Most important task: They decide issues of constitutionality.

A previous legal decision or case that can serves as a guide for future court decisions.

The power of the Supreme Court to decide if an act or law is constitutional.

This is a critical source for judges who are deciding how to rule in a case.

This is the only court in the federal system that can have both original jurisdiction and appellate jurisdiction.

Which correctly describes the limits of individual rights as guaranteed in the Constitution?

Which of the following is an example of the Supreme Court limiting the free exercise of religion?

Due process clauses are contained in the Constitution in the

Which of the following would NOT be protected by the 1st Amendment?

Your right to a free public education and choose where you want to live fall under the

What is the main difference between civil rights and civil liberties?

The Supreme Court’s ruling in Dredd Scott v. Sanford (this happened in 1857)

Which child would most likely NOT be considered a U.S. citizen?

Which is the term for those people from other countries who have been admitted legally to the United States?

Flying the American flag upside down at your house because you are unhappy with the state of our country is an example of

They serve as the foundation for all of the rights and liberties subsequently protected by the Constitution, the federal courts are reluctant to limit those rights protected by the

The carrying out of immigration policy is the responsibility of the...

For the first part of the country’s history, U.S. foreign policy would best be described as: (1776-WWI)

The contrasting foreign policies of the United States that followed World War I and World War II can best be summarized as a shift from...

What are the five branches of the United States military?

Which is the only state to have a unicameral legislature?

What is the largest source of revenue for states?

Protecting the U.S. from terrorist attacks and responding to natural disasters is the primary task of which cabinet department?

What is the main purpose of a political party?

Which of the following led to the development of the two-party system in the U.S.?

The first Democrat elected president was ...

Which of the following applies to Conservatives?

In a multiparty system, what happens when no party wins a majority of seats in congress/parliament?

Which of the following applies to Liberals?

How does Mass Media influence politics?

Currently, which form of Mass Media do most Americans get their news from? (think boomer generation)

Who was the first Republican president?

Which of the following is considered a highly influential form of "alternative media"? (again, think boomer, think)

Education is the largest expense for state budgets, the bulk of that is covered by this source of revenue?

One way special interest groups differ from political parties is that interest groups...

The Equal Protection Clause was originally intended to protect...

In Marbury vs. Madison, the Supreme Court claimed the right to...

Mr. Peterson, who is a resident of the city of Portage, is accused of mailing illegal substances through the mail. Who has jurisdiction in this case?

What is the best/most common way to measure public opinion?

Which of the following is NOT a way citizens monitor and influence state and local governments

Which is likely to be a statement from someone who does not have much political efficacy?

All of the following are true about the Governor of a state EXCEPT...

Which of the following statements about the 4th amendment is TRUE?

The Supreme Court's ruling in Brown vs. The Board of Education, Topeka Kansas...(1954)

Which one of the following is NOT a requirement to be a citizen?

Which of the following is NOT a motivation for a Leak?

Which country is NOT part of the U.N. Security Councils permanent members?

Opponents of this government policy frequently claim it is "reverse discrimination"?

Which Country is NOT a member of NATO?

Which person listed is NOT a member of the U.S. Supreme Court?

How many amendments are there to the U.S. Constitution

Which term refers to someone who is born to an American citizen?