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WorksheetsUS Government Semester Review Part 2
Total questions: 32
Worksheet time: 16mins
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Class
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1.
Which of these is the primary characteristic of a federal system of government?
a)
All laws for the states are made by the national government.
b)
The national and state governments divide political authority.
c)
All taxes are paid to the state instead of to the national government.
d)
Foreign policy is determined by the state rather than by the national government.
2.
Which of the following rules applies to the amendment process?
a)
Amendments can be proposed by one state calling a convention.
b)
Amendments must be proposed by a three-fourths vote in Congress.
c)
Congress must allow citizens to vote directly for amendments.
d)
Congress must set time limits on ratifying amendments.
3.
What key element of federalism increases the opportunity for political participation?
a)
sovereign power of the president
b)
sovereign power of voters
c)
veto power of the Senate
d)
vetor power of the Supreme Court
4.
Which of these projects would the state most likely fund by issuing bonds?
a)
public school
b)
lyxury development
c)
shopping mall
d)
state government website
5.
The major role of political parties in the US is to...
a)
protect the American public from corrupt public officials
b)
insure that free and honest elections are held
c)
nominate candidates for public office and coduct campaigns
d)
meet constitutional requirements for choosing the President
6.
How did the GI Bill boost the US economy after World War II?
a)
by guaranteeing veterans could return to their former jobs in the workforce
b)
by giving veterans additional Social Security benefits to increase their incomes
c)
by taking veterans off the government payroll and putting them to work in the private sector
d)
by providing veterans with federal aid to buy homes, set up businesses, and go to college
7.
The Magna Carta recognized the principle of limted government because it...
a)
established a system of checks and balances in Parliament
b)
guaranteed the right to a fair and speedy trial
c)
restricted the power of the people
d)
stated that everyone was equal under the law
8.
The Preamble to the United States Constitution deals with the...
a)
powers of Congress
b)
authority of the President
c)
goals of the US government
d)
powers of the Supreme Court
9.
What role does humanitarian aid play in US foreign policy?
a)
It helps maintain political stability in that country.
b)
It helps show military strength in that country.
c)
It helps show political strength in that country.
d)
It shows political approval of that foreign nation.
10.
Which of these expenditures would be paid for under the uncrontollable spending portion of the budget?
a)
equipment to fix roads
b)
health benefits for beterans
c)
maintenance for military aircraft
d)
meals for prisoners
11.
Federalism has impacted US immigration policy because...
a)
both the federal government and state governments can issue visas.
b)
many states are upset that it is unconstitutional for them to enact immigration laws.
c)
many states have passed their own immigration laws.
d)
the federal government has stricter immigration laws than most states.
12.
The main purpose of lobbying is to...
a)
influence legislation on behalf of special interest groups
b)
strengthen the power of political parties
c)
increase the speed and efficiency of the law-making process
d)
reduce the number of candidates in political elections
13.
How is representation in the Senate determined?
a)
by the population of the states
b)
by two representatives from each state
c)
by the state governors according to a formula established by Congress
d)
by a number determined by the legislature
14.
Which of these statements about a unitary form of government is correct?
a)
The central government is created by the local governments.
b)
The central government has no judicial authority over local governments.
c)
Local governments can veto legislation proposed by the central government.
d)
Local governments have only those powers given to them by the central government.
15.
Which of the following is required by law for all 18 year-old male citizens?
a)
Voting in local elections
b)
Voting in federal elections
c)
Registering with the US Selective Service
d)
Enlisting in the Navy
16.
The power of Congress to amend the Constitution is a...
a)
implied power
b)
delegated power
c)
concurrent power
d)
reserved power
17.
In the United States, the use of implied powers, the amending process, and Supreme Court interpretation have resulted in...
a)
a general loss of individual rights
b)
a strengthening of the principle of separation of powers
c)
the Constitution being adapted to fit changing times
d)
the limiting of Presidential power in domestic affairs
18.
Which landmark legislation did President Lyndon Jonson sign that strengthened the rights and liberties protected byt the Fourteenth Amendment?
a)
Civil Rights Act of 1957
b)
Equal Pay Act of 1963
c)
Civil Rights Act of 1964
d)
Voting Rights Act of 1965
19.
People who join a political party generally do so because...
a)
they support the ideas and candidates
b)
they want to gain community service hours
c)
it is a requirement of the United States
d)
they wish to gain access to political party benefits
20.
The delegates to the Constitutional convention supported the concept of separation of powers as expressed...
a)
by Charles de Montesquieu
b)
by John Locke
c)
in the Articles of Confederation
d)
in the New Testament
21.
In the Federalist Papers, James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, and John Jay supported...
a)
absolute control of states by state government
b)
division of power into three branches of government
c)
presidential power ober Congress and the judiciary
d)
unlimited power of the federal government
22.
"In framing a government which is to be administered by men over men, the great difficulty lies in this, you must first enable the government to control the governed; and in the next place, oblige it to control itself."
This passage from Federalist Number 51 refers to the need for...
This passage from Federalist Number 51 refers to the need for...
a)
a strong executive
b)
a system of checks and balances
c)
an independent military
d)
a national education system
23.
Which factor has made the strongest contribution to the development of religious freedom in the United States?
a)
Most citizens have shared the same religious beliefs
b)
Religious groups have remained politically unified
c)
School prayer has been ruled constitutional by the Supreme Court
d)
Guarantees in the Constitution have encouraged religious expression and toleration
24.
The requirements of unanimous consent that applies to the Senate, but not the House, requires which of the following?
a)
A rules committee that controls the flow of legislation
b)
An absence of political party influence
c)
Cooperation between majority and minority leadership
d)
Coordination between the Vice President and President Pro Tempore
25.
New Jersey delegates did not support the Virginia Plan because they thought...
a)
it gave too much power to the large states.
b)
the legislature would be able to control the executive branch.
c)
the judicial branch would not be independent.
d)
the number of votes a state had in the legislature should be based on population.
26.
What impact did the Immigration Act of 1965 have on the number of immigrants in America?
a)
The number of immigrants decreased because the new law abolished the national origins quota system.
b)
The number of immigrants rose dramatically with the majority coming from Latin America and Asia.
c)
The number of immigrants arriving from non-European countries decreased.
d)
The number of immigrants, or pattern of immigration, did not change much because of the new law.
27.
A treaty signed by the President must be approved by two-thirds of the Senate before it can go into effect. Which principle of government does this reflect?
a)
Federalism
b)
Judicial Review
c)
Checks and balances
d)
Popular sovereignty
28.
Which of the following statements best describes how citizens can influence politics?
a)
Stay in school, attend college, and secure a successful career
b)
Read books and newspapers, watch the evening news, and pay close attention to candidate debates
c)
Run for office, vote, attend government meetings and voice concerns through letters, petitions, and boycotts.
d)
Understand that ther is not much that a citizen can do regarding local politics, and refrain from becoming frustrated when changes are not made.
29.
Government organizations, such as the National Science Foundation, fund basic scientific research primarily because...
a)
it is an efficient way to provide health insurance for people over 65.
b)
it provides economic stability for private health insurance companies.
c)
major breakthroughs can lead to new medicines, technologies, etc.
d)
this research typically has immediate practical application.
30.
What was one way the 19th Amendment helped advance the cause of gender equality?
a)
It gave women a greater opportunity to influence government.
b)
It gave women new economic rights, such as property ownership.
c)
it established the idea that women should contribute to all secotrs of the economy.
d)
It contributed to a long-term decline in the number of men voting in elections.
31.
The main function of the legislative branch of state government is to...
a)
interpret laws.
b)
make laws.
c)
veto laws.
d)
administer laws.
32.
What perspective of African Americans was reflected in the founding of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) in 1909?
a)
the desire for a return to their cultural heritage
b)
the need to improve working conditions in factories
c)
the desire to end legalized discrimination based on race
d)
the belief in the importance of building a new country in Africa
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