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What are the three branches of the U.S. government?
Legislative, Executive, Judicial
What do the 50 stars on the flag represent?
The 50 states
Who was the first President of the United States?
George Washington
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Who is the leader of the executive branch?
The President
A person is tried and found not guilty. Later, new evidence appears. Can they be tried again? What constitutional protection applies?
→ No; Double Jeopardy
The Fifth Amendment protects against being tried twice for the same crime.
How many senators are in the U.S. Senate?
100
What is the highest court in the United States?
The Supreme Court
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What age can you vote in the U.S.?
18
What does Congress do?
Makes laws
What document begins with the Preamble?
A) Bill of Rights
B) Constitution
C) Declaration of Independence
D) Mayflower Compact
B The Preamble introduces the U.S. Constitution and outlines its goals and purpose.
True or False: Natural rights are given to you by the government.
→ False
Natural rights are believed to be inherent to all people, not granted by any government.
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What must all men do at age 18 in case of a draft?
Register for Selective Service
What is one responsibility of a U.S. citizen?
Vote in elections
Name one way to participate in democracy.
Vote / volunteer / join a group
Who were the religious separatists who came to America on the Mayflower?
A) Puritans
B) Royalists
C) Pilgrims
D) Proprietors
→ C) Pilgrims
The Pilgrims sought religious freedom and founded the Plymouth Colony in 1620.
Which group was against a strong central government and wanted a Bill of Rights?
A) Puritans
B) Federalists
C) Anti-Federalists
D) Delegates
→ C) Anti-Federalists
They feared a powerful federal government and pushed for protections of individual freedoms.
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Name 3 civil liberties.
Civil liberties protect individual rights from government interference: freedoms of speech, religion, the press, and assembly, as well as rights like due process, the right to a fair trial, and the right to bear arms
Fill in the Blank: The idea that no one is above the law is called_______.
the rule of law.
This principle ensures even leaders and government officials must follow the law.
Which of the following is an example of a reserved power?
A) Coining money
B) Declaring war
C) Issuing driver’s licenses
D) Regulating interstate commerce
→ C) Issuing driver’s licenses
Reserved powers belong to the states, not the federal government.
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What is the difference between a proprietary colony and a royal colony?
→ A proprietary colony was owned by individuals granted land by the king; a royal colony was directly controlled by the crown.
Name two civil rights protected by law.
Civil rights ensure fair treatment and equality under the law.: freedom of speech, religion, and the right to vote, as well as protection from unlawful discrimination based on race, religion, gender, and other protected characteristics
The idea that laws and legal decisions are based on previous court cases is called_______.
precedent.
Precedents guide future legal decisions by relying on earlier rulings.
Explain: What is meant by “due process”?
→ Fair treatment under the law; the government must follow legal procedures before taking away life, liberty, or property.
What group settled in Massachusetts Bay Colony and had strict religious rules?
A) Pilgrims
B) Puritans
C) Quakers
D) Loyalists
F) Amish
→ B) Puritans
Puritans wanted to reform the Church of England and enforced religious discipline.
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How did the Three-Fifths Compromise benefit southern states?
→ It increased their population count for representation by allowing 3 out of every 5 enslaved people to be counted.
Which of the following best describes “natural law”?
A) Laws created by Congress
B) Traditions passed down by courts
C) Moral laws believed to exist universally
D) Religious laws written in scripture
→ C) Moral laws believed to exist universally
Natural law is the idea that people are born with certain rights that apply to all humans regardless of government.
A local government wants to build a highway through private land. What legal principle allows them to do this, and what must they provide?
→ Eminent domain; they must provide just compensation
The government can take private land for public use but must pay the owner.
What kind of jury decides whether there is enough evidence to charge someone?
A) Trial jury
B) Civil jury
C) Grand jury
D) District jury
→ C) Grand jury
A grand jury reviews evidence to decide whether to indict (charge) someone.
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What is an indictment, and who issues it?
→ An indictment is a formal accusation of a crime issued by a grand jury after reviewing evidence.
It is not a guilty verdict, just a decision to move forward with charges.
Powers clearly listed in the Constitution are called_____.
expressed powers.
These powers are specifically given to Congress, like regulating commerce.
A law says that only landowners can vote. What fundamental democratic principle does this violate?
→ Suffrage / Equal voting rights
This would limit voting rights unfairly, violating universal suffrage.
What is the relationship between natural law and the social contract?
→ Natural law says we are born with rights; the social contract creates government to protect those rights.
Which situation BEST illustrates the use of concurrent powers?
A) A state opens embassies in foreign countries
B) Congress and states both collect income taxes
C) Only the federal government builds roads
D) The president signs a bill into law
→ B) Congress and states both collect income taxes
Concurrent powers are shared by both federal and state governments, like taxation and law enforcement.
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