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WorksheetsQ2 PMA Review
Total questions: 106
Worksheet time: 1hrs 29mins
What does the phrase "to ourselves and our posterity" suggest about the Founding Father's goals for government?
They wanted to create a lasting government that future Americans would benefit from.
They are willing to sacrifice their liberty for the benefit of their children.
They aimed to create a strong government, independent of the will of the people.
They wanted to create a social contract that future americans could not break.
According to the Preamble of the U.S. Constitution, which of the following are the basic purposes of government?
provide services, provide laws and guarantee freedom
establish justice, ensure tranquility, provide for common defense
ensure life, liberty and pursuit of happiness
collect taxes, print money and establish and army
Which part of the U.S. Constitution states the six purposes of government?
Bill of Rights
Article IV
Preamble
Article I
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 goal and purpose of government is to keep the peace at home (in our own country)?
provide for the common defense
promote the general welfare
insure domestic tranquility
establish justice
In 1917, President Wilson asked Congress to raise an army by "drafting" young men between the ages of 21 and 30 years old into the military to protect the country during World War I (1914-1918). Which goal and purpose of government was President Wilson asking Congress to support?
in order to form a more perfect union
establish justice
insure domestic tranquility
provide for the common defense
In 1957, President Eisenhower sent soldiers into Little Rock, Arkansas to prevent violence. Which goal of government, listed in the Preamble this represent?
to ensure domestic tranquility
to form a more perfect Union
to secure the blessings of liberty
to provide for the common defense
The table describes several powers of the U.S. government.
Which two principles are described in this table?
separation of powers and checks and balances
separation of powers and popular sovereignty
federalism and judicial review
federalism and republicanism
What is one way that the Constitution balances power between the branches of government?
Congress can veto executive orders signed by the president.
The president can choose to veto bills passed by Congress.
Congress appoints new members of the Supreme Court.
The Supreme Court hears cases between state governments.
How is the US Senate able to exercise some control over US foreign policy?
by appointing ambassadors to negotiate treaties with other nations
by approving or rejecting treaties negotiated by the executive branch
by selecting foreign service officers to work in the Department of State
by negotiating treaties directly with representatives from other nations
What is the concept of rule of law in the U.S Constitution?
The government is above the law
Only citizens are accountable to the law
Everyone in society is accountable to the same laws
The government can change the law as needed
What is the concept of due process of law in the U.S Constitution?
The government can arrest and punish anyone without a fair trial
Only citizens have the right to due process
The government can skip certain legal procedures if necessary
A fundamental principle of fairness in all legal matters
Read the quotation from former President Richard Nixon in defense of his actions during the Watergate scandal and answer the question.
Which important American legal principle does this situation illustrate?
Rule of law applies to even the most powerful people in the nation's government.
The president must fulfill his or her responsibility to the people no matter the consequences.
Checks and balances can be waived in emergencies but must be accounted for later.
The electoral process is an adequate check on the behavior of politicians.
What does the 'rule of law' mean?
Everyone must abide by the law, including the government.
Children do not have to follow the law.
Only the ruler has to follow the law.
Laws are suggestions, not requirements.
What is the transparency of government institutions in the context of the rule of law?
The ability of government officials to ignore laws
The ability of government officials to hide their actions
The need for the government to be open about its actions
The fairness of law for those accused of breaking the law
The President not being held accountable or responsible for breaking the law again and again would be a violation of which Rule of Law principle?
Accountability or responsibility to the law
Decisions based on the law
Transparency of institutions
Fair procedures
Police officers not arresting a drug dealer because they are being paid off by the dealer is a violation of which Rule of Law principle? (Remember the job of police is to enforce or make sure people follow the law)
Decisions based on the law
Fair procedures
Enforcement of the law
Transparency of institutions
What does the blindfold covering the figure's eyes represent?
equality under the law
separation of powers
federalism
checks and balances
Amendment 1
Protects your Liberties: Speech/Press/Petition/Religion/Assemble
Right to bear arms
Freedom from quartering troops
Freedom from unreasonable search and seizure
Amendment 2
Freedom from self-incrimination
Right to a jury in a civil court cases
Power unlisted in the constitution are reserved for the states/people
Right to bear arms
Amendment 4
Freedom from unreasonable search and seizure
Freedom from self-incrimination
Right to a speedy trial and impartial jury
Rights unlisted in the constitution are still protected
Amendment 5
Freedom from unreasonable search and seizure
Freedom from self-incrimination
Right to a speedy trial and impartial jury
Rights unlisted in the constitution are still protected
Amendment 6
Freedom from unreasonable search and seizure
Freedom from self-incrimination
Right to a speedy trial and impartial jury
Rights unlisted in the constitution are still protected
Amendment 7
Right to a jury in civil cases. Facts found cannot be reexamined
Right to legal counsel
Freedom from quartering troops
Freedom from cruel and unusual punishment
Amendment 9
Freedom from unreasonable search and seizure
Freedom from self-incrimination
Right to a speedy trial and impartial jury
Rights unlisted in the constitution are still protected
Amendment 10
Freedom from self-incrimination
Right to a jury in a civil court cases
Power unlisted in the constitution are reserved for the states/people
Right to bear arms
The power the government has to acquire your property is called:
Economic Freedom
Political Freedom
Eminent Domain
Tyranny
When can the government use eminent domain?
When it benefits the public
Whenever they want
For private use
For personal gain
Government may only take private property for ________________ use.
public
private
a good
temporary
Your right to remain silent (self-incrimination); no double jeopardy; eminent domain; due process
5th Amendment
2nd Amendment
9th Amendment
6th Amendment
What might the government enforce during times of war?
Complete censorship of media
Abolishment of rights
Forced internment
Unlimited freedom
When can limitations on speech occur?
Only in schools
During wartime to protect national security
Never
Always
How does the right to petition the government protect citizens' rights?
By allowing the government to ignore citizens' concerns
By allowing citizens to address grievances and advocate for change.
By limiting citizens' freedom of speech
By preventing citizens from addressing grievances
What does the right to assemble allow people to do?
Protest violently in the streets
Only gather in designated areas
Prevent others from gathering
Gather together for peaceful purposes
Which government makes treaties and deals with foreign countries
Federal
State
Shared
Who has the power to declare war?
Federal
State
Shared
The powers of the federal government are separated into
two branches
three branches
one branch
four branches
The branch of government that enforces laws and is in charge of the military
executive
legislative
judicial
This branch of government makes decisions on how money is spent, as well as printing money and can declare war
executive
legislative
judicial
This branch of government interprets laws and decides if presidential actions and legislative laws are constitutional.
executive
legislative
judicial
Which service is performed by local government?
Minting coins
Delivering mail
Providing fire protection
Granting teacher certificates
What is the purpose of government?
limits individual freedoms and liberties of citizens
protects individual freedoms and liberties of citizens
provides a framework for government
allows separation of powers in government
What is the purpose of a constitution?
Creates a process for voting on amendments.
Provides a framework for government.
Limits the authority of the government.
Protects the rights of the people.
Punish law breakers
enumerated
reserved
concurrent
Powers that belong to the federal government are known as
expressed powers
concurrent powers
reserved powers
Powers that belong to both the federal government and the state governments are known as
expressed powers
concurrent powers
reserved powers
Powers that belong to the state governments are known as
expressed powers
concurrent powers
reserved powers
What is the process for proposing an amendment to the Constitution?
Approval by the President and the Supreme Court
A national referendum with a majority vote
Two-thirds majority vote in both the House of Representatives and the Senate, or a constitutional convention called for by two-thirds of state legislatures
A simple majority vote in both the House of Representatives and the Senate
The power to coin money
expressed power
concurrent power
reserved power
How many states must ratify an amendment for it to become part of the Constitution?
Two-thirds
Three-fourths
Half
One-third
What is the ratification process for an amendment?
Approval by three-fourths of the state legislatures or by conventions in three-fourths of the states
Approval by the President and Congress
Approval by a majority of the state legislatures
Approval by two-thirds of the state legislatures
The headline describes an action by citizens.
What conclusion can be drawn from the headline?
Citizens can be involved in policy making through their representatives.
Citizens can be directly involved in policy making.
Only elected officials may change constitutions.
Only elected officials make policy.
How do amendments reflect the changing needs of society?
By creating more restrictions and limitations
By making it harder to change laws and regulations
By allowing for the modification of laws and regulations to address new issues and concerns.
By ignoring the needs of society
Article _____ of the Constitution defines the process of amending the Constitution
III
VI
V
IV
What impact do amendments have on the Constitution?
Amendments can change, add, or remove specific provisions within the Constitution.
Amendments have no impact on the Constitution
Amendments only apply to state laws, not the Constitution
Amendments can only be made by the President, not by Congress
Which statement about the amendment processes of the Florida and US Constitutions is correct?
Amendments to the Florida Constitution are added to a separate section of the document.
The US Constitution has been amended much more often than the Florida Constitution.
Amendments to the US Constitution are added to main articles of the document.
It is much easier to amend the Florida Constitution than the US Constitution.
What is a similarity between the Florida and U.S. Constitutions?
They both contain a list of rights of citizens
They both have the same number of amendments
They both contain the supremacy clause
They both set up local governments
Which of the following is true of the Florida Constitution?
It establishes the structure of government in Florida.
It enumerates the power to regulate immigration in Florida.
It establishes a postal service throughout the state of Florida.
It enumerates the power to coin currency for the state of Florida.
How does the supremacy of the Constitution affect the states?
States must have all new laws approved by Congress.
States may not pass any laws that go against the Constitution.
States are expected to pass the exact same laws as the United States.
States are required to defend every new law before the Supreme Court.
The U.S. Constitution outlines individual rights in the Bill of Rights. Where can an outline of individual rights be found in the Florida Constitution?
Article II
Preamble
Article IV
Declaration of Rights
What is one way a Florida state Constitutional amendment can be adopted?
At least 60% of voters vote for it in a general election
Three-Fourths of the U.S. House and Senate vote for it
Three-Fourths of the Florida House and Senate vote for it
The Governor signs the proposed amendment
Federalism, the shared power between state and national governments, can be found in which article of the Constitution?
Article I
Article II
Article III
Article IV
Who has the power to propose a law to raise revenue?
House
Senate
Supreme Court
President
How many members are in the Senate and how do they determine that number?
200; equal representation (4 senators per state)
100; equal representation for each state (2 senators per state)
150; population
How does Congress determine the number of representatives each state gets in the House?
representation is equal for each state
population
States can have as many delegates as they wish, but each state receives just one vote.
What can Congress do if they disagree with the president's veto?
Override the veto
Approve the veto
Accept the veto
Nothing
After debating the bill, what is the next step in the lawmaking process?
The bill is voted on
The bill turns into a law
The bill is re-introduced
The bill is signed by the President (national laws) or Governor (state laws)
After the bill is introduced on the floor of either house, what is the next step of the lawmaking process in Congress?
Send the bill to the president.
Work in committees.
Vote on the bill in both houses.
Introduce the bill in either house.
A written agreement between countries
compromise
pardon
treaty
veto
What is an example of a historical code of law?
Newton's Laws
The Periodic Table
The Law of Gravity
Hammurabi's Code
What is case law also known as?
Rare law
Common law
Frequent law
Uncommon law
What does constitutional law focus on?
The study of historical documents
The interpretation and application of constitutional principles and rights
The interpretation of novels
The application of mathematical principles
What are statutes?
Laws passed by legislatures
Rules made by teachers
Decisions made by the king
Guidelines in sports
What does civil law deal with?
Criminal activities
Military operations
Disputes between countries
Disputes between individuals or entities
What is the purpose of criminal law?
To organize sports events
To regulate trade
To settle family disputes
To maintain public order
What does natural law believe in?
Fundamental rights and justice existing independently
Rules of a society
Laws made by judges only
Rights given by government
What are rules passed by executive agencies called?
ordinances
regulation
What governs the conduct of members of the armed forces?
Military law
Statutory law
Criminal law
Civil law
Which type of law makes certain actions a crime?
Civil Law
Criminal Law
Who is the head of the executive branch of the US federal government?
Vice President
Speaker of the House
President
Chief Justice
What is an example of a check on the Executive Branch by the Supreme Court?
The Supreme Court decides a law is unconstitutional
The Supreme Court strikes down an Executive Order
The Supreme Court hears a case involving a disagreement between two states
The Supreme Court rules in favor of a constitutional law
What is the President's role as the head of the military called?
Chief of State
Chief Executive
Commander-in-Chief
Chief Diplomat
Who is the head of the executive branch at the state level?
Governor
Mayor
Senator
Chief Justice
A rule or command the president gives out that has the same power as a law is called
a pardon.
an amnesty.
a reprieve
an executive order.
Which of the following is a power of the executive branch?
Appoints federal judges
Declares acts of Congress unconstitutional
Ratifies treaties
Impeaches and removes judges
What fear did the founders have about the general public choosing the president?
Not old enough
Not all genders were included
Not all races where included
People would not be fully informed about candidates
Which statement describes the Electoral College?
System to elect the Senate
System to elect the President
System to elect to the Supreme Court
System to elect the House of Representatives
How is the number of electors for each state determined?
By the population of the state
By the number of Congressional districts plus two senators
By the outcome of the state's last gubernatorial election
By the size of the state in square miles
Who are the leaders of the executive departments who advise the president?
President
Legislative Branch
Parliament
Cabinet
How many total electors are there in the Electoral College?
435
538
270
100
Which part of the Preamble means "the government's job is to create a better life for everyone"?
insure domestic tranquility
provide for the common defense
promote the general welfare
secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity
Which Constitutional Amendment is most closely associated with the electoral college?
12th
10th
11th
13th
After a bill has been introduced where does it go next in the lawmaking process?
The bill goes to committee where its debated.
the bill is ratified by 3/4 of state legislatures.
The bill goes to the Supreme Court for review.
The bill is voted on by the Supreme Court.
Why did the Founding Fathers create the Electoral College system?
they wanted the president and vice president to be elected together
didn't trust voters will be informed enough to chose the president
give more power to the state governors
Which official is responsible for balancing the budget and in charge of government spending in Florida?
Mayor of Orlando
FL Senator
President of the United States
Governor of Florida
How many electoral votes are needed to win the U.S. Presidency?
538
270
100
435
