WorksheetsQ2 9 Week Exam Practice
Total questions: 19
Worksheet time: 10mins
This diagram shows the steps in selecting a juror. Which statement completes this diagram?
The jury pool listens to arguments and delivers a verdict.
Attorneys narrow the jury pool through the voir dire process.
Attorneys identify a foreperson to speak on behalf of the jury pool.
The jury pool meets with court clerks to determine any biases that would affect the trial.
Which of the following is a responsibility of a grand jury?
hear evidence presented during a trial
decide on a verdict at the end of a trial
determine criminal sentencing after a trial
consider whether evidence warrants holding a trial
Which two political parties take an active role in shaping U.S. public policy today?
Democratic and Republican
Democratic and Libertarian
Socialist and Republican
Socialist and Libertarian
This diagram shows steps in the election process at the national level. Which statement best completes this diagram?
Political parties hold midterm elections.
The winner of the political debates takes the oath of office.
Primary elections are held to narrow down the candidates.
State legislatures cast votes to determine who will appear on the ballot.
Which of the following correctly identifies a constitutional qualification to serve as president of the United States?
at least 25 years old
at least 30 years old
at least 35 years old
at least 40 years old
According to the biographical information, for which reason is Candidate A NOT qualified to run for governor of Florida?
Candidate A is not old enough.
Candidate A was not born in Florida.
Candidate A does not have a law degree.
Candidate A has not lived in Florida long enough.
Which branch of the national government makes laws?
bureaucracy
legislative
executive
judicial
This newspaper headline describes an event in U.S. history. Which part of the national government initiated the process described in this newspaper headline?
Senate
Vice President
Supreme Court
House of Representatives
Which group makes up the structure of the executive branch?
Speaker of the House, President Pro Tempore, committees, Cabinet
president, chief justice, President Pro Tempore, representatives
president, vice president, Cabinet, administrative agencies
Speaker of the House, justices, vice president, senators
This diagram provides details about processes carried out by the executive branch at the national level of government. Which option best completes this diagram?
Fund the armed forces
Draft bills to become laws
Make Cabinet appointments
Advise Supreme Court justices
This diagram shows some of the steps involved with a bill becoming a law at the national level of government. What is the first step in this lawmaking process?
A governor introduces a bill.
A member of Congress introduces a bill.
The judicial branch rules if a bill is constitutional.
The executive branch rules if a bill is constitutional.
Which option refers to the Supreme Court’s decision to take a case?
court order
judicial review
writ of certiorari
summary judgment
This diagram provides details about the U.S. court system. Which court completes this diagram?
Court of Veterans Appeals
Court of Appeals
Military Court
Claims Court
Which type of law is used to help solve disputes between people or organizations?
Constitutional law
Criminal law
Military law
Civil law
The lists in the table identify actions that are subject to laws. Which list identifies actions that apply only to military law?
Category A
Category B
Category C
Category D
The decision in which U.S. Supreme Court case resulted in states being required to provide an attorney to defendants who cannot afford one?
District of Columbia v. Heller
Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier
Gideon v. Wainwright
Miranda v. Arizona
This excerpt is from a Supreme Court case. "The doctrine of separate but equal has no place. Separate educational facilities are inherently unequal." Based on this excerpt, what long term impact did this case have on American society and government?
It established that segregation in public schools was unconstitutional.
It affirmed that education was a constitutional right.
It supported education as an obligation of the state.
It mandated funding for public schools.
This diagram shows steps in electing a U.S. president. Which formal step completes this diagram?
The political parties hold conventions to confirm their candidate.
The governors of states meet to decide on the results.
The Electoral College votes in December.
The Supreme Court rules in December.
How does the 12th Amendment impact the process of presidential elections in the United States?
It ensures presidents and vice presidents are elected as a team.
It creates a system that allows voters to more directly elect the president.
It ensures that candidates running for the office of president are more qualified.
It creates an opportunity for the Supreme Court to overturn presidential election results.
