2.4.2 Test

According to the Preamble, which action represents an appropriate role for govt?

Which viewpoint did federalists support during the debates over the ratification of the constitution?

Which power is specifically reserved for the states rather than the federal government?

Why is the process for amending the constitution so complicated?

What results from the federal system of government in the United states?

Which statement accurately describes the new jersey plan?

representativeWhy did the framers of the Const. Separate power between three branches of govt.?

What is the formal role of the judicial branch in amending the Constitution?

What does the excerpt suggest about federalists?

The American govt. Is a federal system. This means that:

Powers are shared between state and federal govts.

Which speaker is most likely a federalist?

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Speaker 4: as former colonies, the american states are likely to thrive under a system of strong centralized government

Which quotation from the federalist papers is most clearly a response to the anti-fed argument that politicians within a strong federal government might try to take over the country?

Before such a revolution can be effected, the senate, it is to be observed, must in the first place corrupt itself…..

In a country that follows the rule of law:

Which quotation from the federalist papers is most clearly a response to the anti-fed argument that the constitution gives too much power to the federal government and not enough to the states?

Judicial= ?= Legislative

What was one advantage the constitution had over the Articles of Confederation?

What element of the federal government is established by Article III of the constitution?

What element of the federal government is established by Article I of the constitution?

Read excerpt from Federalist No.45:… What does the excerpt suggest about federalists?

They believed the federal govt. Should have pwr. To create and collect taxes.

Which powers does the Constitution specify is to be shared by the federal gov and the states?

Which powers does the Constitution specifically deny to the state govt.?

The supremacy clause of the Constitution allows:

The federal govt. To declare state laws unconstitutional.

On what issue did federalists and anti-federalists disagree most strongly?

Legislative=?=executive

The constitution included a formal process for adding amendments to it in order to:

What is the formal role of congress in amending the constitution?

Popular sovereignty requires that:

Those who make laws do so with the approval of the citizens

The federal gov’s ability to build interstate highways is:

Which example illustrates the rule of law?

The federal gov’s ability to set a minimum wage is:

Which statement accurately describes the supremacy clause of the constitution?

Which statement describes a system of cooperative federalism?

How does cooperative federalism work in the united states?

Why does the constitution separate powers among the branches of government?

Under a system of dual federalism, conflicts between state laws and federal laws are:

3.1.2 quiz

How is the president able to limit, or check, the power of the legislative branch?

The us constitution assigns the executive branch which power?

Which of the president’s major roles does the passage demonstrate?

1=two-thirds of the senate votes to convict the president.=2 which numbered pair of phrases best completes this diagram of the presidential impeachment process?

Which statement describes an unwritten requirement for becoming president rather than a requirement laid out in the us constitution?
Which scenario would most likely result in the president using an executive order to enact a new policy?

The war powers resolution and the twenty-second amendment addresses which political trend in the 20th century?

Which statement accurately describes one of congress’s methods of limiting presidential power?

This excerpt from article ii of the us constitution describes which of the president’s major functions?

Which statement accurately describes one constitutional restriction on presidential power?

How do the presidential roles of chief executive and commander in chief differ?

How do the presidential roles of chief of state and commander in chief differ?

Which statement describes a formal requirement for becoming president, as laid out in the us constitution?

The house votes to impeach the president=1=2 which numbered pair of phrases best completes this diagram of the presidential impeachment process?

3.1.5 quiz

Compared to today’s civil service system, early american bureaucracy was:

What type of bureaucratic organization should be created to address the problem described in the passage?

What is an acceptable reason for a new federal bureaucratic organization to be created as an independent executive agency?

Which task would the Executive Office of the President most likely be responsible for?

How do government corporations differ from other corporations in the us?

How are government corporations similar from other corporations in the us?

An advocate for limiting government would most likely oppose the modern american bureaucracy for which reason?

The growth of bureaucracy has expanded the role of government in citizens’ lives

How do independent regulatory agencies influence the us government?

The president=?=executive department civil servants which individual or group best completes the diagram, which represents the hierarchal structure of the federal bureaucracy?

Under early american presidents, civil service employees were:

What is a major function of the president’s cabinet members?

What is a major function of the president’s cabinet?

What is a major function of executive departments?

Which principle of bureaucracy does the passage illustrate?

Which task would the executive office of the president most likely be responsible for?

Which is part of the selection process for all federal judges?

How does the federal judicial system promote the constitutional principle of the rule of law?

Which court would most likely have jurisdiction over this case?

When a person is charged with a federal crime, which level of the judicial system will he or she most likely encounter first?

How does original jurisdiction differ from appellate jurisdiction for federal courts?

How does appellate jurisdiction differ from original jurisdiction for federal courts?

What is one major difference between state and federal courts in the us?

Which scenario describes a federal court going against the principle of precedent?

Police charge a defendant with a crime=?= the defendant is found guilty or not guilty=? Which statements best complete the diagram of the steps in a federal criminal case?

What is one of the major roles the supreme court plays in the federal judiciary?

Which part of the judicial system best completes the bubble labeled 1/3 in the diagram?

1? =2?=state appellate courts=state trial courts

1?=us courts=3?

3.2.5 Quiz

What is a major difference between a concurring opinion and a dissenting opinion issued by the Supreme Court? f

Which factor does the Supreme Court generally consider especially important when deciding which cases to review?

Which statement best completes the diagram related to the Supreme Court’s procedures?

Which supreme court procedure involves justices announcing their ruling on a case, along with the justices’ explanations of the reasoning behind the decision?

Which judicial principle does this passage from the marbury v. madison supreme court ruling

Illustrate?

A U.S. law cannot be enforced if it conflicts with the constitution

The power of judicial review allows the supreme court to:

Which statement best completes the diagram of the ways the different branches of government can limit each other’s power?

Which factor does the supreme court generally consider especially important when deciding which cases to review?

What is a major difference between a majority opinion and a concurring opinion issued by the supreme court?

Which statement best completes the diagram of the ways the different branches of government can limit one another’s power?

A supreme court justice who believes strongly in judicial restraint would most likely agree with which statement?

?=justices debate the importance of different cases=justices vote on which cases to review which statement best completes the diagram related to the supreme court’s procedures?

A party in a lower-court case requests that the supreme court overturn the other court’s ruling in the case

A lawyer trying to understand why a particular supreme court justice often agreed with the court’s rulings, but not the reasoning behind them, should study that justice’s

A lawyer who is interested in learning about arguments against a particular supreme court ruling should consult the case’s

3.3.2 Quiz

Which Supreme Court procedure involves justices discussing a case , debating , its key issues , and arriving at their own opinions on the appropriate ruling ?

Which organization best completes the diagram showing the structure of the legislative branch of the us government? ?-house of rep: lower chamber, 4345 reps. – senate:upper chamber, 100 reps

Which statement best describes a major conflict frequently facing members of congress?

Which two functions of congress frequently create conflicts for congressional representatives?

Which of congress’s powers is implied through the necessary and proper clause?

Which pair of numbered statements best completes the chart related to the features of the chambers of congress? House of reps: can impeach public officials, 1. Senate: votes on treats, 2

What type of congressional committee does the passage most likely describe?

Which aspect of the us congress most reflects the constitutional value of republicanism?

The us constitution establishes six-year terms for members of the senate in order to:

The us constitution establishes two-year terms for members of the house of representatives in order to:

The bicameral nature of the us federal legislature is responsible for:

Which statement best describes the role of the majority leaders in congress?

Which statement best describes the role of the speaker of the house of representatives?

Why is gerrymandering a problem for the house of representatives but not the senate?

The dual functions of members of congress most frequently lead to conflicts between which two interests?

The interests of voters in a particular state and the interest of all Americans

3.3.5 Quiz

Which statement best describes the purpose of a filibuster?

How is congress able to limit the president’s ability to influence federal legislation?

Which statement best describes an effect of the filibuster?

What is the purpose of debates in the federal legislative process?

Which pair of numbered sentences best completes the diagram showing part of the legislative process in the senate? Representatives debate a proposed bill=?=a conference committee resolves differences between versions of the bill=?

Which pair of numbered sentences best completes the diagram showing part of the legislative process in the House of Representatives? A bill is formally sponsored à (1) à Debate takes place on the floor of the House. à (2)

If a congressional committee wanted the basic provisions of a bill to pass, but disliked some of its features, it would most likely:

If a congressional committee wanted to kill a bill completely before allowing a full debate over it, it would most likely:

If a congressional committee wanted a bill to be passed exactly as submitted, it would most likely:

Debates in the US Congress allow members of Congress to:

“A group of Congress members is asked to review an important bill that is scheduled to be debated in the near future. The group engages in a debate over the bill and adds a number of major changes before approving it for a floor debate.” Which congressional group is most likely described in the passage?

Congress forms a conference committee in order to:

Which statement best describes the role of conference committees in the federal legislative process?

The president is able to check the power of congress by”

Which statement describes a difference between the legislative procedures of the House of Representatives and the senate?

In the House of Representatives, what is the next step in the legislative process after the rule committee approves a debate over a very important bill?

In the House of Representatives, what is the next step in the legislative process immediately after the floor debate takes place?

In the House of Representatives, what is the next step in the legislative process immediately after a debate is scheduled?

Which type of legislation has the member of congress introduced?

How could one of the major organizations within the federal government most effectively overcome the Supreme Court’s ruling to allow the federal government to outlaw flag burning? “The Supreme court has recently ruled that a federal law outlawing the burning of the American flag in protest violates the First Amendment’s guarantee of free speech…”

Supreme Court justices who support judicial activism and those who support judicial restraint most disagree on the answer to which question?

Which situation best represents the president acting in the role of chief legislator?

Which situation best represents the president acting in the role of commander in chief?

Which situation best represents the president acting in the role of chief of state?

Which numbered pair of phrases best completes the table as it relates to the us federal bureaucracy? Hierarchical authority advantage 1 disadvantage 2

Which numbered pair of phrases best completes the table as it relates to the us federal bureaucracy? Standardized rules and procedures advantage 1 disadvantage 2

How has the nature of presidential power changed since the ratification of the us constitution?

All parts of federal bureaucracy share which characteristic?

What is the best title for this bulleted list? Title: ? includes the heads of executive departments; advises the president on policy matters; was first used by george washington

What is the best title for this bulleted list? Title: ? – consists of advisers who do not need to be approved by congress – provides support for the president and white house staff – was created by Franklin D. Roosevelt

What is the best title for this bulleted list? Title: ______ “Monitor various economic activities; Have wide-reaching authority to set and enforce federal rules; Have leaders who are appointed by the president and serve lengthy terms”

Which congressional leadership position does the person described in this passage most likely hold? A congresswomen has been selected for a new leadership position.

Which congressional leadership position does the person described in this passage most likely hold? “A congresswoman has been selected for a new leadership postion. In her new role, she will oversee the operations of one chamber of Congress and determine who speaks during debates….”

Which congressional leadership position does the person described in this passage most likely hold? “A congressman has been selected for a new leadership position…”

What role do appellate courts play in the federal judicial system?

What role does the supreme court play in the federal judicial system?

How are the executive departments and the executive office of the president (EOP) different?

Which action can congress not perform, according to the constitution?

Which statement best summarizes the inaccuracy contained in this description of the supreme court’s decision-making process? Throughout the year, supreme court justices review cases that have been appealed to the court

Which statement best summarizes the inaccuracy contained in this description of the supreme court’s decision-making process? The supreme court begins its new session by hearing public arguments

The supreme court does not hear public arguments before deciding which cases to review

The supreme court serves what important function in the us federal government?

It has original jurisdiction over, and therefore the power to resolve, disputes between states

Which statement most accurately describes the roles of congress and the supreme court in shaping new federal laws?

Which statement most accurately describes the roles of the president and congress in creating new federal laws?

Which statement best completes the table? Features of the us congress: feature: members are selected in statewide elections – ? – chamber is part of a bicameral federal legislature

What action did the marbury vs. madison ruling make possible?

The supreme court voids a new tax because it unconstitutionally targets religious minorities

The supreme court overturns a state law banning the publication of a novel some found offensive

Which level(s) of the federal judicial system has/have only appellate jurisdiction? Level3 supreme court – level2 us courts of appeal – level1 us district courts

What does the US constitution give the president the exclusive power to do?

Which legislative tool would a senator most likely use to prevent a bill she dislikes from becoming law if a majority of her colleagues support it?

Which legislative tool would a senator most likely seek to use to ensure a bill he supports becomes law even if the president strongly opposes the bill?

What is the next step in the legislative v process after a bill is sponsored and introduced to the House of Representatives?

What is the next step in the legislative process after a committee has reported a measure to the senate?

What is the next step in the legislative process after a bill is sent to a committee?

How could one of the major organizations within the federal government most effectively prevent the president’s nominee from serving as a federal judge? The president has nominated one of his personal friends to fill a federal appellate court vacancy

How could one of the major organizations within the federal government most effectively interfere with congress’s plan to enact and implement this new law? Leaders from both parties in congress have come together to pass a new law

Which action did the Marbury v. Madison ruling make possible?

How are the president’s cabinet and the Executive Office of the President (EOP) similar?

4.1.3 Quiz

Which of these actions would violence a First Amendment protection?

Which statement supporting restrictions on guns is most clearly based on the language of the Second Amendment?

The police suspect a man has committed a series of robberies and arrest him. How does the Fifth Amendment protect the suspect?

Both the Ninth and Tenth Amendments are designed to ____ the power of the federal government.

According to the ninth amendment, the rights of ? are not limited to those that are specifically listed in the constitution

According to the tenth amendment, the powers of ? are limited to only those that are specifically listed in the constitution

How does the bill of rights protect individuals’ civil liberties?

A local government has plans to build a new transit station on a site where several homes are currently located. The residents do not want to move. How does the fifth amendment affect this case?

A woman accuses a local community leader of stealing from her. She is afraid of the backlash from people who are loyal to the suspected thief, but in order to bring the case to court, she is forced to reveal her identity. What part of the bill of rights is the basis for this decision?

The sixth amendment’s declaration that people accused of a crime have the right to know who their accusers are

How are these headlines related to the bill of rights? Crime boss verdict thrown out due to improper use of evidence – drug-related search warrants up 23% last year – police guild: exclusionary rule is trying our hands

How are these headlines related to the bill of rights? Judge orders christmas tree removed from state capitol building – local man writes letter to president criticizing new land – large protest expected to shut down main street thursday night

Which sentence best completes the diagram? The constitution was ratified in 1788. = ? = the bill of rights was adopted in 1791

Which of these actions would be protected by the first amendment?

Which statement supporting the right to bear arms aligns with the supreme court’s opinion in a 2010 case?

How is the us military restricted by the third amendment?

According to the fourth amendment, what can’t the police do?

How does the third amendment protect americans with regard to their homes?

A woman accused of a crime is testifying in court. How does the fifth amendment protect her?

Which statement supporting restrictions on guns aligns with the Supreme Court’s decision in a 1939 case?

What does the Fourth Amendment require the police do?

4.1.5 Quiz

Are First Amendment rights guaranteed in every situation?

In a small town, officials want to celebrate a holiday by putting religious decorations on city hall… How does this interpretation conflict with the establishment clause?

Which situation would be considered an example of the freedom of association?

Some students and school officials have claimed that the free exercise clause of the first amendment allows them to organize prayer sessions in public schools. How does this interpretation conflict with the establishment clause?

What belief is built on the first amendment’s guarantees that the government will not choose an official religion or prevent citizens from practicing any religion they choose?

A public school basketball coach begins leading players in prayer before games. What consideration would a judge use to decide how to balance the coach’s freedom of religion with the public interest?

A newspaper obtains information that would, f published, reveal that the police were close to arresting the key members in a violent gang. What consideration would a judge use to decide how to balanced freedom of the press with the public interest?

Which of these actions may be prohibited by a court, despite the first amendment’s guarantee of freedom of the press?

What circumstance limiting freedom of speech is reflected in this timeline? 1914: ww1 begins 1917: charles schenck distributes pamphlets encouraging us men to resist serving in the military 1919: the supreme court rules that schenck’s action is not protected because it poses a “clear and present danger” to safety

In the 2015 case elonis vs united states, the supreme court decided that people should not be prosecuted for threats made on social media unless it can be proved that the threats are real. What does this case indicate about first amendment rights in the 21st century?

What does it mean that the rights in the first amendment are not absolute?

Which option best completes the diagram? A museum quotes an artist’s suggestive language in an advertisement and is sued for obscenity = ? = a judge agrees and rules that the ad is protected speech

This headline reflects the fact that the first amendment’s guarantee of freedom of petition does not protect petitions that are__? Letter to governor lied about senator’s actions; writer guilty of liber

Which option best completes the diagram? “A disgruntled employee lies about his boss in a newspaper article” à ? à “A judge agrees and rules that the newspaper article is not protected speech.”

In the 2015 case Walker v. Texas Division, Sons of Confederate Veterans, Inc., the Supreme Court decided that the State of Texas was not required to offer license plates featuring the Confederate flag. What does this case indicate about First Amendment rights in the 21st century?

1914: WWI begins; 1917: Charles Schenck distributes pamphlets encouraging US men to resist serving in the military; 1919: The Supreme Court rules that Schenck’s action is not protected because it poses a “clear and present danger” to safety.” What does this timeline show about the role of the Supreme Court in defining limits on free speech?

What restriction on freedom of assembly is described in this headline? “Environmental Group Faced with SLAPP Suit; Cancels Protest”

Which part of the First Amendment says that citizens are allowed to practice any religion they choose?

HEADLINE “Police Shut Down Protests on Mayor’s Lawn” This headline reflects the fact that the First Amendment’s guarantee of assembly does not allow assembling or protesting ____.

A teen who publishes a website making fun of a movie actor is sued by the actor’s lawyers à ? à A judge agrees and rules that the website is protected speech. Which option best completes the diagram?

4.2.2 Quiz

Which option best completes the diagram? “The Fourteenth Amendment requires state governments to guarantee due process. à The Supreme Court interprets due process to mean that Bill of Rights protections apply to all the states. à ?”

What process do the events in this timeline reflect? 1925: gitlow v new york = 1961: mapp v ohio = 1963: gideon v wainwright

What did the supreme court decisions incorporating the bill of rights mean?

Which scenario best illustrates a violation of procedural due process?

Identify one result of the Fourteenth Amendment.

Which option best completes the diagram? Fifth amendment =? =guarantees due to process = applies to states = fourteenth amendment

What has benjamin gitlow been convicted for in the supreme court case gitlow v new york?

What is the difference between total and selective incorporation?

Which option best completes the diagram? ?=the supreme court interprets due process to mean that bill of rights protections apply to the states= most protections in the bill of rights are incorporated on a case-by-case basis

What did the supreme court’s interpretation of the fourteenth amendment allow the court to do?

The right to due process mean that the government:

What was the effect of the incorporation of the bill of rights?

Which bill of rights protection has not been incorporated into the fourteenth amendment so that it applies to the states?

What is the incorporation of the bill of rights?

What was dollree mapp charged with in the supreme court case mapp v ohio?

Which term describes the view that all Bill of Rights protections should apply to the states?

Which term describes the view that only fundamental Bill of Rights protections should apply to the states?

Which scenario best illustrates a violation of substantive due process?

4.2.5 Quiz

A group of high school students decide to hold a rally during school hours to protest cuts in the state’s education budget. They march through classrooms, recruiting students to join the rally. Would the tinker standard support the students’ expression of their opinions?

Administrators at a high school are concerned that there may be drugs on campus. They decide to institute random backpack checks, although they do not have search warrants. According to the precedent established by new jersey v TLO, would the administrators’ actions be legal?

What does it mean for a supreme court decision to serve as a precedent?

What changes to policing resulted from miranda v arizona?

Which instance of political expression would be considered pure speech?

Which instance of political expression would be considered symbolic speech?

Which statement would most likely be made by an opponent of the supreme court’s decision in engel v vitale?

Which statement would most likely be made by a supporter of the supreme court’s decision in engel v vitale?

What can landmark cases produce that help courts decide how to interpret certain laws?

What defines landmark supreme court cases?

Which option best completes the diagram? ?=the supreme court rules that states must provide lawyers for poor defendants in felony cases= states establish public defenders’ offices to represent defendants who can’t afford lawyers

What do the supreme court decisions described in this timeline have in common? 1919: the SC upholds charles schenck’s conviction for publishing an anti war pamphlet that interfered with the military 1969: the SC overturns ku klux klan leader clarence brandenburg;s conviction for giving a speech supporting violence 1989: the SC overturns gregory lee johnson’s conviction for burning an american flag in protest

What do the events in this timeline suggest about the supreme court’s establishment of test in civil liberties cases? 1919: the SC establishes the clear and present danger test in schenck v united states 1968: the SC establishes the o’brien test in us b o’brien 1969: the SC established the imminent lawless action test in brandenburg v ohio

In schenck v united states and other free speech cases, the supreme court tried to balance free speech with

In Schenck v. United States, when did the supreme court say speech could be more dangerous to the country?

Which civil liberty listed in the fifth amendment was at issue in miranda v arizona?

In katz v united states, the supreme court ruled that tapping a public phone without a warrant violated the ____.

In katz v united states, the supreme court ruled on whether police could tap a public phone without a warrant. Identify the test that resulted from this case

In katz v united states, the supreme court ruled on whether police could tap a public phone without a warrant. Identify one way in which the case is legally significant.

In katz v united states, the supreme court ruled on whether police could tap a public phone without a warrant violated the:

In katz v united states, the supreme court ruled on whether police could tap a public phone without a warrant violated the defendant’s:

How did the SC’s decision in schenck v united states affect free speech?

Which instance of political expression would be considered speech plus?

4.3.3 Quiz

What do these headlines say about how the SC has addresses the principle of equality on which the us was founded? Public schools in washington dc, to be desegregated – virginia military institute to admit first class of female cadets – supreme court says states cannot forbid same-sex marriage

What do these headlines say about how the SC has addresses the principle of equality on which the us was founded? Court rules that separate car act does not violate equal protection – decision in brown case: segregated schools forbidden

What do the events in this timeline suggest about how the supreme court has interpreted equal protection? 1954: hernandez v texas 1960: boynton v virginia 2015: obergefell v hodges

What do the events in this timeline suggest about how the supreme court has protected the civil rights of minority groups? 1954: hernandez v texas 1960: boynton v virginia 2015: obergefell v hodges

What do the events in this timeline suggest about how the Supreme Court has interpreted equal protection? 1978: Regents of the University of California v. Bakke; 1996: United States v. Virginia; 2015: Obergefell v. Hodges

How did the supreme court’s decision in brown v board of education relate to its earlier decision in plessy v ferguson?

Which statement aligns with the supreme court’s ruling in brown v board of education?

Which statement represents the conclusion of psychologists who testified in the supreme court case brown v board of education?

Which law would a court most likely use intermediate scrutiny to examine?

Which law would a court most likely use strict scrutiny to examine?

Which law would a court most likely use rational basis review to examine?

Which change is most likely to have affected how the supreme court has ruled on equal protection over time?

Which part of the fourteenth amendment gives congress the power to make sure the amendment is not violated?

Which part of the Fourteenth Amendment declares that states cannot pass laws infringing on citizens’ rights?

Which case is the excerpt most likely from? The power to assign to a particular coach obviously implies the power to determine to which race

The reconstruction amendments aimed to prevent the __ from passing laws limiting citizens’ rights

What did the supreme court establish with its ruling that public schools in washington dc, could not be segregated?

What is one possible result of the supreme court becoming more diverse over time?

After a 1954 supreme court decision, to what two types of institutions did the equal protection clause of the fourteenth amendment apply?

State governments and the federal government

The Reconstruction Amendments were passed to:

What is one possible reason the Supreme Court’s interpretation of equal protection has changed over time?

4.3.6 Quiz

What is the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)?

What type of discrimination did Sylvia Mendez help end?

What factor or factors led to sylvia mendez being denied her civil rights?

What do the montgomery bus boycott, the united farm workers strike, the american indian movement’s occupation of alcatraz island, and the asian americans for equality demonstration against discrimination in the construction industry have in common?

Which statement most likely be made by an opponent of affirmative action?

What is a protected class, as defined by the equal employment opportunity commission?

Which action is a form of grassroots activism that supported or opposed same-sex marriage?

How did the teachings of mohandas gandhi affect cesar chavez during the delano grape strike?

What does this timeline suggest about the feminist movement? 1920: women gain the right to vote 1971: the national women’s political caucus is founded to support women political leaders 2015: 5 out of 50 states have female governors

Which set of events is listed in chronological order?

Which set of events is listed in chronological order?

What is an example of grassroots activism that supported or opposed same-sex marriage?

What do these headlines suggest about the status of undocumented immigrants in the us? Court rules undocumented immigrants entitled to due process – senator proposes limits on health care for undocumented workers – arizona requires immigrants to carry proof of legal status

What do these headlines suggest about undocumented immigrants’ civil liberties? “Court Rules Undocumented Immigrants Entitled to Due Process; Undocumented Worker Deported Without Trial, Lawyer Says; Immigrant Rights Group Protests Expedited Removals”

What does this timeline suggest about the feminist movement? 1920: Women gain right to vote; 1971: The National Women’s Political Caucus is founded to support women political leaders; 2015: Five out of 50 states have female governors

What was the result of Cesar Chavez going on a hunger strike to protest conditions for grape pickers?

How did the 26 amendment address concerns about age discrimination?

Which statement would most likely be made by a supporter of affirmative action?

How did the original Age Discrimination in Employment Act expand the rights of older workers?

How was the Age Discrimination in Employment Act amended in 1986?

4.4.2 Test

“During a trial, a woman charged with tax fraud refuses to testify in court or answer the prosecutor’s questions. The jury…” The rights violated in this scenario are guaranteed under which amendment in the BIll of Rights?

“Daily News 1996: Decision in Miranda v. Arizona Protects Suspects”

What was the effect of supreme Court decision described in this headline?

How did the Supreme Court’s interpretation of equal protection clause differ in Plessy v. Ferguson and Brown v. Board of Education rulings?

Which statement best summarizes the evolution of the supreme court’s interpretation of free speech during the 20th century?

Which statement best summarizes why the government sometimes places limits on the 1st amendment right to freedom of speech?

Which statement best summarizes the evolution of free speech in the us during the 20th century?

What was the major motivation behind the passage of the 13, 14, and 15 amendments?

What tactic did many african american and asian american activists use to advocate for equal rights during the civil rights movements?

What tactic did american indian activists use in the 1960s and 1970s that differed from tactics used by african american and hispanic american activists?

What tactic did african americans and hispanic americans activists use to advocate for equal rights during the civil rights movement?

Which claim would a judge who supports selective incorporation agree with?

Which statement best completes the diagram? The 14 amendment is passed = courts interpret the equal protection clause as requiring racial and ethnic groups to be treated equally = ?

Which statement best completes the diagram? The 14 amendment is passed = marginalized groups use the equal protection clause to fight for their right = ?

What difference do the supreme court rulings in plessy v ferguson and brown v board of education most reflect?

Which action would most likely cause the equal employment opportunity commission to intervene?

What was the effect of the supreme court decision described in this headline? In engel v vitale, court rules that school board cannot sponsor prayer

What was the effect of the supreme court decision described in this headline? Court finds schenck guilty for publishing anti-war pamphlet

Which statement best completes the diagram? The bill of rights is added to the constitution, preventing the federal government from violating citizens’ fundamental rights = ? = the supreme court interprets due process as requiring state governments to provide some bill of rights protections

How did the federal government contribute to equality for women during the 1960s?

The 2 amendment would most likely prevent the federal government from passing which law?

How did the supreme court reinterpret civil liberties in katz v us?

The rights violated in this scenario are guaranteed under which amendment in the bill of rights? A citizen calls the police to report that her home was robbed. A police officer decides to search the neighbors’ homes for the stolen property.

“A recent immigrant to the US is accused of stealing a car…” The rights violated in this scenario are guaranteed under which amendment in the Bill of Rights?

How did the supreme court reinterpret civil liberties in tinker v des moines?

According to the lemon test, should the supreme court find the law constitutional or unconstitutional, and why? A state passes a law that orders all state courthouses to openly display passages from christian, muslim, jewish, hindu, and buddhist texts that discuss the importance

“A state passes a law honoring the state’s Catholic schools. The law says that the schools have a long history of excellent education and that the state recommends them as a good choice for families. A Muslim private school sues the state, claiming the First Amendment is being violated.” According to the Lemon test, should the Supreme Court find the law constitutional or unconstitutional, and why?

According to the Lemon test, should the Supreme Court find the law constitutional or unconstitutional, and why? “A state has passed a law providing tax dollars to Catholic charites. However, the state will need to work closely with each charity to ensure the money is being sent appropriately….”

Which of these rights is protected by the first amendment?

How did the supreme court reinterpret civil liberties in gideon v wainwright?

What is one example of the government limiting individual rights to protest the rights of others?

What is one example of the government limiting individual rights to protest the public interest?

Which question is most relevant to a court when determining whether a particular type of speech can be limited?

What principle is the lawyer relying on to question the new law? Congress passes a new law authorizing federal authorities to search the home of anyone suspected of supporting

Which argument would supporters of selective incorporation most likely make?

What principle is the lawyer relying on to question the new law? A group of gun owners sues the government after congress passes a law banning a wide range of firearms

“A stand-up comedian is accused of violating a new state law that makes it illegal to insult someone based on his or her gender, race, or religion. He is ordered to pay a steep fine and told that he cannot appeal the penalty. The comedian’s lawyer claims that this is unfair, as the law had not been widely publicized. She also argues that denying defendants the right to appeal is a violation of state law.” What principle is the lawyer relying on to defend her client?

How were the tinker v des moines and new jersey v tlo cases similar?

How are the fourth and fifth amendments similar?

How are the 6, 7 and 8 amendments similar?

What role did congress play in expanding rights for marginalized americans during the 20th century?

What was one result of the 13, 14, and 15 amendments?

How were the Miranda v. Arizona and Gideon v. Wainwright cases similar?

What was the most important difference between the Supreme Court’s rulings in Plessy v. Ferguson and Brown v. Board of Education?

What role has the Supreme Court played in expanding rights for LGBT Americans in the 21st century?

“The Bill of Rights is added to the Constitution, preventing the federal government from violating citizens’ fundamental rights.” → “The Fourteenth Amendment is passed, preventing state governments from denying citizens due process of laws.” → ?” Which statement best completes the diagram?

What do courts try to determine before they rule on whether the government can limit First Amendment free speech rights in a certain situation?

5.1.2 Test

Which speaker is most likely to feel represented in the US government?

Which statement most accurately describes the role of the Democratic and Republican parties in US politics?

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“If you finish second or third, you’re out of luck. This isn’t one of those proportional systems where 10 percent of the vote gets your party….”

Which factor supporting the two-party does the passage describe?

Which activity is not one of the primary ways political parties shape public policy?

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Which statement accurately describes the relationship between the national, state, and local levels of political parties?

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Which statement most accurately describes presidential elections?

Which statement describes a primary role of political parties in helping citizens engage with the US government?

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“The US Constitution is written with no mention of political parties” → ? → “The two-party system emerges with the creation of the Federalist and Democratic-Republican parties.” Which opinion best completes the diagram?

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“The Democratic Party in Bolsa County is working hard to get a local candidate elected to the state legislature. The leaders of the Bolsa County Democrats plan her campaign and raise money on her behalf, while local citizens go door to door to explain her policies to their neighbors. On Election Day, many Democrats turn out to vote for the candidate. She is elected and heads to the state capitol to start her new job.” Which groups that make up political parties are represented in this passage?

“A. Holding a press conference in order to explain the party’s position on a current controversy; B. Encouraging a famous actor who belongs to the party to speak out on a particular issue;

C. Building alliances between party members from different branches of government”

Which items in the list are methods a political party might use to influence public opinion?

“Personally, I think a lot of people won’t support third-party candidates because they might not be effective. If a third-party candidate gets into office, he or she will have a hard time accomplishing anything, since members of the two major parties vote together and control most things.” Which factor supporting the two-party system does the passage describe?

“Sure, there could be any number of political parties, but our election system doesn’t really support that. A third-party candidate….”

Which factor supporting the two-party system does the passage describe?

“Speaker 1: I always end up voting for a third-party candidate because the major parties don’t represent my beliefs. The candidates I support hardly ever get into office, though, because they don’t have as much funding.

Speaker 2: Politics in the United States is all based on capitalism, which I completely oppose. I don’t think there’s any real difference between the major parties, since they both support the capitalist system.

Speaker 3: I fully believe in the Democratic Party’s mission to make social change. However, I don’t think it can achieve any of its goals in the face of Republican opposition. I don’t even bother to vote anymore.

Speaker 4: I’ve had old-fashioned, conservative values ever since I was a kid. I trust the Republican Party leadership to make sure those values are translated into laws.”

Which speaker is most likely to feel represented in the US government?

Which activity is a primary responsibility of political parties at the national level?

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Which activity is a primary responsibility of political parties at the local level?

5.1.4 Test

Which description best illustrates an interest group’s use of public pressure to indirectly influence policy?

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“Speaker 1: Our forests are an important ecosystem for plants and animals, yet they’re shrinking rapidly.

Speaker 2: You’re going to lose the support of the teachers’ union if we don’t see an increase in wages.

Speaker 3: Allowing individual stores to ban customers from carrying guns is a violation of the 2nd amendment.

Speaker 4: There has been significant concern among the elderly over the increased use of electronic voting.”

Which speaker most likely represents an economic interest group?

“Speaker 1: Stunt performers are the unsung heroes of movies, but few of them can afford health insurance.

Speaker 2: We need to create tougher laws to protect same-sex couples from discrimination.

Speaker 3: New zoning laws are making it difficult for building contractors to make a living.

Speaker 4: The warning labels on medications are too hard to read, even for people with good vision.”

Which speaker most likely represents a public interest group?

Which speaker most likely represents a special interest group?

“Before the 1960s, there were relatively few interest groups in the United States. → ??? → Today, there are many more interest groups in operation.” Which option best completes the diagram?

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How did the Honest Leadership and Open Government Act affect lobbying in the US?

Which statement about lobbyists is most accurate?

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What is one example of how interest groups often work to shape policy through the courts?

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“A group of immigrant farmworkers forms an interest group to argue for workers’ rights in their state. They cannot afford an experienced lobbyist, however, and are unable to secure meetings with important lawmakers.” Which negative aspect of interest groups does the scenario illustrate?

“A lobbyist wants a senator to change her vote on a bill supported by the lobbyist’s employer. He bribes the senator with a large donation to her personal bank account.” Which negative aspect of interest groups does the scenario illustrate?

Which statement about political action committees (PACs) is true?

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What is the primary goal of interest groups?

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“An interest group concerned with pollution finds that contamination in certain parts of a local creek are abnormally high. Its members post warning signs at two popular swimming spots and alert the news media of their findings.” Which positive function of interest groups does scenario describe?

“An interest group wants to increase a state’s budget for public education. The group investigates and files lawsuits against state lawmakers who have illegally used education dollars for other purposes.” Which positive function of interest groups does the scenario describe?

Which statement does not describe a way the Honest Leadership and Open Government Act regulates lobbying?

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“A powerful interest group represents corn growers and distributors. The group lobbies heavily for fewer regulations on high fructose corn syrup, even though studies show it’s an unhealthy ingredient.” Which negative aspect of interest groups does the scenario illustrate?

What is one way the Honest Leadership and Open Government Act affects lobbying in the United States?

Which direct strategy commonly used by interest groups involves lawsuits, legal fees , and amicus curiae briefs?

“An interest group has gathered a number of local bicyclists, many of whom have never bothered to vote before. By working together, they are able to lobby the city government to add more bike lanes to downtown streets.” Which positive function of interest groups does the scenario describe?

5.1.7 Test

Which responsibility of citizens in a democracy do the media best support?

If the media cover an issue and it gets a powerful response from the public, the media sometimes follow up by covering that response. What is the most likely outcome of these events?

What is one important activity associated with a free press?

Which method of identifying bias is most clearly used in the passage?

“Wendy is trying to learn more about the city’s role in a chemical spill that occurred a few miles from her apartment. When she finds only a very short article in the local newspaper, she searches for articles on larger newspapers’ websites to determine what might have been left out of the original article.” Which method of identifying bias is most clearly used in the passage?

A photograph of an empty police cruiser in a parking lot is accompanied by an article titled “Citizens Appalled by Thoughtless Cutbacks in Police Funding.” What method of shaping public opinion does this represent?

Which scenario is an example of social media influencing mainstream media content?

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Which statement about opinion polls is most accurate?

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What is the media’s most important role in a democracy?

Features of ______.

Advantages: is visually engaging, plays a major role in political conversation, influences the public agenda

Disadvantages: is controlled by media executives, allows little participation by everyday citizens

Which kind of media best completes the title of the graphic?

Features of ______.

Advantages: offer information and opinions on policy, allow readers to write letters to the editor, remain relevant today

Disadvantages: are controlled by media executives, have lower readership than before

Which kind of media best completes the title of the graphic?

Which kind of media best completes the title of the graphic?

What happens at the national conventions, which are held in presidential election years?

Delegates from each state select political parties’ nominees for president.

Primary elections and causes are held.

What happens when media coverage influences public opinion?

Which statement about how mass media have changed over time is most accurate?

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Which quote most clearly reflects pressure from superiors as a motivation for bias in the media?

Which statement best describes the way the Founders regarded freedom of the press?

A news website decides it will not cover a candidate’s charitable work, instead reporting on his recent votes to cut funding for education. What method of shaping public opinion does this represent?

What is one likely outcome of a political opinion poll conducted by a media outlet?

5.2.2 Test

What proportion of elected officials in the United States represents single – member districts?

Which sentence best completes the diagram ?

Which factors affect who is eligible to register to vote in the United States?

Which statement accurately describes super PACs?

Each state is divided into congressional districts to elect US representatives. Which statement about US representatives is most accurate?

To win a winner-takes-all election in the United States, what must a candidate receive?

What is one difference between open and closed primary elections?

What is one difference between closed and open primary elections?

“Even though it’s not very popular these days, I like our system. Getting together to talk about who the best candidate might be makes me feel like we’re really part of democracy. After the debate, we vote. In my state, any voter can participate. It’s all pretty informal.” What system for selecting party nominees does the passage describe?

– I believe in encouraging people to have a say, but as a Democrat, I’m not happy with our current system. I know several Republicans who helped choose our last nominee for the state legislature, and he really didn’t represent Democratic values. I think this system ends up changing the party too much.

What system for selecting party nominees does the passage describe?

As a registered Republican, I’m happy with this system — it keeps registered Democrats from voting in our primary to try to choose a weak candidate. At the same time, though, I like that independent voters are allowed to participate. This gives us a chance to encourage them to join the Republican Party

What system for selecting party nominees does the passage describe

“With the numbers in from the 2012 presidential election, state officials were able to confirm that only 48% of eligible voters in the state participated. While voting among senior citizens remained high, fewer voters under 30 participated than ever — and several minority groups had participation rates under 25%.” Which category of potential election problems does the passage describe?

Features of _____.

Role played in elections: regulating the election process, helping administer federal elections

Positions elected at this level: governors, lieutenant governors, state legislators

Which level of government best completes the title of the graphic?

Which statement most accurately describes elections in the United States?

1975: FEC

2002: BCRA

2010: citizens united s. FEC

What process do the events in the timeline reflect ?

– Increases in campaign finance regulation followed by a loosening of restrictions

1971: Congress passes FECA of 1971

1975: FED is established

2002: BCRA is passed

What process do the events in the timeline reflect?

Which statement accurately describes public campaign funds?

Which activity represents a major role that political parties play in elections?

5.2.5 Test

Which sentence most accurately describes elections in the United States?

Which statement about national conventions is most accurate ?

Which statement about presidential caucuses and primary elections is most accurate?

Which activity occurs at a party’s national convention?

What kind of polls might a candidate use to mislead voters about his or her opponent?

What kind of polls might journalists use to assess how voting has gone during an election?

“In 1972, Maine senator Edmund Muskie, who was competing for the Democratic presidential nomination, held a press conference outside while it was snowing. The news media reported that Muskie had tears on his face, even though the tears may have simply been melting snow. Muskie’s public image suffered, and he went on to lose the nomination.” What does the passage most clearly suggest about news coverage of presidential candidates?

Which statement most accurately describes a major criticism of the Electoral College system?

“The 1960 presidential election featured the first televised debate between the major party nominees. While Democratic candidate John F. Kennedy appeared tan and healthy, Republican Richard Nixon wore a suit that didn’t fit and refused to put on makeup. Most radio listeners thought Nixon performed better, but television viewers preferred Kennedy, who ended up winning the election.” Which statement best describes what happened in the debate?

Which activity is not one presidential candidates use to gain attention after entering the race?

Which statement about the Electoral College and the electoral process is most accurate?

Candidates often pledge to focus on positive messages in their advertising → Nevertheless, many run attack ads about their opponents → ???

Which sentence best completes the diagram?

“In 2028, the Republican Party controls the US Senate and the Democratic Party controls the US House of Representatives. Each party hopes its candidate can win the presidential election, giving the party more of a say in the country’s policies. It’s a close race — in the end, 51 percent of Americans vote for Republican candidate Ted Torres. Former US senator Rosa Marcus, the Democratic candidate, receives 5 more electoral votes than Torres — just enough for her to reach a total of 270 electoral votes.” According to the rules of the Electoral College, Marcus will win the election. Why might some see that as a problem?

“In 2028, the Republican Party controls the US Senate and the Democratic Party controls the US House of Representatives. Each party hopes its candidate can win the presidential election, giving the party more of a say in the country’s policies. It’s a close race — in the end, 51 percent of Americans vote for Republican candidate Ted Torres. Former US senator Rosa Marcus, the Democratic candidate, receives 5 more electoral votes than Torres — just enough for her to reach a total of 270 electoral votes.” According to the rules of the Electoral College, Marcus will win the election. What adjustment to the Electoral College would change this outcome?

5.3.2 Test

Which phrase best completes the diagram?

How is a state legislature most likely to shape a state’s public policy?

What does U.S. Constitution allow each state to do?

What do states primarily use their reserved powers to regulate?

Why are state constitutions usually longer than the U.S. Constitution?

Which statement best describes the effects of the initiative, the referendum, and the recall?

Which activity is not an example of a state using its reserved powers?

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– Which activity is not an example of government participation at the local level?

– Dining at a fast- food restaurant located in a commercial zone

The principle that state governments and the federal government work together to develop national policies is known as _____.

How does the supremacy clause of the US Constitution affect the states?

How is a state judicial system most likely to shape a state’s public policy?

Which activity is not one of the states’ responsibilities regarding infrastructure?

Which phrase best completes the diagram?

“The state minimum wage is so low that I can’t support my family — but state lawmakers have said that there’s now way they’ll pass a law that raises it. I did some research and found out how to get things started on my own. I collected all the required signatures to put a new law on the ballot. Now, voters will be able to decide for themselves!” What procedure, which is available in many states, does the passage describe?

Which sentence best describes the executive branches of state governments?

What governments allow the use of the initiative, the referendum, and the recall?

“State Police Clash with Feds over Legal Marijuana”

What is this headline an example of?

What is this headline an example of?

What is this headline an example of?

5.3.4 Test

What are cities able to do under municipal home rule ?

What is one possible way a city might use zoning laws?

What is one reason citizens can more easily affect policy at the local level than at the state and federal levels?

What does the US Constitution say about the organization of local governments?

What are the major forms of local government in the United States?

What can cities restrict through zoning laws?

Which sentence best describes how the relationship between municipal power and state power has changed over time?

Speaker 1: There’s no substitute for having a professional administrator run our city. It means the city works like a business, which is how it should be.

Speaker 2: Electing specific leaders to handle areas where they have the greatest expertise is the most efficient way to govern. It has worked well for a long time, after all.

Speaker 3: The fact that everyone can attend meetings to vote on town business means our town comes pretty close to pure democracy.

Speaker 4: I like that in our city, executive and legislative powers are handled separately. That’s how the federal government works too.

Which speaker is expressing a positive opinion about an aspect of the mayor-council plan of municipal government?

Features of _____.

Organization: citizens elect representatives, citizens communicate wishes to representatives before meetings, representatives attend meetings and vote on citizens’ behalf

Popularity: used in less than 1 percent of municipalities

Which form on municipal government best completes the title of the chart?

“In 2014, the city of Denton, Texas passed a local initiative that prohibited ‘fracking’ — the practice of breaking up rocks underground to release natural gas — out of concern over its environmental effects. In response, the Texas state legislature passed a bill in 2015 declaring that only the state government could regulate the oil and gas industry in any major way.” How else could the state have attempted to ensure that fracking continued?

Why might municipal home rule not affect cities’ powers in this case?

Which service would most likely be handled by a special district?

Which statement about counties is most accurate?

5.4.2 Test

Features of _____.

Allowed to participate: all registered voters, regardless of party membership

Advantages: do not involve extensive meetings or debates, encourage voter participation

Which option best completes the title of the graphic?

Which statement about counties is most accurate

How is a presidential election different from elections for most local, state, and other federal offices?

What is the best title for this graphic, which is about one method presidential candidates use to communicate with the public?

Which statement best completes this diagram?

What possible disadvantage of interest groups does this scenario illustrate?

What possible disadvantage of interest groups does this scenario illustrate?

What possible disadvantage of interest groups does this scenario illustrate?

Which statement most accurately describes the relationship between state governments and the federal government?

What are two common strategies that interest groups use to shape public policy?

What is one major factor that can result in biased news stories?

Which procedure gives citizens of some states more influence over their government?

Which statement describes a typical role or roles of a county government?

Which statement describes a typical role or roles of a special a special district?

Which category is not one of the major responsibilities of state government?

Which role of political parties does the passage most clearly illustrate?

What conclusion about the media can be drawn from these headlines?

What conclusion about the functioning of today’s media can be drawn from these headline?

What is one way political parties shape public policy?

Which diagram most accurately explains changes in media over time?

How is a presidential election different from elections for most local, state, and other federal offices?

Who attends each party’s national convention, which is held in a presidential election year?

Which statement accurately describes state governments’ interaction with local governments?

Which statement accurately describes one aspect of campaign finance?

How did the Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act affect campaign funding and spending?

6.4.2 Test

“Economy Contracting, Experts Report” “Fed Announces Decrease in Interest Rates” “Banks Request Lowered Reserve Ratio”

Which monetary policy strategy of the Federal Reserve do these headlines reflect?

Which action is the responsibility of the executive branch in creating a policy?

The president sends representatives to meet with another country’s government to try to persuade the country to adopt environmental protection measures.

What tool of foreign policy is this an example of?

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What is one role of Congress in determining the federal budget?

Which activity is not one of the states responsibilities regarding education?

Which activity is an example of the involvement of Congress in implementing the American with Disabilities Act?

Which activity is an example of the involvement of federal agencies in implementing the American with Disabilities Act?

What is true of the federal level of government and the state and local level in the creation of public policy?

Which statement would most likely be made by a supporter of the Great Society?

Which statement would most likely be made by an opponent of the Great Society?

Which action is an example of public policy?

The Great Depression → ? → The New Deal → The Social Security Administration

Which option best completes in the diagram?

US human rights policy in the 20th and 21st centuries tried to balance the need to promote human rights abroad with the need to ______.

What is one requirement of the Affordable Care Act?

What was one development in education policy during the 20th and 21st centuries?

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The United States refuses to buy a country’s products unless it ends a weapons development program. What tool of foreign policy is this an example of?

The United States is a member of the ____ to work with other nations to promote free trade.

Why does the United States use sanctions as a tool of foreign policy?

Why does the United States use embargoes as a tool of foreign policy?

What was one consequence of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks?

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What is one major goal of U.S. economic foreign policy?

How would the US government most likely react to a boom in the economy?

7.1.2 Test

Which of the following people would not be considered a noncitizen in the United States?

Which of the following people would be considered an American citizen by birth?

Which statement is an accurate summary of how American citizenship has changed over time?

Which group of people was most affected by the 19th Amendment?

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Which group of people was most directly affected by the 26th Amendment?

Rights of American Citizens

Voting in elections, the ability to leave and return to the country, protection of the American government while abroad, protection from deportation, ?

How did the 14th Amendment affect citizenship in the United States?

Which of the following best defines an American citizen by birth?

7.1.4 Test

Be at least 18 years old

Not be currently on active duty in the military

Not be already serving on another jury

Be able to read and write in English

Which other qualification must someone meet before he or she can serve on a jury?

What is a direct effect of citizens voting?

How could a citizen best ensure he or she remains informed?

Which cause-and-effect diagram best illustrates one main effect of informed citizens on the political system?

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What is true of public service?

Respecting other opinions:

Which statement is true of the Selective Service?

What is most likely to happen if people read sources they disagree with?

How does civic participation primarily influence the political process in the United States?

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Who must obey the law in the United States?

What is the direct effect of citizens voting?

If citizens stated these concerns, which one could be solved by spending tax money?

Which obligation is required of all citizens?

What is an example of public service?

Why is it important to respect other political opinions?

7.2.2 Test

Literacy tests were designed to:

“Section 1. The right of citizens of the United States to vote in any primary or other election for President or Vice President, for electors for President or Vice President, or for Senator or Representative in Congress, shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or any state by reason of failure to pay any poll tax or other tax.” What problem did this amendment solve?

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“No voting qualification or prerequisite to voting, or standard, practice, or procedure shall be imposed or applied by any State or political subdivision to deny or abridge the right of any citizen of the United States to vote on account of race or color.” According to this excerpt, why was the act necessary?

“Section 1. The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of race, color, or previous condition of servitude.” Why did this amendment require additional enforcement?

“Section 1. The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of race, color, or previous condition of servitude.” Why was this amendment necessary?

What was the purpose of the 26th Amendment?

Which argument led most directly to the passage of the twenty-sixth Amendment?

Which legislation was responsible for changing the voting age in the United States?

Why was Rosa Parks significant to the civil rights movement?

Which statement best describes the significance of Carrie CHapman Catt to the women’s rights movement?

Which tactic was primarily used by the civil rights movement in the 1950s and 1960s?

Why was the 19th Amendment necessary?

Which statement best describes the significance of Susan B. Anthony to the women’s rights movement?

Why were the Selma to Montgomery marches significant to the civil rights movement?

Prior to the passage of the 19th Amendment, what was the state of voting rights for women in the United States?

“The Congress finds that the requirement of the payment of a poll tax as a precondition to voting (i) precludes persons of limited means from voting or imposes unreasonable financial hardship upon such persons as a precondition to their exercise of the franchise, (ii) does not bear a reasonable relationship to any legitimate State interest in the conduct of elections, and (iii) in some areas has the purpose or effect of denying persons the right to vote because of race or color. Upon the basis of these findings, Congress declares that the constitutional right of citizens to vote is denied or abridged in some areas by the requirement of the payment of a poll tax as a precondition of voting.” According to this excerpt, what situation did the Voting Rights Act make illegal?

(above) according to this excerpt, why was the Voting Rights Act needed to enforce xthe 15th amendment?

Poll taxes were designed to:

What situation led most directly to the passage of the 26th Amendment?

Which legislation was responsible for granting voting rights for African Americans?

7.2.5 Test

Which statement best describes the role of voters in the American system of democracy?

Why is voter apathy a problem in the US?

How can a citizen best become more informed about current issues?

Which diagram most effectively shows how a voter influences policy?

Daily News: Angry Citizens Ask Questions about Pollution at Congressman’s Campaign Event

What is likely to result from the event referred to in the headline?

What statement most accurately describes the trend shown in this graph?

Which statement best describes voting in the United States?

Which of the following is not an available option for registering to vote?

Which situation is an example of a citizen participating in the political process?

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Which statement most likely comes from a voter who is informed?

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Why should citizens be informed about current issues?

Which of the following is not a cause of over apathy?

Voters play an essential role in the American system of democracy by:

How is the American system of democracy most dependent on woters?

7.3.3 Test

Which task do volunteers for a political campaign usually do?

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Only members of a political party can:

Checklist: Running for Public Office

Have a passion for the issues

Choose the appropriate office

Know the requirements for the political office you want

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Which item best completes the list?

Which is a common method of political advocacy?

The speaker of which statement would be best served by joining an interest group?

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Political Canvassing Activities

Answering phone calls

Going door-to-door with party materials

Working booths at local festivals

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Which item best completes the chart?

In which diagram are the steps listed in chronological order?

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Which of the following is an example of an interest group?

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Why might citizens choose to join a political party?

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Which situation is the best illustration of effective political advocacy?

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A voter who is not registered as a Republican:

7.4.2 Test

What type of activity does this passage describe?

Which situation would most likely result from citizens engaging in civic participation?

How is the success of an interest group measured?

What arguement best responds to citizens who do not vote because they feel that their votes do not make a difference?

Why might a citizen participate in canvassing activities?

Which person most directly affected voting rights for African Americans?

Which statement reflects a citizen’s need to increase his or her civic participation?

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Speaker 1: I would like a government job.

Speaker 2: I am concerned that LGBT rights are not fully protected.

Speaker 3: I have recently retired from the military.

Speaker 4: I support a third-party candidate in my local election.

Which speaker would most benefit from joining an interest group?

What is a required part of the process of voting in a general election?

Which constitutional amendment expanded the right to vote?

What is the most direct method of political participation?

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Which situation is the best example of effective political advocacy?

What is the correct order of steps in the naturalization process?

Which statement is most likely that of an informed voter?

Which action is a legal as well as an ethical obligation of American citizens?

– Paying income taxes

What voluntary action can be taken by citizens who want to make a political difference beyond voting?

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Which diagram best illustrates how the passage of the 24th Amendment changed voting rights in the United States?

Why might a citizen work on a political campaign?

What is true of voter turnout in the United States?

Why might a citizen join a political party?

Which person is a naturalized US citizen

Civic Obligations of American Citizens

Pay taxes

Obey laws

Register, if required, for the military selective service

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Which item completes the list?

Which statement correctly summarizes why civic participation is important in a democracy?

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8.1.2 Test (Final online)

“A country’s government is designed to balance power between the legislative and executive branches. Every two years, citizens may vote for leaders to represent them in a national legislature with the ability to pass laws. Every six years, however, citizens vote for the head of the powerful executive branch, which enforces the law. This means that the legislative and executive branches are often led by members of political parties with different beliefs and values.” The country being described has a government that most resembles which type of democracy?

“But when a long train of abuses and usurpations, pursuing invariably the same Object evinces a design to reduce [the people] under absolute Despotism, it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such Government, and to provide new Guards for their future security.” The excerpt most reflects which Enlightenment idea?

Speaker 1: The state governments should continue to have more power than the federal government.

Speaker 2: The federal government should have the power to collect taxes.

Speaker 3: It’s important that the Constitution include a bill of rights.

Speaker 4: The legislature set up by the Constitution doesn’t have enough members.

Which speaker would most likely be aligned with the Federalists in the fight over the ratification of the US Constitution?

Which speaker would most likely be aligned with the Federalists in the fight over the ratification of the US Constitution?

Speaker 4

Speaker 1: A permanent army endangers the liberties of the people.

Speaker 2: The legislature set up by the Constitution doesn’t have enough members.

Speaker 3: The last thing we want is a federal government that is toos trong.

Speaker 4: A bill of rights could end up limited which rights are protected by the federal government.

Which development resulted from the Supreme Court’s Citizens United v. FEC ruling in 2010?

Which speaker would most likely be aligned with the Federalists in the fight over the ratification of the US Constitution?

What role do state legislatures and the US Congress play in the policy-making process?

A constitutional amendment is passed by two-thirds of the House and Senate. → The amendment is approved by three-fourths of the states. → The amendment is added to the US Constitution. What was the process illustrated in the diagram designed to do?

The efforts of feminist activists in the 1960s and 1970s led most directly to which outcome?

Which element of the US government most reflects the constitutional principle of rule of law?

Which scenario is an accurate example of how branches of the federal government can check each other’s power?

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How does the principle of federalism affect the US government?

Features of _____.

Structure: Has nine members, meets for sessions lasting several months

Powers: determines whether laws are constitutional, resolves disputes between the states

Which government organization best completes the title of the graphic?

Which statement accurately describes how the Senate and the president influence the US judiciary?

Why is power of judicial review important to US democracy?

How does judicial review affect the US government?

Why is judicial review an important aspect of the US government?

Which action would most likely be protected under the First Amendment?

How are the due process clauses in the Fifth and Fourteenth amendments similar?

What aspect of equal protection did the Supreme Court consider when it ruled against segregation in public schools?

Legal challenges brought by marginalized groups in the 1940s and 1950s led most directly to which outcome?

How do political parties in the US help citizens engage with their government?

What is one typical way interest groups participate in the US political process?

Which scenario is not an example of one of the major ways media coverage shapes public opinion?

How did the creation of super PACs influence US election campaigns beginning in 2010?

Voters select the parties’ presidential nominees through primaries and caucuses. → Each party’s presidential candidate uses speeches, debates, and advertising to try to win support from voters. → ?

Which statement best completes the diagram of the presidential election process?

Which responsibilities are typically handled by local governments, but not by state governments?

The use of which foreign policy tool is described in the passage?

What role do executive departments and agencies play in the policy-making process?

How does the government typically change fiscal policy to try to keep the economy stable during a period of rapid economic growth?

“An eastern European dictatorship has invaded and occupied a neighboring country. The president of the US tries to pressure the dictatorship to end its occupation by banning the country from trading with US companies. US allies follow the same policy, preventing the dictatorship from importing a wide range of goods. The country eventually gives in and ends the occupation.” The use of which foreign policy tool is described in the passage?

How has the United States’ anti-terrorism foreign policy affected other countries?

Which element of the US government most reflects the constitutional principle of republicanism?

Which action is a civic obligation, not just a civic responsibility?

Which element of the US government most reflects the constitutional principle of federalism?

Which statement accurately describes the powers of Congress and the president over military affairs?

Features of _____.

Structure: is divided into two chambers, includes committees and subcommittees

Powers: sets federal tax rates, can declare war

Which government organization best completes the title of the graphic?

How does the due process clause in the 5th Amendment differ from the due process clause in the 14th Amendment?

How does the due process clause in the 14th Amendment differ from the due process clause in the 5th Amendment?

The country being described has a government that most resembles which type of democracy?

Which action is a civic responsibility but not a civic obligation?

How did the Supreme Court interpret the equal protection clause of the Fourteenth Amendment from the 1950s through the 2010s?

“A country’s government is controlled by a powerful legislative branch. Every two years, citizens may vote for leaders to represent them in a national legislature. This legislature makes all the laws in the country. The political party that holds a majority in the legislature appoints one of its members to head the weaker executive branch, which enforces and administers the laws.” The country being described has a government that most resembles which type of democracy?

How are state governments most similar to the federal government?

Which scenario is not an example of one of the primary motivations for bias in media coverage?

How do the major political parties in the US get citizens more interested in the political process?

“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness.” The excerpt most reflects which Enlightenment idea?

Why are the health and stability of the US economy a major concern for countries around the world?