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PMA 2 2024 Review

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
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
2.
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
3.

What is the significance of the preamble beginning with "We the people?"

a)

The people express their will through political parties

b)

The people express their will by directly creating laws

c)

Government receives taxes from the people and exists to support them

d)

Government receives its powers from the people and exists to serve them

4.

Which part of the Preamble means to "make fair laws"?

a)

in order to form a more perfect union

b)

establish justice

c)

insure domestic tranquility

d)

provide for the common defense

5.

Which line from the Preamble matches this image?

a)

insure domestic tranquility

b)

provide for the common defense

c)

promote the general welfare

d)

do ordain and establish this Constitution

6.

Which line from the Preamble matches this image?

a)

We the people

b)

in order to form a more perfect union

c)

establish justice

d)

secure the blessings of liberty

7.

Which statement describes the impact of the rule of law?

a)

State of nature

b)

Checks and balances

c)

Separation of powers

d)

Transparency of institutions

8.
Which statement describes an impact of the rule of law?
a)
state of nature
b)
checks and balances
c)
separation of powers
d)
transparency of institution
9.

Fair application of the law to those accused of a crime is called__________________.

a)

due process

b)

federalism

c)

checks and balances

d)

judicial review

10.


Powers held by both the state and national governments are called

a)
expressed powers
b)
implied powers
c)
reserved powers
d)
concurrent powers
11.


To declare war is a

a)
delegated (federal only) power
b)
concurrent (shared) power
c)
reserved (state only) power
12.


To regulate schools & education is a

a)
delegated (federal only) power
b)
concurrent (shared) power
c)
reserved (state only) power
13.

Based on the headline, what happened before the event presented in the image? (First Step)

a)

Two-thirds of each house of Congress voted to support the amendment

b)

The president rejected the amendment after Congress voted to support it

c)

Three-fourths of each house of Congress voted to support the amendment

d)

The president forwarded the amendment to the states after Congress voted to support it

14.
Powers that the federal government does not have, such as what age people can get a drivers license, marriage, or education are called
a)
implied
b)
reserved
c)
concurrent
d)
local
15.
Why do we only have 27 amendments to the Constitution? 
a)
The Founding Fathers wanted to make sure that the Constitution be changed as little as possible
b)
The Supreme Court makes sure that we do not have many amendments
c)
The Founding Fathers said that 27 amendments is the most amendments a country can have before it falls apart
d)
The President never agrees with what Congress is doing
16.

In America, we have a system of Federalism. Federalism is a government which

a)

Concentrates all power at the local and state level

b)

Power is shared between the national and local governments

c)

Concentrates all power at the national level

d)

The US does not have a Federalist system

17.

What is guaranteed by the Supremacy Clause of the US Constitution?

a)

The supremacy of federal law over state law

b)

The supremacy of individual rights over government power

c)

The supremacy of Congress over the President

d)

The supremacy of the people over their government

18.

What fraction of the state legislatures or their conventions must approve an amendment before it becomes part of the U.S. Constitution?

a)

One-half

b)

Two-thirds

c)

Three-fourths

d)

Four-fifths

19.

The headline describes an action by citizens.

What conclusion can be drawn from the headline?

a)

Citizens can be involved in policy making through their representatives.

b)

Citizens can be directly involved in policy making.

c)

Only elected officials may change constitutions.

d)

Only elected officials make policy.

20.

How is amending the Florida Constitution different from amending the US Constitution?

a)

It is a lot easier to pass a US Amendment than a amendment to the Florida Constitution

b)

Both need to be approved by the Supreme Court

c)

The amendment needs to be approved by the President in the US Constitution, not true for the Florida Constitution

d)

People in Florida vote if they want the amendment passed, not true for the US Constitution

21.

How are the Florida Constitution and the US Constitution similar?

a)

They both guarantee certain for individuals

b)

They both give most of the power to the President

c)

They both explain why the US has the best government in the world

d)

They explain the most important position in government is the Supreme Court

22.

What is the significance of the Tenth Amendment to the US Constitution?

a)

It grants the President the power to veto laws

b)

It reserves powers not delegated to the federal government to the states or the people

c)

It establishes the process for electing Senators

d)

It outlines the procedure for impeaching a President

23.
How does the President and the Senate work together?
a)
They work together by signing and approving treaties. 
b)
They work together by making sure that our country stays safe. 
c)
They work together to make sure that all laws are fair and constitutional. 
d)
They work together by proposing and making laws. 
24.
What is an enumerated power that is given to Congress?  
a)
To make sure all laws are fair and constitutional
b)
To nominate judges
c)
To declare war
d)
To make sure all the laws are followed 
25.
How can Congress overrule the President?
a)
Congress can ask the Supreme Court for special powers in a state of emergency. 
b)
3/4 of the states will ask the President to listen to Congress
c)
2/3 of both chambers of Congress have to vote for the bill. 
d)
Congress can impeach the President if he does not do what they want. 
26.
What role is the president playing in this picture? 
a)
Commander in Chief
b)
Head of State 
c)
Economic Leader
d)
Chief Diplomat 
27.
Who is the leader of the House of Representatives?
a)
President
b)
Vice-President
c)
The Speaker
d)
Supreme Court Justice
28.
Who is the leader of the Senate?
a)
President
b)
Vice President
c)
Speaker
d)
President Pro Tempore
29.
How does eminent domain give citizens some protection against the government?  
a)
It makes sure that people have a lawyer when they talk to the police.
b)
It makes sure that the government pays the people a reasonable price if they take their land. 
c)
It makes sure that a person cannot get charged with the same crime twice. 
d)
It makes sure that people have the right to vote. 
30.

What is an amendment to the U.S. Constitution prohibiting Congress from establishing a religion, and from interfering with freedom of religious exercise, press, speech, assembly, or petition?

a)

1st amendment

b)

3rd amendment

c)

7th amendment

d)

10th amendment

31.
What does it mean to plead the 5th? 
a)
It makes sure that you do not self-incriminate yourself. 
b)
It means that you are not talking to anyone until you have a lawyer to represent you. 
c)
It makes sure that all people are treated the same under the law. 
d)
It makes sure that you have the freedom of speech in school. 
32.

What is one protection that is not covered in the Bill of Rights?

a)

The right to lie about someone else.

b)

The right not to answer questions from the police.

c)

The right to have a handgun.

d)

The right to sue someone for money.

33.
I want to have a huge gathering at the front of the school. The gathering is going to say that Mr. V is the best teacher of all time. We expect to have at least 2000 people. What freedom am I using? 
a)
Freedom of the press
b)
Freedom of Assembly
c)
Protection from double jeopardy 
d)
eminent domain 
34.
Which amendment protects the freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition?
a)
Amendment 1
b)
Amendment 17
c)
Amendment 2
d)
Amendment 4
35.

The right to know and be told what you are accused of...

a)

warrant

b)

trial by jury of peers

c)

double jeopardy

d)

habeas corpus

36.

the right of an arrested person to go before a judge to find out what crimes he or she has been charged with

a)

Bill of Attainder

b)

Executive

c)

Delegated Powers

d)

Habeas Corpus

37.
What is the purpose of the Electoral College?
a)
Elect school board members.
b)
Provide opportunities for kids to attend school.
c)
Elect the President of the United States.
d)
Select a baseball team to play in the College World Series.
38.
The formula for the number of electors in each state is..
a)
Determined by a vote
b)
# of Representatives 
c)
# of Senators
d)
# of Senators + # of Representatives
39.

Why does California have more electoral votes than Texas?

a)

California has a higher population than Texas

b)

California had more influence in the Senate than Texas

c)

California has a lower population than Texas

d)

California's land area is more than Texas

40.

What does "...promote the general welfare..." mean?

a)

The government has to protect people and keep them safe

b)

The government has to help people to be happy and healthy

c)

The government has to make sure people are free now and in the future

d)

The people approve of the Constitution and the government it creates