March 18th, 2019 
adminQuestion 1(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
(Citizenship 02.03 MC)
In republican government the legislative authority necessarily predominates. The remedy for this inconveniency is to divide the legislature into different branches; and to render them by different modes of election and different principles of action as little connected with each other as the nature of their common functions and their common dependence on the society will admit.Federalist No. 51
Which of the following elements of the Constitution is the author defending in this quote?
creating a federal system of government where states and federal government share power and responsibility
splitting Congress into the Senate and House of Representatives with different structures and functions
determining the process of electing the president to be through a vote of all members of the legislative branch
providing ways for the executive branch and Supreme Court to check the legislative branch’s powers and actions
Question 2(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
(Policy and Elections 03.01 MC)
What can the legislative branch do if the president vetoes a bill?
It can override the veto by requiring ratification by three-fourths of the states.
It can override the veto with a two-thirds vote of both houses of Congress.
It can appeal the veto to the Supreme Court who can rule the bill into law.
It can request that the president conduct a second review of the bill.
Question 3(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
(Policy and Elections 03.01 MC)
What happens if the Senate and House of Representatives pass two different bills on the same topic?
Congress will meet with the president to agree on one or the other bill.
The conference committee will meet and resolve the bills’ differences.
The Senate version of the bill will take precedence and go to the president.
Advisors to the president will meet with the sponsors of the proposed bills.
Question 4(Multiple Choice Worth 4 points)
(Policy and Elections 03.05 HC)
I believe as strongly as ever that we should take on illegal immigration. That’s why my administration has put more boots on the border than ever before. That’s why there are fewer illegal crossings than when I took office.President Barack Obama 2012 State of the Union Address
New U.S. Border Patrol statistics show arrests on the Arizona border were up 6 percentby about 10000from October to April even as apprehension of illegals dropped 9 percent overall. The agency uses arrests to gauge the flow of migrants; there are no precise figures on the number of illegal crossings.Associated Press May 18 2011
The quotes above reveal that the president
leaves out local statistics because focusing on nationwide data contradicts the success he claims
uses falsehoods to convince the public they should support the policy changes he wants to make
leaves out local statistics because focusing on nationwide data improves the success he is claiming
uses falsehoods to convince the public they should not support the policy changes lawmakers want
Question 5(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
(Citizenship 02.03 MC)
The proposed Constitution divides the powers of government equally between the central government and the state governments.
Which of the following best describes this quote?
It represents the perspective of a Federalist arguing for a strong centralized government.
It represents the perspective of a Federalist arguing for a weak centralized government.
It represents the perspective of an Anti-Federalist arguing for a strong central government.
It represents the perspective of an Anti-Federalist arguing for a weak central government.
Question 6(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
(Citizenship 01.01 LC)
Republic means the same as
individual rights
direct democracy
consent of the governed
representative democracy
Question 7(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
(Citizenship 01.01 LC)
In an indirect democracy major laws and rules are made by
majority vote of the people
the top executive official
elected representatives
state-level executives
Question 8(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
(Courts and Civil Liberties 04.05 MC)
2012 Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0
Which of the following makes a true statement about the relationship between GDP and democratization?
GDP and democratization tend to rise and fall together. You would expect most countries in North America to have lower levels of democracy than those of Asia.
GDP and democratization tend to rise and fall together. You would expect most countries in North American to have greater levels of democracy than those of Asia.
As GDP decreases democratization tends to increase and vice versa. You would expect most countries in North America to have lower levels of democracy than those of Asia.
As GDP decreases democratization tends to increase and vice versa. You would expect most countries in North American to have greater levels of democracy than those of Asia.
Question 9(Multiple Choice Worth 4 points)
(Policy and Elections 03.05 HC)
We’re providing more funding for our schoolsa 36 percent increase since 2001. We are requiring higher standards. We are regularly testing every child on the fundamentals.President George W. Bush 2004 State of the Union Address
For less than one percent of what our nation spends on education each year we’ve convinced nearly every state in the country to raise their standards for teaching and learningthe first time that’s happened in a generation.President Barack Obama 2012 State of the Union Address
Based on the quotes above it is reasonable to assume that
President Bush failed to achieve his policy goals related to improving education
President Obama does not carefully study the history of past presidents’ policies
President Bush thought testing was not important as a measure of school success
President Obama considers earlier efforts in reforming education to be unsuccessful
Question 10(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
(Courts and Civil Liberties 04.06 MC)
Media outlets around the world
criticized U.S. policy toward terror suspect detainees as violating human rights
supported U.S. policy toward terror suspect detainees as in line with human rights
criticized U.S. policy toward terror suspect detainees as too protective of human rights
supported U.S. policy toward terror suspect detainees as needed exceptions to human rights
Question 11(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
(Citizenship 01.01 LC)
Which of the following is an example of government affecting citizens’ daily lives?
Andy forgets to complete his chores.
Sarah has an argument with her boss.
Julie gets a speeding ticket from police.
Robb volunteers to tutor young students.
Question 12(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
(Courts and Civil Liberties 04.05 LC)
A country with a government described as an oligarchy would
be run by a small group of leaders with similar political views
conduct regular elections to select representative officials
have a single ruler who may be a monarch or dictator
determine its policies with significant citizen input
Question 13(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
(Citizenship 02.02 MC)
The Articles of Confederation
created three branches of government to reflect the principle separation of powers
exhibited the principle separation of powers by leaving most power to the states
created a weak central government reflecting early American leaders fear of tyranny
granted most of the significant powers of government to the executive branch
Question 14(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
(Courts and Civil Liberties 04.01 MC)
Which of the following types of cases would have to begin in a state-level court?
disputes over interpretation of the Constitution
disputes related to federal officials while in office
disputes arising from accident damage to property
disputes that arise from laws that govern immigration
Question 15(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
(Courts and Civil Liberties 04.01 MC)
2012 FLVS
A person or group dissatisfied with the decision of the Florida Supreme Court
could appeal the case to their U.S. District Court
could appeal the case to the U.S. Supreme Court
has no recourse because each state’s supreme court is a court of last resort
has no recourse because each state’s supreme court is an appeals court
Question 16(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
(Citizenship 02.04 LC)
A concurrent power is
expressed to national and state governments
implied to belong only to state governments
reserved only to the national government
shared by national and state governments
Question 17(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
(Courts and Civil Liberties 04.04 MC)
Which of the following cases set a precedent that segregation laws were unconstitutional in the United States?
Texas v. Johnson
Plessy v. Ferguson
Gideon v. Wainwright
Brown v. Board of Education
Question 18(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
(Policy and Elections 03.03 MC)
Which of the following quotes from the U.S. Constitution describes the requirements to be president?
a natural born Citizen have attained to the Age of thirty five Years and been fourteen Years a Resident within the United States
have attained to the Age of thirty Years and been nine Years a Citizen of the United States and who shall not when elected be an Inhabitant of that State for which he shall be chosen
have attained to the Age of twenty five Years and been seven Years a Citizen of the United States and who shall not when elected be an Inhabitant of that State in which he shall be chosen
chosen every second Year by the People of the several States and the Electors in each State shall have the Qualifications requisite for Electors of the most numerous Branch of the State Legislature
Question 19(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
(Courts and Civil Liberties 04.06 MC)
In the early 21st century the United States sent troops to both Afghanistan and Iraq to
establish democratic colonies throughout the region
prevent the support and conduct of terror activities
assist both nations in their wish for independence
focus public attention on human rights violations
Question 20(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
(Policy and Elections 03.06 MC)
2012 AP Images
The 2000 presidential election recount in Florida went on for weeks because
too many people were allowed to examine and discuss each ballot
some counties used ballots that were difficult for workers to interpret
the courts refused to make a ruling on the election to stop the process
a recount in another state caused officials to question the voting system
Question 21(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
(Citizenship 02.02 MC)
An example of an amendment to the U.S. Constitution that shows the principle of federalism is how the
26th Amendment allows 18-year-old citizens to vote in state and national elections
10th Amendment reserves rights to the states not assigned to the national government
16th Amendment allows the federal government to collect income taxes from individuals
First Amendment prevents states from taking away any of the people’s rights to free speech
Question 22(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
(Courts and Civil Liberties 04.04 MC)
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 sex.
This quote is from the
15th Amendment and protects the right of women to vote
19th Amendment and protects the right of women to vote
15th Amendment and protects the right of black males to vote
19th Amendment and protects the right of black males to vote
Question 23(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
(Courts and Civil Liberties 04.02 MC)
The minority opinion of a decided case
is the official explanation for the final ruling that will apply to the case
is unnecessary unless the power of judicial review has been employed
expresses the justification for a dissenting opinion of one or more judges
supports the ruling of the majority but rationalizes it with different reasons
Question 24(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
(Courts and Civil Liberties 04.02 MC)
The decision of the U.S. Supreme Court on a constitutional issue is
considered null and void unless the state governments must amend their laws
unofficial until the legislative branch has an opportunity to edit the related law
final unless overturned by a constitutional amendment or new court decision
subject to a review by either the executive branch or the legislative branch
Question 25(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
(Citizenship 02.01 MC)
The history of the present King of Great Britain is a history of repeated injuries and usurpations all having in direct object the establishment of an absolute Tyranny over these States.Declaration of Independence
The injuries and usurpations described in this quote are the colonists’
proof that the king violated the principles of limited government social contract and natural rights
descriptions of actions that follow the principles of limited government social contract and natural rights
reasons they should have representation in Britain under the principles of popular sovereignty and individual rights
arguments for why they would rather not separate from Britain under the principles of popular sovereignty and individual rights
Question 26(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
(Citizenship 02.01 MC)
When a long train of abuses and usurpationsevinces a design to reduce them [the colonists] 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.Declaration of Independence
Under what principle of government do the people have the duty described in this quote?
natural rights
social contract
popular sovereignty
limited government
Question 27(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
(Policy and Elections 03.06 MC)
Public Domain
Which of the following could be a logical conclusion based on the map?
Because of the 2010 Census results Florida gained representation in Congress.
Because of the 2010 Census results Florida lost representation in Congress.
Because of the 2000 Census results Florida gained representation in Congress.
Because of the 2000 Census results Florida lost representation in Congress.
Question 28(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
(Courts and Civil Liberties 04.05 MC)
Public Domain
A series of federal regulations requiring changes to the oil refinement process took effect in the 1990s. Which of the following U.S. states was least affected by the policies?
California
Texas
Mississippi
Florida
Question 29(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
(Courts and Civl Liberties 04.01 MC)
According to Article III of the U.S. Constitution the
legislative branch has the power to create laws that determine punishment for federal crimes
legislative branch has the power to conduct trials when the federal courts are not in session
judicial branch has the power to create laws that determine punishment for federal crimes
judicial branch has the power to conduct trials when the federal courts are not in session
Question 30(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
(Policy and Elections 03.06 MC)
2012 FLVS
According to this graph voter turnout is highest among 18- to 29-year-olds who report their race and ethnicity as
Asian
Black
Mixed
White
Question 31(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
(Courts and Civil Liberties 04.01 MC)
The purpose of the length of the term for a U.S. Supreme Court justice is to
encourage decisions based on the will of the majority of the people
discourage consultation with judges who serve in other court levels
require consultation with the executive and legislature on major cases
prevent decisions based on the pressures of maintaining elected office
Question 32(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
(Courts and Civil Liberties 04.01 MC)
Public Domain
People involved in cases that are accepted by the U.S. Supreme Court
must travel to the U.S. Court of Appeals for their circuit
must travel to Washington D.C. to present their cases
present their cases in the closest U.S. Circuit Court
present their cases in the state court of last resort
Question 33(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
(Policy and Elections 03.05 MC)
Which of the following is a true statement related to changes in the American media?
As the types of media increase the information and opportunities for influencing politics increase.
As the types of media decrease the information and opportunities for influencing politics increase.
As the types of media increase the information and opportunities for influencing politics decrease.
As the types of media decrease the information and opportunities for influencing politics decrease.
Question 34(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
(Citizenship 01.02 MC)
Juan is not a legal U.S. citizen but he has permission to live and work in the United States through
a driver’s license and may run for elected positions
his parents and may not run for elected positions
a visa and may not run for elected positions
birth and may run for elected positions
Question 35(Multiple Choice Worth 4 points)
(Citizenship 02.05 HC)
A well regulated Militia being necessary to the security of a free State the right of the people to keep and bear Arms shall not be infringed.
Which of the following possible court cases could be argued under the terms of the quote above?
a person shoots and kills someone who broke into the family’s home
a person refuses to serve the military when called up through a draft
a person sues the state for building an armory on nearby property
a person retires from the military in order to build an independent army
Question 36(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
(Citizenship 02.02 LC)
Which of the following is a true statement about the Constitution?
It distributes power among three branches of government.
It has a president who heads three branches of government.
It imparts authority on tax policies to the state governments.
It gives supreme authority to the separate state governments.
Question 37(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
(Policy and Elections 03.04 MC)
Which of the following is an example of lobbying and its influence on public policy?
An interest group spokesperson tries to convince officials to vote a certain way on bills affecting the group’s members.
The media broadcast programming is aimed at convincing individuals to contact their officials about certain issues.
A political party uses a process to evaluate members and determine who will run as candidates in an election.
A public official’s website contains a post detailing actions of the official relating to votes on certain issues and bills.
Question 38(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
(Policy and Elections 03.04 MC)
Andres made an appointment to meet with a representative from his district. He wants to request funding on behalf of a local parents and students’ group to build a baseball field at the county park. Andres’ acted as a lobbyist for a
special interest group
labor union
political action committee
political party
Question 39(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
(Citizenship 01.02 MC)
Many Americans are concerned that the naturalization process is too
slow to discourage illegal immigration
fast to discourage illegal immigration
slow to establish sincere loyalty
fast to establish sincere loyalty
Question 40(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
(Citizenship 02.04 MC)
Setting up courts is an example of
a concurrent power
a delegated power
an exclusive power
an inherent power
Question 41(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
(Policy and Elections 03.03 LC)
When a Cabinet member makes a recommendation to the president the president
is required by the Constitution to implement the recommendation
is required by law to implement the recommendation
has no obligation to follow their guidance
can be impeached if he does not follow their guidance
Question 42(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
(Citizenship 02.05 MC)
Which of the following explains why Americans do not have unlimited rights?
Rights without limits is just another phrase for anarchy or the absence of government.
People cannot be trusted to use their rights wisely so officials must create restrictions.
Sometimes individual rights conflict with the rights of others or threaten public safety.
Early leaders of the country never intended for the rights to apply to all of the people.
Question 43(Multiple Choice Worth 4 points)
(Citizenship 02.05 HC)
In all criminal prosecutions the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial by an impartial jury of the State and district wherein the crime shall have been committed which district shall have been previously ascertained by law and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor and to have the Assistance of Counsel for his defense.
Which of the following possible court cases could legitimately be argued under the terms of the quote above?
A person complains that the court ignored evidence relevant to the case which affected the outcome.
A person says that the lawyer appointed by the court has too many cases to handle at one time.
A person accuses a judge of extending court dates too long for each side to gather evidence.
A person refuses to provide a written statement related to the witnessing of a crime.
Question 44(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
(Policy and Elections 03.02 MC)
Public policy is a
set of laws that citizens directly vote on nationwide
program that must benefit all people to become a law
government action at any level that addresses a problem
list of laws from each state that conflict with one another
Question 45(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
(Courts and Civil Liberties 04.02 MC)
Sue and Tim are arguing about the value of appointing rather than electing federal judges. Sue says the judges should be elected. Which of the following statements supports her position?
Judges in most federal court positions are elected so it should be the same way at the state and local level as well.
Judges are representatives of the people in government just like other officials and should represent majority will.
Judges who are elected will make their decisions in isolation from people’s opinion and perform better as a result.
Judges that consult with other federal officials on the will of the people do not consider the law in their decisions.
Question 46(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
(Courts and Civil Liberties 04.02 MC)
Judges are expected to base their decisions on the
timing of elections similar to other elected officials
will of the majority similar to other elected officials
interpretation of law independent from elected officials
reports of the media independent from elected officials
Question 47(Essay Worth 10 points)
(Citizenship 02.05 HC)
Imagine a group in the United States protesting American involvement in a war overseas burns an American flag and two people are accidentally burned. Many people want to ban flag burning while others say it is their right. Discuss your position on the issue and include an explanation of how it relates to an amendment in the Bill of Rights.
Question 48(Essay Worth 10 points)
(Citizenship 01.03 HC)
In 2012 a filmmaker posted a video online about the plight of child soldiers in Africa. It became a viral video attracting thousands of watchers around the world. Is this type of activity important in U.S. political and civic life? Explain your response and give at least two additional examples of how a person can participate in a democratic society.
Question 49(Essay Worth 10 points)
(Citizenship 02.03 HC)
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