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. nLaura 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.
What is D? --> Laura was a U.S citizen by the law of blood.
The branch of government that the president and the cabinet works.
What is the executive branch?
The freedom of speech and the freedom of the press
What is the 1st amendment?
The diagram below outlines the appeals path through a state court system.
Which court completes the diagram?
A. U.S. court of appeals
B. Florida Supreme Court
C. State-level court of claims
D. Court of Veterans Appeals
What is B. --> Florida Supreme court
Which source would give the most accurate information about the views held by an incumbent running for Congress?
A. special interest group ratings of that Congress member
B. a television commercial sponsored by a political party
C.the voting record of the candidate while in Congress
D.flyers sent through the mail by the candidate
What is C? --> The voting record of the candidate while in congress
House of Representative and Senate work here
What is the legislative branch?
The right to bear arms
What is the 2nd amendments?
2. The scenario below involves damage to someone's property.
Last Saturday, Ashley was speeding through her neighborhood and ran into her neighbor Martin's fence. Ashley was ticketed, and now Martin is suing Ashley for $2,500, which he claims will be the cost to repair his fence.
In what type of court will the case be heard?
A. criminal court
B. civil court
C. family court
D. appeals court
What is B? Civil court
Below is a statement made by Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld.
…the news media seem to want to carry the negative.
What type of political communication is being referenced in the statement?
A.bias
B.persuasion
C. propaganda
D.symbolism
What is B?--> Bias
is used to keep the government from getting too powerful in one branch. For example, the Executive Branch can veto bills from the Legislative Branch, but the Legislative Branch can override the veto.
What is checks and balances?
Prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures and sets out requirements for search warrants
What is the 4th amendment?
The scenario below describes a safety issue.
A school bus stop is located on a city street with no crosswalk. Most of the students who are picked up at the bus stop live on the opposite side of the street, requiring them to cross a busy intersection to get to their bus.
What is the most effective strategy for getting the bus stop moved?
A. speaking to the bus driver
B. writing letters to the mayor
C. writing letters to the governor
D. speaking to a school board member
What is D? --> Speaking to a school board member
Which three rights are guaranteed by the Bill of Rights?
A.freedom of speech, right to work, right to petition the government
B.right to bear arms, right to a speedy trial, right to an education
C. freedom of speech, right to bear arms, right to a speedy trial
D. right to vote, right to work, right to a speedy trial
What is C? --> Right to vote, right to work, right to a speedy trial.
Slavery was abolished with this Amendment
What is the 13th amendment?
Which is the job of an appellate court?
A. to file a lawsuit
B. to review the verdict
C. to sentence the plantiff
D. to conduct a new jury trial
What is B? --> To review the verdict
Which constitutional principle is applied when police inform suspects of their rights?
A. due process of law
B.eminent domain
C.double jeopardy
D. trial by jury
What A? --> Due process of law
The first 10 amendments .
What is the Bill of rights?
the document establishing the United States as a nation, adopted on July 4, 1776
What is the Declaration of Independence?