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55-58
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8. What constitutional right does this image symbolize?
A. Speedy trial
B. Trial by peers
C. Legal representation
D. Peaceable assembly
B. Trial by peers
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13. Which statement describes a proper role for a jury in the administration of justice?
A. The jurors authorize government officials to arrest their political opponents at a time of national crisis.
B. After an accused person is convicted of a crime, the jurors decide on what should be the appropriate punishment for the accused.
C. After hearing the evidence at trial, the jurors decide whether it is beyond a reasonable doubt that the accused committed the crime.
D. After examining the record of an earlier trial, the jurors decide whether the law was applied correctly to the case or whether the case should be retried.
C. After hearing the evidence at trial, the jurors decide whether it is beyond a reasonable doubt that the accused committed the crime.
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20. Which candidate meets the Constitutional requirements for becoming Governor of Florida?
A. Eileen was born in Ireland, is 32 years old, is a naturalized citizen, and has lived in Florida for 20 years.
B. James was born in Florida, is 27 years old, and has lived in Florida his whole life
C. Amy was born in New York, is 45 years old, and has lived in Florida for five years
D. Steven was born in Massachusetts, is 28 years old, and has lived in Florida for six years.
A. Eileen was born in Ireland, is 32 years old, is a naturalized citizen, and has lived in Florida for 20 years.
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26. 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
C. The voting record of the candidate while in Congress
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7. Which branch of the federal government makes laws?
A. Bureaucracy
B. Executive
C. Judicial
D. Legislative
D. Legislative
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13. Which government institution may vote on constitutional amendments?
A. Bureaucracy B. Executive
C. Judicial D. Legislative
D. Legislative
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7. 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
C. Freedom of speech, right to bear arms, right to a speedy trial
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14. The table below lists several federal and state courts.
I. U.S. Supreme Court
II. U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
III. U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida
IV. Florida Supreme Court
V. Fourth Judicial Circuit Courts of Florida
VI. Brevard County Court
Which of the courts above have juries?
A. I, II, and III
B. II, III, and IV
C. III, V, and VI
D. III, IV, and V
D. III, IV, and V
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21. Zoila is 29 years old and has been living in Virginia most of her life. She was naturalized when she was 21 years old and has dreamed of having a job in the U.S. Government, helping the people. Which public office is Zoila eligible to hold?
A. Governor of Florida
B. United States Senator
C. President of the United States
D. House of Representatives member
D. House of Representatives member
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28. Which option represents a way that multiple perspectives (views) are reflected(seen) in political participation?
A. Public meetings
B. Press conference
C. Legislative sessions
D. State of the Union address
A. Public meetings
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8. Which parts of the national government participated in the process described in the newspaper headline?
A. Senate and President
B. Supreme Court and President
C. House of Representatives and Senate
D. Supreme Court and House of Representatives
A. Senate and President
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14. Based on the headline, what happened before the event presented in the image?
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.
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10. Which type of law makes an act a crime after it has been committed?
A. Summary judgment
B. Double jeopardy
C. Habeas corpus
D. Ex post facto
D. Ex post facto
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15. Jack sues Jill in Florida Circuit Court for a personal injury. Jury claims Jill hit him while she was driving carelessly and texting on her cell phone. Jill denies his claim. On what grounds could the judge grant Jack’s request for summary judgment on this claim?
A. The judge doesn’t think that Jill’s witnesses are very believable.
B. The jury has indicated that it prefers Jack’s version of the accident.
C. Many experts believe that texting while driving is likely to cause accidents
. D. The evidence in Jack’s favor is so overwhelming that it would be unreasonable to think otherwise.
. D. The evidence in Jack’s favor is so overwhelming that it would be unreasonable to think otherwise.
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Which is the only political office that requires someone be a NATURAL BORN CITIZEN?
President of the U.S.
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The passage below is from a U.S. Supreme Court decision.
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has for many years imposed …a “fairness doctrine,” requiring that public issues be presented by broadcasters and that each side of those issues be given fair coverage.
25. Based on the passage, what is the goal of the FCC regulation?
A. To limit bias in political communication
B. To promote bias in political communication
C. To limit symbolism in political communication
D. To promote symbolism in political communication
A. To limit bias in political communication
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9. How have similar statements influenced modern congressional actions?
A. Presidential impeachment
B. Presidential nomination
C. Presidential election
D. Presidential veto
A. Presidential impeachment
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IN THE U.S. WOMEN ARE UNDERREPRESENTED AND OUR RIGHTS OVERLOOKED
15. Based on the passage, which action in the modern political system would Elizabeth Cady Stanton support?
A. Amending the U.S. Constitution to extend suffrage
B. Amending the U.S. Constitution to guarantee due process
C. Congress enacting a law limiting freedom of speech rights
D. Congress enacting a law limiting freedom of association rights
A. Amending the U.S. Constitution to extend suffrage
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Which amendment in the Bill of Rights guarantees a lawyer to those that cannot afford one?
6th Amendment
400
Voters elect new representatives to the Florida House
Florida Congress makes cell phones while driving illegal
what would be the best title for this diagram?
A. The impact of elections on citizens at the local level
B. The impact of elections on citizens at the state level
C. The impact of elections on citizens at the national level
D. The impact of elections on citizens at the international level
B. The impact of elections on citizens at the state level
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22. Who do lobbyists represent in their attempts to influence the government?
A. Military officers
B. Elected officials
C. Interest groups
D. Circuit judges
C. Interest groups
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27. Which government action would this presidential candidate likely support?
A. An executive order requiring that executive branch employees complete their work in an honest manner
B. An executive order requiring that executive branch agencies guarantee equal employment opportunity
C. An executive order requiring that executive agencies work together to coordinate ocean-related matters
D. An executive order requiring that a commission be established focusing on Central America
A. An executive order requiring that executive branch employees complete their work in an honest manner
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10. Which constitutional provision forbids conflict between state and federal laws?
A. Supremacy clause
B. Habeas corpus
C. Elastic clause
D. Ex post facto
A. Supremacy clause
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16. What was a common characteristic about groups denied voting rights before the 15th, 19th and 26th amendments were ratified?
A. State legislatures could decide whether women, African-Americans and young people could vote.
B. The president could decide whether women, African-Americans and young people could vote.
C. Members of these groups were employed.
D. Members of these groups had not graduated from college.
A. State legislatures could decide whether women, African-Americans and young people could vote.
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Below is a statement from Chief Justice John Roberts.
“…students do not shed their First
Amendment rights at the school-house gate.”
11. Why is this statement significant?
A. The Constitution limits individual rights.
B. The Constitution safeguards individual rights.
C. The Constitution does not limit individual rights.
D. The Constitution does not safeguard individual rights.
B. The Constitution safeguards individual rights.
500
17. Why is having free and fair elections important to a democratic society?
a. Citizens have greater trust in their institutions
b. The rights of minority groups may not be respected
c. Government leaders can act without restraint in a crisis
d. Citizens fear to criticize their leaders after they are elected
a. Citizens have greater trust in their institutions
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23. Which example represents the media acting as a watchdog?
A. A journalist discovers that an office holder held a hearing.
B. A journalist discovers that an office holder accepted a bribe.
C. A journalist discovers that an office holder decided to retire.
D. A journalist discovers that an office holder voted against a bill.
B. A journalist discovers that an office holder accepted a bribe.
500
29. Which option reflects a long term policy goal?
A. Collecting canned food to give to the poor
B. Collecting signatures to run for public office
C. Collecting soap and shampoo to send overseas
D. Collecting signatures to put an amendment on the ballot
D. Collecting signatures to put an amendment on the ballot
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1. Which is an example of a Tenth Amendment issue?
A. State governments oversee public schools
B. State governments coin money
C. National governments make treaties
D. National governments declare war
A. State governments oversee public schools
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15TH, 19TH, 24TH, and 26th Amendments
17. How did these amendments affect participation in the American political process?
A. More citizens could vote.
B. Fewer immigrants could vote.
C. More candidates could be nominated.
D. Fewer candidates could be confirmed.
A. More citizens could vote.
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Name the five freedoms protected by the 1st Amendment of the Bill of Rights
Religion
Assembly
Press
Petition
Speech
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19. Azra is 29 years old. She was born in Istanbul, Turkey. Fifteen years ago, Azra moved to the United States with her family. She became a U.S. citizen eight years ago. Just last year, Azra moved to Florida. She has decided to run for public office.
For which office is she qualified to run?
A. Governor of Florida
B. Florida State Senator
C. U.S. Senator from Florida
D. Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
D. Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
600
The statements below are taken from a government document.
in consideration, of my employment in the United States Government in a position invested with the public trust, I commit myself to the following obligations… I will not accept gifts from registered lobbyists or lobbying organizations for the duration of my service as an appointee.
24 According to the statements, what impact have lobbyists had on the government?
A. Lobbyists impact how the media endorse elected officials.
B. Lobbyists impact how individuals use the media.
C. Lobbyists impact congressional lawmaking.
D. Lobbyists impact judicial decision making.
C. Lobbyists impact congressional lawmaking.
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Which would be the first step in addressing a public policy concern?
A. Identifying the problem B.Creating a solution
C. Determining a plan of action to implement immediately
D. Identifying the appropriate level of government to address the problem
A. Identifying the problem
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12. What constitutional relationship does the map illustrate?
A. Enumerated powers
B. Concurrent powers
C. Delegated powers
D. Reserved powers
B. Concurrent powers
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18. How are 14th Amendment due process protections related to the Civil Rights Act of 1968?
A. Congress may not enact discriminatory housing statutes.
B. Congress may not enact discriminatory employment policies.
C. State legislatures may not enact discriminatory housing statutes.
D. State legislatures may not enact discriminatory employment policies.
A. Congress may not enact discriminatory housing statutes.