Citizen You
Influences on Our Founding
Organization of Government
Federal Government / Executive Branch
Judicial / Legislative Branch
My Rights and Liberties
State & Local
Running for Office
Engaged Citizen
US & the World
100
What is the term used in the Fourteenth Amendment to describe persons who are born or naturalized in the United States?
A. Aliens
B. Citizens
C. Immigrants
D. Residents
B. Citizens
100
Which philosopher is best known for unalienable rights and the social contract?
A. Thomas Jefferson
B. Thomas Paine
C. Montesquieu
D. John Locke
D. John Locke
100
Kayla sat in the meeting hall and listened to the different candidates for her state's open Senate seat. The candidates debated about their positions on issues. When Election Day came along, she voted for the candidate she thought would best serve her community’s interests. What sort of government does Kayla have?
A. Direct democracy
B. Representative democracy
C. Oligarchy
D. Monarchy
B. Representative democracy
100
What does the phrase "insure domestic tranquility" in the Preamble of the Constitution mean?
A. Give land to the homeless.
B. Fight wars on foreign soil.
C. Keep the homeland at peace.
D. Provide citizens with insurance.
C. Keep the homeland at peace.
100
How do checks and balances work between the Legislative and Judicial branches?
A. The Senate approves Justices appointed to the Supreme Court.
B. Congress negotiates foreign treaties; the Supreme Court approves treaties.
C. The Supreme Court checks laws made by Congress for Constitutionality.
D. Both A & C are correct choices.
D. Both A & C are correct choices.
100
Which situation does NOT involve a right protected by the Bill of Rights?
A. Freedom to write my opinions in the local newspaper
B. The ability to own a gun, as long as I follow laws
C. The guarantee of a well-paying job
D. Freedom to join the church of my choosing
C. The guarantee of a well-paying job
100
Which service is performed by local government?
A. Delivering mail
B. Granting teacher certificates
C. Minting quarters
D. Providing fire protection
D. Providing fire protection
100
Which is a constitutional requirement to run for Congress?
A. U.S. permanent resident
B. at least 25 years old
C. at least 30 years old
D. U.S. citizen
D. U.S. citizen
100
What is the term used to describe persons who are born in the United States, its territories, military bases, and US Embassies?
A. Law of Blood
B. Law of Soil
C. Law of Naturalization
D. Law of Immigration
B. Law of Soil
100
Which action involves citizen participation in the United Nations?
A. Volunteering to give tours of the grounds
B. Working as a member of UNICEF
C. Reading about current international issues
D. Teaching international relations at the local university
B. Working as a member of UNICEF
200
What will happen if a citizen does NOT perform these actions?
A. The democracy will fail.
B. The common good will suffer.
C. The citizen will be charged with a crime.
D. The citizen will be fined.
B. The common good will suffer.
200
What did many American colonists use Thomas Paine's Common Sense to justify?
A. Acts of sabotage against British merchants
B. Declaring independence from Britain
C. Joining the army instead of the militia
D. Supporting the British monarchy
B. Declaring independence from Britain
200
Who has the most power in a unitary system?
A. Central government
B. Local government
C. State government
D. Regional government
A. Central government
200
A. Appoints federal judges
B. Declares acts of Congress unconstitutional
C. Ratifies treaties
D. Impeaches and removes judges
A. Appoints federal judges
200
A. Court of Veterans Appeals
B. State-level court of last resort
C. U.S. court of appeals
D. State-level court of claims
B. State-level court of last resort
200
A more informed society has resulted from which constitutional protection?
A. Trial by jury
B. Free speech
C. Right to bear arms
D. Due process
B. Free speech
200
Which part of the Florida Constitution protects individual rights?
A. Declaration of Rights
B. Bill of Rights
C. Amendments
D. Preamble
A. Declaration of Rights
200
In the modern political system, which issue represents a basic disagreement between Republicans and Democrats?
A. the responsibilities of government
B. the frequency of national elections
C. the legality of the U.S. Constitution
D. the support for the U.S. military soldier
A. the responsibilities of government
200
Fred is a homeowner interested in conserving the desert surrounding his home. Michaela is a nurse at the local children's hospital with three children of her own. Carlos is the owner of a medical supply company active in the local running club. Gina is a community college student who will soon be transferring to the local university to complete her degree. Which person would be most likely to vote yes on the construction of a new hospital?
A. Fred, because he wants the vacant lot near him to be used for construction
B. Michaela, because public funding would be split between two hospitals
C. Carlos, because he will profit from supplying the new business
D. Gina, because she will need to find work when she graduates
C. Carlos, because he will profit from supplying the new business
200
Which example involves changing foreign policy?
A. Congress lifting the oil embargo on a formerly communist government
B. A Supreme Court hearing on worker discrimination based on national origin
C. Congress voting to construct an aid center in Florida for political refugees
D. A Supreme Court justice taking on a case involving his country of birth
A. Congress lifting the oil embargo on a formerly communist government
300
How does rule of law affect U.S. government officials and institutions?
A. It holds government officials and institutions accountable to the law.
B. It requires government officials and institutions to create new laws.
C. It prevents government officials and institutions from making their work public.
D. It ensures government officials and institutions are exempt from laws.
A. It holds government officials and institutions accountable to the law.
300
The Declaration of Independence included these complaints:
• Taxation without representation
• Limiting judicial powers
• Dissolving local lawmaking bodies
Which other complaint should be added to this list?
A. Keeping colonists from moving west of the Appalachian Mountains; closing Chesapeake Bay
B. Suspending trial by jury in many cases; housing soldiers on the property of colonists
C. Ordering colonists to move from Native American land; refusal to buy American goods
D. Allowing the wealthy to avoid local laws; trading with hostile Native American tribes
B. Suspending trial by jury in many cases; housing soldiers on the property of colonists
300
Which of the following was a weakness of the Articles of Confederation?
A. The government did not have a separate judicial branch.
B. The judicial branch of government was too strong.
C. The president was able to spend taxes too freely.
D. The government had too much power over trade.
A. The government did not have a separate judicial branch.
300
How are the responsibilities of the legislative and executive branches of government different when it comes to treaties?
A. Congress proposes treaties; the president carries out foreign treaties.
B. Congress negotiates foreign treaties; the president approves treaties.
C. Congress carries out foreign treaties; the president proposes treaties.
D. Congress approves treaties; the president negotiates foreign treaties.
D. Congress approves treaties; the president negotiates foreign treaties.
300
Which of the following accurately describes one way an amendment to the U.S. Constitution may be proposed?
A. Two-thirds of Congress votes to propose.
B. Two-thirds of citizens nationwide vote to propose.
C. Three-fourths of state legislatures vote to propose.
D. Three-fourths of Congress votes to propose.
A. Two-thirds of Congress votes to propose.
300
How did the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 impact political participation?
A. All persons who passed a literacy test could now vote.
B. All children of foreign citizens could now vote.
C. All African-Americans could now vote.
D. All women could now vote.
C. All African-Americans could now vote.
300
Which statement describes a difference between the state and federal governments under the U.S. Constitution?
A. Only the federal government provides for public welfare.
B. Only the federal government charters banks.
C. Only the federal government borrows money.
D. Only the federal government regulates interstate trade.
D. Only the federal government regulates interstate trade.
300
How do modern Democrats and Republicans view taxation?
A. Democrats tend to favor tax increases to support new social programs more than Republicans.
B. Republicans tend to favor tax increases to support new social programs more than Democrats.
C. Democrats tend to favor tax decreases, while Republicans tend to favor keeping tax rates the same.
D. Republicans tend to favor tax increases, while Democrats tend to favor keeping tax rates the same.
A. Democrats tend to favor tax increases to support new social programs more than Republicans.
300
A. A slow economy puts strains on both small business owners and employees.
B. A slow economy puts more strains on small-business owners than on employees.
C. A slow economy puts more strains on employees than on small-business owners.
D. A slow economy put less strain on employees and small-business owners.
A. A slow economy puts strains on both small business owners and employees.
300
A country with very strong economic ties to the United States is allowing human rights violations to take place. Based on U.S. foreign policy, which is an appropriate first response?
A. Initiate a trade ban
B. Initiate public protests
C. Initiate diplomatic talks
D. Initiate a military operation
C. Initiate diplomatic talks
400
What rights do non-citizens have?
A. Voting in elections.
B. Running for public office.
C. Freedom of speech and religion.
D. Serving on a jury.
C. Freedom of speech and religion.
400
Which statement reflects the Enlightenment ideas of natural law as expressed by Locke?
A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D
A. A
400
Which viewpoint was common among Anti-Federalists?
A. There is no need for a separate Bill of Rights.
B. The Constitution does not give enough power to the states.
C. The Constitution will not strengthen the government.
D. A strong national government will protect the people in times of crisis.
B. The Constitution does not give enough power to the states.
400
A 1
B 2
C 3
D 4
B 2
400
Why is a formal amendment process important?
A. To prevent the Supreme Court from being eliminated
B. To keep some states from being too powerful
C. To allow the Constitution to be adjusted as times change
D. To give the president a role in changing the government
C. To allow the Constitution to be adjusted as times change
400
What happened to American schools after the 1954 U.S. Supreme Court decision in Brown v. Board of Education?
A. States could continue segregation as long as facilities were separate but equal.
B. Individuals of different races voluntarily stopped all forms of school segregation.
C. The federal government ordered that states integrate classes.
D. Segregation continued in schools below the sixth-grade level.
C. The federal government ordered that states integrate classes.
400
A. It is illegal to suspend trash collection.
B. It is illegal to suspend police services.
C. It is illegal to suspend mail delivery
D. It is illegal to suspend fire services.
C. It is illegal to suspend mail delivery
400
According to the information on the posters, which individual would more likely vote for Aleksi Alho?
A. A voter concerned with about leadership experience
B. A voter concerned about women’s rights
C. A voter concerned about protecting the rights of the accused
D. A voter concerned about rising unemployment in the state
D. A voter concerned about rising unemployment in the state
400
How can the information on this poster best be categorized?
A. Advertisement
B. Entertainment
C. Informational
D. Propaganda
D. Propaganda
400
Which international action is President Johnson justifying with this speech?
A. Initiating a war to stabilize a region
B. Initiating sanctions against a country
C. Sending humanitarian aid to a country
D. Using nuclear weapons to end a war
A. Initiating a war to stabilize a region
500
What rights do only citizens have?
A. The right to vote.
B. Time off the residency requirement for serving in the military.
C. Being relieved of Jury Duty after 10 years of citizenship.
D. Running in local elections only.
A. The right to vote.
500
Which action completes the diagram?
A. Americans expel quartered troops.
B. Americans form the Sons of Liberty.
C. British pass the Intolerable Acts.
D. British pass the Townshend Acts.
C. British pass the Intolerable Acts.
500
Which statement completes the diagram?
A. In a confederal system, city governments have the most power.
B. In a confederal system, international associations have the most power.
C. In a confederal system, state governments have the most power.
D. In a confederal system, the people have the most power.
C. In a confederal system, state governments have the most power.
500
A. Popular sovereignty
B. Judicial review
C. Checks and balances
D. Separation of powers
C. Checks and balances
500
Which Supreme Court case gave people the right to not incriminate themselves?
A. Miranda v. Arizona (1966)
B. Gideon v. Wainwright (1963)
C. In re: Gault (1967)
D. Tinker v. Des Moines (1969)
A. Miranda v. Arizona (1966)
500
Anne Tracy works as a journalist for The Daily Mouth. She wrote a story about how Senator Jones cheated on a law school exam. She interviewed witnesses who saw the senator cheating. The story ran on the front page. Senator Jones denied the charges. Then he resigned from office. He plans to sue The Daily Mouth for damages. Under what circumstances could he sue the paper and win his lawsuit?
A. He could sue the paper for libel and could win the case if he proved that Tracy had a grudge against him.
B. He could sue the paper for slander and could win the case if he proved that Tracy had a grudge against him.
C. He could sue the paper for libel and could win the case if he proved that the accusations were untrue and his reputation was hurt.
D. He could sue the paper for slander and could win the case if he proved that the accusations were untrue and his reputation was hurt
C. He could sue the paper for libel and could win the case if he proved that the accusations were untrue and his reputation was hurt.
500
Flora is concerned because her little brother became ill at school. The doctor explains he has the flu. "I've seen an increase in flu cases among children the past few years," says the doctor. "Many children need flu shots, but their parents can't afford them." Flora decides to take action. Which should be Flora’s final step in attempting to encourage her community to provide lowcost flu shots?
A. Identify public policy alternatives by talking to her doctor about options to locate funding for shots.
B. Outline her citizen-action plan to the county department of public health proposing it offer a low-cost vaccination clinic.
C. Evaluate public policy alternatives by speaking to the Surgeon General's office about similar efforts in other communities.
D. Conduct background research by visiting the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's web site to read about side effects of flu shots.
B. Outline her citizen-action plan to the county department of public health proposing it offer a low-cost vaccination clinic.
500
In which case did the U.S. Supreme Court rule that the President is not entitled to executive privileges when he has broken the rule of law?
A. Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier (1988)
B. Gideon v. Wainwright (1963)
C. U.S. v. Nixon (1974)
D. Bush v. Gore (2000)
C. U.S. v. Nixon (1974)
500
What is primary goal of this propaganda poster?
A. To encourage people to move to government lands
B. To discourage people from moving to government lands
C. To encourage people to move to California
D. To discourage people from moving to California
C. To encourage people to move to California
500
A. They have decreased community involvement.
B. They have increased democratic participation.
C. They have maintained world peace.
D. They have strengthened terrorism.
B. They have increased democratic participation.