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Where is power concentrated in a unitary system of government?
A.with central level authority D.with the military
B.with state level authority
C.with the legislature
D.with central level authority
Which action would most impact citizens at the state level?
A.voting for school board. D.voting for mayor
B.voting for governor
C.voting for president
B.voting for governor
Which government system gives states the most power?
A.confederal. B.federal. C.parliamentary
D.unitary
A.confederal
Which group makes up the structure of the executive branch?
A.Speaker of the House, President Pro Tempore, committees, Cabinet
B.president, chief justice, President Pro Tempore, representatives
C.president, vice president, Cabinet, administrative agencies
C.president, vice president, Cabinet, administrative agencies
What authority do the Florida governor and U.S. president have in common?
A.grant federal pardons. D.six-year term
B.commander-in-chief
C.chief executive
C.chief executive
What do a republic and a democracy have in common?
A.rule by the people B.rule by a single leader
C.rule by a single political party
D.rule by a small group of leaders
A.rule by the people
How does monarchy differ from other forms of government?
A.Leaders are born into ruling families.
B.Leaders are named in the constitution.
C. are chosen by the upper class.
A.Leaders are born into ruling families.
Which of the following is NOT an action the president can take?
A.declaring a law unconstitutional
B.vetoing a law passed by Congress
C.appointing a new Supreme Court justice
A.declaring a law unconstitutional
Which statement describes a major weakness under the Articles of Confederation?
A.The central government lacked the authority to govern effectively.
B.Government power was limited through checks and balances
C.States had a say in who would become president
B.The central government lacked the authority to govern effectively.
Which two political parties take an active role in shaping U.S. public policy today?
A.Democratic and Republica
B.Democratic and Libertarian
C.Socialist and Republican
D.Socialist and Libertarian
A.Democratic and Republican
Which of the following is a responsibility of a grand jury?
A.hear evidence presented during a trial
B.decide on a verdict at the end of a trial
C.determine criminal sentencing after a trial
D.consider whether evidence warrants holding a trial
D.consider whether evidence warrants holding a trial
What was the Anti-Federalists’ greatest concern about ratifying the U.S. Constitution?
A.the lack of a federal court system
B.the lack of legislative veto power
C.the lack of a strong military
D.the lack of a bill of rights
D.the lack of a bill of rights
Which enumerated freedom shapes involvement in the United States' political system?
A.travel B.assembly C.pursue education
D.pursue employment
B.assembly
Which issue is most relevant to Supreme Court discussions about the death penalty?
A.Citizens are protected from unreasonable search and seizure.
B.Citizens are protected from cruel and unusual punishment.
C.Citizens are protected against double jeopardy.
B.Citizens are protected from cruel and unusual punishment.
Which individual protection is found in the Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution?
A.privacy rights. B.property rights
C.freedom to peaceably assemble
D.freedom from forced internment
B.property rights
Where can a description of U.S. citizens’ civil liberties be found?
A.Declaration of Independence. D.Bill of Rights
B.Preamble to the Constitution
C.Pledge of Allegiance
D.Bill of Rights