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Vocabulary
Amendment
Constitution
3 Branches
Citizenship
100
Type of government in which the people elect leaders to vote on laws.
What is representative democracy/republic
100
Which amendment lists 5 freedoms; speech, religion, press, petition the government, and assmebly
What is 1st
100
. Which name is given to the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution? A. Bill of Rights B. Reserved Powers C. Civil War Amendments D. Articles of Confederation
What is Bill of Rightts
100
What job of the President is mostly ceremonial.
What is head of States
100
Which action is a legal obligation of U.S. citizenship? A. Voting in all Presidential elections. B. Serving on a jury when summoned. C. Supporting one’s parents in their old age. D. Keeping informed about major public issues.
What is Serving on Jury
200
The Articles of Confederation had a system of government in which all of the states had the power. This system is called
What is confederal system
200
This amendment gives you the right to be silent, due process, eminent domain, and right to face accusers.
What is 5th amendment
200
. The final clause of Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution gives Congress the power to make all laws that are “necessary and proper” to fulfill its other responsibilities. What name is sometimes given to this clause? A. Elastic Clause B. Ex Post Facto Clause C. Bill of Attainder Clause D. Writ of habeas corpus Clause
What is Elastic Clause
200
Who holds the most powerful office in the House of Representatives? A. Speaker of the House B. Party whip C. President of the Senate D. President Pro Tempore
What is Speaker of the House
200
Why should citizens know and understand the law? A. So that they can break it B. So that they can change it C. So that they can ignore it D. So that they can obey it
What is so they can change it.
300
Things you are required to do by law like jury duty and pay taxes is called.
What is obligations
300
This amendment states that any powers not listed in the Constitution are reserved to the states and its people.
What is 10th
300
Police entered Mr. Anderson’s home without a warrant and without “probable cause.” Which constitutional right of Mr. Anderson was violated? A. The Fifth Amendment right against double jeopardy. B. The Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination. C. The Fourth Amendment right against unreasonable searches. D. The Sixth Amendment right against cruel and unusual punishments.
What is 4th Amendment
300
The term means the Supreme Courts ability to declare laws unconstitutional.
What is judicial review.
300
Why is attending school considered a civic duty? A. Educated citizens are vital to the success of our democracy. B. The more education a person has, the more money he or she is likely to earn. C. School districts depend on having a certain number of students. D. Today’s high-tech society needs educated employees.
What is educated citizens are vital to the success of our democracy.
400
This word means the area and types of cases in which a court has authority over
What is jurisdiction.
400
This amendment gives women the right to vote.
What is 19th
400
How does the Twenty-second Amendment protect individual rights? A. By defining citizenship, it declares that all citizens have the same rights. B. By granting women the right to vote, it ensures that women have a say in government. C. By imposing presidential term limits, it prevents one president from gaining too much power. D. By requiring the direct election of senators, it protects the principle of direct representation.
What is limits presidential term limits.
400
What are the four types of powers of Congress.
What is expressed, implied, concurrent, reserved.
400
Why is it important for citizens to pay taxes? A. To allow the country to start a draft. B. To help citizens become informed voters. C. To make sure that laws are up to date. D. To provide money to pay for government services.
What is to provide money to pay for government services.
500
This word means a form of communication aimed at influencing the population towards an idea, cause, person, or position.
What is propaganda.
500
These amendments are considered the civil rights amendments. They end slavery, define citizenship, and allow african americans to vote. Must list all 3.
What is 13,14,15.
500
. What is one way in which the U.S. and Florida constitutions differ? A. The Florida governor is allowed to create new cabinet positions, but the U.S. president cannot. B. The Florida Constitution requires the governor to be appointed by the legislature, in contrast to the popular election of the U.S. president. C. The U.S. Constitution requires election of cabinet secretaries, but Florida’s constitution does not. D. Florida identifies specific cabinet positions that must be part of the executive branch, but the U.S. Constitution does not.
What is D.
500
In September 1957, President Dwight Eisenhower issued an Executive Order to protect nine African-American students facing racial violence at Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas. President Eisenhower explained his actions to the nation in the televised address below. Whenever normal agencies prove inadequate to the task and it becomes necessary for the executive branch of the federal government to use its powers and authority to uphold federal courts, the President’s responsibility is inescapable. In accordance with that responsibility, I have today issued an Executive Order directing the use of troops under federal authority to aid in the execution of federal law at Little Rock, Arkansas. This became necessary when my proclamation of yesterday was not observed, and the obstruction of justice still continues. What role was President Eisenhower exercising in issuing this Executive Order? A. Chief Diplomat B. Chief Legislator C. Party Chief D. Commander in Chief
What is Commander in Chief
500
What does a person born in any U.S. territory automatically become? A. A native-born citizen B. A naturalized citizen C. A permanent resident alien D. A refugee
What is natural born citizen