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Government/Civics/Political Science 2

Authored by Danielle Sing

Social Studies

12th Grade

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Government/Civics/Political Science 2
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

“You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law. You have the right to an attorney.”

What are the direct origins of the Miranda Rights quoted above?

The Fifth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution
The First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution

The Fifth and Sixth Amendments to the United States Constitution

The Fourth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

In the United States, the federal bureaucracy functions as part of the

Executive Branch

Legislative Branch
Judicial Branch
State Government

3.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Which TWO of the following campaign strategies is a candidate running for public office most likely to use to attract younger voters?

Support reducing education costs and increasing minimum wage

Create and use a hashtag (#) slogan

Post on Facebook

Send a text

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Congress may override a presidential veto if

The president gives permission

Both houses of Congress pass the bill by a two-thirds vote

The Supreme Court rules in favor of Congress
The bill is passed by a simple majority in the House of Representatives

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Which of the following best characterizes the effect of the electoral college on United States presidential elections?

It ensures that the candidate with the most popular votes wins
  • It encourages candidates to focus their campaigns on a handful of competitive states.

It prevents candidates from smaller states from winning
It guarantees that each state has an equal say in the election

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Which of the following outlines the basic structure of the three-tiered federal court system from lowest to highest tier?

District Courts, Circuit Courts, Supreme Court

Supreme Court, Circuit Courts, District Courts
Circuit Courts, District Courts, Supreme Court
Supreme Court, District Courts, Circuit Courts

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

In a proportional representation system, a party that wins 20 percent of the vote will receive how many seats in a 100-member parliament?

20 seats
10 seats
30 seats
40 seats

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