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1
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What is the supreme law of the land?

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The Constitution

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True or False: The Bill of Rights consists of the first ten amendments to the Constitution.

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True

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Fill in the blank: The process by which the Constitution can be amended is outlined in Article _____ of the Constitution.

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V

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What are the three branches of government?

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Legislative, Executive, Judicial

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Who is the current Chief Justice of the United States? (as of 2023)

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John Roberts

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What is the main purpose of the legislative branch?

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To make laws

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Multiple Choice: Which amendment abolished slavery? A) 13th B) 14th C) 15th D) 19th

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A) 13th

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What is federalism?

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A system of government in which power is divided between a central authority and constituent political units.

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True or False: The President has the power to veto legislation.

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True

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Fill in the blank: The first three words of the Constitution are ‘We the _____’.

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People

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What is the role of the Supreme Court?

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To interpret the Constitution and review laws.

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Multiple Choice: Who has the power to declare war? A) The President B) Congress C) The Supreme Court D) The States

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B) Congress

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What is the significance of Marbury v. Madison?

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It established the principle of judicial review.

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True or False: The Senate has 100 members.

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True

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Fill in the blank: The process of redrawing legislative boundaries is called _____?

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Gerrymandering

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What is the minimum age to be elected to the House of Representatives?

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25 years old

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Multiple Choice: Which amendment granted women the right to vote? A) 15th B) 19th C) 24th D) 26th

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B) 19th

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What is the term for a government system where power is held by the people, typically through elected representatives?

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Democracy

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True or False: The Electoral College is used to elect the President of the United States.

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True

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Fill in the blank: The principle that government derives its power from the consent of the governed is known as _____.

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Popular sovereignty

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What is the primary function of political parties?

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To organize elections and influence government policy.

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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a requirement to vote in federal elections? A) Must be a U.S. citizen B) Must be 18 years old C) Must have a driver’s license D) Must be a resident of the state

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C) Must have a driver’s license

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What does the term ‘checks and balances’ refer to?

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The system that ensures no branch of government becomes too powerful.

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True or False: The House of Representatives has the sole power to impeach federal officials.

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True

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Fill in the blank: The Supreme Court's decision in Roe v. Wade addressed issues of _____ rights.
Reproductive
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What is an example of an enumerated power of Congress?
Regulating interstate commerce
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a power reserved for the states? A) Coining money B) Conducting elections C) Declaring war D) Regulating immigration
B) Conducting elections
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What does the term 'judicial activism' mean?
Judicial rulings suspected of being based on personal or political considerations rather than existing law.
29
True or False: The President can appoint federal judges with Senate approval.
True
30
Fill in the blank: The right to bear arms is protected by the _____ Amendment.
2nd
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What is the significance of the 14th Amendment?
It grants citizenship and equal protection under the law to all persons born or naturalized in the United States.
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Multiple Choice: Which branch of government is responsible for enforcing laws? A) Legislative B) Executive C) Judicial D) Administrative
B) Executive
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What is the primary role of the Vice President?
To assist the President and preside over the Senate.
34
True or False: The Constitution can be amended by a two-thirds vote in both houses of Congress.
True
35
Fill in the blank: The separation of powers is designed to prevent the concentration of _____ in one branch of government.
Power
36
What was the primary purpose of the Federalist Papers?
To promote the ratification of the Constitution.
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following amendments abolished poll taxes? A) 15th B) 19th C) 24th D) 26th
C) 24th
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What is the term for a formal accusation of misconduct against a public official?
Impeachment
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True or False: The Supreme Court has the power to overturn its own decisions.
True
40
Fill in the blank: The principle of _____ requires that laws must be applied equally to all individuals.
Equal protection
41
What is the difference between a civil case and a criminal case?
A civil case involves disputes between individuals or organizations, while a criminal case involves actions considered harmful to society.
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Multiple Choice: Which landmark case established the principle of 'one person, one vote'? A) Baker v. Carr B) Brown v. Board of Education C) Miranda v. Arizona D) Roe v. Wade
A) Baker v. Carr
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What is a political action committee (PAC)?
An organization that raises money privately to influence elections or legislation.
44
True or False: The President can unilaterally declare war.
False
45
Fill in the blank: The _____ Amendment prohibits cruel and unusual punishment.
8th
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What is the primary function of the executive branch?
To enforce and implement laws.
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Multiple Choice: Which document declared the independence of the United States from Great Britain? A) The Constitution B) The Bill of Rights C) The Articles of Confederation D) The Declaration of Independence
D) The Declaration of Independence
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What does the term 'lobbying' refer to?
The act of attempting to influence decisions made by officials in the government.
49
True or False: The President has the power to issue executive orders.
True
50
Fill in the blank: The _____ Clause allows Congress to make laws necessary and proper for executing its powers.
Necessary and Proper
51
What is the primary purpose of interest groups?
To influence public policy and decision-making.
52
Multiple Choice: Which amendment lowered the voting age to 18? A) 24th B) 25th C) 26th D) 27th
C) 26th
53
What is the term for the practice of drawing district boundaries to favor one party over another?
Gerrymandering
54
True or False: The Constitution guarantees the right to a fair trial.
True
55
Fill in the blank: The _____ Amendment protects against self-incrimination.
5th
56
What is the significance of the Voting Rights Act of 1965?
It aimed to eliminate barriers to voting for African Americans.
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a power of the President? A) Grant pardons B) Veto legislation C) Declare war D) Appoint ambassadors
C) Declare war
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What is the term for the right of the Supreme Court to determine the constitutionality of laws?
Judicial review
59
True or False: The Senate confirms presidential appointments.
True
60
Fill in the blank: The _____ Amendment prohibits the quartering of soldiers in private homes without consent.
3rd
61
What is the purpose of the Census?
To count the population and determine representation in Congress.
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a right guaranteed by the First Amendment? A) Right to bear arms B) Right to a speedy trial C) Freedom of speech D) Right to vote
C) Freedom of speech
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What is the term for the division of powers between the national and state governments?
Federalism
64
True or False: The President can be impeached for committing a crime.
True
65
Fill in the blank: The _____ Amendment provides for the direct election of Senators.
17th
66
What is the purpose of the Federal Reserve?
To regulate the U.S. monetary and financial system.
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following cases established the principle of 'separate but equal'? A) Plessy v. Ferguson B) Brown v. Board of Education C) Roe v. Wade D) Loving v. Virginia
A) Plessy v. Ferguson
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What is the term for a system of government where a single entity holds all power?
Totalitarianism
69
True or False: The Constitution is the highest form of law in the United States.
True
70
Fill in the blank: The _____ Amendment protects the right to a jury trial in civil cases.
7th
71
What is the primary function of the legislative branch?
To make laws
72
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a power that is shared by both the federal and state governments? A) Taxation B) Coining money C) Declaring war D) Regulating immigration
A) Taxation
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What is the term for the power of the government to take private property for public use?
Eminent domain
74
True or False: The U.S. Constitution has been amended 27 times.
True
75
Fill in the blank: The _____ Amendment prohibits excessive bail and fines.
8th

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