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Which part of the U.S. Constitution states the six purposes of government?

A. Bill of Rights

B. Article IV

C. Preamble

D. Article I

C

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In the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution, what is the meaning of the phrase "We the People"?

A. The people express their will through political parties.

B. The people express their will by directly creating laws.

C. Government receives taxes from the people and exists to support them.

D. Government receives its power from the people and exists to serve them.

D.

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How is this statement reflected in the modern American political system?

A. Voters elect Congress members.

B. The Electoral College elects Congress.

C. Congress enforces policies.

D. The president enacts policies.

A

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What check does the U.S. Senate have on the president?

A. overriding vetoes

B. appointing judges

C. declaring laws unconstitutional

D. refusing to confirm appointments

D

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B

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Which principle supports President Eisenhower's action to uphold the U.S. Supreme Court's decision that public schools should be integrated?

A. judicial review

B. checks and balances

C. separation of powers

D. constitutional government

D

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Where can a description of U.S. citizens' civil liberties be found?

A. Declaration of Independence

B. Preamble to the Constitution

C. Pledge of Allegiance

D. Bill of Rights

D

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Which right is NOT mentioned in the U.S. Constitution?

A. petition the government

B. due process of the law

C. trial by jury

D. privacy

D

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B

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What constitutional protections have resulted from these events?

A. Constitutional protections from cruel and unusual punishment are safeguarded while executions continue.

B. Constitutional protections from cruel and unusual punishment are limited while executions continue.

C. Constitutional protections of due process of law are safeguarded while executions continue.

D. Constitutional protections of due process of law are limited while executions continue.

A

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What are the names of the two major political parties in the United States today?

A. Democratic and Republican

B. Democratic and Libertarian

C. Socialist and Republican

D. Socialist and Libertarian

A

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In the modern political system, which issue

represents a basic disagreement between

Republicans and Democrats?

A. the responsibilities of government

B. the frequency of national elections

C. the legality of the U.S. Constitution

D. the support for the U.S. military soldier

Final Jeopardy

How many representatives are in the U.S. House of Representatives?

435