American Government Practice for Final

The United States government has a federal system. What does this mean?

• Local governments have most of the power

• The national government is controlled by a small group of people

• The national government has most of the power

• The national government and states share power

The supreme law of the land is

• A state constitution

• The US Constitution

• A law passed by Congress

• A US treaty

How do the congressional terms of Senators and Representatives differ?

• Terms for US Senators are staggered

• Senators are chosen by congressional districts

• Representatives are more exposed to the national media

• Representatives have more years in office, which gives them better job security

Which of the following is a formal qualification of the president?

• Male

• 35 years old

• Political experience

• Lawyer

Which kind of jurisdiction does a court exercise when it hears a case on appeal from a lower court?

• Appellate

• Exclusive

• Concurrent

• Original

According to the Declaration of Independence, what circumstances justify abolishing, or ending, a government?

• If the government imposes taxes on the people

• If the people become irritated with government leaders

• If the government declares war without the people’s consent

• If the government fails to secure individual rights

This amendment states that the right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any state on account of race, color, or previous condition of servitude.

• a. 15

• b. 17

• c. 19

• d. 24

What power did the Constitution grant Congress that was not provided for in the Articles of Confederation?

• a. The power to regulate commerce

• b. The power to tax

• c. The power to veto

• d. The power to impeach

What are the two main responsibilities of cabinet members?

• a. Head their executive department and provide advice to the president

• b. Provide advice to congress and the president

• c. Provide advice to the president and the American public

• d. Head their executive department and inform the public on what they are working on

What principle holds that no government is all-powerful and that a government may do only those things that the people have given it the power to do?

• a. Limited government

• b. Federalism

• c. Separation of powers

• d. Judicial review