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Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.
1st Amendment
2nd Amendment
3rd Amendment
4th Amendments
A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.
3rd Amendment
1st Amendment
2nd Amendment
5th Amendment
The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people.
10th Amendment
7th Amendment
6th Amendment
5th Amendment
Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.
5th Amendment
6th Amendment
7th Amendment
8th Amendment
The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people.
1st Amendment
9th Amendment
10th Amendment
5th Amendment
In Suits at common law, where the value in controversy shall exceed twenty dollars, the right of trial by jury shall be preserved, and no fact tried by a jury, shall be otherwise re-examined in any Court of the United States, than according to the rules of the common law.
6th Amendment
7th Amendment
8th Amendment
9th Amendment
No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the Militia, when in actual service in time of War or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offence to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation.
3rd Amendment
4th Amendment
5th Amendment
6th Amendment
The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.
9th Amendment
3rd Amendment
4th Amendment
6th Amendment
No Soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house, without the consent of the Owner, nor in time of war, but in a manner to be prescribed by law.
7th Amendment
2nd Amendment
10th Amendment
3rd Amendment
15th Amendment - 19th Amendment - 24th Amendment - 26th Amendment
The four amendments mentioned above are similar in that each
expanded the rights of the accused
put limits on Presidential powers
shifted more power to state governments
extended the vote to a disenfranchised group
Gave women voting rights
19
14
21
17
Ended slavery
13
14
20
7
What amendment allows for voting rights to not be denied due to race or color?
What three amendments are considered the Reconstruction Amendments?
1st, 2nd, 3rd
13th, 14th, 15th
25th, 26th, 27th
4th, 5th, 6th
How long is a Senator's term of office?
2 years
4 years
6 years
8 years
How long is a Representative's term of office?
2 years
4 years
6 years
8 years
To be eligible to serve in this part of Congress, you have to meet higher requirements (at least age 30, citizen for at least 9 years)
House of Representatives
Legislative Branch
Supreme Court
the Senate
To be a member of this part of Congress you have to be at least 25 years old.
House of Representatives
Legislative Branch
Supreme Court
the Senate
The Enumerated Powers are those given specifically to the _______________________ and include the power to levy taxes, regulate commerce, coin money, and declare war.
Legislative Branch
Executive Branch
Judicial Branch
State Government
Which of the following is an expressed power?
power to draft people into the armed forces
power to raise an army and navy
power to fix minimum wages
power to punish tax evasion
Which of the following is an implied power?
power to regulate commerce
power to establish federal-aid-to-education programs
power to tax
power to coin money
Congress is considered a bicameral body because
it has 535 members.
it has two parts.
the Great Compromise established equal representation in the House.
the legislative branch is more powerful than the executive branch.
The leader of the House of Representatives is the (a)
What does impeachment mean?
removal from office
conviction of a crime
formal accusation of wrongdoing
put in a juicy, fuzzy fruit
What are government entitlements?
Laws that regulate businesses
Benefits given by the government to eligible individuals
Taxes collected by the government
Rules for running elections
If Congress adjourns while the president is waiting 10 days to sign or veto, the bill doesn't become a law. This is known as a ______________.
override
pocket veto
bill dance
none of the above
These are people who are currently holding office
Politician
Constituent
Incumbent
Representative
Who assists the majority and minority party leaders in each house?
Pro Tempores
Chains
Tanks
Whips
The people represented by members of a law-making body are called...
Constituents
Filibuster
Congress
Committees
Small groups in Congress formed to consider bills are called
Lobbyists
Constituents
Committees
Majority Party
The drawing of electoral district lines to the advantage of a party or group is called
gerrymandering
reapportion
filibuster
conference committee
What are the roles of the vice president?
The vice president serves as the second-in-command, presides over the Senate, casts tie-breaking votes, represents the president at events, and assists in decision-making and policy implementation.
The vice president negotiates international treaties.
The vice president appoints Supreme Court justices.
The vice president manages the economy and creates jobs.
A committee from both houses is formed to investigate raising the minimum wage to $15 an hour. This would most likely be in which type of committee?
Standing
Special
Joint
Conference
A person needs to be (a) years old in order to become the President.
Put these people in the correct Order of Succession.
President
Vice President
Speaker of the House
President Pro Tempore of the Senate
The current vice president is responsible for
handling ceremonial tasks only
presiding over the Senate
solely making succession decisions
taking part in most Senate votes
What is the group of people who are heads of various departments that advise the president?
Cabinet
Cupboard
Board of Directors
Department Coalition
Who ultimately decides which candidate each state votes for?
The Supreme Court
The Secretary of State
The Electoral College
The people directly
TRUE or FALSE: The President must be a natural born citizen of the United States.
TRUE
FALSE
What was the impact of the 22nd Amendment on presidential term limits?
It limited presidents to two terms
It allowed unlimited terms
It extended presidential terms
It abolished presidential terms
What is the State of the Union address?
A report on the country's condition given by the President to Congress
A speech given by the Vice President about foreign policy
A debate between members of Congress
A press conference held by the Secretary of State
The President is part of which branch of government?
Legislative Branch
Executive Branch
Judicial Branch
Which branch of government drafts (writes) the laws?
Legislative Branch
Executive Branch
Judicial Branch
Which is true about an Executive Order?
It requires Congressional approval.
It does not require Congressional approval.
Which branch has veto power?
Executive Branch
Legislative Branch
Judicial Branch
The President claims the Constitution gives him the power to refuse to reveal certain information to Congress or the federal courts. This idea is known as
clemency
line-item veto
executive privilege
reprieve
A ____ is a total release from legal punishment, while a ____ is a postponement of legal punishment.
pardon; reprieve
pardon; amnesty
reprieve; impoundments
reprieve; pardon
What is the President's power to grant a general pardon to a group of law violators called?
Amnesty
Commutation
Pardon
Reprieve
A president cannot exceed this number of years in office.
6
8
10
12
A directive issued by the President to manage federal government operations
pardon
mandate
impoundment
executive agreement
In 1973, Congress passed the War Powers Resolution to stop--
Nixon from sending troops to Vietnam
Vietnam's winning the war
Nixon from declaring war on Vietnam
future undeclared wars
a government official
bureaucrat
pharaoh
embalming
cataract
Congress is getting more diverse with more women and minorities
True
False
Article I created the Legislative branch, which contains the group of people who make America's (a) . This group is called (b) and is made up of two chambers: The House of (c) and the (d)
Label the organization of the federal court system.
Supreme Court
Appellate Courts
District Courts
Match the following opinion definitions.
court opinion
explanation of legal thinking of court
majority opinion
view of the majority of justices
concurring opinion
agrees with majority different reasoning
dissenting opinion
view that opposes the majority decision
Why are legal precedents important?
Reorder the order for selecting Supreme Court justices.
President appoints justice
Senate holds hearing
Senate votes to approve/not approve
if approved then sworn in & disapproved process restarts
The Supreme Court presides over cases that involve diplomats from foreign countries & disputes between states giving it what type of jurisdiction in this case?
What granted the power of the Supreme Court to review any federal, state, or local law to see if it is constitutional?
Which of the following BEST explains why judicial review is an important power?
prevents legislative & executive branches from violating the Constitution
What directs a lower court to send its records to the Supreme Court for review?
What means to let the decision stand?
JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY THAT THE SUPREME COURT SHOULD PLAY A MORE VITAL ROLE IN HELPING RESOLVE CONFLICT AND CREATE NATIONAL POLICY.
JUDICIAL ACTIVISM
JUDICIAL POSITIVITY
POLICY PRECEDENT
JUDICIAL RESTRAINT
RULE OF FOUR
JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY THAT THE SUPREME COURT SHOULD ONLY WORK WITHIN THE LIMITS OF THE CONSTITUTION & ONLY RULE ON VIOLATIONS OF IT.
JUDICIAL ACTIVISM
JUDICIAL POSITIVITY
POLICY PRECEDENT
JUDICIAL RESTRAINT
RULE OF FOUR
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.
Supreme Court justices (judges) are appointed by . . .
the United Nations.
Congress.
a special committee.
the President.
The President of the United States nominates a new ambassador to Canada. His nomination must be approved by . . .
the Vice President.
the Supreme Court.
Congress.
the Department of Homeland Security.
According to the Supreme Court case Lemon v. Kurtzman, which of the following are the three criteria used to determine if a law is unconstitutional?
It must have a religious purpose, advance or inhibit religion, and create excessive government entanglement with religion.
It must have a secular purpose, not advance or inhibit religion, and not create excessive government entanglement with religion.
It must have a secular purpose, be voted on by Congress, and be signed by the President.
It must be approved by the Supreme Court, have a religious purpose, and involve state funding.
What does the "Rule of Four" refer to in the context of the United States Supreme Court?
The requirement that four justices must agree to uphold a law
The requirement that four justices must be present to hear a case
The requirement that four justices must agree to grant a writ of certiorari and hear a case
The requirement that four justices must agree to overturn a lower court's decision
Match the following
Tools of monetary Policy
Reserve requirmt, discount/interest rate
Tools of fiscal policy
Taxation and Govnt spending
Goals of Monetary and fiscal policy?
low unemployment, steady growth/prices
Who makes Fiscal Policy?
President and Congress
Who makes monetary policy?
The Federal Reserve
Monetary policy is more public while Fiscal policy is more behind the scenes.
True
False
Which of the following ended private sector (businesses, restaurants, hotels) discrimination based on race, ethnicity, gender and religious beliefs.
14th Amendment
Americans with Disabilities Act
Brown v Board of Education
Civil Rights Act of 1964
Which Supreme Court case struck down state laws banning marriage between individuals of different races?
Heller v DC
Loving v Virginia
Plessy v Ferguson
Brown v Board of Ed
Because of Miranda v. Arizona, the following 2 rights are now required to be read to suspects nation-wide:
Right to remain silent.
Right to a speedy trial.
Right to an attorney.
Right to trial by jury of peers.
Right to terminate the interview/questioning at anytime.
The Supreme Court, in Mapp v. Ohio, ruled that evidence obtained without a search warrant could be excluded from trial in state courts. This finding upholds the constitutional guarantee of no unreasonable search and seizure found in the
Fourth Amendment
Fifth Amendment
Fourteenth Amendment
First Amendment
If one is arrested for a misdemeanor and cannot afford an attorney the suspect is entitled to a lawyer free of charge courtesy of what case?
Gideon v. Wainwright
Engel v. Vitale
Tinker v. Des Moines
Wisconsin v. Yoder
Which statement accurately summarizes the impact of the Gideon v. Wainwright (1963) decision?
It incorporated the right to legal counsel, as protected under the Sixth Amendment, to state and local governments
It increased states’ power to restrict freedom of speech when it is shown to increase the danger to public safety
It required that police officers inform suspects under arrest of their Fifth and Sixth Amendment rights
It incorporated the Fourth Amendment to state and local governments
Which case made it easier for states to create laws that properly defined obscenity and provided a firmer basis for prosecution?
Miller vs. California
Mapp vs Ohio
Giden v. Wainwright
Loving v Virginia
Which law helped women athletes obtain greater support in American high schools and universities?
Civil Rights Act of 1964
Title IX
Twenty-sixth Amendment
Affirmative action
Which discriminatory practices were outlawed by the Voting Rights Act of 1965?
Income taxes and property taxes
Literacy tests, poll taxes, and intimidation
Voting age restrictions
residency requirements
A grand jury
decides the guilt or innocence of those
accused of crimes.
conducts its proceedings in public.
issues an indictment when it finds
enough evidence to warrant a trial.
Although the Articles of Confederation established a relationship among the states, the 1780s was a critical period because it exposed weaknesses in the document. What resulted from these weaknesses?
mass migration from southern states to
western territories
economic and political instability in
every state
unfair taxation of some citizens without
representation in Congress
What did the smaller states fear during the framing of the Constitution that led to a series of compromise proposals?
They were worried that the larger states would have the power to regulate interstate commerce
They were worried that the larger states would have greater representation in Congress and would dominate the government
They were worried that the smaller states would be unable to participate in the slave trade.
The concept known as ____ means that basic powers are distributed among three distinct branches of government.
constitutionalism
separation of powers
limited government
Which of the following is NOT a method of proposing a formal Constitutional amendment
It may be proposed by a national
convention and ratified by conventions in two thirds of the States.
It may be proposed by a two-thirds vote in each house of Congress and be ratified by three fourths of the State legislatures.
It may be proposed by Congress and then ratified by conventions in three fourths of the States
In 1999, President Clinton used his executive powers to send troops to the Yugoslav province of Kosovo. Considering that only Congress can declare war, how was President Clinton able to send troops into combat without such a declaration
As the President of the United States,
Clinton had exclusive authority over Congress.
As commander in chief, the President can
declare war if conditions set forth in the War-Peace Agreement are met.
As the commander in chief, Clinton used his power to make an informal amendment without congressional approval
The Constitution delegates powers to the National Government, powers to the States, and powers that both have. Which of the following belongs in the shaded area of the Venn diagram that illustrates the division of powers?
borrow money
coin money
regulate foreign trade
A fugitive from justice in one state is captured in another state. According to the laws of extradition, what will happen to this person?
The fugitive will be tried in the state
where he or she was captured.
The fugitive must appear before the
supreme court in the state where the crime was committed.
The fugitive will be returned to the
state that has jurisdiction over the crime.
What clause of the Constitution states that no State can draw unreasonable distinctions between its own residents and those persons who live in other States?
privileges and immunities clause
full faith and credit clause
interstate compact clause
What does the Constitutional principle of judicial review mean?
People are the source of any and all
government power.
Government is restricted in what it may
do, and each individual has rights the government cannot take away.
the power of a court to determine the
constitutionality of a governmental action
Why are political parties considered a vital link between the people and their government?
The only way to be nominated for
President is by affiliation with a major political party.
They are considered the principal means by which the will of the people is made known to the government
They are considered the only way of decentralizing the power of the government.
Why should the major political parties be concerned about a strong minor party candidate on the ballot for President?
Historically, fewer people vote when
there are more than two candidates on the ballot.
Minor party candidates are unable to
take clear-cut stands on controversial issues.
Minor party candidates can pull a large
number of votes from either party, causing an upset.
To whom does the Constitution give the power to set franchise qualifications, and what has been done with this power in the years since then?
It gives the power to business owners, who have used it to gain monopolies and power internationally
It gives the power to the courts, which have used it to greatly limit the powers of state and local governments.
It gives the power to the states, and this power has greatly expanded the growth of the American electorate.
Which of the following is a reason for voter registration?
to prove a potential voter’s ability to read and write
to prove payment of property taxes
to prevent fraudulent voting
The Civil Rights Act of 1964 continued a pattern established by earlier Civil Rights legislation that emphasized
legislative action to overcome racial barriers and the use of state courts to protect minority voter literacy testing.
judicial action to overcome racial
barriers and the use of federal court-ordered injunctions.
voting rights for all Americans,
including women and African Americans.
If someone has no sense of political efficacy, how would this affect his or her voting behavior?
The person lacks any sense of his or her own influence or effectiveness in politics, so the person probably would not vote.
The person does not understand politics, so he or she probably would vote only in school board elections.
The person feels that the political process is not as fair as it once was, so he or she probably would vote for campaign reform.
If you wanted to run for President of the United States, but you did not win a party’s endorsement, what could you do to keep yourself in the running?
get the endorsement of a state legislature
commandeer a national party convention
match government mandated campaign funds
What impact does the mass media have on the public agenda?
It has no impact because top political
figures do not pay attention to these sources.
It has made candidates far more
dependent on party organizations.
It focuses the public’s attention on
specific issues.
Today, lobbyists are people who
are hired by the government to act as
watchdogs over the political process.
work within the governmental process to
affect policies.
work outside the political system to
meet a group’s needs.
Which is NOT a reason why the Framers of the Constitution set up a bicameral legislature
They were familiar with the British form
of government, which had two houses.
They created two houses to settle the
conflict between the larger and smaller states.
They expected a legislature with two
houses would streamline the process of government.
In 1997, 26-year-old Representative Harold Ford Jr. became a member of the 105th Congress. What happened the year before this that made his election possible?
Congress passed the Voter Registration
Act of 1997.
Congress lowered the age of a member of
the House to 26.
He celebrated his twenty-fifth birthday.
Why is a senator’s term in office different in length than that of a representative’s?
Senators’ terms are shorter because they
require less experience than representatives do.
Senators’ terms are longer so they can
be staggered; therefore, a majority of senators is always experienced.
Senators’ terms are limited to only one
term in office; therefore their term in office is longer.
Congress shares powers with the President in the field of foreign affairs. What other powers do Congress and the President share?
judicial powers
postal powers
war powers
What is the implied power expressed by the Necessary and Proper Clause in the Constitution
Congress’s ability to make laws is
severely limited by the Constitution.
Congress must follow a concrete
interpretation of the Constitution.
Congress can make any law that it deems
appropriate.
What nonlegislative action has the Senate performed only during the presidencies of Andrew Johnson and Bill Clinton?
voted to acquit
voted to impeach
declared bankruptcy
What feature of the position of Speaker of the House makes it a more powerful position than that of president of the Senate?
The Speaker of the House is the elected
presiding officer and the leader of the majority party.
The Speaker of the House is not a member
of the body over which he or she presides.
The president of the Senate is always
the leader of the minority party.
If a bill receives congressional approval by both the House and the Senate, why does the bill not immediately become a law?
The bill still must receive the approval
of the conference committee that sponsored the legislation.
The bill must be voted on in the next
election.
The President has the option to sign it,
veto it, or allow it to become law without signing it within ten days.
Which of the following is NOT a federal crime specifically mentioned in the Constitution
counterfeiting
treason
Kidnapping
As directed by Article I of the Constitution, when are congressional seats reapportioned?
following each Presidential election
by popular demand
after each decennial census
Who introduces bills in the House of Representatives?
members of the House
the President of the United States
lobbyists
The purpose of a filibuster is to
invoke the rule of cloture.
prevent action on a bill.
overrule a Presidential veto.
Congress’s power to create federal courts is an example of
power over territories.
implied powers.
constitutional checks and balances.
believed in Constitution ____ ; Strong central Government Alexander Hamilton
James Madison
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
Which of the following determines who holds the position of Speaker of the House
the President
the House
the Senate
What happens after a bill has been passed and signed by the Speaker of the House?
It is approved by the members of the
House.
It is carried to the Senate and placed
on the Senate president’s desk.
It is delivered to the President of the
United States.
When President Nixon visited China to discuss foreign policy and represent the United States at ceremonial gatherings with Chinese leaders, what two presidential roles was he fulfilling?
chief of state and commander in chief
chief legislator and chief diplomat
chief of state and chief diplomat
Why could presidential candidate “A” lose a presidential election despite receiving more votes than candidate “B”?
Candidate “A” received more electoral
votes than candidate “B,” but the votes were from smaller states.
Candidate “B” received more electoral votes than Candidate “A.”
Candidate “A” won the majority of electoral votes but lost the popular vote
The Constitution requires the President to execute all federal laws, but what can the President do if he or she has a fundamental disagreement with a particular federal law?
declare the law unconstitutional and
send it back to the courts
ignore the law
decide how and in what way to apply the
law
What power is each President exercising in these three statements?
(1) Roosevelt sent the Great White Fleet
around the world.
(2)Washington participated in the Whiskey Rebellion of 1794.
(3) Truman used nuclear weapons.
chief diplomat
leader of the free world
commander in chief
President’s legislative power : veto
____ : grant pardons
President’s judicial power
President’s executive power
President’s imperial power
How is the President’s Cabinet chosen?
appointed by the President and confirmed
by Congress
appointed by the President and confirmed
by the Senate
appointed by the President and confirmed
by the Supreme Court
Which Constitutional Amendment guarantees the right of the people to assemble peaceably?
1st
2nd
4th
this amendment is the procedure to elect the president and vice president
17
12
19
22
this amendment gave African Americans the right to citizenship
14
17
21
18
this amendment gave congress the power to collect income tax
22
25
16
19
this amendment allows senators to be elected by popular vote
20
16
14
17
this amendment allowed women to vote
19
21
26
11
this amendment repelled the 18 amendment
22
21
24
26
this amendment says the president can only serve 2 terms or two years
22
23
20
24
this amendment bans poll tax to vote
21
24
26
22
this amendment states if the president dies the vice president becomes the new president
20
22
24
25
How is the number of members in the House of Representatives determined?
Equality
How big the state is
The state's population
The President picks
How many members of the House of Representatives are there?
100
435
320
265
What is the term length of a member of the House of Representatives?
Life
2 years
4 years
6 years
How many members are in the Senate?
50
435
100
310
Who is the leader of the Senate?
Senator-in-chief
Secretary of State
Superintendent of the Senate
Vice President
What is the term length of a Senator?
6 years
5 years
2 years
4 years
Congress is considered a bicameral body because...
The Great Compromise established equal representation in the House.
It has a House of Representatives and a Senate.
It has 535 members.
The Legislative branch is more powerful than the Executive branch.
Which one of the following choices is an expressed/enumerated power of Congress?
Establish Prisons
Create Schools
Create treaties
Coin money
“rule by __________ .”
Our democracy is divided into __________ branches.
1
2
3
4
The debate between the Federalists and Anti-Federalists were primarily about which of the following issues?
The right of the people to rebel
The existence of slavery
The scope of power of the central government
The need to establish a standard currency
The representation of large and small states
Which of the following statements about gerrymandering is true?
It can be used by a political party to draw boundary lines to control as many districts as possible
It has been banned by the US Supreme Court decision beginning with Baker v. Carr
It guarantees greater constituency control over elected representatives
It ensures liberal control of the House of Representatives
It was used traditionally to maintain urban control of the House of Representatives
Which of the following constitutional principles most directly addresses the relationship between the state and national governments?
checks and balance
separation of powers
representation
federalism
The Bill of Rights
The term pork barrel refers to legislation specifically designed to
encourage a balanced federal budget
ensure a careful inspection of farm goods and other foodstuffs
provide funding for local projects that are intended to benefit constituents
equalize representation between farming and nonfarming states
distribute excess produce to the poor
Which of the following is a member of the White House Staff
The chair of the Federal Reserve Board
The national security advisor
The secretary of commerce
The ambassador to the United Nations
The attorney general
The framers of the United State Constitution left decisions on voting eligibility to the
civil rights agency
individual states
Supreme Court
House of Representatives
Senate
One reason for the persistence of a two-party system in the United States is
the lack of divisive issues in the United States politics
the separation of powers
the single-member district electoral system
the lack of strong labor movement
low voter turnout in most elections
In selecting members of the White House staff who do not require Senate confirmation, President’s primarily seek people who
are personally loyal to the President
give the White House ideological balance
have extensive governmental experience
can bring a nonpartisan perspective to policy deliberations
