Constitution Questions II By Mr. Hunt
The 14 th Amendment’s Due Process Clause restricts • A. both the States and the National Gov’t • B. the States and their local gov’t • C. only the National Gov’t • D. the people
The 14 th Amendment’s Due Process Clause restricts • A. both the States and the National Gov’t • B. the States and their local gov’t • C. only the National Gov’t • D. the people
A full, complete listing of the civil rights held by the American people • A. is set out in the Constitution • B. can be found in the State constitutions • C. does not exist • D. can be found in your textbook and many other places
A full, complete listing of the civil rights held by the American people • A. is set out in the Constitution • B. can be found in the State constitutions • C. does not exist • D. can be found in your textbook and many other places
A law changing the penalty for a crime, applied after a person has been convicted of the crime, is a • • A. bill of attainder B. ex post facto law C. writ of habeas corpus D. injunction
A law changing the penalty for a crime, applied after a person has been convicted of the crime, is a • • A. bill of attainder B. ex post facto law C. writ of habeas corpus D. injunction
A meeting of a group of like-minded persons to select candidates they will support in an upcoming election • • A. a direct primary B. political party C. precinct D. caucus
A meeting of a group of like-minded persons to select candidates they will support in an upcoming election • • A. a direct primary B. political party C. precinct D. caucus
How many Senator’s elected terms expire every two years • • A. 33 or 34 B. 50 C. 50 or 100 D. all 100
How many Senator’s elected terms expire every two years • • A. 33 or 34 B. 50 C. 50 or 100 D. all 100
The Constitution requires that a Representatives be at least 25 years of age and a Senator at least • • A. 25 B. 30 C. 35 D. 20
The Constitution requires that a Representatives be at least 25 years of age and a Senator at least • • A. 25 B. 30 C. 35 D. 20
An election held within a party to pick candidates for the general election is a • • A. Presidential primary B. nonpartisan primary C. direct primary D. caucus
An election held within a party to pick candidates for the general election is a • • A. Presidential primary B. nonpartisan primary C. direct primary D. caucus
Suffrage is • • A. disenfranchisement B. the right to vote C. the registration process D. a literacy test
Suffrage is • • A. disenfranchisement B. the right to vote C. the registration process D. a literacy test
The principal ingredient of democracy is • • A. freedom of speech B. popular participation in government C. government by laws D. a strong central government
The principal ingredient of democracy is • • A. freedom of speech B. popular participation in government C. government by laws D. a strong central government
Who of the following is most likely to feel discriminated against by affirmative action programs • • A. a black man B. a black woman C. a white man D. a white woman
Who of the following is most likely to feel discriminated against by affirmative action programs • • A. a black man B. a black woman C. a white man D. a white woman
Measures brought before houses of Congress in order to be made into law are called • • A. resolutions B. proposals C. rules D. bills
Measures brought before houses of Congress in order to be made into law are called • • A. resolutions B. proposals C. rules D. bills
The President of the Senate is the same as the • • A. Majority whip B. Majority floor leader C. Vice President of the U. S. D. President pro tempore
The President of the Senate is the same as the • • A. Majority whip B. Majority floor leader C. Vice President of the U. S. D. President pro tempore
How many Presidents in the nation’s history have been impeached • • A. none B. one C. two D. three
How many Presidents in the nation’s history have been impeached • • A. none B. one C. two D. three
To “impeach” means A. B. C. D. “to remove from office “to sit in judgment” “to bring charges” “to punish”
To “impeach” means A. B. C. D. “to remove from office “to sit in judgment” “to bring charges” “to punish”
A federal judge may be removed from office • A. only by the President • B. by a joint resolution of Congress • C. only through the impeachment process • D. only by order of the Chief Justice
A federal judge may be removed from office • A. only by the President • B. by a joint resolution of Congress • C. only through the impeachment process • D. only by order of the Chief Justice
Law enacted by a legislative body rather than specifically embodied in a constitution is • • A. fundamental law B. statutory law C. administrative law D. common law
Law enacted by a legislative body rather than specifically embodied in a constitution is • • A. fundamental law B. statutory law C. administrative law D. common law
A preamble to a constitution • A. usually comes at the end of the document • B. has more legal force than an amendment • C. sets out the purposes of the document • D. lists the rights that individuals hold against the States.
A preamble to a constitution • A. usually comes at the end of the document • B. has more legal force than an amendment • C. sets out the purposes of the document • D. lists the rights that individuals hold against the States.
The Constitution now limits the number of times the same person can be elected to the Presidency to only • • A. once B. twice C. three times D. four times
The Constitution now limits the number of times the same person can be elected to the Presidency to only • • A. once B. twice C. three times D. four times
The initiative is a • A. alternative to the military draft. • B. process by which qualified voters bring an issue to a direct popular vote. • C. system of choosing judges • D. proposal to balance State budgets.
The initiative is a • A. alternative to the military draft. • B. process by which qualified voters bring an issue to a direct popular vote. • C. system of choosing judges • D. proposal to balance State budgets.
The only court specifically created by the Constitution is the • • A. Supreme Court B. District Court C. Court of Appeals D. Court of International Trade
The only court specifically created by the Constitution is the • • A. Supreme Court B. District Court C. Court of Appeals D. Court of International Trade
Certain powers of local self-government granted to cities and counties are called • • A. Federalism B. habeas corpus C. stare decisis D. home rule
Certain powers of local self-government granted to cities and counties are called • • A. Federalism B. habeas corpus C. stare decisis D. home rule
Municipal courts have which kind of jurisdiction? • • A. statewide B. precinct wide C. regional D. citywide
Municipal courts have which kind of jurisdiction? • • A. statewide B. precinct wide C. regional D. citywide
The item veto is the • • A. power to override the veto B. right to veto only a portion of a bill C. right to reinstate a veto D. power of the court to interpret a veto
The item veto is the • • A. power to override the veto B. right to veto only a portion of a bill C. right to reinstate a veto D. power of the court to interpret a veto
A referendum is a • A. petition that allows voters to submit legislation directly to the legislature • B. rule that a 2/3 rd majority is necessary to ratify an amendment • C. process by which legislative acts are submitted directly to the voters of the state. • D. court order suspending the operation of a law.
A referendum is a • A. petition that allows voters to submit legislation directly to the legislature • B. rule that a 2/3 rd majority is necessary to ratify an amendment • C. process by which legislative acts are submitted directly to the voters of the state. • D. court order suspending the operation of a law.
The chief source of income for local gov’ts today is the • • A. income tax B. sales tax C. property tax D poll tax
The chief source of income for local gov’ts today is the • • A. income tax B. sales tax C. property tax D poll tax
What tax is the single most important source of income for each of the 50 states today? • • A. the excise tax B. the property tax C. the income tax D. the sales tax
What tax is the single most important source of income for each of the 50 states today? • • A. the excise tax B. the property tax C. the income tax D. the sales tax
Presidential elections are held • A. on the first Tuesday following the first Monday in November of every odd numbered year. • B. on the first Tuesday following the first Monday in November of every even numbered year. • C. in November of every even-numbered year • D. on the first Tuesday following the first Monday in November every fourth year.
Presidential elections are held • A. on the first Tuesday following the first Monday in November of every odd numbered year. • B. on the first Tuesday following the first Monday in November of every even numbered year. • C. in November of every even-numbered year • D. on the first Tuesday following the first Monday in November every fourth year.
The people whom a member of Congress serves are called • • A. voters. B. constituents C. Republicans D. Democrats
The people whom a member of Congress serves are called • • A. voters. B. constituents C. Republicans D. Democrats
Which of the following is NOT one of the main functions of a political party in a democracy • A. to keep the general public informed on key issues • B. to monitor conduct of its successful candidates in office • C. to criticize the policies and behavior of the opposition party • D. to bring extreme viewpoints into national policies.
Which of the following is NOT one of the main functions of a political party in a democracy • A. to keep the general public informed on key issues • B. to monitor conduct of its successful candidates in office • C. to criticize the policies and behavior of the opposition party • D. to bring extreme viewpoints into national policies.
The guarantee against double jeopardy protects one form being tried • A. for more than one crime committed at any one time. • B. twice for the same crime. • C. for a crime he or she did not commit • D. for a federal crime in a State court.
The guarantee against double jeopardy protects one form being tried • A. for more than one crime committed at any one time. • B. twice for the same crime. • C. for a crime he or she did not commit • D. for a federal crime in a State court.
The seats in the House of Representatives are reapportioned among the states • • A. every year B. every two years C. every five years D. every ten years.
The seats in the House of Representatives are reapportioned among the states • • A. every year B. every two years C. every five years D. every ten years.
Salaries and other compensation for members of Congress are set by • • A. the president of the Senate B. the Constitution C. Congress D. the Speaker of the House.
Salaries and other compensation for members of Congress are set by • • A. the president of the Senate B. the Constitution C. Congress D. the Speaker of the House.
The presiding officer of the House of Representatives is the • • A. President of the House B. House whip C. Clerk of the House D. Speaker of the House
The presiding officer of the House of Representatives is the • • A. President of the House B. House whip C. Clerk of the House D. Speaker of the House
The Constitution provides that Congress may override a presidential veto by which of the following votes in each house • • A. majority B. two-thirds C. three-fourths D. unanimous
The Constitution provides that Congress may override a presidential veto by which of the following votes in each house • • A. majority B. two-thirds C. three-fourths D. unanimous
How many members of Congress are there • • A. 100 B. 235 C. 435 D. 535
How many members of Congress are there • • A. 100 B. 235 C. 435 D. 535
A long speech or series of speeches delivered in an attempt to delay action on a measure in the Senate is known as • • A. cloture B. a joint resolution C. a filibuster D. a junket
A long speech or series of speeches delivered in an attempt to delay action on a measure in the Senate is known as • • A. cloture B. a joint resolution C. a filibuster D. a junket
The federal District Courts • A. hear both civil and criminal cases • B. do not exercise the power of judicial review • C. hear cases on appeal from the lower State courts. • D. do not hold jury trials
The federal District Courts • A. hear both civil and criminal cases • B. do not exercise the power of judicial review • C. hear cases on appeal from the lower State courts. • D. do not hold jury trials
A grand jury decides • A. if the accused is guilty or innocent • B. the sentence of a person convicted of a crime • C. if the accused is mentally fit to stand trial. • D. if the evidence against a person is sufficient to justify a trial.
A grand jury decides • A. if the accused is guilty or innocent • B. the sentence of a person convicted of a crime • C. if the accused is mentally fit to stand trial. • D. if the evidence against a person is sufficient to justify a trial.
An indictment is a • A. formal accusation by a grand jury • B. summons to appear before a grand jury. • C. conviction of a felony • D. formal accusation by a judge
An indictment is a • A. formal accusation by a grand jury • B. summons to appear before a grand jury. • C. conviction of a felony • D. formal accusation by a judge
A serious criminal offense punishable by severe penalties is a • • A. felony B. civil dispute C. misdemeanor D. warrant
A serious criminal offense punishable by severe penalties is a • • A. felony B. civil dispute C. misdemeanor D. warrant
Lines for congressional districts that have been drawn to the advantage of the party in power have been • • A. filibustered B. franked C. ward-heeled D. gerrymandered
Lines for congressional districts that have been drawn to the advantage of the party in power have been • • A. filibustered B. franked C. ward-heeled D. gerrymandered
The party in power at the national level is the party that controls • A. the govern ships of a majority of States • B. the Presidency • C. both houses of Congress • D. the armed forces
The party in power at the national level is the party that controls • A. the govern ships of a majority of States • B. the Presidency • C. both houses of Congress • D. the armed forces
The policy that requires employers to take steps to make up for past discrimination against blacks, women, and other minorities is • • A. reverse discrimination B. affirmative action C. equal protection D. unconstitutional
The policy that requires employers to take steps to make up for past discrimination against blacks, women, and other minorities is • • A. reverse discrimination B. affirmative action C. equal protection D. unconstitutional
The Due Process Clause in the 5 th Amendment restricts • • A. the states B. the states and local gov’t C. the national government D. local government
The Due Process Clause in the 5 th Amendment restricts • • A. the states B. the states and local gov’t C. the national government D. local government
Broadly defined, a political party is a group of people who • A. agree on how to resolve the basic issues of the day • B. elect officials who vote as a block proposed legislation • C. seek to control gov’t by winning elections. • D. lobby gov’t officials to pass legislation favorable to their special interests.
Broadly defined, a political party is a group of people who • A. agree on how to resolve the basic issues of the day • B. elect officials who vote as a bloc proposed legislation • C. seek to control gov’t by winning elections. • D. lobby gov’t officials to pass legislation favorable to their special interests.
Censorship of written material before it is published is • • A. due process B. prior restraint C. excessive entanglement D. internal subversion
Censorship of written material before it is published is • • A. due process B. prior restraint C. excessive entanglement D. internal subversion
The concept of separation of church and state means that • A. the gov’t is in favor of religion in general but cannot show favoritism to any one religion • B. religion cannot be practiced in public place • C. church property cannot be taxed • D. gov’t and religion are distinct and separate spheres that should have nothing to do with each other.
The concept of separation of church and state means that • A. the gov’t is in favor of religion in general but cannot show favoritism to any one religion • B. religion cannot be practiced in public place • C. church property cannot be taxed • D. gov’t and religion are distinct and separate spheres that should have nothing to do with each other.
A court order requiring an officer to show cause why a prisoner should not be released is a • • A. writ of habeas corpus B. writ of assistance C. bill of attainder D. injuction.
A court order requiring an officer to show cause why a prisoner should not be released is a • • A. writ of habeas corpus B. writ of assistance C. bill of attainder D. injuction.
The power of each State and its local gov’t to safeguard the well being of its people is called • • A. equal protection B. civil rights C. due process of law D. police power
The power of each State and its local gov’t to safeguard the well being of its people is called • • A. equal protection B. civil rights C. due process of law D. police power
A petit jury • A. determines the guilt or innocence of the accused. • B. decides if there is enough evidence to try the accused. • C. recommends granting of pardons and paroles. • D. renders a verdict only in cases that involve a minor crime.
A petit jury • A. determines the guilt or innocence of the accused. • B. decides if there is enough evidence to try the accused. • C. recommends granting of pardons and paroles. • D. renders a verdict only in cases that involve a minor crime.
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