2) QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS UPDATE 2025/2026 FALL.
ALL ANSWERS 100% CORRECT VERIFIED A+ GRADE.
In the United States, which of the following is permitted to citizens by the
right of freedom of assembly? - CORRECT ANS >> the right to demonstrate
A man is walking down a public street window-shopping. A robbery is
reported in that same area. Police officers stop and search the man who is
shopping. On what Constitutional grounds could this man contest this search
as a violation of his rights? - CORRECT ANS >> Fourth Amendment
In the United States, how are conflicts between state laws and federal laws
generally resolved? - CORRECT ANS >> The conflict must be resolved using the
Supremacy Clause.
Which article of the U.S. Constitution grants the power to coin money, make
treaties, and levy import duties? - CORRECT ANS >> Article I
Use the scenario below to answer the question that follows.
"A suspect is accused of a crime in one state and flees to another state where
they are apprehended. The state is very slow in returning the suspect to the
state of origin and keeps them imprisoned."
,Which of the following represents a suitable petition for the suspect in this
situation, in regard to their constitutional rights? - CORRECT ANS >> petition
for a writ of habeas corpus
Which phrase best describes the power of impeachment? - CORRECT ANS >>
the ability of the U.S. House to charge federal officers with a crime or
violation
Use the excerpt below, from the Declaration of Independence, to answer the
question that follows.
"He has kept among us, in times of peace, Standing Armies without the
Consent of our legislatures."
Source: National Archives and Records Administration
During the 6th century B.C.E., the ancient Athenians divided the powers of
their government between two assemblies and guaranteed certain political
rights to all male citizens. How do these political reforms best illustrate how
societies develop? - CORRECT ANS >> by limiting government authority
A certain country is characterized by the following traits:
1. power achieved through inheritance
2. same ruling family for over a century
3. finite freedoms and rights
4. hierarchical social status
5. single established state religion
The establishment and maintenance of these traits is based on which of the
following principles? - CORRECT ANS >> divine right of kings
,Which modern democratic concept practiced in the United States is most like
the democratic process of ancient Greece? - CORRECT ANS >> the referendum
What is the principal function of a written constitution? - CORRECT ANS >>
outlining the structure and powers of a government
Which of the following objectives best describes the purpose of the system of
checks and balances, as defined in the U.S. Constitution? - CORRECT ANS >>
keeping any one of the three branches of government from becoming too
powerful
Which modern process would be supported by the ancient Greeks? -
CORRECT ANS >> electing governors
Laws against defamation, including libel and slander, property damage and
breach of contract represent which legal concern underlying most Western
nations? - CORRECT ANS >> civil law
Use the passage below, from an exchange between former president Nixon
and a television interviewer, to answer the question that follows.
"Well, when the president does it, that means that it is not illegal"--Richard
M. Nixon
Which constitutional principle does the statement from President Nixon
contradict? - CORRECT ANS >> rule of law
, Which form of government is based on popular sovereignty? - CORRECT ANS
>> republic
Use the provided Preamble to the United States Constitution to answer the
question.
"We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union,
establish Justice, ensure domestic Tranquillity, provide for the common
defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to
ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the
United States of America."
Source: National Archives and Records Administration
Which of the following statements best describes the Preamble of the U.S.
Constitution? - CORRECT ANS >> Governments are accountable to the citizens
over whom they rule.
The U.S. Congress fulfilled which of the following purposes of government
when it declared war on Japan after the attack on Pearl Harbor? - CORRECT
ANS >> providing for the common defence
Which circumstance would require a search warrant? - CORRECT ANS >>
examining the contents of a hotel room
Which constitutional provision was inspired by the above complaint? -
CORRECT ANS >> The Third Amendment limits the quartering of soldiers to
specific circumstances.