civics final
These boxes describe two events relating to the U.S. government. What constitutional principles are demonstrated in examples A and B? EXAMPLE A: The U.S. Supreme Court declares a law created by Congress unconstitutional. EXAMPLE B: Congress passes a new tax law and the Internal Revenue Scrvice enforces it. A. Example A: checks and balances; Example B: separation of powers B. Example A: checks and balances; Example B: judicial review C. Example A: separation of powers; Example B: individual rights D. Example A: separation of powers; Example B: checks and balances
A Example A checks and balances; Example B: separation of powers
Ben was prosecuted and convicted in state court for speaking out publicly against the governor. During his trial, he was denied the counsel of a lawyer. Two years later, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned his conviction, explaining that the state had not guaranteed Ben's constitutional rights. Which amendments apply to this case A. Amendment I (free speech) and Amendment VI (due process) B. Amendment I (free press) and Amendment IV (search and seizure) C. Amendment IX (unenumerated rights) and Amendment VI (due process) D. Amendment IX(unenumerated rights) and Amendment IV (search and seizure)
A. Amendment I (free speech) and Amendment VI (due process)
The 14th amendment defines who is granted citizenship in the United States. Of the choices below, which person living in America today would NOT be granted citizenship as outlined in the 14th Amendment? A. An immigrant from Chile teaching at Harvard University B. A child born in Texas of non-citizen parents C. An imprisoned bank robber born in New York City D. A naturalized Chinese woman living in Chicago
A. An immigrant from Chile teaching at Harvard University
Use the source below for questions 28 and 29. Candidate Popular Vote Electoral Vote Democrat: Al Gore 267 electoral votes/ 50,996,582 266 popular votes Republican: George W. Bush 271 electoral votes/ 50,456,062 271 popular votes Which candidate won the election? A. George W. Bush B. Al Gore
A. George W. Bush
Which of the following was a weakness of the Articles of Confederation? A. The government did not have a separate judicial branch. B. The states could not print their own currency C. The president was able to spend taxes freely D. The government had too much power over trade.
A. The government did not have a separate judicial branch.
Which of the following accurately describes one way an amendment to the U.S. Constitution may be proposed? A. Two-thirds of each house of Congress votes to propose. B. Two-thirds of citizens nationwide vote to propose. C. Three-fourths of state legislatures vote to propose D. Three-fourths of each house of Congress votes to propose.
A. Two-thirds of each house of Congress votes to propose.
1. Base your answer to the question on the excerpts from the United States Constitution below and on your knowledge of social studies. The privilege of the writ of habeas corpus shall not be suspended, unless when in cases of rebellion or invasion the public safety may require it. — Article I, Section 9 ... 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. — Amendment IV Which basic constitutional concept is illustrated by each of these provisions? A. balancing individual liberty and the need for order in society B. dividing power between the Senate and the House of Representatives C, guaranteeing equal treatment of minority groups D. providing flexibility to meet changing needs through the elastic clause
A. balancing individual liberty and the need for order in society
18. What kind of law settles disputes involving child custody, divorce and breach of contract? A. civil law B. contract law C. criminal law D.personal law
A. civil law
This diagram shows the purpose of government according to the Preamble of the Constitution. _________ for its power---->Government of the US--->exists to __________ Which phrases complete the diagram? A. depends on people; serve the people B. depends on law; maintain the law C. depends on legislators; serve legislators D. depends on liberty; maintain those libertes
A. depends on people; serve the people
French Enlightenment philosopher Baron De Montesquieu praised the British political system because it divided the power of government between the monarch and the two houses of Parliament. Which principle included in the United States Constitution shows that the framers agreed with Montesquieu? a.separation of powers B. Implied powers C. federal supremacy D. due process
A. separation of powers
Which part of the federal government has original jurisdiction, appellate jurisdiction, concurrent jurisdiction or exclusive jurisdiction? A. the U.S. Supreme Court B. the Senate C. the House of Representatives D. the President
A. the U.S. Supreme Court
45. The image below lists powers of the executive branch. -Proposes laws -Vetoes laws -Grants federal pardons -Negotiates foreign treaties Which of the following is also a power of the executive branch? A, Appoints federal judges B. Declares acts of congress unconstitutional C. Ratifies treaties D. Impeaches and removes judges
A.Appoints federal judges
Which headline best illustrates the operation of checks and balances? A.President Andrew Johnson impeached by the House of Representatives B. "President Dwight Eisenhower Sends Troops to Little Rock" C. President Ronald Reagan Engages in Arms Reduction Talks with the Soviets" D. "President George W. Bush's Approval Ratings Drop Due to the Iraq War"
A.President Andrew Johnson impeached by the House of Representatives
13. Which feature of the United States Constitution traditionally gives the states authority over public education? A.reserved powers B. fifth amendment C.preamble D..supremacy clause
A.reserved powers
Which document is most closely associated with John Locke's social contract theory of government? A. Albany Plan of Union B. Declaration of Independence C. Treaty of Paris (1783) D. Sedition Act of 1798
B. Declaration of Independence
. Judicial review gives the Supreme Court the power to A.Remand a case to a lower court B. Declare a law unconstitutional C. Appoint judges D. Review court cases
B. Declare a law unconstitutional
36. Since the 1970s, presidents have made use of executive orders at an increasing rate because executive orders A. Are noncontroversial measures that can be easily implemented B. Do not need to be passed by Congress C. Are rarely defeated in Congress D. Must be ratified by the Senate rather than the House
B. Do not need to be passed by Congress
The diagram below outlines the appeals path through a state court system State-level court of original jurisdiction—>State-level court of appeals—> ?—>U.S. Supreme Court Which court completes the diagram? A. Court of Veterans Appeals B. NC Supreme Court C. U.S. court of appeals D. State-level court of claims
B. NC Supreme Court
35. Kayla sat in the meeting hall and listened to the different candidates for her state's open Senate seat. The candidates debated about their positions on issues. When Election Day came along, she voted for the candidate she thought would best serve her community's interests. What form of government does Kayla have? A. Direct Democracy B. Representative Democracy C. Oligarchy D. Monarchy
B. Representative Democracy
Fill in the blanks US Senators represent the______ compared to US Representatives who represent______ A. Country, states B. State, a district C. Republicans, democrats D. Men, women
B. State, a district
Use the source below for questions 28 and 29. Candidate Popular Vote Electoral Vote Democrat: Al Gore 267 electoral votes/ 50,996,582 266 popular votes Republican: George W. Bush 271 electoral votes/ 50,456,062 271 popular votes Which statement is best supported by information in the chart? A. The candidate selected by a majority of the population won the presidency. B. The popular vote is not the deciding factor in winning the presidency. C. Candidates must campaign in all states to win a presidential election. D. The Electoral College system was abolished after this election.
B. The popular vote is not the deciding factor in winning the presidency.
What is a principle of government that is stated in the Preamble to the United States Constitution? A. Federal laws must be subject to state approval. B. The power of government comes from the people. C. The right to bear arms shall not be infringed. D. All men and women are created equal.
B. The power of government comes from the people.
Following the 1966 Supreme Court decision in Miranda v. Arizona, police began informing people placed under arrest that they "have the right to remain silent." What basic freedom is this meant to protect, and how does it affect arrested individuals? A. The right to freedom of speech; it provides them with the ability to speak to their attorneys without fear of incrimination. B. The protection against self-incrimination; it informs them that speaking to law enforcement could incriminate them. C. The protection of due process; it prevents convicted offenders from receiving cruel and unusual punishments D. The right to freedom of assembly; it prevents law enforcement from asking them questions without the presence of an attorney
B. The protection against self-incrimination; it informs them that speaking to law enforcement could incriminate them.
48. All of the following are powers of Congress enumerated in the Constitution EXCEPT A. To lay and collect taxes B. To borrow money C. To regulate interstate commerce D. To select the commander in chief of the military
B. To borrow money
16. Which is a "concurrent power" shared by the federal and state governments? A. approving foreign treaties B. collecting taxes C. declaring war D. printing money
B. collecting taxes
Supreme Court justices were given tenure subject to good behavior by the framers of the Constitution in order to ensure that... A. justices are free from direct political pressure B. justices remain accountable to the public C. justices are encouraged to make politically popular decisions D. Presidents are encouraged t0 seek younger nominees for the Supreme Court
B. justices remain accountable to the public
46. Which presidential role does the quote below most closely an example of? *The issue is the future of Southeast Asia as a whole. A threat to any nation in that region is a threat to all, and a threat to us.President Lyndon Johnson in his Message to Congress (August 5, 1964) Source: Public Domain A. Head of State B. Party Leader C. Commander in Chief D. Chief Diplomat
C commander in chief
Based on the timeline below complete the chat The diagram describes a cause that led to the writing of the Declaration of Independence. British increase taxes on colonists—> Colonists reject taxes passed without representation—-> ? —> Declaration of Independence A British eliminate all taxes on the colonist B.Colonist vote to elect new members to parliament C. British ignore the colonists grievances D. Colonist send troops to England
C. British ignore the colonists grievances
The passage below is from Federalist 51, written by James Madison in 1788. "... the interior structure of the government as that its several constituent parts may, by their mutual relations, be the means of keeping each other in their proper places. " Which constitutional principle does Madison describe in the passage? A. Popular sovereignty B. Judicial review C. Checks and balances D. Separation of powers
C. Checks and balances
11. What does the phrase "insure domestic tranquility" in the Preamble of the Constitution mean? A. Give land to the homeless B. Fight wars on foreign soil C. Keep the homeland at peace D. Provide citizens with insurance
C. Keep the homeland at peace
22. Which of the following best describes statutory law? A. Traditional laws that are based on custom and oral agreement B. Laws that are based on judicial decisions of cases brought to court C. Laws created by a government authority, such as a legislature D. International codes that are established between different countries
C. Laws created by a government authority, such as a legislature
.Which of the following is NOT a requirement to vote in the United States? A. Must be a resident B. Must be 18 years old C. Must pay a poll tax D. Must be registered to vote
C. Must pay a poll tax
3. Which of the following would be the least effective way for a citizen to voice an opinion about a local law? A. Sign a petition B. Speak at a public hearing C. Participate in a violent protest D. Write an email to the city council
C. Participate in a violent protest
Which of the following are principles that can be found in both the United States and North Carolina Constitutions? A.. Popular Sovereignty and Sound, Basic Education B. Right to a Job and Separation of Powers C. Sound, Basic Education and Separation of Powers D. Checks and Balances and Popular Sovereignty
C. Sound, Basic Education and Separation of Powers
What happened in American schools after the 1954 U.S. Supreme Court decision in Brown v. Board of Education? A. States could continue segregation as long as facilities were separate but equal. B. Individuals of different races voluntarily stopped all forms of school segregation. C. The federal government ordered that states desegregate classes D. Made segregation a state issue
C. The federal government ordered that states desegregate classes
Which situation does NOT involve a right protected by the Bill of Rights? A. Freedom to publish opinions against the local government in the local newspaper B. The ability to own a gun C. The guarantee of a well-paying job D. Freedom to join any church of your choosing
C. The guarantee of a well-paying job
19. One way in which the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 are similar is that they have? A. extended free speech protections for students while in school B. increased the number of eligible voters C. helped overcome discrimination against certain groups D. slowed down the construction of public buildings
C. helped overcome discrimination against certain groups
Which of the following is an accurate comparison of Federalist and Anti-Federalist views on government?(A) A. Federalist Favored a weak central government and late governmenta Anti- federalist Favored a strong central government and weaK slate governments B. Federalists Believed the creation ofa bill of rights was Necessary. Anti federalists Believed the creation of a bill of rights was not necessary C. Federalist Pavored the legislative branch having more power than the executive anti federalist Favored increasing the power of the national judiciary over the states D. federalists Believed a large republic ensured the beat protection of individual freedom anti federalist Believed only a small republic could best ensure protection or individual Freedoms
D
Which service is performed by the local goverment? A. Delivering mail B. Security at airports C. Granting teaching certificates D. Police and fire protection
D police and fire protection
Which statement from the United States Constitution is referred to as the elastic clause? A. "All legislative powers herein granted shall be vested in a Congress of the United States. . " B. "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion. . . . " C. "All bills for raising revenue shall originate in the House of Representatives. . . . " D. "Congress shall have power . . . to make all laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into execution the foregoing powers. . . ."
D. "Congress shall have power . . . to make all laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into execution the foregoing powers. . . ."
The electoral college can best be described as... A. A system in which the vice president is chosen by direct votes of the public B. A 4 year plan to achieve a goal of becoming president C. The college the president has attended D. An indirect system where the president and vice president are chosen by electors from each state
D. An indirect system where the president and vice president are chosen by electors from each state
Which right does the 14th amendment guarantee to United States citizens that other countries might deny A. Freedom of speech B. Freedom of religion C. Trial by a jury of your peers D. Equal protection under the law
D. Equal protection under the law
Which of the following is the BEST explanation for why only 25 members of the 109th Congress are under the age of 40? A. Voters trust older people to make cautious decisions B. The Constitution does not allow anyone under 40 to run for Congress C. Since campaigns have become so expensive, younger people cannot afford to run for office D. Incumbency has become an established pattern in Congress
D. Incumbency has become an established pattern in Congress
The map shows the outline of a congressional district. Which of the following statements best explains the motivation behind the way in which it is drawn? A. It has been drawn by a political party to group together moderate voters. B. It has been drawn cooperatively by both political parties to ensure a fair election C. It has been drawn to group together diverse voters to foster highly competitive elections. D. It has likely been drawn to pack together voters who are registered with the same party
D. It has likely been drawn to pack together voters who are registered with the same party
40. Which statement describes a difference between the state and federal governments under the U.S. Constitution A. Only the federal government provides for public welfare. B. Only the federal government charters banks C. Only the federal government borrows money. D. Only the federal government regulates interstate trade.
D. Only the federal government regulates interstate trade.
38. If the president can no longer serve, the VP takes over. Who are the next 3 people in the line of presidential succession after VP? A. Speaker, President Pro Tempore, Sec. of Defense B. President Pro Tempore, Speaker, Sec. of State C. Sec. of State, Speaker, President Pro Tempore D. Speaker, President Pro Tempore, Sec. of State
D. Speaker, President Pro Tempore, Sec. of State
Who handles legal representation on behalf of consumers in North Carolina? A. Governor B. North Carolina Supreme Court C. General Assembly D. State Attorney General
D. State Attorney General
37. How are the responsibilities of the legislative and executive branches of government different when it comes to treaties? A. U.S. Senate proposes treaties; the president carries out foreign treaties. B. U.S. Senate negotiates foreign treaties; the president approves treaties. C. U.S. Senate carries out foreign treaties; the president proposes treaties. D. U.S. Senate ratifies treaties; the president negotiates foreign treaties
D. U.S. Senate ratifies treaties; the president negotiates foreign treaties
21. Which department of the federal government would deal with terrorist threats made against the United States? A. Department of Labor B. Department of Justice C. Department of Agriculture D.Department of Homeland Security
D.Department of Homeland Security
which statement reflects the Enlightenment ideas expressed by John Locke? a. all men...are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness b.He has...obstructed] the Laws for Naturalization of Foreigners; refusing to pass others to encourage their migrations hither. c. Mankind are more disposed to suffer, while evils are sufferable, than to right themselves by abolishing the forms to which they are accustomed D. The history of the present King of Great Britain is a history. having in direct object the establishment of an absolute Tyranny over these States.
all men...are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness
