civics mid term studyguide

Using source 1, which statement best explains why the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution was written?

• An introduction to creating the government.

• To list the rights of citizens.

• To establish the first laws.

• To declare independence from Britain.

Using source 2, which statement best describes the relationship among the three branches of government?

• They all work together through checks and balances because they divide power among each other.

• One branch has more power than the others.

• They operate independently without any interaction.

• They are all controlled by the president.

Using source 3, which statement best explains the potential consequences of pure democracy regarding personal security and property rights?

• They do not work together.

• They ensure equal rights for all.

• They protect minority rights.

• They create a strong central government.

Using source 4, which statement best reflects popular sovereignty’s role in power dynamics within a society?

• The people have majority power; The people are superior.

• The government has all the power.

• The president decides everything.

• The courts have the final say.

A federal law, that is passed by congress and signed by the president, infringes on the rights of minorities. Which branch can check this?

• Judicial branch

• Executive branch

• Legislative branch

• Military branch

Both houses pass a law (with a simple majority vote). Which branch can immediately check this?

• Executive branch

• Judicial branch

• Legislative branch

• Military branch

The president wants to keep troops in a foreign country for more than a year. Which branch can check this?

• Legislative branch

• Judicial branch

• Executive branch

• Military branch

Judge Robert Bork was nominated for an appointment but was rejected. Which branch checked this?

• Legislative branch

• Judicial branch

• Executive branch

• Military branch

William Atkins was convinced of obstruction of justice and cybercrimes. Which branch can check this by issuing a pardon?

• The executive branch

• The judicial branch

• The legislative branch

• The military branch

A supreme court justice is caught accepting a bribe. Which branch can check that?

• The legislative branch

• The executive branch

• The judicial branch

• The military branch