March Madness Civics

What was the significance of the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Marbury v. Madison (1803)?

• It established the right of the Court to advise Congress in advance on the

  validity of proposed laws.

• It gave the Court original jurisdiction in disputes involving foreign

  governments.

• It gave the Court the power to mediate disputes between different states.

• It established the power of the Court to declare an act of Congress

  unconstitutional.

Who would a citizen contact about a problem with city roads?

• the county commissioner

• the president

• the governor

• the mayor

What is a responsibility of the U.S. Senate in foreign policy?

• nominate ambassadors

• introducing tax bills

• negotiating treaties

• ratifying treaties

The statement below is from the Declaration of Independence. We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. Based on this excerpt, what are natural rights?

• God-given rights that all people should enjoy

• Rights that exist in America but not in Europe

• Rights granted by English kings to their subjects

• Rights that can only be earned through bloodshed

The President can "check" the Judicial Branch by appointing justices to the Supreme Court

• True

• False

The ability of one branch of government to limit the power of the other branches of government is known as?

• separation of powers

• checks and balances

• rule of law

• limited government

What does the blindfold covering the figure’s eyes represent?

• equality under the law

• separation of powers

• checks and balances

• natural law

What is the primary purpose of the March Madness Civics event?

• To promote civic engagement through sports

• To educate students about the NCAA tournament

• To encourage voting in local elections

• To raise funds for civic education programs

Which of the following is a key feature of March Madness Civics?

• Basketball tournaments

• Civic education workshops

• Political debates

• Community service projects

During March Madness Civics, students are encouraged to learn about which of the following?

• The history of basketball

• The structure of the U.S. government

• The rules of the NCAA tournament

• The biographies of famous athletes