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WorksheetsLVHS Quarter 1 Pretest
Total questions: 45
Worksheet time: 23mins
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Class
Date
1.
The belief that government is derived from which of the following is central to the idea of democracy?
a)
The people
b)
Congress
c)
Checks and balances
d)
The Declaration of Independence
2.
Which of the following is true under the system of checks and balances?
a)
The Supreme court can overrule the President's policy proposals
b)
The senate must ratify treaties negotiated by the President before they become law
c)
A bill becomes law when the House and the Senate pass it and the Supreme court declares it constitutional
d)
The Supreme court can remove members of Congress and Congress can impeach the president
3.
Of the following, the most important role in the creation of a political socialization of children is played by
a)
Their peer groups
b)
Their places of worship
c)
The family
d)
The media
4.
Which of the following was the most important effect of replacing the Articles of Confederation with the Constitution of 1787?
a)
The protection of free speech
b)
The guarantee of states’ rights
c)
The establishment of democracy
d)
The creation of a strong national government
5.
In order to ratify the Constitution of the United States
a)
nine of the 13 states had to approve the document
b)
the people had to approve the Constitution by popular vote
c)
the document had to have unanimous approval by all of the states
d)
a two-thirds vote by both houses of the new government was necessary
6.
In the Constitution, Congress is given the power to impose certain taxes. However, Congress is not allowed to impose what kind of tax?
a)
Income Tax
b)
Export Tax
c)
State Tax
d)
Sales tax
7.
The purpose of the 22nd Amendment, passed in 1951, was to
a)
limit presidential terms of office
b)
allow the president to choose a vice presidential running mate
c)
allow voters in the District of Columbia to vote
d)
allow for presidential impeachment
8.
Which of the following is NOT a reason the Founding Fathers disbanded the Articles of Confederation in favor of the Constitution?
a)
The Articles of Confederation could not enforce taxes
b)
The Articles of Confederation did not have executive power
c)
The Articles of Confederation created unity amongst the states
d)
The Articles of Confederation did not have a justice system
9.
State representation was a primary concern at the Constitutional Convention, with large states favoring the Virginia Plan and the small states the New Jersey plan. What compromise was made?
a)
The Connecticut (Great Compromise) where states would receive representation in the House based off of population and equal representation in the Senate
b)
The Virginia-Jersey Compromise, where states could choose how many representatives they wanted as long as it did not reach over 10 representatives
c)
They were not able to reach a compromise and the issue was tabled until 1808
d)
Only one House of the Legislative Branch was created during this compromise and it followed equal representation
10.
What is a political ideology?
a)
It is a set of moral standards that government officials must follow
b)
It is the rights and benefits that the government owes to its citizens
c)
It is the basis for how the Supreme Court rules
d)
It is a set of beliefs on how society/government should function
11.
Why are the four characteristics population, territory, sovereignty, and government the only important statistics when classifying a state?
a)
It enables citizens to exercise political influence
b)
It is what is laid out in the Constitution
c)
The combination of the four provides you with the ability to vote
d)
These have been the foundation of what a democracy is based on
12.
Which of the following is not something government provides or does?
a)
Maintain order
b)
Provide social services
c)
Enforce binding decisions on all residents
d)
Grant residents political influence
13.
From the following theories, which matches best with a ruler appointed through family or religion?
a)
Force
b)
Divine Right
c)
Social Contract
d)
Social Order
14.
Explain the difference between a unitary system of government and a federal system of government.
a)
The unitary system of government gives all the power to the central government and the federal government divides power between national and state governments.
b)
The unitary system of government is no longer practiced in world governments. Every country has a federal system of government.
c)
The unitary system of government divides the power between the national government and the state/provincial governments and the federal system gives all power to the central government.
d)
The federal government system is only practiced in the United States of America.
15.
What is the key concept behind a social contract?
a)
It is a contract you sign with your cell phone carrier when downloading social media apps
b)
You surrender every right you have to the government with no benefit for yourself
c)
You agree to have inappropriate content removed from apps such as Snapchat
d)
You surrender certain rights in order for the government to provide you with protection and order
16.
Which of the following theories is the foundation for our current U.S. Government?
a)
Democratic Republic
b)
Democracy
c)
Socialist
d)
Republic
17.
Who rules in a dictatorship?
a)
One person/leader
b)
A few people
c)
King or Queen
d)
President
18.
How does a democracy or democratic republic keep its power?
a)
Through force
b)
Through media
c)
Through the people
d)
Through a ruling process
19.
Which of the following is NOT an element in analyzing a political cartoon?
a)
Analogy
b)
Symbolism
c)
Irony
d)
Comedy
20.
According to the document, how are seats in the House given to states?
a)
Representatives should be apportioned according to population and each state shall receive one
b)
States will only get one (1) representative in the House.
c)
Only the 13 original colonies will receive representatives
d)
The number of representatives cannot exceed 30,000 reps.
21.
According to the document, how were seats in the Senate given to states?
a)
There will be at least 1 per state, chosen by the legislatures
b)
There will be at least 6 per state, chosen by the president
c)
There will be at least 1 per state, chosen by the House of Representatives
d)
There will be at least 2 per state chosen by the legislatures
22.
The type of government, closely linked or related to Divine Right Theory where leaders are chosen and rule based off of a religion is called
a)
Democracy
b)
Theocracy
c)
Dictatorship
d)
Monarchy
23.
The theory of government that involves citizens in law making and takes an interest in protecting citizens rights is called
a)
Social contract
b)
Democracy
c)
Divine right
d)
Force
24.
In the Constitution, congress is given the power to impose certain taxes. However, Congress is not allowed to impose what kind of tax?
a)
Income tax
b)
Export tax
c)
State tax
d)
Sales tax
25.
In the development of the Constitution's three fifths of the slaves were counted for purposes of
a)
Electing state legislatures
b)
Apportioning delegates to presidential conventions
c)
Allocating seats in the House of Representatives
d)
Electing the president
26.
Articles 1 through 3 deal with the setting up and powers associated with what part of our government?
a)
The Executive Branch
b)
The Supreme Court
c)
Congress
d)
The three branches of government
27.
Which amendment gave all males over the age of 21 to vote?
a)
19th
b)
18th
c)
15th
d)
26th
28.
Which amendment gave all adults of the age of 21 to vote?
a)
19th
b)
18th
c)
15th
d)
26th
29.
Which amendment gave anyone over the age of 18 the right to vote?
a)
19th
b)
18th
c)
15th
d)
26th
30.
If you do not want to bear witness against yourself what amendment gives you the right not to do so?
a)
5th
b)
6th
c)
7th
d)
8th
31.
Which amendment made it illegal to drink a beer at the 1920 World Series?
a)
21st
b)
18th
c)
19th
d)
8th
32.
Which amendment allows businesses and restaurants to serve alcohol again?
a)
21st
b)
18th
c)
19th
d)
8th
33.
The 8th amendment protects you legally against
a)
Cruel and unusual punishment
b)
Not being appointed a lawyer
c)
Not being given a fair and speedy trial
d)
Not being able to vote
34.
Representation in the House of Representatives is determined by which of the following?
a)
Area
b)
Wealth
c)
Population
d)
Time since statehood
35.
According to the document, how does the Senate differ from the House of Representatives
a)
Amount of representatives is different
b)
Amount of time served is different
c)
The amount of votes is different
d)
All of the above are correct
36.
What does equality mean to the speaker?
a)
Equality to succeed
b)
Equal opportunity to enter the US
c)
Equality does not matter to the speaker
d)
equality of opportunity
37.
What is the main idea in the quote from James Madison?
a)
The branches should be able to check each other
b)
All branches of the government should be entirely separate
c)
Every branch should share power equally
d)
The executive branch has supreme power
38.
According to the above document, how did the framers of the Constitution guard against tyranny?
a)
By allowing every branch to have their own powers
b)
By allowing each branch a check and balance on another branch
c)
By allowing no branch to have a specific power
d)
By allowing each branch to totally overrule another
39.
According to the document above, what are the “unalienable rights”?
a)
Life, Liberty and Healthcare
b)
Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness
c)
Life, Liberty and journey
d)
Life, Liberty and mystery
40.
What is the main idea of of the above James Madison quote?
a)
All the power should be in a few hands
b)
All power should be separated
c)
Power in a few hands is tyranny
d)
Tyranny can come from anywhere
41.
Which body of government is set up in Article 1 Section 1 of the Constitution?
a)
Congress
b)
President
c)
Vice President
d)
Supreme Court
42.
According to the document, who is allowed to establish inferior courts?
a)
President
b)
Vice President
c)
Supreme Court
d)
Congress
43.
What is the overall message of the document above?
a)
The Tea Party believes that government is always right
b)
The Tea Party believes we have the right to abolish the government if necessary
c)
The Tea Party wants to preserve the government we already have
d)
The Tea Party wants to create their own government
44.
According to the Madison quote, what is said about different governments?
a)
They each have their own job and cannot interfere with the other
b)
There have to be two different governments in the United States
c)
The governments will be able to control themselves and each other
d)
We have to provide security for our government
45.
Where does the U.S. government derive their powers from?
a)
From the Constitution
b)
From the consent of the governed
c)
From the Creator
d)
From men and women
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