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Question 26(Multiple Choice Worth 1 points)

(Foundations LO 7 MC)

Casey is unhappy about the quality of education in his town, so he organizes a large rally outside of the school board meeting. Which amendment to the Constitution allows Casey this right to protest?

Ninth Amendment
Second Amendment
Fifth Amendment
First Amendment
Question 27(Multiple Choice Worth 1 points)
(Foundations LO 7 MC)

Police arrest a young man late at night. Weeks go by, and still the young man has not been notified of his alleged crime. Which amendment to the Constitution is not being observed?

First Amendment
Second Amendment
Sixth Amendment
Ninth Amendment
Question 28(Multiple Choice Worth 1 points)
(Foundations LO 7 HC)

Chu was arrested six years ago and charged with aiding and abetting terrorists in a plot to harm Americans. While he has been charged, he has not yet faced trial. Why would this be a Sixth Amendment case?

Citizens have the right to gather in independent groups.
Citizens have the right to face their accusers.
Citizens have the right to not incriminate themselves.
Citizens have the right to a speedy trial.
Question 29(Multiple Choice Worth 1 points)
(Foundations LO 7 HC)

What is the most likely reason that the Third Amendment might be seen as not needed in this day and age?

The military has many bases to house the troops.
Troops are responsible for having their own homes.
There are not very many members of the military.
There is not a war going on in America now.
Question 30(Multiple Choice Worth 1 points)
(Foundations LO 7 MC)

If the Nineteenth Amendment was not enacted, which of the following reasons would be valid for denying an individual the right to vote?

Race
Gender
Citizenship
Age
Question 31(Multiple Choice Worth 1 points)
(Foundations LO 7 MC)

Which is an expression of an individual’s use of the Second Amendment?

choosing to change religions
purchasing a firearm for personal use
hiring a lawyer for criminal defense
supporting the armed services
Question 32(Multiple Choice Worth 1 points)
(Foundations LO 7 HC)

Larry has been standing in line for an hour to vote. When he gets up to the front of the line, an elections worker tells Larry he cannot vote. Which option would explain why Larry is turned away and is that legal according to the Constitution?

Larry is not old enough; no.
Larry has not paid his taxes; yes.
Larry is a convicted felon; yes.
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Question 33(Multiple Choice Worth 1 points)
(Foundations LO 5 LC)

Members of these branches of government have to be elected by a popular vote.

Executive and judicial
Executive and legislative
Judicial and constitutional
Legislative and judicial
Question 34(Multiple Choice Worth 1 points)
(Foundations LO 5 LC)

Which branch of government decides if laws are constitutional?

Legislative
Congress
Executive
Judicial
Question 35(Multiple Choice Worth 1 points)
(Foundations LO 5 MC)

The House of Representatives is meant to act

in the interest of only the people they represent
slowly to ensure that laws are fair
only every two years when new members are appointed
quickly to propose new laws the people want now
Question 36(Multiple Choice Worth 1 points)
(Foundations LO 5 MC)

What was the reason the Founding Fathers created three branches of government?

in order to mirror the British system of government
to employ many people in the act of governing
so none of the branches would become too powerful
so only a few people could be truly powerful
Question 37(Multiple Choice Worth 1 points)
(Foundations LO 5 LC)

The Supreme Court decides if laws are

constitutional
moral
enforceable
fair
Question 38(Multiple Choice Worth 1 points)
(Foundations LO 5 LC)

The head of the executive branch of government is the

vice president
Speaker of the House
House of Representatives
president
Question 39(Multiple Choice Worth 1 points)
(Foundations LO 5 MC)

Which of the following statements is true of the House of Representatives?

Every six years, two members are elected for each state.
Members are elected every two years and are based on population.
There are two branches of the House of Representatives.
House members are limited to two four-year terms.
Question 40(Multiple Choice Worth 1 points)
(Foundations LO 5 MC)

Which of the following statements is true of the office of the president?

Presidents can serve unlimited terms, and they must be over the age of 35.
Presidents can only serve two terms, and they must be over the age of 35.
The office of the president includes the Speaker of the House.
The office of the president holds the ultimate power of the government.

Answer 1

26. first amendment

27. sixth amendment

28. have right to a speedy trial

29. a or b

30. gender

31. purchasing a firearm for personal use

32. Larry is not old enough

33. Executive and legislative

34. Judicial

35. in the of only the people they represent slowly to make sure laws are fair

36. so none of the branches would be too powerful

37. constitutional

38. President

39. members are elected every 2 years based on population

40. President can only serve 2 terms and must be over 35