High School Government Final Review

Which form of government is defined as a system where policies and laws are decided by a majority of all eligible members rather than by a body of elected representatives?

• Republic

• Direct democracy

• Monarchy

• Oligarchy

A system of government where power is divided between a central, national government and individual state or regional governments is known as:

• Federalism

• Autocracy

• Unitary system

• Direct democracy

In the United States federal system, powers that are shared by both the federal government and state governments are called:

• Enumerated Powers

• Delegated Powers

• Concurrent Powers

• Reserved Powers

The current Governor of New York State is (a)   .

What term describes a legislative body, such as the New York State Legislature, that consists of two branches or chambers?

• Unicameral

• Bicameral

• Parliamentary

• Autocratic

If the Governor vetoes a bill, how can the legislature override that veto to make the bill a law?

• A simple majority vote in both houses

• A three-fourths majority vote in both houses

• A two-thirds majority vote in both houses

• The legislature cannot override a Governor's veto

In New York State, a panel of 16 to 23 citizens summoned to determine if there is enough evidence to formally charge a person with a felony is called a:

• Petit Jury

• Grand Jury

• Civil Jury

• Voir Dire

A (a)   is the most serious category of crime in New York, carrying a potential state prison sentence of more than one year.

What is the name of the jury selection process where attorneys and judges question prospective jurors to identify biases?

• Referendum

• Incumbency

• Voir Dire

• Indictment

Which landmark U.S. Supreme Court case ruled that law enforcement must inform a person of their constitutional rights before interrogation while in custody?

• Mapp v. Ohio

• Gideon v. Wainwright

• Miranda v. Arizona

• Plessy v. Ferguson