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WorksheetsL Government Final
Total questions: 104
Worksheet time: 51mins
The concept in which the national government and state governments share power
Federalism
nationalism
democracy
direct democracy
The Supreme Court Case the established symbolic speech protections through burning an American flag
Texas V Johnson
Heller V D.C
Gideon V. Wainwright
Engel V. Vitale
John Locke influenced the Declaration of Independence through
despotism
natural rights
due process of law
right to privacy
The largest compromise of the Constitution came with this branch
states
executive
legislative
judicial
The Constitutional Compromise between small and large states, involving representation resulted in
a bi-cameral legislature
a uni-cameral legislature
no legislature
strong state legislatures
Direct election of senators came with this amendment
15
19
17
26
This group is responsible for nominating the candidates and helping conduct the campaigns
lobbyists
interest groups
political parties
voters
After the popular vote in each state, this groups casts their ballots for the President
govenors
political parties
senators
electors
The Texas legislature mirrors Congress in that it is
responsible for coining money
appoints their officials
is bi-cameral
meets every year
This allows for the Supreme Court to interpret the Constitution
judicial review
jurisdiction
the constitution
the justices powers
After a Constitutional amendment is proposed who has to ratify it?
President
People
States
Congress
Wanted a strong national government and to adopt the Constitution as written
Anti-Federalists
Southerners
The monarchy
Federalists
All of the following describe third parties EXCEPT
steal votes from the party candidate
support issues major parties ignore
have success in major elections
are set up to fail due to the winner take all approach of presidential elections
All of the following are requirements for a member of the House of Representatives except
25
7 years a citizen
resident of the district they are elected from
have a political background for a profession
All of the following are requirements to serve in the Senate except
citizen of the united states since birth
At least 30 years old
a citizen for 9 years
be a resident of the state in which they are elected
Groups that look to lobby Congress and legislation
Interest groups
businesses
individuals
political campaigns
Locke, Hobbes, and Rousseau were all influential in the development of which theory of the origin of the state?
force theory
divine right
social contract
matriarchy
Governments ruled by a king or queen are called
dictatorships
democracies
monarchies
totalitarianships
A democracy is able to carry on through the
single rule of the person in charge
consent of the governed
capitalism
passing down of office from one generation to the next
Which theory states that government exists to serve the will of the people?
force theory
evolution theory
social contract theory
divine right theory
Which theory states that a strong leader was the origin of the state?
force theory
divine right theory
evolution theory
social contract theory
Which theory states that religion is the basis of authority
social contract theory
evolutionary theory
divine right theory
force theory
“We hold these truths to be self evident, that all men are created equal…” is from
The Constitution
The Articles of Confederation
The Declaration of Independence
The Bill of Rights
All of the following are weakness of the Articles of Confederation EXCEPT
it gave the government no power to tax
provided for a strong executive
did not provide for a federal court system
did not allow the raising up of an army
A representative democracy is most similar to
social contract
a republic
a monarchy
direct democracy
The group of people that wanted the bill of rights added to the Constitution before it would be ratified
federalists
anti-federalists
northerners
city dwellers and the well educated
Marbury Vs. Madison established
Judicial Independence
Judicial Review
Constitutional Justice
Supreme Law of the Land
The United States Supreme Court has two types of jurisdication
Primary and Secondary
Original and Primary
Appellate and Federal
Original and Appellate
Federal Judges are Appointed by
The Senate
The Congress
The President
The States
Federal Judges are confirmed by
The President
The Senate
The States
The People
The case that established the government could regulate speech for reasons of national safety or "clear and present danger"
Roe V. Wade
Texas V. Johnson
Schenck V. United States
Gideon V. Wainwright
You must be read your rights before being questioned or placed under arrest comes from
Miranda V Arizona
Gideon V Wainwright
The fourth amendment
McDonald V. Chicago
Police must have ______ before searching a suspect or their belongings, click all that apply
Search Warrant
Justifiable means
Probable cause
back-up
In Brown V. Board of Education the Supreme Court established which of the following
a school official can search a student for drugs
tuition for private schools is tax deductible
seperation of children in different schools by race is unconstitutional
silent prayer at the beginning of the school day is ok as long as the teacher doesn't lead it
Civil Liberties are defined as
all the decisions of the Supreme Court
the rights citizens have to sue their government
individuals legal and constitutional protections against the government
the right to be treated equally under the law
The right for your to practice any religion you want, or no religion at all is known as the
Free Exercise clause
Free Enterprise clause
Free Establishment clause
Religious tolerance clause
The fourth amendment protects us from
illegal search and seizure
government liability
unlawful imprisonment
self incrimination
This branch is known as the guardian of the civil rights in the United States
Legislative Branch
Judicial Branch
Executive Branch
The States
Which of the following is an example of a criminal case
a homeowner receives a surprise bill for a kitchen renovation
a bicyclist injured by a car seeks compensation
a parent seeks more child support from an ex-spouse
a store clerk is arrested for stealing cash from the register
Federal Justices serve for "good behavior" or "life" because
they do not have any checks on their power
they have independence from outside pressure or influences when they make decisions
the court will always interpret the law same
Presidents can ensure their party stays in power
The court case that decided students give up their free speech at school if it is obscene or contrary to school policy/law
Morse V Frederick
New York Times V. The United States
Brown V Board and Education
Obergfell V. Hodges
prohibits excessive bail, fines, and punishments
8th Amendment
15th Amendment
7th Amendment
Guarantees freedom of religion, speech, press, and the right to peacefully assemble.
13th Amendment
1st Amendment
6th Amendment
Guarantees the right to a trial by jury in criminal cases.
6th Amendment
5th Amendment
4th Amendment
Defines national citizenship and provides for equal protection under the law.
19th Amendment
14th Amendment
5th Amendment
4th Amendment
Allows searches and seizures to happen without a warrant
Prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures
Allows for searches and seizures on immigrants
All of the Above
Read more
Under the separation of powers outlined in the Constitution, laws are enforced by the
executive
legislative
judicial
states
Which branch of government has the power to make laws?
executive
judicial
legislative
beuacratic
The President’s power to veto an act of Congress is an example of
executive agreement
checks and balances
separation of power
supremacy clause
Amendments may be RATIFIED and added to the Constitution by
2/3rd of the Congress voting for it
3/4th of the States ratifying it
2/3rd of the States adopting it
the President signing it
Choosing candidates for public office is which function of political parties?
governmental
watchdog
nominating
lobbying
Criticizing the policies and behavior of the party in power is which function of political parties?
watch dog
seal of approval
informer
nominator
Making appointments to executive offices based on party is which function of political parties?
seal of approval
governmental
watch dog
nominator
Producing pamphlets, signs, buttons, and stickers, is which function of political parties?
informer
watchdog
governmental
nominating
After the Census, most new political lines for representation are drawn by
Congress
State Legislatures
third party groups
paid agencies representing the people
When districts are drawn unevenly among political, racial or geographic boundaries it is known as
Gerrymandered
census
partisanship
political malfunction
The major reason for nonvoting in U.S. elections is
illness on Election Day.
bad weather.
voter apathy / not caring
not allowed to vote due to incarceration
Voter turnout is highest in which type of election
local
off year
Congressional
Presidential
The most accurate means of assessing public opinion in modern times is through
political party platforms
scientific polling techniques.
personal contacts.
media opinions
Mass media most significantly affects politics by
focusing people’s attention on certain issues.
reporting the results of public opinion polls.
increasing the amount of time people are able to share their views
providing information on both parties.
Interest groups raise money to give to candidates and elected officeholders through
Congress
Political Parties
political action committees
lobbyists
Lobbying is the process by which group pressures are applied to
congressional members
presidential candidates
state governors
political party representatives
How many members are in the House of Representatives?
435
535
100
210
How many members are in the Senate?
435
210
100
2
The people who vote for a candidate are known as their
party members
constituents
voting pool
local supporters
The presiding officer of the House of Representatives is called
Vice President
House Whip
Speaker of the House
President Pro Tempore
The presiding officer of the Senate is also called
Vice President
Speaker of the House
governor
party whip
A committee created specifically to iron out the differences in a bill is called a
joint comittee
conference committee
shared committee
standing committee
The part of the Constitution that gives Congress implied powers or the power to make all laws which are necessary and proper is called
Elastic Clause
writ of habeas corpus
writ of mandamus
supremacy clause
All major presidential appointments must be approved by
Senate
Congress
House of Representatives
Supreme Court
The number of presidential electors from each state is determined by
each state’s population
the number of people each state has in Congress.
each of the major party’s national conventions.
the courts
To bring charges of wrongdoing against a high government official is
the elastic clause.
a writ of habeas corpus.
impeachment
warrant for arrest
The Presidents State of the Union address would fit under which job
Chief Legislature
Commander in Chief
Chief Diplomat
Chief of Party
When the President supports political officials running for office, for instance a Senator in a swing state, within his own party, he is serving under this job
Chief Diplomat
Chief Economist
Commander in Chief
Chief of party
If the President wants to send more troops overseas to bolster military bases, his ability to do so falls under
Commander in Chief
Chief of State
Chief Diplomat
Chief Legislature
When the President hosts the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom at the White House, what role is the president performing?
Commander in Chief
Chief Diplomat
Chief Legislator
Party Leader
Most of the powers of the Presidency are found in which part of the Constitution?
Article I
Article II
Article III
Article IV
The maximum number of years an individual can serve as President is
4
6
8
10
How many electoral votes are needed for a person to win the Presidency?
270
435
535
100
What amendment limits the President to 2 terms?
20
22
25
26
One of the Vice-President’s constitutional duties is to
introduce a bill in the Senate.
choose the President if there is no majority in the Electoral College.
Take over for the President if they die or are unable to perform their duties
lead the cabinet members
If no candidate receives a majority of electoral votes, who chooses the President?
Senate
State legislatures
House of Representatives
Electorate
To curb power this branch is the only one that can declare war
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
States
When a case begins with a trial in a local or state court, and then goes to a federal court, the lower court has
appellate jurisdiction
first jurisdiction
original jurisdiction
normal jurisdiction
A Supreme Court decision written by a justice that disagrees with the majority is called a
concurring opinion.
majority opinion.
dissenting opinion
opposing
Which Article of the Constitution deals with the federal judiciary?
Article I
Article II
Article III
Article IV
There are ____ justices on the Supreme Court.
5
6
8
9
The sum of money posted with a court as a guarantee that one will show up for one’s trial is
a fine
bail
presentment
given to the judge for their time
Under the ____________, suspects must be informed of their constitutional rights before police questioning
Miranda Rule
Exclusionary Rule
Rational basis test
concurring test
The doctrine that evidence obtained illegally may not be used in court is
Bill of Attainder
Ex post Facto
Exclusionary rule
self incrimination rule
A “wall of separation” between church and state is set up by the
Free Exercise Clause
Establishment Clause
Due Process Clause
Equal protection clause
One who brings a suit against someone else.
precedent
plaintiff
defendant
grand jury
One who is accused in a legal action
plaintiff
defendant
grand jury
criminal jury
Wrong doing against public order or society
criminal law
precedent
defense
grand juries
Previous court decisions which influence other decisions or similar cases
standing
precedent
legal history
legal binding
This body determines if there is enough evidence for a trial
Grand Jury
Judges
Trial Jury
Supreme Court
Constitutionally which branch has the power to interpret the law
President
Judiciary
Legislative
Executive
