BYU GOV FINAL
Which of the following is true concerning the process of becoming a U.S. citizen? Few people gain permanent residency before being naturalized. A test is given to determine language skill and civic knowledge. One can be naturalized without gaining basic proficiency in English. Being born on U.S. soil is not enough to be naturalized as a citizen.
A test is given to determine language skill and civic knowledge.
You are writing a speech for school about the need for citizens to participate in their political system. Who would you quote as the earliest proponent of this notion? Aristotle Plato Alexis de Tocqueville John Locke
Aristotle
What are the secretaries of federal government departments collectively called? joint House-Senate committee Cabinet board of advisors
Cabinet
How can the principle of federalism promote the protection of civil rights in the American federal system? It provides states enough power to protect their citizens from abuses of power by the national government. It provides both state and national governments with the ability to protect citizens from abuses of power by the other. It provides the national government with enough power to protect citizens from abuses of power by the states in which they live.
It provides both state and national governments with the ability to protect citizens from abuses of power by the other.
John Locke is cited for influencing our founding fathers with the phrase "life, liberty, and property," a phrase which was modified slightly by Thomas Jefferson when he wrote "we hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness." In which document are these words written by Thomas Jefferson? the Articles of Confederation the Bill of Rights the Declaration of Independence the United States Constitution
Declaration of Independence
Which of the following documents outlines the purpose of government to protect the social rights of its citizens, chiefly among these rights are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness? Articles of Confederation Mayflower Compact Declaration of Independence
Declaration of Independence
Which of the following is not one of the three types of government outlined by Montesquieu? Monarchy Republican government Despotism Democracy
Democracy
Which case found that former slaves did not have the same legal rights as citizens? Miranda v. Arizona Brown v. Board of Education Dred Scott v Sandford Brown II
Dred Scott v Sandford
Congress passes a law preventing individuals from engaging in particular forms of speech or expression because it is afraid the things they say or express MIGHT turn out to be illegal. Why would the Supreme Court find such a law unconstitutional? It doesn't have a clear secular purpose. It isn't content neutral. It places a prior restraint on the expression. It is too vague.
It places a prior restraint on the expression.
What does a writ of habeas corpus do? It requires an explanation to the Court why a citizen is being held. It allows the Congress to punish citizens for violation of ex post facto laws. It gives the legislative power to asses the guilt of an individual who has committed a crime. It justifies the imprisonment of an alleged criminal without the need to inform him or her of the reason, in order to better protect the community from a potential threat.
It requires an explanation to the Court why a citizen is being held.
How did Alexis de Tocqueville describe the 1830s in America? It was a time of unrelenting self-interest rather than community. There was a realization of the ideal religiously-based society that only benefited themselves. It was a time when Americans worked together for the common good of others. It was a time when governments had the proper balance between national and state power.
It was a time when Americans worked together for the common good of others.
Which of the following is true of the Bill of Rights? It was included in the Constitution as a concession to the Anti-federalists who opposed ratification of the Constitution. It is largely defined and interpreted by the Congress and state legislatures. It consists of the first twelve amendments to the Constitution.
It was included in the Constitution as a concession to the Anti-federalists who opposed ratification of the Constitution.
Which of the following best describes the role of religion in modern day America? Religious belief is required to hold high public office in the United States. Religious belief is widespread, but most Americans are tolerant of others with different beliefs. Religious belief was historically important in public policy decisions, but religion has little influence today. Religious belief is widespread, but it has little to no influence on public policy.
Religious belief is widespread, but most Americans are tolerant of others with different beliefs.
Which of the following best describes the Supreme Court's role in the legislative process? The Supreme Court gives routine advisory opinions to members of congress to help them decide what is Constitutional and what is not. The Supreme Court, like the president, can veto legislation that is unconstitutional. The Supreme Court can declare legislation unconstitutional after it is passed. The Supreme Court plays no role in the way legislation is constructed.
The Supreme Court can declare legislation unconstitutional after it is passed.
A law that prohibits indecent material on the Internet is put into force. How is this not consistent with the guarantees in the First Amendment? The law imposes prior restraint. The law is too vague. The law is not the least drastic means available. The law is not content neutral.
The law is too vague.
Judge X has served on the Supreme Court for ten years and wants to continue service. Which of the following correctly describes this judge's options for staying on the Supreme Court? This judge must retire, as Supreme Court justices can only serve for ten years. This judge can serve until death, unless impeached, or steps down. This judge can continue serving at long as he or she chooses and cannot be forced to resign. This judge can continue to serve on the court if the president and Congress vote to approve continued service in a retention vote.
This judge can serve until death, unless impeached, or steps down.
Which of the following accurately describes the way the United States House and Senate are organized? Representation in the House is equal for every state. Representation in the Senate is based on a state's population. There are 100 members in the Senate and 435 in the House. There are 100 members in the House and 435 in the Senate.
There are 100 members in the Senate and 435 in the House.
Which of the following is true of bills in the legislative process? They are harder to pass than to kill. They are almost always vetoed under divided-party government. They are introduced by the president. They are easier to pass than to kill.
They are harder to pass than to kill.
The Founders established a republican form of government. Why did they do this? They believed the self-interest of the politicians needed to be restrained. They wanted the government to be as "conservative" as possible. They believed elected officials could represent citizens and could be kept in check through elections.
They believed elected officials could represent citizens and could be kept in check through elections.
Why are the Thirteenth, Fourteenth, and Fifteenth Amendments so important? They were changes in civil rights as influenced by civic and political groups produced by civil society. They were all created within the same decade. They form the basis of the Constitution. They brought about the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
They were changes in civil rights as influenced by civic and political groups produced by civil society.
Using a hypothetical situation, a case comes before the Supreme Court challenging a state law of limiting how many children a married couple could have. How would a judge vote using a "loose interpretation" approach? They would vote to overturn the ban. They would vote to uphold the ban. There is not enough information to say.
They would vote to overturn the ban.
According to Adam Smith's notion of the invisible hand, which of the following is the best way to enhance national wealth? National wealth is best achieved by everyone seeking his or her own self-interest. National wealth is best obtained by controlled harvesting of natural resources such as oil, metals, timber, and so on. National wealth is best enhanced by government regulation of imports, which protect domestic industries and jobs. National wealth is best enhanced by maintaining a strong military in order to protect that wealth.
National wealth is best achieved by everyone seeking his or her own self-interest.
Which of the following presidents best fits the title lame duck? Ford, who served from 1973-1977. Reagan, who served from 1981-1989. Carter, who served from 1977-1980. Nixon, who served from 1969-1973.
Reagan, who served from 1981-1989.
Which of the following is covered by the Constitutional guarantee of due process? Individuals are guaranteed the right to participate in the political process, especially through voting. Every individual is free to express him or herself in the political process. Those who are accused of crimes will have a fair trial.
Those who are accused of crimes will have a fair trial.
In country E, all citizens are allowed to vote on who will be their representative. What type of government would country E be? oligarchy theocracy monarchy dictatorship democratic republic
democratic republic
In country D, one person, such as Adolf Hitler, holds all of the political power. What type of government would country D be? dictatorship theocracy monarchy oligarchy democratic republic
dictatorship
Constitutionally, the president is quite powerful. However, many obstacles limit the power of the president. Which of the following is a significant limit on presidential power? lack of media coverage of presidential events insufficient budgetary resources the ability of the Supreme Court to reject the president's executive branch nominees divided-party control of the national government
divided-party control of the national government
Which of the following would Tocqueville most likely endorse? encouraging the poor to help themselves through public education creating national government programs to help the poor encouraging civic groups to help the poor creating state government programs to help the poor
encouraging civic groups to help the poor
The practice of paying teachers who teach secular subjects at private religious schools has been rejected by the Supreme Court as a violation of the Establishment Clause. It violates which of the following tenets of the Lemon test? excessive government entanglement secular legislative purpose neither advances nor inhibits religion the "wall of separation"
excessive government entanglement
Which of the following best describes separation of powers? higher and lower liberty and order executive, legislative, and judicial branches Founders and Revolutionaries
executive, legislative, and judicial branches
Affirmative action is mainly for employment purposes. false true
false
The Fourteenth Amendment is violated in cases where policies or programs favor one group over another (for example, favoring men over women or vice versa). true false
false
What does the Civil Rights Act of 1964 deal with? applied only to state governments insured voting rights for all Americans finally ended the practice of slavery forbids discrimination on the basis of race, sex, religion, and national origin
forbids discrimination on the basis of race, sex, religion, and national origin
What is the least common way to adapt the Constitution to modern needs? formal constitutional amendment Supreme Court rulings that change the boundaries of what is constitutional expanding the use of the "general welfare" and "necessary and proper clauses" of the Constitution
formal constitutional amendment
Which of the following is not a characteristic that an applicant for U.S. citizenship must demonstrate? have a relative who currently lives in the United States attachment to the U.S. Constitution good moral character proficiency in English
have a relative who currently lives in the United States
Which of the following is NOT part of the criteria for presidential eligibility? being a "natural born citizen" having at least ten years of prior political experience having been a resident of the United States for at least fourteen years being at least thirty-five years of age
having at least ten years of prior political experience
Presidents can be removed from office due to what? high crimes and misdemeanors failure to properly execute the law failure to preserve and defend the Constitution "bad behavior"
high crimes and misdemeanors
Classical republicanism is principally concerned with ____________ while classical liberalism is concerned with _______________. equality; property liberty; order and security liberty; order
liberty; order
In country B, one person holds political power due to family inheritance. What type of government would country B be? democratic republic dictatorship oligarchy theocracy monarchy
monarchy
According to George Washington in his farewell speech, he mentioned two areas important to political prosperity. One was religion, what was the second important ingredient that was indispensable for the success of the nation? a wall of separation between church and state law morality a strongly economy
morality
In country C, several powerful economic leaders collectively hold political power. What type of government would country C be? oligarchy theocracy democratic republic dictatorship monarchy
oligarchy
Which of the following describes the potential of groups in America that affords virtually everyone the opportunity to participate and influence the nation's politics, economy, and culture? federalism anti-federalism pluralism
pluralism
What does unit 1 say is perhaps the most complex form of human interaction? politics discussion government liberty
politics
In Federalist 10, James Madison describes our form of government where political ideas or current issues are enlarged or refined "by passing them through the medium of a chosen body of citizens whose wisdom may best discern the true interest of their country." What term is best used to describe our government? federalism checks and balances direct democracy representative republic
representative republic
Which of the following best reflects the Founders views on self-interest and virtue? self-interest was beneficial to the economy, but citizens of the republic needed to develop "civic virtue." Citizens would be virtuous when they sought to increase their personal wealth. self-interest was natural and could be beneficial to the economy and to politicians. self-interest must be guarded while serving in the government but not in the economy.
self-interest was beneficial to the economy, but citizens of the republic needed to develop "civic virtue."
As discussed in the chapter, what term is used to describe each branch of government's separate and distinct sphere of power? separation of powers separate but equal checks and balances limited government
separation of powers
A prominent political scientist famously described American government as separate institutions sharing powers; Which two constitutional principles are embodied in this statement? separation of powers and federalism checks and balances and federalism separation of powers and checks and balances
separation of powers and checks and balances
What is the time limit on ratification of amendments? two years nine months sixty days seven years
seven years
If a country has a political system where some decisions are made in local legislatures and others are made in the national legislature. Whose government would this most likely be compared to? the system of government advocated by Plato the U.S. system of government created in Philadelphia the Articles of Confederation the British system under the Magna Charta
the U.S. system of government created in Philadelphia
Which individual or organization has primary constitutional authority to establish and develop relations with other nations? the United States Senate (and not the House of Representatives) the State Department the United States Congress the president of the United States
the president of the United States
In country F, a religious leader or leaders holds political power. What type of government would country F be? monarchy oligarchy democratic republic theocracy dictatorship
theocracy
What was the purpose of the Thirteenth Amendment? to abolish slavery to guarantee all citizens the right to vote to provide "equal protection" under the law for former slaves
to abolish slavery
What was the purpose of the Fifteenth Amendment? to abolish slavery to provide "equal protection under the law" for former slaves to guarantee all citizens the right to vote
to guarantee all citizens the right to vote
What was the purpose of the Fourteenth Amendment? to guarantee all citizens the right to vote to provide "equal protection under the law" for all American citizens, including former slaves. to abolish slavery
to provide "equal protection under the law" for all American citizens, including former slaves.
The "strict scrutiny" standard invalidated certain affirmative action policies whose focus was not narrow enough. false true
true
How many presidents have been impeached in the history of the United States? six two three none
two
When do bills typically come to the floor for debate in the Senate? according to the schedule established by the Rules Committee whenever an individual senator makes a simple motion to when the majority and minority leaders agree to bring them to the floor
when the majority and minority leaders agree to bring them to the floor
To keep our elected officials in check with the citizens they represent, frequent elections are held. According to the lesson, how long is the term for a member in the House of Representative before they face re-election? 2 years 4 years 6 years 1 year
2 years
What are the percentages of religious affiliations in the United States? 70% Christian; 80% religious believers; 20% no religious belief; with Catholics as the largest single religious group. 80% Christian; 90% religious believers; 10% no religious belief; with Catholics as the largest single religious group. 80% Christian; 90% religious believers; 10% no religious belief; with Baptists as the largest single religious group. 50% Christian; 90% religious believers; 10% no religious belief; with Methodists as the largest single religious group.
80% Christian; 90% religious believers; 10% no religious belief; with Catholics as the largest single religious group.
What is civic dialogue? A statement by Aristotle, stating that if the people have an overly broad willingness to participate in the political process, a democratic society cannot function properly. The notion that people, by nature, are political animals. A group deciding something is good and it establishes expectations, customs, and ideals as a part of what society values. The idea that politics is not just a set of stereotypical deals made by the rich and powerful.
A group deciding something is good and it establishes expectations, customs, and ideals as a part of what society values.
A Civil Rights group has decided to hold a public meeting to discuss recent prejudicial acts. Some members of the group are concerned they will be arrested for participating in the meeting, especially if the meeting becomes heated. They know that previous meetings on this issue have ended in arguments and, occasionally, with violence. Which of the following best describes the Supreme Court's history in the area of assembly? More latitude is given to the freedom to assemble when civil rights are at stake. Assembly cases are given more scrutiny when public safety is a concern. It has weighed even more heavily in favor of individual rights in freedom of assembly cases than it has on speech cases.
Assembly cases are given more scrutiny when public safety is a concern.
Which case required states to end segregation with "all due haste"? Brown II Miranda v. Arizona Dred Scott v. Sandford Brown v. Board of Education
Brown II
Which case overturned the Court's previous decision that separate institutions for blacks and whites can be "equal?" Dred Scott v. Sandford Brown II Brown v. Board of Education Miranda v. Arizona
Brown v. Board of Education
Which of the following is most likely to create far-reaching national public policy change? By creating your own group to petition your city council You writing an individual letter to a politician By joining a large group and marching for civil rights You signing a pre-written letter created by another group and sending it
By joining a large group and marching for civil rights
In unit 2, which of the following is emphasized as the most important tool available to help individuals become effective participants in the political process? The ability to contact and be heard by their elected representatives Study to establish strong personal beliefs By receiving accurate and timely information The natural desire to engage in politics
By receiving accurate and timely information
Which of the following people is ready to become a naturalized citizen of the United States? Candidate #1, who has been a permanent resident for the specified period of time, speaks English and understands civics basics, has never been convicted of illegal activity, and is willing to take the Oath of Allegiance. Candidate #2, who has not been a permanent resident for the specified period of time, speaks English and understands civics basics, has never been convicted of illegal activity, and is willing to take the oath of office. Candidate #4, who has been a permanent resident for the specified period of time, speaks English and understands civics basics, has never been convicted of illegal activity, but is unwilling to support military service in times of need Candidate #3, who has been a permanent resident for the specified period of time, speaks English and understands civics basics, was previously deported, and is willing to take the oath of office
Candidate #1, who has been a permanent resident for the specified period of time, speaks English and understands civics basics, has never been convicted of illegal activity, and is willing to take the Oath of Allegiance.
Which leading political thinker is given credit for his influence on the separation of powers? Thomas Hobbes Charles-Louis Montesquieu John Locke Aristotle
Charles-Louis Montesquieu
According to the author of this course, why is Tocqueville still relevant today? Citizens should beware of being too self-absorbed and not participating in the political process. Community action is not useful today, as he predicted. Democracy worked better during his time, and we should return to it.
Citizens should beware of being too self-absorbed and not participating in the political process.
What did the Founders believe was essential for the American government to succeed? Great national wealth. A democratic form of government Civic Virtue from its citizens A strong military
Civic Virtue from its citizens
What can be concluded from unit 3 about religion in the United States? It is diverse, but that diversity often causes more contention because everyone wants to be right in their beliefs, and different ideas are conflicting. Even though there are many different denominations, people tend to be both tolerant of and grateful for those differences. There is little or no room for contemporary issues regarding faith. We all take our freedom of religion for granted and do not adequately apply it today.
Even though there are many different denominations, people tend to be both tolerant of and grateful for those differences.
Which of the following best describes the term pluralism? Freedom of association and expression, but not assembly or religious exercise to pursue their own interests in the political process. No freedom of association, expression, assembly, or religious exercise to pursue their own interests in the political process. Freedom of association, expression, and assembly, but not religious exercise to pursue their own interests in the political process. Freedom of association, expression, assembly, and religious exercise to pursue their own interests in the political process.
Freedom of association, expression, assembly, and religious exercise to pursue their own interests in the political process.
What is a statement that Hobbes and Locke would both agree on? Government must be limited and individual rights made paramount. Government is necessary to protect life and property. Liberty is more important than security. Cooperation is only possible in the "state of nature."
Government is necessary to protect life and property.
The phrase "the right to swing my fist ends where the other man's nose" exemplifies which of the following principles? Individuals have rights, but also have obligations to others in society. Rights are natural and are not "granted" by government. Society cannot limit rights even if harm to others is the result. The right to political speech and expression is highly protected by the Supreme Court.
Individuals have rights, but also have obligations to others in society.
Citizens in Country A do not have the right to assemble. How would life there be different from the United States? Country A would have a smaller number of social groups, but more interest groups. In country A, democracy would function better because like-minded individuals could bind together in groups. In Country A, democracy would not function as well because like minded individuals would be less likely to form any type of group. Country A would have a smaller number of interest groups, but more social groups.
In Country A, democracy would not function as well because like minded individuals would be less likely to form any type of group.
If you were to read about a country whose government allows their president to declare war on another country, and individually coin money to fight the war without the consent of any other government official. Which of the following would best describe this system as compared with the government in the United States? It is the same in the United States. In the United States only the Congress can officially declare but the president must fund it. In the United States the president can neither declare nor fund a war without the vote of Congress. In the United States the president can only declare a war, but cannot fund it.
In the United States the president can neither declare nor fund a war without the vote of Congress.
Which political thinker wrote The Prince, where he justified popular sovereignty, revolution, and a separation of religious and secular government? Hobbes Aristotle Machiavelli Cicero
Machiavelli
Which of the following elected officials could have the most influence on the selection of a Supreme Court justice? Members of the House Judiciary Committee would have the most influence. Members of the House and Senate all have equal power in confirming Supreme Court justices. Members of the House of Representatives would have the most influence. Members of the Senate would have the most influence.
Members of the Senate would have the most influence.
What does civilian control of the military mean? Military leaders do not have any independent authority, but are the servants of the elected representatives of the people. The military is simply run by the people. They do what they are told. The civilians have to be a part of the military.
Military leaders do not have any independent authority, but are the servants of the elected representatives of the people.
According to Tocqueville, civic virtue means simply that individuals have interests and desires that are not solely focused on themselves. Rather, they are willing to give up some of the things they want in order to promote the common good. What did he mean by this? People would build businesses that would help others by employing community members. The more the economy grows, the more prosperous and happy everyone will be. People who don't know the issues and who cannot articulate their self-interest should not vote. People should help one another because the welfare of others affects individual welfare.
People should help one another because the welfare of others affects individual welfare.
According to Hobbes, what would life be like without limits on an individual's behavior or if living in a state of nature? Perilous Mundane Amazing Joyful
Perilous
Who was considered to be the inventor of philosophy? Machiavelli Aristotle Cicero Plato
Plato
How does the Constitution divide power between the three branches? Power is not completely separated, allowing each branch to limit the other branches' exercise of power. Power is completely separated, allowing each branch to act and follow through without interference from the other two branches. Power is not clearly separated, so it is difficult to determine who has what power or check on the other branches. Power is separated, but in such a way that two branches can easily work together to out vote the efforts of the third branch to exercise its powers.
Power is not completely separated, allowing each branch to limit the other branches' exercise of power.
Which of the following cases best shows where the Supreme Court ruled where public interest was threatened by an individual's religious practice and the individual's religious liberty was deemed less important than the preservation of societal order. Wisconsin v. Yoder, in which an Amish family argued that being required to send their children to school after age 16 violated their right to the free practice of religion Engele v. Vitale, in which a complainant argued that mandatory prayers written by state officials violated free exercise rights Reynolds v. United States, in which a Mormon argued that prohibiting polygamy violated free exercise rights
Reynolds v. United States, in which a Mormon argued that prohibiting polygamy violated free exercise rights
If you lived in the 1640s and wanted to live in a colony that protected freedom of religion, where would you move? Massachusetts Rhode Island All of the states protected freedom of religion equally. New York
Rhode Island
Why are there eleven amendments discussed in reference to the Bill of Rights in unit 4? The Twenty-second Amendment was originally meant to be included in the Bill of Rights but did not get enough votes until later on. The Twenty-seventh Amendment was proposed by Madison at the time the Bill of Rights was created. The Fifth Amendment was originally two separate amendments, which were later joined together to create one single amendment. The Thirteenth Amendment implies a concept of free speech that was inspired by the First Amendment, which is part of the Bill of Rights.
The Twenty-seventh Amendment was proposed by Madison at the time the Bill of Rights was created.
A law that forbids bands from playing in concerts when there is evidence that the band has previously engaged in illegal forms of expression is put in force. How is this not consistent with the guarantees in the First Amendment? The law imposes prior restraint. The law is not content neutral. The law is not the least drastic means available. The law is too vague.
The law imposes prior restraint.
A law makes it illegal to burn Bibles, but not other books, in public parks. How is this not consistent with the guarantees in the First Amendment? The law is not content neutral and gives one book precedence over another. The law is not the least drastic means available. The law is too vague. The law imposes prior restraint.
The law is not content neutral and gives one book precedence over another.
A law bans the sale of wooden poles and nails to prevent people from building crosses which they might burn on people's lawns. How is this not consistent with the guarantees in the First Amendment? The law is not the least drastic means available. The law is not content neutral. The law is too vague. The law imposes prior restraint.
The law is not the least drastic means available.
After studying and reading examples about liberty and order consider the following: After the terrorist attack on September 11, President Bush and Congress passed the PATRIOT Act, which expanded the power of law enforcement to secretly investigate potential terrorists. What does this suggest? The president believed Americans had too little liberty and too much security. The president believed Americans had too much liberty and too much security. The president believed Americans had too much liberty and too little security. The president believed Americans had both too little liberty and too little security.
The president believed Americans had too much liberty and too little security.
Which of the following IS NOT an example of checks and balances in the United States Constitution? The president can veto a Supreme Court decision, but only with the support of a two-thirds majority vote in Congress. The Supreme Court can review laws passed by congress and declare them unconstitutional if they deem them inconsistent with the Constitution. The president can veto laws passed by Congress, but Congress can override a veto by a two-thirds majority vote in both houses. If the House believes the president is guilty of "high crimes or misdemeanors," it can formally charge or impeach the president. A trial to decide whether to remove the president from office is held in the Senate.
The president can veto a Supreme Court decision, but only with the support of a two-thirds majority vote in Congress.
Bills must be passed in identical form by both the Senate and the House before being sent to the president. Under what circumstances does this most frequently occur? Two versions of the bill are run through the House and Senate simultaneously and a special House-Senate conference committee is established to create a compromise version of the bill. House and Senate committees work closely together to make sure both the House version and Senate version of bills are essentially the same. The bill is immediately introduced into the other house after it passes the House or Senate.
Two versions of the bill are run through the House and Senate simultaneously and a special House-Senate conference committee is established to create a compromise version of the bill.
What is required for the proposal of a new amendment? Fifty percent of the House and fifty percent of the Senate must agree to propose, with approval from the president. Any member of Congress may propose an amendment. A simple majority of the House must agree to take the amendment into consideration. Two-thirds of Congress must agree to propose, or two-thirds of all state legislatures can call a constitutional convention.
Two-thirds of Congress must agree to propose, or two-thirds of all state legislatures can call a constitutional convention.
What are two examples of the checks and balances the Executive Branch has on Congress and the Judicial Branch? Frequent elections, nominating judges Veto power, nominating judges Veto power, determining if a law is unconstitutional Elected officials, veto power
Veto power, determining if a law is unconstitutional
When is a form of media considered obscene? When religious leaders do not find it appropriate When most average citizens do not find it appropriate When it is not appropriate for children When scientists do not find it appropriate
When most average citizens do not find it appropriate
Where did the phrase separation of church and state originate or where was it first used? the body of the Constitution a letter written by Thomas Jefferson Supreme Court decisions about the establishment of religion the First Amendment
a letter written by Thomas Jefferson
In consideration of reciprocity, which of the following examples is a reasonable limitation on one's rights and freedoms as discussed in the lesson? a person not being allowed to write an angry letter to his or her state government leaders about their position on taxes and government spending a person not being allowed to hand out flyers that give a negative perspective of a new company coming into the community a person not being allowed to protest the local abortion clinic and make a point about his or her pro-life views a person not being allowed to build a campfire in the forest simply because there is a high chance of forest fires.
a person not being allowed to build a campfire in the forest simply because there is a high chance of forest fires.
What is a civil society? a society that respects and lives by every rule of law a society in which citizens always treat each other with fairness and justice a society in which social groups form freely to petition government
a society in which social groups form freely to petition government
There is a narcotics agent who regularly gets information from a reliable informant. The information the informant has given the agent in the past has led to several arrests and convictions. One day, the informant tells the agent about a man, whom the agent has never met, who has gone to another city to purchase 20 kilograms of cocaine. Based on the tip, the agent goes to the airport, recognizes the man from the informant's description, arrests him, and seizes the cocaine. What is this action considered? constitutional, but the evidence will not be admissible in court unconstitutional because it violated the man's "right to privacy" unconstitutional because it failed the test for a reasonable "search and seizure" constitutional because there was "probable cause" to search the man
constitutional because there was "probable cause" to search the man
The Supreme Court strives to protect freedom of speech and expression. As such, it is worried about creating "chilling effects"; The violation of which of the following is least likely to produce "chilling effects" content neutrality least drastic means prior restraint
content neutrality
What is the main purpose of the Thirteenth, Fourteenth, and Fifteenth Amendments to the Constitution? extend voting rights to minority groups fix problems in the Electoral College system create greater equality for African Americans
create greater equality for African Americans