(A) Government Final Exam Study Guide

The concept of democracy originated in

• America

• Ancient Greece & Rome

• Atlantis

• Ancient China

1.  This term is used to describe the unique relationship between the state and national government in the United States.

• nullification
• states rights
• federalism
• confederation

1. Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?

• John Adams

• John Hancock

• Ben Franklin

• Thomas Jefferson

1.  How many Senators does each state have?

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

1.  How many members are in the House of Representatives?

• 16
• 100
• 435
• 538

Who is the main author of the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights?

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

• Alexander Hamilton

• James Madison

There are ____ Supreme Court Justices 

• 3
• 5
• 7
• 9

Which of the following best describes the government of the United States?

• Totalitarian

• a monarchy

• an oligarchy

• a democratic republic

The Bill of Rights are...

• The basic principles of natural rights.

• The first ten amendments to the Constitution.

• A book written by Adam Keynes that explains natural rights.

• None of these.

Which process is used to change the U.S. Constitution?

• lobbying

• initiative

• amendment

• judicial review