Question 1

A sitting president can be compelled by subpoena to testify in a civil lawsuit, because "the Law is King."​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

The First Amendment provides a guarantee of the freedom to speak under all circumstances​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

Members of the federal judiciary are

Accepted Answer

A) elected to office for life by the senates of the states where the courts are located. 
B) appointed by the president and confirmed by majority vote of the U.S. Senate. 
C) designated in a binding recommendation by the senior senator of the state where the court is located. 
D) required to retire at age 70. 
A) elected to office for life by the senates of the states where the courts are located. 
B) appointed by the president and confirmed by majority vote of the U.S. Senate. 
C) designated in a binding recommendation by the senior senator of the state where the court is located. 
D) required to retire at age 70. B

Question 4

Under Supreme Court rulings, a person who defiantly and disrespectfully burns the flag of the _________________   United States is shielded from prosecution because of the _________________ Amendment.

Accepted Answer

symbolic s

Question 5

Which of the following is accurate regarding the legality of affirmative action programs:

Accepted Answer

A) Under recent Supreme Court decision they are unconstitutional because they constitute discrimination on the race or other protected classifications of people. 
B) Government is prohibited from enacting any new affirmative action programs but existing ones are "grandfathered" in so long as they remain continually in use. 
C) Hard quotas are acceptable under most circumstances 
D) Hard quotas are probably not allowed but programs granting preferences or assistance to individuals based on race are probably constitutional. 
A) Under recent Supreme Court decision they are unconstitutional because they constitute discrimination on the race or other protected classifications of people. 
B) Government is prohibited from enacting any new affirmative action programs but existing ones are "grandfathered" in so long as they remain continually in use. 
C) Hard quotas are acceptable under most circumstances 
D) Hard quotas are probably not allowed but programs granting preferences or assistance to individuals based on race are probably constitutional.

Question 6

The _________________ is the popular title given to the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The _________________ is the popular title given...

Question 7

What is meant by the words "...all Men are created equal..." in the Declaration of Independence?

Accepted Answer

It means that all persons have equal rig

Question 8

The federal legislative branch is unicameral and the federal constitution requires that state legislatures be tricameral.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Only state supreme courts may declare state laws null and void.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

One justification for a rationalization of civil disobedience of _____________ law is that the violator is nevertheless complying with a higher standard of conduct, namely the  _____________   law.​

Accepted Answer

The answer of One justification for a rationalization of civil...

Question 11

Constitutionalism means​

Accepted Answer

A) federal, state, and local governments must be democratic. 
B) fundamental principles of law governing a nation must be expressed in a written document. 
C) a central government must be supreme over a federation of states. 
D) there are enforceable limits on the exercise of government power, and the private domain of every individual may not be invaded unless in accordance with reasonable positive law. 
A) federal, state, and local governments must be democratic. 
B) fundamental principles of law governing a nation must be expressed in a written document. 
C) a central government must be supreme over a federation of states. 
D) there are enforceable limits on the exercise of government power, and the private domain of every individual may not be invaded unless in accordance with reasonable positive law.

Question 12

A formal written order called a(n) ____________ requires that an arrestee be brought before a court, usually to protect against abusive incarceration without release on bail, pending a formal trial.​

Accepted Answer

writ of ha

Question 13

The Supreme Court may void a statute even if it has been passed by a 2/3 vote overriding a presidential veto, if it determines the statute to be unconstitutional.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

A city ordinance intended to criminalize begging or loitering would be an example of a specific power of government, called the _________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A city ordinance intended to criminalize begging...

Question 15

Which of the following is not a specific power of voters to participate directly in state government?

Accepted Answer

A) the appointment of judges 
B) the direct initiative 
C) the referendum petition 
D) the recall petition 
A) the appointment of judges 
B) the direct initiative 
C) the referendum petition 
D) the recall petition

Question 16

The president of the United States can terminate the office of any and all federal judges if done within six months of the president taking office.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The president has the constitutional power to make treaties with foreign countries, but they must be approved by a(n) __________________ vote of the __________________ . This is an example of the found in our Constitution.

Accepted Answer

two-thirds

Question 18

Which of the following statements is not true regarding the Bill of Rights?

Accepted Answer

A) Freedom of religion is expressed in the First Amendment. 
B) Originally, the Bill of Rights applied only to limit or restrain the national government. 
C) Incorporation is the legal doctrine imposing the guarantees of the Bill of Rights upon the states. 
D) The Bill of Rights was ratified by a simple majority of the original 13 states. 
A) Freedom of religion is expressed in the First Amendment. 
B) Originally, the Bill of Rights applied only to limit or restrain the national government. 
C) Incorporation is the legal doctrine imposing the guarantees of the Bill of Rights upon the states. 
D) The Bill of Rights was ratified by a simple majority of the original 13 states.

Question 19

Take the pro or con of the argument that prospective appointees to the U.S. Supreme Court ought to publicly reveal their personal philosophy upon each of the largest issues or controversies in society, such as abortion rights, prayer in public schools, flag burning, gun control, and desensitization to violence in the media.

Accepted Answer

Answers here may vary widely, but should

Question 20

Under the Constitution as amended, suffrage (or the right to vote in U.S. political elections), is not available to

Accepted Answer

A) adult women. 
B) foreigners with work visas. 
C) adult men. 
D) persons in the military. 
A) adult women. 
B) foreigners with work visas. 
C) adult men. 
D) persons in the military.

A sitting president can be compelled by subpoena to testify in a civil lawsuit, because "the Law is King."

The First Amendment provides a guarantee of the freedom to speak under all circumstances

Members of the federal judiciary are

Under Supreme Court rulings, a person who defiantly and disrespectfully burns the flag of the _ United States is shielded from prosecution because of the _ Amendment.

Which of the following is accurate regarding the legality of affirmative action programs:

The _________________ is the popular title given to the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution.

What is meant by the words "...all Men are created equal..." in the Declaration of Independence?

The federal legislative branch is unicameral and the federal constitution requires that state legislatures be tricameral.

Only state supreme courts may declare state laws null and void.

One justification for a rationalization of civil disobedience of _ law is that the violator is nevertheless complying with a higher standard of conduct, namely the _ law.

Constitutionalism means

A formal written order called a(n) ____________ requires that an arrestee be brought before a court, usually to protect against abusive incarceration without release on bail, pending a formal trial.

The Supreme Court may void a statute even if it has been passed by a 2/3 vote overriding a presidential veto, if it determines the statute to be unconstitutional.

A city ordinance intended to criminalize begging or loitering would be an example of a specific power of government, called the _________________.

Which of the following is not a specific power of voters to participate directly in state government?

The president of the United States can terminate the office of any and all federal judges if done within six months of the president taking office.

The president has the constitutional power to make treaties with foreign countries, but they must be approved by a(n) vote of the . This is an example of the found in our Constitution.

Which of the following statements is not true regarding the Bill of Rights?

Under the Constitution as amended, suffrage (or the right to vote in U.S. political elections), is not available to

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A sitting president can be compelled by subpoena to testify in a civil lawsuit, because "the Law is King."​

The First Amendment provides a guarantee of the freedom to speak under all circumstances​

Members of the federal judiciary are

Under Supreme Court rulings, a person who defiantly and disrespectfully burns the flag of the _________________ United States is shielded from prosecution because of the _________________ Amendment.

Which of the following is accurate regarding the legality of affirmative action programs:

The _________________ is the popular title given to the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution.

What is meant by the words "...all Men are created equal..." in the Declaration of Independence?

The federal legislative branch is unicameral and the federal constitution requires that state legislatures be tricameral.

Only state supreme courts may declare state laws null and void.​

One justification for a rationalization of civil disobedience of _____________ law is that the violator is nevertheless complying with a higher standard of conduct, namely the _____________ law.​

Constitutionalism means​

A formal written order called a(n) ____________ requires that an arrestee be brought before a court, usually to protect against abusive incarceration without release on bail, pending a formal trial.​

The Supreme Court may void a statute even if it has been passed by a 2/3 vote overriding a presidential veto, if it determines the statute to be unconstitutional.​

A city ordinance intended to criminalize begging or loitering would be an example of a specific power of government, called the _________________.

Which of the following is not a specific power of voters to participate directly in state government?

The president of the United States can terminate the office of any and all federal judges if done within six months of the president taking office.​

The president has the constitutional power to make treaties with foreign countries, but they must be approved by a(n) __________________ vote of the __________________ . This is an example of the found in our Constitution.

Which of the following statements is not true regarding the Bill of Rights?

Under the Constitution as amended, suffrage (or the right to vote in U.S. political elections), is not available to

Introduction to Law

The Court System

Attorney-Client Relationship and Dispute Resolution

Administrative Law

Crimes: Public Wrongs

Torts: Private Wrongs

Contracts: Enforceable Agreements

Real Property and Home Ownership

Intellectual and Personal Property Including Motor Vehicles

Renters and Landlords

Employee and Employer Rights and Duties

Consumer Rights, Privacy, and Protection

Family Law

Wills, Trusts, and Probate

Filters

A sitting president can be compelled by subpoena to testify in a civil lawsuit, because "the Law is King."

The First Amendment provides a guarantee of the freedom to speak under all circumstances

Under Supreme Court rulings, a person who defiantly and disrespectfully burns the flag of the _ United States is shielded from prosecution because of the _ Amendment.

Only state supreme courts may declare state laws null and void.

One justification for a rationalization of civil disobedience of _ law is that the violator is nevertheless complying with a higher standard of conduct, namely the _ law.

Constitutionalism means

A formal written order called a(n) ____________ requires that an arrestee be brought before a court, usually to protect against abusive incarceration without release on bail, pending a formal trial.

The Supreme Court may void a statute even if it has been passed by a 2/3 vote overriding a presidential veto, if it determines the statute to be unconstitutional.

The president of the United States can terminate the office of any and all federal judges if done within six months of the president taking office.

The president has the constitutional power to make treaties with foreign countries, but they must be approved by a(n) vote of the . This is an example of the found in our Constitution.