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WorksheetsCBA Review
Total questions: 75
Worksheet time: 57mins
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Class
Date
1.
The conference committe's job is to?
a)
vote on which version of the bill they want.
b)
Work out differences between the two different versions of the bill
c)
Amend the bill
d)
Sign the bill into law
2.
Which of these would be the BEST definition of the word "democracy"?
a)
government run by the people
b)
controlled by the government
c)
government is not need
d)
defeated by government
3.
What is the main responsibility of the Legislative branch of government?
a)
to make sure laws are carried out
b)
to settle questions about the laws
c)
to give people tickets for not following the laws
d)
to make laws
4.
Congress belongs to which branch of government?
a)
judicial
b)
executive
c)
legislative
5.
The Constitution has a built-in system to keep any one branch from becoming too powerful. What is this system of balancing power usually called?
a)
the two-party system
b)
the Balancing Act
c)
checks and balances
d)
the scales of justice
6.
What is the United States Constitution?
a)
a set of rules and laws
b)
a bank that prints American money
c)
a group of people who make laws
d)
a government building
7.
The President belongs to which branch of government?
a)
executive
b)
judicial
c)
legislative
8.
Which branch is responsible for enforcing or carrying out the laws at the federal level?
a)
Executive
b)
Judicial
c)
Legislative
9.
The federal government of the United States is divided into three branches. These branches are
a)
national, state, and local
b)
executive, legislative, and judicial
c)
state, executive, and local
d)
city, state, and judicial
10.
In the Federal government, who must sign a law before it can go into effect?
a)
a judge
b)
a Senator
c)
the President
d)
the people
11.
What is the name of the first government of the United States?
a)
U.S. Constitution
b)
Articles of Confederation
c)
Northwest Ordinance
d)
Declaration of Independence
12.
Congress is made up of...
a)
The Virginia House of Burgesses
b)
The President and Senate
c)
The Senate and House of Representatives
d)
The Supreme Court and Justices
13.
The Congress may pass laws and they go into effect if the President signs the law. However the Supreme Court can declare a law unconstitutional. This is an example of
a)
A) Supremacy
b)
B) Veto power
c)
C) Federalism
d)
D) Checks and balances
14.
What replaced the Articles of Confederation?
a)
Articles of Confederation
b)
Declaration of Independence
c)
United States Constitution
d)
The President of the United States
15.
What is a settlement of differences in which each side gives up part of what they want?
a)
demand
b)
treaty
c)
argument
d)
compromise
16.
In order for the the Bill of Rights to be added to the U.S. Constitution, it had to be ratified by the states.
What does ratified mean?
What does ratified mean?
a)
denied
b)
asked for
c)
demanded
d)
approved
17.
Federalists wanted a ____________ federal government
a)
Strong
b)
Weak
c)
Bill of Rights
d)
Supreme Court
18.
The President is the head of the army and navy. This is called...
a)
Chief lawmaker
b)
Commander-in-chief
c)
Head of the Senate
d)
Legislative Leader
19.
What is the Great Compromise?
a)
Created a Senate and House of Representatives
b)
Created the 3/5's Compromise
c)
Created 3 branches in government
d)
Created a Executive Compromise
20.
Government gets its power from...
a)
The executive branch
b)
the fifty states
c)
the judicial branch
d)
the people
21.
Power divided between the central government and the states is known as...
a)
Fascism
b)
Checks and Balances
c)
Federalism
d)
Separation of Powers
22.
Whose vote officially elects the president of the United States?
a)
Members of the state legislature
b)
Popular vote
c)
Supreme Court
d)
Electoral College
23.
Bicameral means there are ___ branches or houses
a)
one
b)
two
c)
three
d)
five
24.
What is the introduction to the Constitution called?
a)
Articles of Confederation
b)
Declaration of Independence
c)
Bill of Rights
d)
Preamble
25.
According to the Preamble, where does the authority of the federal government come from?
a)
Electoral College
b)
the states
c)
the people
d)
the President
26.
In the Preamble, what does it mean when it says, "We the people..."?
a)
The constitution was written for all the people of the United States.
b)
The constitution was only written for the delegates at the Constitutional Convention.
c)
Referring to "the people" who authored the constitution.
d)
The people of Massachusetts.
27.
Which of the following phrases from the Preamble is best described by saying: "We should have a military to protect us!"
a)
common defense
b)
domestic tranquility
c)
perfect union
d)
liberty
28.
Which of the following phrases from the Preamble is best described by saying: "We have FREEDOM, and it can't be taken away!"
a)
liberty
b)
common defense
c)
domestic tranquility
d)
general welfare
29.
Where in the Preamble of the United States Constitution does it mention the idea of, "fairness?" (p. 14)
a)
General Welfare
b)
Domestic Tranquility
c)
Justice
d)
Common Defense
30.
Where in the Preamble of the United States Constitution does it mention the idea of, "peace in our country?" (p. 14)
a)
Justice
b)
Common Defense
c)
General Welfare
d)
Domestic Tranquility
31.
The Preamble lists the __________ of the United States Constitution. (p. 14)
a)
Grievances
b)
Unalienable Rights
c)
Purposes
d)
Weaknesses
32.
What does the word tranquility mean?
a)
Calm
b)
Sleepy
c)
Crazy
d)
All of the above
33.
The fact that states can make their own laws is an example of which constitutional principle?
a)
limited government
b)
federalism
c)
individual rights
34.
The power of the government is restricted by law
a)
federalism
b)
checks and balances
c)
limited government
35.
-Idea that absolute power rests with the people (people rule)
a)
Limited Government
b)
Popular Sovereignty
c)
Federalism
d)
Republicanism
36.
- Idea that government power is divided/shared between the national and state levels.
a)
Repubicanism
b)
Popular Sovereignty
c)
Limited Government
d)
Federalism
37.
Makes sure even small and unpopular groups are treated fairly.
a)
Separation of Powers
b)
Rule of Law
c)
Rights of the Minority
d)
Constitution
38.
Limits the power of the majority.
a)
Constitution
b)
Rights of the Minority
c)
Rule of Law
d)
Separation of Powers
39.
Powers such as coining money, collecting taxes, and raising armed forces are considered...
a)
Implied Powers
b)
Expressed Powers
c)
Super Powers
d)
Written Powers
40.
What type of power is given to Congress through the "Necessary and Proper" Clause?
a)
Delegated Powers
b)
Implied Powers
c)
Concurrent Powers
d)
Expressed Powers
41.
Powers not explicitly granted to Congress by the Constitution are called
a)
expressed powers
b)
inherent powers
c)
delegated powers
d)
implied powers
42.
Establish Post Office and Postal Roads
a)
Expressed Power
b)
Implied Power
c)
Legislative Check
43.
Create, maintain, and make rules for the Army and Navy
a)
Expressed Power
b)
Implied Power
c)
Legislative Check
44.
Hire workers to build a highway
a)
Expressed Power
b)
Implied Power
c)
Legislative Check
45.
Provide funding to Air Force training
a)
Expressed Power
b)
Implied Power
c)
Legislative Check
46.
What was written propaganda used to persuade the country to adopt the Constitution?
a)
Declaration of Independence
b)
Federalist Papers
c)
Bill of rights
d)
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
47.
When President Trump appoints someone to serve as head of the FBI, he is acting as _____________.
a)
Chief Executive
b)
Chief Diplomat
c)
Chief of Party
d)
Chief Guardian of the Economy
48.
When the President has a phone conference with the President of France, he is acting as?
a)
Chief Diplomat
b)
Chief Executive
c)
Chief Legislator
d)
Commander in Chief
49.
When the President calls out the National Guard to help keep peace in a city undergoing riots, he is acting as _____________.
a)
Chief of Party
b)
Commander in Chief
c)
Chief Diplomat
d)
Chief Legislator
50.
When the President signs a bill into law, he is acting as _____________________.
a)
Chief of Party
b)
Commander in Chief
c)
Chief Legislator
d)
Chief Diplomat
51.
When the President travels to California to speak at a rally for a party nominee for Senate, he is acting as _______________.
a)
Chief of Party
b)
Chief Diplomat
c)
Chief of State
d)
Chief Executive
52.
When the President throws out the first pitch at a baseball game, s/he is acting as _____________.
a)
Chief Executive
b)
Chief Diplomat
c)
Chief of State
d)
Chief of Party
53.
When the President invites members of Congress to lunch at the White House, he is acting as ______________.
a)
Commander in Chief
b)
Chief Diplomat
c)
Chief of of State
d)
Chief Legislator
54.
The president has the power to excuse a criminal from a crime. This is called a(an)
a)
pardon
b)
repreive
c)
executive forgiveness
d)
pocket veto
55.
How does the president fulfill the Constitutional requirement to tell Congress about the state of the union?
a)
he gives an annual speech
b)
sends an annual letter
c)
he proposes new amendments to the Constitution
d)
meets with one standing committee
56.
How long is a presidential term?
a)
2 years
b)
4 years
c)
6 years
57.
If the president dies or cannot serve, the vice president becomes president. If both die, the Speaker of the House becomes president. Which amendment is this?
a)
18th
b)
25th
c)
27th
d)
9th
58.
What important charter was signed in 1215 in English by King John resulting in England becoming a limited monarchy?
a)
Magna Carta
b)
Code of Hammurabi
c)
Twelve Tables
d)
Declaration of Independence
59.
What 13th century document established the rights listed below?
- Basic rights of citizens
- Rule of law
- Representative assemblies
- Basic rights of citizens
- Rule of law
- Representative assemblies
a)
the Constitution
b)
Napoleonic Code
c)
the Communist Manifesto
d)
the Magna Carta
60.
Who can introduce a new bill?
a)
all of these
b)
individuals
c)
corporations
d)
special interest groups
61.
What is gerrymandering?
a)
a federally governed process designed to ensure equal representation.
b)
a system of checks and balances used to ensure fairness in the House of Representatives.
c)
a legal process that helps parties keep power.
d)
the use of redistricting to unfairly disenfranchise specific groups of people.
62.
The Senate has ____members
a)
435
b)
2
c)
100
d)
535
63.
The House of Representatives has
a)
80 members
b)
100 members
c)
435 members
d)
200 members
64.
What is the principle of republicanism?
a)
Government should be split into three branches.
b)
The people create the government.
c)
The power of government should be limited.
d)
The interest of Americans are represented by elected officials.
65.
Who shares power according to the principle of federalism?
a)
Elected officials and appointed officials.
b)
State government and federal government.
c)
Executive and Legislative branches.
d)
People and government.
66.
The Anti-Federalists believed in weak _____________.
a)
international government
b)
county government
c)
city government
d)
national government
67.
The Anti-Federalists wanted to see the _____________ ____ ____________________ added to the Constitution.
a)
English Bill of Rights
b)
Common Sense
c)
Bill of Rights
d)
Magna Carta
68.
Levy and collect taxes
a)
Expressed
b)
Concurrent
c)
Reserved
69.
Punish Lawbreakers
a)
Expressed
b)
Concurrent
c)
Reserved
70.
Set traffic standards
a)
Expressed
b)
Concurrent
c)
Reserved
71.
•Senators are elected to serve ___ year terms.
a)
2
b)
4
c)
6
d)
life
72.
Speaker is the most powerful position of all the members
a)
Senate
b)
House
73.
The 25th Amendment establishes
a)
how the president is chosen
b)
who becomes Speaker of the House
c)
the Cabinet
d)
Presidential succession
74.
____________ is the President of the Senate
a)
The Vice President
b)
The Speaker
c)
The President Pro Tempore
d)
The Chief Justice
75.
Congress can check the President by
a)
3/4 vote of both houses
b)
Legislative veto
c)
Overriding a veto
d)
Pocket veto
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