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WorksheetsUnit 4 (Midterm) Review
Total questions: 31
Worksheet time: 12mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Who has the power to veto a bill?
a)
President
b)
Your mom
c)
Congress
d)
The Supreme Court
2.
Define federalism
a)
guaranteeing due process with trial by jury
b)
favoring a central government over the states
c)
A system of government in which power is shared between a central government and smaller governments
d)
a republic
3.
The Mayflower Compact is an example of what principle of government?
a)
rule of law
b)
self-government
c)
religious freedom
d)
finders keepers
4.
What does "interpret" the law mean?
a)
To decide whether a law is fair
b)
To explain the meaning, especially in connection to the Bill of Rights
c)
To understand it
d)
To explain the meaning, especially in connection to the Constitution
5.
What basic freedoms are guaranteed to citizens by the first amendment?
a)
Speech, Press, Religion, Assembly, Petition your neighbor's loud dog
b)
Speech, Press, Religion, Assembly, Petition the government
c)
Press, Religion, Assembly, Petition the government
d)
Speech and assembly
6.
what are the first ten amendments to the constitution called?
a)
The Declaration of Independence
b)
Article I
c)
The Bill of Rights
d)
The Mayflower Compact
7.
What is the electoral college?
a)
The group of people selected by each state legislature to pick the president and vice president
b)
A really awesome college
c)
a school for the advanced study of voting practices and political campaigning
d)
a group of voters handpicked for cabinet positions by the presidentelect
8.
How are the # of votes each state gets in the Electoral College determined?
a)
It depends on the state's popular vote
b)
Each state gets 2
c)
A state’s total number of members in the House of Representatives
d)
A state’s total number of members of Congress (House members + Senators)
9.
Explain what the principle "separation of powers" as applied to the U.S. Constitution
a)
The executive branch has the most power, then the Judicial branch, then the Legislative
b)
The Constitution divides the powers of government into three branches, each with unique powers, and between the federal and state levels.
c)
The Constitution divides the powers of government into three branches, each with unique powers
d)
The Constitution divides the powers of government into two branches, each with unique powers, and between the federal and state levels.
10.
What document is considered to be the supreme law of the land?
a)
The Bill of Rights
b)
The U.S. Constitution
c)
The Supreme Court
d)
McKinley Pledge
11.
What right(s) does Amendment VII guarantee to citizens?
a)
Right to Trial by Jury in Criminal Cases
b)
Right to Trial by Jury in Civil Cases
c)
Right to a public defender
d)
Right to be free of excessive bail
12.
Explain how the system of checks and balances work
a)
Each branch checks itself and they all balance out
b)
Each branch has separate powers and has the authority to overrule another branch's decision with 2/3 majority vote
c)
Each branch has powers over the the other two branches. This prevents any one branch from becoming too powerful
d)
Each branch has powers over 1 of the other branches
13.
What checks does the Judicial branch have on the other two branches?
a)
The Judicial branch does not have checks on the other branches
b)
The Judicial branch can remove a member from Congress, and declare acts of the President unconstitutional
c)
The Judicial branch can declares laws of Congress unconstitutional, and impeach the president
d)
The Judicial branch can declares laws of Congress or acts of the President unconstitutional
14.
What is the structure of the federal court system?
a)
District Courts, Appeals Courts, Supreme Court
b)
Supreme Court, Appeals Courts, District Courts
c)
City courts, state courts, federal courts
d)
The Supreme Court
15.
Once a bill gets to the President, what 3 options does he have?
a)
Sign it into law, veto it, throw it away
b)
Sign it into law, veto, pocket veto
c)
Sign it into law, send it back to congress for adjustments, pocket veto
d)
interpret law, declare it unconstitutional, or sign it into law
16.
List the parts of the U.S. Constitution
a)
Amendments, Articles, Preamble
b)
Preamble, Articles, Amendments
c)
Preamble, Declaration of Rights, Amendments
d)
Introduction, body, closure
17.
List powers that are shared or concurrent
a)
There are no shared powers
b)
Tax, declare war, borrow money
c)
Tax, enforce laws, establish courts
d)
Tax, enforce laws, establish courts, borrow money
18.
What freedom guarantees that citizens can criticize their government without fear of punishment?
a)
Second Amendment, Petition the Government for a Redress of Grievances
b)
First Amendment, Petition the Government for a Redress of Grievances
c)
First Amendment- Freedom of speech
d)
This is not a freedom in the U.S.
19.
What is the structure of the executive branch?
a)
The President
b)
President > Vice President > Cabinet
c)
President>Vice President
d)
President > Vice President > Cabinet > Executive Departments
20.
Explain the steps of appeal in the federal judicial system
a)
A case starts in district court. Loser as to be heard in the Appeals court. Loser can ask to be heard by the Supreme Court if they disagree and complain
b)
A case starts in district court. Loser as to be heard in the Appeals court. Loser can ask to be heard by the Supreme Court if the Constitution is in question.
c)
A case starts in city court. Loser as to be heard in the Appeals court. Loser can ask to be heard by the Supreme Court if the Constitution is in question.
d)
You can appeal any decision made in the lower courts at the Supreme Court
21.
What are the qualifications to be elected to the House of Representatives?
a)
A college degree and a can-do attitude
b)
25 years old, resident of state
c)
30 years old, resident of district, citizen for 7 years
d)
25 years old, resident of district, citizen for 7 years
22.
What are the qualifications to be elected to the Senate?
a)
35 years old, resident of state, citizens for 9 years
b)
30 years old, resident of state, citizens for 9 years
c)
A college degree
d)
30 years old, resident of state
23.
What are the qualifications to be elected President?
a)
35 years old, 14 years as resident in U.S.
b)
50 years old, 14 years as resident in U.S., natural born citizen
c)
A college degree, and must be a natural born citizen
d)
35 years old, 14 years as resident in U.S., natural born citizen
24.
Define bicameral. How is the Congress bicameral?
a)
Two chambers. Congress is split
b)
Two chambers. Congress is split into the House of Reps. and the Senate.
c)
One chamber. Congress
d)
It isn't bicameral
25.
What is the main duty of the executive branch?
a)
enforce laws
b)
interpret laws
c)
make laws
d)
employ Ms.O'Daniel and Mr.Nunez
26.
What is the main duty of the judicial branch?
a)
enforce laws
b)
interpret laws
c)
make laws
d)
make important decisions about important things
27.
What is the main duty of the legislative branch?
a)
interpret laws
b)
make laws
c)
argue about policies
d)
enforce laws
28.
What is the purpose of the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution?
a)
It introduces the Constitution
b)
The preamble lists the goals of the United States Government
c)
The preamble lists the goals of the Constitution
d)
Thomas Jefferson decided it would be a good idea to have an introductory paragraph like his college professor taught him.
29.
Explain the process of impeachment and removing an official from office
a)
Impeachment vote in the House to bring up charges. Trial in the Senate for removal.
b)
Impeachment vote in the Senate to bring up charges. Trial in the House for removal.
c)
All Supreme Court Justices must agree to impeachment and removal
d)
A mass riot outside the White House
30.
What responsibility do all male citizens have once they turn 18?
a)
Register to vote
b)
Register for the draft (selective service)
c)
Get a job
d)
Register for any branch of the military
31.
Explain the legislative process.
a)
Your mom writes in her latest idea for a law
b)
A member of congress proposes a law, it goes to the committee, then to the President
c)
Floor Debate and Vote > Repeat in other House > Conference Committee if House and Senate bills are different > President for signature or veto
d)
Introduced > Committee > Floor Debate and Vote > Repeat in other House > Conference Committee if House and Senate bills are different > President for signature or veto
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