Worksheets7th Grade History Semester In Class Practice
Total questions: 110
Worksheet time: 56mins
The Governor can veto a bill passed by the General Assembly.
True
False
What river makes up the westerly border of Illinois?
Rock River
Mississippi River
Chicago River
Rio Grande
Who becomes governor if the current governor dies?
Vice President
Attorney General
Lieutenant Governor
Secretary of State
How are Illinois judges usually selected?
appointed by governor
the people vote
random drawing
by the Illinois General Assembly
There are 50 aldermen or women in the Chicago____________.
Circut Court
House of Representatives
City Council
General Assembly
What is the highest court in Illinois?
Supreme Court
General Assembly
Appellate Court
Grand Jury
Which of the following is NOT a duty of the General Assembly?
making laws
approving appointments
appoint the governor
initiate and try impeachment cases
The governor of Illinois cannot be reelected.
True
False
Meets in Springfield.
Illinois Senate
Illinois House
Neither
Both
Have women members
Illinois Senate
Illinois House
Neither
Both
What is the capital of Illinois?
Chicago
Washington D.C.
Springfield
Rockford
Has 59 members and 59 districts
Illinois Senate
Illinois House
neither
both
Who is the governor of Illinois?
J.B. Pritzker
Dick Durbin
Bruce Rauner
Tammy Duckworth
The Illinois Governor belongs to
the Legislative Branch
the Judicial Branch
the Executive Branch
The Illinois State Senate belongs to the
Legislative Branch
Judicial Branch
Executive Branch
The Illinois Supreme Court belongs to the
Legislative Branch
Judicial Branch
Executive Branch
What year did Illinois become a state?
1776
1818
1869
1965
How long is the governor's term?
two years
four years
six years
unlimited
Referendums are public issues that are put on a ballot.
True
False
Both the Illinois Constitution and the United States Constitution have a Bill of Rights.
True
False
After a bill has passed the two houses of Congress, it is sent to the:
Supreme Court
President
States
Speaker of the House
How many senators are there from each state?
one
two
seven
nine
What is the least number of representatives a state may have?
one
two
seven
nine
Has two houses
Executive Branch
Legislative Branch
Judicial Branch
Court system of the nation
Executive Branch
Legislative Branch
Judicial Branch
Where is the capital of the United States located?
Springfield, IL
Los Angeles, CA
Washington D.C.
Philadelphia, PA
Makes the country's laws
Executive Branch
Legislative Branch
Attorney General
Interprets the laws and administers justice
Executive Branch
Legislative Branch
Judicial Branch
Serve six year term
Senate
House
Both
Neither
Meets in the Capitol Building
Senate
House
Both
Neither
Elected every two years
Senate
House
Both
Neither
What branch is the president head of?
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
Each state must treat the citizens of other states the same way it treats its own citizens.
True
False
How many times may a US Senator be reelected?
once
twice
four times
no limit
A law that makes an act illegal after the act has been committed is known as
an appeal
an ex post facto law
a writ of habeus corpus
a veto
Under certain conditions, may select the President of the United States.
Senate
House
Both
Neither
Who is the Vice President of the United States?
Dan Quayle
Joe Biden
Donald Trump
Mike Pence
What vote really elects the President of the United States?
popular vote
Electoral College
United Nations
House of Representatives
Which amendment deals with the voting rights of 18 year olds?
15th
26th
10th
27th
What amendment limits the president's term?
17th
19th
22nd
27th
Which of these is NOT a First Amendment freedom?
freedom of religion
freedom of speech
freedom of employment
freedom of the press
Which of the following is NOT an unalienable right of the Declaration of Independence?
life
pursuit of happiness
education
liberty
The Articles of Confederation could be considered our first Constitution.
True
False
This allows for laws to be made for subjects that did not even exist in 1787.
Elastic clause
Presidential veto
Judicial review
Ex post facto
Who said, "Give me liberty or give me death?"
Thomas Jefferson
Patrick Henry
Paul Revere
Betsey Ross
Who was the first president of the United States?
John Adams
Donald Trump
Alexander Hamilton
George Washington
The Preamble.....
is at the begining of the Constitution
explains the goals of the Constitution
both
neither
Who was the President of the Constitutional Convention?
George Washington
John Adams
Benjamin Franklin
Alexander Hamilton
The original Constitution outlawed slavery.
True
False
Why was the Boston Tea Party held?
protest taxes
celebrate independence
protest Native Americans
celebrate Washington's birthday
Only a natural born citizen may become the president of the U.S.
True
False
How many women have been President of the United States?
none
one
two
women cannot run for president
How many terms may the president serve?
one
two
three
four
What day does the president-elect assume the duties of office?
September 12
January 1
January 20
July 4
If the president should die, who would become president?
vice-president
speaker of the house
secretary of state
attorney general
What year will the next presidential election be held?
2018
2020
2022
2019
How many Cabinet positions are there?
10
12
15
9
Who is the chief legal officer?
Secretary of State
Attorney General
Secretary of Defense
Officer Buckle
What cabinet officer is responsible for carrying out a war?
Secretary of State
Secretary of Defense
Secretary of Homeland Security
Attorney General
What cabinet position is responsible for settling a strike?
Secretary of State
Secretary of Labor
Secretary of Human Services
Secretary of Agriculutre
What cabinet position is responsible for foreign affairs?
Secretary of State
Secretary of Human Services
Secretary of Homeland Security
Secretary of Defense
What cabinet position is responsible for the Farm Program?
Secretary of Human Services
Secretary of Agriculture
Farm Bureau
4 H Club
The Speaker of the House is.....
Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Tammy Duckworth
Paul Ryan
Nancy Pelosi
One purpose of the Census is to decide how many U.S. representatives each state receives.
True
False
How many judges serve on the Supreme Court (when there are no vaccancies)?
12
7
9
8
What do the stars on the U.S. flag represent?
states
original colonies
the Bill of Rights
American wars
What do the stripes on the flag stand for?
13 colonies
50 states
number of presidents
months of the year
Who prepares the annual budget and then presents it to Congress in January of each year?
The President
The Secretary of State
The Department of Treasury
Alexander Hamilton
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Jefferson
Hamilton
Washington
Franklin
The first 10 amendments are called...
the Declaration of Independence
the Articles of Confederation
the elastic clause
the Bill of Rights
What did the Constitution provide for the American people?
a flexible framework of government
a weak federal and strong state governments
a way to declare independence from Great Britain
a two-house parliament
Which of the following describes the Articles of Confederation?
They defined the 50 states.
They created a weak national government.
They remained in effect for over 200 years.
They caused America to lose the Revolution.
What was the main goal of the participants in Shays’s Rebellion?
conquer the state militia
to overthrow the state government
to shut down the courts
to receive free land from the government
After the Revolutionary War, which problem most affected farmers throughout New England?
labor shortages
high tariffs
large debts
low crop prices
What was the main difference between the Virginia Plan and the New Jersey Plan?
the method for giving powers to Congress
the number of representatives each state would have in Congress
the method for electing members of the two houses of Congress
the number of houses Congress would have
Which democratic principle plays the most important role in the first three articles of the U.S. Constitution?
federalism
individual rights
separation of powers
majority rule
What is the main purpose of the Bill of Rights?
to limit the power of the federal government
to balance power among the levels of government
to guarantee political rights needed in any democracy
to outline the responsibilities of elected officials
a collection of weapons or a place to store weapons
Tariff
Confederation
Bicameral
Arsenal
system of government is one in which the legislature is split into two parts
Bicameral
Popular sovereignty
Preamble
Due Process
certain rules that the courts have to follow when someone is accused of a crime or is involved in a lawsuit
Due Process
Jury
Alliance
Bicameral
a person who represents, or acts for, others at a meeting such as a convention or a conference
Popular sovereignty
Preamble
Delegate
Jury
the term used to describe a government in which each separate branch can check, or limit, the power of the other branches
Due Process
Bill of Rights
Checks and balances
Tariff
an introduction to a formal document, such as a treaty or a constitution, which often states the purpose of that document.
Preamble
Prefix
Predetermine
Precedent
tax that is placed on imported goods when they enter a country
ratification
veto
tariff
tribute
What was the main goal of the participants in Shays’s Rebellion?
conquer the state militia
to overthrow the state government
to shut down the courts
to receive free land from the government
After the Revolutionary War, which problem most affected farmers throughout New England?
labor shortages
high tariffs
large debts
low crop prices
What was the main difference between the Virginia Plan and the New Jersey Plan?
the method for giving powers to Congress
the number of representatives each state would have in Congress
the method for electing members of the two houses of Congress
the number of houses Congress would have
Which democratic principle plays the most important role in the first three articles of the U.S. Constitution?
federalism
individual rights
separation of powers
majority rule
Which statement best describes the design of the federal government?
Its powers are established by the president.
Its courts execute the laws.
Its powers are divided among three branches.
Its legislature reviews the constitutionality of laws.
Who held the most power under the Articles of Confederation?
local political leaders
the national government
average citizens
the states
a collection of weapons or a place to store weapons
Tariff
Confederation
Bicameral
Arsenal
system of government is one in which the legislature is split into two parts
Bicameral
Popular sovereignty
Preamble
Due Process
an organization or alliance of several groups joined together
Constitution
Confederation
Due Process
Ratification
a person who represents, or acts for, others at a meeting such as a convention or a conference
Popular sovereignty
Preamble
Delegate
Jury
makes decisions after listening to the evidence in a case and hearing instructions from a judge; In some cases, determine innocence or guilt, and they sometimes decide on a punishment
Jury
Bicaremel
Delegate
Tariff
tax that is placed on imported goods when they enter a country
ratification
veto
tariff
tribute
One of the major issues dividing the Federalist and Republican parties was
how many terms a president should serve.
how large and powerful the federal government should be.
whether or not to pay off the nation's war debts.
Why did Washington call up an army to crush the Whiskey Rebellion?
He saw the rebellion as a threat to the new government's authority.
He feared the rebels might stir up a bloody revolution like that in France.
He felt he had to protect tax collectors at work west of the Appalachians.
In his Farewell Address, Washington urged Americans
not to address the President using fancy titles.
to pay the taxes Congress placed on luxury goods without complaint.
not to let loyalty to political parties tear the nation apart.
A primary goal of President Washington’s foreign policy was —
supporting world merchants
alliances.
consolidating debts
neutrality.
Which type of economy did Hamilton prefer?
Agrarian
Tech
Mercentile
Mining
Which type of economy did Jefferson prefer?
Agrarian
Tech
Mercentile
Mining
Jefferson wanted to keep power in the hands of the...
states
federal government
Hamilton wanted to keep power in the hands of the...
federal government
states
What was Washington thinking of when he warned of "internal enemies?"
Swine
Liberals
Political Parties
Conservatives
George Washington was responsible for the beginning of which practice?
supporting his vice president in the next election
refusing to accept a royal title
holding a party convention before each presidential election
delivering an address to the nation at the start of each year
Also known as the elastic clause, this allows Congress to stretch its power to make any law that is necessary and proper for executing other laws.
Democratic Duties
Term Limits
Concurrent Powers
Necessary and Proper Clause
Something that has been done in the past that becomes a model of how to do it in the future.
precedent
predicate
past participle
cultural diffusion
Powers that are not specifically listed in the Constitution but that people generally agree the government has
Precedents
Checks and balances
Expressed powers
Implied Powers
Who was the nation's first vice president?
George Washington
Aaron Burr
Thomas Jefferson
John Adams
