american government review pt. 1

Which of these was an opinion held by Anti-Federalists to the Constitution of 1787?

A bill of rights should be added to the Constitution.

Which of these is an example of plea-bargaining?

A defendant admits guilt to a less serious charge instead of being tried for a more serious one.

During wartime, the writ of habeas corpus can be suspended in some areas allowing the arrest and holding persons without charging them with a specific crime. Based on this event, which of these conclusions is accurate?

Citizens may lose some civil rights during emergencies.

The political institution in Maryland most like the United States Congress is the

General Assembly

In Bethel v. Fraser (1986), the Supreme Court ruled schools do not have to tolerate speech by students if the content is considered offensive. This decision impacted the rights of students established by the Supreme Court's ruling in

New Jersey v. T.L.O. (1985).

Read the passage to answer the question: "A member of the General Assembly shall be elected by the registered voters of the legislative or delegate district from which he seeks election . . ."—Maryland Constitution, Article 3. Which principle of government is supported by this excerpt?

Representative democracy

Which of these incidents led to the United States Supreme Court case Tinker v. Des Moines?

School authorities suspended students for wearing black armbands as a protest.

Which of these situations describes a tort involving negligence?

The roofer was bitten my Mr. Jones' dog

Which of these is a similarity between the United State Constitution and the Declaration of Independence?

They both say that government gains authority from the people.

Which of these statements about presidential executive orders is true?

They have the force of federal law.

Which specific action is protected by the U.S. Bill of Rights?

a journalist publishing an article that exposes government corruption

The process of amending the Constitution is an example of federalism because it requires

approval of two-thirds of Congress and three-fourths of the states

The United States Constitution is called a "living document" because it

can be changed when needed

The Maryland government is expanding a major highway to reduce traffic congestion. The state will take the private property it needs and compensate the owners for their land. Which of these allows the government action described above?

eminent domain

Which of these is a power shared by the federal and state governments?

enforcing laws

Which Maryland executive office is most like the chief executive office of the United States?

governor

The mass media is sometimes referred to as "the fourth branch of the government" because it

influences public opinion

"The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution thereof, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people thereof."Article 3, Declaration of Rights, Constitution of Maryland. What principle of government is best reflected in the article above?

limited government

No freeman [person] shall be taken or imprisoned...or outlawed, or banished, or in any way destroyed, unless by the lawful judgment of his peers, or by the law of the land. . ." ~Magna Carta, 1215. Which of these principles found in the Bill of Rights is based on the Magna Carta?

limited government

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 requires that all schools receiving federal funds give male and female students equal opportunities in instruction and extracurricular activities. Which situation is in violation of this legislation?

prohibiting girls from playing varsity football

Which of these situations best demonstrates the principle of majority rule?

state conducts a referendum to pass an education bill.

Over the past 50 years, many Americans have moved from the Northeast and the Midwest to the South and the West. As a result of this population shift, the South and the West have gained influence(seats) in:

the House of Representatives

Which of these is part of the legislative branch of the United States government?

the House of Representatives

". . . to place qualified individuals with mental disabilities in community settings . . . The Federal Government must . . . help ensure that all Americans have the opportunity to live close to their families and friends and to participate in community life." ~Executive Order 13217. What was the purpose of the executive order above?

to protect the rights of individuals

Which of these best describes why the government often requires the construction of wheelchair ramps in certain types of buildings?

to provide equity of access for all citizens