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WorksheetsParticipation in Government - Final Exam Review
Total questions: 86
Worksheet time: 52mins
What were the Articles of Confederation?
The first system of government after the Revolution
Written by Madison about the Constitutional Convention
Used to declare U.S. independence from England
A federal form of government
According to Thomas Jefferson, what are the three inalienable rights that all people have?
Food, Shelter, and Clothing
Life, Liberty and Death
Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness
Life, Liberty, and the Right to own Property
What is a constitution?
A written plan of government
A judge or lawyer
A declaration of war
An agreement between nations
Who writes the laws in the USA?
members of Congress
the President only
the people
What are the two houses of Congress?
The Capitol & The Constitution
The Senate & The House of Representatives
How many judges are on the Supreme Court?
9
25
3
16
How many Senators are in the U.S. Congress?
435
100
538
50
How many members are in the U.S. House of Representatives?
435
100
538
50
How many Senators does Tennessee have?
2
10
0
How many branches of government are in the U.S.?
4
9
3
6
The President leads the ___________________ branch.
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
The Supreme Court is part of the ____________________ branch.
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
Congress (Senate & House) makes up the ___________________ branch.
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
What is the Bill of Rights?
The purposes of government
The first 10 amendments to the Constitution
The senators and the representatives
A written outline for the power and structure of government
Why are the powers of government separated?
To prevent any one branch from abusing the people
To allow government to function more efficiently
To protect the power of the government from public protest
To ensure that only the most qualified serve in government
What does the Executive branch do?
Makes / writes the laws
Interprets the laws
Enforces the laws
What does the Judicial branch do?
Makes / writes the laws
Interprets the laws
Enforces the laws
What does the Legislative branch do?
Makes / writes the laws
Interprets the laws
Enforces the laws
What rights are protected under the 1st Amendment?
The right to bear arms
Freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and protest
Protection from illegal search and seizure
The right to sue for civil damages
Which of the following is a function of a political party?
Supports candidates with fundraising
Influence the policy agenda and law making
Act as watchdog over the other political party
All of the above
The final step in the American election process for President is
the general election
the primary elections
the National Convention
the Electoral College
What reason explains why people join a particular political party
Because federal law demands you join one by the time you are 21
Because an ancestor determined party affiliation years ago
Because certain states are always blue or red
Personal choice based on ideological views
Which statement is not true of America's third parties
They allow people to voice an opinion and participate in government
They can impact the outcome of an election
They have only won the presidency a small number of times
They can focus on new or controversial topics
If you live in a caucus state, you can
walk into your polling place, quickly vote, and leave
stay and hear reasons why people like each candidate, before you decide who to support
vote by mail
can choose whether to vote for a republican or a democrat that day
Electoral representation is based on
when your state became a state
whether your state has a caucus or a primary
number of representatives and senators you have
a state's population
Which statement is FALSE in regards to the two party system.
They are the most unstable in the world
American is a two party system
They offer opinions on a wide variety of topics
They do not allow for easy participation of third parties
In states that have primary elections, which statement is true
You can only vote in the primary election if you voted in the previous election.
You get to choose who you want to represent both parties in the upcoming election
You debate with other about who is best suited to represent your political party before you vote.
You vote, similar to how it works in the general election, to choose who you want to represent your political party
An individual has the right to freedom until
they use their rights to promote nationalism
their freedom effects someone else
they gain too much power
the government intervenes
Which of the following best describes the 2nd Amendment?
Law-abiding citizens have right to a gun for self-defense.
Individuals are entitled to guns and can do whatever they want with them.
Guns are for collectibles and antiques.
Citizens are entitled to guns for hunting and competitive purposes only.
Police must read criminal suspects their rights is the outcome of which Supreme Court case?
Miranda v. Arizona
Schneck v. United States
Texas v. Johnson
Roe v. Wade
As a result of States violating citizens rights, which amendment and clause did the US Government pass?
1st / Establishment Clause
1st / Clear & Present Danger Clause
6th / Necessary & Proper Clause
14th / Due Process Clause
"Unreasonable Search and Seizure" is protected by which amendment?
3
4
5
8
When somebody pleads the Fifth, what are they doing?
Protecting themselves from self-incrimination.
Giving up their right to remain silent.
Requesting the right to seek legal counsel.
Demanding a speedy trial from their accusers.
What was the constitutional amendment at stake in New Jersey v. TLO?
4th Amendment
5th Amendment
14th Amendment
6th Amendment
What part of the 6th Amendment was at stake in Gideon v. Wainwright?
Right to an attourney
Right to free expression
Right to a speedy trial
Protection from unreasonable searches
Brown v. Board of Education formally ended ____________ in public schools.
racial segregation
unreasonable search and seizure
affirmative action programs
school prayers
The verdict in Brown v. Board of Education was based on the
____ Amendment.
1st
6th
14th
4th
If the government wants to seize property based on eminent domain, it must:
pay you half of fair market value.
be using it for a public service.
ask your permission to do so.
get a warrant from a federal judge.
What amendment are you "giving up" when you voluntarily get screened by TSA at the airport?
4th Amendment
5th Amendment
6th Amendment
14th Amendment
Which of these describes the main purpose of an interest group?
To influence government officials on a specific issue
To form legislative committees that study public policy
To regulate the economy by setting federal lending rates
To select cases for hearing in appeals courts
Which of these explains a difference between political parties and interest groups?
Political parties evaluate government policy, while interest groups set government policy.
Political parties influence laws, while interest groups ratify laws.
Political parties address many issues, while interest groups usually focus on one issue.
Political parties support candidates, while interest groups nominate candidates.
Which of these is an example of lobbying by an interest group?
A hotel association develops a plan to attract more tourists.
An animal rights organization presents its views to a legislator.
A group of citizens asks city officials for a schedule of public hearings.
A neighborhood association backs a candidate for an election.
Which is NOT a function of PACs or special interest groups?
Nominate their favorite candidate for office
Pay for television, radio, and internet ads supporting their preferred candidate
Make large contributions supporting their favorite candidate
Mail pamphlets supporting their preferred candidate.
What is it called when individuals try to get legislators to introduce or vote a certain way on a bill?
Interest groups
Lobbying
Electioneering
PAC
George Washington did not like political parties because...
he feared they would lead to the formation of a monarchy
he feared they would create factions that would divide the nation
he feared they would lead to the formation of a dictatorship
he feared they would lead to waste of campaign resources
People who join together to pursue a common interest in influencing legislation are known as what?
Political Action Committees (PAC's)
Public Opinion
Mass Media
Interest Groups
Candidates for the larger political parties are chosen at national party meetings called
the Electoral College
delegates
campaigns
conventions
A Political Party is?
A supporter of a person, group, party, or cause, especially a person who shows a biased, emotional allegiance.
A group of persons who seek to control government by winning elections and holding office.
A person who favors a republican form of government.
A group of like-minded individuals who like to party.
The ratification of the constitution led to the formation of America's first two political parties. They were:
The Federalists who were against the constitution and the Anti-Federalists who were in favor of the constitution.
The Democrats who were against the constitution and the Republicans who were in favor of the constitution.
The Federalists who were in favor of the constitution and the Anti-Federalists who were against the constitution.
The Democrats who were in favor of the constitution and the Republicans who were against the constitution.
Which of the following best describes the impact of minor parties on presidential elections?
Minor party candidates have won several presidential elections.
Minor party candidates have had no impact on presidential elections.
Minor party candidates have often times captured 50-75 electoral votes.
Minor party candidates haven't won any presidential elections but have had an impact by puling away votes from major parties.
