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American Government ACP 2

Total questions: 160

Worksheet time: 2hrs 56mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Theory that by contract, people surrender to the state the power needed to maintain order and the state, in return, agrees to protect its citizens.

a)

divine right

b)

force

c)

evolutionary

d)

social contract

2.

Civic Life can best be described as __________.

a)

The opportunity for citizens to attend a political event

b)

When a citizen watches and/or reads the local news

c)

When a citizen is concerned with the affairs of the community.

d)

All of the above best describe civic life.

3.

Ratification is __________.

a)

A process by which voters approved the Constitution

b)

Giving formal consent to a contract, document or agreement. Making it official, such as the Constitution

c)

A process to disregard any important document, to eliminate or void.

d)

Giving consent for individuals to vote in an election

4.

A principle where government power is divided between 3 equal branches.

a)

Checks and Balances

b)

Judicial Review

c)

Separation of Powers

d)

Limited Government

5.

Principle where people have the power and give their consent to be governed to the government.

a)

Popular Sovereignty

b)

Checks and Balances

c)

Limited Government

d)

Federalism

6.

The principle where the government must operate within certain bounds set by the people.

a)

Federalism

b)

Judicial Review

c)

Limited Government

d)

Separation of Powers

7.

The Constitutional principle where the judicial branch to review actions of other branches to test constitutional validity.

a)

Limited Government

b)

Checks and Balances

c)

Federalism

d)

Judicial Review

8.

Principle where the ability of one branch to keep another branch of the government from gaining too much power

a)

Checks and Balances

b)

Separation of Powers

c)

Limited Government

d)

Federalism

9.

The balancing of power between the national government and state governments.

a)

Checks and Balances

b)

Federalism

c)

Separation of Powers

d)

Popular Sovereignty

10.

The idea where a government (or ruler) that is cruel and oppressive.

a)

Popular Sovereignty

b)

Tyranny

c)

Democracy

d)

Dictatorship

11.

The Supremacy Clause in the US Constitution is ________.

a)

Giving formal consent to a contract, document or agreement. Making it official.

b)

People have the power and give their consent to be governed to the government

c)

Clause in Constitution that makes constitution highest law in land.

d)

Clause in Constitution granting Congress powers assumed are needed to carry out its job

12.

What is the Necessary & Proper Clause/Elastic Clause?

a)

Giving formal consent to a contract, document or agreement. Making it official.

b)

Clause in Constitution that makes constitution highest law in land.

c)

Government ruled by laws where the will of the majority is checked.

d)

Clause in Constitution granting Congress powers assumed are needed to carry out its job.

13.

A Federalist was _________.

a)

Person who was in favor of ratification of the Constitution, and in favor of a strong central government.

b)

Person who supported states rights, and argued against the ratification of the Constitution.

c)

When a citizen is concerned with the affairs of the community

d)

The government must operate within certain bounds set by the people.

14.

An Anti-Federalist was __________.

a)

The government must operate within certain bounds set by the people.

b)

Person who was in favor of ratification of the Constitution, and in favor of a strong central government.

c)

A person or voter in a specified area who belongs to a group that is represented by an elected official.

d)

Person who supported states rights, and argued against the ratification of the Constitution.

15.

A form of Government where the people (citizens) have the power.

a)

Democracy

b)

Monarchy

c)

Dictatorship

d)

Theocracy

16.

A Government ruled by laws where the will of the majority is checked and an elected leader is voted upon.

a)

Democracy

b)

Representative Democracy

c)

Republic

d)

Monarchy

17.

A type of Government where people have the power and give their consent to be governed to the government and elect representatives to act on their behalf

a)

Representative Democracy

b)

Republic

c)

Democracy

d)

Dictatorship

18.

Called for a bicameral legislature with one house having equal representation for the states and the other house having representation based on population; it merged the VA and NJ Plans

a)

Compromise of the Carolinas

b)

Great Compromise

c)

Confederation Compromise

d)

Compromise of 1850

19.

Those who supported the ratification of the Constitution and the federal system of government

a)
b)
c)

Democrats

d)

Republicans

20.
The first United States Constitution. It was a very weak document that limited the power of the Congress (Legislature) by giving the States the final authority over all decisions
a)
Mayflower Compact
b)
U.S. Constitution
c)
Fundamental Orders of Connecticut
d)
Articles of Confederation
21.

Compromise between Northern & Southern states at the Constitutional Convention that said a portion of the slave population would be counted for determining taxation as well as representation in the House of Representatives

a)

Compromise of 1850

b)

Compromise of 1820

c)

Great Compromise

d)

3/5 Compromise

22.

John Locke's philosophy was created on unalienable natural rights which are

a)

Congressional Powers

b)

Life, Liberty, and Property

c)

Checks and balances

d)

Separation of Powers

23.

In what form of government does one individual hold unlimited power?

a)

Democracy

b)

Oligarchy

c)

Presidential

d)

Autocracy

24.

The First Amendment protects all of the following freedoms EXCEPT

a)

Peaceful Assembly

b)

Bear Arms

c)

Speech

d)

Religion

25.

The federalists were _________________ ratifying the Constitution, while the anti-federalists were __________________ ratifying the Constitution

a)

Against; in support of

b)

In support of; against

c)

Neutral about; against

d)

In support of; neutral about

26.

All of the following were weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation EXCEPT:

a)

A unicameral government

b)

Each state had one vote

c)

The national government couldn’t tax people

d)

The national government held too much power

27.

According to Charles Barron Montesquieu, the executive, legislative, and judiciary powers of a government should be:

a)

Held by the same person

b)

Entirely separate from each other

c)

Controlled by a council consisting of 5 citizens

d)

Abolished and everyone should revert back to a state of nature

28.

The legislative branch is responsible for:

a)

Making Laws

b)

Enforcing Laws

c)

Interpreting Laws

29.

The executive branch is responsible for:

a)

Making the Laws

b)

Enforcing the Laws

c)

Interpreting the Laws

30.

The judicial branch is responsible for

a)

Making the Laws

b)

Enforcing the Laws

c)

Interpreting the Laws

31.

Due process of law refers to

a)

The need for biased government officials.

b)

The right to bear arms as established by the 2nd amendment.

c)

The right to vote.

d)

The right to fair treatment in the judicial system as established by the 5th and 14th amendments.

32.

The fact that, under the Constitution, Congress passes laws, the president enforces laws, and the Supreme Court rules on laws is evidence that the federal government is established on what principle?

a)

Limited government

b)

Separation of powers

c)

Democracy

d)

Federalism

33.

What was the first English Document to limit the power of the government (Or King)?

a)

Magna Carta

b)

Petition of Right

c)

English Bill of Right

d)

Declaration of Independence

34.

Powers that are outlined (written) in the Constitution for the national government are called?

a)

Implied

b)

Enumerated/Delegated/Expressed

c)

Concurrent

d)

Envisioned

35.

Powers that are reserved for the states are referred to as

a)

Enumerated

b)

Concurrent

c)

Reserved

d)

Implied

36.

How many senators are in the US senate?

a)

400

b)

200

c)

50

d)

100

37.

All of the following are the basic principles of the Constitution EXCEPT

a)

popular sovereignty

b)

presidential responibilty

c)

limited government

d)

separation of power

e)

checks and balances

38.

Which of the following ways is how an amendment can be ratified? (two answers)

a)

3/4 of conventions called by the states approve it

b)

2/3 vote in both houses of congress

c)

3/4 legislature approve it

39.

The United States supreme law of the land is...

a)

The Constituition

b)

The Bill of Rights

c)

The Preamble

d)

The Amendments

40.

Article 1 of the Constitution creates a legislature called Congress and divides it into two parts. What are these two parts called?

a)

President

b)

Senate

c)

House of Representatives

d)

Vice President

41.

Expressed powers are...

a)

powers are actually stated in the Constitution

b)

powers are not expressly stated in the Constitution

42.

What are concurrent powers?

a)

Division of power between a central government and state government.

b)

Powers that are only allowed to be carried out by the states.

c)

These powers are not expressly stated in the Constitution. Their intention is clear even though you don't actually say it.

d)

Powers that are allowed by both the national and state governments.

43.

The United States Government is split into 3 branches. Which branch hold the President?

a)

legislative

b)

jucicial

c)

executive

44.

The Supreme Court is apart of which branch of government?

a)

legislative

b)

judicial

c)

executive

45.

If the President breaks the law the people of the country can...

a)

veto the president

b)

impeach the president

c)

ratify the president

d)

over through the president

46.

Who is the father of the constitution?

a)

James Madison

b)

George Washington

c)

Benjamin Franklin

d)

Mr. Best

47.

What is a bill?

a)

A new provision in the Constitution that has been ratified by the states. To change the Constitution

b)

A proposed law before it becomes a law or doesn't

48.

What is the electoral college?

a)

the number of house of representatives plus the senates used to elect the president

b)

another name for appointing judges

c)

another name for the house of representatives

49.

Which branch interprets laws?

a)

legislative

b)

judicial

c)

executive

50.
The Virginia Plan wanted representation based on--
a)
population
b)
equality for every state
c)
state size
d)
money
51.
The New Jersey Plan wanted representation in government based on--
a)
population
b)
equality for every state
c)
state size
d)
money
52.
Judicial philosophy in which justices reaffirm previous legal decisions
a)
judicial review
b)
judicial restraint
c)
judicial activism
53.
Idea that the Supreme Court has the ability to determine if the actions ofgovernment or government officials is constitutional
a)
judicial review
b)
judicial activism
c)
judicial restraint
54.
Who confirms Supreme Court judge appointments
a)
The President
b)
The House
c)
Congress
d)
The Senate
55.

The direct election of US senators by the people. Which amendment is this?

a)

15th

b)

17th

c)

23rd

d)

26th

56.

What does a political party whip do?

a)

keep the party informed of all important business and folowing the party agenda

b)

make laws

c)

break ties in the senate

d)

decide which laws get voted on

57.

What does the 26th amendment do?

a)

provide freedom of speech

b)

abolish slavery

c)

provide freedom of religion

d)

right to vote for anyone over 18

58.
Which of these were established following the 9/11 attacks?
a)
Patriot Act
b)
Suspension of Habeas Corpus
c)
Executive Order 9066
d)
NATO
59.
What is the difference between Civil Liberties and Civil Rights?
a)
Civil Liberties found in Amendments; Civil Rights found in other legislation
b)
Civil Liberties protect us from government, Civil Rights protect us from other people
c)
Civil Liberties MAY be legally abridged by the government; Civil Rights cannot be legally abridged by another person
d)
All of these are differences between Civil Liberties and Civil Rights
60.
What best describes the following things:
1. the power to veto a bill
2. the power to override vetoes with a 2/3 votes
3. the power to make sure laws are in agreement with the Constitution.
a)
Examples of Checks and Balances on Power
b)
Examples of the powers of Congress
c)
Examples of Presidential Power
d)
Examples of the Power of the Court
61.
Which document sad, "All men are created equal, that they are endowed by their creator with certain inalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness." 
a)
Articles of Confederation
b)
Bill of Rights
c)
Declaration of Independence
d)
The Constitution
62.
Who led the Federalist party?
a)
Alexander Hamilton
b)
Thomas Jefferson
c)
James Madison
d)
George Washington
63.
Which party believed in a strong national government? This party was made up of business people, large land owners, and professionals.
a)
Democratic-Republicans
b)
Federalists
c)
Anti-Federalists
64.
Tell whether this was the Articles of Confederation, the Constitution, or both: Government could not collect taxes.
a)
Articles of Confederation
b)
Constitution
c)
Both
65.
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
66.

The Preamble lists the __________ of the United States Constitution. (p. 14)

a)

Grievances

b)

Unalienable Rights

c)

Purposes

d)

Weaknesses

67.
The Articles of Conderation created a ______central government. 
a)
Weak
b)
Strong
c)
Stable
d)
Big
68.

This case established the policy of judicial review

a)

Brown vs. Board of Education

b)

Tinker vs. Des Moines

c)

Marbury vs. Madison

d)

Morse v. Frederick

69.
This case said the courts had to provide lawyers for those who can't afford one
a)
Mapp v. Ohio
b)
Terry v. Ohio
c)
Gideon vs. Wainwright
d)
Miranda v. Arizona
70.
This case advocated free speech in the schools in the form of an anti-war protest
a)
Tinker vs. Des Moines
b)
Gideon vs. Wainwright
c)
Mapp vs. Ohio
d)
Morse v. Frederick
71.
This case guaranteed certain rights for individuals being arrested
a)
Marbury vs. Madison
b)
Tinker vs. Des Moines
c)
Hazelwood vs. Kuhlmeier
d)
Miranda vs. Arizona 
72.
This decision allowed for women to have abortions
a)
Roe vs. Wade
b)
Griswold v. Connecticut
c)
Mapp v. Ohio
d)
New Jersey v. T.L.O.
73.
The power of judicial review means that the Supreme Court can ...
a)
declare laws passed by Congress or actions of the president unconstitutional
b)
review the Constitution and make laws
c)
review the Constitution and veto laws
d)
impeach a president or member of Congress for doing something unconstitutional
74.
Flag burning is protected by free speech
a)
Texas vs. Johnson
b)
Mapp vs. Ohio
c)
Miranda vs. Arizona
d)
McCulloch vs. Maryland
75.
This court case allowed school principals the authority to censor school publications
a)
Tinker v. Des Moines
b)
Cooper v. Aaron
c)
Board of Ed. v. Earls
d)
Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier
76.

Voted against public prayer and Bible readings in school

a)

Board of Ed. v. Earls

b)

Engel v. Vitale

c)

Brown v. Board of Education

d)

Plessy v. Ferguson

77.
What case held that expressions that resulted in a "clear & present danger" could be punished?
a)
Schenck v. U.S.
b)
Texas v. Johnson
c)
Cooper v. Aaron
d)
Plessy v. Ferguson
78.
1819 ruling claims a state law cannot interfere with federal la. confirms right of Congress to set up National Bank under the elastic clause.
a)
Schenck v. U.S.
b)
Marbury v. Madison
c)
McCulloch v. Maryland 
d)
Texas v. Johnson
79.
How many total electoral votes are there?
a)
435
b)
100
c)
538
80.

How many electoral college votes is needed in order to win the Presidency?

a)

100

b)

270

c)

435

d)

538

81.
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.
82.
If a tie occurs in the Electoral College, this part of Congress elects the President.
a)
Senate
b)
House of Representatives
c)
Pentagon
d)
Ohio
83.
The president cannot serve more than two terms.  Which amendment is this?
a)
16th
b)
19th
c)
22nd
d)
23rd
84.

Which amendment allowed direct election of senators by people of their States?

a)

20th Amendment

b)

16th Amendment

c)

17th Amendment

d)

22nd Amendment

85.
The conflict between the large states and the small states in the crafting of the Constitution centered on
a)
disagreements about the requirements for the admission of new states into the Union.
b)
how best to represent the interests of the people and the states in the legislature.
c)
deciding how to count the votes of slaves in national, federal elections.
d)
whether judges should be chosen by popular vote.
86.
Which describes the purpose of the Constitution and Federal Government?
a)
amendments
b)
constitution
c)
preamble
87.
What is one of the steps required by the Constitution for ratifying a proposed amendment? 
a)
The Senate alone approves a proposed amendment with a majority vote.
b)
A majority of the states' legislatures are required to approve a propose amendment.
c)
Three ­fourths of the states' legislatures are required to ratify a proposed amendment. 
d)
The House of Representatives alone approves a proposed amendment with a three­fourths vote.
88.
Which Powers are exercised by both state and federal governments?
a)
reserved powers
b)
delegated powers
c)
concurrent powers
d)
enumerated powers
89.
Which constitutional provision forbids conflict between state and federal laws?
a)
supremacy clause
b)
habeas corpus
c)
elastic clause
d)
ex post facto
90.
In the Constitution, the implied powers of Congress come from the 
a)
Necessary and Proper Clause
b)
Supremacy Clause
c)
Relative Clause
d)
Santa Clause
91.
Powers that are not given to the Federal government are 
a)
implied powers
b)
expressed powers
c)
reserved powers
d)
super powers
92.
The power to tax is a(n)
a)
implied power
b)
concurrent power
c)
reserved power
d)
abused power
93.
The power to print money is a(n)
a)
reserved power
b)
concurrent power
c)
implied
d)
expressed power
94.

Locke argued that we had 3 main natural rights. What are they? (Select 3)

a)

Life

b)

Liberty

c)

Pursuit of Happiness

d)

Property

95.

John Locke believed that all people had:

a)

Natural Rights

b)

Individual rights

c)

Some rights

96.

The political theory that God selects the monarch and therefore all should obey. Locke dismissed this idea.

a)

divine right of kings

b)

papal authority

c)

Godly guidance in governance

d)

social contract theory

97.
According to the Declaration of Independence, where does government get its power?
a)
From the King
b)
From the Supreme Court
c)
From God
d)
From the people
98.
true or false  
consent of governed is a authority of a government should depend on the consent of the people, as expressed by votes in elections
a)
true 
b)
false
99.

laws are fair, enforced, and nobody is above the law

a)

rule of law

b)

monarchy

c)

oligarchy

d)

population

100.

dividing power among several branches of government

a)

separation of power

b)

territory

c)

junta

d)

consent of the governed

101.

citizens of a country give their permission to be governed by the country's government, they do this by voting

a)

consent of the governed

b)

rights of the minority

c)

anarchy

d)

theocracy

102.

citizens elect leaders to represent their right and interests in government

a)

representative government

b)

anarchy

c)

rights of the minority

d)

government

103.

This ruling helped expand women's rights, especially when it comes to what they do with their bodies.

a)

Griswold v Connecticut

b)

Roe v Wade

c)

Mappe v Ohio

d)

Gideon v Wainwright

104.

Another name for the Necessary and Proper Clause is the...

a)

Elastic Clause

b)

Constitutional Clause

c)

Judicial Clause

d)

Supremacy Clause

105.

The part of the Constitution that says the Constitution is the supreme law of the land is called the...

a)

Necessary and Proper Clause

b)

Supremacy Clause

c)

Elastic Clause

d)

Santa Clause

106.
collect taxes
a)
delegated (federal only)
b)
concurrent (shared)
c)
reserved (state only)
107.
establish foreign policy
a)
delegated (federal only)
b)
concurrent (shared)
c)
reserved (state only)
108.

Which of these describes the main purpose of an interest group?

a)

To influence government officials on a specific issue

b)

To form legislative committees that study public policy

c)

To regulate the economy by setting federal lending rates

d)

To select cases for hearing in appeals courts

109.
Which best defines the purpose of Political Action Committees (PACs)?
a)
To raise and donate money to political compaigns
b)
Develop yard signs and other campaign materials such as doorhangers
c)
To influence legislators through lobbying
d)
To organize people into a political party and run election campaigns
110.

Which of these is an example of lobbying by an interest group?

a)

A hotel association develops a plan to attract more tourists.

b)

An animal rights organization presents its views to a legislator.

c)

A group of citizens asks city officials for a schedule of public hearings.

d)

A neighborhood association backs a candidate for an election.

111.
One of the major influences of a third party is its ability to...
a)
introduce new ideas or press for a particular issue
b)
define itself in a way that wins majority support by appealing to the political center
c)
reflect both liberal and conservative views
d)
organize to win elections
112.
Although third parties traditionally don't win elections in America, what benefit do they provide?
a)
They raise awareness on issues
b)
They raise money for Republicans and Democrats
c)
They serve no purpose
d)
None of the above
113.

What principles of government are described in the image?

a)

Limited government and federalism

b)

Individual rights, and checks and balances

c)

republicanism and popular sovereignty

d)

checks and balances, and separation of powers

114.
1.  How many members are in the House of Representatives?
a)
16
b)
100
c)
435
d)
538
115.
1.  The role of the President is outlined in which Article of the U.S. Constitution?
a)
Article I
b)
Article II
c)
Article III
d)
Article IV
116.
1.  Constitutionally, a candidate for president must be 
a)
at least 35 years old
b)
natural born citizen
c)
resident of u.s. of 14 years
d)
all the above
117.

The _____ clause prevents our government from interfering with the religious practices of American citizens.

a)

due process

b)

establishment

c)

free exercise

d)

equal protection

118.
Which powers are shared by all levels of government - local, state, and national? 
a)
build roads and levy taxes.
b)
levy taxes and establish courts. 
c)
establish courts and make and enforce laws and ordinances. 
d)
make and enforce laws and ordinances and levy taxes.
119.

What happened as a result of Shays' Rebellion?

a)

A national army was immediately created through a unanimous vote in Congress.

b)

The Constitutional Convention meeting was called to discuss the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation.

c)

Massachusetts changed its laws so that farmers would not have their land seized.

d)

Revolutionary War veterans were finally paid for their service.

120.

Why was Daniel Shays, a veteran and Massachusetts farmer, frustrated and angry?

a)

He wanted to be recognized for service to his country.

b)

Poor farmers were being taxed heavily by the central government

c)

The government stole his livestock to feed troops

d)

Poor farmers were being taxed heavily by the state government

121.
Name that principle.....
a)
Federalism
b)
Popular SOvereignty
c)
Rule of lAw
d)
Individual Rights
122.

Who is known as the “Father of the Constitution” because he was the author of the basic plan of government the Convention adopted.

a)

James Madison

b)

Roger Sherman

c)

John Hancock

d)

Benjamin Franklin

123.

Proposed the Great Compromise

a)

Roger Sherman

b)

James Madison

c)

Daniel Shays

d)

Jason Garrett

124.

A country where two political parties hold the majority of the power is called a

a)

two-party system

b)

multi-party system

c)

oligarchy

d)

single party system

125.
Locke's inalienable rights include...
a)
life, liberty, and property
b)
pizza, chips, and soda
c)
life, property, and travel
d)
freedom of speech, freedom to bear arms, and freedom of assembly
126.
8.3 (B)
a)
It helped establish the tradition of self-government.
b)
It was the first attempt to combine political and religious laws. 
c)
It established the concept of unalienable rights.
d)
It outlined a plan for independence from British rule. 
127.
8.3 (B)
a)
It limited the power of future colonial governments.
b)
It weakened the influence of religion in government.
c)
It established a form of self-government based on a social contract.
d)
It guaranteed liberties for colonists through local government. 
128.

Who said "The law of nature, as found in the Bible, is perfect and supreme and No human law should be made to contradict it?" He used Judeo Christian principles in his work.

a)

William Blackstone

b)

Thomas Jefferson

c)

Henry Clay

d)

Thomas Paine

129.

What two anti-federalists argued in support of adding a Bill of Rights to the Constitution?

a)

John Jay

b)

Patrick Henry

c)

Alexander Hamilton

d)

James Madison

e)

George Mason

130.

He was the 1st supreme court chief justice

a)

john jay

b)

Alexander Hamilton

131.

Outlawed racial discrimination in the workplace and in public places, including schools.

a)

13th Amendment

b)

Jim Crow Laws

c)

Civil Rights Act of 1964

d)

Voting Rights Act of 1964

132.
1.  The opportunity for historically discriminated groups to attain education and employment. 
a)
GI Bill of Rights
b)
Tough Getting
c)
Affirmative Action
133.
If your house is searched without your permission, then, evidence found cannot be used in the case.
a)
Hernandez v. Texas
b)
Crack v. Bar
c)
Mapp v. Ohio
d)
Engel v. Vitale
134.

This court case declared Affirmative Action legal.

a)

Hernandez v. Texas

b)

Roe v. Wade

c)

Grutter v. Bollinger

135.

The benefits that are provided by the military for your service.

a)

Judicial Activism

b)

Affirmative Action

c)

GI Bill of Rights

136.

Law that expanded college education to military veterans.

a)

GI Bill

b)

Returning Vets Act

c)

Holleman Act

d)

Pullman Amendment

137.

Designed to bring skilled immigrants to US, designed to help bring families together

a)

Emergency Quota Act

b)

Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965

c)

Plyler vs. Doe

d)

Executive Order 13780

138.

Which Supreme Court case ended segregation and integrated public schools?

a)

Plessy v Ferguson

b)

Brown v Board of Education

c)

Schenk v US

d)

Korematsu v US

139.

How many justices serve on Supreme Court?

a)

1

b)

3

c)

6

d)

9

140.
How are Supreme Court justices selected?
a)
Appointed by the Senate, approved by the President
b)
by an election
c)
Appointed by the President, confirmed by the Senate
d)
Congress selects them
141.
This Supreme Court case established students first amendment right to freedom of  the PRESS is limited at school
a)
Brown v. Board of Education, Topeka Kansas
b)
Tinker v. DesMoines
c)
Hazelwood School District v. Kuhlmeier
d)
In re Gault
142.
conference committees are
a)
temporary, created for an investigation
b)
permanent
c)
created to reconcile differences in two versions of a bill
d)
a committee with both the house and senate
143.
Standing committees are
a)
temporary, created for an investigation
b)
permanent
c)
created to reconcile differences in two versions of a bill
d)
a committee with both the house and senate
144.
This department is responsible for  protecting against terrorists and other threats
a)
Homeland Security
b)
Defense
c)
Attorney General
d)
Veteran Affairs
145.
This department manages and protects the nation's public lands
a)
Agriculture
b)
Commerce
c)
State
d)
Interior
146.

What is it called when a senator talks for as long as he can in order to kill the vote on a bill?

a)

Longwinding

b)

Log Rolling

c)

Filibuster

d)

Gerrymandering

147.

What does GPS stand for?

a)

Global Partying Society

b)

Georgia Palentolgist System

c)

Global Positioning System

d)

Global Positoning System

148.

Patrick Henry and George Mason were part of this political party

a)

Federalists

b)

Anti-federalists

149.

John Jay and John Adams were part of this political party

a)

Federalists

b)

Anti-federalists

150.

Who is known as the leader of the Federalists?

a)

Alexander Hamilton

b)

John Adams

c)

Patrick Henry

d)

Benjamin Franklin

151.
A bill can be introduced into Congress by ___. (read the choices carefully)
a)
a member of the House of Representatives
b)
a member of the Senate
c)
either a member of the Senate or House of Representatives
d)
the President
152.

After a bill is introduced in the House, where does it go?

a)

A House committee studies the bill

b)

A Senate committtee studies the bill

c)

To the full House votes

d)

to the full Senate votes

153.

What three factors predict who is likely to vote?

a)

Age, Education, Favorite hobby

b)

Hair color, Education, Income

c)

Age, Zip Code, Income

d)

Age, Education, Income

154.

The media plays an important role in setting the public agenda in all of the following ways EXCEPT

a)

focusing public attention on selected issues

b)

holding government officials accountable to the public

c)

makes contributions to political candidates

d)

offering a forum in which opposing viewpoints are communicated

155.

All of the following are ways the media influences public policy EXCEPT

a)

focuses attention on selected issues

b)

offering a forum in which opposing viewpoints are communicated

c)

holding government officials accountable to the public

d)

gives money to political parties

156.
What Constitutional Principle says "We the People"?
a)
Popular Sovereignty
b)
Judicial Review
c)
Limited Government
d)
Separation of Powers
157.
Describes the directions for the Legislative Branch
a)
Article 1
b)
Article 2
c)
Article 3
158.
a)
Federalism
b)
Separation of Powers
c)
Checks and Balances
d)
Limited Government
159.

Hernandez v. Texas determined that...

a)

Mexican Americans had equal protection under the law

b)

Mexican Americans could have a jury of their peers

c)

Schools had to change financing policies.

d)

Segregation was illegal.

160.
A bill must pass through a _____________ before it can be voted on by the entire House or Senate.
a)
panel of judges
b)
committee
c)
President
d)
Supreme Court

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