American Government Final Exam Review

According to the Constitution, the present must

• have held one major public office

• have lived in the U.S. for at least 20 years

• be at least 35 years of age

• be a man who owns property

Which idea is NOT included in the Declaration of Independence?

• Government can exist only with the people's permission

• God gives certain people the right to govern

• People have certain natural rights

• The people may change or abolish the government

Which statement about the Bill of Rights is NOT true?

• The amendments guarantee such basic rights as freedom of expression and fair and equal treatment before the law

• The amendments are the first ten of the US Constitution

• The amendments arose from the controversy over ratification of the US Constitution

• The amendments were ratified at the same time as the US Constitution

The regular period of time during which Congress conducts its business is called a

• special session

• session

• congressional meeting

• prorogue

Which statement about the Senate is true?

• Seats are apportioned among the States according to their populations

• Each member represents one congressional district

• It has two members from each State

• Its members are chosen by State legislatures

Which qualification for House members is NOT in the Constitution?

• must be at least 25 years old

• must live in the district being represented

• must live in the State from which chose

• must have been a citizen for at least 7 years

A President can serve no more than _____ years in office

• 12

• 4

• 10

• 8

In case the President is disabled, the way the Vice President becomes President is determined by the

• original Constitution

• Congress

• Presidential Succession Act

• 25th Amendment

How many articles are in the U.S. Constitution? When was the U.S. Constitution signed?

• 10, December 15, 1791

• 7, August 2, 1776

• 7, September 17, 1787

• 10, July 4, 1776

What did the smaller states fear during the framing of the Constitution that led to a series of compromise proposals?

• worried the larger states would have greater representation in Congress and would dominate the government

• worried that the smaller states would be unable to participate in international trade

• worried that the larger states would have the power to regulate interstate commerce - buying and selling.

• worried that the larger states would have the power to annex small neighboring states