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WorksheetsGov Midterm Review
Total questions: 71
Worksheet time: 24mins
What did small states like New Jersey fear in the constitution?
the slave trade would be outlawed
the federal government would be to weak
larger states would hold all the power
the president would be to strong
How does the government establish justice?
public school system
the amendment process
immigration laws
right to a trial by jury
Which of the following is protected by the 1st amendment?
serving on a jury
protesting at city hall
carrying a concealed weapon
seeing a police officers warrant
Why did the founding fathers adopt a federal system of government?
was the oldest and most tried form of government
would resemble the British system
treats all people the same regardless of race or religion
was the best way to protect the rights of the people
What was the main problem with the Articles of Confederation?
Created a weak national government with few powers
Gave the national government too much power
Did not create a legislative branch
Did not protect rights of people
Why is a written constitution important?
people can reference their rights and responsibilities as a citizen
people can do whatever they want
makes people aware of polling locations
ensures people can have a attorney
The Connecticut Compromise...
said congress overrides a presidential veto
said the Supreme Court has judicial review
limited powers of national government
divided Congress into House and Senate
The Great Compromise
stated slaves counted as 3/5 of a person for representation
created a bicameral legislature (one equal, one based on population)
created the Electoral College to elect the President
changed the way in which Senators were elected
For what were the essays (pictured) written? They were written to persuade people to vote for
the Constitution
the Articles of Confederation
the Bill of Rights
an amendment to the Constitution
A type of government in which people elect representatives to make decisions for them
Direct democracy
Dictatorship
Republic
Monarchy
How does the Constitution get amended?
The President proposes changes, the Vice President approves
Senate proposes changes and the Supreme court approves
Congress proposes changes and the states approve
supreme court proposes changes and the congress approves
The Bill of Rights is the first _____ amendments to the constitution.
10
12
14
16
The Constitution based representation in Congress on...
Population in House, equality in Senate
Equality in both houses
Population in both houses
Equality in House, population in Senate
The Constitutional provision that prevents any one branch from becoming to powerful is called what
federalism
popular sovereignty
checks and balances
republicanism
Judicial review refers to
ability of Congress to review decisions of Supreme court
power of President to appoint judges
Power of Supreme Court to declare laws unconstitutional
ability of Supreme Court to impeach the President
what was one impact of the 17th amendment(senators are directly elected by the people)
city mayors were now publicly paid
senators were more involved in foreign policy
appointed cabinet members could no longer have interest groups
more money was spent by parties on elections
What does the 3rd amendment say
freedom of speech
freedom of religion
right to bear arms
bans the quartering of soldiers
Protects you against self-incrimination and double jeapordy
1st
4th
5th
6th
You have the right to bear arms
1
2
3
5
Religion, assembly, press, petition, speech
1
2
3
4
Which amendment gave women the right to vote?
19
20
23
26
Which amendment prohibited voting discrimination on the basis of race
14
15
20
23
What precedent was set in Marbury v. Madison?
dominance of federal government over state governments
the ability of Supreme Court to declare laws unconstitutional
upheld the idea of implied powers for the federal government
executive privilege is not absolute
When people elect representatives to help make policy
oligarchy
direct democracy
autocracy
indirect democracy
which of the following is a criteria to vote?
Born in the US
provide proof of identification
able to pass a literacy test
voted in previous election
Somebody who is conservative is typically a ____________
Democrat
Republican
Somebody who is liberal is typically a ___________
Democrat
Republican
Voting and jury duty are both what?
required to be at least 21
protesting foreign conflicts
demonstrating responsibilities of a citizen
required by law
Which is a responsibility of citizens in the US?
Get a high school diploma
Participate in a clothing drive during holidays
Serve on a jury if called up
Join a political party
Who is the leader of the political party in power?
president
vice president
party's national chairperson
Speaker of the House
Which of the following is one function of political parties?
Oppose interest groups and PACs
nominate candidates to run for office
provide housing to volunteers
transform party platforms to align with other parties
The president is part of which branch of government
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
The Supreme Court is part of which branch of government
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
Congress is part of which branch of government?
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
Which branch makes the laws?
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
Which branch interprets the laws
executive
legislative
judicial
which branch enforces the laws
executive
legislative
judicial
how many senators are there?
50
100
435
535
How many people are in the House of Representatives
100
50
435
535
Which is NOT a responsibility of the President?
Recognize foreign nations
Interpret the law
Nominate federal judges
Call Congress into session
Which is NOT a power of the federal government?
Run elections
Print money
declare war
Regulate foreign trade
What happens after a bill is introduced in the House?
it is sent to a committee to research & hold hearings
It is sent to a conference committee to work with Senators
It is sent to the President to sign
It is debated and voted on by the House
After a bill passed the House and then the Senate passed it but with changes, what happens?
Both copies are sent to the president to sign
It goes to a conference committee to work out differences
The new version is re-voted on by the House
The House can override the new version passed by the Senate
what can Congress do if the President vetoes a bill?
They can vote with a 2/3 majority to override the veto
They can declare the veto unconstitutional
They can ignore it and it becomes a law anyway
Which level of government is Congress?
National
State
Local
If nobody wins the electoral college who selects the president
the senate
congress
the house of representatives
the supreme court
Which is NOT a qualification to become a member of the House of Reps?
minimum age of 25
citizen for at least 7 years
Live in state you want to represent
Be a natural born citizen
Which is NOT a qualification to be a Senator?
At least 30 years
Born in the US
A citizen of the U.S. for 9 years
Live in the state you want to represent
What is the length of a term for a Senator serving in the Senate?
1 year
2 years
6 years
4 years
What is the length of a term for a Representative serving in the House of Representatives?
1 year
2 years
6 years
4 years
This person is the most powerful officer in the House of Representatives.
Whip
Speaker of the House
President of the House
Minority leader
The Vice President holds what position in the Senate?
Whip
President of the Senate
Speaker of the Senate
President Pro Tempore
Who has the most power in the Senate?
Speaker of the Senate
President of the Senate
President Pro Tempore
Majority Leader
Which is NOT a formal power (listed in Constitution) of the President?
Appoint Supreme Court members
Be commander and chief of armed forces
Make treaties with foreign nations
Use the media to push his agenda
What is the term of office for a Supreme Court justice?
4 years
10 years
25 years
Life
What is a negative aspect of the Electoral College
There are too many candidates
the person who gets the most votes does not always win
it encourages too many people to vote
It takes a long time to find out the result of the election
How is the number of votes each state gets in the Electoral College decided?
Based solely on population
Each state gets the same number of members they have in Congress
Every state gets 2
Each state gets the same number of members they have in the House
If nobody wins the electoral college who selects the vice president
the senate
the house of representatives
congress
the supreme court
Which of the following is a power shared by both federal and state governments
setting marriage age
issuing drivers license
taxing citizens
public schools
Which is NOT a power of the states?
Ratify amendments
Run Elections
Raise sales tax
Regulate foreign trade
You need to have all of the following characteristics to be a "state" EXCEPT
Population
Government
Democracy
Sovereignty
one role of local government is to do what?
Build post offices
charter banks
provide a police force
build highways
