Cumulative Exam — Cumulative exam Answers

The structure of the Constitution allows for __________ of powers among three branches of government.A.privilegeB.separationC.amendmentD.impeachment

The time in which European philosophers began challenging the authority of monarchs and the Church is known as the __________. A.Spanish InquisitionB.Dark AgesC.EnlightenmentD.Separation of Powers

Congress has the power to override reserved powers granted to the states.

Which of the following best defines the word “misdemeanor”? A.a minor criminal offense whose punishment cannot exceed a small fine and one year in jailB.a major criminal offense whose punishment is a minimum of one year in jail or a heavy fineC.a major criminal offense whose only punishment is the death penaltyD.a minor criminal offense for juveniles only

Which Supreme Court case established the principle of judicial review? A. Roe v. Wade B. Marbury v. Madison C. Plessy v. Ferguson D. Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka, Kansas Please select the best answer from the choices provided

The purposes of the Preamble of the Constitution explain all of the following EXCEPT: A. the intentions of the Framers for a single united government B. the purpose of the Constitution C. that the power of government comes from the president D. that the power of the government comes from the people Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Patriotic is defined as __________.A.the administration of lawB.a union of states under one national governmentC.enthusiastic support for one’s country and way of lifeD.future generations

Which of the following is the BEST definition of a bill? A. a document that suggests a new law B. a document that confirms a new law C. a document that overrules a current law D. a document that challenges a current law Please select the best answer from the choices provided

The man known as the “Father of the Constitution” is __________.A.James MadisonB.Benjamin FranklinC.George WashingtonD.Thomas Jefferson

All of the following statements about the Constitution are TRUE except:A.The Constitution gives the legislative branch the power to make laws.B.The Constitution gives the executive branch the power to enforce laws.C.The Constitution gives the judicial branch the power to interpret laws.D.The Constitution gives the executive branch the ability to check only the legislative branch, the legislative branch the ability to check only the judicial branch, and the judicial branch the ability to check only the executive branch.

The highest court in the land is the __________. A.US Supreme CourtB.New York state supreme courtC.US Court of AppealsD.magistrate court

Congress is composed of two groups of politicians: the Senate and the House of Representatives. This is known as a __________ legislature. A. double B. two-headed C. bicameral D. two-sided Please select the best answer from the choices provided

The number of representatives each state receives in the House of Representatives is determined by __________. A. each state’s population based on census data; the more people that live in a state, the more representatives the state receives B. a set rule that says each state gets only two representatives in the House, regardless of population C. a set rule that says each state gets only three representatives in the House, regardless of population D. the land mass of a state; the bigger the state’s size, the more representatives the state receives Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Put the following events in the correct chronological order:I. New state constitutions are formed.II. Declaration of Independence is signed.III. Second Continental Congress writes the Articles of Confederation.IV. Special conventions are convened to produce fundamental laws for the states.A.II, III, IV, IB.II, IV, I, IIIC.II, I, IV, IIID.II, I, III, IV

You read about a proposed amendment to require all students to remain in high school until they are able to pass all required courses. You argue that it will not become an amendment. Based on Amendments 11 to 27, why would you argue that it will NOT become an amendment? A. It will not pass because amendments only change voting rights and taxes. B. It will not pass because amendments only affect people over 18 years old. C. It will not pass because most proposed amendments do not pass. D. It will not pass because proposing amendments is no longer allowed. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

In Miranda v. Arizona (1966), the Supreme Court overturned the conviction of Ernesto Miranda because ___________.A.the law he was convicted of breaking was ex post factoB.police obtained evidence from his home without a search warrantC.he had not been informed of his rights prior to his confessionD.he was beaten in order to force him to confess

Hypothetical: President Obama has to undergo surgery that requires anesthesia (he will be put to sleep). Since he cannot be the active president if he is in surgery, who would step in to fulfill his role until he recovers?A.Chief Justice John RobertsB.Vice President Joseph BidenC.Secretary of State Hillary ClintonD.Secretary of Defense Robert Gates

The president’s __________ advises him/her on matters of national security. A.National Bureau of Economic AffairsB.ambassador to the United NationsC.National Security CouncilD.secretary of labor

Which of the following best defines the word “law”? A.a set of unchanging rulesB.a set of rules used to govern people’s behaviorC.an oral code of behaviorD.a set of rules consistent in every society