wayground logo

Free Printable Worksheets

Font size

S
M
L
XL
Worksheets

Regents Government Review

Total questions: 73

Worksheet time: 1hrs 20mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Which branch of government is responsible for creating laws?
a)
Executive
b)
Judicial
c)
Legislative
2.
Which branch of government is responsible for enforcing laws?
a)
Executive
b)
Judicial
c)
Legislative
3.
What are the first three words of the Constitution?
a)
In order to
b)
We the people
c)
Once upon a
d)
The United States
4.
What term refers to the system that gives each government branch some power over the others?
a)
Articles of Confederation
b)
Ratification
c)
Federalism
d)
Checks and Balances
5.
What is the name for a change or addition to the Constitution?
a)
Federalism
b)
Amendment
c)
Ratification
d)
Veto
6.
Which branch of government hears cases about the laws and decides what the laws mean?
a)
judicial
b)
legislative
c)
executive
7.
The first 10 Amendments are called...
a)
The Amendments. 
b)
The Bill of Rights
c)
Laws
d)
Important Information
8.
One major problem with the Articles is that Congress could not ______ the citizens to raise money
a)
tax
b)
ask
c)
demand
d)
force
9.

Which of the following wanted a strong national government (and would likely support the Constitution)?

a)

Federalists

b)

Patriots

c)

Loyalists

d)

Anti-Federalists

10.

Which of the following wanted strong state governments (and would likely support the Articles of Confederation)?

a)

Federalists

b)

Patriots

c)

Loyalists

d)

Anti-Federalists

11.

Powers that are shared between the national and state governments are called...

a)

States Rights

b)

Congressional Authority

c)

Concurrent Powers

d)

National Government Rights

12.

Which of the following means "the right to reject a decision"?

a)

Republic

b)

Judicial Review

c)

Amendment

d)

Veto

13.
Power shared between the National and State governments
a)
Limited Government
b)
Federalism
c)
Neutrality (Isolation
d)
Foreign Policy
14.
two house legislature
a)
unicameral
b)
bicameral
c)
tricameral
15.
the introduction to a formal document that often tells why the document was written
a)
epilogue
b)
petition
c)
propaganda
d)
preamble
16.

What was the main weakness of the Articles of Confederation?

a)

the federal government was too weak

b)

It had no legislative branch

c)

The judicial was too powerful

d)

The executive was too powerful

17.
Who had more power under the Articles of Confederation?
a)
Federal Government
b)
State Governments
c)
Individual people
d)
States with larger populations
18.
Shay's Rebellion started as a protest against
a)
unfair taxes and farmer debt
b)
the death penalty
c)
no judicial system
d)
debtors' prisons
19.
Daniel Shays' rebellion showed that:
a)
the government under the Articles of Confederation could not keep control of its citizens
b)
the government should be able to defend our citizens from Great Britain again
c)
the government needs to protect the citizens from Native American attacks
20.
The unsettled area past the Appalachian Mountains, where Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin are today, was known as the - 
a)
Northwest Territory
b)
Southwest Territory
c)
Western Territory
d)
Indian Territory
21.

Which strong feature of the Articles of Confederation created a method for western territories to become states?

a)

The ability to sign peace treaties

b)

Shays' Rebellion

c)

Northwest Ordinance

d)

60,000 Ordinance

22.
"Right to bear arms" (Gun rights)
a)
1st
b)
2nd
c)
3rd
d)
4th
23.
Freedom of speech
a)
1st
b)
2nd
c)
3rd
d)
4th
24.
Police must get a warrant.
a)
1st
b)
2nd
c)
3rd
d)
4th
25.
Which amendment allows a reporter to report the news?
a)
2nd amendment
b)
1st amendment
c)
3rd amendment
d)
4th amendment
26.
States that powers not given to the Federal government or denied to the States, are powers reserved for the States (people).
a)
10th Amendment
b)
4th Amendment
c)
6th Amendment
d)
8th Amendment
27.
Guarantees freedom from testifying against yourself
a)
1st Amendment
b)
3rd Amendment
c)
5th Amendment
d)
7th Amendment
28.
Forbids cruel and unusual punishment
a)
2nd Amendment
b)
4th Amendment
c)
6th Amendment
d)
8th Amendment
29.

The "Federalist Papers" were written to:

a)

Explain and convince the people into supporting the new U.S Constitution.

b)

spark a new revolution among the American people against their government.

c)

oppose a strong centralized government.

d)

create a new monarchy.

30.
What was the original purpose of the Constitutional Convention?
a)
To rewrite the Declaration of Independence
b)
To rewrite the Articles of Confederation
c)
To write the Treaty of Paris
d)
To elect the first president
31.
Which part of the legislative branch has representation based on population?
a)
Senate
b)
Judicial
c)
House of 
Representatives
d)
House of Congress
32.
Which part of the legislative branch has the same number of representatives for each state?
a)
House of Representatives
b)
Judicial
c)
Executive
d)
Senate
33.
The _______________ was the solution to the disagreement about how many representatives each state would have. 
a)
Great Compromise
b)
Three-fifths Compromise
c)
Great Dispute
d)
Big Agreement
34.
How were slaves counted as part of the population when deciding the number of representatives for a state?
a)
All slaves were counted.
b)
Three-fifths of the number of slaves was added to the population.
c)
Slaves were not counted at all.
d)
Slaves were allowed to vote and be elected to represent each state.
35.
The Great Compromise accomplished which of the following? 
a)
Created a one house legislature
b)
Postponed the conversation about slavery
c)
Added the Bill of Rights 
d)
Created a two house legislature
36.
What document replaced the Articles of Confederation and established a new national government? 
a)
The Declaration of Independence 
b)
The Constitution 
c)
The Magna Carta 
d)
The English Bill of Rights 
37.
Who was happy with the Virginia plan?
a)
Small States
b)
Large States
38.
How many slaves were counted for representation and taxation?
a)
Every slave was counted.
b)
Out of 4 slaves, only 3 were counted.
c)
Out of 100 slaves, only 3 were counted.
d)
Out of 5 slaves, only 3 were counted.
39.
Reserved Powers are powers for the 
a)
Federal Government
b)
Both Federal & State
c)
State Governments
d)
Counties
40.
Concurrent Powers are given to
a)
The states
b)
Both the state and the federal government
c)
The federal government 
d)
Local government
41.
Collect Taxes
a)
Federal
b)
State
c)
Shared
42.
Print Money
a)
Federal
b)
State
c)
Shared
43.
Under the Articles of Confederation the United States did not have one of these
a)
president
b)
congress
c)
military
d)
government
44.
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
45.

Which provision of the original Constitution allows Congress to enact legislation that adapts to changing circumstances?

a)

Due Process

b)

Elastic Clause

c)

Electoral College

d)

Three-Fifths Compromise

46.
What type of government do we have in America?
a)
Direct (pure) Democracy
b)
Republic
c)
Monarchy
d)
Oligarchy
47.
According to John Locke, what must people do if their government stops working?
a)
Overthrow the government and live without a government
b)
Overthrow the government and create a new government
c)
Nothing. The people must follow their government-any government is better than nothing at all
48.
Which of the following philosophers believed in separation of powers?
a)
Montesquieu
b)
Rousseau
c)
Hobbes
d)
Voltaire
49.
When the President calls out the National Guard to help keep peace in a city undergoing riots, s/he is acting as _____________.
a)
Chief of Party
b)
Commander in Chief
c)
Chief Diplomat
d)
Chief Legislator
50.
Meets with the leaders from several European countries for a luncheon to discuss concerns over the status of political refugees, which role is being fulfilled?
a)
Chief Diplomat
b)
Head of State
c)
Chief Legislator
51.
How does the National Government determine how many electoral college votes each state gets?
a)
number of senators it has
b)
number of representatives it has
c)
by population
d)
number of representatives and senators it has
52.
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.
53.
Total amount of electoral votes in the electoral college.
a)
270
b)
538
c)
3
d)
269
54.
Even though Washington, D.C. is not a state, it has three electoral votes.
a)
True
b)
False
55.

Why does California have more electoral votes than Texas?

a)

California has a higher population than Texas

b)

California had more influence in Congress than Texas

c)

California has a lower population than Texas

d)

California's land area is more than Texas

56.

How many times in American history has the Electoral College gone against the popular vote?

a)

3

b)

4

c)

5

d)

0

57.

When was the last time the Electoral College went against the popular vote?

a)

2000

b)

1876

c)

1995

d)

2016

58.
Washington crushed an uprising over whiskey taxes using the new federal army
a)
Judiciary Act of 1789
b)
Farewell Address
c)
Whiskey Rebellion
d)
Battle of Fallen Timbers
59.
How many terms did George Washington serve as President?
a)
0
b)
1
c)
2
d)
3
60.
What political party was George Washington a member of?
a)
Federalist
b)
Democratic-Republican
c)
None
d)
Whig
61.

Which term means not picking a side in a conflict?

a)

Neutral

b)

Negative

c)

Act

d)

Foreign

62.
 Washington didn’t think one person should make all the decisions in government so he created a _________? 
a)
Cabinet
b)
Congress
c)
Committee
63.
Washington's Proclamation of __________ stated the U.S. would stay out of foreign affairs such as the war waging in Europe between France and England. 
a)
Independence
b)
Neutrality
c)
Tyranny
d)
Sectionalism
64.
In his Farewell Address, George Washington warned against 2 things.  What were they?
a)
political parties and native americans
b)
permanent alliances & native americans
c)
political parties and permanent alliances
d)
native americans and the national bank
65.
IN WHICH HOUSE CAN BILLS BE INTRODUCED
a)
YOUR HOUSE
b)
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
c)
THE SENATE
d)
BOTH THE HOUSE OF REPS. OR THE SENATE
66.
The only way to override a presidential veto is to get a ____________ vote in both houses of Congress in favor of the bill. 
a)
majority
b)
2/3
c)
3/4
d)
unanimous
67.
A Proposed law is called a______
a)
Amendment
b)
Executive Order
c)
Bill
d)
Coin
68.
What is the term used for when the president says no to a bill? 
a)
Veto
b)
Majority Vote
c)
Signed Bill
d)
Light Saber
69.
Which branch makes treaties with other countries?
a)
Legislative
b)
Executive
c)
Judicial
70.

The president checks the courts when

a)

proposes legislation

b)

appoints judges/justices

c)

confirm or refuse to confirm federal judges/justices

d)

vetoes legislation Congress has passed

71.

There are a total of ____ senators in the U.S.

a)

50

b)

2

c)

435

d)

100

72.

Article VI: Supreme Law of the Land or the SUPREMACY CLAUSE

a)

the idea that the states were here first through the Articles of Confederation of will continue to come first over the Federal government.

b)

the idea that both the state and federal government laws are supreme, but the Supreme Court will solve the conflicts.

c)

the idea that the States laws are supreme over the Federal laws.

d)

the idea that Federal laws are supreme over the states laws.

73.

Political Parties, Presidential Cabinet, Committees in Congress, Judicial review are all apart of...

a)

Delegated Powers

b)

The Unwritten Constitution

c)

Writs of Assistance

d)

Bill of Rights

Similar Resources on Wayground

UNIT 4 - Constitution & Bill of Rights

72 questions

UNIT 4 - Constitution & Bill of Rights

quiz

Worksheet

•

8th - 12th Grade

BAB 2 SEJARAH TINGKATAN 4

77 questions

BAB 2 SEJARAH TINGKATAN 4

quiz

Worksheet

•

6th Grade - Professio...

Ancient Civilizations Review

75 questions

Ancient Civilizations Review

quiz

Worksheet

•

6th - 8th Grade

Unit 1: Introduction Test Review

70 questions

Unit 1: Introduction Test Review

quiz

Worksheet

•

6th - 8th Grade

U.S. History Midterm Review

68 questions

U.S. History Midterm Review

quiz

Worksheet

•

8th Grade

Unit 3 Test Review

68 questions

Unit 3 Test Review

quiz

Worksheet

•

8th Grade

23 AMS Constitutional Era Review

70 questions

23 AMS Constitutional Era Review

quiz

Worksheet

•

8th Grade

U.S. Imperialism

75 questions

U.S. Imperialism

quiz

Worksheet

•

9th - 12th Grade