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The U.S. Congress fulfilled which of the following purposes of government when it declared war on Japan after the attack on Pearl Harbor? - ANSWER-providing for the common defense
What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?* - ANSWER-▪ the Senate and House (of Representatives)
How many U.S. Senators are there? - ANSWER-▪ 100
We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years? - ANSWER-▪ six (6)
In the United States, which of the following is permitted to citizens by the right of freedom of assembly? - ANSWER-the right to demonstrate
A man is walking down a public street window-shopping. A robbery is reported in that same area. Police officers stop and search the man who is shopping. On what Constitutional grounds could this man contest this search as a violation of his rights? - ANSWER-Fourth Amendment
A suspect is accused of a crime in one state and flees to another state where they are apprehended. The state is very slow in returning the suspect to the state of origin and keeps them imprisoned. 1 / 4
pg. 2 Which of the following represents a suitable petition for the suspect in this situation, in regard to their constitutional rights? - ANSWER-petition for a writ of habeas corpus
Use the passage below, from an exchange between former president Nixon and a television interviewer, to answer the question that follows. "Well, when the president does it, that means that it is not illegal"--Richard M. Nixon Source: The Washington Post, June 5, 1977 Which constitutional principle does the statement from President Nixon contradict? - ANSWER-rule of law
Which form of government is based on popular sovereignty? - ANSWER-republic
Use the provided Preamble to the United States Constitution to answer the question. "We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America." Source: National Archives and Records Administration Which of the following statements best describes the Preamble of the U.S. Constitution? - ANSWER-Governments are accountable to the citizens over whom they rule.
Which circumstance would require a search warrant? - ANSWER-examining the contents of a hotel room
.In the United States, how are conflicts between state laws and federal laws generally resolved? - ANSWER-The conflict must be resolved using the Supremacy Clause
Which article of the U.S. Constitution grants the power to coin money, make treaties, and levy import duties? - ANSWER-Article I
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pg. 3 Which phrase best describes the power of impeachment? - ANSWER-the ability of the U.S. House to charge federal officers with a crime or violation
He has kept among us, in times of peace, Standing Armies without the Consent of our legislatures.
Source: National Archives and Records Administration
Which constitutional provision was inspired by the above complaint? - ANSWER- The Third Amendment limits the quartering of soldiers to specific circumstances.
We the people of the United States, in order to form a more perfect union, establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.
Source: The U.S. Constitution, National Archives and Records Administration
Which philosophical movement best reflects the ideals in the passage? - ANSWER-Enlightenment
We hold these truths to be self-evident: that all men and women are created equal; that they are endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable rights; that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
Which of the following documents influenced the aims and strategies of the authors of the Declaration of Sentiments? - ANSWER-Declaration of Independence
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pg. 4 Which political philosopher's ideas are best represented in the Declaration of Independence? - ANSWER-John Locke
.Why did colonists living under British rule protest British tax policies? - ANSWER-The colonists claimed that the tax policies violated their political rights
In the Mayflower Compact, Plymouth settlers pledged to unite into "a civil body politic" and agreed to make and abide by laws that "insured the general Good of the Colony."
What founding document did this set a precedent for? - ANSWER-U.S.Constitution
Which person is considered to be the principal author of the U.S. Constitution? - ANSWER-James Madison
Government by the people and the separation of powers are the main principles of which founding document? - ANSWER-U.S. Constitution
"Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for crime whereof the party shall have been duly convicted, shall exist within the United States, or any place subject to their jurisdiction."
Source: National Archives and Records Administration
Which of the following contains a clause that may have served as an inspiration for the above language? - ANSWER-Northwest Ordinances
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