Should You Be Allowed To Vote?
Naturalized immigrants have to pass a civics test on their way to earning citizenship and the right to vote. Why do native born Americans get a pass in this regard? There's ample evidence that growing up in America doesn't mean you understand the system well enough to participate effectively. We require a driver's test before issuing a license. . . Why isn't there a civics test before issuing a voter registration card?
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What are the three branches of the Federal Government?
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The House of Representatives, the Senate, and the Presidency
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Congress, the White House, and the Security and Exchange Commission
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The Legislative, Executive and Judicial
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The Defense Department, Social Security and the Department of Homeland Security
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C. The Legislative, Executive and Judicial -
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Which of the three branches of government is established FIRST by the Constitution?
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The Legislative
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The Presidency
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The Supreme Court
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The Cabinet
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The Senate
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A. The Legislative -
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What does the 10th Amendment do?
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Gives Congress the power to separate church and state
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Reserves all power not specifically given to the Federal Government to the States or to the people
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Guarantees the right to an abortion
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Forces the States to comply with Federal law
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Nullifies the right of secession
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B. Reserves all power not specifically given to the Federal Government to the States or to the people -
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Prior to the 17th Amendment, how did Senators obtain office?
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They were selected by the State legislatures, as a representative of the State
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They bid for the office through the Governor of their state
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The State's members of the House of Representatives elected them
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The 17th Amendment had nothing to do with Senators, who have always been directly elected by the people
Correct Answer
A. They were selected by the State legislatures, as a representative of the StateExplanation
The 17th Amendment was part of the Progressive era watering down of many Constitutional checks and balances. Senators were meant to be State representatives to the Federal Government, whose agenda was shaped by that State's legislature. Direct election put them more on a par with the Representatives, closer to the momentary passions of the people.Rate this question:
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George Washington warned against ___________ and __________ in his Farewell Address after two terms as President:
Correct Answer
Political Parties
Entangling Alliances
Permanent Alliances
Political factions - 6.
According to George Washington: "Of all the dispositions and habits, which lead to political prosperity, __________ and __________ are indispensable supports. In vain would that man claim the tribute of Patriotism, who should labor to subvert these great pillars of human happiness, these firmest props of the duties of Men and Citizens.
Correct Answer
Religion
MoralityExplanation
Our form of government assumed certain principles and norms. As John Adams, second President put it: “Our Constitution was made only for a moral and religious people. It is wholly inadequate to the government of any other.”Rate this question:
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Which of these functions/agencies of the Federal Government is specifically authorized in the Constitution?
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Social Security
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The Federal Emergency Management Agency
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Medicare/Medicaid
- D.
The Post Office
Correct Answer
D. The Post OfficeExplanation
Article 1, Section 8Rate this question:
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What part of the Constitution directs the separation of Church and State?
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Article 1, Section 8
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Article 4, Section 4
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Article 2, Section 3
- D.
There is no such direction in the Constitution
Correct Answer
D. There is no such direction in the ConstitutionExplanation
This famous catchphrase is based on a letter written by Thomas Jefferson, but was never a part of our governing documents. In fact, while many people cite the First Amendment's provision that "Congress shall pass no law respecting the establishment of a religion," few note the next clause says "nor prohibiting the free exercise thereof." Our government was not intended either to impose a religion on the public square, OR to prevent any faith from participating in the same.Rate this question:
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What part of the original Constitution gave the power to tax individual income?
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Article 1, Section 8
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Article 2, Section 4
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Article 4, Section 1
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There was no such power in the original document
Correct Answer
D. There was no such power in the original documentExplanation
In fact, Article 1, Section 9 specifically prohibited such a direct tax. The first time the government attempted one, to fund the War of 1861-1865, the Supreme Court ruled it Unconstitutional (conveniently, this ruling came after Appomattox). It was not until the 16th Amendment passed in 1913 (one of four Progressive Amendments passed in a mere 7 years) that Congress assumed the power to reach directly into the wallets of Americans.Rate this question:
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