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1. 1. “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion…” [1st Amendment] This quote from the Bill of Rights, best reflects which principle of American Constitutional government? Rule of law Limited Government Democratic government Consent of the governed
2. 2. The picture below illustrates the origin of what principle of American Constitutional government? Limited government Rule of law Representative government Majority rule with minority rights
3. 3. “…certain unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among men…” This quote from the Declaration of Independence, best reflects which principle of American Constitutional government Rule of law Limited Government Democratic government Consent of the governed
4. 4. These people are exercising rights protected by which document? Virginia Declaration of Rights Bill of Rights Articles of Confederation Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom
5. 5. I That all men are by nature equally free and independent, and have certain inherent rights, of which, when they enter into a state of society, they cannot, by any compact, deprive or divest their posterity; namely, the enjoyment of life and liberty, with the means of acquiring and possessing property, and pursuing and obtaining happiness and safety. Article I of the Virginia Declaration of rights clearly shows that it served as an influence on what later document? Constitution Virginia Statute for freedom Magna Carta Declaration of Independence
6. 6. This definition of American citizenship comes from: Congress Declaration of Independence 14th Amendment 5th Amendment
7. 7. The picture below show an American citizen exercising one of her ____. Duties Responsibilities 1st Amendment rights Natural rights
8. 8. These government agents are carrying out which goal found in the Preamble to the Constitution? All men are created equal Form a more perfect union Ensure domestic tranquility Consent of the governed
9. 9. This government worker most likely is employed by which level of government? Federal State Local United Nations
10. 10. In what type of economic system would this NOT be possible? Command Traditional Market Mixed
11. 11. Examine the headline below. The event it depicts was necessary because of what principle of American democratic government? Representative government Rule of Law Consent of the Governed Limited Government
12. 12. The poster below is urging which of the following actions? Congress to propose a Constitutional Amendment For a new law to be passed Ratification of a Constitutional amendment Participation in a public opinion poll
13. 13. Look at the people in the picture below. They are __. Beginning the naturalization process Native born citizens Undergoing the final step of the naturalization process Eligible to run for President
14. 14. The people in this picture are exercising rights protected by ___. 16th Amendment 1st Amendment 5th Amendment 14th Amendment
15. 15. In this political cartoon, Benjamin Franklin is pointing out the weakness of what document? Articles of Confederation Constitution Declaration of Independence Bill of Rights
16. 16. The cartoon below illustrates ___, in the system of checks and balances in the Constitution. A way the legislative branch can “check” the executive A way the executive branch can “check” the legislative A way the judicial branch can “check” the executive A way the executive branch can “check” the judicial
17. 17. Identify what the job of a “lobbyist” is. To raise money for candidates To clean the lobby To campaign for members of Congress To convince legislators to pass new laws
18. 18. The newspaper below illustrates ___, in the system of checks and balances in the Constitution. A way the legislative branch can “check” the executive A way the executive branch can “check” the legislative A way the judicial branch can “check” the executive A way the executive branch can “check” the judicial
19. 19. Use the cartoon below to identify what process expressed in the Constitution Congress sends a budget to the President for his approval The President prepares a budget that must be approved by Congress The government must borrow money to pay for all its expenses The federal budget has grown larger over the years
20. 20. Look at the promotional screen shot from CNN displayed below. It best illustrates which of the following statements? Presidential election are held every 4 years The Democratic party usually wins Presidential elections The mass media offers a forum for viewpoints to be communicated The media writes editorials about current political issues
21. 21. Look at the graph below. It illustrates what about the fact that Peter Schumlin won the election for Governor? Schumlin was the best candidate Women candidates cannot win in Vermont Wealthy candidates have an advantage Money is not an important factor that determines the outcome of elections
22. 22. The pictures below best illustrate which of the following? Ways students can participate in the democratic process Work ethic You must be a registered voter to participate in the democratic process 18 is the minimum age to vote in the U.S.
23. 23. The picture below best illustrates which economic principle? Labor Scarcity Incentives Opportunity cost
24. 24. The picture below illustrates an example of a(n) ___. Incentive Scarcity Supply and demand Command economy
25. 25. The political cartoon illustrates what fact about government tax policy? Higher taxes leads to more government spending Lower taxes are good for everyone Higher taxes reduces funds for private and business spending Higher taxes reduces the national debt
26. 26. This political cartoon is expressing the point of view that President Obama’s health care reform law should be stopped by the ___. 1st amendment 10th amendment 14th amendment 16th amendment
27. 27. Which federal executive branch agency would be most likely to deal with the situation in the picture below? EPA FTC FCC IRS
28. 28. The caption identifies the man pictured as a(n) __. Sole proprietor Partner consumer entrepreneur
29. 29. Assuming this is taking place in Virginia Beach, if he was caught and arrested, this man would be put on trial in ___ Federal District Court Virginia Circuit Court Virginia District Court Small Claims Court
30. 30. This picture is most likely taking place in… Supreme Court Circuit Court Court of Appeals Juvenile and Domestic relations court
31. 31. Evaluate the map of the 2000 Presidential election to determine which of the following statements is true. Texas has 30 members in the House of Representatives If West Virginia would have voted for Gore, he would have won The winner of the popular vote does not always win the Presidency All of the above