Ch.1 Test: The Federal Government

The government of the United States is a direct democracy.

• True

• False

The United States Constitution prohibits the national government from supporting certain churches; however the West Virginia Constitution permits the state to support certain churches.

• True

• False

According to the Bill of Rights, American citizens may assemble wherever they like and demonstrate against any issue at any time.

• True

• False

The Bill of Rights says that citizens have a right to bear arms. This means that individuals may keep any kind of weapon they choose.

• True

• False

Special interest groups cannot give money directly to candidates or political parties.

• True

• False

Individuals who do not respond to a call to serve on a jury may be fined or imprisoned.

• True

• False

Which colony did not send any delegates to the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia in 1787?

• Georgia

• Massachusetts

• New York

• Rhode Island

At what age can a person run for the House of Representatives?

• 18

• 25

• 30

• 35

Based on the 2020 Census, how many representatives does West Virginia have in the House of Representatives?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

Answer explanation

West Virginia HAD three representatives in the House until the 2020 census, but lost one of them due to our declining population.

Where do all bills to raise revenue (raise taxes) have to originate?

• in the Senate

• in the House of Representatives

• in the executive branch

• in the Department of the Treasury