question archive belong only to state governments reserved only to the national government shared by national and state governments Question 17 (Multiple Choice Worth 3 points) (Courts and Civil Liberties 04
belong only to state governments reserved only to the national government shared by national and state governments Question 17 (Multiple Choice Worth 3 points) (Courts and Civil Liberties 04
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belong only to state governments
reserved only to the national government
shared by national and state governments
Question 17 (Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
(Courts and Civil Liberties 04.04 MC) <object:standard:ss.912.c.3.10>
Which of the following cases set a precedent that segregation laws were unconstitutional in the United States?
Texas v. Johnson
Plessy v. Ferguson
Gideon v. Wainwright
Brown v. Board of Education
Question 18 (Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
(Policy and Elections 03.03 MC) <object:standard:ss.912.c.3.4>
Which of the following quotes from the U.S. Constitution describes the requirements to be president?
"a natural born Citizen, have attained to the Age of thirty five Years, and been fourteen Years a Resident within the United States"
"have attained to the Age of thirty Years, and been nine Years a Citizen of the United States, and who shall not, when elected, be an Inhabitant of that State for which he shall be chosen"
"have attained to the Age of twenty five Years, and been seven Years a Citizen of the United States, and who shall not, when elected, be an Inhabitant of that State in which he shall be chosen"
"chosen every second Year by the People of the several States, and the Electors in each State shall have the Qualifications requisite for Electors of the most numerous Branch of the State Legislature"
Question 19 (Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
(Courts and Civil Liberties 04.06 MC) <object:standard:ss.912.c.4.2>
In the early 21st century, the United States sent troops to both Afghanistan and Iraq to
establish democratic colonies throughout the region
prevent the support and conduct of terror activities
assist both nations in their wish for independence
focus public attention on human rights violations
Question 20 (Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
(Policy and Elections 03.06 MC) <object:standard:ss.912.c.2.14>
© 2012 AP Images
The 2000 presidential election recount in Florida went on for weeks because
too many people were allowed to examine and discuss each ballot
some counties used ballots that were difficult for workers to interpret
the courts refused to make a ruling on the election to stop the process
a recount in another state caused officials to question the voting system
Question 21 (Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
(Citizenship 02.02 MC) <object:standard:ss.912.c.1.5>
An example of an amendment to the U.S. Constitution that shows the principle of federalism is how the
26th Amendment allows 18-year-old citizens to vote in state and national elections
10th Amendment reserves rights to the states not assigned to the national government
16th Amendment allows the federal government to collect income taxes from individuals
First Amendment prevents states from taking away any of the people's rights to free speech
Question 22 (Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
(Courts and Civil Liberties 04.04 MC) <object:standard:ss.912.c.2.9>
"The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of sex."
This quote is from the
15th Amendment and protects the right of women to vote
19th Amendment and protects the right of women to vote
15th Amendment and protects the right of black males to vote
19th Amendment and protects the right of black males to vote
Question 23 (Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
(Courts and Civil Liberties 04.02 MC) <object:standard:ss.912.c.3.7>
The minority opinion of a decided case
is the official explanation for the final ruling that will apply to the case
is unnecessary unless the power of judicial review has been employed
expresses the justification for a dissenting opinion of one or more judges
supports the ruling of the majority but rationalizes it with different reasons
Question 24 (Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
(Courts and Civil Liberties 04.02 MC) <object:standard:ss.912.c.3.7>
The decision of the U.S. Supreme Court on a constitutional issue is
considered null and void unless the state governments must amend their laws
unofficial until the legislative branch has an opportunity to edit the related law
final unless overturned by a constitutional amendment or new court decision
subject to a review by either the executive branch or the legislative branch
Question 25 (Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
(Citizenship 02.01 MC) <object:standard:ss.912.c.1.2, ss.912.c.1.3="">
"The history of the present King of Great Britain is a history of repeated injuries and usurpations, all having in direct object the establishment of an absolute Tyranny over these States."—Declaration of Independence
The "injuries and usurpations" described in this quote are the colonists'
proof that the king violated the principles of limited government, social contract, and natural rights
descriptions of actions that follow the principles of limited government, social contract, and natural rights
reasons they should have representation in Britain under the principles of popular sovereignty and individual rights
arguments for why they would rather not separate from Britain under the principles of popular sovereignty and individual rights
Question 26 (Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
(Citizenship 02.01 MC) <object:standard:ss.912.c.1.2, ss.912.c.1.3="">
"When a long train of abuses and usurpations…evinces a design to reduce them [the colonists] under absolute Despotism, it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such Government, and to provide new Guards for their future security."—Declaration of Independence
Under what principle of government do the people have the duty described in this quote?
natural rights
social contract
popular sovereignty
limited government
Question 27 (Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
(Policy and Elections 03.06 MC) <object:standard:ss.912.g.4.1>
Public Domain
Which of the following could be a logical conclusion based on the map?
Because of the 2010 Census results, Florida gained representation in Congress.
Because of the 2010 Census results, Florida lost representation in Congress.
Because of the 2000 Census results, Florida gained representation in Congress.
Because of the 2000 Census results, Florida lost representation in Congress.
Question 28 (Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
(Courts and Civil Liberties 04.05 MC) <object:standard:ss.912.g.5.5>
Public Domain
A series of federal regulations requiring changes to the oil refinement process took effect in the 1990s. Which of the following U.S. states was least affected by the policies?
California
Texas
Mississippi
Florida
Question 29 (Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
(Courts and Civl Liberties 04.01 MC) <object:standard:ss.912.c.3.6>
According to Article III of the U.S. Constitution, the
legislative branch has the power to create laws that determine punishment for federal crimes
legislative branch has the power to conduct trials when the federal courts are not in session
judicial branch has the power to create laws that determine punishment for federal crimes
judicial branch has the power to conduct trials when the federal courts are not in session
Question 30 (Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
(Policy and Elections 03.06 MC) <object:standard:ss.912.c.2.16>
© 2012 FLVS
According to this graph, voter turnout is highest among 18- to 29-year-olds who report their race and ethnicity as
Asian
Black
Mixed
White
Question 31 (Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
(Courts and Civil Liberties 04.01 MC) <object:standard:ss.912.c.3.6>
The purpose of the length of the term for a U.S. Supreme Court justice is to
encourage decisions based on the will of the majority of the people
discourage consultation with judges who serve in other court levels
require consultation with the executive and legislature on major cases
prevent decisions based on the pressures of maintaining elected office
Question 32 (Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
(Courts and Civil Liberties 04.01 MC) <object:standard:ss.912.c.3.6>
Public Domain
People involved in cases that are accepted by the U.S. Supreme Court
must travel to the U.S. Court of Appeals for their circuit
must travel to Washington D.C. to present their cases
present their cases in the closest U.S. Circuit Court
present their cases in the state court of last resort
Question 33 (Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
(Policy and Elections 03.05 MC) <object:standard:ss.912.c.2.12>
Which of the following is a true statement related to changes in the American media?
As the types of media increase, the information and opportunities for influencing politics increase.
As the types of media decrease, the information and opportunities for influencing politics increase.
As the types of media increase, the information and opportunities for influencing politics decrease.
As the types of media decrease, the information and opportunities for influencing politics decrease.
Question 34 (Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
(Citizenship 01.02 MC) <object:standard:ss.912.c.2.1>
Juan is not a legal U.S. citizen, but he has permission to live and work in the United States through
a driver's license and may run for elected positions
his parents and may not run for elected positions
a visa and may not run for elected positions
birth and may run for elected positions
Question 35 (Multiple Choice Worth 4 points)
(Citizenship 02.05 HC) <object:standard:ss.912.c.2.6>
"A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed."
Which of the following possible court cases could be argued under the terms of the quote above?
a person shoots and kills someone who broke into the family's home
a person refuses to serve the military when called up through a draft
a person sues the state for building an armory on nearby property
a person retires from the military in order to build an independent army
Question 36 (Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
(Citizenship 02.02 LC) <object:standard:ss.912.c.3.15>
Which of the following is a true statement about the Constitution?
It distributes power among three branches of government.
It has a president who heads three branches of government.
It imparts authority on tax policies to the state governments.
It gives supreme authority to the separate state governments.
Question 37 (Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
(Policy and Elections 03.04 MC) <object:standard:ss.912.c.2.15>
Which of the following is an example of lobbying and its influence on public policy?
An interest group spokesperson tries to convince officials to vote a certain way on bills affecting the group's members.
The media broadcast programming is aimed at convincing individuals to contact their officials about certain issues.
A political party uses a process to evaluate members and determine who will run as candidates in an election.
A public official's website contains a post detailing actions of the official relating to votes on certain issues and bills.
Question 38 (Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
(Policy and Elections 03.04 MC) <object:standard:ss.912.c.2.15>
Andres made an appointment to meet with a representative from his district. He wants to request funding on behalf of a local parents and students' group to build a baseball field at the county park. Andres' acted as a lobbyist for a
special interest group
labor union
political action committee
political party
Question 39 (Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
(Citizenship 01.02 MC) <object:standard:ss.912.c.2.1>
Many Americans are concerned that the naturalization process is too
slow to discourage illegal immigration
fast to discourage illegal immigration
slow to establish sincere loyalty
fast to establish sincere loyalty
Question 40 (Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
(Citizenship 02.04 MC) <object:standard:ss.912.c.3.2>
Setting up courts is an example of
a concurrent power
a delegated power
an exclusive power
an inherent power
Question 41 (Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
(Policy and Elections 03.03 LC) <object:standard:ss.912.c.3.5>
When a Cabinet member makes a recommendation to the president, the president
is required by the Constitution to implement the recommendation
is required by law to implement the recommendation
has no obligation to follow their guidance
can be impeached if he does not follow their guidance
Question 42 (Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
(Citizenship 02.05 MC) <object:standard:ss.912.c.2.7, ss.912.c.3.11="">
Which of the following explains why Americans do not have unlimited rights?
Rights without limits is just another phrase for anarchy or the absence of government.
People cannot be trusted to use their rights wisely, so officials must create restrictions.
Sometimes individual rights conflict with the rights of others or threaten public safety.
Early leaders of the country never intended for the rights to apply to all of the people.
Question 43 (Multiple Choice Worth 4 points)
(Citizenship 02.05 HC) <object:standard:ss.912.c.2.6>
"In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the State and district wherein the crime shall have been committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the Assistance of Counsel for his defense."
Which of the following possible court cases could legitimately be argued under the terms of the quote above?
A person complains that the court ignored evidence relevant to the case which affected the outcome.
A person says that the lawyer appointed by the court has too many cases to handle at one time.
A person accuses a judge of extending court dates too long for each side to gather evidence.
A person refuses to provide a written statement related to the witnessing of a crime.
Question 44 (Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
(Policy and Elections 03.02 MC) <object:standard:ss.912.c.2.11>
Public policy is a
set of laws that citizens directly vote on nationwide
program that must benefit all people to become a law
government action at any level that addresses a problem
list of laws from each state that conflict with one another
Question 45 (Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
(Courts and Civil Liberties 04.02 MC) <object:standard:ss.912.c.3.8>
Sue and Tim are arguing about the value of appointing rather than electing federal judges. Sue says the judges should be elected. Which of the following statements supports her position?
Judges in most federal court positions are elected so it should be the same way at the state and local level as well.
Judges are representatives of the people in government just like other officials and should represent majority will.
Judges who are elected will make their decisions in isolation from people's opinion and perform better as a result.
Judges that consult with other federal officials on the will of the people do not consider the law in their decisions.
Question 46 (Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
(Courts and Civil Liberties 04.02 MC) <object:standard:ss.912.c.3.8>
Judges are expected to base their decisions on the
timing of elections, similar to other elected officials
will of the majority, similar to other elected officials
interpretation of law, independent from elected officials
reports of the media, independent from elected officials
Question 47 (Essay Worth 10 points)
(Citizenship 02.05 HC) <object:standard:ss.912.c.2.4>
Imagine a group in the United States protesting American involvement in a war overseas burns an American flag and two people are accidentally burned. Many people want to ban flag burning, while others say it is their right. Discuss your position on the issue and include an explanation of how it relates to an amendment in the Bill of Rights.
Question 48 (Essay Worth 10 points)
(Citizenship 01.03 HC) <object:standard:ss.912.c.2.2, ss.912.c.2.8="">
In 2012, a filmmaker posted a video online about the plight of child soldiers in Africa. It became a "viral video," attracting thousands of watchers around the world. Is this type of activity important in U.S. political and civic life? Explain your response and give at least two additional examples of how a person can participate in a democratic society.
Question 49 (Essay Worth 10 points)
(Citizenship 02.03 HC) <object:standard:ss.912.c.1.1>
"What is government itself but the greatest of all reflections on human nature? If men were angels, no government would be necessary."—James Madison
In at least two paragraphs, discuss the meaning of this quote in relation to one of the following principles—limited government, natural rights, separation of powers, or rule of law.
Question 50 (Essay Worth 10 points)
(Courts and Civil Liberties 04.04 HC) <object:standard:ss.912.c.3.10>
In a well-written paragraph, describe how a landmark Supreme Court case extended civil liberties. Choose one of the following cases: Gideon v. Wainwright, Texas v. Johnson, or Mapp v. Ohio.
