Gov Final Exam Review 2023

Rule of the people, in which citizens get to participate in the decision-making processes of the government, is known as __________________.

• aristocracy
• monarchy
• democracy
• anarchy

What limits are on free speech?

• Unlimited free speech with no restrictions
• Free speech is only limited by government censorship and teacher desires

• The limits on free speech include incitement to violence, obscenity, and hate speech. The Clear and Present Danger test guides decisions on free speech.

• There are no limits on free speech

What is the right of petition?

• The right to refuse government requests
• The right to make a written request to the government for a specific action or change.

• The right to ignore government actions
• The right to overthrow the government

The 10th amendment allows states to

• declare war on other countries
• print their own money
• exercise powers not delegated to the federal government
• override federal laws

Under the 10th Amendment, states can do which of the following: (Choose MORE THAN ONE answer)

• Issue drivers licenses

• Be in charge of public schools (and requirements)

• Declare war on each other

• Grant marriage licenses

The Bill of Rights guarantees:

• government control over citizens
• limited rights for certain groups
• restrictions on freedom of speech
• people's fundamental rights and freedoms

Which amendments expand the right to vote?

• 15th, 19th, and 26th amendments
• 2nd, 5th, and 8th amendments
• 10th, 12th, and 14th amendments
• 18th, 21st, and 25th amendments

Which amendment defines citizenship?

• 5th Amendment
• 10th Amendment
• 1st Amendment
• 14th Amendment

Due process of law

• Is how law gets voted on

• guarantees equal protection against an unfair government

• When your library book is due

Third parties

• Any political party other than the major parties (Republican and Democratic)

• Cannot win presidential elections

• Tell the concerns of the political minority

• Are the Democrats and Republicans