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1) Which of the following is an example of judicial review?
A
Obama nominates a new Supreme Court justice
B
The Senate approves Obama's nomination
C
A court finds a man guilty without a trial
D
The Supreme Court declares a law unconstitutional
2) What is the purpose of the preamble of the Constitution?
A
To declare war with France
B
To declare independence from England
C
To limit the power of the king
D
To list the goals of the government
3) Which of the following is NOT a power of the state governments?
A
hold election
B
issue drivers licenses
C
coin money
D
create schools
4) What was the Supreme Court's decision in Baker v. Carr?
A
Everyone has the right to a lawyer
B
The Supreme Court has the power of judicial review
C
Everyone's vote must count equally
D
Seperate but equal is constitutional
5) Which problem at the constitutional convention did a bicameral legislature solve?
A
representation in Cogress
B
power of the national government
C
taxation
D
slavery
6) What is the main function of third parties?
A
select successful presidential candidates
B
create new solutions to problems ignored by the major parties
C
conduct elections at the state level
D
provide funding for the major political parties
7) What is the main function of the major political parties?
A
serve as a watchdog
B
nominate candidates
C
ensure there is no corruption in politics
D
advise the president
8) How many electoral votes are needed to win the presidency/Electoral College
A
250
B
365
C
270
D
200
9) What do the Texas and US Congress have in common?
A
They both meet in Washington DC
B
They both meet each year
C
They both have 535 members
D
They are both bicameral
10) Which of the following is NOT a constitutional requirement to be a member of the US House of Representatives?
A
college educated
B
25 years old
C
live in the state
D
citizen for 7 years
11) Which of the following is a step in the amendment process?
A
The Supreme Court declares the amendment constitutional
B
The Senate approves the amendment with a simple majority
C
President signs the amedment into law
D
3/4ths of state legisslatures ratify the amendment
12) What is the main goal of interest groups?
A
to stage rallies in front of the Supreme Court
B
to nominate candidates for President
C
to lobby Congress for changes in laws
D
to conduct research on laws
13) If the president discusses trade with the President of Russia, which role of the presidency is he fulfilling?
A
Chief of State
B
Commander in Chief
C
Chief Diplomat
D
Chief Legislator
14) What was the Supreme Court's ruling in Marbury v. Madison?
A
The Supreme Court has the power of judicial review
B
Seperate but equal is unconstitutional
C
Everyone's vote should count equally
D
Everyone has the right to an attorney
15) What was the Supreme Court's ruling in Schenck v. United States?
A
People have the right to practice different religions
B
Everyone's vote must be counted equally
C
The Supreme Court has the power of judicial review
D
Free speech can be limited if what you say is dangerous
16) Where do most Supreme Court cases come from?
A
cases selected by the president
B
cases appealed from lower courts
C
cases that involve the 6th amendment
D
cases that are selected by Congress
17) What is the term for a system of government that divides lawmaking ability between one national and many local governments?
A
confederation
B
federal
C
monarchy
D
unitary
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