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Government Final Review

Total questions: 78

Worksheet time: 20hrs 30mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A grand jury

a)

decides the guilt or innocence of those

accused of crimes.

b)

conducts its proceedings in public.

c)

issues an indictment when it finds

enough evidence to warrant a trial.

2.

Although the Articles of Confederation established a relationship among the states, the 1780s was a critical period because it exposed weaknesses in the document. What resulted from these weaknesses?

a)

mass migration from southern states to

western territories

b)

economic and political instability in

every state

c)

unfair taxation of some citizens without

representation in Congress

3.

What did the smaller states fear during the framing of the Constitution that led to a series of compromise proposals?

a)

They were worried that the larger states would have the power to regulate interstate commerce

b)

They were worried that the larger states would have greater representation in Congress and would dominate the government

c)

They were worried that the smaller states would be unable to participate in the slave trade.

4.

The concept known as ____ means that basic powers are distributed among three distinct branches of government.

a)

constitutionalism

b)

separation of powers

c)

limited government

5.

Which of the following is NOT a method of proposing a formal Constitutional amendment

a)

It may be proposed by a national

convention and ratified by conventions in two thirds of the States.

b)

It may be proposed by a two-thirds vote in each house of Congress and be ratified by three fourths of the State legislatures.

c)

It may be proposed by Congress and then ratified by conventions in three fourths of the States

6.

In 1999, President Clinton used his executive powers to send troops to the Yugoslav province of Kosovo. Considering that only Congress can declare war, how was President Clinton able to send troops into combat without such a declaration

a)

As the President of the United States,

Clinton had exclusive authority over Congress.

b)

As commander in chief, the President can

declare war if conditions set forth in the War-Peace Agreement are met.

c)

As the commander in chief, Clinton used his power to make an informal amendment without congressional approval

7.

The Constitution delegates powers to the National Government, powers to the States, and powers that both have. Which of the following belongs in the shaded area of the Venn diagram that illustrates the division of powers?

a)

borrow money

b)

coin money

c)

regulate foreign trade

8.

A fugitive from justice in one state is captured in another state. According to the laws of extradition, what will happen to this person?

a)

The fugitive will be tried in the state

where he or she was captured.

b)

The fugitive must appear before the

supreme court in the state where the crime was committed.

c)

The fugitive will be returned to the

state that has jurisdiction over the crime.

9.

What clause of the Constitution states that no State can draw unreasonable distinctions between its own residents and those persons who live in other States?

a)

privileges and immunities clause

b)

full faith and credit clause

c)

interstate compact clause

10.

What does the Constitutional principle of judicial review mean?

a)

People are the source of any and all

government power.

b)

Government is restricted in what it may

do, and each individual has rights the government cannot take away.

c)

the power of a court to determine the

constitutionality of a governmental action

11.

Why are political parties considered a vital link between the people and their government?

a)

The only way to be nominated for

President is by affiliation with a major political party.

b)

They are considered the principal means by which the will of the people is made known to the government

c)

They are considered the only way of decentralizing the power of the government.

12.

Why should the major political parties be concerned about a strong minor party candidate on the ballot for President?

a)

Historically, fewer people vote when

there are more than two candidates on the ballot.

b)

Minor party candidates are unable to

take clear-cut stands on controversial issues.

c)

Minor party candidates can pull a large

number of votes from either party, causing an upset.

13.

To whom does the Constitution give the power to set franchise qualifications, and what has been done with this power in the years since then?

a)

It gives the power to business owners, who have used it to gain monopolies and power internationally

b)

It gives the power to the courts, which have used it to greatly limit the powers of state and local governments.

c)

It gives the power to the states, and this power has greatly expanded the growth of the American electorate.

14.

Which of the following is a reason for voter registration?

a)

to prove a potential voter’s ability to read and write

b)

to prove payment of property taxes

c)

to prevent fraudulent voting

15.

The Civil Rights Act of 1964 continued a pattern established by earlier Civil Rights legislation that emphasized

a)

legislative action to overcome racial barriers and the use of state courts to protect minority voter literacy testing.

b)

judicial action to overcome racial

barriers and the use of federal court-ordered injunctions.

c)

voting rights for all Americans,

including women and African Americans.

16.

If someone has no sense of political efficacy, how would this affect his or her voting behavior?

a)

The person lacks any sense of his or her own influence or effectiveness in politics, so the person probably would not vote.

b)

The person does not understand politics, so he or she probably would vote only in school board elections.

c)

The person feels that the political process is not as fair as it once was, so he or she probably would vote for campaign reform.

17.

If you wanted to run for President of the United States, but you did not win a party’s endorsement, what could you do to keep yourself in the running?

a)

get the endorsement of a state legislature

b)

commandeer a national party convention

c)

match government mandated campaign funds

18.

What impact does the mass media have on the public agenda?

a)

It has no impact because top political

figures do not pay attention to these sources.

b)

It has made candidates far more

dependent on party organizations.

c)

It focuses the public’s attention on

specific issues.

19.

Today, lobbyists are people who

a)

are hired by the government to act as

watchdogs over the political process.

b)

work within the governmental process to

affect policies.

c)

work outside the political system to

meet a group’s needs.

20.

Which is NOT a reason why the Framers of the Constitution set up a bicameral legislature

a)

They were familiar with the British form

of government, which had two houses.

b)

They created two houses to settle the

conflict between the larger and smaller states.

c)

They expected a legislature with two

houses would streamline the process of government.

21.

In 1997, 26-year-old Representative Harold Ford Jr. became a member of the 105th Congress. What happened the year before this that made his election possible?

a)

Congress passed the Voter Registration

Act of 1997.

b)

Congress lowered the age of a member of

the House to 26.

c)

He celebrated his twenty-fifth birthday.

22.

Why is a senator’s term in office different in length than that of a representative’s?

a)

Senators’ terms are shorter because they

require less experience than representatives do.

b)

Senators’ terms are longer so they can

be staggered; therefore, a majority of senators is always experienced.

c)

Senators’ terms are limited to only one

term in office; therefore their term in office is longer.

23.

Congress shares powers with the President in the field of foreign affairs. What other powers do Congress and the President share?

a)

judicial powers

b)

postal powers

c)

war powers

24.

What is the implied power expressed by the Necessary and Proper Clause in the Constitution

a)

Congress’s ability to make laws is

severely limited by the Constitution.

b)

Congress must follow a concrete

interpretation of the Constitution.

c)

Congress can make any law that it deems

appropriate.

25.

What nonlegislative action has the Senate performed only during the presidencies of Andrew Johnson and Bill Clinton?

a)

voted to acquit

b)

voted to impeach

c)

declared bankruptcy

26.

What feature of the position of Speaker of the House makes it a more powerful position than that of president of the Senate?

a)

The Speaker of the House is the elected

presiding officer and the leader of the majority party.

b)

The Speaker of the House is not a member

of the body over which he or she presides.

c)

The president of the Senate is always

the leader of the minority party.

27.

If a bill receives congressional approval by both the House and the Senate, why does the bill not immediately become a law?

a)

The bill still must receive the approval

of the conference committee that sponsored the legislation.

b)

The bill must be voted on in the next

election.

c)

The President has the option to sign it,

veto it, or allow it to become law without signing it within ten days.

28.

Which of the following is NOT a federal crime specifically mentioned in the Constitution

a)

counterfeiting

b)

treason

c)

Kidnapping

29.

As directed by Article I of the Constitution, when are congressional seats reapportioned?

a)

following each Presidential election

b)

by popular demand

c)

after each decennial census

30.

Who introduces bills in the House of Representatives?

a)

members of the House

b)

the President of the United States

c)

lobbyists

31.

The purpose of a filibuster is to

a)

invoke the rule of cloture.

b)

prevent action on a bill.

c)

overrule a Presidential veto.

32.

Congress’s power to create federal courts is an example of

a)

power over territories.

b)

implied powers.

c)

constitutional checks and balances.

33.

believed in Constitution ____ ; Strong central Government Alexander Hamilton

a)

James Madison

b)

Thomas Jefferson

c)

George Washington

34.

Which of the following determines who holds the position of Speaker of the House

a)

the President

b)

the House

c)

the Senate

35.

What happens after a bill has been passed and signed by the Speaker of the House?

a)

It is approved by the members of the

House.

b)

It is carried to the Senate and placed

on the Senate president’s desk.

c)

It is delivered to the President of the

United States.

36.

When President Nixon visited China to discuss foreign policy and represent the United States at ceremonial gatherings with Chinese leaders, what two presidential roles was he fulfilling?

a)

chief of state and commander in chief

b)

chief legislator and chief diplomat

c)

chief of state and chief diplomat

37.

Why could presidential candidate “A” lose a presidential election despite receiving more votes than candidate “B”?

a)

Candidate “A” received more electoral

votes than candidate “B,” but the votes were from smaller states.

b)

Candidate “B” received more electoral votes than Candidate “A.”

c)

Candidate “A” won the majority of electoral votes but lost the popular vote

38.

The Constitution requires the President to execute all federal laws, but what can the President do if he or she has a fundamental disagreement with a particular federal law?

a)

declare the law unconstitutional and

send it back to the courts

b)

ignore the law

c)

decide how and in what way to apply the

law

39.

What power is each President exercising in these three statements?

(1) Roosevelt sent the Great White Fleet

around the world.

(2)Washington participated in the Whiskey Rebellion of 1794.

(3) Truman used nuclear weapons.

a)

chief diplomat

b)

leader of the free world

c)

commander in chief

40.

President’s legislative power : veto

____ : grant pardons

a)

President’s judicial power

b)

President’s executive power

c)

President’s imperial power

41.

How is the President’s Cabinet chosen?

a)

appointed by the President and confirmed

by Congress

b)

appointed by the President and confirmed

by the Senate

c)

appointed by the President and confirmed

by the Supreme Court

42.

Which Constitutional Amendment guarantees the right of the people to assemble peaceably?

a)

1st

b)

2nd

c)

4th

43.
what admendmentd id the right to bear arms
a)
1
b)
2
c)
15
d)
7
44.
what is the preamble
a)
admendments
b)
beginning of the right
c)
introduction to the constitution
d)
bill of right
45.
what do you call our first 10 admendments
a)
federal laws
b)
preamble
c)
our constitution
d)
bill of rights
46.
what admendment made it to where all womans could vote
a)
19
b)
2
c)
15
d)
13
47.
what admendment made it to where all men could vote
a)
13
b)
26
c)
15
d)
17
48.
how many admendment are there
a)
29
b)
27
c)
18
d)
10
49.
what admendment lowered the voting age to 18 years or older to vote
a)
27
b)
26
c)
21
d)
13
50.
what is the 6 admendment
a)
right to freedom of speech
b)
right to bear arms 
c)
fair trial 
d)
due process
51.
what admendment talk about the reserved pewers enummerated powers and federal and state  
a)
10
b)
12
c)
27
d)
9
52.

this amendment is the procedure to elect the president and vice president

a)

17

b)

12

c)

19

d)

22

53.

this amendment gave African Americans the right to citizenship

a)

14

b)

17

c)

21

d)

18

54.

this amendment gave congress the power to collect income tax

a)

22

b)

25

c)

16

d)

19

55.

this amendment allows senators to be elected by popular vote

a)

20

b)

16

c)

14

d)

17

56.

this amendment allowed women to vote

a)

19

b)

21

c)

26

d)

11

57.

this amendment repelled the 18 amendment

a)

22

b)

21

c)

24

d)

26

58.

this amendment says the president can only serve 2 terms or two years

a)

22

b)

23

c)

20

d)

24

59.

this amendment bans poll tax to vote

a)

21

b)

24

c)

26

d)

22

60.

this amendment states if the president dies the vice president becomes the new president

a)

20

b)

22

c)

24

d)

25

61.
Vice President is presiding officer:
a)
House of Representatives
b)
Senate
62.
 Must have 7 years of U.S. Citizenship:
a)
House of Representatives
b)
Senate
63.
Which Article of the Constitution outlines the Legislative Branch?
a)
Article I
b)
Article II
c)
Article III
d)
Article IV
64.
 Must be at least 30 years old to serve:
a)
House of Representatives
b)
Senate
65.

How is the number of members in the House of Representatives determined?

a)

Equality

b)

How big the state is

c)

The state's population

d)

The President picks

66.

How many members of the House of Representatives are there?

a)

100

b)

435

c)

320

d)

265

67.

What is the term length of a member of the House of Representatives?

a)

Life

b)

2 years

c)

4 years

d)

6 years

68.

How many members are in the Senate?

a)

50

b)

435

c)

100

d)

310

69.

Who is the leader of the Senate?

a)

Senator-in-chief

b)

Secretary of State

c)

Superintendent of the Senate

d)

Vice President

70.

What is the term length of a Senator?

a)

6 years

b)

5 years

c)

2 years

d)

4 years

71.

Congress is considered a bicameral body because...

a)

The Great Compromise established equal representation in the House.

b)

It has a House of Representatives and a Senate.

c)

It has 535 members.

d)

The Legislative branch is more powerful than the Executive branch.

72.

Which one of the following choices is an expressed/enumerated power of Congress?

a)

Establish Prisons

b)

Create Schools

c)

Create treaties

d)

Coin money

73.
What is the Constitution?
a)
Written in 1787, this document outlines how the United States government will function.
b)
The legislative group that consists of representatives from each state. They make the laws.
c)
A type of government where people elect someone to represent their interests
d)
A group of nine justices who listen to court cases that challenge the constitutionality of laws created by Congress
74.
What is a Representative Democracy?
a)
A permanent change to the constitution that requires the state's approval
b)
The first ten amendments to the Constitution, it guarantees certain freedoms, such as speech and religion, to all people of the United States.
c)
A type of government where people elect someone to represent their interests.
d)
The third article of the Constitution lays out the organization of the Judicial Branch. This branch includes the 9 Supreme court justices and the Federal courts.
75.
One way that the legislative branch can check the power of the President is ____________-
a)
to override a President's veto with 2/3 vote
b)
refuse to pay the President
c)
fine the President for disagreeing with Congress
d)
impeach the President for disagreeing with Congress
76.
The term democracy means
“rule by __________ .”
a)
the mob
b)
the monarch
c)
the president
d)
the people
77.

Our democracy is divided into __________ branches.

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

78.
Guarantees freedom of religion
a)
1st Amendment
b)
3rd Amendment
c)
5th Amendment
d)
7th Amendment