survived for over 200 years
It can be changed and adapted
It can walk on its own
How many amendments have been proposed for the constitution?
27
11,000
1000
455
How many times has the constitution been amended?
27
11,000
1000
455
Multiple answer to Fill blanks
______ in congress, ______in states thats how you make an amendment so great
2/3
3/4
Living
Bill of Rights
The first 10 amendments together are known as
The Bill of Change
The Bill of Santa Maria
The Bill of Amendments
The Bill of Rights
The head of the executive branch of a city is
the city council
the mayor
the governor
the President
The rights of the residents of Florida are found in the
Preamble
Amendments to the Florida Constitution
Bill of Rights
Declaration of Rights
How many articles are in the Florida Constitution?
1
7
12
27
The US Constitution has been amended 27 times including the First Ten Amendment done at once. And the Florida Constitution?
Same, amended 27 times
Hasn't been amended in decades
Amended more than 100 times
It doesn't allow any change
The Venn diagram below shows some services provided by state and local governments.
Which service completes the Venn diagram?
regulating taxicabs
creating a police force
regulating savings banks
issuing driver licenses
The court in which a dispute is first heard is called a ______ court.
Original
Appellate
Trial
Specialized
What are the three main level of federal courts?
mayor´s courts, city courts, and fedral court
city courts, state courts, and the U.S. Supreme Court
district courts, magistrate courts, and the US Supreme Court
district courts, courts of appeals, and the US Supreme Court
Of the following, what may happen to a person with a guilty verdict in a criminal case?
The U.S. Supreme Court automatically reviews the case.
The criminal case becomes a civil case.
A U.S. Court Appeals asks to review the case.
The defendant appeals the case to a higher court.
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
