3 RD 9 WEEKS EXAM U S Constitution

3 RD 9 WEEKS EXAM

U. S. Constitution Courts & Landmark Cases American Legal System Citizenship Misc. 10 10 10 20 20 20 30 30 30 40 40 40 50 50 50

U. S. Constitution– 10 Points QUESTION: • Describe the major impact of the 13 th, 14 th, 15 th, 19 th, 24 th and 26 th amendments. ANSWER: • Theses amendments increased the ability of all citizens to participate in the political process. Allows all citizens regardless of gender, race, religion the right to vote and increases rights of citizens.

U. S. Constitution– 20 Points QUESTION: • What does it mean to amend the US Constitution? Provide an example of when the Constitution has been amended. ANSWER: • Amending the Constitution simply means to alter or change the constitution. • Bill of Rights – First 10 amendments to the constitution, guaranteed the rights of citizens. • 19 th Amendment – Granted women's suffrage

U. S. Constitution– 30 Points QUESTION: • What are the steps for amending the Constitution? ANSWER: • Propose an Amendment: Both houses of congress must propose the amendment with a 2/3 vote • 2/3 of State Legislatures call on Congress to hold Constitutional Convention. • Ratify an Amendment: Must be ratified by the states • ¾ of State legislatures must vote to approve amendment

U. S. Constitution– 40 Points QUESTION: • What is the purpose of the Preamble of the Constitution? ANSWER: • The purpose of the Preamble of the Constitution is to state the goals of the constitution as well the purpose of the government.

U. S. Constitution– 50 Points QUESTION: • The Preamble of the Constitution provides many goals for the government, describe 2 goals. ANSWER: • Establish Justice – Guarantee Justice for all citizens • Insure Domestic Tranquility – Insure a peaceful nation • Provide for the Common Defense – Defend our nation • Promote the General Welfare – Keep citizens safe and healthy • Secure the Blessings of Liberty – Protect rights for future generations • Form a More Perfect Union – Continue to improve our constitution and government.

Courts and Landmark Cases– 10 Points QUESTION: • Thomas Jefferson wrote, “Whenever the people are wellinformed, they can be trusted with their own government. ” What did Jefferson mean when he wrote this? ANSWER: • Jefferson meant that citizens need to understand their rights and freedoms and be informed citizens. When a citizen understands these rights they need to participate politically (vote) to protect their rights and freedoms.

Courts and Landmark Cases– 20 Points QUESTION: • Describe the significance and outcomes of the landmark Supreme Court case Tinker v. Des Moines (1969) ANSWER: • Tinker v. Des Moines – Students began to peacefully wear black armbands to protest the Vietnam War. These students were then suspended and Tinker filed a Lawsuit stating that their right to Freedom of Speech had been violated. • The court ruled that the students were peacefully using their right and that their right should not be taken away.

Courts and Landmark Cases– 30 Points QUESTION: • Define the following types of law: civil, criminal, military and constitutional ANSWER: • Civil Law- Involves disputes between individuals (Lawsuit) • Criminal Law – Involve an individual breaking a law (Criminal Court) • Military Law – Are statutes (laws) that apply to individuals in the military (Court Martial) • Constitutional Law – Involve rights, freedoms, and constitutional cases (Supreme Court)

Courts and Landmark Cases– 40 Points QUESTION: • Complete the trial process: Step 1: Opening Statements Step 2: Step 3: Closing Statements ANSWER: Step 2: Presentation of Evidence Step 5: Jury gives Verdict in case Step 4: Jury Deliberation Step 5:

Courts and Landmark Cases– 50 Points QUESTION: • Define Rule of Law, and describe why rule of law is so important in American government. ANSWER: • Rule of Law – All people must follow the law, regardless of race, gender, status, or position. • Rule of law is important because in ensures that the government does not abuse its power and that fair laws apply to everybody the same way.

American Legal System – 10 Points QUESTION: What are Reserved, Concurrent and Expressed Powers? ANSWER: • Reserved Powers- Are powers reserved for the states • Concurrent Powers- Powers that are shared by the Federal and State • Expressed Powers – Powers for the Federal Government written in the constitution.

American Legal System – 20 Points QUESTION: Provide an example of each type of power: Expressed Reserved Concurrent. ANSWER: • Expressed (Federal) – Declare War, Make Treaties, Coin Money, Make Treaties • Concurrent (Both) – Collect Taxes, Establish Courts, Maintain Roads • Reserved (State) – Marriage, Divorce, Birth, Death, School

American Legal System – 30 Points QUESTION: What is the Federal System? What does federalism require citizens to do? ANSWER: • The Federal System is the division of power between the Federal (National) Government and the State Government. • Federalism requires citizens to follow both Federal and State laws.

American Legal System – 40 Points QUESTION: Step 1: Citizens, Congress or the President comes up with an idea ANSWER: Step 2: Step 3: The House of Representatives Approves the Bill Step 4: The Bill Goes to the Senate for Approval Step 5: The President can approve or veto the bill • Step 2: A Representative has to introduce the bill to the House of Representatives

American Legal System – 50 Points QUESTION: Florida Supreme Court Appellate Court District Court Federal Level ANSWER: State Level Federal: U. S. Supreme Court State: Court of Appeals, Local Trial Court

Citizenship – 10 Points QUESTION: • What is the purpose of naturalization? ANSWER: • The purpose of naturalization is foreign-born to become a citizen of the United States.

Citizenship – 20 Points QUESTION: • Provide an example of a duty/obligation of citizenship ANSWER: • Obeying city ordinances • Obeying county ordinances • Obeying federal laws • Paying taxes • Defending the United States

Citizenship – 30 Points QUESTION: • The 14 th Amendment of the Constitution states: “All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside. ” • Describe a characteristic of citizenship according to the 14 th amendment ANSWER: • Citizenship of the united states includes born or naturalized citizens

Citizenship – 40 Points QUESTION: • Presley Jbara was born in the Dominican Republic, in order for him to become a naturalized U. S. citizen, what requirements must he meet? ANSWER: • 18 years old • Lived as a legal resident alien for 5 years (In the US) • Must be able to read, write and speak English • Good moral character • Understanding of U. S. History and Civics

Citizenship – 50 Points QUESTION: • Elizabeth Smith was born in the United States and was sent to an Air Force base in Guam. There she met her husband Kevin, an member of the U. S. Air Force. If Elizabeth and Kevin had a daughter what would be the citizenship status of their daughter? ANSWER: • Natural Born Citizen

Miscellaneous – 10 Points QUESTION: • The Landmark Supreme Court Case Brown v. Board of Education (1954), ruled Separate but Equal was unconstitutional. What does separate but equal mean? And why was this case significant? ANSWER: • Separate but equal means that races may be separated as long as they are given equal facilities or rights. • Brown v. Board is significant because it helped to end segregation in schools.

Miscellaneous– 20 Points QUESTION: • What does it mean that all citizens are allowed due process of law? ANSWER: • Citizens have the right to have a trial by jury and all rights that go along with this.

Miscellaneous– 30 Points QUESTION: • If you trip over a piece of broken concrete in my driveway and break your leg. What can you do legally to help pay for hospital costs and damages? What type of law would you use? ANSWER: • File a complaint or lawsuit • Civil Law

Miscellaneous– 40 Points QUESTION: • Describe how the structure and function of Florida’s Government is similar to the Federal government. ANSWER: • Both have a Bicameral Legislature • Both have a Supreme Court

Miscellaneous– 50 Points QUESTION: • Good Luck on your Exam!!! =) ANSWER: