2.4.2 Test

According to the Preamble, which action represents an appropriate role for govt?

Which viewpoint did federalists support during the debates over the ratification of the constitution?

Which power is specifically reserved for the states rather than the federal government?

Why is the process for amending the constitution so complicated?

What results from the federal system of government in the United states?

Which statement accurately describes the new jersey plan?

representativeWhy did the framers of the Const. Separate power between three branches of govt.?

What is the formal role of the judicial branch in amending the Constitution?

What does the excerpt suggest about federalists?

The American govt. Is a federal system. This means that:

Powers are shared between state and federal govts.

Which speaker is most likely a federalist?

Speaker 4: as former colonies, the american states are likely to thrive under a system of strong centralized government

Which quotation from the federalist papers is most clearly a response to the anti-fed argument that politicians within a strong federal government might try to take over the country?

Before such a revolution can be effected, the senate, it is to be observed, must in the first place corrupt itself…..

In a country that follows the rule of law:

Which quotation from the federalist papers is most clearly a response to the anti-fed argument that the constitution gives too much power to the federal government and not enough to the states?

Judicial= ?= Legislative

What was one advantage the constitution had over the Articles of Confederation?

What element of the federal government is established by Article III of the constitution?

What element of the federal government is established by Article I of the constitution?

Read excerpt from Federalist No.45:… What does the excerpt suggest about federalists?

They believed the federal govt. Should have pwr. To create and collect taxes.

Which powers does the Constitution specify is to be shared by the federal gov and the states?

Which powers does the Constitution specifically deny to the state govt.?

The supremacy clause of the Constitution allows:

The federal govt. To declare state laws unconstitutional.

On what issue did federalists and anti-federalists disagree most strongly?

Legislative=?=executive

The constitution included a formal process for adding amendments to it in order to:

What is the formal role of congress in amending the constitution?

Popular sovereignty requires that:

Those who make laws do so with the approval of the citizens

The federal gov’s ability to build interstate highways is:

Which example illustrates the rule of law?

The federal gov’s ability to set a minimum wage is:

Which statement accurately describes the supremacy clause of the constitution?

Which statement describes a system of cooperative federalism?

How does cooperative federalism work in the united states?

Why does the constitution separate powers among the branches of government?

Under a system of dual federalism, conflicts between state laws and federal laws are:

3.1.2 quiz

How is the president able to limit, or check, the power of the legislative branch?

The us constitution assigns the executive branch which power?

Which of the president’s major roles does the passage demonstrate?

1=two-thirds of the senate votes to convict the president.=2 which numbered pair of phrases best completes this diagram of the presidential impeachment process?

Which statement describes an unwritten requirement for becoming president rather than a requirement laid out in the us constitution?
Which scenario would most likely result in the president using an executive order to enact a new policy?

The war powers resolution and the twenty-second amendment addresses which political trend in the 20th century?

Which statement accurately describes one of congress’s methods of limiting presidential power?

This excerpt from article ii of the us constitution describes which of the president’s major functions?

Which statement accurately describes one constitutional restriction on presidential power?

How do the presidential roles of chief executive and commander in chief differ?

How do the presidential roles of chief of state and commander in chief differ?

Which statement describes a formal requirement for becoming president, as laid out in the us constitution?

The house votes to impeach the president=1=2 which numbered pair of phrases best completes this diagram of the presidential impeachment process?

3.1.5 quiz

Compared to today’s civil service system, early american bureaucracy was:

What type of bureaucratic organization should be created to address the problem described in the passage?

What is an acceptable reason for a new federal bureaucratic organization to be created as an independent executive agency?

Which task would the Executive Office of the President most likely be responsible for?

How do government corporations differ from other corporations in the us?

How are government corporations similar from other corporations in the us?

An advocate for limiting government would most likely oppose the modern american bureaucracy for which reason?

The growth of bureaucracy has expanded the role of government in citizens’ lives

How do independent regulatory agencies influence the us government?

The president=?=executive department civil servants which individual or group best completes the diagram, which represents the hierarchal structure of the federal bureaucracy?

Under early american presidents, civil service employees were:

What is a major function of the president’s cabinet members?

What is a major function of the president’s cabinet?

What is a major function of executive departments?

Which principle of bureaucracy does the passage illustrate?

Which task would the executive office of the president most likely be responsible for?

Which is part of the selection process for all federal judges?

How does the federal judicial system promote the constitutional principle of the rule of law?

Which court would most likely have jurisdiction over this case?

When a person is charged with a federal crime, which level of the judicial system will he or she most likely encounter first?

How does original jurisdiction differ from appellate jurisdiction for federal courts?

How does appellate jurisdiction differ from original jurisdiction for federal courts?

What is one major difference between state and federal courts in the us?

Which scenario describes a federal court going against the principle of precedent?

Police charge a defendant with a crime=?= the defendant is found guilty or not guilty=? Which statements best complete the diagram of the steps in a federal criminal case?

What is one of the major roles the supreme court plays in the federal judiciary?

Which part of the judicial system best completes the bubble labeled 1/3 in the diagram?

1? =2?=state appellate courts=state trial courts

1?=us courts=3?

3.2.5 Quiz

What is a major difference between a concurring opinion and a dissenting opinion issued by the Supreme Court? f

Which factor does the Supreme Court generally consider especially important when deciding which cases to review?

Which statement best completes the diagram related to the Supreme Court’s procedures?

Which supreme court procedure involves justices announcing their ruling on a case, along with the justices’ explanations of the reasoning behind the decision?

Which judicial principle does this passage from the marbury v. madison supreme court ruling

Illustrate?

A U.S. law cannot be enforced if it conflicts with the constitution

The power of judicial review allows the supreme court to:

Which statement best completes the diagram of the ways the different branches of government can limit each other’s power?

Which factor does the supreme court generally consider especially important when deciding which cases to review?

What is a major difference between a majority opinion and a concurring opinion issued by the supreme court?

Which statement best completes the diagram of the ways the different branches of government can limit one another’s power?

A supreme court justice who believes strongly in judicial restraint would most likely agree with which statement?

?=justices debate the importance of different cases=justices vote on which cases to review which statement best completes the diagram related to the supreme court’s procedures?

A party in a lower-court case requests that the supreme court overturn the other court’s ruling in the case

A lawyer trying to understand why a particular supreme court justice often agreed with the court’s rulings, but not the reasoning behind them, should study that justice’s

A lawyer who is interested in learning about arguments against a particular supreme court ruling should consult the case’s

3.3.2 Quiz

Which Supreme Court procedure involves justices discussing a case , debating , its key issues , and arriving at their own opinions on the appropriate ruling ?

Which organization best completes the diagram showing the structure of the legislative branch of the us government? ?-house of rep: lower chamber, 4345 reps. – senate:upper chamber, 100 reps

Which statement best describes a major conflict frequently facing members of congress?

Which two functions of congress frequently create conflicts for congressional representatives?

Which of congress’s powers is implied through the necessary and proper clause?

Which pair of numbered statements best completes the chart related to the features of the chambers of congress? House of reps: can impeach public officials, 1. Senate: votes on treats, 2

What type of congressional committee does the passage most likely describe?

Which aspect of the us congress most reflects the constitutional value of republicanism?

The us constitution establishes six-year terms for members of the senate in order to:

The us constitution establishes two-year terms for members of the house of representatives in order to:

The bicameral nature of the us federal legislature is responsible for:

Which statement best describes the role of the majority leaders in congress?

Which statement best describes the role of the speaker of the house of representatives?

Why is gerrymandering a problem for the house of representatives but not the senate?

The dual functions of members of congress most frequently lead to conflicts between which two interests?

The interests of voters in a particular state and the interest of all Americans

3.3.5 Quiz

Which statement best describes the purpose of a filibuster?

How is congress able to limit the president’s ability to influence federal legislation?

Which statement best describes an effect of the filibuster?

What is the purpose of debates in the federal legislative process?

Which pair of numbered sentences best completes the diagram showing part of the legislative process in the senate? Representatives debate a proposed bill=?=a conference committee resolves differences between versions of the bill=?

Which pair of numbered sentences best completes the diagram showing part of the legislative process in the House of Representatives? A bill is formally sponsored à (1) à Debate takes place on the floor of the House. à (2)

If a congressional committee wanted the basic provisions of a bill to pass, but disliked some of its features, it would most likely:

If a congressional committee wanted to kill a bill completely before allowing a full debate over it, it would most likely:

If a congressional committee wanted a bill to be passed exactly as submitted, it would most likely:

Debates in the US Congress allow members of Congress to:

“A group of Congress members is asked to review an important bill that is scheduled to be debated in the near future. The group engages in a debate over the bill and adds a number of major changes before approving it for a floor debate.” Which congressional group is most likely described in the passage?

Congress forms a conference committee in order to:

Which statement best describes the role of conference committees in the federal legislative process?

The president is able to check the power of congress by”

Which statement describes a difference between the legislative procedures of the House of Representatives and the senate?

In the House of Representatives, what is the next step in the legislative process after the rule committee approves a debate over a very important bill?

In the House of Representatives, what is the next step in the legislative process immediately after the floor debate takes place?

In the House of Representatives, what is the next step in the legislative process immediately after a debate is scheduled?

Which type of legislation has the member of congress introduced?

How could one of the major organizations within the federal government most effectively overcome the Supreme Court’s ruling to allow the federal government to outlaw flag burning? “The Supreme court has recently ruled that a federal law outlawing the burning of the American flag in protest violates the First Amendment’s guarantee of free speech…”

Supreme Court justices who support judicial activism and those who support judicial restraint most disagree on the answer to which question?

Which situation best represents the president acting in the role of chief legislator?

Which situation best represents the president acting in the role of commander in chief?

Which situation best represents the president acting in the role of chief of state?

Which numbered pair of phrases best completes the table as it relates to the us federal bureaucracy? Hierarchical authority advantage 1 disadvantage 2

Which numbered pair of phrases best completes the table as it relates to the us federal bureaucracy? Standardized rules and procedures advantage 1 disadvantage 2

How has the nature of presidential power changed since the ratification of the us constitution?

All parts of federal bureaucracy share which characteristic?

What is the best title for this bulleted list? Title: ? includes the heads of executive departments; advises the president on policy matters; was first used by george washington

What is the best title for this bulleted list? Title: ? – consists of advisers who do not need to be approved by congress – provides support for the president and white house staff – was created by Franklin D. Roosevelt

What is the best title for this bulleted list? Title: ______ “Monitor various economic activities; Have wide-reaching authority to set and enforce federal rules; Have leaders who are appointed by the president and serve lengthy terms”

Which congressional leadership position does the person described in this passage most likely hold? A congresswomen has been selected for a new leadership position.

Which congressional leadership position does the person described in this passage most likely hold? “A congresswoman has been selected for a new leadership postion. In her new role, she will oversee the operations of one chamber of Congress and determine who speaks during debates….”

Which congressional leadership position does the person described in this passage most likely hold? “A congressman has been selected for a new leadership position…”

What role do appellate courts play in the federal judicial system?

What role does the supreme court play in the federal judicial system?

How are the executive departments and the executive office of the president (EOP) different?

Which action can congress not perform, according to the constitution?

Which statement best summarizes the inaccuracy contained in this description of the supreme court’s decision-making process? Throughout the year, supreme court justices review cases that have been appealed to the court

Which statement best summarizes the inaccuracy contained in this description of the supreme court’s decision-making process? The supreme court begins its new session by hearing public arguments

The supreme court does not hear public arguments before deciding which cases to review

The supreme court serves what important function in the us federal government?

It has original jurisdiction over, and therefore the power to resolve, disputes between states

Which statement most accurately describes the roles of congress and the supreme court in shaping new federal laws?

Which statement most accurately describes the roles of the president and congress in creating new federal laws?

Which statement best completes the table? Features of the us congress: feature: members are selected in statewide elections – ? – chamber is part of a bicameral federal legislature

What action did the marbury vs. madison ruling make possible?

The supreme court voids a new tax because it unconstitutionally targets religious minorities

The supreme court overturns a state law banning the publication of a novel some found offensive

Which level(s) of the federal judicial system has/have only appellate jurisdiction? Level3 supreme court – level2 us courts of appeal – level1 us district courts

What does the US constitution give the president the exclusive power to do?

Which legislative tool would a senator most likely use to prevent a bill she dislikes from becoming law if a majority of her colleagues support it?

Which legislative tool would a senator most likely seek to use to ensure a bill he supports becomes law even if the president strongly opposes the bill?

What is the next step in the legislative v process after a bill is sponsored and introduced to the House of Representatives?

What is the next step in the legislative process after a committee has reported a measure to the senate?

What is the next step in the legislative process after a bill is sent to a committee?

How could one of the major organizations within the federal government most effectively prevent the president’s nominee from serving as a federal judge? The president has nominated one of his personal friends to fill a federal appellate court vacancy

How could one of the major organizations within the federal government most effectively interfere with congress’s plan to enact and implement this new law? Leaders from both parties in congress have come together to pass a new law

Which action did the Marbury v. Madison ruling make possible?

How are the president’s cabinet and the Executive Office of the President (EOP) similar?

4.1.3 Quiz

Which of these actions would violence a First Amendment protection?

Which statement supporting restrictions on guns is most clearly based on the language of the Second Amendment?

The police suspect a man has committed a series of robberies and arrest him. How does the Fifth Amendment protect the suspect?

Both the Ninth and Tenth Amendments are designed to ____ the power of the federal government.

According to the ninth amendment, the rights of ? are not limited to those that are specifically listed in the constitution

According to the tenth amendment, the powers of ? are limited to only those that are specifically listed in the constitution

How does the bill of rights protect individuals’ civil liberties?

A local government has plans to build a new transit station on a site where several homes are currently located. The residents do not want to move. How does the fifth amendment affect this case?

A woman accuses a local community leader of stealing from her. She is afraid of the backlash from people who are loyal to the suspected thief, but in order to bring the case to court, she is forced to reveal her identity. What part of the bill of rights is the basis for this decision?

The sixth amendment’s declaration that people accused of a crime have the right to know who their accusers are

How are these headlines related to the bill of rights? Crime boss verdict thrown out due to improper use of evidence – drug-related search warrants up 23% last year – police guild: exclusionary rule is trying our hands

How are these headlines related to the bill of rights? Judge orders christmas tree removed from state capitol building – local man writes letter to president criticizing new land – large protest expected to shut down main street thursday night

Which sentence best completes the diagram? The constitution was ratified in 1788. = ? = the bill of rights was adopted in 1791

Which of these actions would be protected by the first amendment?

Which statement supporting the right to bear arms aligns with the supreme court’s opinion in a 2010 case?

How is the us military restricted by the third amendment?

According to the fourth amendment, what can’t the police do?

How does the third amendment protect americans with regard to their homes?

A woman accused of a crime is testifying in court. How does the fifth amendment protect her?

Which statement supporting restrictions on guns aligns with the Supreme Court’s decision in a 1939 case?

What does the Fourth Amendment require the police do?

4.1.5 Quiz

Are First Amendment rights guaranteed in every situation?

In a small town, officials want to celebrate a holiday by putting religious decorations on city hall… How does this interpretation conflict with the establishment clause?

Which situation would be considered an example of the freedom of association?

Some students and school officials have claimed that the free exercise clause of the first amendment allows them to organize prayer sessions in public schools. How does this interpretation conflict with the establishment clause?

What belief is built on the first amendment’s guarantees that the government will not choose an official religion or prevent citizens from practicing any religion they choose?

A public school basketball coach begins leading players in prayer before games. What consideration would a judge use to decide how to balance the coach’s freedom of religion with the public interest?

A newspaper obtains information that would, f published, reveal that the police were close to arresting the key members in a violent gang. What consideration would a judge use to decide how to balanced freedom of the press with the public interest?

Which of these actions may be prohibited by a court, despite the first amendment’s guarantee of freedom of the press?

What circumstance limiting freedom of speech is reflected in this timeline? 1914: ww1 begins 1917: charles schenck distributes pamphlets encouraging us men to resist serving in the military 1919: the supreme court rules that schenck’s action is not protected because it poses a “clear and present danger” to safety

In the 2015 case elonis vs united states, the supreme court decided that people should not be prosecuted for threats made on social media unless it can be proved that the threats are real. What does this case indicate about first amendment rights in the 21st century?

What does it mean that the rights in the first amendment are not absolute?

Which option best completes the diagram? A museum quotes an artist’s suggestive language in an advertisement and is sued for obscenity = ? = a judge agrees and rules that the ad is protected speech

This headline reflects the fact that the first amendment’s guarantee of freedom of petition does not protect petitions that are__? Letter to governor lied about senator’s actions; writer guilty of liber

Which option best completes the diagram? “A disgruntled employee lies about his boss in a newspaper article” à ? à “A judge agrees and rules that the newspaper article is not protected speech.”

In the 2015 case Walker v. Texas Division, Sons of Confederate Veterans, Inc., the Supreme Court decided that the State of Texas was not required to offer license plates featuring the Confederate flag. What does this case indicate about First Amendment rights in the 21st century?

1914: WWI begins; 1917: Charles Schenck distributes pamphlets encouraging US men to resist serving in the military; 1919: The Supreme Court rules that Schenck’s action is not protected because it poses a “clear and present danger” to safety.” What does this timeline show about the role of the Supreme Court in defining limits on free speech?

What restriction on freedom of assembly is described in this headline? “Environmental Group Faced with SLAPP Suit; Cancels Protest”

Which part of the First Amendment says that citizens are allowed to practice any religion they choose?

HEADLINE “Police Shut Down Protests on Mayor’s Lawn” This headline reflects the fact that the First Amendment’s guarantee of assembly does not allow assembling or protesting ____.

A teen who publishes a website making fun of a movie actor is sued by the actor’s lawyers à ? à A judge agrees and rules that the website is protected speech. Which option best completes the diagram?

4.2.2 Quiz

Which option best completes the diagram? “The Fourteenth Amendment requires state governments to guarantee due process. à The Supreme Court interprets due process to mean that Bill of Rights protections apply to all the states. à ?”

What process do the events in this timeline reflect? 1925: gitlow v new york = 1961: mapp v ohio = 1963: gideon v wainwright

What did the supreme court decisions incorporating the bill of rights mean?

Which scenario best illustrates a violation of procedural due process?

Identify one result of the Fourteenth Amendment.

Which option best completes the diagram? Fifth amendment =? =guarantees due to process = applies to states = fourteenth amendment

What has benjamin gitlow been convicted for in the supreme court case gitlow v new york?

What is the difference between total and selective incorporation?

Which option best completes the diagram? ?=the supreme court interprets due process to mean that bill of rights protections apply to the states= most protections in the bill of rights are incorporated on a case-by-case basis

What did the supreme court’s interpretation of the fourteenth amendment allow the court to do?

The right to due process mean that the government:

What was the effect of the incorporation of the bill of rights?

Which bill of rights protection has not been incorporated into the fourteenth amendment so that it applies to the states?

What is the incorporation of the bill of rights?

What was dollree mapp charged with in the supreme court case mapp v ohio?

Which term describes the view that all Bill of Rights protections should apply to the states?

Which term describes the view that only fundamental Bill of Rights protections should apply to the states?

Which scenario best illustrates a violation of substantive due process?

4.2.5 Quiz

A group of high school students decide to hold a rally during school hours to protest cuts in the state’s education budget. They march through classrooms, recruiting students to join the rally. Would the tinker standard support the students’ expression of their opinions?

Administrators at a high school are concerned that there may be drugs on campus. They decide to institute random backpack checks, although they do not have search warrants. According to the precedent established by new jersey v TLO, would the administrators’ actions be legal?

What does it mean for a supreme court decision to serve as a precedent?

What changes to policing resulted from miranda v arizona?

Which instance of political expression would be considered pure speech?

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