Study Guide
Which phrase from a letter written by President Thomas Jefferson
in 1802 reflects a freedom in the Bill of Rights? -
Ans>>>"building a wall of separation between Church & State"
Which of the following pairs of cases focused on the rights of
public school students? - Ans>>>Tinker v. Des Moines (1969)
and Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier (1988)
Who is in charge of the executive branch? - Ans>>>the President
What is due process? - Ans>>>fair treatment in judicial
proceedings
,Which of the following represents the principle of consent of the
governed? - Ans>>>Individuals elect members of the House of
Representatives.
What is an example of a power reserved to the states? -
Ans>>>creating school systems
Which statement from the English Bill of Rights is reflected in the
U.S. Constitution's Eighth Amendment? - Ans>>>"That excessive
bail ought not to be required . . . nor cruel and unusual
punishments inflicted;"
According to the authors of the Declaration of Independence, who
is responsible for protecting natural rights? - Ans>>>the
government
Who signs proposed bills into federal laws? - Ans>>>the
President of the United States
How many amendments does the U.S. Constitution currently
have? - Ans>>>27
, What is an example of a democratic process? - Ans>>>The
people elect a Governor.
Which phrase from the English Bill of Rights (1689) is reflected in
the U.S. Constitution's Third Amendment? - Ans>>>"That . . .
keeping a standing army within the kingdom in time of peace . . .
is against law"
Which scenario represents a violation of the Equal Protection
Clause? - Ans>>>A state law establishes a higher minimum
wage for men than for women.
Which action is an example of petitioning the government? -
Ans>>>lobbying officials
What are the first two paragraphs of the Declaration of
Independence called? - Ans>>>the Preamble
Which part of government was created to reflect the colonists'
position that governments derive their powers from the consent
of the governed? - Ans>>>the legislature