Safeguarding Individual Rights
Trials and Juries
Election Processes
Qualifications For Elected Office
Domestic and Foreign Policy
100
Which right ensures the fair treatment of a citizen during court proceedings?
the right to peaceably assemble
the right to due process
the right to free speech
the right to bear arms
100
Which of the following is a responsibility of a grand jury?
hear evidence presented during a trial
decide on a verdict at the end of a trial
determine criminal sentencing after a trial
consider whether evidence warrants holding a trial
100
Which action would most impact citizens at the state level?
voting for school board
voting for governor
voting for president
voting for mayor
100
Which of the following correctly identifies a constitutional qualification to serve as president of the United States?
at least 25 years old
at least 30 years old
at least 35 years old
at least 40 years old
100
Which Cabinet Department primarily focuses on foreign policy issues?
Department of State
Department of Energy
Department of Justice
Department of Veterans Affairs
200
Which right is NOT mentioned in the U.S. Constitution?
petition the government
due process of the law
trial by jury
privacy
200
This image shows the steps of the trial process.
Step 1:
Opening statements
Step 2:
Presentation of Evidence
Step 3:
Closing Statements
Step 4:
Jury Deliberation
Step 5: ?
Which option completes this process?
cross-examination
witness testimony
investigation
verdict
200
Which two political parties take an active role in shaping U.S. public policy today?
Democratic and Republican
Democratic and Libertarian
Socialist and Republican
Socialist and Libertarian
200
Which is a constitutional requirement to run for Congress?
U.S. permanent resident
at least 25 years old
at least 30 years old
U.S. citizen
200
Which of the following is NOT a means for the U.S. government to pursue national interests through foreign policy?
trade
taxes
defense
negotiation
300
This passage about government is from Federalist No. 51.
If men were angels, no government would be necessary. If angels were to govern men, neither external nor internal controls on government would be necessary… the great difficulty lies in this; you must first enable to government to control the governed; and in the next place oblige it to control itself.
How are the author’s views from this passage applied in the U.S. Constitution?
The U.S. Constitution limits the rights of people.
The U.S. Constitution limits the power of the national government.
The U.S. Constitution requires the states to provide for the common defense.
The U.S. Constitution requires the government to promote the general welfare.
300
Chris is convicted of a crime. On appeal, his lawyer argues that the jury was biased.
Which option best explains the error that could justify the appeal?
witness testimony
voir dire examination
presentation of evidence
assignment of legal representation
300
These ideas are based on those found in a document adopted by a political party in the United States.
That the federal government is one of limited powers…
That Congress has no power to charter a national bank…
…states are the sole and proper judges of everything [pertaining] to their affairs…
__________________________
Which political party most likely adopted this document?
Whig
Federalist
Democratic
Republican
300
This excerpt is from the Florida Constitution.
Must be an elector not less than thirty years of age who has resided in the state for the preceding seven years. … No person who has, or but for resignation would have, served… for more than six years in two consecutive terms shall be elected.
Based on the qualifications listed in this excerpt, what political office is being described?
mayor
governor
U.S. president
state legislator
300
Which action is an example of a foreign policy decision?
Congress increased providing support to newly arrived immigrants.
The President requested a law to regulate pollution near international borders.
Congress raised educational standards to make students competitive in a global market.
The President signed an executive order restoring relations with a communist government.
400
Which statement best explains why the Supreme Court ruled that the First Amendment does not protect speech that creates a "clear and present danger"?
Speech that creates a "clear and present danger" may interfere with the rights of other people.
Speech that creates a “clear and present danger” is reserved for government authority.
Speech that creates a “clear and present danger” challenges government authority.
Speech that creates a “clear and present danger” weakens religious values.
400
these passages are from the Bill of Rights.
In all… prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury. -Amendment VI
In Suits at common law, where the value in controversy shall exceed twenty dollars, the right of trial by jury shall be preserved. -Amendment VII
According to these passages, which types of law entitle one to a jury trial?
civil and military
civil and criminal
constitutional and military
criminal and constitutional
400
Which campaign information source is most likely to promote trust in democratic institutions?
a television commercial about a presidential candidate sponsored by a political party
the congressional voting record of a Congress member running for re-election
flyers sent through the mail by Congress members running for re-election
interest group ratings of a Congress member running for re-election
400
After serving as a U.S. Senator, Laura decided to run for governor of Florida. Steve, Laura’s opponent, claims in court that Laura is not qualified to run. A judge rules in Steve’s favor.
Which statement is the best explanation for why Steve won the lawsuit?
Laura has never owned land in Florida.
Laura is not yet forty years old.
Laura is not a Florida resident.
Laura has never voted.
400
Which action is an example of a foreign policy decision?
Congress enacts new tax laws.
The Supreme Court takes a case involving a foreign-born citizen.
Soldiers are sent to another country to promote peacekeeping efforts.
The National Guard helps citizens in Florida during a natural disaster.
500
This is a statement from a Supreme Court case.
Students do not shed their constitutional rights to freedom of speech or expression at the schoolhouse gate.
What does this statement best suggest about individual rights?
Individual rights have sometimes been limited by lack of opportunity.
Individual rights are sometimes challenged based on age or status.
Individual rights should be determined by location.
Individual rights should never be restricted.
500
This quote from Alexis de Tocqueville describes juries in the United States.
The institution of the jury may be aristocratic or democratic, according to the class from which the jurors are taken; but it always preserves its republican character, in that it places the real direction of society in the hands of the governed, or of a portion of the governed, and not in that of the government.
Based on this quote, why are juries significant in the modern American legal system?
Juries ensure the government’s desired outcome in a trial.
Juries prevent the abuse of governmental power.
Juries limit the need for the appellate process.
Juries avoid the use of judicial review.
500
This diagram shows steps in the election process at the national level.
Which statement best completes this diagram?
Political parties may have core disagreements about appropriate public policy for the nation.
Political parties focus primarily on spending as the most important aspect of public policy for the nation.
Political parties require unified support among citizens to achieve public policy goals for the nation.
Political parties have an obligation to promote their public policy positions for the nation.
500
This scenario describes a political issue.
Florida Governor Barnhardt has been governor for the last eight years. Governor Barnhardt declares that he wishes to run for another term and plans to do so for the next election.
Which statement best explains why Governor Barnhardt’s opponents claim that he is not qualified to run for governor?
The Florida Constitution requires candidates to be political party members.
The Florida Constitution limits governors to two consecutive terms.
The Florida Constitution requires a governor to be a state resident.
The Florida Constitution limits candidates to one term.
500
Which action is an example of a domestic policy decision?
The Senate votes to ratify a treaty.
The president nominates an ambassador.
Congress votes to increase the income tax.
The president asks Congress to declare war.