1) Which right was established by the Magna Carta? a) the right to assemble b) the right to vote c) the right to freedom of speech d) the right to trial by jury e) the right to petition 2) Which grievance contributed to the American colonists' desire for independence? a) British policies had made frontier lands too expensive b) The King had denied the colonists their freedom of religion c) The British government had taxed without the colonist's consent. d) The British government had a large war debt. e) The British treated the French better than the colonists. f) The King refused to send shipments of tea to the colonists. 3) Which complaint against King George III is stated in the Declaration of Independence? a) He forced slavery upon the colonists. b) He had required the colonists to trade with the French merchants. c) He failed to defend the colonists from the French and Indian War. d) He paid the colonists taxes he earned from the tea sold. e) He had quartered his troops among the colonists. f) He ignored the governors. 4) According to the Declaration of Independence, what was an "unalienable right" that all governments should protect? a) the right to social equality b) the right to personal liberty c) the right to religious equality d) the right to elect government officials e) the right of owning property f) the freedom of thought 5) How did Americans' experience under British rule influence the form of government they established under the A.O.C.? a) The new legislature had two houses, just like the British Parliament. b) The states were sovereign, just as the colonies had been under the British rule. c) The new central government was not given any power to direct the military. d) The new central government was not able to tax citizens as the British government had tried to do. e) States were not allowed to trade just like the colonists were not allowed to trade. 6) Why did the Preamble to the Constitution begin with the phrase, "We the People"? a) to indicate that the national government had limited powers b) to indicate that the states had been associated in a confederation c) to indicate that the American people were the ultimate source of its authority d) to indicate that federal power was separated among three branches 7) Identify one of the government goals listed in the Preamble? a) to protect the rights and freedom of all citizens b) to guarantee employment for all c) establish independence d) to encourage people to join the military to protect the nation 8) When the President nominates an individual to serve as Secretary of State, the Senate must confirm the appointment. Which constitutional principle does this illustrate? a) limited government b) checks and balances c) popular sovereignty d) separation of powers e) federalism 9) Which provides an example of checks and balances? a) The Supreme Court interprets the law b) The President confers with the members of Congress. c) The President vetoes legislation proposed by Congress. d) A case is appealed to a higher court for review. 10) What was one of the Anti-Federalist's strongest arguments against the Constitution? a) It did not include a President. b) It did not include a list of protected rights for individuals. c) The new central government would be too dependent on the states. d) The new central government would be too weak to protect America. 11) Which is an example of an "enumerated" power of Congress? a) the power to tax exports b) power to own a gun c) the power to operate public education d) power to declare war 12) In Congress, where does most of the work on bills take place? a) special committee b) standing committee c) conference committee d) joint committee 13) Which is an example of an "implied" power? a) Congress votes to raise income taxes b) Congress holds an investigation on a group of women in the military c) Congress declares war on a country for sponsoring terrorism d) Congress decides to close a post office in a small town on Saturday. 14) Which official chairs the proceedings of the U.S. House of Representatives? a) Pro Tempore b) Vice President c) Speaker of the House d) Majority Leader 15) What is the role of the pro tempore of the Senate? a) vote in the Senate in case there is a tie b) make sure fellow party members are present for voting on a bill c) preside over Senate proceedings if the Vice President is absent d) Next in line if the President and Vice President both die 16) The War Powers Act of 1973 limited the powers of the President as Commander in Chief. Which principle of the constitution does this illustrate? a) federalism b) limited government c) checks and balances d) separation of powers 17) When the President hosts the President of France at a dinner at the White House, what role is the President performing? a) Chief Diplomat b) Chief Legislator c) Chief Executive d) Commander in Chief 18) Which role does the President perform when speaking at a political rally in support of a candidate running for Congress? a) Economic Leader b) Party Leader c) Head of State d) Chief Executive 19) How does an executive order differ from a federal law? a) Executive orders are not subject to judicial review b) Executive orders are not limited by the Constitution c) Executive orders do not need to be approved by Congress d) Executive orders are limited to military and foreign powers 20) Article III of the Constitution established the U.S. Supreme Court. Why does this article refer to this court as "supreme"? a) It hears more cases than any other court b) to limit the power of the legislative and executive branches c) to maintain the independence of the judiciary and the separation of powers d) It has authority over all other courts in the U.S. 21) How does the appellate court differ from trial court? a) An appellate court usually has a jury b) An appellate court speaks with the defendant c) An appellate court reviews another court's decision d) An appellate court examines more witnesses 22) Which federal court is the only court to have juries? a) U.S. District Court b) U.S. Supreme Court c) U.S. Court of Appeals d) Your state supreme court 23) Which is NOT one of the freedoms listed in Amendment 1? a) assembly b) religion c) petition d) thought e) press f) speech 24) Which of these rights from the Bill of Rights helps people accused of crimes? a) right to bear arms b) right have to counsel c) right to petition the government d) eminent domain 25) Which statement best defines "due process" of law? a) Jury decides if the defendant is guilty or not guilty rather than a judge b) Trials are speedy and public c) Procedures used to ensure the laws are fair and just d) You are provided counsel if you can't afford one. 26) What protects a citizen from being punished for an act that only became a crime after the act was committed? a) right to petition for a writ of habeas corpus b) no bill of attainder c) no ex post facto d) no writ of certiorari 27) Which is considered a citizenship responsibility rather than an obligation? a) pay taxes b) obeying the law c) attending a civic meeting d) registering for the selective service 28) Which is a legal requirement for becoming a citizen? a) registering to vote b) paying income taxes c) having relatives in the U.S. d) living in the U.S. at least 5 years 29) Which statement reflects a Republican's view on the role of the government? a) less government, lower taxes, and greater personal freedom b) regulate businesses, large government c) affordable healthcare for all, free college d) lower taxes, gun restrictions 30) Which issue represents a basic disagreement between Democrats and Republicans? a) whether monopoly capitalism should be replaced by state ownership b) whether Americans should unite behind the nation against global terrorism c) whether higher levels of taxation should be imposed to pay for more public services d) whether education should be limited 31) Which best describes the main objective of a lobbyist? a) to raise campaign funds for political candidates b) to influence public decision-making for the common good c) to influence legislators on issues d) to advise political candidates on how to manage their election campaigns 32) What is one way that citizens can directly influence public policy? a) by becoming better informed about issues b) by sending petitions signed by citizens to local officials c) by watching more news d) by expressing your views to others

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