The bill is sent to committee for study., The bill is sent to the governor for support., The bill is published in newspapers for comment., The bill is reviewed by a judge for constitutionality., Which is one constitutional requirement to be eligible to be elected as president of the US?, a resident for at least 20 years, previous government service, a member of a political party, at least 35 years of age, , It provides defendants a jury of their peers., It allows lawyers to call witnesses for defendants., It allows defendants to set aside fines they cannot pay., It provides defendants legal representation if they cannot afford it., Which statement describes separation of powers?, Civil servants are not subject to political pressure., Presidential power is not subject to congressional oversight., Civilian authorities have control over the branches of the military., Political authority is divided among the branches of the government., , lack of checks on legislative powers, a lack of powers given to state legislatures, the lack of authority to enforce congressional acts, the lack of authority to apportion congressional districts, , Chinese immigrants, Mexican immigrants, Asian-American men, African-American men, Which statement describes the intent of checks and balances?, The government receives revenue from the people., The government receives authority from the people., No branch of government can become too powerful., No branch of government can apply concurrent powers., , 1, 2, 3, 4, What was the main reason President Harry S. Truman went to the United Nations in response to the Communist invasion of South Korea in 1950?, to advance U.S. political goals in the United Nations, to justify U.S. economic support for the United Nations, to seek international support for the defense of South Korea, to ask troops to prevent a political overthrow of South Korea, What role does the Cabinet serve at the federal level?, It advises the president on national issues and assists in operating the government. , It works with the political party in power to ensure members support the president’s agenda., It works with the major news organizations to ensure public support for upcoming legislation. , It advises government leaders on procedural matters and assists in the passage of legislation., Which statement describes a difference between the duties of state and federal governments?, The federal government builds roads., The federal government mints coins., State governments establish courts., State governments levy taxes., , He approved the colonists’ decision to use a trade boycott., He supported the election of colonial representatives to Parliament., He ignored the colonists’ demands for change in government policy., He repealed the law declaring Parliament could pass laws for the colonies. , , Ways that Corporations Influence Consumers, Ways that Citizens Support Personal Businesses, Ways that Interest Groups Influence Lawmakers, Ways that Public Officials Support Government Reforms, , They both include the sharing of powers., They both include the separation of powers., They both are examples of government processes., They both are examples of government regulations., , direct democracy, judicial review, rule of law, federalism, Which action did the U.S. government take to help make the world a safer place to live?, It helped found the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) in 1994. , It withdrew from the International Red Cross in 1863., It helped found the United Nations (UN) in 1945., It withdrew from the European Union in 1993., , U.S. Bankruptcy Court, U.S. Territorial Court, U.S. Supreme Court, U.S. Tax Court, What was the significance of Thomas Paine’s pamphlet Common Sense?, It was a published document outlining personal rights in Great Britain. , It was an influential work calling for independence from Great Britain.  , It was a popular almanac instructing colonial farmers., It was a written framework of colonial government., , Which state is the candidate a resident of?, Does the candidate have a college degree?, Does the candidate have a political background?, Which branch of the U.S. Armed Forces is the candidate a veteran of?, , Responsibility of Government to Enforce Laws, Role of Voting in Controlling Government, Role of Taxation in Providing Services, Importance of Education in Society, , Local governments collect more taxes than the federal government does., Local governments serve fewer people than the federal government does., The federal government has many more full-time employees than local governments do., The federal government has less direct interaction with the people than local governments do., , The Senate votes to confirm or deny the appointment., The federal courts vote to confirm or deny the appointment., The state governors vote to confirm or deny the appointment., The House of Representatives votes to confirm or deny the, , English policies attempted to provoke the colonists into a war against the king., English policies compelled the colonists to acknowledge the sovereignty of the king. , English policies were unable to address the economic downturn experienced by the colonies. , English policies were unable to peacefully resolve the growing political tensions in the colonies.  , Which situation is an example of double jeopardy?, A person is put on trial without a lawyer and found guilty., A person is found guilty after a trial and convicted of multiple crimes., A person is found guilty after a trial and receives an unreasonable sentence., A person is put on trial and found guilty of a crime for which he or she has already been tried. , How does a federal system of government differ from a unitary system?, The central government passes laws in a federal system., States hold some government powers in a federal system., The central government collects taxes in a federal system., Voters elect some government leaders in a federal system., , Coin money, Declare war, Regulate pollution, Punish counterfeiters, Why are people required to pass a U.S. citizenship test as part of the naturalization process?, to create a safer society, to create a healthier society, to encourage a more informed citizenry, to encourage a more privileged citizenry, Based on this photograph, which generalization can be made about how participating in this type of activity influences government?, Participation demonstrates public concerns to elected officials., Participation restricts civil rights through organized assemblies., Participation discourages multiple perspectives about pending legislation. , Participation increases money spent on advertising during election campaigns., , autocratic, communist, oligarchy, republic, , by protecting individuals from strong leaders, by sheltering government from social influences, by joining the powers of individuals and government, by balancing the powers of individuals and government, Which action is an example of a foreign-policy decision?, Congress passes a bill establishing Italian heritage month., Congress approves funds to modernize housing on a military base in Florida., The State Department issues a U.S. presidential permit for a bridge to be built from Michigan to Canada., The State Department honors a former U.S. ambassador to India, This political cartoonist would likely argue that this situation involves a violation of which type of law?, civil law, juvenile law, constitutional law, administrative law, Which document was an agreement by early American settlers that provided for self-government?, The U.S. Constitution, The Mayflower Compact, The Articles of Confederation, The Declaration of Independence, , No one is outside the law., No one is without legal representation., Everyone is subject to a grand jury indictment., Everyone is guaranteed equal representation in government., Which course of action should replace the question mark?, Students call on athletes to boycott practices., Students collect signatures on a petition., Students organize a boycott of classes., Students disrupt a public meeting., Which statement describes a difference between civil law and criminal law?, Only civil cases can be appealed to the highest court., Criminal cases involve offenses harmful to the public., Civil cases involve offenses punishable by jail time., Only criminal cases are ruled on by a jury., , Colonists were unable to pay their taxes., Colonists were unable to petition the king., Colonists were unable to participate in their government., Colonists were unable to play a part in community service., How was the demand for women’s suffrage settled?, A petition was addressed to the U.S. Supreme Court., An amendment was added to the U.S. Constitution., The U.S. President issued an executive order., The U.S. Congress passed a law., , to get people to buy a certain product, to get people to act a certain way, to get people to be sympathetic, to get people to be caring, , No person shall be compelled to testify against himself or herself., The accused shall be confronted with the witnesses against him or her., No person shall be subject for the same offense to be twice put in jeopardy. , The accused shall have the compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his or her favor. , , The Amendment Process, The Nomination Process, The Lawmaking Process, The Appellate Process, Which constitutional issue is associated with the 1966 U.S. Supreme Court case of Miranda v. Arizona?, rights of the government, rights of the accused, freedom of religion, freedom of speech, Why do both the U.S. President and the U.S. Senate have the power to approve judges to the federal courts?, to ensure that the branches work together, to expand the power of the executive branch, to increase the power of the legislative branch, to ensure that the branches seek voter support, , Many have economies that are dependent on the United States., Many have been strong allies of the United States., Most have been strong supporters of communists., Most have parliamentary governments., During the ratification process, which complaint did the Anti-Federalists have with the U.S. Constitution?, It failed to protect individual rights., It failed to recognize regional differences., It failed to provide for fair local representation., It failed to create a strong central government., Why is it important to understand that U.S. domestic and foreign policies can be closely linked?, Many U.S. government regulations influence both national and international businesses., Many U.S. government decisions influence both national and international actions. , Many U.S. government laws involve both national and international procedures., Many U.S. government actions involve both national and international citizens., , The Constitution establishes a two-house legislature., B The Constitution grants executive power over foreign policy., C The Constitution makes the legislature the strongest branch of government., The Constitution distributes power among the three branches of government., Which purpose of the government as stated in the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution influenced the creation of a national court system?, establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, promote the general welfare, secure the blessings of liberty.

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