Government Jeopardy

Government Jeopardy

Read the excerpt below. “No freeman [person] shall be taken or imprisoned,...or outlawed, or banished, or in any way destroyed, unless by the lawful judgment of his peers, or by the law of the land...” –Magna Carta, 1215 Which of these principles found in the Bill of Rights is based on the Magna Carta? A guarantee of free speech B protection of the right of the state to organize a militia C provision for due process D prohibition against excessive bail and fines

Which of these is a similarity between the United States Constitution and the Declaration of Independence? A They list the rights of those accused of a crime. B They divide powers of government among three branches. C They list the grievances of American colonists against Great Britain. D They state that government gains authority from the people.

Read the excerpts below. Article 1“That all government of right originates from the people;...they have...the right to alter, reform, or abolish their form of Government....” Article 24“That no man ought to be taken or imprisoned...but by the judgment of his peers, or by the law of the land.” –Maryland Declaration of Rights Which of these constitutional principles is described in Article 1 of the Maryland Declaration of Rights? A The people should have equal protection under the law. B State governments and the federal government share powers. C The people in a democratic society give their consent to be governed. D Each branch of the government has powers over the other branches.

Which fundamental political idea is expressed in the Declaration of Independence? A. The government should guarantee every citizen economic security. B. The central government and state governments should have equal power. C. If the government denies its people certain basic rights, that government can be overthrown. D. Rulers derive their right to govern from God and are therefore bound to govern in the nation’s best interest.

Which statement best explains why the Articles of Confederation established a weak rather than a strong central government? A. Americans were following the plan of government set up in the Declaration of Independence B. The absence of national problems made a strong government unnecessary. C. Colonial experiences under Great Britain had created a fear of unlimited government. D. Revenues were not adequate to support a strong central government.

Read the paragraph below.“The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution thereof, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people thereof.” –Article 3, Declaration of Rights,Constitution of Maryland What principle of government is best reflected in the article above? A federalism B majority rule C judicial review D checks and balances

The right to be free from unreasonable search and seizure is an example of F delegated power G judicial review H general welfare J limited government

Which of these best represents the idea of popular sovereignty? A. To be effective a government must be popular with its citizens B. Legitimate power of government flows from the will and consent of the people. C. Legitimate power of government flows only from the Constitution. D. Legitimate power of government flows from the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights.

According to the chart, Civil Rights legislation is most associated with which principle of democracy? A. Popular sovereignty B. Limited government C. Equality for all under the law D. Rule of Law

Look at the cartoon below. The cartoon is commenting on the power of A federal supremacy B judicial review C executive privilege D congressional oversight

Which of these officials is responsible for making laws? F a federal judge G the governor of a state H a United States senator J the Secretary of Defense

In 1908, Theodore Roosevelt said, “Oh, if I could be President and Congress too, for just ten minutes.” Which principle of United States government was frustrating President Roosevelt when he made this statement? F federalism G rule of law H majority rule J separation of powers

The system of checks and balances is best illustrated by the power of A. the President to veto a bill passed by Congress B. Congress to censure one of its members C. a governor to send the National Guard to stop a riot D. state and Federal governments to levy and collect taxes

Which historical event best demonstrates the operation of checks and balances? A. President George Washington used the Army to suppress a tax rebellion by Pennsylvania farmers B. South Carolina seceded from the Union over the issues of slavery and States rights. C. President Dwight D. Eisenhower sent Federal troops to enforce the integration of public schools in Little Rock, Arkansas. D. The Senate approved the appointment of Clarence Thomas to the Supreme Court.

Which of these quotes from the Constitutional Convention best represents the principle of separation of powers? A "The preservation of the States . . . is indispensable.“ B "The purse and sword must not be in the same hands.“ C "The people can not know or judge the characters of Candidates.“ D "Look to the votes in Congress, and most of them stand divided by the geography of the country. . . ."

Which of the following statements best defines the Bill of Rights? a) It establishes the basic rights that all citizens are guaranteed. b) It expresses to the citizens what they can and cannot do. c) It states the laws by which the military can control the citizens. d) It explains the rules by which the government can prosecute citizens.

When a famous actress was accused of wrong-doing, the newspapers covered the event extensively. The actress was convicted of the crime, but appealed the verdict on the grounds that the pre-trial publicity prejudiced the jury. Which of these rights is in conflict with the freedom of the press? F the right to a speedy trial G the right to present witnesses H the right to legal counsel J the right to a fair trial

In 1968 the Supreme Court upheld the arrest of a young man for burning his draft card as an antiwar protest. Which of these best explains why the Supreme Court decided that burning draft cards is not a protected form of free speech? A His action interfered with the government raising an army. B The law prohibited burning anything in public without a permit. C All citizens have the responsibility to serve in the military. D The First Amendment excludes protesting as a form of free speech.

Which of these is a violation of due process? A A state eliminates representation for defendants. B A state requires that cars be inspected once a year. C A state requires the vaccination of all school children. D A state forbids a doctor from practicing without a license.

MAPP v. OHIO, 1961: • THE POLICE WHO CONDUCTED A WARRANTLESS SEARCH OF MAPP’S RESIDENCE WERE LOOKING FOR EVIDENCE OF A BOMBING AND FOR MATERIALS ASSOCIATED WITH GAMBLING. INSTEAD, THEY FOUND “OBSCENE” MATERIALS. THE MATERIALS WERE CONFISCATED, AND MAPP WAS SUBSEQUENTLY CONVICTED FOR THEIR POSSESSION. • MAPP WILL APPEAL THE CONVICTION BASED UPON THESE GROUNDS: • FREEDOM OF PRESS • ILLEGAL SEARCH AND SEIZURE • C. RIGHT TO A FAIR TRIAL • D. RIGHT TO COUNSEL

Which of the following best describes the purpose of Affirmative Action programs? A. To provide government loans B. To create job opportunities for teens C. To overcome the results of past discrimination D. To promote interstate cooperation

According to the cartoon, the best way to limit the terms of members of Congress is to A have recall elections B vote them out of office C use the impeachment process D pass a constitutional amendment Ballot Box

Because of the Endangered Species Act, a man was forbidden from planting crops on his land because the habitat of an endangered species would be destroyed. In the situation above, there is a conflict between a government policy and an individual's F freedom of expression G freedom of religion H voting rights J property rights

Study the political cartoon below. The cartoon suggests that some citizens A believe that the justice system is unworkable B are unwilling to break the law C believe that the right to a trial by jury is unnecessary D are unwilling to accept their responsibilities

Read the scenario below. The Maryland government is expanding a major highway to reduce traffic congestion. The state will take the private property it needs and compensate the owners for their land. Which of these allows the government action described above? F judicial review G eminent domain H affirmative action J popular sovereignty

Government Jeopardy