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10/26 Quiz ISS
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Congress passes a bill, but the President vetoes it. Which constitutional principle does this show? | Checks and balances |
| The national government controls the currency, while state governments make many decisions about schools. Which principle explains this division of power? | Federalism |
| A court rules that a governor’s order breaks the law. Which constitutional principle applies? | Limited government |
| Residents elect someone to represent them in Congress. Which constitutional principle does this show? | Republicanism |
| Congress makes laws, the President carries them out, and the courts interpret them. Which principle does this show? | Separation of powers |
| Which principle is reflected in the Preamble’s opening words, “We the People”? | Popular sovereignty |
| A newspaper criticizes a government decision, and officials cannot silence it just because they dislike the criticism. Which principle is involved? | Individual rights |
| Kentucky cannot print its own national currency. Which constitutional principle helps explain why? | Federalism |
| Andy Barr represents people in Kentucky’s Sixth District in Congress. Which principle does this illustrate? | Republicanism |
| The President rejects a bill passed by Congress. Which branch checks the other branch? | Executive checks legislative |
| The President leads the armed forces, while Congress has the power to declare war. Which principle helps explain why these powers are divided? | Separation of powers |
| Why does the Constitution give Congress, the President, and the courts different responsibilities? | Preventing concentrated power |
| The Tenth Amendment addresses powers not given to the national government. To whom are those powers reserved? | States or the people |
| A person criticizes a government policy without being punished for expressing that view. What right is the person exercising? | Free speech |
| Before the government takes away someone’s freedom or property, it must follow fair legal procedures. What protection does this describe? | Due process |
| Which amendment includes the due-process protection quoted on the test? | Fifth Amendment |
| What does the Fifth Amendment protect a person from losing without due process? | Life, liberty, property |
| What do we call the freedoms that individuals have and the government must respect? | Individual rights |
| A citizen is summoned to court and selected to help decide a case. What duty is this? | Jury service |
| After a storm damages homes, a resident volunteers to help clean up. What civic action is this? | Community service |
| Citizens contribute money to support public services such as roads and schools. What civic duty is this? | Paying taxes |
| A person follows the laws that apply to everyone, including elected officials. What duty is this? | Obeying laws |
| A voter compares candidates before choosing whom to support. What civic responsibility is the voter practicing? | Informed voting |
| A resident tells an elected official what they think about a proposed law. How is the resident participating in government? | Contacting representatives |
| A citizen attends a local meeting to learn about an issue and share an opinion. What responsibility is the citizen practicing? | Civic participation |
| A citizen is summoned and selected to serve in court. Is this a duty or a responsibility? | Civic duty |
| A person volunteers to help neighbors. Is this usually a legal duty or a civic responsibility? | Civic responsibility |
| A citizen chooses whether to vote in an election. Is voting a legal duty or a civic responsibility? | Civic responsibility |
| Why is jury service important to the justice system? | Fair trials |
| Why do citizens pay taxes? | Public services |
| Why should citizens learn about public issues before making decisions? | Better decisions |
| How can citizens help solve a local problem without holding public office? | Volunteer |
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