MT 1 Jeopardy EOT Review
Round #1 Bill of Rights
1. The phrase “You have the right to remain silent” reflects the provision of the Bill of Rights regarding Eminent domain Self-incrimination Double jeopardy Judicial review
2. In Texas v. Johnson the Court concluded that flag burning was protected symbolic speech. This is based on the First Amendment Fourth Amendment Third Amendment Sixth Amendment
3. The 2nd Amendment has usually been interpreted to protect a person’s right to Be secure in their persons and possessions Seek counsel when facing criminal charges Keep firearms for their own protection Be informed of criminal charges against them
4. In Miranda v. Arizona the Court created a procedure to ensure suspects know they have the right to remain silent and not answer questions. This was based on the Fourth Amendment Sixth Amendment Third Amendment Fifth Amendment
5. According to the 4th Amendment, for police to search a person’s home they must have Proof that the person is not at home Signed testimony of witnesses Permission from a superior officer A warrant showing probable cause
6. The main purpose of the Bill of Rights is to Increase the power of the Federal judiciary Provide for separation of powers Prevent governmental abuse of power Protect the rights of state governments
7. The Bill of Rights of the United States Constitution includes a guarantee of the right to Have a job Travel freely anywhere within the United States Vote in free elections Assemble peacefully
8. Which fact best illustrates separation of church and state in the United States? Congress seldom meets on Sunday Organized prayer in public schools is prohibited Religious chaplains serve in the armed forces Only one Catholic has been elected President
9. Which Amendment protects rights that are not specifically listed elsewhere in the Bill of Rights? First Amendment Third Amendment Ninth Amendment Tenth Amendment
10. The Sixth Amendment was intended protect peoples rights mainly when They are facing criminal court proceedings They are under police investigation They are being interrogated by the police They are facing confiscation of their property
Round #2 Federalism
1. An example of an expressed power would be Issuing drivers licenses Collecting taxes Making treaties with foreign countries Overseeing public schools
2. The principle that one state must honor and recognize the actions of another state is found in the Reserved powers clause Privileges and immunities clause Implied powers clause Full faith and credit clause
3. An example of a reserved power would be Coining money Collecting taxes Making treaties with foreign countries Overseeing public schools
4. The principle that one state may not discriminate against the citizens of another state is found in the Privileges and immunities clause Equal protection clause Full faith and credit clause Reserved powers clause
5. The powers to tax and establish courts of law would be examples of Expressed powers Concurrent powers Reserved powers Separation of powers
6. The national government regulates interstate and foreign commerce 6. The national government regulates interstate and foreign commerce. California regulates business and commerce within its own borders. This would be an example of: Cooperative Federalism Regulated Federalism Dual Federalism The “New” Federalism
7. An example of a concurrent power would be Issuing drivers licenses Collecting taxes Making treaties with foreign countries Overseeing public schools
8. Unfunded mandates were an unpopular feature of Dual Federalism Cooperative Federalism Regulated Federalism The “New” Federalism
9. In response to the problems created by the Great Depression, there was a shift towards Dual Federalism Cooperative Federalism Regulated Federalism Devolution
10. The recent legalization of marijuana by Washington and Colorado could be seen as a direct challenge to the Reserved powers clause Full faith and credit clause Privileges and immunities clause Supremacy clause
Constitutional Principles #1-10 Round #3 Constitutional Principles #1-10
1. The creation of an executive, judicial, and legislative branch is based on the principle of Federalism Rule of Law Separation of Powers Popular Sovereignty
2. One way that the Constitution helps promote an independent judiciary is by Allowing the people to directly elect judges Giving the Supreme Court more power than the other branches Granting judges a lifetime term of office Paying judges a higher salary than other members of government
3. Which of these is the defining characteristic of federalism? Elected representatives make decisions for the nation Power is divided between the national and state governments Separate branches have different areas of responsibility Legislative actions are limited by a set of written guidelines
4. Which of these is the best example of constitutional checks and balances Laws passed by Congress require Presidential approval The Constitution may be amended by Congress or the people The President is limited to just two terms in office Courts decide conflicts between states and the national government
5. The idea of popular sovereignty in the Constitution is best reflected in The establishment of an independent judiciary The creation of a system of checks and balances The election of members of the House of Representatives by the people The appointment of ambassadors and other officials by the President
6. The Declaration of Independence states: “governments are instituted among men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed”. This statement would support: Separation of powers Popular sovereignty An independent judiciary A system of federalism
7. The so-called “Great Compromise” helped to Reconcile free states and slave states Create a Bill of Rights Establish a federal system of government Create a bi-cameral legislature
8. The so-called “Three-Fifths” compromise was intended to settle disputes over: How power would be divided between state and federal governments How states would be represented in the new Congress How African-American slaves would be counted for representation How the three branches would check and balance one another
9. To satisfy Anti-Federalists who still believed the new government would have too much power, which of the following was added to the Constitution after its ratification? The Preamble The Reserved Powers Clause A Bill of Rights A system of checks and balances
10. The federal government prints money for the entire nation 10. The federal government prints money for the entire nation. Each state government issues its own drivers licenses. This is an example of: Separation of powers Federalism Checks and Balances Concurrent powers