Civics Final Exam study guide

What is the definition of 'Amendment'?

• A change or addition to a legal or statutory document

• A type of government policy

• A historical event

• A legal punishment

Answer explanation

An 'Amendment' refers specifically to a change or addition made to a legal or statutory document, making the first answer choice the correct definition.

The 'Electoral College' is:

• a group of people who formally elect the President and Vice President of the United States

• a college where future politicians are trained

• an organization that oversees elections in the United States

• a term used to describe the popular vote in the United States

Answer explanation

The 'Electoral College' is a group of representatives from each state who formally elect the President and Vice President of the United States, making it the correct choice among the options provided.

What are 'Informal Qualifications'?

• Skills and experiences not formally recognized

• Official certifications and degrees

• Government-issued licenses

• None of the above

Answer explanation

'Informal Qualifications' refer to skills and experiences that are not formally recognized through official certifications or degrees. This makes the first choice the correct answer.

Match the following descriptions with their corresponding terms:

• Republican Party

• A type of government

• Democracy

• A political party

• Constitution

• A document outlining the fundamental principles and structures of a government

• American Revolution

• A historical event

Match the following titles with their corresponding roles:

• Head of the Judicial Branch

• The President

• Second in command

• The Vice President

• Commander in Chief

• The Chief Justice

• Head of the Department of Defense

• The Secretary of Defense

Match the following groups with their roles in the United States government.

• A group of representatives from each state who formally elect the President and Vice President of the United States, based on the popular vote in their respective states.

• Senate

• The highest federal court in the United States, responsible for interpreting the Constitution and reviewing laws.

• House of Representatives

• The upper chamber of the United States Congress, responsible for making and passing federal laws.

• Supreme Court

• The lower chamber of the United States Congress, responsible for making and passing federal laws.

• Electoral College

Match the following terms with their correct definitions related to the President's relationship with the citizens of the United States.

• An elected official who represents the people.

• delegate

• A person who casts a vote in an election.

• representative

• A person who is represented by an elected official.

• constituent

• A person chosen to act on behalf of others, often in a conference or meeting.

• voter

Match the following elections with the determining body:

• U.S. Congress

• senatorial election

• Electoral College

• congressional election

• State legislature

• gubernatorial election

• State voters

• presidential election

Fill in the blank with the correct words. The _______ is a body of advisors to the President, consisting of the heads of the executive departments.

• Cabinet

• Senate

• House of Representatives

• Supreme Court

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'Cabinet' because it refers to the group of advisors to the President, made up of the heads of the executive departments. The other options do not fulfill this role.

Fill in the blank with the correct words. _______ refers to the obligation of government agencies to report on their activities and accept responsibility.

• Accountability

• Transparency

• Responsibility

• Governance

Answer explanation

Accountability refers to the obligation of government agencies to report on their activities and accept responsibility. It emphasizes the need for transparency and responsibility in governance.