4.09 Government Final Review

Which type of court would hear the appeal of a state-level supreme decision? A. State court district B. U.S. Supreme Court C. State appellate court D. U.S. Court of appeals

U.S. Supreme Court

Which of the following cases ruled that segregation laws were acceptable and was later overturned through court decisions and legislation? A. Texas v. Johnson B. Plessy v. Ferguson C. Gideon v. Wainwright D. Brown v. Board of education

Plessy vs. Ferguson

A jus soli citizen was: A. Given status by blood relation B. Born on the country's territory C. Adopted from a foreign country D. Naturalized through that process

born on the country's territory

From the list below, the most direct way an individual can influence public policy is to: A. Sign up for an interest group B. Belong to a political party C. Vote on proposed laws D. Organize a fundraiser

vote on proposed laws

Which of the following quotes from the U.S. Constitution describes the requirements to be president? A. A natural born citizen, have attained to the age of 35 years, and been 14 years a resident within the us B. Have attained to the age of 30 years, end been 9 years a citizen of the US, and who shall not, when elected, be an inhabitant of that state for which he shall be chosen C. Have attained the to age of 25 years, and been 7 years a citizen of the US, and who shall not, when elected, be an inhabitant of that star in which he shall be chosen D. Choose every 2nd year by the people of the several states, and the electors in each state shall have the qualifications requisite for electors of the most numerous branch of the state legislature

"a natural born citizen, have attained to the age of thirty five years, and been fourteen years a resident within the United States"

Which of the following cases sets a precedent that segregation laws were unconstitutional in the United States? A. Texas v. Johnson B. Plessy v. Ferguson C. Gideon v. Wainwright D. Brown v. Board of education

Brown vs. Board of Education

Limited government means that the power of: A. Elected officials has no limits B. Voters have extensive limits C. Elected officials have limits D. Voters have no limits

elected officials has limits

"The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any Stat on account of sex." This quote is from the: A. 15th amendment and protects the right of women to vote B. 19th amendment and protects the right of women to vote C .15th amendment and protects the right of black males to vote D. 19th amendment and protects the right of black males to vote

19th amendment and protects the right of women to vote

Which of the following is an example of government affecting citizens' daily lives? A. Andy forgets to complete his chores B. Sarah has an argument with her boss C. Julie gets a speeding ticket from police D. Robb volunteers to tutor young students

Julie gets a speeding ticket from police

Reserved powers: A. Are determined only by the pres B. Are shared by the states and nation C. Belong to the national gov D. Belong only to the state governments

belong only to state governments

The idea of social contract is that a government is only legitimate if it has: A. Limited rights for the governed B. Restrictions on democracy C. Consent of the governed D. Indirect democracy

consent of the governed

In an indirect democracy, major laws and rules are made by: A. Majority vote of the people B. The top executive official C. Elected representatives D. State-level executives

elected representatives

What can the legislative branch do if the president vetoes a bill? A. It can override the veto by requiring ratification by 3/4ths of the states B. It can override the veto with a two-thirds vote of both houses of congress C. It can appeal the veto to the Supreme Court who can rule the bill into law D. It can request that the pres conduct a second review of the bill

it can override the veto with a two-thirds vote of both houses of Congress

In the early 21st century, the United States sent troops to both Afghanistan and Iraq to: A. Establish democratic colonies throughout the region B. Prevent the support and conduct of terror activities C. Assist both nations in their wish for independence D. Focus public attention on human rights violations

prevent the support and conduct of terror activities

Which of the following quotes from the Constitution describes the House of Representatives? A. The... shall have the sole power to try all impeachments. When sitting for that purpose, they shall be on oath or affirmation B. No person who shall not have attained to the age of 30 years, and been 9 years a citizen C. The vice pres of the United States shall be pres of but shall have no vote, unless they can be equally divided D. The... shall be composed of members chosen every second year by the people of the several states

"The.. shall be composed of Members chosen every second Year by the People of the several States."

School districts in the United States sometimes capture media attention when people in the community challenge the books assigned to students for instruction. These debates relate to: A. 1st amend B. 2nd amend C. 5th amend D. 8th amend

1st Amendment

A person is arrested for having possession of a handgun. The suspect argues in trial that people have the right to carry handguns based on the: A. 1st amendment B. 2nd amendment C. Fifth amendment D. Eighth amendment

2nd Amendment

You watch a criminal trial on television where the suspect never takes the stand in defense. Suspects have the right under the: A. 1st amend B. 4th amend C. 5th amend D. 7th amend

Fifth Amendment

The regulatory agency responsible for regulating and supervising medical devices and cosmetics is the: A. Federal Communications Commission B. U.S. food and drug administration C. Federal reserve system D. U.S. postal service

U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Which of the following cases would fall under federal jurisdiction? A. Case involving the health and safety of a minor B. A dispute between citizens from different states C. A criminal trial for a suspect in a murder case D. A decision appealed form a state court trial

a dispute between citizens from different states

In the 1930s, Senator Long read recipes from a cookbook for 15 hours during a Senate debate. His action is an example of: A. A cloture B. Filibuster C. Apportionment D. Legislation

a filibuster

"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." Which of the following possible court cases could be argued in terms of the quote above? A. A person sues the state for building an armory nearby property B. A person refuses to serve the military when called up through a draft C. A person shoots and kills someone who broke into the family's house D. A person rejects police requests to unlock the car doors and windows

a person rejects police requests to unlock the car doors and windows

"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." Which of the following possible court cases could be argued under the terms of the quote above? A. A person shoots and kills someone who broke into the family's home B. A person refused to serve the military when called up through a draft C. A person sues the state for building an armory on nearby property D. A person retires from the military in order to build and independent army

a person shoots and kills someone who broke into the family's home

"Congress shall make no law respecting and 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." Which of the following possible court cases could be argued under the terms of the quote above? A. A person sues the city for denying a permit to hold a holiday parade B. A person refuses to serve the military when called up through a draft C. A person shoots and kills someone who broke into the family's home D. A person rejects police requests to unlock the car doors and windows

a person sues the city for denying a permit to hold a holiday parade

Naturalization is: A. The word used to refer to citizenship by birth on u.s. territory B. A process through which a person may become a legal citizen C. The word used to refer to citizenship by birth to U.S. parents D. A process through which a person can lose legal citizenship

a process through which a person may become a legal citizen

Juan is not a legal U.S. citizen, but he has permission to live and work in the United States through: A. A drivers license and may not run for elected positions B. His parents and may not run for elected positions C. A visa and may not run for elected positions D. Birth and may not run for elected positions

a visa and may not run for elected positions

Following WW2, Israel and Palestine have: A. Maintained peaceful relations in accordance with post- WW2 agreements B. Accused each other of human rights violations C. Received little attention from the United Nations relative to other international crises D. Guaranteed civilian safety despite conflict between the two governing bodies

accused each other of human rights violations

A bureaucratic organization that functions mostly without executive or legislative control is known as: A. An independent regulatory agency B. An executive cabinet department C . Federal regulation commission D. Legislative cabinet section

an independent regulatory agency

Comparing the costs in time and resources with the benefits is an important step in: A. Implementing a program that has become law B. Reducing funding from a local or state budget C. Deciding whether to add a new public official D. Analyzing the effectiveness of a public policy

analyzing the effectiveness of a public policy

Decisions of the U.S. Supreme Court: A. Prevent legislation from proceeding B. Require federal legislation changes C. May be appealed to a higher court D. Are final and may not be appealed

are final and may not be appealed

Which of the following is a true statement related to changes in the American media? A. As the types of media increase, the info and opportunities for influencing politics increase B. As the types of media decrease, the info and opportunities for influencing politics increase C. As the types of media increase, the info and opportunities for influencing politics decrease D. As the types of media decrease, the info and opportunities for influencing politics decrease

as the types of media increase, the info and opportunities for influencing politics increase

A country with a government as an oligarchy would: A. Be run by a small group of leaders with similar political views B. Conduct regular elections to select representative officials C. Have a single ruler who may be a monarch or dictator D. Determine it's policies with significant citizen input

be run by a small group of leaders with similar political views

The Constitution distributes all the powers of the central government: A. Between the pres, Vice President, and advisors B. Between the senate and the house of reps C. Between congress, the pres, and the courts D. Among the Supreme Court, pres, and state courts

between Congress, the president, and the courts

Which of the following best explains why people do not have unlimited First Amendment rights? A. It is inappropriate to criticize or condemn elected gov officials B. Leaders worth following would be drowned out by meaningless speech C. Certain types of speech could infringe on others' rights or public safety D. The gov would be ineffective, weighed down by citizen requests

certain types of speech could infringe on others' rights or public safety

Trials in the judiciary system divide into two main types: A. State law and felony law B. Civil law and criminal law C. Family law and traffic law D. Appeals and supreme law

civil law and criminal law

Setting up courts is an example of: A. Concurrent power B. Delegated power C. Exclusive power D. Inherent power

concurrent power

A person or group dissatisfied with the decision of the Florida Supreme Court? A. Could appeal the case to their U.S. district court B. Could appeal the case to the U.S. Supreme Court C. Has no recourse bc each states Supreme Court is a court of last resort D. Has no recourse bc each states Supreme Court is an appeals court

could appeal the case to the U.S. Supreme Court

The 14th amendment has continued to extend civil liberties because the: A. State governments have used their own amendment processes to add its language to their state constitutions B. State governments have used their powers of legislation and policy making to circumvent the rights of the citizens C. Courts and lawmakers continue to further refine and restrict the definitions of legal citizenship and residency D. Courts have interpreted it in many cases to mean that state governments must also guarantee certain rights

courts have interpreted it in many cases to means that state governments must also guarantee certain rights

One way the Constitution limits the powers of government is to: A. Allow the highest judges to serve for life B. Create a system of checks and balances C. Permit all laws necessary and proper D. List no qualifications

create a system of checks and balances

The Articles of Confederation: A. Created 3 branches of gov to reflect the principle of separation of powers B. Exhibited the principle separation of powers by leaving most power to the states C. Created a weak central gov, reflecting early American leaders' fear of tyranny D. Granted most of the significant powers of gov to the executive branch

created a weak central government, reflecting early American leaders' fear of tyranny

An expressed power is a power: A. Delegated to the state governments B. Delegated to the national gov C. Concurrent to that state gov D. Concurrent to the national gov

delegated to the national government

Which of the following types of cases would have to begin in a state-level court? A. Disputes over interpretation of the constitution B. Disputes related to federal officials while in office C. Disputes arising from accidental damage to property D. Disputes that arise from laws that govern immigration

disputes arising from accidental damage to property

In contrast with other federal officials, a judge: A. Has set yet limits for time in office B. Meets the pres to discuss cases C. Does not base decisions on majority will D. Accepts advice from special interest groups

does not base decisions on majority will

While the Bill of Rights protects individual rights, the: A. Elastic clause allows congress to make laws that could lead to limits in order to protect the common good B. Elastic clause gives congress the power to make laws only in emergency situations that could limit rights C. 4th article of the constitution protects the rights of groups, which could conflict with individual rights D. 4th article of the constitution describe the states' rights, which include restricting rights as necessary

elastic clause allows Congress to make laws that could lead to limits in order to protect the common good

Which of the following make a true statement about the Electoral College? A. Individual votes have little bearing on the outcome of presidential elections, as only electoral votes are counted B. According to the U.S. Constitution, all states are awarded a minimum of 5 electoral votes C. Electoral votes are awarded and the pres is usually chosen based on the popular vote in each state D. The original procedure for the electoral college process was outlined in the 12th amendment to the U.S. Constitution

electoral votes are awarded and the president is usually chosen based on the popular vote in each state

Under the Rule of Law: A. The creators of the law must follow it, but those against it do not have to B. People who object to the laws can apply for exemptions from it C. Everyone, including government officials, must abide by the laws D. Government officials are exempt from punishment under the law

everyone, including government officials, must abide by the laws

The minority opinion of a decided case: A. Is the official explanation for the final ruling that will apply to the case B. Is unnecessary unless the power of judicial review has been employed C. Expresses the justification for a dissenting opinion of one or more judges D. Supports the ruling of the majority but rationalizes it with different reasons

expresses the justification for a dissenting opinion of one or more judges

"Each state retains its sovereignty, freedom, and independence, and every power, jurisdiction, and right, which is not by this Confederation expressly delegated to the United States, in Congress assembled." Which of the following principles of American democracy does this quote best represent? A. Social contract B. Natural rights C. Federalism D. Rule of law

federalism

The decision of the U.S. Supreme Court on a constitutional issue is: A. Considered null and void unless the state gov must amend their laws B. Unofficial until the legislative branch has an opportunity to edit the related law C. Final unless overturns by a constitutional amendment or new court decision D. Subject to a review by either the executive branch or the legislative branch

final unless overturned by a constitutional amendment or new court decision

When lawmakers compare multiple potential public policy solutions, they: A. Focus on minimizing costs while maximizing the benefits B. By law are required to choose the least-expensive solution C. Require unanimous approval before selecting one to pursue D. Will choose the most costly solution to maximize the budget

focus on minimizing costs while maximizing the benefits

Television changed the nature of political communication because it: A. Made other forms of media like newspapers and radio obsolete in terms of spreading a message B. Gave the public audience the ability to see what officials looked like and see the effects of their actions C. Caused people to spend more time consuming entertainment programming rather than political events D. Led to the creation of regulatory agencies that prevent news stations from taping public officials' speeches

gave the public audience the ability to see what officials looked like and see the effects of their actions

Public policy is: A. Set of laws that citizens directly vote on nationwide B. Program that must benefit all people to become a law C. Gov action at any level that addresses a problem D. List of laws from each state that conflict with one another

government action at any level that addresses a problem

When a Cabinet member makes a recommendation to the president, the president: A. Is required by the constitution to implement the recommendation B. Is required by law to implement the recommendation C. Has no obligation to follow their guidance D. Can be impeached if he does not follow their guidance

has no obligation to follow their guidance

Philosophers like John Locke argued that all humans: A. Tend toward destructive behavior B. Want government to restrict democracy C. Seek power so government should be limited D. Have the natural rights of life, liberty, and property

have the natural rights of life, liberty, and property

A supreme court has jurisdiction on a case when the case has been: A. Appealed directly from the trial court decision bc of a constitutional question B. Heard by a court of appeal and there is a legitimate constitutional question C. Refused to be heard in either a criminal or civil court of appeals D. Dismissed by local law enforcement against citizen wishes

heard by a court of appeal and there is a legitimate constitutional question

Political parties, interest groups, and the media all provide a way for: A. Gov officials to hide waste and corruption B. Candidates to get elected into civil service careers C. Individuals to monitor and influence gov D. Leaders in gov to take additional powers

individuals to monitor and influence government

Judges are expected to base their decisions on the: A. Timing elections, similar to other elected officials B. Will of the majority, similar to other elected officials C. Interpretation of law, independent from elected officials D. Reports of the media, independent from elected officials

interpretation of law, independent from elected officials

Which of the following statements is true about the internet? A. It's regulations have decreased over time so that greater numbers of people can use it for illegal purposes B. It has expanded from a source of static info to a meeting place used to organize political events C. It's role has remained limited to providing facts about elected officials and laws at various levels of gov D. It was designed to be a forum for social and political change but is now used almost exclusively for entertainment

it as expanded from a source of static info to a meeting place used to organize political events

What is the role of judicial review in American government? A. It provides the executive and legislative branch with another check on the powers of the judicial branch B. It allows the federal courts to review proposed legislation and possible executive actions for potential issues C. It gives the courts the power to invalidate any federal or state law that they believe violates the constitution D. It interprets the vague language of the constitution, which allows the doc to survive changes in society

it interprets the vague language of the Constitution, which allows the document to survive changes in society

"The proposed Constitution gives too little power to the states. The states should be supreme." Which of the following best describes this quote? A. It represents the perspective of a fed, arguing for a strong centralized gov B. It represents the perspective of a fed, arguing for a weak centralized gov C. It represents the perspective of an anti- fed , arguing for a strong central gov D. It represents the perspective of an anti- fed, arguing for a weak centralized gov

it represents the perspective of an Anti-Federalist, arguing for a weak central government

Judicial review describes the power of the: A. Executive branch established by the case McCulloch v. Maryland to determine whether a court punishment is acceptable under the constitution B. Executive branch established by the case Marbury v. Madison to determine whether a court decision is acceptable under the constitution C. Judicial branch established by the case McCulloch v. Maryland to determine if a proposed bill is acceptable under the constitution D. Judicial branch established by the case Marbury v. Madison to determine whether a law is acceptable under the constitution

judicial branch established by the case Marbury v. Madison to determine whether a law is acceptable under the Constitution

The Declaration of Independence reflects the principle of: A. Natural rights of life, liberty, and property, using them in part to justify the document B. Natural rights of life, liberty, and property, including a bill of rights with the doc C. Social contract by describing the type of gov all nations should have D. Social contract describing the types of individual rights all nations should have

natural rights of life, liberty, and property, using them in part to justify the doc

The purpose of the naturalization process is to provide a means for: A. Law enforcement to identify non-citizens illegally living and working in the country B. Non-citizens to become legal citizens with all related rights and responsibilities C. Citizens by birth to establish citizenship for their children born elsewhere D. Illegal aliens to receive permission to work in the country temporarily

non-citizens to become legal citizens with all related rights and responsibilities

One purpose of the process of judicial review is to: A. Ensure that federal court judges have proper qualifications B. Force court judges to justify case decisions in written form C. Preserve the intentions of the framers of the constitution D. Monitor changes in society occurring through new laws

preserve the intentions of the framers of the Constitution

The phrase, "shall have Power to grant Reprieves and Pardons for Offences against the United States, except in Cases of Impeachment" is from the U.S. Constitution. It describes the power of the: A. Legislative branch to remove officials from office B. President to remove federal officials from office C. Legislative branch to forgive crimes of officials D. Pres to forgive crimes of federal officials

president to forgive crimes of federal officials

The purpose of the length of the term for a U.S. Supreme Court justice is to: A. Encourage decisions based on the will of the majority of the people B. Discourage consultation with judges who serve in other court levels C. Require consultation with the executive and legislature on major cases D. Prevent decisions based on the pressures of maintaining elected office

prevent decisions based on the pressures of maintaining elected office

In the U.S. Constitution, the principle of democracy is: A. Evident through creation of a republican gov, which is the same as democracy B. Reflected because the people can elect their leaders and petition the gov C. Absent because of the creation of a republican gov run by only a few D. Missing bc the people have no role or effect on the legis. Branch

reflected because the people can elect their leaders and petition the government

Republic means the same as: A. Individual rights B. Direct democracy C. Consent of the governed D. Representative democracy

representative democracy

"It is evident that each department should have a will of its own; and consequently should be so constituted that the members of each should have as little agency as possible in the appointment of the members of the others." Which of the following principles of American government does this quote directly support? A. Republicanism B. Popular sovereignty C. Checks and balances D. Separation of powers

separation of powers

The Chief Justice of the United States: A. Serves for life without exception and has the power to dismiss the other justices B. Sets the court agenda and would preside over a presidential impeachment trial C. Is simply a title for the most senior member of the court, and the title has no significance D. Is the leader of the other justices, and the job rotates among justices each year

sets the court agenda and would preside over a presidential impeachment trial

A "concurrent" power is: A. Expressed to national and state governments B. Implied to belong only to state governments C. Reserved only to the national gov D. Shared by the national and state governments

shared by national and state governments

Thalina wishes to become a U.S. citizen. Which of the following is true? A. The first thing she must do is complete a test on the country's history and gov B. Once she has sworn and oath of loyalty she can then be interviewed for naturalization C. She must be a legal resident for five years before she can apply for naturalization D. After she applies for naturalization, she can apply for a permanent residency visa

she must be a legal resident for five years before she can apply for naturalization

"When a long train of abuses and usurpations...evinces a design to reduce them (The colonists) under absolute Despotism, it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such Government, and to provide new Guards for their future security." Under what principle of government do the people have the duty described in this quote? A. Natural rights B. Social contract C. Popular sovereignty D. Limited gov

social contract

Which of the following explains why Americans do not have unlimited rights? A. Rights without limits is just another phrase for anarchy or the absence of gov B. People cannot be trusted to use their rights wisely, so officials must create restrictions C. Sometimes individual rights conflict with the rights of others or threaten public safety D. Early leaders of the country never intended for the rights to apply to all of the people

sometimes individual rights conflict with the rights of others or threaten public safety

Andres made an appointment to meet with a representative from his district. He wants to request funding on behalf of a local parents and students' group to build a baseball field at the county park. Andres' acted as a lobbyist for a: A. Special interest group B. Labor union C. Political action committee D. Political party

special interest group

Which of the following is true about responsibility is the U.S. Court system? A. State courts handle most criminal and civil trials, whereas federal courts address constitutional law and appeals from state courts of last resort B. State courts handle constitutional law, but only the federal courts can make new laws based on their interpretations C. State courts handle appeals from the federal district courts, and federal district courts handle appeals from state courts as a check on the power of the courts D. State courts handle local trial courts and most cases though the federal court has authority to select certain cases to hear

state courts handle most criminal and civil trials, whereas federal courts address constitutional law and appeals from state courts of last resort

Which is true about the relationship between the Emancipation Proclamation and the 13th amendment to the U.S. Constitution? A. The 13th amendment increased the civil liberties restricted by the emancipation proclamation B. The emancipation proclamation increased the civil liberties restricted by the 13th amendment C. The 13th amendment expanded the freedom of the emancipation proclamation to more people D. The emancipation proclamation expanded the freedom of the 13th amendment to more people

the 13th Amendment expanded the freedom of the Emancipation Proclamation to more people

What happens if the Senate and House of Representatives pass two different bills on the same topic? A. Congress will meet with the pres to agree on one or the other bill B. The conference committee will meet and resolve the bills' differences C. The senate version of the bill will take precedence and go to the pres D. Advisors to the pres will meet with the sponsors of the proposed bills

the conference committee will meet and resolve the bills' differences

"The United States shall guarantee to every State in this Union a Republican Form of Government, and shall protect each of them against Invasion." According to this quote, the job of protecting the nation from foreign enemies belongs to: A. Local gov B. Each state gov C. National gov D. International gov

the national government

Which of the following is true about U.S. Supreme Court justices? A. They are appointed by the pres, approved by the house, and may serve for 10 years B. They are appointed by the senate, approved by the house, and may serve for 10 years C. They are appointed by the pres, approved by the senate, and may serve for life D. They are appointed by the house, approved by the senate, and may serve for life

they are appointed by the president, approved by the Senate, and may serve for life

The U.S. Constitution is based on several principles of American democracy. Is the principle "separation of powers" among those evident in the doc? A. No, it is absent bc the president determines the power and authority of the people B. Yes, it is reflected bc the amendments list the powers given to the individual people C. No, it is missing bc the gov power is concentrated in one branch of gov D. Yes, it is shown bc the first 3 articles describe the 3 branches of gov

yes, it is shown because the first 3 articles describe the three branches of government