Civics Review Part 1
1Why did the Framers agree to add a bill of rights to the constitution after it was ratified?
What is The Anti- Federalist would not support the U.S constitution without the guarantee of a list of rights.
13How is a civic action such as voting different from serving on a jury?
What is..Jury Service is considered a civic duty while voting is a responsibility
23What was the impact of the 13th, 14th,15th, 19th,24th, and 26th amendments to the United States constitution?
What is... They increased minority participation in the political process
35Which of the following describes how the U. S government changed from the Articles of Confederation to the Constitution?
It evolved from a con-federal to a federal system
OR
It evolved from a confederal to a unitary system
What is....It evolved from a con-federal to a federal system
*Confederal=system of government in which sovereign states delegate power to a central government
*Federal= system of government is one that divides the powers of government between the national (federalism) government and state and local governments
11The scenario below describes a family living overseas:
~Jamal was born in New Jersey. He joined the army and was sent to Germany. He married Jada an American he met in Germany. Jada and Jamal had a son. When Jamal left the army, he and his family returned to the U.S. ~
What happened to Jada and Jamal's son when he tried to enter the United Stated?
What is... He was allowed to enter the country because he was a U. S citizen by birth
2How does the Preamble from the deceleration of Independence reflect the enlightenment philosophy?
Clue:
(We hold these truth to be self-evident: That all....)
What is.. It claims people are entitled to certain rights
18What was a direct result of the 2010 census?
What is..House of representatives seats were reapportioned
24Which of the following below is characteristic of political parties in the United States today?
The democratic party is more likely to support labor unions.
OR
The democratic party wants to reduce the power of the federal government.
What is...The democratic party is more likely to support labor unions
37Which of the following is an example of an obligation of a US citizen?
Getting a job
Or
Obeying the law
Or
Performing community service
What is..Obeying the law
25The phrase below is found on a bumper sticker
Pro-union, Pro-labor, Pro-jobs!
What political party platform is represented by this bumper sticker?
What is...Democratic
3How is Montesquieu's view of separation of powers demonstrated in the U. S Constitution?
What is.. The Legislative, executive and judicial branches divide federal powers
19Which constitutional rights are parents exercising when they sign a statement asking that a new school be built in their community?
What is... Petition
26How do political parties and interest groups promote democracy in the United States?
What is... by linking citizens to the political process
40What is the responsibility of appellate courts?
What is... to decide if a lower court made errors
31Read the passage below from John F. Kennedy:
To those people in the huts and villages of half the globe struggling to break the bonds of mass misery, we pledge our best efforts to help them help themselves, for whatever period is required--not because the communists may be doing it, not because we seek their votes, but because it is right. If a free society cannot help the many who are poor, it cannot save the few who are rich.
Which policy did President Kennedy support based on this passage?
What is... Foreign assistance in a variety of forms throughout the world.
7In the American Political Culture, what idea is expressed by the phrase "a government of laws, not of men?
What is.. All laws should apply equally to all persons
20What can a government official do if a newspaper publishes a story criticizing the President?
What is...Write a letter to the editor
29Why might television and newspaper advertisement be incomplete sources of information about candidates?
What is...They show bias towards the promoted candidate.
*Bias means- favor in an unfair way
6The statement beolw is from a Jury's decision in a court case.
We, the jury rule in favor oof Mrs. Garcia and order Mr. Wakefield to pay the sum of $20,000, plus attorney fees and court cost"
Based on the statements above, what type of case has the jury decided?
What is... Civil case
34The scenario below relates to government
A few wealthy people decide to take over a country and hold power for themselves
What form of government does this scenario describe?
What is... Oligarchy
*Oligarchy = a small group of people having control of a country, organization, or institution
9Which statement explains the purpose of the preamble to the constitution?
What is....It establishes the goal of the constitution
22Many Florida Schools remain under desegregation orders as a result of which supreme court case?
What is...Brown vs. Board of education
30Which of the following would be a short term public policy?
Sponsor adult education classes to help the unemployed.
OR
Sponsor a tax free spending week to support local businesses.
What is...Sponsor a tax free spending week to support local businesses.
10The passage below relates to the powers of government.
“The accumulation of all powers, legislative, executive, and judiciary, in the same hands, whether of one, a few, or many, and whether hereditary, self-appointed, or elective, may justly be pronounced the very definition of tyranny.” - James Madison
How does the US constitution address the concerns expressed by James Madison above?
What is... It upholds checks and balances
33The passage below is from President George W. Bush's speech
“States like these, and their terrorist allies, constitute an axis of evil, arming to threaten the peace of the world. By seeking weapons of mass destruction, these regimes pose a grave and growing danger...
We will work closely with our coalition to deny terrorists and their state sponsors the materials, technology and expertise to make and deliver weapons of mass destruction.”
According to the passage, why does the U.S work with other nations?
What is.... to protect national security