Government Final 1st Semester
The nonviolent refusal to obey laws that citizens regard as unjust or in protest of specific public policy
Civil disobedience
A law that mandated segragation in public places illegal
Civil rights act of 1964
which statement best describes the significance of the president's cabinet
a. department halves of the executive branch advise the president
which term best describes the rights and powers of us government as outlined in the us constitution a. legislative rights b. reserved rights and policies c. enumerated rights d. delegated rights
d. delegated rights
which example best illustrates the process of naturalization a. sam smith entered america and completed the naturalization exam b. sam smith immigrated to america, completed residency, and passed the naturalization test c. Sam smith was born in america, lived in france, returned to pass the naturalization exam d. Sam smith immigrated to america, completed the residency, passed the language, and naturalization test.
d. Sam smith immigrated to america, completed the residency, passed the language, and naturalization test.
identify the best definition of a citizen a. a person who is protected by law from legal prosecution b. a person entitled to the bill of rights without restrictions c. a person entitled to unlimited social, political, and legal rights d. a person that is a legal member of a nation or country
d. a person that is a legal member of a nation or country
which statement best describes the bill of rights
the first 10 amendments of the us constitution
Racial seperation mandated by law
De jure segregation
Racist organization that promotes white supremacy
KKK
The right or privilege to vote
Franchise
An amendment to the united states constitution that protects voting right of both sexes
19th amendment
How many times has to constitution been amended
27
Freedom of Religion, Speech, and the Press
Amendment 1
Undelegated Powers Kept by the States and the People
Amendment 10
The Right to Bear Arms
Amendment 2
The Housing of Soldiers
Amendment 3
Protection from Unreasonable Searches and Seizures
Amendment 4
Protection of Rights to Life, Liberty, and Property
Amendment 5
Rights of Accused Persons in Criminal Cases
Amendment 6
Rights in Civil Cases
Amendment 7
Excessive Bail, Fines, and Punishments Forbidden
Amendment 8
Other Rights Kept by the People
Amendment 9
What are the first 10 amendments of the united states constitution called?
Bill of rights
A landmark supreme court case in which the court ruled the separate but equal doctrine was inherently unequal and therefore de jure segregation was unconstitutional
Brown v. Board of Education
An act of congress that granted american indians citizenship and small parcels of land to american indians who would give up allegiance to their tribe , historical traditions, and ways of life.
Dawes Act 1887
Racial separation not mandated by law
De facto segregation
Women's rights advocate who founded the National Women Suffrage Association
Elizabeth Cady Stanton
Giving or granting the right to vote to a person or category of persons
Enfranchisement
a law that would allow an individual to be charged with a crime before there was a law making the action illegal is called ..
Ex post facto
prominent African american abolitionist during the civil war and who was a former slave
Frederick Douglas
An act of congress that granted citizenship to native americans in an application process similar to immigration naturalization
Indian Naturalization Act 1890
An act of congress that recognized all american indians as citizens of the united states and granted them the right to vote federal elections
Indian citizenship act 1924
Protest staged in retaliation of the events surrounding Rosa Parks
Montgomery Bus Boy cottt
National association for the advancement of colored people
NAACP
Refused to give up her seat on a bus to a white passenger
Rosa Parks
Women's right advocate who served as president of the national women suffrage association and helped pave the way for the 19th amendment
Susan B Anthony
A law that strengthened the voting rights of citizens regardless of race or color
Voting rights act of 1965
which of the following statements was most likely made by an anti federalist a. "I had rather be a free citizen of a small republic of massachusetts than the oppressed subject of the great american empire" b. "The powers contained in the constitution are to be construed liberally in advancement of the public good" c. it must be by this time evident to all men that the articles of confederation is a system so radically unsound and viscous as to admit an entire change" d. among the numerous advantages promised by a well construed union, none deserves to be more accurately developed than its tendency to break and control the violence of faction."
a. "I had rather be a free citizen of a small republic of massachusetts than the oppressed subject of the great american empire"
select the correct chronological order of documents a. Magna carta, English bill of rights, Mayflower compact, declaration of independence, articles of confederation, us constitution, bill of rights b. English bill of rights, magna carta, declaration of independence, mayflower compact united states constitution, bill of rights, articles of confederation c. Articles of confederation, us constitution, bill of rights, mayflower compact, declaration of independence, magna carta, english bill of rights d. Magna carta, english bill of rights, mayflower compact, declaration of independence, articles of confederation, bill of rights, us constitution
a. Magna carta, English bill of rights, Mayflower compact, declaration of independence, articles of confederation, us constitution, bill of rights
identify which phrase best describes the great compromise
a. a bicameral congress including a house of representatives based on proportional representation and a senate based on equal
which statement best describes limited government a. a constitutional government that incorporates rule of law b. a government with a written constitution c. a monarchy that allows for rule of law d. a government that suggests the supreme court uses rule of law
a. a constitutional government that incorporates rule of law
which statement best defines a confederation a. a form of political organization in which sovereign states combine for a specific purpose b. a government with a written constitution designed to give ultimate power to the federal government c. a form of political organization in which non sovereign states combine for a purpose of trade and taxation d. a government that suggests a division from power
a. a form of political organization in which sovereign states combine for a specific purpose
identify the best description of Lobney a. a group or individual attempting to impact legislation by influencing legislatures b. a group or individuals hired by a legislature to research a bill c. a group or individuals hired by an organization to promote the common good d. individuals located in the laws...
a. a group or individual attempting to impact legislation by influencing legislatures
identify the effects of the ratification of the us constitution upon the states a. all states were required to adhere to each provision of the constitution b. all states may choose to ignore these provisions and it placed a burden upon its citizens c. every 10 years all citizens would have the opportunity to revote on ratification d. all states would have to rewrite the constitution to endorse every provision of the us constitution
a. all states were required to adhere to each provision of the constitution
which definition best explains cruel and unusual punishment a. any punishment that violates the moral and humane standards of society b. any punishment that has not been incorporated into a state constitution c.any punishment not within the us constitution d. any punishment approved by congresss
a. any punishment that violates the moral and humane standards of society
identify the best example of rule of law a. every member of society must obey the law b. officials may establish rules for their country c. every member of society can petition against a law d. individuals may force congress to create a new law by petition
a. every member of society must obey the law
identify a possible effect of separation of church and state a. government will not favor one religion over others b. government can promote a judeo christian religion but not others c. popular sovereignty may force the government to promote one religion d. the framers believe that government should not restrict religious practices
a. government will not favor one religion over others
which statement best describes the impact of separate but equal a. it allowed state laws to discriminate against african americans b. it required state law to legally have separate laws for all minorities
a. it allowed state laws to discriminate against african americans
which of the following correctly identifies the two parts or requirements of the amendment process a. it must first be proposed and then must be ratified b. the president must make a request and congress must approve it c. congress must make the request and the president must approve it d. congress must make request and the supreme court must approve it
a. it must first be proposed and then must be ratified
which of the following cases established a supreme courts authority of judicial review a. marbouro v. madison b. scott v. standford c. plessy v. ferguson d. brown v. board of education
a. marbouro v. madison
May all these truths be self evident that all men are created equal that they are endowed by their creator with certain inalienable rights and among these are life liberty and the pursuit of happiness. -Declaration of Independence Read and analyze the above quote from the declaration of independence, the origins of this concept can be traced back to what philosphy a. natural rights b. classical republicanism c. the right to revolution d. divine rights theory
a. natural rights
which phrase best illustrates enumerated powers within the constitution a. powers specifically listed and given to the federal government b. powers specifically listed and given to the federal and state government c. powers specifically listed and given to the state government d. powers that allow the federal government to add powers
a. powers specifically listed and given to the federal government
which statement best summarizes the concept of jurisdiction a. the power or authority to hear cases and make decisions b. courts may choose if they want to hear a federal or state case c. the type of case a court will hear is based on where the court is located d. federal courts will always have original jurisdiction over state law
a. the power or authority to hear cases and make decisions
which executive action best demonstrates a check on the legislative branch's power a. the president vetos a law passed by congress b. the supreme court overturns a presidential pardon c. the senate rejects a supreme court nominee d. the speaker of the house consults with the vice president
a. the president vetos a law passed by congress
identify the best definition of procedural due process a. the principle that law enforcement or the government must respect all of a person's legal rights b. all searches must have a warrant c. every citizen must have an attorney to protect his or her rights d. citizens can force reveal specific criminal laws
a. the principle that law enforcement or the government must respect all of a person's legal rights
Identify the best definition of the constitutional phrase "right to petition" a. the right to send a written document supporting or criticizing an action or a bill b. the right to gather petitions that will force a recall vote c. the right of groups to send written documents, criticizing the actions of a specific senator d. The right of groups to send written documents criticizing the actions of a specific member of the house of representatives
a. the right to send a written document supporting or criticizing an action or a bill
Identify which phrase best explains popular sovereignty a. the ultimate political authority rests with the people b. the ultimate political authority rests with the majority party c. The well of the majority determines political authority d. all bills must be submitted to the people
a. the ultimate political authority rests with the people
which statement best describes the outcome of the constitutional convention a. the writing of the united states constitution was accomplished b. the ratification of the us constitution was accomplished
a. the writing of the united states constitution was accomplished
which statement best describes the main function of a written constitution a. to ensure a limited government b. to outline the role of president, congress, and supreme court c. to require the consent of the people on all legislatures d. to outline the role of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches
a. to ensure a limited government
opponent of slavery
abolitionist
which statement best describes the significance of legislative supremacy a. the power will always be checked by other branches b. a parliamentary government holds the majority of power c. congress can decide the fate of all bills d. it is an important part of checks and balances
b. a parliamentary government holds the majority of power
identify the statement that best describes a tariff a. a tax on goods moving between states b. a tax or duty on imported or exported goods c. a tax placed on goods, manufactured within the state by the federal government
b. a tax or duty on imported or exported goods
inalienable rights are inherent to each individual regardless of wealth, social status or birth. Analyze the above statement and how it would affect government a. wealth and social status would determine rights b. all citizens would be treated equally c. citizens from foreign countries would not receive equal rights d. some individuals would be entitled to pursue wealth
b. all citizens would be treated equally
select which is not a characteristic of the federal government a. powers divided between state and local government b. all power is given to the federal government c. sovereign states hold power d. power is divided and shared between central state and local governments
b. all power is given to the federal government
which statement best describes the impact of suffrage for all free men that own property a. it encouraged individuals and indentured servants to return to england b. allowed these males the right to vote c. it created a foundation for checks and balances
b. allowed these males the right to vote
a number of citizens whether amounting to a majority or a minority of a whole who are united and actuated by some common impulse of passion of interest adversed to the rights of other citizens or to the permanent and accurate interest of the community. which political term best describes Madisons quote a. federalists b. factions c. antifederalists d. John locke
b. factions
a number of citizens, whether amounting to a majority or a minority of a whole who are united and actuated by some common impulse of passion or of interest adhere to the right of other citizens or to the interest of the community. which political term best describes madisons quote a. federalists b. factions c. anti federalists d. Locke
b. factions
which of the following contains the correct means for an amendment to be proposed a. it can be proposed by anyone in congress or anyone in any state legislature b. it can be proposed by 2/3 of congress or by 2/3 of state legislature c. it can be proposed by 3/4 of the state legislature or by 3/4 of state convention d. it can be proposed by a simple majority vote in congress or a simple majority vote by state convention
b. it can be proposed by 2/3 of congress or by 2/3 of state legislature
choose the statement that best identifies the importance of separation of powers a. federal government and state government are given equal power b. it incorporates checks and balances between branches of government c. it grants specific powers to the executive and judicial branch d. it grants specific power to the state governments
b. it incorporates checks and balances between branches of government
which phrase best distinguishes the difference between reserved powers and delegated powers a. reserved powers are granted to the federal government by the elastic laws b. reserved powers are left to the state through the 9th and 10th amendments c. all reserved powers are listed in the 9th and 10th amendments d. reserved powers or delegated powers are left to the state
b. reserved powers are left to the state through the 9th and 10th amendments
the highest level of scrutiny applied by the court with cases dealing with fundamental rights, identify the term which best fits the definition a. judicial review scrutiny b. strict scrutiny c. fundamental strict scrutiny d. rational strict scrutiny
b. strict scrutiny
which headline best illustrates an example of a veto a. president obama declares the legislation a success b. the president rejected the health care bill passed by congress c. health care set to become law on monday d. the president asked congress to remove a law from committee
b. the president rejected the health care bill passed by congress
which phrase best identifies the purpose of an amendment a. the revision of an idea submitted by lobbyist b. an idea for a law submitted by a member of congress c. a change in or and addition to a central or legal document
c. a change in or and addition to a central or legal document
which phrase best identifies the purpose of an amendment a. the revision of an idea submitted by a lobbyist b. an idea for a law submitted by a member of congress c. a change or addition to a legal or official document
c. a change or addition to a legal or official document
which of these circumstances best illustrates a treaty? a. an agreement under international law between countries b. a trade agreement under international law between countries c. a trade or legal agreement between two or more countries d. a trade or legal agreement sanctioned by the united nations between two or more countries
c. a trade or legal agreement between two or more countries
If you make the citizens of this country agree with the common subjects of one great coincided empire of america, your government will not have sufficient energy to keep them together. select the political philosophy which best fits the above quote by patrick hander a. federalists b. naturalists c. anti federalists d. strict constatutionalists
c. anti federalists
an individual citizen dedicated to the common welfare of their community even at personal costs. What term best describes the information in the above statement a. rebpublic b. national rights c. civic virtue d. classical -----
c. civic virtue
choose the best example of bill of attainder a. president signs the bill which would make entering this country illegally a federal crime and the individual caught would be sent to prison without a trial b. the president signed a bill which would make entering the country illegally a federal crime and all individuals caught would be tried and sent to prison c. congress passed a bill which would make entering the country illegal and a federal crime and all individuals caught would be sent to prison without a trial d. the president asked congress to pass a bill which would make entering this country illegal
c. congress passed a bill which would make entering the country illegal and a federal crime and all individuals caught would be sent to prison without a trial
A person who is appointed, authorized or commissioned to act in the place of others, and transfer authority from one to another. which term best reflects the above definition a. federalists b. advisor c. delegate d. litigate
c. delegate
enlightenment era political philosophers such as John Locke, a. rejected governmental policies but allowed the expansion of property rights b. it heard to traditional social customs in the creation of governmental offices c. emphasized the governmental structures based on reason and social progress d. pursued strict obedience to religious fractures in governmental affairs
c. emphasized the governmental structures based on reason and social progress
which trait is exclusively associated with the act of sedition a. common speech b. common sense c. inflammatory speech d. controlled debate
c. inflammatory speech
which of the following are the current means for an amendment to be ratified a. it can be ratified by anyone in congress or anyone in any state legislature b. it can be ratified by 2/3 of congress or by 2/3 of the state legislature c. it can be ratified by 3/4 of the state legislature or 3/4 by state convention d. it can be ratified by a simple majority vote in congress or simple majority vote by state convention
c. it can be ratified by 3/4 of the state legislature or 3/4 by state convention
which statement best illustrates the importance of a warrant? a. it prevents illegal government searches unless they are for national security b. it forces the government to throw out evidence obtained through an informant c. it prevents illegal searches and arrests d. ot forces the government and law enforcement to get an individual's permission to search their property
c. it prevents illegal searches and arrests
Identify the effects check and balances had on the legislative process a. it distrubutes power so that one branch or official can dominate the other b. it requires revenue bills to start in the senate c. it prevents the abusive power d. legislative --------
c. it prevents the abusive power
the rights to the people are based on higher law than laws made by humans. Identify the term which best fits this definition a. popular sovereignty b. government by consent c. natural rights d. legislative supremacy
c. natural rights
which phrase best describes the purpose of civil disobedience? a. political and social law that economically discriminate b. non violent refusal to obey federal laws that are believed to be unjust c. non violent refusal to obey laws that are believed to be unjust d. non violent refusal to obey laws ruled unconstitutional by the courts
c. non violent refusal to obey laws that are believed to be unjust
which trait is not exclusively associated with the concept of common good a. doing what is best for a society as a whole b. performing civil duties, such as voting and serving on juries c. permitting individuals to profit from public office if it helps others d. teaching citizens to work for their benefit of society
c. permitting individuals to profit from public office if it helps others
which example best demonstrates a constitutional government a. the rule of law is present but changing b. the rule of law is determined by congress c. places limits on the power of elected officials d. the constitution must be written
c. places limits on the power of elected officials
"The act of law enforcement officials taking property and completing cash real estate vehicles etc that has been used in connection with or required by illegal activities" Identify the term that best fits the above definition a. search b. eminent domain c. seizure d. cognination
c. seizure
correctly identify which of the following is affected by the magna carta a. all individuals were given ----- rights b. the charter did not grant new rights to nobles c. the charter only described the relationship between the crowned nobles and clergy d. Rights and powers increased only for clergy and merchants
c. the charter only described the relationship between the crowned nobles and clergy
Senator smith is running for re-election which is the best example of a constituent a. the other senator within his state b. the other 49 senators c. the citizens living within his state d. citizens within his state and the other 49 senators
c. the citizens living within his state
Which example best illustrates the concept of rights a. the legal authority to do what you wish as long as there is not conflict with federal law b. the legal authority to do what you wish as long as there is no conflict with state law c. the collection of legal actions that a person may have which are protected by the government and the courts d. the collection of legal rights specified by written federal and state law
c. the collection of legal actions that a person may have which are protected by the government and the courts
which statement best summarizes the articles of confederation a. a constitution of giving total power to federal government b. adopted by the first continental congress c. the first constitution of the united states d. the first constitution to give the federal government the power to tax individuals
c. the first constitution of the united states
which trait is not exclusively associated with the national government of the united states a. the federal government is the central political authority b. it is comprised of 3 branches c. the individual states can choose not to enforce federal laws d. it has the power to levy and collect taxes
c. the individual states can choose not to enforce federal laws
which phrase best summarizes appellate jurisdiction a. the legal authority of the circuit court to hear a case b. the authority of the legislature to declare a decision of the supreme court unconstitutional c. the legal authority of a court to hear appeals from a lower court d. the authority of the supreme court to hear a case for the first time
c. the legal authority of a court to hear appeals from a lower court
in article 2 section 2 of the us constitution the president shall be commander in chief of the army and navy and of the united states and of the militia of the federalist states when called into actual service of the united states as commander in chief, the president has the authority to place us military forces on alert and authorize military force. what phrase best describes the power of the president as commander in chief a. the president's control of the military is limited to the militia b. the president must have authority from congress to use military force c. the president is the highest ranking person in all military forces d. authorization of military force by the president must be approved by the joint chief and staff
c. the president is the highest ranking person in all military forces
which headline best illustrates an example of a veto a. president obama declares the legislature a success b. the president asks congress to remove a bill from committee c. the president rejects a health care bill
c. the president rejects a health care bill
which of these circumstances best illustrates why the colonists felt writs of assists were unfair a. the warrants allowed authorities to search property for anything they thought was illegal b. the search warrant focused on searching individuals c. there was no probable cause for search warrants d. the search warrant was targeted towards the poor
c. there was no probable cause for search warrants
which sentence best identifies the federalists philosophy a. urged ratification of the us constitution and a week central government b. urged ratification of the us constitution because it allowed the states to keep their power c. urged ratification of the us constitution and a strong central government d. were opposed to ratification of the us constitution because it allowed for a strong central government
c. urged ratification of the us constitution and a strong central government
which sentence best identifies the federalists philosphy a. urged ratification of the us constitution and a weak central government b. urged ratification of the us constitution because it allowed the states to keep their power c. urged ratification of the us constitution and a strong central government d. were opposed to the ratification of the us constitution because it allowed for a strong central government
c. urged ratification of the us constitution and a strong central government
All of the following are limits on the federal and state governments except a. granting titles of nobility b. denying the right to trial by jury c. writing bills to propose to the president to sign into laws d. enacting ex post facto or bill of attainder laws
c. writing bills to propose to the president to sign into laws
which of the following best describes the protections of equality of opportunity a. federal and state laws that require a business to have a balanced work force in the areas of color or sexual orientation b. federal laws that require states to provide the same classes of extra curricular activities for males and females c. state laws that require districts to have a specific number of polling places d. federal and state laws that forbid discrimination because of a person's race color or sex
d. federal and state laws that forbid discrimination because of a person's race color or sex
What statement best describes the impact of the supremacy clause a. a loss of a supreme court to rule a state law and take president over federal laws b. allows congress the authority to create state laws c. allows the president and the congress to create state laws d. places federal law above state law
d. places federal law above state law
which statement best explains implied powers a. specific powers that apply to each state b. powers which are granted only to the senate c. powers which are granted only to the president and the senate d. powers not expressly stated but are inferred
d. powers not expressly stated but are inferred
which headline best illustrates of an example of checks and balances a. president to seek second term b. house passes tax legislation c. supreme court rejects a case d. senate confirms a new chief justice
d. senate confirms a new chief justice
which statement best describes original jurisdiction a. the first court to hear a case from a lower court b. the individual or root with the first ... c. the authority of the court to issue an opinion d. the authority of a court to hold a trial
d. the authority of a court to hold a trial
"what stronger evidence can be given of the want of energy in our governments than these disorders? If there exists not a power to check them what security has a man of life, liberty, or property?" -George Washington. According to the statement above what message is George washington trying to convey? a. Stronger right to life liberty and property b. the government lacks the energy to supply the rebellion c. the rebellion was justified in the name of personal security d. there is a need to restrict them and the national government
d. there is a need to restrict them and the national government
which statement best describes the mayflower compact a. this document created a comprehensive government b. this document was the first to guarantee legal rights for women c. this document was a covenant created in england before the mayflower sailed d. this document was an early example of social contract theory
d. this document was an early example of social contract theory
what is the main purpose of the necessary and proper clause in the constitution a. to increase the legislative power of each state b. to create laws which applies only to the federal government c. to add to the enumerated powers of congress d. to allow congress the powers to expand its enumerated powers
d. to allow congress the powers to expand its enumerated powers
identify the constitutional function of the electoral college a. determines who will represent each political party in a national election b. determines who will become president in case of a tie c. represents the popular vote after a presidential election d. votes for the president and vice president
d. votes for the president and vice president
Separation or isolation of a race, class, or ethnic group
segregation