FCLE 64 Questions And Answers
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Which document represents the supreme law of the land?
U.S. Constitution
Which right is reserved for U.S. citizens?
running for federal office
Which executive power can the U.S. President exercise to check legislative power?
veto
The excerpt below is from the Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
"nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation."
Which government power is described by this excerpt?
"nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation."
Which government power is described by this excerpt?
eminent domain
Which U.S. Supreme Court decision overturned Plessy v. Ferguson (1896)?
Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka (1954)
How does the outcome in Gideon v. Wainwright (1963) affect the rights of the accused?
It established that the accused has the right to the assistance of counsel.
Which is an example of the rule of law?
the equality of all citizens before the law
Which principle was included in the U.S. Constitution as a response to a concern expressed in the Declaration of Independence?
separation of powers
Which steps are included in the selection process of a Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court?
nomination by the President, confirmation by the Senate
Whom is a U.S. Senator elected to represent?
the residents of a single state