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Foy Ch. 6 Test
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| You are a young man who has just turned 18. What is the government going to expect you to do to serve your country? | Promise to serve in the military if drafted. |
| What type of powers include the right to coin money, regulate trade, and make treaties? | delegated powers |
| What does the Third Amendment prevent the military from doing? | housing soldiers in people’s homes |
| What type of powers include the right to create local governments, hold elections and provide for public safety? | reserved powers |
| Which phrase from the Preamble means to create a military to protect its citizens? | "provide for the common defense" |
| You are 40 years old, and even though you were born in the United States, you lived in England until you were 20. You have lived in Louisiana ever since then. You want to run for an office with the US government. What office could you be elected for? | President |
| If a Federal Court finds a law unconstitutional, what action can they take? | strike it down |
| Which phrase from the Preamble means to provide public services to make life better? | “promote the general welfare” |
| If the President doesn’t like a bill, what can he to do stop it from being passed into law? | veto it |
| If you are a good citizen, what do you do to help fund public roads, police, and public schools? | pay taxes |
| If you wanted to find more information on how the Senate and House of Representatives works, which Article of the Constitution would you look in? | Article 1 |
| Your father is from Mexico and your mother is from the United States. You were born in Mexico but you live in the US. What is your US citizenship status? | citizen |
| What is one way a person can support a candidate that shares the same beliefs as them? | Join a political action committee |
| If you were born in Canada but you permanently moved to the United States, what is a term to describe you? | immigrant |
| Which phrase from the Preamble means that the Constitution was written for the people by the people? | “We the people of the United States” |
| If you serve as the President of the Senate and break ties during voting, what is your job title? | Vice President |
| What Amendment gives the courts and Congress the power to decide the rights of citizens that are not addressed in the Constitution? | Ninth |
| Which of the following cases would the Supreme Court try? | People complaining that a law was passed taking away their freedom of speech in their home state. |
| You recently turned 30 years old and have lived in Louisiana your whole life. What governmental office could you run for? | US Senator from Louisiana |
| The Tenth Amendment states that any powers not delegated to the federal government or prohibited by the Constitution can belong to whom? | states and the people |
| When questioning a suspect, the Eighth Amendment bans what type of behavior? | cruel and unusual punishment |
| If you were born in another country but you wanted to become a citizen of the United States, what would you have to do? | Go through the process of naturalization. |
| How does a Supreme Court Justice receive her position and what is her term limit? | She is appointed for life. |
| The Seventh Amendment allows you the right to trial by jury in a civil case. What does “civil case” mean? | a case where harm has occurred but not necessarily breaking the law |
| What does the Fourth Amendment protect you from with regards to the police? | unreasonable search and seizure |
| Which phrase from the Preamble means to create a more united country? | “In order to form a more perfect union” |
| You moved to the United States from Mexico when you were young and became a citizen when you turned 18. You are 26 now and live in Louisiana. You want to run for an office in the United States government. What office could you run for? | Representative from Louisiana |
| You were appointed by the President as the newest Supreme Court Justice and you have had to review several laws to make sure they agree with the Constitution. What branch are you in? | Judicial |
| As an American citizen, what are you required to do? | obey laws and people in power |
| If you wanted more information about the duties of the Supreme Court, what Article in the Constitution would you look in? | Article 3 |
| What type of powers include the right to levy taxes, enforce laws, and establish courts? | concurrent powers |
| If you keep a gun in your house for self defense, what Amendment are you protected by? | Second |
| If you wanted to find more information on the duties of the President, what Article of the Constitution would you look in? | Article 2 |
| Which of the following would you need to know to pass a citizenship test. | English language, US history and how the government works |
| If you aren’t happy with a verdict made on your case in a district federal court, where can you take your case next? | Appeals Court |
| Which phrase from the Preamble means to make sure we keep our freedom now and for future generations? | “secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity” |
| You were born in the United States. What is your citizenship status? | citizen |
| If you are accused of a crime, what kind of trial does the Sixth Amendment give you the right to? | a speedy, public trial by jury |
| Which phrase from the Preamble means to create fair laws to keep the peace? | “establish justice, insure domestic tranquility” |
| The First Amendment gives which of the following rights? | freedom of speech |
| American citizens are expected to participate in government by doing which of the following actions? | learn about issues affecting the country vote in elections find information on the different candidates |
| As President of the United States, you have had the responsibility of making sure laws are being enforced, appointing ambassadors and establishing peaceful relations with other countries. What branch are you in? | Executive |
| Who has the power to declare war? | Congress |
| You are a US Senator. Since you’ve been in office, you have had the responsibility of writing a law, voting on the President’s choice for Supreme Court Justice, and voting on whether or not to declare war. What branch are you in? | Legislative |
| The Fifth Amendment establishes the “innocent until proven guilty” concept, meaning the law must be fairly applied. What is this called? | due process of law |
| The federal government has the power to declare war, the state governments have the power to make marriage laws, and both governments have the power to levy taxes. What is this an example of? | federal system |
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