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AIR Test Review: American Government

Total questions: 103

Worksheet time: 1hrs 21mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The Federal Reserve uses which monetary policy or policies to encourage economic growth?

a)

Lower discount rate

b)

Raise discount rate

c)

Both A and D

d)

Reduce reserve requirement

2.

The Federal Reserve uses which monetary policy or policies to slow down economic growth?

a)

Raise the reserve requirement

b)

Lower discount rate

c)

Reduce reserve requirement

d)

Both A and B

3.

What are the general responsibilities of citizens?

a)

Paying taxes

b)

Respecting the rule of law

c)

Voting in elections

d)

All of the above

4.

The 16th, 17th, 18th and 19th amendments were passed during what era?

a)

Civil Rights Era

b)

New Deal Era

c)

Reconstruction Era

d)

Progressive Era

5.

What are the basic principles of the Constitution?

a)

Executive, Judicial, Legislative

b)

Popular Sovereignty, Limited Government, Federalism, Separation of Powers, Checks and Balances

c)

Political Process, Public Policy Processes, Civic Engagements

d)

Persuasion, Compromise, Consensus Building, Negotiation

6.
Money loses its value when it
a)
It becomes too plentiful
b)
becomes too portabale
c)
is divisible
d)
is durable
7.
Which of the following is a monetary policy action used to combat a recession?
a)
cutting taxes
b)
increasing the money supply
c)
decreasing the money supply
d)
raising taxes
8.
The Federal Reserve wants to reduce the nation's money supply. This could be accomplished by doing all of the following EXCEPT
a)
decreasing the discount rate.
b)
increasing the reserve requirement.
c)
selling securities on the open market.
d)
making banks hold a reserve for all types of deposits.
9.
If the Federal Reserve System wanted to stimulate the U.S. economy and reduce unemployment, it would
a)
A. cause interest rates to decrease because low interest rates encourage businessgrowth and expansion
b)
B. cause interest rates to rise because high interest rates encourage business growthand expansion
c)
C. increase the discount rate it charges banks, which would increase the money supply
d)
D. increase consumer spending by reducing the money supply
10.
If the Federal reserve and Government are attempting to encourage growth and stimulate the economy, which actions would each take? 
(monetary / fiscal)
a)
increase the Required reserve / increase government spending
b)
sell government securities / decrease taxes
c)
decrease the interest rate / increase government spending
d)
buy government securities / decrease government spending
11.
If the federal government is attempting to encourage spending by consumers and businesses, a fiscal policy BEST serving this purpose would be
a)
decreasing taxes.
b)
decreasing government spending.
c)
reducing the investment tax credit.
d)
balancing the budget.
12.
The rate the Fed charges banks for a loan
a)
Discount rate
b)
Federal fund rate
c)
reserve ratio
d)
prime rate
13.

One way that citizens are able to become involved in their community is to

a)

watch a YouTube video about the proper way to contact your representative.

b)

vote in a local election.

c)

wait for someone to organize a group to help citizens in the community.

14.

Citizens must choose between a plan to build a new city auditorium or a plan to restore the old one. Supporters of the new auditorium claim that building a new auditorium would be more economical than restoring the old one. In evaluating the credibility of this claim, citizens should pay particular attention to

a)

A. the number of performances held in the auditorium each year.

b)

B. the amount of money the supporters spend on promoting their position.

c)

C. the popularity of the supporters as community leaders.

d)

D. the projected cost data provided by architects and accountants

15.

What is a political party?

a)

a group of people who share similar views on political issues.

b)

a group designed to create chaos in the country.

c)

people who devise a national budget plan and propose it to Congress.

16.

A town council faces budget cuts and can no longer afford to pay for landscaping in town parks.


How could a citizen work within his or her own community to help the local government address this problem?

a)

A. by emailing Ohio’s congressional delegation to inform them of this issue

b)

B. by organizing a group of residents to volunteer for weekly park maintenance

c)

C. by requesting that the governor supply the town with state funds for park maintenance

d)

D. by running for a seat in the General Assembly with a promise to increase funding for local parks

17.

How can a citizen become involved in addressing problems that affect the entire state?

a)

A. by joining a community watch group

b)

B. by volunteering for the fire department

c)

C. by signing petitions to place issues on the ballot

d)

D. by attending a meeting of the local school board

18.

A city government is holding a vote to decide whether to construct a new airport on city land. An undecided voter has gathered several sources of information about the proposed airport to help her decide how to vote.


Which source of information about the issue is both credible and relevant?

a)

A. a guide to identifying aircraft released by the Federal Aviation Administration

b)

B. a website where residents of the city post their opinions about the possible construction of the airport

c)

C. a brochure published by the airport’s developers promoting the economic benefits of building the airport

d)

D. a report on the environmental impact of the airport authored by a group of scientists and urban planners

19.

In response to public concern about downtown parking availability, a city’s mayor appoints a panel of traffic engineers, transportation officials and citizens to study the issue. Six months later, the panel published a 30-page report documenting its findings.


Which factor will contribute to the credibility of the report as a source on the topic?

a)

A. the length of the report

b)

B. the cost of the report to the city

c)

C. the number of tables and charts in the report

d)

D. the qualifications of the contributors to the report

20.

Legislators use various methods to resolve differences of opinion when considering legislation. Identify the method used to influence legislators in the passage of a bill in the following scenario:


Data was used to sway undecided legislators

a)

consensus building

b)

compromise

c)

persuasion

21.

Legislators use various methods to resolve differences of opinion when considering legislation.


Identify the method used to influence legislators in the passage of a bill in the following scenario:


Removing a line from a bill that was an impediment to a legislator's support.

a)

consensus buiding

b)

compromise

c)

persuasion

22.

Legislators use various methods to resolve differences of opinion when considering legislation.


Identify the method used to influence legislators in the passage of a bill in the following scenario:


Emphasizing parts of a bill that opposing members agreed upon during a debate

a)

consensus building

b)

compromise

c)

persuasion

23.

Which branch of government makes laws?

a)

legislative

b)

executive

c)

judicial

24.

Which branch enforces (also called executing or carrying out) laws?

a)

legislative

b)

executive

c)

judicial

25.

Which branch interprets laws and hands down punishments to those convicted of crimes?

a)

legislative

b)

executive

c)

judicial

26.

Promoted the creation of a strong, centralized, national government.

a)

Federalists

b)

Anti-Federalist

27.

Advocated for the rights of the people and increased political power for the states.

a)

Federalists

b)

Anti-Federalists

28.

Insisted upon a Bill of Rights to safeguard the civil liberties of the American citizenry.

a)

Federalists

b)

Anti-Federalists

29.

In an effort to address unanticipated problems, this group endorsed a loose interpretation of the Constitution.

a)

Federalists

b)

Anti-Federalists

30.

In an effort to limit central government, this group endorsed a strict interpretation of the Constitution.

a)

Federalists

b)

Anti-Federalists

31.

“A president can quickly declare himself king under this new government plan. I have had my fill of kings—they offer nothing positive to the people of this great new country.”

a)

Federalist

b)

Anti-Federalist

32.

“The United States is simply too large to have a strong central government! People will not know their leaders, and leaders will not know the concerns of the different regions.”

a)

Federalist

b)

Anti-Federalist

33.

“My biggest criticism of the new plan for government is that a strong national government can trample the rights of a man quickly and easily.”

a)

Federalist

b)

Anti-Federalist

34.

“Gentleman, it will not be possible for the federal government to overpower the state governments because in a federal system, central government and state governments must work together.”

a)

Federalist

b)

Anti-Federalist

35.

“After so recent a triumph over British despots…it is truly astonishing that a set of men among ourselves should have effrontery to attempt the destruction of our liberties.”

a)

Federalist

b)

Anti-Federalist

36.
The split of authority among the three branches of government is known as the __.
a)
Checks and balances
b)
Separation of powers
c)
Two party system
d)
Winner takes all system
37.
What keeps one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
a)
A system of checks and balances
b)
Separation of powers
c)
Supremacy of the Constitution
d)
Rule of Law
38.

The definition of popular sovereignty is:

a)

Division of power between National, State, and Local Governments.

b)

Government's Power comes from the people.

c)

Separation of government powers into THREE BRANCHES

d)

Each branch "checks" the power of the other to prevent one branch from becoming too powerful.

39.

The definition of federalism is:

a)

Division of power between National, State, and Local Governments.

b)

Government's Power comes from the people.

c)

Separation of government powers into THREE BRANCHES

d)

Each branch "checks" the power of the other to prevent one branch from becoming too powerful.

40.

The definition of Checks and Balances is:

a)

Division of power between National, State, and Local Governments.

b)

Government's Power comes from the people.

c)

Separation of government powers into THREE BRANCHES

d)

Each branch "checks" the power of the other to prevent one branch from becoming too powerful.

41.

The definition of Limited Government is:

a)

Division of power between National, State, and Local Governments.

b)

Government's Power comes from the people.

c)

Government's power is restricted

d)

Each branch "checks" the power of the other to prevent one branch from becoming too powerful.

42.
Which article in the Constitution deals with the Executive Branch?
a)
l
b)
ll
c)
lll
d)
llll
43.
What does the executive branch do?
a)
elect the president
b)
make the laws
c)
enforces the laws
d)
count the votes
44.
.  Who has the expressed power to declare war?  
a)
President
b)
Congress
c)
House
d)
Senate
45.

1. A Presidential action that has the force of law, but was presented by congress and can be overturned by a future President.

a)

Veto

b)

Executive Order

c)

Executive Agreement

46.

What is an Executive Branch check over the Judicial Branch?

a)

raise taxes

b)

Call Congress into session

c)

declare war

d)

appoint federal judges

47.

What is an Executive Branch check over the Judicial Branch?

a)

raise taxes

b)

Call Congress into session

c)

declare war

d)

appoint federal judges

48.

Which is a check the Executive Branch has over the Legislative Branch

a)

declare war

b)

veto bills that Congress sends

c)

raise the interest rate

d)

declare laws unconstitutional

49.

Which government official would NOT be appointed by the President?

a)

Cabinet Officer

b)

Senator

c)

Ambassador

d)

Federal Judges

50.
The purpose of the President's cabinet is to 
a)
advise and help the President
b)
advise Congress
c)
Help make laws
d)
decide if laws make sense
51.
Which of these is NOT a power of the president?
a)
commander in chief
b)
appoint ambassadors
c)
declare war
d)
grant pardons
52.
If a president were to meet with a foreign leader he would be performing which role?
a)
Chief of Party
b)
Commander in Chief 
c)
Chief Legislator
d)
Chief Diplomat
53.
Who comes after the vice president in the succession order of the presidency?
a)
Secretary of State
b)
Chief of Staff
c)
Speaker of the House
d)
President of the Senate
54.
This person signs a bill into a law.
a)
Speaker of the House
b)
Vice President
c)
President
d)
Pro Tempore of the Senate
55.
How many members are in the Senate?
a)
100
b)
435
c)
535
d)
538
56.
How many members are in the House of Representatives?
a)
100
b)
435
c)
535
d)
538
57.

What is the primary purpose of the Legislative Branch?

a)

To keep the Executive Branch in check.

b)

To write laws.

c)

To declare war.

d)

To take your money.

58.

Every state has at least ___________ Representative

a)

0 - States with low population are not guaranteed their own Representative

b)

1

c)

2

d)

7

59.

Who is the most powerful person in the House and their leader?

a)

President Pro Tempore

b)

Vice President

c)

Speaker of the House

d)

Majority Leader

60.
If elected to the House of Representatives, how many years is a term?
a)
2
b)
4
c)
6
d)
8
61.
What are the 2 requirements to get elected to the Senate?
a)
25 years old & citizen for 7 years
b)
25 years old & citizen for 9 years
c)
30 years old & citizen for 7 years
d)
30 years old & citizen for 9 years
62.
How many representatives do states get in the Senate?
a)
Based on population
b)
Every state gets 1 
c)
Every state gets 2
d)
Only some states get into the Senate
63.
How many representatives does each state get in the House of Representatives?
a)
Every state gets 2
b)
Based on population
c)
Every state gets 1
d)
Only certain states get into the House
64.
If elected to the Senate, how many years is a term?
a)
2
b)
4
c)
6
d)
8
65.
Which of these are powers of Congress
a)
Raise & spend revenue,borrow money,print money,regulate trade,punish counterfeiting,decide rules for bankruptcy
b)
Declare war,create armed forces, rules for armed forces, protect from pirates
c)
Create post office, create Federal courts, create National capital, create copyrights/patents
d)
all of the above
66.
When can they US officially declare war?
a)
When they have been attacked first.
b)
When there is a threat.
c)
When Congress votes and formally declares it.
d)
When the President declares it. 
67.
Which of the following is NOT a qualification for the House? 
a)
30 years old
b)
25 years old
c)
U.S. citizen for 7 years
d)
inhabitant 
68.
Which house was meant to be a stabilizing force? 
a)
Senate
b)
House of Representatives
69.
Where in the Constitution was the Supreme Court estblished?
a)
Article 1
b)
Article 2
c)
Article 3
d)
The 5th Amendment
70.
What is the responsibility of the Supreme Court?
a)
To convict criminals
b)
To impeach the president
c)
To interpret the Constitution
d)
To select juries
71.
Who confirms federal judges?
a)
House of Representatives
b)
Senate
c)
President
d)
Governor
72.
How long are the terms for federal judges?
a)
Life
b)
4 years
c)
8 years
d)
12 years
73.
Which landmark case established judicial review?
a)
Marbury v Madison
b)
Miranda v Arizona
c)
Bush v Gore
d)
Adams v Jefferson
74.
How many justices are on the Supreme Court
a)
7
b)
9
c)
5
d)
11
75.
Unconstitutional means _____________
a)
to charge a public official with wrong doing
b)
the Constitution does NOT allow it
c)
rejecting a law and refusing to sign it
d)
to determine the meaning of the Constitution
76.

The person in charge on the Supreme Court is called the __________ ___________

a)

First Justice

b)

Chief Justice

c)

Speaker of the Supreme Court

d)

Premier Justice

77.

The President is the only office that is elected by the ____________________?

a)

people

b)

state legislatures

c)

Senate

d)

electoral college

78.
Which amendment give you the right of Religion, Assembly, Speech, and Press?
a)
First Amendment
b)
Second Amendment
c)
Third Amendment
d)
Fourth Amendment
79.
Which amendment gives you the right to keep weapons or arms?
a)
First Amendment
b)
Second Amendment
c)
Third Amendment
d)
Fourth Amendment
80.
Which Amendment protects you from having the military stay in your home?
a)
First Amendment
b)
Second Amendment
c)
Third Amendment
d)
Fourth Amendment
81.
Which amendment protects you from being searched without a warrant? 
a)
First Amendment
b)
Second Amendment
c)
Third Amendment
d)
Fourth Amendment
82.
Which amendment gives you due process?  This means everyone must follow the law. You cannot be brought to trial twice for the same crime. You do not need to tell on yourself.
a)
Fifth Amendment
b)
Sixth Amendment
c)
Seventh Amendment
d)
Eight Amedment
83.
Which amendment gives people accused of a crime the right to a trail by jury?
a)
Fifth Amendment
b)
Sixth Amendment
c)
Seventh Amendment
d)
Eight Amendment
84.
Which amendment establishes that Electors shall vote by ballot for President and Vice-President?
a)
1st  Amendment
b)
12th Amendment
c)
7th Amendment
d)
5th Amendment
85.
Which amendment establishes direct election of US senators?
a)
10th Amendment
b)
15th Amendment
c)
17th Amendment
d)
12th Amendment
86.
Which amendment guaranteed the right to vote for black men?
a)
13th Amendment
b)
14th Amendment
c)
15th Amendment
d)
16th Amendment
87.
Which amendment guarantees women the right to vote?
a)
1st Amendment
b)
4th Amendment
c)
19th Amendment
d)
12th Amendment
88.
Which Amendment grants the District of Columbia electors in the electoral college?
a)
1st Amendment
b)
2nd Amendment
c)
19th Amendment
d)
23rd Amendment
89.
Which Amendment prohibits charging a person a poll tax before they vote?
a)
Amendment 24
b)
Amendment 4
c)
Amendment 10
d)
Amendment 1
90.
Which amendment gave people 18+ the right to vote? 
a)
Amendment 1
b)
Amendment 26
c)
Amendment 5
d)
Amendment 9
91.
The Governor's term of office was extended from 2 years to 4 years by the 1851 Constitution.
a)
True
b)
False
92.
According to the Ohio Constitution of 1851, all laws imposing a tax have to specifically identify the purpose of that tax, and all funda raised must be used for that purpose.
a)
true
b)
false
93.
The General Assembly's power was limited by which of the Constitutions?
a)
1802
b)
1851
94.
What caused the Ohio state supreme court to become unable to fulfill their obligation under Ohio's original constitution?
a)
a sharp increase in population and the number of counties
b)
the General Assembly had to approve their decisions
c)
the Governors would veto so much of the general assembly's laws
d)
nothing; they were able to fulfill their duties just fine
95.
The new 1851 constitution limited the total debt Ohio would accumulate because...
a)
other states were doing it
b)
we had accumulated over $20 million in debt
c)
banks were no longer extending as much credit 
96.

___ of each house must approve a proposed amendment before it is sent to the people for a vote.

a)

1/2

b)

2/3

c)

3/5

97.
In which Ohio Constitution were top executive officials appointed by the General Assembly?
a)
1802
b)
1851
98.
In the 1802 Constitution a governors term was how many years?
a)
2
b)
4
c)
6
99.
What historical document paved the way for Ohio to become a state?
a)
Articles of Confederation
b)
U.S. Constitution
c)
Northwest Ordinance
d)
Declaration of Independence
100.
One criticism of the 1802 Constitution was that the ___________branch was too powerful.
a)
legislative
b)
executive
c)
judicial
101.
The 1851 Constitutution included all of the following changes EXCEPT
a)
The governors term was changed to 4 years
b)
Judges were elected rather than appointed
c)
The top executive offices become elected rather than appointed
d)
The debt limit was abolished
102.
The Ohio Constitution does not include a Bill of Rights
a)
True
b)
False
103.
Under the 1802 Constitution, the Governor had the power to veto laws
a)
true
b)
false

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