A country with very strong economic ties to the United States is allowing human rights violations to take place. Based on U.S. foreign policy, which is an appropriate first response?

Which action is an example of a foreign-policy decision?

Between 1870 and 1913, one amendment was added to the U.S. Constitution. Based on this information, what can be inferred about the constitutional amendment process?

The attached diagram shows that the colonists formed some of their political views from some historical documents. Which phrase completes the diagram?

The statement below is from a congressional document, July 27, 1974.

Richard M. Nixon has acted in a manner contrary to his trust as President and subversive of constitutional government, to the great prejudice of the cause of law and justice, and to the manifest injury of the people of the United States.

Source: U.S. House of Representatives Committee on the Judiciary

How has similar statements influenced modern congressional actions?

Below are views about minimum wage.

1. Small business owners will not be able to make a profit if minimum wages are increased. We cannot afford to increase minimum wage.

2. An employee who works 40 hours a week and is paid minimum wage is still living below the poverty line. We must increase minimum wage.

Source: Public Domain

Which of the following groups would most likely influence public perspectives on this debate?

Below is the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution.

“We the People of the United States, in order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, ensure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.”

Why did the Framers include the Preamble as the introduction of the U.S. Constitution?

The statements below are taken from a government document.

Executive Order 13490 -- Ethics Commitments

By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America…, it is hereby ordered as follows:

Section 1. Ethics Pledge. Every appointee in every executive agency appointed on or after January 20, 2009, shall sign...and...pledge…

As a condition, and in consideration, of my employment in the United States Government in a position invested with the public trust, I commit myself to the following obligations…

I will not accept gifts from registered lobbyists or lobbying organizations for the duration of my service as an appointee.

According to the statements, what impact have lobbyists had on government?

The scenario below describes a U.S. Supreme Court decision from 1919:

“The U.S. Supreme Court ruled against a Socialist Party member who was arrested and convicted for distributing a pamphlet during World War I stating that: “The Socialist Party says that...officers of the law...violate the… United States Constitution, the Supreme Law of the Land, when they refuse to recognize your right to assert your opposition to the draft.” The Supreme Court reasoned that the ideas found in the pamphlet represented a “clear and present danger” to the country if supporters of the ideas found in the pamphlet refused to serve in the military.”

Upon which constitutional principle did the U.S. Supreme Court make its decision?

The passage below was written by Thomas Paine in his 1776 pamphlet, Common Sense.

“And as he hath shown himself such an… enemy to liberty, and discovered such a thirst for… power, is he, or is he not, a proper man to say to these colonies, ‘You shall make no laws but what I please’?”

Source: U.S. National Archives and Records Administration

Based on this passage, how is the author’s view reflected in the U.S. political system?

Which type of service project would help promote the common good?

The ideas below are based on those found in the platform of a current political party in the United States.

We believe individual rights are essential to freedom. We believe the United States should avoid alliances and use the military only for our direct defense.

In which political party platform are these ideas most likely to be found?

An individual is arrested for stealing mail from a United States Post Office located in the city of Orlando, Florida. Which court would have original jurisdiction in this case?

The following passage is found in the U.S. Constitution:

This Constitution, and the Laws of the United States which shall be made in Pursuance thereof; and all Treaties made, or which shall be made, under the Authority of the United States, shall be the supreme Law of the Land;

Source: Public Domain/U.S. National Archives and Records Administration

Based on the passage, what has been a long term result shaping the relationship between the states and the federal government?

The governor has proposed an idea for a new law in Florida that will require kindergarten students to pass a difficult test to be promoted to first grade. Parents of kindergartners in Florida are very upset about this new bill.

Which state agency would be the best for parents to contact to voice their concerns about this issue?

Below is a statement made by Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld.

“...the news media seem to want to carry the negative.”

Source: Interview with Jerry Agar, KMBX News Radio 980, June 27, 2005.

What type of political communication is being referenced in the statement?

The excerpt below is from a constitutional amendment.

“The right of citizens of the United States… to vote shall not be denied… on account of age.”

Source: Amendment 26, U.S. Constitution

How did this amendment affect participation in the American political process?

Which freedom is enumerated in the U.S. Constitution?

What is a responsibility of the U.S. Senate in foreign policy?

The message below is from a recent election.

Doug is pro-immigration! Doug is pro-military! Vote for Doug

Based on the message, what conclusion can be drawn about the candidate?

The scenario below describes an event during World War I:

“A Socialist Party member distributed pamphlets stating: “The Socialist Party says that...officers of the law… violate the ...United States Constitution, the Supreme Law of the Land, when they refuse to recognize your right to assert your opposition to the draft.” The Socialist Party member was arrested and convicted for distributing these pamphlets. The Socialist Party member appealed his arrest and conviction to the U.S. Supreme Court which upheld the government’s actions.”

What long term precedent was established by this U.S. Supreme Court decision?

Which U.S. Supreme Court decision addresses the need for public schools to balance students’ rights with principals’ responsibilities?

The attached map illustrates a constitutional power. What constitutional relationship does the map illustrate?

Which action represents an individual exercising a constitutional right?

After serving as a U.S. Senator, Laura decided to run for governor of Florida. Liz, Laura’s opponent, claims in court that Laura is not qualified to run. A judge rules in Liz’s favor. What was the basis for the lawsuit?

In which case did the U.S. Supreme Court rule that the Florida Supreme Court’s plan for recounting ballots violated the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment?

Which principle is included in the U.S. Constitution?

Which statement describes a similarity between the state and the federal governments under the U.S. Constitution?

Which Enlightenment idea is represented by the following image?

The statements below are from the 1776 Virginia Declaration of Rights

1. That in all capital or criminal prosecutions a man hath a right to demand… evidence in his favor, and to a speedy trial by an impartial jury
2. That the legislative, executive, and judiciary department shall be separate and distinct
3. That the freedom of the press is one of the great bulwarks of liberty, and can never be restrained…
4. That a well regulated militia, composed of the body of the people, trained to arms, is the proper, natural, and safe defense of a free state…

Source: Public Domain/ U.S. National Archives and Records Administration

Which statement above reflects the Enlightenment ideas of government as expressed by Montesquieu?

The passage below was written by John Locke’s Second Treatise of Government.

“Government being for the preservation of every man’s right and property, by preserving him from violence or injury of others, is for the good of the governed.”

Source: Public Domain

Based on this statement, which of the following statements from the Declaration of Independence would John Locke agree?

Which branch of federal government makes laws?

Which type of government is being described?

Executive: Elected by the legislature

Legislature: Elected by the people

Which title completes the table?

The newspaper below details an important step in amending the U.S. Constitution. How did the passage of this amendment to the U.S. Constitution impact the political process in the United States?

The statement below was made by President Barack Obama on August 18, 2011. What is the relationship between President Obama's statement and U.S. involvement in Syrian political affairs?

Which list includes the roles of the President?