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- 1. Multiple Choice
What form of government does Kayla have?Direct democracyRepresentative democracyOligarchyMonarchy - 2. Multiple ChoiceWhich statement reflects the Enlightenment ideas of natural law as expressed by Locke?ABCD
- 3. Multiple ChoiceWhat did many American colonists use Thomas Paine's Common Senseto justify?Acts of sabotage against British merchantsDeclaring independence from BritainJoining the army instead of the militiaSupporting the British monarchy
- 4. Multiple ChoiceWhich action completes the diagram?British eliminate all taxes on colonistsBritish ignore colonist grievancesColonists vote to elect new member of ParliamentColonist send troops to Britain in protest
- 5. Multiple ChoiceWhich complaint should be added to this list?Requiring colonists to send representation to ParliamentSuspending trial by jury in many casesOrdering colonists to move from Native American landAllowing the wealthy to avoid local laws
- 6. Multiple ChoiceBased on this passage, with which complaint in the Declaration of Independence would John Locke agree?He has affected to render the Militaryindependent of and superior to the Civil power.He has erected a multitude of New Offices, and sent hither swarms of Officers to harass our people...He has kept among us, in times of peace, Standing Armies without the Consent of our legislatures.He has kept among us, in times of peace, Standing Armies without the Consent of our legislatures.
- 7. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following was a weakness of the Articles of Confederation?The government did not have a separate judicial branch.The states could not print their own currency.The president was able to spend taxes freelyThe government had too much power over trade.
- 8. Multiple ChoiceHow did the U.S. Constitution address the problemunder the Articles of Confederationthat Congress had no power to ensure its laws were followed by the states?It required the president to resolve disputes between states.It created an executive branch to enforce laws.It gave each state sovereign authority over its laws.It required unanimous consent of states to create new laws.
- 9. Multiple ChoiceWhat does the phrase "insure domestic tranquility" in the Preamble of the Constitution mean?Give land to the homelessFight wars on foreign soilKeep the homeland at peaceProvide citizens with insurance
- 10. Multiple ChoiceWhich international action is President Johnson justifying with this speech?Sending troops to stabilize a regionUsing sanctions against a countrySending humanitarian aid to a countryUsing nuclear weapons to end a war
- 11. Multiple ChoiceWhich phrases complete the diagram?depends on people; serve the peopledepends on law; maintain the lawdepends onlegislators; serve legislatorsdepends on liberty; maintain those liberties
- 12. Multiple ChoiceWhat constitutional principles are demonstrated in examples A and B?Example A: checks and balances; Example B: separation of powersExample A: checks and balances; Example B: judicial reviewExample A: separation of powers; Example B: individual rightsExample A: separation of powers; Example B: checks and balances
- 13. Multiple ChoiceWhich constitutional principle does Madison describe in the passage?Popular sovereigntyJudicial reviewChecks and balancesSeparation of powers
- 14. Multiple ChoiceWhich viewpoint was common among Anti-Federalists?There is no need for a separate Bill of Rights.The Constitution does not give enough power to the states.The Constitution will not strengthen the government.A strong national government will protect the people in times of crisis.
- 15. Multiple ChoiceHow does rule of law affect U.S. government officials and institutions?It holds government officials and institutions accountable to the law.It requires government officials and institutions to create new laws.It prevents government officials and institutions from making their work public.It ensures government officials and institutions are exempt from laws.
- 16. Multiple ChoiceWhat is a government that is run by the people, either directly or indirectly?OligarchyAutocracyDemocracyCommunism
- 17. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the term used in the Fourteenth Amendment to describe persons who are born or naturalized in the United States?AliensCitizensImmigrantsResidents
- 18. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following statements can be inferred from this graph?Naturalization has become less popular than it was in the pastNaturalization has steadily increased voter turnout.Naturalization laws have become increasingly strict over time.Naturalization leads to a larger pool of voters.
- 19. Multiple ChoiceWhat will happen if a citizen does NOT perform these actions?The democracy will fail.The common good will suffer.The citizen will be charged with a crime.The citizen will be fined.
- 20. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is one reason why citizens are required to file such documents with the government?To ensure that students can go to private schoolsTo ensure the operation of international tradeTo provide a fair report of business practicesTo provide social programs for needy citizens
- 21. Multiple ChoiceWhich situation does NOT involve a right protected by the Bill of Rights?Freedom to publish opinions in the local newspaperThe ability to own a gun, as long as the laws are followedThe guarantee of a well-paying jobFreedom to join the church of choice
- 22. Multiple ChoiceAccording to the U.S. Constitution, under what circumstances would Peter win his fight to keep his home?If Peter could prove that he had paid the full price of the house alreadyIf Peter was born as a citizen of the United States, not a naturalized citizen or residentIf the governmentdid not make a reasonable effort to build the park in an uninhabited areaIf the government did not offer him fair market price for his home
- 23. Multiple ChoiceWhich amendments apply to this case?Amendment I (free speech) and Amendment VI(due process)Amendment I (free press) and Amendment IV (search and seizure)Amendment IX (enumerated rights) and Amendment VI(due process)Amendment IX(unenumerated rights) and Amendment IV (search and seizure)
- 24. Multiple ChoiceUnder what circumstances could he sue the paper and win his lawsuit?He could sue the paper for libel and could win the case if he proved that Tracy had a grudge against him.He could sue the paper for slander and could win the case if he proved that Tracy had a grudge against him.He could sue the paper for libel and could win the case if he proved that the accusations were untrue and his reputation was hurt.He could sue the paper for slander and could win the case if he proved that the accusations were untrue and his reputation was hurt.
- 25. Multiple ChoiceThe constitutional guarantee of a free press has resulted ina government more likely to hide its actions from the peoplea government more responsive to the needs of the peoplethe establishment of English as the official language of the United Statesthe establishment of government-run news organizations
- 26. Multiple ChoiceA more informed society has resulted from which constitutional protection?Trial by juryFree speechRight to bear armsDue process
- 27. Multiple ChoiceHow did opinions like the one shown in this news story affect the political process in the United States?It led to the Fifteenth Amendment, allowing racial minorities to vote.It led to the Nineteenth Amendment, allowing women to vote.It led to the Twenty-Sixth Amendment, allowing 18-year-olds to vote.It led to the Twenty-Sixth Amendment, allowing 21-year-olds to vote.
- 28. Multiple ChoiceHow did passage of this legislation affect the political process in the United States?It enforced the Fifteenth Amendment, protecting the right of racial minorities to vote.It enforced the Nineteenth Amendment, protecting the right of women to vote.It extended suffrage to U.S. citizens, allowing 21-year-olds to vote.It extended suffrage to U.S. citizens, allowing 18-year-olds to vote.
- 29. Multiple ChoiceWhat happened inAmerican schools after the 1954 U.S. Supreme Court decision in Brown v. Board of Education?States could continue segregation as long as facilities were separate but equalIndividuals of different races voluntarily stopped all forms of school segregation.The federal government ordered that states desegregate classes.Desegregation was ordered for only high schools
- 30. Multiple ChoiceFollowing the 1966 Supreme Court decision in Miranda v. Arizona, police began informing people placed under arrest that they "have the right to remain silent." What basic freedom is this meant to protect, and how does it affect arrested individuals?The right to freedom of speech; it provides them with the ability to speak to their attorneys without fear of incrimination.The protection against self-incrimination; it informs them that speaking to law enforcement could incriminate them.The protection of due process; it prevents convicted offenders from receiving cruel and unusual punishments.The right to freedom of assembly; it prevents law enforcement from asking them questions without the presence of an attorney.
- 31. Multiple ChoiceHow 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.
- 32. Multiple ChoiceAccording to the information on the posters, which individual would more likely vote for Aleksi Alho?A voter concerned about leadership experienceA voter concerned about women’s rights
A voter concerned about women’s rightsA voter concerned about protecting the rights of the accusedA voter concerned about rising unemployment in the state - 33. Multiple ChoiceAccording to the information onthe posters, what is one reason Petra could be considered more qualified than Aleksi to be elected to the U.S. Senate?Her business experienceHer educational experienceHer political experienceHer lobbyist experience
- 34. Multiple ChoiceLela wants to show her district’s representative in Congress that there is a lot of popular support of an upcoming bill. She has drawn up a chart of lobbying methods. She wants to lobby indirectly, but she does not have much money, and her deadline is a month from now. Which are her best options?An online petition and letters to citizensCalling citizens by phone and letters to citizensEmailing the representative and an online petitionGroup rally event and emailing the representative
- 35. Multiple ChoiceJames Madison wrote that “liberty is to faction what air is to fire.” After reading this, Jack points out that the Founders would have wanted more restrictions on lobbyists, special-interest groups, and media influencing the government. What would be a good counterargument?Elected officials are better able to measure public opinion if there are no interfering factions.Lobbyists will balance one another in government influence if they are subject to fewer laws.Political ads, despite their biases, are best able to inform citizens when there are no regulations.The media, despite its biases, are best able to government when they are free.monitor the
- 36. Multiple ChoiceHow can the information on this poster best be categorized?AdvertisementEntertainmentFactualPropaganda
- 37. Multiple ChoiceWhat is primary goal of this propaganda poster?To encourage people to move to government landsTo discourage people from moving to government landsTo encourage people to move to CaliforniaTo discourage people from moving to California
- 38. Multiple ChoiceWhich should be Flora’s final step in attempting to encourage her community to provide low-cost flu shots?Identify public policy alternatives by talking to her doctor about options to locate funding for shots.Outline her citizen-action plan to the department proposing it offer a low-cost vaccination clinic.
local healthEvaluate public policy alternatives by speaking to federal health officials about similar efforts in other communities.Conduct background research by visiting reliable web sites to read about side effects of flu shots. - 39. Multiple ChoiceEvelyn is preparing to speak to her fellow city council members about trash collection in the city. She looks at a chart made by her aide. Which argument could she make in favor of using the current city trash-collection service instead of a private service?Can replacement will be easier if the city service collects trash.Recycling will increase if the city service collects trash.Residents will pay less if the city service collects trash.There will be more jobs available if the city service collects trash.
- 40. Multiple ChoiceWhich conclusion can bedrawn from the views?Minimum wage changes impact both small business owners and employees.Minimum wage changes impact small-business owners more than employees.Minimum wage changes impact employees more than small-business owners.Minimum wage changes have little impact employees owners or small-business
- 41. Multiple ChoiceWhich person would be most likely to vote “yes” to raise local taxes to pay for construction of a new hospital?Fred, because he wants the vacant lot near him to be used for constructionMichaela, because public funding would be split between two hospitalsCarlos, because he will profit from supplying the new businessGina, because she will need to find work when she graduates
- 42. Multiple ChoiceWhich example involves changing foreign policy?Congress lifting the oil embargo on a formerly communist governmentA Supreme Court hearing on worker discrimination based on national originCongress voting to construct an aid center in Florida for political refugeesA Supreme Court justice voting to take a case involving his country of birth
- 43. Multiple ChoiceWhich action illustrates citizen participation in an international organization?Samantha teaches others about the history of the United Nations (UN).Jada volunteers to help raise funds for the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF).Ethan writes a report on the origins of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).David reads the annual report published by the World Trade Organization (WTO).
- 44. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the term for a type of government in which one person possesses unlimited power?SocialismCommunismDemocracyAutocracy
- 45. Multiple ChoiceWho has the most power in a unitary system?Central governmentLocal governmentState governmentRegional government
- 46. Multiple ChoiceWhich statement completes thediagram?In a confederal system, city governments have the most power.In a confederal system, international associations have the most power.In a confederal system, state governments have the most power.In a confederal system, the people have the most power.
- 47. Multiple ChoiceHow are the responsibilities of the legislative and executive branches of government different when it comes to treaties?U.S. Senate proposes treaties; the president carries out foreign treaties.U.S. Senate negotiates foreign treaties; the president approves treaties.U.S. Senate carries out foreign treaties; the president proposes treaties.U.S. Senate ratifies treaties; the president negotiates foreign treaties.
- 48. Multiple ChoiceWhich parts of the national government participated in the process described in the newspaper headline?Senate and presidentHouse of Representatives and SenateSupreme Court and presidentSupreme Court and House of Representatives
- 49. Multiple ChoiceWhich statement describes a difference between the state and federalgovernments under the U.S. Constitution?Only the federal government provides for public welfareOnly the federal government charters banksOnly the federal government borrows moneyOnly the federal government regulates interstate trade
- 50. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following accurately describes one way an amendment to the U.S. Constitution may be proposed?Two-thirds of each houseof Congress votes to proposeTwo-thirds of citizens nationwide vote to proposeThree-fourths of state legislatures vote to proposeThree-fourths of each house of Congressvotes to propose.
- 51. Multiple ChoiceWhy is a formal amendment process important?To prevent the Supreme Court from being eliminatedTo keep some states from being too powerfulTo allow the Constitution to be adjusted as times changeTo give the president a role in changing the government
- 52. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is also a power of the executive branch?Appoints federal judgesDeclares acts of Congress unconstitutionalRatifies treatiesImpeaches and removes judges
- 53. Multiple ChoiceWhich court completes the diagram?Court of Veterans AppealsFlorida Supreme CourtU.S. court of appealsState-level court of claims
- 54. Multiple ChoiceWhere is the original jurisdiction of this case?This is a local small-claims case.This is a local challenge to international trade.This is a federal small-claims case.This is a federal challenge to international trade.
- 55. Multiple ChoiceHow can he tell the difference between them?He remembers that the Florida Constitution does not have a bill of rights, but the U.S. Constitution does.He remembers that the Florida Constitution does not allow for the executive branch to establish a cabinet, but the U.S. Constitution does.He remembers that the Florida Constitution has five methods to propose an amendment, but the U.S. Constitution only has two.He remembers that the Florida Constitutiongives the executive branch power over military forces, while the U.S. Constitution does not.
- 56. Multiple ChoiceWhich service is performed by local government?Delivering mailGranting teacher certificatesMinting quartersProviding fire protection
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