Matching
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KEY TERMS
Match each item with the correct statement
below. a. | heritage | f. | republic | b. | natural
rights | g. | legislature | c. | compact | h. | ratification | d. | tyranny | i. | direct democracy | e. | charter | j. | separation of
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the citizens themselves make laws in this form of government
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approval
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people are born with these and no government can take them away
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the citizens elect representatives to make laws in this form of
government
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the traditions passed down to us from generation to generation
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a group of people chosen to make laws
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a written agreement to make and obey laws for the welfare of the group
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a document giving permission to create a government
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the division of government among legislative, executive, and judicial
branches
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the abuse of power
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KEY TERMS
Match each item with the correct statement
below. a. | freedom of speech | f. | separation of church and
state | b. | double jeopardy | g. | Bill of Rights | c. | due process of law | h. | freedom of the press | d. | eminent
domain | i. | case
studies | e. | amendment process | j. | convention |
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the ten amendments protecting citizens’ rights
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the way in which changes are added to the Constitution
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the government cannot favor a religion or set up an official religion
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right to express one’s opinions publicly
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the government can take private property for a public project
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people cannot be tried twice for the same crime
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right to publish materials without government restriction
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accused persons get fair treatment by the government
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an assembly
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descriptions of situations or conflicts, the issues involved, and the decisions
made
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KEY TERMS
Match each item with the correct statement
below. a. | judicial review | h. | precedent | b. | original
jurisdiction | i. | appellate
jurisdiction | c. | opinion | j. | plaintiff | d. | appeal | k. | judicial restraint | e. | circuit
courts | l. | courts of
appeals | f. | judicial activism | m. | defendant | g. | prosecution |
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government body that brings a criminal charge against the accused
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individual or group that brings a complaint against another party
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another name for courts of appeals
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request for a higher court to review a case
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power of the Supreme Court to overturn laws
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guidelines for how similar cases should be decided in the future
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effort by judges to play an active role in making policy
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written statement explaining a decision
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party who defends against a complaint
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work by judges to avoid overturning laws
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the authority to hear a case first
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the authority to hear a case from a lower court
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handle appeals from federal district courts
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KEY TERMS
Match each item with the correct statement
below. a. | item veto | i. | unitary system | b. | bonds | j. | revenue | c. | sales tax | k. | income tax | d. | Missouri
Plan | l. | initiative | e. | referendum | m. | apportioned | f. | excise
tax | n. | recall | g. | public policy | o. | judicial action commissions | h. | lieutenant
governor | p. | impeach |
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loans sold by states to be paid back, with interest, after a set period of
time
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a process by which citizens can propose laws
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state official who is second in power to the governor
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a charge on certain goods, such as alcoholic beverages or tobacco
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government response to public issues
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a process for removing elected officials from office
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income to government from money collected for a variety of purposes
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an opportunity for voters to approve or reject a law
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method of choosing state judges
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a power that allows the governor to reject particular items, or parts, of a
bill
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a charge on the funds earned by individuals and businesses
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description of the way in which seats in state legislatures are divided among
districts that are roughly equal in population
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charges collected on goods and services
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system in which most power is held by a central government
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bring charges against
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official government bodies that handle situations in which judges might not be
doing their job well
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KEY TERMS
Match each item with the correct statement
below. a. | canvass | i. | political party | b. | caucus | j. | precincts | c. | closed primary | k. | self-nomination | d. | direct
primary | l. | split
ticket | e. | open primary | m. | straight ticket | f. | nominate | n. | write-in candidate | g. | planks | o. | independent voter | h. | platform | p. | patronage |
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voting for candidates of more than one party on the same ballot
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person who does not support a particular political party
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go door-to-door seeking support for candidates
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an election in which members of a political party choose candidates to run for
office
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declaring that you are running for office
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voting districts
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position statements on each specific issue in a party’s platform
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a primary in which voters do not need to declare a party before voting
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a candidate who asks voters to write his or her name on a ballot
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a meeting of party leaders to discuss issues or choose candidates
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to name qualified candidates to run for public office
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a primary in which a voter must be registered as a party member in order to
vote
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a statement of a party’s official stand on major public issues
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organization of citizens who wish to influence governments by getting their
members elected
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voting for candidates of only one party on a ballot
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when party leaders do favors for loyal supporters of the party
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KEY TERMS
Match each item with the correct statement
below. a. | bias | f. | campaign press secretary | b. | direct
mail | g. | media | c. | electors | h. | propaganda | d. | general
election | i. | registration | e. | incumbent | j. | campaign
manager |
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person in campaign who plans strategy and guides staff
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the process of signing up to be a voter
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the candidate who already holds the office for which he or she is
running
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favoring one point of view over another
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an election in which voters make final decisions about candidates and
issues
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a method of sending mail to large groups of people
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a message meant to influence people’s ideas, opinions, or actions
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television, radio, newspapers, and magazines
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person in campaign who makes certain that the news shows the candidate in the
best light
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people who promise to cast votes for the candidate selected by voters
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Multiple Choice
Identify the
choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
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MAIN IDEAS
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Both the Magna Carta and the English Bill of Rights
a. | set up a new government. | b. | made the monarchy stronger. | c. | listed basic
freedoms. | d. | limited free speech. |
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Unlike the Magna Carta, the English Bill of Rights applied to
a. | all citizens. | b. | a few English
colonists. | c. | only nobles. | d. | some members of
Parliament. |
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The colonists were influenced by
a. | the democracy of Athens. | b. | the Roman republic. | c. | England’s
limits on its king. | d. | all of the
above. |
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Colonists did not complain that Parliament
a. | did not grasp their needs. | b. | had no colonists as
members. | c. | represented all English citizens. | d. | members were not elected by
them. |
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Which document outlined the reasons the colonists separated from England?
a. | First Continental Congress | b. | English Bill of Rights | c. | Declaration of
Independence | d. | Committees of Correspondence |
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Parliament raised taxes in the colonies in order to
a. | cause a revolt. | b. | pay off huge war debts. | c. | reward the royal
governors. | d. | punish the colonists. |
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Natural rights are people’s rights to
a. | life. | b. | liberty. | c. | property. | d. | all of the
above. |
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The Declaration of Independence listed ways the English government had
a. | allowed freedom. | b. | organized government. | c. | protected
rights. | d. | abused power. |
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Which does not describe a part of the Great Compromise?
a. | a House of Representatives based on state population | b. | including slaves in
state population counts | c. | a Senate with two senators for each
state | d. | a bicameral legislature |
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Delegates to the Constitutional Convention agreed that
a. | a national government was needed. | b. | power should be divided among three branches of
government. | c. | the government’s power should be limited. | d. | all of the
above. |
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The Great Compromise decided the issue of
a. | the number of representatives in the House and Senate. | b. | the regulation of
trade by the government. | c. | the size of the national
government. | d. | the power of the state legislatures. |
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Executive power was given to
a. | a committee. | b. | one President. | c. | the Supreme
Court. | d. | the Congress. |
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The Bill of Rights drew on all of the following, except the
a. | Declaration of Independence. | b. | Magna Carta. | c. | English Bill of
Rights. | d. | state constitutions. |
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Which group demanded the addition of the Bill of Rights to the
Constitution?
a. | members of House and Senate | b. | Framers of the Constitution | c. | writers of
The Federalist | d. | people wary of the
government |
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Interpreting rights involves weighing them against
a. | other rights. | b. | every situation. | c. | people’s
opinions. | d. | recent actions. |
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The amendment process for the Bill of Rights began in
a. | Congress. | b. | a convention. | c. | the
states. | d. | committees. |
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Tensions grew between the northern and southern states in the 1800s over
a. | power in Congress. | b. | slaves in population
counts. | c. | abolishing slavery. | d. | all of the
above. |
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Which has the final say in the interpretation of the Constitution?
a. | the people | b. | the Congress | c. | the Supreme
Court | d. | the President |
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Besides a later Court decision, which can change a Supreme Court
decision?
a. | an amendment | b. | an earlier interpretation | c. | a Presidential
veto | d. | all of the above |
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Plessy v. Ferguson ruled that segregation was legal as long
as
a. | blacks and whites were treated equally. | b. | blacks and whites
lived separately. | c. | facilities for blacks and whites were of equal
quality. | d. | facilities for blacks were superior to others. |
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People who oppose affirmative action argue that it results in
a. | reverse discrimination. | b. | fair treatment. | c. | equal
protection. | d. | civil rights. |
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In Phillips v. Martin Marietta Corporation, the Supreme Court
ruled that a company could not
a. | hire more men than women. | b. | be forced to hire Asian
Americans. | c. | have separate but equal offices. | d. | have different hiring policies for women and
men. |
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98.
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When was the Nineteenth Amendment finally ratified?
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What did the most recent voting rights amendment do?
a. | It allowed foreign students in the United States to vote. | b. | It took the vote
away from people who have committed crimes. | c. | It gave the vote to naturalized
citizens. | d. | It lowered the voting age to 18 in all elections. |
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As soon as slavery was abolished,
a. | states still decided citizenship. | b. | African Americans got
equality. | c. | all former slaves could vote. | d. | all of the
above. |
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A member of Congress is primarily responsible to
a. | the people he or she represents. | b. | special interest groups. | c. | lobbyists. | d. | his or her
governor. |
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Which term best describes the powers held by Congress?
a. | weak | b. | unlimited | c. | confusing | d. | broad |
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103.
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The clause in the Constitution that gives Congress the right to make laws that
are "necessary and proper" for carrying out listed powers is often called the
a. | investigation clause. | b. | elastic clause. | c. | war powers
clause. | d. | impeachment clause. |
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104.
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Powers of Congress are limited by
a. | the President’s veto. | b. | Supreme Court decisions. | c. | the
Constitution. | d. | all of the above. |
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105.
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A bill goes through many steps before it becomes a law because the
Framers
a. | wanted many bills passed. | b. | did not trust Congress. | c. | wanted bills studied
with care. | d. | did not want laws vetoed. |
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A compromise bill is the result of
a. | the introduction of a bill. | b. | changes to a bill. | c. | the failure of
whips. | d. | a constitutional bill requirement. |
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A filibuster can occur
a. | only in the House. | b. | in either house of
Congress. | c. | only in the Senate. | d. | if the majority party
agrees. |
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Members of Congress have to balance the needs of
a. | lobbyists and special interests groups. | b. | senators and
representatives. | c. | constituents and the nation. | d. | the President and a political
party. |
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Floor leaders work to
a. | gain the favor of special interest groups. | b. | guide bills through
Congress. | c. | assist in selecting judges. | d. | create an elastic clause for the
Constitution. |
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Which is not a way to try to stop a bill from becoming law?
a. | pocket veto | b. | filibuster | c. | report | d. | veto |
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Which of these people could not serve as President?
a. | a person who is a natural-born U.S. citizen | b. | a person who has
lived in the United States for 15 years | c. | a person who is 30 years
old | d. | a person who has been elected to office |
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112.
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The United States Post Office is an example of a(n)
a. | FCC agency. | b. | executive agency. | c. | government
corporation. | d. | defense group. |
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113.
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According to the Constitution, the Vice President
a. | presides over the Senate. | b. | advises the President
daily. | c. | is an ambassador abroad. | d. | heads special
commissions. |
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Which is an advantage of Presidents being able to act on their own?
a. | They may exercise weaker judgment in making decisions. | b. | They may defeat the
purpose of checks and balances. | c. | They may avoid separation of
powers. | d. | They may act swiftly in time of crisis. |
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115.
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Why did President Truman place the Secretary of Commerce in control of the steel
mills during the Korean War?
a. | to keep their work secret | b. | it was a national emergency | c. | to enter into a
treaty | d. | to improve quality of steel |
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116.
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Checks and balances help ensure that government
a. | acts in citizen’s best interests. | b. | officials are not
subject to the law. | c. | always protects the
President. | d. | has control of all media reports. |
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The President has the power to
a. | make Supreme Court decisions. | b. | carry out laws. | c. | serve as a
representative during his term. | d. | serve as a senator during his
term. |
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118.
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Congress checks the power of the President by
a. | appointing members of the executive branch. | b. | ignoring the
President’s actions as a legislative leader. | c. | deciding if the President’s actions are
unconstitutional. | d. | approving many presidential decisions and
appointments. |
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119.
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The role of President has become clearly defined through
a. | the actions of our Presidents | b. | constitutional amendments | c. | the Framers’
instructions | d. | meetings with other leaders |
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120.
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Which is an executive agency under the direct control of the President?
a. | FCC | b. | NASA | c. | Department of
State | d. | United States Postal Service |
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121.
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Who is the defendant in this case: The People of the State of Florida
v. Jones?
a. | The People | b. | The State of Florida | c. | the
government | d. | Jones |
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122.
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The framework for the federal court system was created by
a. | Congress. | b. | the Supreme Court. | c. | the
Constitution. | d. | the President. |
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What was the purpose of the Judiciary Act?
a. | to create Supreme Court seats | b. | to establish lower courts | c. | to set out appeals
court procedure | d. | to remove ineffective judges |
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124.
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Which is not an example of a special federal court?
a. | Court of Claims | b. | Supreme Court | c. | Court of Customs and
Patent Appeals | d. | Tax Court |
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125.
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In the court system, what is a circuit?
a. | a geographic area | b. | a group of judges | c. | a set of
legislators | d. | a type of job |
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How does the Supreme Court decide which cases to hear?
a. | hears all cases | b. | the President decides | c. | hears cases about
Constitutional issues | d. | Congress decides by
voting |
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127.
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The "Warren Court" was best known for
a. | not overturning laws. | b. | defending rights of
accused. | c. | defending of states’ rights. | d. | limiting the President’s
authority. |
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128.
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The judicial branch of the federal government is made up of
a. | the Supreme Court and the federal courts. | b. | the U.S. Supreme
Court and the state supreme courts. | c. | judges and members of
Congress. | d. | the federal and state court systems. |
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129.
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The national and state governments share responsibility for
a. | declaring war. | b. | providing public
assistance. | c. | establishing local governments. | d. | coining money. |
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130.
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The Constitution lists the powers of the
a. | national government. | b. | state governments. | c. | the Supreme
Court. | d. | the Vice President. |
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131.
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Solving public problems requires effort from
a. | the community. | b. | individual citizens. | c. | elected
officials. | d. | all of the above. |
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132.
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Over the years, the role of many state governors has
a. | become more powerful. | b. | not changed. | c. | decreased in
importance. | d. | begun to include making laws. |
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133.
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Like the President, some governors
a. | have veto power. | b. | appoint judges. | c. | lead the executive
branch of government. | d. | all of the
above. |
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134.
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An advantage of electing state judges is that judges
a. | are backed by local officials. | b. | can act like a governor. | c. | can be chosen by
their party. | d. | are responsible to the voters. |
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135.
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Political parties act as “watchdogs” when they
a. | set goals. | b. | provide leadership. | c. | check another
party’s actions. | d. | select
candidates. |
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136.
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What was the first political party established in the United States?
a. | the Democrats | b. | the Federalists | c. | the
Republicans | d. | the Whigs |
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137.
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The dominant political party from the 1860s to the 1930s was the
a. | Republican party. | b. | Democrat party. | c. | Whig
party. | d. | Federalist party. |
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138.
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At a national convention,
a. | delegates vote in a primary. | b. | voters choose a President. | c. | delegates approve a
party platform. | d. | voters pick a campaign manager. |
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139.
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Which is not a way to become a candidate?
a. | nominate yourself | b. | vote in every election | c. | file a
petition | d. | run as a write-in candidate |
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140.
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A general election can have
a. | many ballot issues. | b. | only one ballot issue. | c. | no ballot
issues. | d. | only two candidates. |
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141.
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Historically, the purpose of voter registration was to
a. | prevent fraud. | b. | count voters. | c. | remind people to
vote. | d. | none of the above. |
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142.
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Why do people hand out leaflets about candidates before an election?
a. | to give voters information | b. | to remind voters to vote | c. | to collect campaign
money | d. | to shake voters’ hands |
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143.
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Some opinion polls may be inaccurate if they poll
a. | only a random sample. | b. | everyone in a group. | c. | only certain kinds
of people. | d. | voters who change their minds. |
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144.
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Television has a major impact on elections by
a. | doing long reports. | b. | reaching so many voters. | c. | focusing on major
issues. | d. | giving complex messages. |
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145.
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To gain popularity with a television audience, a candidate must
a. | be at ease on camera. | b. | have political experience. | c. | know how to work a
camera. | d. | understand the issues. |
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146.
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What does an opinion poll taker do in a presidential campaign?
a. | finds issues that interest voters | b. | writes speeches | c. | asks voters for
campaign money | d. | manages the media |
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147.
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Where do candidates get most of the money to run for office?
a. | campaign managers | b. | individuals | c. | businesses | d. | the media |
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148.
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Which form of the media gives opinions about candidates?
a. | news reporting | b. | editorials | c. | interest
groups | d. | political action committees |
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149.
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How is the number of electors determined for each state?
a. | It is equal to the number of members of Congress in that state. | b. | It is three times
the amount of voters in that state. | c. | It is equal to the number of Republicans and
Democrats in that state. | d. | It is half the amount of incumbents in that
state. |
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150.
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How important are the votes of the electors in winning a Presidential
election?
a. | They only count in certain states. | b. | They determine who will
win. | c. | They are not important. | d. | They only matter if the candidate is a
Democrat. |
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