GOV Final Study Guide

Who is the leader of the Senate and votes to break ties in the Senate?

• Vice President

• Speaker of the House

• Secretary of State

Which article creates the legislative branch?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Which of the following was NOT a right listed in the Declaration of Independence?

• Life

• Property

• Liberty

• Pursuit of Happiness

Which philosopher believed people are born naturally evil?

• Thomas Hobbes

• John Locke

Who is one of the authors of the Federalist Papers?

• Harry Truman

• George Washington

• James Madison

• Thomas Jefferson

How many justices are on the Supreme Court?

• 5

• 7

• 9

• 11

How many senators are there in Congress?

• 200

• 100

• 75

• 50

How many amendments does the Constitution have?

• 27

• 10

• 23

• 21

What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?

• Senate and House

• Senate and State Governors

• Presidential Cabinet and Senate

• Presidential Cabinet and House

How many years do we elect a president for?

• 2

• 4

• 6

• 8