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- 1. Multiple Choice
Which Enlightenment idea is represented by the image?
separation of powers
checks and balances
social contract
natural law
- 2. Multiple Choice
Which statement reflects the Enlightenment ideas of government as expressed by Montesquieu?
1
2
3
4
- 3. Multiple Choice
Which phrase completes the diagram?
separation of powers
economic freedom
self-government
individual rights
- 4. Multiple Choice
The passage below was written by Thomas Paine in his 1776 pamphlet, Common Sense. Based on this passage, how is the author's view reflected in the U.S. political system?
A. The monarchy creates limited government.
The monarchy supports self-government.
Representatives are appointed.
Representatives are elected.
- 5. Multiple Choice
Which documents addressed colonial concerns about English policies?
Declaration of Independence
Mayflower Compact
U.S. Constitution
Bill of Rights
- 6. Multiple Choice
The diagram below describes a cause that led to the writing of the Declaration of Independence. Which action completes the diagram?
A. Colonial agriculture trade increases.
Colonial religious devotion increases.
Colonial demand for political change increases.
Colonial demand for military assistance increases.
- 7. Multiple Choice
The passage below was written by Thomas Paine in his 1776 book, Common Sense. Based on this passage, with which complaint against the king from the Declaration of Independence would Thomas Paine agree?
A. persecuting immigrant groups
taking away religious rights
taking away political rights
persecuting racial groups
- 8. Multiple Choice
What is one way that the ideas stated in the Declaration of Independence are evident today?
equal employment opportunities
voting rights amendments
selective service
term limits
- 9. Multiple Choice
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 the amendment of federal laws.
It enabled the federal government to collect taxes.
- 10. Multiple Choice
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.
- 11. Multiple Choice
The passage below is from Federalist No. 47, written by James Madison in 1788. Based on this passage, which constitutional principle does Madison describe?
separation of powers
checks and balances
popular sovereignty
judicial review
- 12. Multiple Choice
Which principle supports President Eisenhower's action to uphold the U.S. Supreme Court's decision that public schools should be integrated?
judicial review
checks and balances
separation of powers
constitutional government
- 13. Multiple Choice
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.
- 14. Multiple Choice
Which principle is included in the U.S. Constitution?
rule of law
right to trial
capitalism
confederalism
- 15. Multiple Choice
Which statement describes an impact of the rule of law?
state of nature
separation of powers
separation of powers
transparency of institutions
- 16. Multiple Choice
Which type of law is used to help solve disputes between people or organizations?
civil
constitutional
criminal
military
- 17. Multiple Choice
Which is a requirement for a person to become a naturalized U.S. citizen?
passing a U.S. history and government exam
working in the U.S. for at least five years
being born to American parents
serving in the U.S. military
- 18. Multiple Choice
The diagram below shows some general eligibility requirements. Which statement completes the diagram?
joining a military service
obtaining a driver's license
becoming a naturalized citizen
receiving a social security card
- 19. Multiple Choice
The illustration below 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 confronts one's accuser
- 20. Multiple Choice
The image below describes a citizen obligation. Based on this image, what can be presumed about citizen obligations?
Citizens support attending civic meetings.
Citizens support securing individual rights.
Citizens resist registering for selective service.
Citizens resist contributing to the common good.
- 21. Multiple Choice
The statement below was made by Thomas Jefferson in a 1786 letter to John Jay. Why should this freedom be guarded?
to provide the news media with a guaranteed profit
to keep the news media from controlling the political process
to provide the government with an accurate information source
to keep the government from becoming the primary information source
- 22. Multiple Choice
The passage below about government is from Federalist No. 51. How are the author's views from this passage applied in the U.S. Constitution?
The U.S. Constitution limits the rights of the people.
The U.S. Constitution limits the power of the federal government.
The U.S. Constitution requires the states to provide for the common defense.
The U.S. Constitution requires the government to promote the general welfare.
- 23. Multiple Choice
The timeline below shows events related to the death penalty. What constitutional protections have resulted from these events?
Constitutional protections from cruel and unusual punishment are safeguarded while executions continue.
Constitutional protections from cruel and unusual punishment are limited while executions continue.
Constitutional protections of due process of law are safeguarded while executions continue.
Constitutional protections of due process of law are limited while executions continue.
- 24. Multiple Choice
Which action represents an individual exercising a constitutional right?
summary judgment
quartering soldiers
civil disobedience
double jeopardy
- 25. Multiple Choice
What has been one long-term result of the constitutional protection of free speech?
fewer court cases involving minors
fewer laws limiting minority rights
a more accurate election
a more informed society
- 26. Multiple Choice
The photograph below illustrates an event in U.S. history. What was Congress' response to the social movement symbolized in the photograph?
decreased commerce opportunities
increased economic opportunities
increased religious opportunities
decreased military opportunities
- 27. Multiple Choice
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?
Women were allowed to contribute 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.
- 28. Multiple Choice
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?
Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier (1988)
Gideon v. Wainwright (1963)
U.S. v. Nixon (1974)
Bush v. Gore (2000)
- 29. Multiple Choice
Which was an outcome of the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Brown v. Board of Education (1954)?
Administrators may limit the content of students publications.
Public school districts that segregate deny equal protection.
Students have a reduced expectation of privacy in school.
Criminal defendants have the right to an attorney.
- 30. Multiple Choice
What lessons did future U.S. leaders learn from the 1974 U.S. Supreme Court case United States v. Nixon?
The president is accountable for obeying the law.
The president is responsible for enforcing the law.
The president is not allowed to hold secret talks with foreign governments.
The president is not allowed to have private meetings with Cabinet members.
- 31. Multiple Choice
What are the names of the two major political parties in the United States today?
Democratic and Republican
Democratic and Libertarian
Socialist and Republican
Socialist and Libertarian
- 32. Multiple Choice
The statement below is from a political party platform. Which political party's position is represented in the statement?
Communist
Democratic
Republican
Socialist
- 33. Multiple Choice
The political campaign posters below are for two candidates running for mayor. According to the information on the posters, what is the reason Maria could be considered more qualified than Todd to be elected mayor?
her political policies
her college education
her campaign promises
her experience working in government
- 34. Multiple Choice
The poster below is from a recent election. Based on the poster, what conclusion can be drawn about the candidate?
Doug is running for judge.
Doug is running for mayor.
Doug is running for president.
Doug is running for city council.
- 35. Multiple Choice
Based on the government system in the United States, which individual activity is used to directly influence legislative decisions?
watching political debates on television
discussing political issues at work
collecting opinions for a yearbook
gathering signatures for a petition
- 36. Multiple Choice
The table below describes rating for news organizations. According to the table, what impact has media had on government?
Government is less likely to regulate the press.
Government is more likely to regulate the press.
Government is less likely to respond to public concerns.
Government is more likely to respond to public concerns.
- 37. Multiple Choice
The poster below was created in 1917. Which type of communication is shown in this poster?
accurate
biased
informational
propagandized
- 38. Multiple Choice
Shrimp and seafood industries in Florida are concerned about the freshwater supply from Georgia. If the freshwater supply is reduced, Florida's shrimp and seafood industries could be harmed.
Who is responsible for solving this dispute?
federal legislative branch
federal executive branch
state legislatures
state judiciary
- 39. Multiple Choice
The headline below describes an event in U.S. history. Which public policy view is reflected in the headline?
racial discrimination
racial prejudice
racial tolerance
racial equality
- 40. Multiple Choice
What is a responsibility of the U.S. Senate in foreign policy?
nominating ambassadors
introducing tax bills
negotiating treaties
ratifying treaties
- 41. Multiple Choice
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 a global market.
The president signed an executive order restoring relations with a communist government.
- 42. Multiple Choice
The statement below is from Executive Order 10924, President John F. Kennedy, March 1, 1961. What opportunities does the executive order create for citizens and the government?
to provide for the common defense
to establish domestic tranquility
to advance the common good
to administer justice
- 43. Multiple Choice
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?
initiate a trade ban
initiate public protests
initiate diplomatic talks
initiate a military operation
- 44. Multiple Choice
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?
development of diplomatic alliances
support for the rule of law
economic development
conflict resolution
- 45. Multiple Choice
Which statement correctly describes communism?
The central government controls all economic planning.
Workers are considered to be the lowest social class.
Property ownership is determined by family status.
Wealth is distributed according to social class.
- 46. Multiple Choice
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
- 47. Multiple Choice
The table below shows a comparison of two different systems of government. Which information completes the table?
power shared/power delegated
rule by a democracy/rule by a monarchy
role of government expanded/role of government limited
power divided among the branches/power held by one branch
- 48. Multiple Choice
Which branch of federal government makes laws?
bureaucracy
executive
judicial
legislative
- 49. Multiple Choice
The newspaper headline below describes an event in U.S. history. Which parts of the national government participated in the process described in the newspaper headline?
Senate and President
Supreme Court and President
House of Representatives and Senate
Supreme Court and House of Representatives
- 50. Multiple Choice
The statement below is from a congressional document, July 27, 1974. How have similar statements influenced modern congressional actions?
presidential impeachment
presidential nomination
presidential election
presidential veto
- 51. Multiple Choice
Which statement describes a similarity between the state and the federal governments under the U.S. Constitution?
Both levels of government allow for the election of judges.
Both levels of government have the power to ratify treaties.
Both levels of government allow for the collection of taxes.
Both levels of government have the power to appoint ambassadors.
- 52. Multiple Choice
The map below describes the number of people on death row in the United States as of 2012. What constitutional relationship does the map illustrate?
enumerated powers
concurrent powers
delegated powers
reserved powers
- 53. Multiple Choice
The passage below was written by U.S. Senator Barack Obama in his 2006 book, The Audacity of Hope. Based on the passage, which statement about the amendment process would Senator Obama support?
The ratification process allows the president to reflect public views.
The ratification process allows governors to reflect public views.
The U.S. Constitution is difficult to amend.
The U.S. Constitution is easy to amend.
- 54. Multiple Choice
The diagram below shows some of the steps involved in creating a Florida state law. What is the next step in the lawmaking process?
The governor signs the bill into law.
The bill goes to the Senate for action.
The people vote on the bill in an election.
The bill goes to the Supreme Court for a hearing.
- 55. Multiple Choice
What do the highest courts of Florida and the United States have in common?
Both have the same number of justices.
Both have chief justices.
Justices serve for life with good behavior.
Justices serve for set terms of office.
- 56. Multiple Choice
What is the correct order of Florida's courts, from lowest to highest authority?
circuit courts, Florida Supreme Court, county courts, District Court of Appeals
county courts, circuit courts, District Court of Appeals, Florida Supreme Court
District Court of Appeals, Florida Supreme Court, county courts, circuit courts
Florida Supreme Court, circuit courts, District Court of Appeals, county courts
- 57. Multiple Choice
The diagram below provides details about the U.S. court system. Which court completes the diagram?
Court of Veterans Appeals
Court of Appeals
Military Courts
Claims Courts
- 58. Multiple Choice
The Venn diagram below compares some features of the U.S. and Florida constitutions. Which feature completes the Venn diagram?
created property taxes
established a zoning board
required a balanced budget
guaranteed individual freedoms
- 59. Multiple Choice
Which level of government regulates drivers' licenses?
county
federal
municipal
state
- 60. Multiple Choice
The Venn diagram below shows some services provided by state and local governments. Which service completes the Venn diagram?
regulating taxicabs
creating a police force
regulating savings banks
issuing driver licenses
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