Foreign Policy
Amendment Process
Political Parties
Constitution
Citizens
100
The U.S. government is a member of which organization? A. United Nations B. European Union C. World Wildlife Fund D. International Red Cross
A. European Union
100
Which government institution may vote on constitutional amendments? A. bureaucracy B. executive C. judicial D. legislative
D. legislative
100
What are the names of the two major political parties in the United States today? A. democratic and republican B. democratic and libertarian C. socialist and republican D. socialist and libertarian
A. democratic and republican
100
Which action formally accuses a government official of "wrongdoing"? A. filibuster B. impeach C. override D. pardon
B. impeach
100
Which is a requirement for a person to become a naturalized U.S. citizen? A. marrying a U.S. citizen and having a child with that person B. being a legal resident of the U.S. for at least five years C. gaining employment in the U.S. for at least five years D. reaching age 8 while living in the U.S. capital
B. being a legal resident of the U.S. for at least five years
200
What is a responsibility of the U.S. Senate in foreign policy? A. nominating ambassadors B. introducing tax bills C. negotiating treaties D. ratifying treaties
D. ratifying treaties
200
Which is the last step in amending the U.S. Constitution? A. the voters approve the amendment in a national election B. the president signs the amendment in a public ceremony C. three-fourths of the state legislatures ratify the amendment D. two-thirds of both houses of Congress ratify the amendment
C. three-fourths of the state legislatures ratify the amendment
200
Which spending increase would the Democratic Party likely support? A. homeland security B. space exploration C. education D. military
C. Education
200
Which statement supports the Anti-Federalists in the struggle over ratification of the U.S. Constitution? A. The Constitution should limit state government B. The Constitution should protect fundamental rights C. The Constitution should create a strong national government D. The Constitution should prevent the election of amateur politicians
B. The Constitution should protect fundamental rights
200
The events below describe the use of a government document: "Laura was born in France and lived in France until she immigrated to the U.S. at age 21. At age 25, Laura visited Morocco on vacation" Why did Laura use a U.S. passport to travel? A. Laura was a resident alien of the U.S. B. Laura was a resident national of the U.S. C. Laura was a U.S. citizen by the law of soil D. Laura was a U.S. citizen by the law of blood
D. Laura was a U.S. citizen by the law of blood
300
Which action is an example of a foreign-policy decision? A. Congress increased providing support to newly arrived immigrants B. The president requested a law to regulate pollution near international borders C. Congress raised educational standards to make students competitive in a global market D. The president signed an executive order restoring relations with a communist government
D. The president signed an executive order restoring relations with a communist government
300
The newspaper headline below describes an event in U.S. history: "U.S. IS VOTED DRY; 36TH STATE RATIFIES DRY AMENDMENT JAN. 16" Based on the headline, what happened before the event presented in the headline? A. Two-thirds of each house of Congress voted to support the amendment B. the president rejected the amendment after Congress voted to support it C. Three-fourths of each house of Congress voted to support the amendment D. the president forwarded the amendment to the states after Congress voted to support it
A. Two-thirds of each house of Congress voted to support the amendment
300
In modern political system, which issue represents a basic disagreement between Republicans and Democrats? A. the responsibilities of government B. the frequency of national elections C. the legality of the U.S. Constitution D. the support for the U.S. military soldier
A. the responsibilities of government
300
What powers do the Florida governor and U.S. president have in common? A. deliver State of the Union address, four-year term, commander in chief, grants pardons B. six year term, grant pardons, make treaties, commander in chief C. grant pardons, veto, deliver State of the Union address, six year term D. veto, grant pardons, chief executive, four year term
D. veto, grant pardons, chief executive, four year term
300
Which type of service project would help promote the common good? A. planning a neighborhood recycling program B. participating in a neighborhood party C. completing homework on time D. visiting public libraries
A. planning a neighborhood recycling program
400
Which presidential action was based on Article I of the U.S. Constitution? A. John F. Kennedy's statements about missiles in Cuba B. Franklin Roosevelt asking Congress to declare war on Japan C. Dwight Eisenhower's statements about communism in Africa D. George Bush asking Congress to commit troops for Gulf War I
B. Franklin Roosevelt asking Congress to declare war on Japan
400
Between 1870 and 1913, one amendment was added to the U.S. Constitution. Based on this information, what can be inferred about the constitutional amendment process? A. Amending the Constitution is a time consuming and difficult process that does not allow changes to happen easily B. Amending the Constitution is a quick and simple process that allows change to happen easily C. Ratification of an amendment requires 50% of Congress's approval D. Ratification of an amendment requires 50% of a state governors' approval
A. Amending the Constitution is a time consuming and difficult process that does not allow changes to happen easily
400
How do the major parties select their candidates for President of the United States? A. Party members select their party's candidate in a single run off election B. Party "bosses" choose their party's candidate at their party's nominating convention C. All registered voters decide which candidates each party should choose in a national primary election D. After a series of caucuses and primary elections, delegates at each party's nominating convention choose their candidates
D. After a series of caucuses and primary elections, delegates at each party's nominating convention choose their candidates
400
Which statement describes a similarity between the Florida Constitution and the U.S. Constitution? A. neither protects individual rights B. both include an amendment process C. neither provides for a chief executive D. both include a nine member Supreme Court
B. both include an amendment process
400
Which example is NOT a responsibility of citizenship? A. volunteering in the community B. attending civic meetings C. voting in elections D. paying taxes
D. paying taxes
500
Which is an example of a way that a citizen can seek participation in an international organization? A. email about internship opportunities at the International Red Cross B. "like" the Facebook page of the World Trade Organization C. request a trail before the World Court D. ask to join the United Nations
A. email about internship opportunities at the International Red Cross
500
The headline below describes an event: "PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE PROMISES TO SUPPORT CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT BANNING GUN OWNERSHIP" Which action may have occurred before this event? A. The U.S. Supreme Court will issue a ruling supporting a gun ban in Florida B. The U.S. Supreme Court will issue a ruling opposing a gun ban in the District of Columbia C. Congress will vote to ratify an executive agreement D. Congress will vote to ratify an executive order
B. The U.S. Supreme Court will issue a ruling opposing a gun ban in the District of Columbia The Supreme Court will uphold the 2nd Amendment right to bear arms.
500
Which statement reflects Republican views on the role of government? A. Republicans favor less government, lower taxes, and greater personal freedom B. Republicans favor value-based governance, opposing excessive consumption and unregulated competition C. Republicans favor a national mass peoples' party, based on the working classes and against monopoly capitalism D. Republicans favor more affordable health care, increased public funding for education, and an end to discrimination in all forms
A. Republicans favor less government, lower taxes, and greater personal freedom DEMOCRATS favor more affordable health care, increased public funding for education, and an end to discrimination in all forms
500
The headline below describes an action by citizens: "STATE TAX AMENDMENT; REJECTED BY FLORIDA VOTERS" What conclusion can be drawn from the headline? A. citizens can be involved in policy making through their representatives B. citizens can be directly involved in policy making C. only elected officials may change constitutions D. only elected officials make policy
B. citizens can be directly involved in policy making
500
How did the passage of the Voting Rights of 1965 impact political participation? A. All persons who passed a literacy test could now vote B. All children of foreign citizens could now vote C. All African-Americans could now vote D. All women could now vote
C. All African-Americans could now vote
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