Junior scholastic. (Quick Quiz).USA: THE CHALLENGES OF THE PRESIDENCY, PAGES 8-9. Write the letter of the correct answer on the line provided. 1. George W. Bush was Governor of which state before becoming U.S. President? A. Washington B. Connecticut C. Texas 2. President Bush is preparing U.S. forces for a possible attack on which country? A. North Korea B. Iraq C. Pakistan 3. What is habeas corpus habeas corpus (hā`bēəs kôr`pəs) [Lat.,=you should have the body], writ directed by a judge to some person who is detaining another, commanding him to bring the body of the person in his custody at a specified time to a ? A. The right of a person charged with a crime to appear before a U.S. court. B. A criminal's right to have legal representation at a trial. C. The right of a person not to testify against himself or herself in court. 4. Which U.S. President ordered the use of atomic bombs against Japan in 1945? A. Dwight D. Eisenhower B. Harry S. Truman For other persons named Harry Truman, see Harry Truman (disambiguation). Harry S. Truman (May 8 1884 – December 26 1972) was the thirty-third President of the United States (1945–1953); as vice president, he succeeded to the office upon the death of Franklin D. C. John F. Kennedy "John Kennedy" and "JFK" redirect here. For other uses, see John Kennedy (disambiguation) and JFK (disambiguation). John Fitzgerald Kennedy (May 29, 1917–November 22, 1963), was the thirty-fifth President of the United States, serving from 1961 until his assassination in 5. In times of war, what usuallyhappensto the power of the President? A. Presidents historically gain power during wartime. B. Most Presidents lose power in times of war. C. War does not usually have a great effect on the power of the President. AMERICAN HISTORY: MARBURY v. MADISON Marbury v. Madison, case decided in 1803 by the U.S. Supreme Court. William Marbury had been commissioned justice of the peace in the District of Columbia by President John Adams in the "midnight appointments" at the very end of his administration. , PAGES 10-13 Select the word or phrase that best completes each sentence. 6. As a Federalist fed·er·al·ist n. 1. An advocate of federalism. 2. Federalist A member or supporter of the Federalist Party. adj. 1. Of or relating to federalism or its advocates. 2. , Chief. Justice Marshall Justice Marshall:
A. Presidents should serve only one term in office B. states should have more power than the federal government C. the federal government's power was superior to that of individual states 7. ______, the second President of the U.S., appointed William Marbury William Marbury (born November 7th, 1762) was one of the famous "Midnight Judges". Due to President John Adams's work in the night before he was to leave office, Marbury was to be appointed a Justice of the Peace in the District of Columbia. as a justice of the peace. A. George Washington B. John Adams C. James Monroe 8. James Madison served as ________ under President Thomas Jefferson. A. Secretary of State B. Chief Justice of the Supreme Court C. U.S. Vice President 9. A court order that compels a government official to perform an official duty is called a ________. A. writ of mandamus Noun 1. writ of mandamus - an extraordinary writ commanding an official to perform a ministerial act that the law recognizes as an absolute duty and not a matter for the official's discretion; used only when all other judicial remedies fail mandamus B. commission C. writ of habeas corpus Noun 1. writ of habeas corpus - a writ ordering a prisoner to be brought before a judge habeas corpus judicial writ, writ - (law) a legal document issued by a court or judicial officer 10. The decision in Marbury v. Madison gave great power to the Supreme Court through its new right to _______. A. ignore part of the U.S. Constitution B. declare U.S. laws or acts unconstitutional C. select its own .cases SKILLS: STATE OF THE UNION, PAGES 16-17 Decide whether each statement is true, false, or an opinion. Write your choice on the line provided. 11. The population of the U.S. is spread evenly throughout the states. 12. In 2001, more immigrants came to the U.S. from Mexico than from any other country. 13. Since the U.S. is a powerful country, it has the right to use as much of the world energy supply as it wants. 14. Since 2000, the U.S. unemployment rate has increased steadily. 15. In 2001, there were many more professional athletes than teachers in the U.S. ALMANAC almanac, originally, a calendar with notations of astronomical and other data. Almanacs have been known in simple form almost since the invention of writing, for they served to record religious feasts, seasonal changes, and the like. : THE U.S. IN FOCUS, PAGES 18-22 Write the letter of the correct answer on the line provided. 16. Which U.S. state A U.S. state is any one of the fifty subnational entities of the United States, although four states use the official title "commonwealth". The separate state governments and the federal government share sovereignty, in that an American is a citizen both of the federal entity and has the largest land area? A. Texas B. Alaska C. California 17. Republican politicians control which of the following houses of Congress? A. the Senate. B. the House of Representatives C. both the Senate and the House of Representatives 18. Which state has the most U.S. Representatives? A. NewYork B. Illinois C. California 19. Which state was the first to enter the Union? A. Delaware B. Connecticut C. Maine 20. Which kind of leader is the head of local goveminent in Washington, D.C.? A. a governor B. a mayor C. a senator ANSWERS 1. C 2. B 3. A 4. B 5. A 6. C 7. B 8. A 9. A 10. B 11. False 12. True 13. Opinion 14. True 15. False 16. B 17. C 18. C 19. A 20. B |
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