Final Exam Review
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- Q1
What does procedural due process refer to?
The substance and policies of government action
The protection against unreasonable searches and seizures
The guarantee of certain rights to criminal defendants
The ways in which the government acts and the laws under which it acts must be fair
30s - Q2
What is impeachment?
The sole power of the House of Representatives
trial in the regular court system
Removal from office
formal accusation of wrongdoing or misconduct
30s - Q3
What are the formal qualifications for members of the House of Representatives according to the United States Constitution?
At least 25 years of age, U.S. citizen for at least seven years, inhabitant of the state
At least 30 years of age, U.S. citizen for at least nine years, inhabitant of the state
At least 35 years of age, U.S. citizen for at least five years, inhabitant of the state
At least 20 years of age, U.S. citizen for at least ten years, inhabitant of the state
30s - Q4
What amendment to the United States Constitution changed how senators were elected?
17th Amendment
19th Amendment
15th Amendment
21st Amendment
30s - Q5
How is impeachment decided in the House of Representatives?
simple majority vote
the President's decision
By a majority vote
By a two-thirds vot
30s - Q6
Which of the following is an example of a personal crime?
Assault
Burglary
Larceny
Arson
30s - Q7
What amendment protects American citizens from unreasonable searches and seizures?
4th Amendment
14th Amendment
6th Amendment
5th Amendment
30s - Q8
Who has the power to bring impeachment charges against high ranking political officials?
The President
House of Representatives
The Vice President
citizens
30s - Q9
Congressional election for House of Representatives are held
Every six years
Every two years
Every five years
Every four years
30s - Q10
How many terms can a President serve?
Four terms, not to exceed 16 years
Unlimited terms
Three terms, not to exceed 12 years
Two terms, not to exceed 8 years
30s - Q11
In a civil case, who brings the case against the defendant?
Private individuals or corporations
victim
state or federal government
The plaintiff
30s - Q12
What are the formal qualifications to run for President?
30 years old, born in the US, and a resident for 12 years
25 years old, born in the US, and a resident for 7 years
40 years old, born in the US, and a resident for 10 years
35 years old, born in the US, and a resident for 14 years
30s - Q13
What is the purpose of community service as a sentence
provide rehabilitation to the defendant
remove the defendant from society
benefit the public and pay back the community
impose financial penalties on the defendant
30s - Q14
How can a filibuster be ended in the Senate?
President's intervention
a cloture vote
Speaker of the House
majority floor leader
30s - Q15
the role of the President of the Senate?
Presiding over the Senate and breaking ties
Debating bills
Signing bills into law
Voting on all bills
30s