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WorksheetsGovernment Final Review
Total questions: 78
Worksheet time: 20hrs 30mins
A grand jury
decides the guilt or innocence of those
accused of crimes.
conducts its proceedings in public.
issues an indictment when it finds
enough evidence to warrant a trial.
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?
mass migration from southern states to
western territories
economic and political instability in
every state
unfair taxation of some citizens without
representation in Congress
What did the smaller states fear during the framing of the Constitution that led to a series of compromise proposals?
They were worried that the larger states would have the power to regulate interstate commerce
They were worried that the larger states would have greater representation in Congress and would dominate the government
They were worried that the smaller states would be unable to participate in the slave trade.
The concept known as ____ means that basic powers are distributed among three distinct branches of government.
constitutionalism
separation of powers
limited government
Which of the following is NOT a method of proposing a formal Constitutional amendment
It may be proposed by a national
convention and ratified by conventions in two thirds of the States.
It may be proposed by a two-thirds vote in each house of Congress and be ratified by three fourths of the State legislatures.
It may be proposed by Congress and then ratified by conventions in three fourths of the States
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
As the President of the United States,
Clinton had exclusive authority over Congress.
As commander in chief, the President can
declare war if conditions set forth in the War-Peace Agreement are met.
As the commander in chief, Clinton used his power to make an informal amendment without congressional approval
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?
borrow money
coin money
regulate foreign trade
A fugitive from justice in one state is captured in another state. According to the laws of extradition, what will happen to this person?
The fugitive will be tried in the state
where he or she was captured.
The fugitive must appear before the
supreme court in the state where the crime was committed.
The fugitive will be returned to the
state that has jurisdiction over the crime.
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?
privileges and immunities clause
full faith and credit clause
interstate compact clause
What does the Constitutional principle of judicial review mean?
People are the source of any and all
government power.
Government is restricted in what it may
do, and each individual has rights the government cannot take away.
the power of a court to determine the
constitutionality of a governmental action
Why are political parties considered a vital link between the people and their government?
The only way to be nominated for
President is by affiliation with a major political party.
They are considered the principal means by which the will of the people is made known to the government
They are considered the only way of decentralizing the power of the government.
Why should the major political parties be concerned about a strong minor party candidate on the ballot for President?
Historically, fewer people vote when
there are more than two candidates on the ballot.
Minor party candidates are unable to
take clear-cut stands on controversial issues.
Minor party candidates can pull a large
number of votes from either party, causing an upset.
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?
It gives the power to business owners, who have used it to gain monopolies and power internationally
It gives the power to the courts, which have used it to greatly limit the powers of state and local governments.
It gives the power to the states, and this power has greatly expanded the growth of the American electorate.
Which of the following is a reason for voter registration?
to prove a potential voter’s ability to read and write
to prove payment of property taxes
to prevent fraudulent voting
The Civil Rights Act of 1964 continued a pattern established by earlier Civil Rights legislation that emphasized
legislative action to overcome racial barriers and the use of state courts to protect minority voter literacy testing.
judicial action to overcome racial
barriers and the use of federal court-ordered injunctions.
voting rights for all Americans,
including women and African Americans.
If someone has no sense of political efficacy, how would this affect his or her voting behavior?
The person lacks any sense of his or her own influence or effectiveness in politics, so the person probably would not vote.
The person does not understand politics, so he or she probably would vote only in school board elections.
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.
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?
get the endorsement of a state legislature
commandeer a national party convention
match government mandated campaign funds
What impact does the mass media have on the public agenda?
It has no impact because top political
figures do not pay attention to these sources.
It has made candidates far more
dependent on party organizations.
It focuses the public’s attention on
specific issues.
Today, lobbyists are people who
are hired by the government to act as
watchdogs over the political process.
work within the governmental process to
affect policies.
work outside the political system to
meet a group’s needs.
Which is NOT a reason why the Framers of the Constitution set up a bicameral legislature
They were familiar with the British form
of government, which had two houses.
They created two houses to settle the
conflict between the larger and smaller states.
They expected a legislature with two
houses would streamline the process of government.
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?
Congress passed the Voter Registration
Act of 1997.
Congress lowered the age of a member of
the House to 26.
He celebrated his twenty-fifth birthday.
Why is a senator’s term in office different in length than that of a representative’s?
Senators’ terms are shorter because they
require less experience than representatives do.
Senators’ terms are longer so they can
be staggered; therefore, a majority of senators is always experienced.
Senators’ terms are limited to only one
term in office; therefore their term in office is longer.
Congress shares powers with the President in the field of foreign affairs. What other powers do Congress and the President share?
judicial powers
postal powers
war powers
What is the implied power expressed by the Necessary and Proper Clause in the Constitution
Congress’s ability to make laws is
severely limited by the Constitution.
Congress must follow a concrete
interpretation of the Constitution.
Congress can make any law that it deems
appropriate.
What nonlegislative action has the Senate performed only during the presidencies of Andrew Johnson and Bill Clinton?
voted to acquit
voted to impeach
declared bankruptcy
What feature of the position of Speaker of the House makes it a more powerful position than that of president of the Senate?
The Speaker of the House is the elected
presiding officer and the leader of the majority party.
The Speaker of the House is not a member
of the body over which he or she presides.
The president of the Senate is always
the leader of the minority party.
If a bill receives congressional approval by both the House and the Senate, why does the bill not immediately become a law?
The bill still must receive the approval
of the conference committee that sponsored the legislation.
The bill must be voted on in the next
election.
The President has the option to sign it,
veto it, or allow it to become law without signing it within ten days.
Which of the following is NOT a federal crime specifically mentioned in the Constitution
counterfeiting
treason
Kidnapping
As directed by Article I of the Constitution, when are congressional seats reapportioned?
following each Presidential election
by popular demand
after each decennial census
Who introduces bills in the House of Representatives?
members of the House
the President of the United States
lobbyists
The purpose of a filibuster is to
invoke the rule of cloture.
prevent action on a bill.
overrule a Presidential veto.
Congress’s power to create federal courts is an example of
power over territories.
implied powers.
constitutional checks and balances.
believed in Constitution ____ ; Strong central Government Alexander Hamilton
James Madison
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
Which of the following determines who holds the position of Speaker of the House
the President
the House
the Senate
What happens after a bill has been passed and signed by the Speaker of the House?
It is approved by the members of the
House.
It is carried to the Senate and placed
on the Senate president’s desk.
It is delivered to the President of the
United States.
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?
chief of state and commander in chief
chief legislator and chief diplomat
chief of state and chief diplomat
Why could presidential candidate “A” lose a presidential election despite receiving more votes than candidate “B”?
Candidate “A” received more electoral
votes than candidate “B,” but the votes were from smaller states.
Candidate “B” received more electoral votes than Candidate “A.”
Candidate “A” won the majority of electoral votes but lost the popular vote
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?
declare the law unconstitutional and
send it back to the courts
ignore the law
decide how and in what way to apply the
law
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.
chief diplomat
leader of the free world
commander in chief
President’s legislative power : veto
____ : grant pardons
President’s judicial power
President’s executive power
President’s imperial power
How is the President’s Cabinet chosen?
appointed by the President and confirmed
by Congress
appointed by the President and confirmed
by the Senate
appointed by the President and confirmed
by the Supreme Court
Which Constitutional Amendment guarantees the right of the people to assemble peaceably?
1st
2nd
4th
this amendment is the procedure to elect the president and vice president
17
12
19
22
this amendment gave African Americans the right to citizenship
14
17
21
18
this amendment gave congress the power to collect income tax
22
25
16
19
this amendment allows senators to be elected by popular vote
20
16
14
17
this amendment allowed women to vote
19
21
26
11
this amendment repelled the 18 amendment
22
21
24
26
this amendment says the president can only serve 2 terms or two years
22
23
20
24
this amendment bans poll tax to vote
21
24
26
22
this amendment states if the president dies the vice president becomes the new president
20
22
24
25
How is the number of members in the House of Representatives determined?
Equality
How big the state is
The state's population
The President picks
How many members of the House of Representatives are there?
100
435
320
265
What is the term length of a member of the House of Representatives?
Life
2 years
4 years
6 years
How many members are in the Senate?
50
435
100
310
Who is the leader of the Senate?
Senator-in-chief
Secretary of State
Superintendent of the Senate
Vice President
What is the term length of a Senator?
6 years
5 years
2 years
4 years
Congress is considered a bicameral body because...
The Great Compromise established equal representation in the House.
It has a House of Representatives and a Senate.
It has 535 members.
The Legislative branch is more powerful than the Executive branch.
Which one of the following choices is an expressed/enumerated power of Congress?
Establish Prisons
Create Schools
Create treaties
Coin money
“rule by __________ .”
Our democracy is divided into __________ branches.
1
2
3
4
