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American Government ~ EXAM REVIEW

Total questions: 63

Worksheet time: 1hrs 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
The principle of limited government in America is best illustrated by which of the following documents? 
a)
English Bill of Rights
b)
Declaration of Independence
c)
US Constitution
d)
Mayflower Compact
2.
If the accused decides not to take the stand (testify) during a criminal trial, he/she has taken advantage of:
a)
the right of legal privacy protection
b)
the right to legal representation
c)
the protection against self-incrimination
d)
the protections offered by the 8th amendment
3.
Which statement best describes the impact of checks and balances on the legislative process?
a)
The supremacy of the legislature is guaranteed
b)
The Supreme Court is able to overpower the other branches
c)
One branch cannot dominate the others because power is distributed equally
d)
The chief executive always has the final say
4.
Which of the following provides the best description for the rule of law?
a)
Elected officials are responsible for establishing the country's laws
b)
The citizens are free to protest against the national government and its laws
c)
All members of society must obey the law
d)
The laws passed by Congress are the supreme law of the land
5.
Government actions prohibiting discrimination against people with disabilities are designed to:
a)
maintain gender equality
b)
promote cultural diversity
c)
stimulate economic growth & development
d)
protect civil rights & guarantee equal treatment
6.
According to John Locke, the government's power comes from the ... 
a)
monarch
b)
president
c)
military
d)
consent of the governed
7.
Which of the following best explains why the Constitution is referred to as a "living" document?
a)
It is still in use today
b)
The US Supreme Court refers to it when making decisions
c)
High school students in Missouri must pass an exam about it
d)
It has been amended 27 times throughout history
8.
Which of the following amendments is not related to the expansion of suffrage?
a)
13th
b)
15th
c)
19th
d)
26th 
9.
The term "federalism" refers to which of the following characteristics of American government?
a)
The ability of each branch to restrain the power of the others
b)
The focus on protecting individual rights 
c)
The Court's power to declare a law unconstitutional
d)
The division of power between the national government & the states
10.
The creation of a bicameral legislature led to ... 
a)
the development of a unicameral Congress
b)
the formation of the Senate & the House of Representatives
c)
the establishment of the executive branch
d)
the principle of judicial review being used for the first time
11.
Which of the following would be an example of freedom of assembly?
a)
Organizing a protest rally outside the State Capitol building
b)
Encouraging your neighbors to sign a petition
c)
Voting in a presidential election
d)
Looting abandoned businesses after a natural disaster
12.

In a democracy, supreme authority belongs to the

a)

rulers

b)

people

c)

elite

d)

dictator

13.
Which of the following is an example of checks and balances? 
a)
Congress passes a law.
b)
Power is divided between the National Government and the States.
c)
The Senate observes senatorial courtesy.
d)
The U.S. Supreme Court declares that a law is unconstitutional.
14.
The first ten amendments to the Constitution are known as the 
a)
Code of Hammurabi 
b)
Articles of Confederation 
c)
Declaration of Independence 
d)
Bill of Rights 
15.

The highest and most important court in the United States is called the ______. It is part of the Judicial Branch.

a)

Court of Appeals

b)

Supreme Court

c)

District Court of Philadelphia

d)

New York State Court of Appeals.

16.

What is the responsibility of the Legislative Branch of government?

a)

make laws

b)

enforce laws

c)

review laws

d)

investigate laws.

17.

The Judicial Branch of government is responsible for ______.

a)

interpreting and judging the laws of a nation

b)

making the laws of a nation

c)

carrying out the laws of a nation

d)

making treaties with other nations.

18.
1.  How many Senators does each state have?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
19.
1.  How many representatives does each state have?
a)
2
b)
4
c)
10
d)
based on population
20.

In the Impeachment process, which body of government brings the formal charges/accusations against the president?

a)

Supreme Court

b)

House of representatives

c)

Senate

d)

Presidents cabinet

21.
1.  Once Impeachment charges are approved, which body of government holds the trial and makes the final judgment?
a)
Supreme Court
b)
House of representatives
c)
Senate
d)
Presidents Cabinet
22.
The president can check Congress by this power
a)
pardon
b)
override
c)
veto
d)
judicial review
23.

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

24.

During a presidential election, the candidates are technically elected by the

a)

media

b)

congress

c)

supreme court

d)

electoral college

25.

This is a power of the congress (by 2/3 vote) to check the president

a)

veto override

b)

veto

c)

reprieve

d)

executive order

26.

This is a formal accusation of misconduct against a public official.

a)

impeachment

b)

appropriation

c)

writ of habeas corpus

d)

ex post facto

27.

This amendment lowered the voting age from 21 to 18 years old due to the draft of the Vietnam War?

a)

15

b)

19

c)

24

d)

26

28.

Women were granted the right to vote after years of being denied the right to vote

a)

15

b)

19

c)

24

d)

26

29.

Which statement best illustrates the example of the system of checks and balances?

a)

Electoral College cast ballots for President and VP

b)

The president fires a military commander

c)

The senate rejects the presidents nominee for Supreme Court

d)

Congressional committee revises language for a bill

30.
How did the Bill of Rights help to satisfy the arguments of some critics of the US Constitution?
a)
It guaranteed the powers of the federal government
b)
It guaranteed certain freedoms and rights to the people
c)
It limited the authority of state governments
d)
It restricted the territories in which slavery was legal
31.
Why did the Framers decide that federal judges should be appointed for life rather than elected every few years?
a)
Appointed judges are not swayed by public opinion
b)
Appointed judges follow the presdient's goals for the country
c)
Appointed judges understand the Constitution better than elected judges
d)
Appointed judges take their jobs more seriously than elected judges
32.
What was the purpose of the Civil Rights Act of 1964?
a)
requiring employers to pay women the same wages as men
b)
giving federal benefits to legally married couples
c)
providing amnesty for illegal workers in the US
d)
ending racial and gender discrimination
33.

The right of people to publish newspapers, magazines, and books is protected by the First Amendment in the Bill of Rights. Which of the following is an example of freedom of press?

a)

People can travel freely from one state to another

b)

People can choose whether or not they want to vote.

c)

People can gather in groups to protest high food prices.

d)

People can write articles to give their views about the government.

34.

Congress can override a veto with by having both two-thirds of the Senate and two-thirds of the House of Representatives vote against the the veto. This is an example of ________________.

a)

The legislative branch checking the executive branch.

b)

The executive branch checking the legislative branch.

c)

The judicial branch checking the legislative branch.

d)

The legislative branch checking the judicial branch.

35.
Throughout history, what is the primary reason for the creation of governments?
a)
people need methods for voting
b)
people need ways to control the increase of trade
c)
people need ways to increase the power of leaders
d)
people want peace and security
36.
 Which of the following is central to the idea of democracy?
a)
government authority comes from Senators
b)
government authority comes from the President
c)
government authority comes from the people
d)
government authority comes from the state
37.
Governments provide protection for citizens from attack by other foreign countries and entities: 
a)
Providing leadership
b)
Maintaining order
c)
Providing economic security or assistance
d)
Providing National Security
38.
___________________ is a form of government in which leaders are glorified & the Government is not responsive to the people, who lack power.
a)
Absolute Monarchy
b)
Democracy
c)
Totalitarianism
d)
Oligarchy
39.
What is the minimum number of electoral votes a Presidential candidate must win to win the election?
a)
50
b)
100
c)
200
d)
270
40.
How many Presidents have been removed from office by the impeachment process? 
a)
One
b)
Two
c)
Three
d)
None
41.
The President’s official military title is the: 
a)
Supreme Commander
b)
General President
c)
Supreme Chancellor
d)
Commander-in-Chief
42.

Which principle of government gives the people the ultimate authority in government?

a)

rule of law

b)

federalism

c)

limited government

d)

popular sovereignty

43.

The national government of the United States is divided into three branches. These branches are

a)

federal, state, and local

b)

international, federal, and local

c)

interstate, state, and intrastate

d)

executive, legislative, and judicial

44.

Which is a "check" the president has over the judicial branch?

a)

deciding the meaning of a law

b)

making a treaty with another country

c)

nominating a Supreme Court justice

d)

rejecting a law passed by Congress

45.

What is a constitution?

a)

A written plan of government

b)

A judge or lawyer

c)

A war

46.

Who writes the laws in the USA?

a)

members of Congress

b)

the President only

c)

the people

47.

How many judges are on the Supreme Court?

a)

9

b)

25

c)

3

48.

How many Senators are in the U.S. Congress?

a)

50

b)

100

c)

35

49.

How many members are in the U.S. House of Representatives?

a)

435

b)

100

c)

50

d)

5,000

50.
This amendment gives the president two terms
a)
8th amendment
b)
22nd amendment
c)
24th amendment
d)
13th amendment
51.
What major supreme court case set a precedent that states must give the right to attorney to accused individuals
a)
Tinker v. Demoins
b)
Gideon v. Wainwright
c)
Brown v. Board of Education
d)
Flint v. earbuds
52.

The president of the Senate is

a)

elected by the senators

b)

the senator with the most seniority

c)

the Vice President

53.

The most powerful official in the House is the

a)

majority leader

b)

parliamentarian

c)

majority whip

d)

Speaker

54.

Senators can attempt to control debate in order to try and block passage of a bill by

a)

filibustering

b)

pork barreling

c)

logrolling

d)

cloture

55.

The ___ must approve all judicial appointments and treaties

a)

House

b)

Congress

c)

President

d)

Senate

56.

Who casts the tie breaker vote if there is a tie in the U.S. Senate?

a)

Speaker of the House

b)

Vice President

c)

President of the United States

d)

Majority Leader

57.

What is the process of counting the residents of the United States, conducted every TEN years?

a)

Survey

b)

Census

c)

Roll call

d)

Reapportionment

58.

Everyone born in the U.S. is ____________

a)

automatically a citizen

b)

rich

c)

a voter

d)

required to take government class

59.

Presidential elections are held every 4 years during what month?

a)

January

b)

July

c)

November

d)

December

60.

The least amount of electoral votes that a state may have.

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

10

61.

The U.S. state worth the most amount of Electoral votes.

a)

Florida

b)

Texas

c)

California

d)

Ohio

62.

What are the 2 parties in our two party system?

a)

Democrats and Independents

b)

Republicans and Tea Party

c)

Democrats and Republicans

d)

Republicans and Green Party

63.
In order to vote in U.S. elections, you must be 18 years old, a resident of the state you’re voting in, a citizen of the U.S., and what?
a)
A citizen in good standing
b)
Current on your taxes
c)
Registered to vote
d)
A registered member of a political party

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