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100
Which abuse inspired the inclusion in the Bill of Rights of the Fourth Amendment rule against “unreasonable searches and seizures”? a. impressments of British naval officers discovered on U.S. ships during the Revolutionary War b. colonists being forced to have their belongings inspected for illegal goods by British soldiers c. court-ordered takeovers of property owned by farmers who were in debt due to high property taxes d. confiscation of goods brought from the West Indies on the grounds that they were smuggled
What is b. colonists being forced to have their belongings inspected for illegal goods by British soldiers
100
The federal government has separate branches to a. keep any one branch from growing too powerful. b. make the government run more efficiently. c. provide flexibility in the interpretation of laws. d. ensure one branch is in charge at all times. b. make the government run more efficiently. c. provide flexibility in the interpretation of laws. d. ensure one branch is in charge at all times.
What is a. keep any one branch from growing too powerful.
100
The doctrine of ________________ divides government so that no one branch can become too powerful. (separation of powers/balance of power)
What is separation of powers
100
U.S. government penalty for an immigrant who breaks the law
What is Deport
100
divides power between the states and the federal government
What is federal system
200
The First Amendment protects a. the right to a speedy and public trial. b. the right to keep and bear arms. c. freedom of religion, speech, the press, and assembly. d. freedom from unreasonable searches and seizures.
What is c. freedom of religion, speech, the press, and assembly.
200
The government enforces the idea that it is a citizen’s duty to know the law by a. testing naturalized citizens on the meaning of specific laws. b. punishing lawbreakers who claim ignorance of the law. c. requiring law to be taught in public schools and colleges. d. forcing citizens to learn about the law by serving on juries.
What is b. punishing lawbreakers who claim ignorance of the law.
200
According to the principle of ________________ , the decisions of the greatest number of people in a society make policy for everyone. (majority rule/democracy)
What is majority rule
200
What is the difference between search warrant and eminent domain
What is search warrant ; gives authorities permission to go through someone’s property eminent domain; power to take personal property to benefit the public
200
Congress is made up of the House of Representatives and the senate, name a power that the other does not have
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300
The function of the Ninth and Tenth Amendments is to a. protect rights not addressed by the first eight amendments. b. summarize the rights listed in the first eight amendments. c. preserve the balance of power among state governments. d. delegate powers from the states to the federal government.
What is a. protect rights not addressed by the first eight amendments.
300
American men 18 years or older have to register with the Selective Service so a. the local court system can call on them to sit for jury duty. b. they can qualify for financial aid programs in state colleges. c. the federal government can contact them in case of a draft. d. they can vote.
What is c. the federal government can contact them in case of a draft.
300
In the United States, ______________have most of the same rights and responsibilities as native-born Americans. (legal immigrants/naturalized citizens)
What is naturalized citizens
300
protects the rights of the accused by requiring that laws be applied fairly
What is due process
300
Judicial branch has ________ supreme court members; ________ appeal courts; _________District courts?
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400
The president can check the power of the legislative branch by a. vetoing a law. b. issuing an executive order. c. granting a pardon. d. petitioning Congress.
What is a. vetoing a law.
400
What were the two main goals of the Constitution’s framers? a. create local governments and elect a president b. establish a capital and define borders c. raise taxes to build the treasury and pay off war debts d. protect citizens’ rights and defend the country
What is d. protect citizens’ rights and defend the country
400
The House of Representatives can _____________, or vote to bring serious charges against, a president, vice president, and all civil officers of the United States. (indict/impeach)
What is impeach
400
Who was Sandra Day O'conner and Thurgood Marshall? Explain what their job was and the year the were appointed.
Who is Thurgood Marshall, Supreme Court justice whose appointment to the Court in 1967 made it more diverse Sandra Day O'conner, Supreme Court justice who was appointed by President Ronald Reagan in 1981
400
Who is in charge of the Executive Branch? What type of citizen ship should they have?
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500
A federal court can strike down a state or federal law if it finds that the law a. is unconstitutional. b. overlaps existing laws. c. goes against existing laws. d. repeats basic common sense.
What is a. is unconstitutional.
500
Who is sometimes considered the " Father of the Constitution"? a. George Washington b. James Madison c. Patrick Henry d. Thomas Jefferson
Who is b. James Madison
500
Only has the _________________ power to declare war. (Congress/the Senate)
What is Congress
500
Explain the difference between interest groups and political action committees (PACs)?
What is interest groups; Its members fight for a common cause and organize speeches and rallies to support the cause political action committees (PACs); Its members raise money and give it to candidates who support certain issues.
500
The legislative branch is made up of who, how long they are in office and # of members
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