Best EOY Review #2

What was the Supreme Court Decision in Texas v. Johnson, a case about flag burning?

• The Court condemned flag burning as treason, and therefore decided it was a crime punishable under the law

• The Court regarded flag burning as political expression, and therefore decided it was a form of protected speech under the 1st Amendment

• The Court decided that flag burning is an action subject to prior restraint

• The Court condemned flag burning as intimidation and decided that punishment was to be determined by State courts

What can be learned from this political cartoon?

• Voters should be aware of voting trends on election day

• Voters should not cast ballots for candidates who advertise on television

• The media should stop covering elections on election day

• The media should wait until polls report before projecting winners

In the United States presidential chain of succession, who would follow the president and vice president

• The Attorney General

• The Speaker of the House

• The Secretary of State

• The President Pro Tempore of the Senate

How many Senators in Florida?

• 30

• 28

• 2

• 16

How many Hose of Representatives does Florida have?

• 30

• 28

• 2

• 16

What is the primary role of the Speaker of the House in the United States?

• To preside over the Senate

• To lead the House of Representatives

• To appoint Supreme Court justices

• To manage foreign affairs

Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees freedom of speech?

• The Fifth Amendment

• The Second Amendment

• The First Amendment

• The Tenth Amendment

What is the term length for a U.S. Senator?

• 2 years

• 4 years

• 6 years

• 8 years

What is the minimum age requirement to serve as a U.S. Senator?

• 40 years

• 30 years

• 25 years

• 35 years

Which branch of the U.S. government is responsible for interpreting the Constitution?

• The Executive Branch

• The Legislative Branch

• The Judicial Branch

• The State Governments