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Sineus PMA 2 Study Guide Part I

Total questions: 200

Worksheet time: 5hrs 21mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Why did the Second Continental Congress create a weak central government in the Articles of Confederation?

a)

to encourage more trade between states

b)

to preserve the powers of the individual states

c)

to promote national security against foreign invasion

d)

to permit the taxation of citizens to pay the nation's debts

2.

The Articles of Confederation created a _________________ system of government.

a)

strong

b)

average

c)

confederal

d)

federal

3.
Under the Articles of Confederation, the government consisted of _______________ branch of government.
a)
3
b)
2
c)
1
d)
4
4.
One weakness of the Articles of the Confederation was ____________. 
a)
The ability of Congress to tax.
b)
The inability of Congress to tax.
c)
The ability of Congress to declare war.
d)
The ability of Congress to create courts.
5.
In order to change (amend) the Articles of Confederation,  __________ out of 13 states had to agree. 
a)
9
b)
10
c)
13
d)
15
6.
Under the Articles of Confederation, Congress could regulate trade between the states.
a)
true
b)
false
7.
Under the Articles of Confederation, more government power went to the - 
a)
state governments
b)
national government
c)
foreign governments
d)
Native American councils
8.

Why did the 2nd Continental Congress not include an executive or judicial branch under the Articles of Confederation?

a)

They feared a strong national government

b)

they feared the threat of a foreign invasion

c)

they were willing to put up with a tyrannical Congress

d)

They wanted to copy the British monarchy

9.

Which document addressed the weaknesses shown in the cartoon?

a)

Bill of Rights

b)

United States Constitution

c)

Declaration of Independence

d)

Articles of Confederation

10.
Which branches were NOT included under the AOC?
a)
Legislative and Judicial
b)
Executive and Judicial 
c)
Legislative and Executive 
11.

The problem with having no court system under the Articles of Confederation was that...

a)

no one would go to jail

b)

disputes between states or citizens of different states could not be settled fairly

c)

there was no system to license lawyers

12.
The country under the Articles of Confederation could not defend itself because it could not
a)
collect taxes
b)
amend the Articles
c)
create a national Army
13.
Who led the farmers against the government of Massachusetts?
a)
Daniel Shays
b)
the Government
c)
all of the farmers were leaders
d)
Thomas Hobbes
14.
The weaknesses of the Articles of the Confederation led to an effort to create a new _____________.
a)
Proclamation of 1763
b)
Constitution
c)
Declaration of Independence
d)
Treaty of Paris 1783
15.
The ________ Branch of government is lead by the president and enforces the laws.
a)
Judicial
b)
Executive
c)
Legislative
d)
Bicameral
16.

The Articles of Confederation were replaced with the U.S. Constitution because ...

a)

they were to much like England's government

b)

the Articles of Confederation were too amazing

c)

the Articles of Confederation failed to protect the country

d)

MAGIC

17.

Under the Articles the government could NOT regulate ______ among the states.

a)

food quality

b)

laws

c)

travel

d)

commerce (trade)

18.
This picture shows which weakness of the Articles?
a)
no common currency
b)
no executive branch
c)
no power to tax
d)
one vote for each state
19.
What is one reason people wanted change to the Articles of Confederation?>
a)
They opposed the Land Ordinance of 1785.
b)
They didn't want the government to have only 1 branch. 
c)
Central government was weak and ineffective.
d)
State government was weak and ineffective.
20.
How did Shays' Rebellion affect people's reactions to the Articles of Confederation?
a)
People hoped for a new revolution.
b)
People worried about having a weak central government.
c)
People wanted more individual rights.
d)
It put more farmers' in debtors jail.
21.
The Articles of Confederation established a national court system for the country.
a)
True
b)
False
22.
Shay's Rebellion started as a protest against
a)
unfair taxes and farmer debt
b)
the death penalty
c)
no judicial system
d)
debtors' prisons
23.
Daniel Shays' rebellion showed that:
a)
the government under the Articles of Confederation could not keep control of its citizens
b)
the government should be able to defend our citizens from Great Britain again
c)
the government needs to protect the citizens from Native American attacks
24.

A confederation is...

a)

where the national government holds all the power

b)

an organization of separate states that cooperate together

c)

A way to make peace.

d)

None of the these answers

25.

After experiences with Britain, Americans feared having a strong central or national government because they feared the government would

a)

take away rights of states, take away rights of citizens, and it reminded Americans of the power the British government used to have over them

b)

Give the states more power.

c)

take their land and their property

d)

become bored.

26.

Under the Articles of Confederation, Congress had no power to ensure its laws were followed by the states. How did the US Constitution remedy/fix this problem?

a)

THE US CONSTITUTION FIXED THIS PROBLEM BY CREATING A JUDICIAL BRANCH WITH A SUPREME COURT TO INTERPRET LAWS.

b)

THE US CONSTITUTION WAS NOT CAPABLE OF REMEDYING THIS ISSUE

c)

THE US CONSTITUTION FIXED THIS PROBLEM BY TAXING STATES

d)

THE US CONSTITUTION FIXED THIS PROBLEM BY CREATING AN EXECUTIVE BRANCH TO ENFORCE LAWS

27.

Under the Articles of Confederation, only the state legislatures could levy (collect) taxes. How did the US Constiution fix this problem?

a)

THE US CONSTITUTION FIXED THIS PROBLEM BY ALLOWING THE STATES TO DONATE MONEY WHEN THEY COULD.

b)

THE US CONSTITUTION COULD NOT FIX THIS PROBLEM

c)

THE US CONSTITUTION FIXED THIS PROBLEM BY ALLOWING BOTH THE NATIONAL GOVERNMENT AND THE STATES TO COLLECT TAXES

d)

THE US CONSTITUTION FIXED THIS PROBLEM BY NOT COLLECTING TAXES AT ALL.

28.

1.The Confederation Congress (under the Articles of Confederation) could declare war BUT THEN----> 2. ??????????? ------> 3. so it could direct the army and navy.

a)

draft soldiers.

b)

ask the states to contribute troops and money

c)

take a training class for the army

29.

Under the Articles of Confederation, the government was not allowed to regulate commerce which allowed states to trade unfairly with each other and with foreign nations. States having this authority to impose taxes caused..

a)

trade to increase

b)

trade to decrease

30.

Why did merchants want the Articles of Confederation changed?

a)

because there wasn't an army

b)

because the states were discouraging trade by taxing one another’s goods.

c)

because the national/central government couldn't collect taxes

d)

because they wanted to go to school and change careers

31.

Who wanted a strong central/federal/national government?

a)

Federalists

b)

Anti-Federalists

32.

What was the name of the papers written to support the Constitution?

a)

Lubbock Avalanche Journal

b)

Federalist Papers

c)

Anti-Federalist Papers

33.

Which group wanted a Bill of Rights?

a)

Federalists

b)

Anti-Federalists

34.
They wanted a strong central government and no Bill of Rights
a)
Federalists
b)
Anti-Federalists
35.
In the Preamble, the words promote the general Welfare mean...
a)
provide money for every citizen
b)
encourage health, happiness, and well being of the citizens
c)
power is given to each state
d)
that the generals of George Washington's army would be promoted to a higher rank
36.

In the Preamble, the words establish Justice mean...

a)

fairness for all

b)

make everyone a judge in the court

c)

peace

d)

every state can make its own rules

37.
In the Preamble, the words common defence mean...
a)

building a fence around the country

b)

calm and peaceful land

c)

protection for all the states from foreign threats

d)

each state must provide its own protection

38.
In the Preamble, the words domestic Tranquility mean...
a)
a calm and peaceful homeland
b)
foreign peace
c)
you have the right to defend yourself
d)
fair for everyone
39.
"For us and our future generations" would describe which part of the Preamble?
a)
We the People
b)
do ordain and establish
c)
to ourselves and our posterity
d)
in order to form a more perfect union
40.
The U.S. Constitution divides the governments power into __ branches.
a)
2
b)
3
c)
5
d)
8
41.
The legislative branch is made up of ___.
a)
federal courts
b)
Congress
c)
magistrates
d)
departments and agencies
42.
Who appoints/picks cabinet officers, ambassadors, and federal judges?
a)
Executive
b)
Judicial
c)
Legislative 
43.
Who raises revenue through taxes and other levies? 
a)
Executive
b)
Judicial
c)
Legislative
44.
Dividing the government into 3 specific branches is called?
a)
Checks and Balances
b)
Tri-Government Balance
c)
Pyramid of Power
d)
Separation of Powers
45.
The theory of government where one branch has power to keep another branch of government from becoming too powerful is called?
a)
Separation of Powers
b)
Checks and Balances
c)
Limited Government
d)
Constitutional Government
46.

Which is the basic message of the Preamble to the U.S Constitution?

a)

This document is an improvement over the Articles of Confederation

b)

This document was written for the purpose of achieving six important goals

c)

This document outlines a framework for government

d)

This document should be ratified as quickly as possible

47.

Why did the Preamble to the Constitution begin with the phrase " We the People"?

a)

To indicate that the national government had limited powers

b)

Tp indicate that the states had been associated in a confederation

c)

To indicate that the federal power was separated among three branches

d)

To indicate that the American people were the ultimate source of authority

48.

The fact that the Judicial Branch can declare a law of the U. S Congress unconstitutional is an example of which government feature?

a)

executive privilege

b)

checks and balances

c)

separation of powers

d)

advice and consent

49.

The goal of a Candidate during Election Time is to deliver as much information about the candidate and the party’s platform to as many people as possible. True or False?

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

50.

Every four years on Election Day, the American public elects the president of the United States. The first set of election results tallies the ____, a count of every vote cast.

a)

Electoral College

b)

absolute majority

c)

popular vote

d)

electors

51.

In order to win, a candidate must have 270 out of a total of 538 electoral votes. This number is half of 538 (269) plus one, which is considered a(n) ______.

a)

a. absolute majority

b)

b. acceptance speech

c)

c. a tie

d)

d. popular vote

52.

What are the names of the two major political parties in the United States today?

a)

Democratic and Republican

b)

Democratic and Libertarian

c)

Socialist and Republican

d)

Socialist and LIbertarian

53.

Which is a constitutional requirement to run for Congress?

a)

U.S. permanent resident

b)

at least 25 years old

c)

at least 30 years old

d)

U.S. citizen

54.

The poster below is from a recent election.


Doug is pro-immigration!

Doug is pro-military!

Vote for Doug


Based on the poster, what conclusion can be drawn about the candidate?

a)

Doug is running for judge.

b)

Doug is running for mayor.

c)

Doug is running for president.

d)

Doug is running for city council.

55.

A person running for political office.

a)

candidate

b)

democrat

c)

platform

d)

public policy

56.

A person’s ideas about how government should run and how issues should be solved

a)

majority party

b)

political views

c)

minority party

d)

candidate

57.

A political party other than Republican or Democratic

a)

majority party

b)

candidate

c)

third party

d)

minority party

58.

Which statement reflects Republican views on the role of government?

a)

Republicans favor valued-based governance, opposing excessive consumption and unregulated competition.

b)

Republicans favor more affordable health care, increased public funding for education, and an end to discrimination in all forms.

c)

Republicans favor less government, lower taxes, and greater personal freedom

d)

Republicans favor a national mass peoples' party, based on the working classes and against monopoly capitalism.

59.

Which issue represents a basic disagreement between Socialists and Communists?

a)

whether conditions for workers should improve

b)

whether income taxes should be lowered whether conditions

c)

whether all private businesses should be replaced by state ownership

d)

whether the government should provide public services like free education and health care

60.

This party believes the government should own businesses and decide what will be produced and distributed.

a)

Socialist party

b)

Communism party

c)

Democratic party

d)

Republican party

61.

Set of statements describing a party’s views on major issues

a)

platform

b)

political views

c)

candidate

d)

public policy

62.

An organized group of people who share similar political views and work to influence government.

a)

platform

b)

candidate

c)

third party

d)

political party

63.

The following are requirements for which political office?


  • At least 35 years old
  • Natural born citizen
  • Lived in US for 14 years
a)

President

b)

U.S. Senator

c)

FL Senator

d)

Vice President

64.

The following are requirements for which political office?


At least 30 years old

US citizen for 9 years

Live in the state they represent

a)

President

b)

U.S. Senator

c)

U.S. Representative

d)

FL Senator

65.

The following are requirements for which political office?


At least 25 years old

US citizen for 7 years

Live in the state they represent

a)

U.S. House of Representatives

b)

U.S. Senator

c)

FL Legislator

d)

President

66.

The following are requirements for which political office?


At least 21 years old

Live in the district they will represent

Live in Florida for 2 years

a)

U.S. Senator

b)

FL Legislator

c)

FL Governor

d)

U.S. Representative

67.

The requirements to be a Florida Governor, Lieutenant Governor, or Cabinet Member are...


Pick TWO

a)

At least 30 years old

b)

Lived in Florida for the last 7 years

c)

Lived in Florida for at least 10 years

d)

At least 25 years old

68.

The goals and principles (beliefs) of a political party or political candidate is called a ________.

a)

political platform

b)

political ad

c)

political office

69.

This is an example of a ______.

a)

political ad

b)

political office

c)

name calling

d)

political party

70.

After serving as a U.S. Senator, Laura decided to run for governor of Florida. Liz, Laura’s opponent, claims in court that Laura is not qualified to run. A judge rules in Liz’s favor. What was the basis for the lawsuit?

a)

Laura has never owned land in Florida.

b)

Laura is not a Florida resident.

c)

Laura is not yet 40 years old.

d)

Laura has never voted.

71.

The newspaper headline above describes a government process.

Why might this have been a difficult election for Richards to win?

a)

Richards is a homeowner.

b)

Richards is a party leader.

c)

Richards has less political experience than his opponent.

d)

Richards has less employment experience than his opponent.

72.

A local newspaper endorsed Mayor Sanford in a state senate race over his opponent. Why might the newspaper endorse Mayor Sanford?

a)

Mayor Sanford owns a local farm.

b)

Mayor Sanford is an elected official.

c)

Mayor Sanford is an experienced teacher.

d)

Mayor Sanford owns a local radio station.

73.

The 1968 Florida Constitution limits the governor to two consecutive four year terms, which disqualifies two-term governors from running for a third consecutive term. Which of the following statements explains the purpose of this requirement?

a)

The authors of the Florida Constitution wanted to guarantee experience among Florida’s elected officials.

b)

The authors of the Florida Constitution wanted to protect Florida residents against tyranny.

c)

The authors of the Florida Constitution wanted to guarantee equal opportunities for Florida’s elected officials.

d)

The authors of the Florida Constitution wanted to guarantee equal power for the branches of government.

74.

Which political party believes that the federal government should play a less active role in people's lives and that

individuals can take care of themselves without government help?

a)

Republican Party

b)

Democratic Party

c)

Libertarian Party

d)

Socialist Party

75.

Which political party believes in democratic government but also that the government should run some of the largest parts of the economy?

a)

Communist Party

b)

Socialist Party

c)

Democratic Party

d)

Libertarian Party

76.

Which political party believes that the federal government should take a more active role in people's lives, particularly those who are in need?

a)

Republican Party

b)

Democratic Party

c)

Socialist Party

d)

Libertarian Party

77.

Which political party thinks that everyone should pay their fair share of taxes?

a)

Republican Party

b)

Democratic Party

78.

Which political party think we should help immigrants become citizens?

a)

Republican Party

b)

Democratic Party

79.

Which political party wants to save money by limiting government programs?

a)

Republican Party

b)

Democratic Party

80.

Which political party opposes forgiveness for illegal immigrants?

a)

Republican Party

b)

Democratic Party

81.

The statement below is from a political party platform


" We, the workers and our allies, need to take power from the hands of the wealthy few, their corporations, and their political operatives."

Which political party’s position is represented in the statement?

a)

Communist

b)

Democrat

c)

Republican

d)

Socialst

82.

Which spending increase would the Democratic Party likely support?

a)

homeland security

b)

space exploration

c)

education

d)

military

83.

The conversation below is part of a political discussion.

---------------------------

Lou: I am going to vote for the candidate who will support cutting government spending.

Bob: Yes, we spend too much on some programs.

---------------------------

Which party’s candidates are these voters most likely to support?

a)

Democrat

b)

Green

c)

Republican

d)

Socialist

84.

The only purpose of the federal government is to protect people's rights.

Which party would agree with this statement?

a)

Libertarian

b)

Democratice

c)

Republican

d)

Socialist

85.

Government Funded Healthcare: SUPPORTS~!

Lowering Taxes: Supports!~

Increase environmental protection funds: Supports~!

Increase in Oil production: AGAINST

Increase spending on education: Supports!

Which statement would go with this list???

a)

The government should lower taxes to encourage businesses to run healthcare

b)

The government should lower taxes to encourage businesses to fund education

c)

The government should raise taxes to create government programs to protect the environment

d)

The government should raise taxes to increase oil production in the US

86.

Which part of the U.S. Constitution outlines legislative power?

a)

1st amendment

b)

preamble

c)

Bill of rights

d)

article I

87.
A bill passed ending net neutrality. It was vetoed. The veto was overridden, and the bill became a law. Later, the court decided that the law was unconstitutional. 
What is the order in which the branches used their powers?
a)
legislative, executive, judicial, legislative
b)
legislative, executive, legislative, judicial
c)
executive, legislative, executive, judicial
88.
What can the judicial branch do in terms of laws?
a)
Pass them.
b)
Declare them unconstitutional.
c)
Veto them.
d)
Arrest them.
89.
If the President wants to nominate someone for a position such as Secretary of State or Supreme Court Justice, the Senate must approve that appointment. Which principle does this illustrate?
a)
Popular Sovereignty 
b)
Limited Government
c)
Checks and Balances
d)
Separation of Powers
90.
If the President wants to make a treaty with another country, the Senate must ratify (approve) it. This is an example of what?
a)
Separation of Powers
b)
Checks and Balances
c)
Federalism
d)
Republicanism
91.
Which part of the Constitution outlines the Executive Branch?
a)
Article I
b)
Article II
c)
Article III
d)
14th Amendment
92.

The newspaper headline below describes an event in U.S. history.


Which parts of the national government participated in the process described in the newspaper headline?

a)

Senate and President

b)

Supreme Court and President

c)

House of Representatives and Senate

d)

Supreme Court and House of Representatives

93.

How many members are in the House of Representatives?

a)

100

b)

400

c)

435

d)

235

94.

Congress may override a presidential veto with a

a)

a. majority vote.

b)

b. three-quarters vote.

c)

c. two-thirds vote.

d)

d. unanimous vote.

95.

Which of the following is not a power of congress?

a)

a. Declare War

b)

b. Negotiate Peace Treaties

c)

c. Coin and print money

d)

d. Maintain the Army

96.

The elastic clause of the United States Constitution gives Congress the power to...

a)

“make rules for the government and regulation of the land and naval forces;…”

b)

“regulate commerce with foreign nations, and among the several states, and with the Indian tribes;…”

c)

“lay and collect taxes, duties, imports and excises,…”

d)

“make all laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into execution the foregoing powers,…" (respond to changing conditions)

97.

Although implied powers are not written specifically in the Constitution, Congress must attach it to a power already expressed.

a)

True

b)

False

98.

The necessary and proper clause is also known as the elastic clause.

a)

True

b)

False

99.

Click on the expressed/enumerated/delegated powers that belong to Congress.

a)

Coin and print money

b)

Declare war

c)

regulate trade

d)

Commander in Chief of the Military

100.

Click on expressed/enumerated/delegated powers that belong to Congress.

a)

Make naturalization laws

b)

Establish post offices and post roads

c)

Collect taxes

d)

Issue pardons

101.

Click on expressed/enumerated/delegated powers of the President

a)

Makes/proposes a budget

b)

Makes treaties

c)

Appoints ambassadors, Cabinet members, federal judges and justices

d)

issues pardons

e)

executes laws

102.

Click on all powers of the judicial branch.

a)

declare laws and Presidential actions unconstitutional

b)

interpret and apply the laws

c)

settle disputes between states

d)

negotiates treaties between states

103.

Powers that are expressly listed or outlined in the Constitution are called (click on all that apply)

a)

Delegated powers

b)

Expressed powers

c)

Enumerated powers

d)

Implied Powers

104.

Powers that are not expressly outlined in the Constitution, but are reasonably suggested by delegated powers are called

a)

expressed powers

b)

delegated powers

c)

enumerated powers

d)

implied powers

105.

Powers that are shared by the Federal and State governments

a)

concurrent powers

b)

reserved powers

c)

implied powers

d)

enumerated powers

106.

Which level of government controls election procedures?

a)

Federal

b)

State

c)

Local

107.

Which law meant that all African Americans could now vote without any “loopholes”?

a)

Voting Rights Act of 1965

b)

Civil Rights Act of 1968

c)

Equal Rights Amendment

d)

19th Amendment

108.

What do the 15th , 19th , 24th and 26th amendment all have in common?

a)

They all gave more citizens the right to vote

b)

They all limited citizens' right to vote

c)

They all helped people in poverty

d)

They all related to racial discrimination

109.

Which amendment gave African American males 21 and over the right to vote?

a)

15th

b)

19th

c)

24th

d)

26th

110.

Which amendment gave women the right to vote?

a)

15th

b)

19th

c)

24th

d)

26th

111.

Which amendment abolished (ended) poll taxes?

a)

15th

b)

19th

c)

24th

d)

26th

112.

Which amendment changed the voting age from 21 to 18?

a)

15th

b)

19th

c)

24th

d)

26th

113.

The Civil Rights Act of 1968 is also known as the...

a)

Fair Housing Act

b)

Fair Lending Act

c)

Equal Rights Amendment

d)

Equality Act

114.

What are some examples of social inequalities that African American suffered in the 1950s?


Choose all that apply.

a)

Public facilities

b)

Educational opportunities

c)

Employment practices

115.

Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution made slavery

unconstitutional in the United States?

a)

10th

b)

13th

c)

15th

d)

19th

116.

________ are the basic rights of citizens to be free from unequal treatment based on certain characteristics (e.g., race, gender, disability).

a)

states' rights

b)

individual rights

c)

civil rights

d)

federal rights

117.

How did the passage of the Voting Rights of 1965 impact political participation?

a)

All persons who passed a literacy test could now vote.

b)

All children of foreign citizens could now vote.

c)

All African-Americans could now vote.

d)

All women could now vote

118.

The passage below describes a U.S. Supreme Court decision.

In 1940, the Texas Democratic Party refused to give an African-American man a ballot to select candidates to run for Congress and governor.


In finding this action unconstitutional, the U.S. Supreme Court stated “…this Court is not constrained to follow a previous decision which…, involves the application of a constitutional principle, rather than an interpretation of the Constitution to evolve the principle itself.”


According to the passage, what did this U.S. Supreme Court decision illustrate?

a)

The U.S. Supreme Court expanded voting rights through Voting Rights Act interpretation

b)

The U.S. Supreme Court expanded voting rights through amendment interpretation

c)

The U.S. Supreme Court limited voting rights through amendment interpretation

d)

The U.S. Supreme Court limited voting rights through the Voting Rights Act.

119.

How are 14th Amendment due process protections related to the Civil Rights Act of 1968?

a)

Congress may not enact discriminatory housing statutes

b)

Congress may not enact discriminatory employment policies.

c)

State legislatures may not enact discriminatory housing statutes

d)

State legislatures may not enact discriminatory employment policies

120.
In a Federal system power is____?
In a Unitary system power is____?
a)
shared, delegated
b)
ruled by a democracy, ruled by a monarchy 
c)
expanded, limited
d)
divided among the branches, held by one branch 
121.
"First female British Prime Minister dies" What long term impact does this headline reflect?
a)
protection of equal property rights 
b)
expansion of the right to privacy
c)
protection of due process rights
d)
expansion of the right to vote 
122.
Who has the most power in a Unitary system?
a)
Local government
b)
central government 
c)
state government
d)
regional government 
123.

Which statement completes the diagram?

a)

in a confederal system, city governments have the most power

b)

in a confederal system, international associations have the most power

c)

In a confederal system, state governments have the most power

d)

in a confederal system, the people have the most power

124.

Canada has voters, a legislature, prime minister, and judicial branch. What system of government does Canada have?

a)

Aristocratic

b)

Parliamentary

c)

Federal

d)

Authoritarian

125.
Which of the following describes a unitary system of government? 
a)
A country in which the central government holds all the power
b)
a federal arrangement of central government and states 
c)
the United States under the articles of confederation
d)
Independent legislatures in several provinces 
126.

What system of government was in place after the United States adopted the U.S. Constitution?

a)

confederal

b)

federal

c)

unitary

d)

parlimentary

127.

The table below describes a type of government.

??

Executive---elected by the legislature

Legislature---elected by the people


Which title completes the table?

a)

parliamentary government

b)

confederal government

c)

federal government

d)

unitary government

128.
Which system of government places most governmental power with a group of states or localities with little or no power placed in the national government? 
a)
Confederal
b)
Theocracy
c)
Unitary
d)
Federal
129.
Which system of government being described in this quote:
"But as the plan of the [Constitutional] convention aims only at a partial union or consolidation, the state governments would clearly retain all of the rights of sovereignty which they had before, and which were not, by that act, EXCLUSIVELY delegated to the United States."
--Alexander Hamilton, Federalist Paper No. 32
a)
Unitary
b)
Federal
c)
Parliamentary
d)
Confederal
130.

What word means a citizen has the right to vote?

a)

civil rights

b)

prohibition

c)

suffrage

131.

A system of government where power is shared between the central government and the state governments

a)

Unitary

b)

Federal

c)

Parliamentary

d)

Confederal

132.

A system of government where the power lies with the legislative body and the leader of the country is part of the legislature.

a)

Unitary

b)

Federal

c)

Parliamentary

d)

Confederal

133.
Why are government leaders often influenced by special interest groups?
a)
Special interest groups use methods supported by voters
b)
Special interest groups control media coverage of political campaigns
c)
Special interest groups raise significant amounts of money for political campaign
d)
Special interest groups provide voters with information about qualifications of candidates
134.
What is the core purpose of a Political Action Committee (PAC)?
a)
To train people to work at the polls on Election Day
b)
To raise money to contribute to political campaigns
c)
To design ballots for congressional elections
d)
To establish the rules for candidate debates
135.
Which of the following is an example of the media exercising its "watchdog' role over government?
a)
A local radio talk show about uniforms in school
b)
A televised debate between presidential campaigns
c)
A newspaper story about the building if a new highway
d)
A local television news report about a city councilman taking bribes
136.
Based on what you know, what would be a good counterargument?
a)
Elected officials are better able to measure public opinion if there are no interfering factions
b)
Lobbyists will balance one another in government influence if they are subject to fewer laws
c)
Political ads, despite their biases, are best able to inform citizens when there are no regulations
d)
The media, despite its biases, are best able to watchdog the government when they are free
137.
The table shows lobbying methods and their associated costs and time required. 
Which are her best options?
a)
An online petition and letters to citizens
b)
Calling citizens by phone and letters to citizens
c)
Emailing the representatives and an online petition
d)
Group rally event and emailing the representative
138.
Which question would a citizen want to ask to determine whether a lobbyist is working on behalf of the public interest?
a)
Has the lobbyist worked as a public official before?
b)
How long has the person been a lobbyist?
c)
How much is the lobbyist being paid?
d)
What organization hired the lobbyist?
139.
Which is a main purpose of public opinion polls?
a)
Analyzing citizen support for a law
b)
Getting a law passed
c)
Interpreting an newly passed law
d)
Opposing a law
140.
You want to get a law passed on requiring gas detectors in all houses. What type of group would you most likely organize to help reach the goal?
a)
City Council
b)
Focus Group
c)
Interest Group
d)
Political Party
141.
What is the most important thing that a political debate can teach a voter about a candidate?
a)
How much support the candidate already has
b)
What kind of TV personality the candidate has
c)
Where the candidate stands on certain issues
d)
Whether the candidate is comfortable on camera
142.
What is the best reason that press releases from a politician or a government agency are not always the best source of public information about an issue?
a)
They are not covered by news outlets
b)
They give too much detail to be useful
c)
They may be released too late to be useful
d)
They may present only one point of view about an issue
143.

Who do lobbyists represent?

a)

interest groups

b)

politicians

c)

lawmakers

d)

individual citizens

144.

Who do lobbyists attempt to influence?

a)

interest groups

b)

the media

c)

lawmakers

d)

PACs

145.

What is the role of the media in regards to political systems and government? Pick all that apply.

a)

lobbyist

b)

watchdog

c)

agenda setting

d)

cheerleader

146.

_________ are groups that form because of a common goal; they support a specific issue and work in large numbers to get their issue recognized by the government.

a)

Federalists

b)

political parties

c)

interest groups

d)

representatives

147.

Lobbying is when

a)

Interest groups work with elected legislators to get laws passed

b)

citizens petition the government

c)

candidates promote their platform

148.

Which of the following can influence government? Choose all that apply.

a)

the media

b)

interest groups

c)

individuals

149.

Which of the following are ways that individuals can influence government? Choose all that apply.

a)

voting

b)

act as watchdog

c)

attending civic meetings

d)

joining interest groups

150.

Which of the following are ways that individuals can influence government? Choose all that apply.

a)

amending the Constitution

b)

joining a political party

c)

running for office

d)

petitioning the government

151.

Which of the following are roles of interest groups? (Select all that apply).

a)

raise money for candidates

b)

lobby

c)

act as watchdog

d)

run for office

152.

This poster was displayed in 1947, at the beginning of the Cold War.

How can the information on this poster best be categorized?

a)

Advertisement

b)

Entertainment

c)

Factual

d)

Propaganda

153.

This poster was displayed in 1876.

What is primary goal of this propaganda poster?

a)

To encourage people to move to government lands.

b)

To discourage people from moving to government lands.

c)

To encourage people to move to California.

d)

To discourage people from moving to California.

154.

Which of the following is NOT one of the ways in which the media affect politics?

a)

By providing information on both parties.

b)

By contributing to election campaign funds.

c)

By focusing public attention on particular issues.

d)

By providing in-depth coverage of national issues.

155.

Which represents an opinionated, one sided point of view?

a)

symbolism

b)

bias

c)

propaganda

156.

What influencing technique spreads ideas with the purpose of helping or hurting a particular candidate?

a)

symbolism

b)

bias

c)

propaganda

157.

What influencing techniques uses images or pictures to convey a message?

a)

symbolism

b)

bias

c)

propaganda

158.

Which type of communication is shown in this poster?

a)

accurate

b)

biased

c)

informational

d)

propaganda

159.
What type of propaganda uses negative words or feelings against an idea, product or person?
a)
name calling
b)
transfer
c)
glittering generalities
d)
snob appeal
160.
A famous person (athlete/celebrity) endorses a new product.
a)
testimonial
b)
plain folks
c)
glittering generalities

161.
a)
Bandwagon
b)
Slogan
c)
Testimonial
d)
Glittering Generalities
162.
a)
Testimonial
b)
Name Calling
c)
Card Stacking
d)
Repetition
163.
 What propagandaTECHNIQUE is being used?
a)
bandwagon
b)
testimonial
c)
part of the group
d)
following
164.
What type of propaganda does this show?
a)
transfer
b)
plain folk
c)
glittering generalities
d)
bandwagon 
165.
a)
Plain Folks
b)
Transfer
c)
Bandwagon
d)
Testimonial
166.
What is it called if the media only shows one opinion?
a)
propaganda
b)
symbolism
c)
bias
167.
What is it called when you use techniques in marketing or advertising to sway someone's opinion?
a)
propaganda
b)
symbolism
c)
bias
168.

propaganda technique involving the use of showing

one-sided information

a)

bandwagon

b)

card stacking

c)

testimonial

d)

name calling

169.

propaganda technique using short phrases or words to promote positive feelings or emotions

a)

bandwagon

b)

card stacking

c)

glittering generalities

d)

testimonial

170.

propaganda technique conveying that a candidate is a “regular” person, just like everyone else

a)

card stacking

b)

bandwagon

c)

testimonial

d)

plain folks

171.

propaganda technique using negative words to associate with a product or person

a)

bandwagon

b)

card stacking

c)

name calling

d)

testimonial

172.

a propaganda technique encouraging the viewer to like

something or someone because everyone else does

a)

name calling

b)

card stacking

c)

glittering generalities

d)

bandwagon

173.

propaganda technique involving the use of a celebrity or spokesperson to speak on behalf of a product of candidate

a)

testimonial

b)

transfer

c)

plain folks

d)

glittering generalities

174.

propaganda technique involving the use of symbols to convey a message or feeling

a)

transfer

b)

testimonial

c)

name calling

d)

bandwagon

175.
Which of the following forms of government is present in the United states?
a)
Direct Democracy
b)
Representative Democracy 
c)
Oligarchy
d)
Autocracy 
176.
Kayla sat in the meeting hall and listened to the different candidates for her states open senate seat.  the candidates debated about their positions on issues.  when election day came along, she voted for the candidate she thought would best serve her community.  What form of government does Kayla have?
a)
Direct Democracy
b)
Representative democracy
c)
oligarchy
d)
monarchy 
177.
What modern political action could  be influenced by the statement "Workers of the world, unite!"
a)
A communist country invades a democratic country
b)
a representative democracy amends its constitution 
c)
a queen speaks before parliament to officially open Parliament 
d)
a dictator orders the invasion of a neighboring country 
178.
What type of government gives the people power to make decisions?
a)
Direct Democracy
b)
Representative Democracy
c)
Oligarchy
d)
Monarchy
179.
What type of government gives power to a king or queen?
a)
Monarchy
b)
Confederal
c)
Communism
d)
Socialism
180.
What type of government allows the government to totally control all property and industry?
a)
Socialism
b)
Capitalism
c)
Communism
d)
Federalism
181.
Which type of government gives the government control of a lot of public services like transportation and health care?
a)
Communism
b)
Socialism
c)
Democracy
d)
Federalism
182.
What type of government gives people the power to elect officials to make their decisions?
a)
Direct Democracy
b)
Representative Democracy
c)
Oligarchy
d)
Monarchy
183.
What is federalism?
a)
A form of government with elected representatives 
b)
A division of power between the national and state government 
c)
A belief in the idea of national sovereignty 
d)
A form of government in which elected officials make all economic decisions 
184.
SS.7.C.1.6
For what purpose did the Framers write the Constitution?
a)
The Framers’ purpose was to declare independence from Great Britain.
b)
The Framers’ purpose was to fix the Articles of Confederation.
c)
The Framers’ purpose was to replace the Articles of Confederation with a better form of government.
d)
The Framers’ purpose was to describe different types of government to the people.
185.
SS.7.C.1.6
“What is the Preamble?” 
a)
The Preamble explains the purpose for writing Constitution.
b)
The Preamble replaced the Articles of Confederation
c)
The Framers of the Constitution made a republic
d)
The Constitutional Convention was caused by Shay’s Rebellion
186.
SS.7.C.1.6
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
187.
SS.7.C.1.6
Which of the following phrases from the Preamble is best described by saying: "Our country should be united together, not divided apart!"
a)
domestic tranquility
b)
justice
c)
perfect union
d)
general walfare
188.
SS.7.C.1.6
Which of the following phrases from the Preamble is best described by saying: "Our home and country should be a peaceful and happy place to live."
a)
liberty
b)
domestic tranquility
c)
common defense
d)
perfect union
189.
SS.7.C.1.6
What does the Constitution mean when it "...secures The Blessings of Liberty"?
a)
to be able to go to zoos
b)
to secure freedom
c)
getting free money
d)
being assured a job
190.
SS.7.C.1.6
Which part of the U.S. Constitution states the six purposes of government?
a)
Bill of Rights 
b)
Article IV
c)
Preamble 
d)
Article I 
191.
SS.7.C.1.6
Which government purpose identified in the Preamble is reflected in the headline?
a)
Ensure domestic tranquility
b)
Promote the general welfare
c)
Secure the blessings of liberty
d)
Provide for the common defense
192.
SS.7.C.1.6
The Central Intelligence Agency was created to gather information to protect American Security Forces.
a)
Form a more perfect union
b)
Promote the general welfare
c)
Provide for the common defense
d)
Establish justice
193.
SS.7.C.1.6
The National Guard was called in to maintain law and order after segregation laws were struck down and schools were integrated. 
a)
Insure domestic tranquility
b)
Establish Justice
c)
Secure the blessings of liberty
d)
Form a more perfect union
194.
SS.7.C.1.6
Congress created Medicaid in 1965 to provide medical care to the poor and the elderly.
a)
Provide for the common defense
b)
Promote the general welfare
c)
Secure the blessings of liberty
d)
Form a more perfect union
195.
SS.7.C.1.6
The Department of War was established in 1789 and later became known as the Department of Defense.
a)
Form a more perfect union
b)
Promote the general welfare
c)
Establish justice
d)
Provide for the common defense
196.
SS.7.C.1.6
The 1st Supreme Court Justice was appointed by George Washington in 1789.
a)
Insure domestic tranquility
b)
Establish justice
c)
Provide for the common defense
d)
Secure the blessings of liberty
197.
SS.7.C.1.6
Article IV (4) of the Constitution says that all states have to obey national laws.
a)
Form a more perfect union
b)
Secure blessings of liberty
c)
Insure domestic tranquility
d)
Establish Justice
198.

What case dealt with the president having executive privilege? In the court decision it was determined executive privilege only exists when there is a national security issue. NO ONE is above the law.

a)

Brown v. Board of Ed

b)

Bush v. Gore

c)

US v. Nixon

d)

Gideon v. Wainwright

199.

What Supreme Court Case decided that a popular vote recount was unnecessary and basically chose the winner for presidency.

a)

Gore v. Bush

b)

US v. Nixon

c)

Gideon v. Wainwright

d)

Marbury v. Madison

200.

The Articles of Confederation created a _________________ system of government.

a)

strong

b)

average

c)

confederal

d)

federal

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