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- Basic rights of citizens
- Rule of law
- Representative assemblies
The diagram below shows that the colonists formed some of their political views from some historical documents
MAGNA CARTA → LIMITED MONARCHY
MAYFLOWER COMPACT → ???
Which phrase completes the diagram?
Separation of Powers
Economic Freedom
Self-government
Individual Rights
How did the U.S. Constitution solve a problem created by the Articles of Confederation?
It avoided the issue of states rights
It allowed the states to elect representatives
It prevented (stopped) the amendment of federal laws
It enabled (allowed) the federal government to collect taxes (revenue)
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 statement supports the Anti-Federalists in the struggle over ratification of the U.S. Constitution?
The Constitution should limit state government
The Constitution should protect fundamental rights
The Constitution should create a strong national government
The Constitution should prevent the election of amateur politicians
Which statement completes the diagram?
Joining a military service
Obtaining a drivers license
Becoming a naturalized citizen
Receiving a social security card
The illustration shows a legal document.
Why are citizens obligated to respond to such documents?
To guarantee court hearings remain public
To guarantee courts provide probable cause
To protect the constitutional right to be tried by one's peers
To protect the constitutional right to confront one's accuser
The statement below was made by Thomas Jefferson in a 1786 letter to John Jay.
"...our liberty, which cannot be guarded but by the freedom of the press..."
Why should this freedom be guarded?
To provide the news media with guaranteed profit
To keep the news media from controlling the political process
To provide the government with an accurate source of information
To keep the government from becoming the primary information source
The political campaign posters are for two candidates running for mayor.
According to the information on the posters, what is the reason Maria may be considered more qualified than Todd to be elected mayor?
Her political policies
Her college education
Her campaign promises
Her experience working with the government
In the modern political system, which issue represents a basic disagreement between Republicans and Democrats?
The responsibility of government
The frequency of national elections
The legality of the U.S. Constitution
The support for the U.S. military soldier
Based on the government system in the United States, which individual activity is used to directly influence legislative decisions?
Watching political debates on the television
Discussing political issues at work
Collecting opinions for a yearbook
Gathering signatures for a petition
The poster was created in 1917.
Which type of communication is shown in this poster?
Accurate
Biased
Informational
Propaganda
What do an absolute monarchy and an autocracy have in common?
A single ruler
A written constitution
A national court system
A single legislative house
The newspaper headline details an important step in amending the U.S. Constitution. How did the passage of this amendment (19th) to the U.S. Constitution impact the political process in the United States?
Women were allowed to political campaigns
Women were allowed to hold citizenship rights
Women were allowed to hold public offices
Women were allowed to vote in national elections
The diagram provides details about the U.S. Court system.
Which court completes the diagram?
Court of Veterans Appeals
Court of Appeals
Military Court
Claims Court
The Venn diagram compares some features of the U.S. and Florida Constitutions
Which feature completes the diagram?
Created property taxes
Established a zoning board
Required a balanced budget
Granted individual freedoms
Which action is an example of a foreign-policy decision?
Congress increased providing support to newly arrived immigrants
The president requested a law to regulate pollution near international borders
Congress raised educational standards to make students competitive in the global market
The president signed an executive order restoring relations with a communist government in China
A country with very strong economic ties the United States is allowing human rights violations to take place. Based on U.S. foreign policy, which is an appropriate FIRST response?
Initiate a trade ban
Initiate a public protest
Initiate diplomatic talks
Initiate a military operation
What amendment, made all people born or naturalized in the United States—including former slaves— citizens of the country and guaranteed equal protection of the laws & Due Process?
What court case ruled that segregation was legal. This was called the “separate but equal” case? (later overturned by Brown V. Board of Education)
Dred Scott v. Sandford
Texas v. Johnson
Brown v. Board of Education
Plessy v. Ferguson
What case decided that students can conduct a silent protest as long as it does not interfere with education environment at schools and “students do not shed their rights at the schoolhouse gate.”?
PROTECTED 1ST AMENDMENT RIGHT
What court case established that an attorney will be appointed to anyone who cannot afford one - enforcing the 6th Amendment?
Miranda v. Arizona
Gideon v. Wainwright
Morse v. Frederick
Tinker v. Des Moines
Which amendment gave women suffrage (voting rights)?
8
19
21
14
How do modern Democrats and Republicans view taxation?
Democrats tend to favor tax increases to support new social programs more than Republicans
Republicans tend to favor tax increases to support new social programs more than Democrats.
Democrats tend to favor tax decreases, while Republicans tend to favor keeping tax rates the same.
Republicans tend to favor tax increases, while Democrats tend to favor keeping tax rates the same.
Which constitution requires voters to ratify its amendments?
US Constitution
FL Constitution
BOTH
Which Constitution includes a list of individual rights and protections?
US Constitution - Bill of Rights
FL Constitution - Declaration of Rights
BOTH
Based on the chart, what would be the next step after a court case is heard in County Court?
Supreme
District
Circuit
According to the 10th amendment powers that are not given to the Federal government are _____________________ for the states.
implied powers
expressed powers
reserved powers
super powers
How did President John F Kennedy respond to the threat of nuclear missiles in Cuba?
He sent an army of exiles to invade Cuba at the Bay of Pigs
He launched air strikes on Cuba to destroy the missile sites
He places economic sanctions on both Cuba and the Soviet Union
He established a blockade around Cuba and threatened a U.S. Invasion
What was the primary reason for U.S. involvement in Korea and Vietnam?
An imperialist longing to annex new colonies
A fear of the international spread of communism
The hope of expanding American frontiers westward
A humanitarian desire to help these peoples improve their economies
During which conflict did the U.S. declare war on Japan?
Korean War
Vietnam War
World War I
World War II
What is one idea that the United States borrows from Ancient Greece?
Democracy
Rule of Law
Bill Of Rights
Common Sense
What is the purpose of the Electoral College?
To determine who will be president of the United States
To determine who will be governor of Florida
To determine who will rule the Senate
To develop the election process at the state level of government
