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WorksheetsAP GoPO Foundations of American Govt Final Review
Total questions: 133
Worksheet time: 1hrs 27mins
In order to pass an amendment, it must pass by what percentage at the national level?
3/4
2/3
3/5
50% +1
9/13
In order to pass an amendment, it must pass by what percentage at the state level?
3/4
2/3
3/5
50% +1
9/13
What does impeachment mean?
removal from office
conviction of a crime
formal accusation of wrongdoing
Who can formally initiate the impeachment process?
the House of Representatives
any citizen of the United States
the President
Where does the impeachment trial take place?
The White House
The Senate
The Supreme Court
How many votes are required for conviction of a president or vice president?
a simple majority
a unanimous vote
a supermajority
Which part of the legislative branch acts as the judge and jury?
House of Representatives
Senate
neither
both
Which branch of government starts the process of impeachment?
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
Who acts as judge if the President or Vice President is being impeached?
House of Representatives
Senate
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
Speaker of the House
Which section of government has the power to begin the process of impeachment?
House of Representatives
Senate
Supreme Court
The President's Cabinet
In what ways can the Executive Branch check the Judicial Branch? Check all that apply.
Nominate Judges
Declare Judicial Review Unconstitutional
Veto Bills
Pardon people convicted of a federal crime
The Judicial Branch can Impeach the President.
True
False
The President can check the Legislative Branch by calling special sessions of Congress.
True
False
What is the Leguslature made up of?
The Senate and the Upper House
The Senate and the House of Representatives
The Senate and the Police
The Senate and the judiciary
What is the House of Representatives also called?
Lower House
Upper House
Middle House
Legislature
In a separation of powers system, the power of government is not given to any one branch. Instead, power is divided and shared amongst different branches.
True
False
The legislative branch has the power to
enforce new laws
create new laws
apply new laws
all of the above
The executive branch has the power to
create new laws
apply new laws
enforce new laws
all of the above
the judicial branch has the power to
interpret or apply new laws
enforce new laws
create new laws
all of the above
Which of the following is a power of the Executive Branch
The power to veto laws
The power to declare an action unconstitutional
The power to overthrow a veto
The power to impeach a public official
Which of the following is a power of the Legislative Branch
The power to veto legislation
The power to approve presidential appointments
The power to declare an action unconstitutional
The power to appoint Supreme Court Justices
Which of the following is a power of the Judicial Branch
The power to declare an action unconstitutional
The power to approve presidential appointments
The power to propose new laws
The power to appoint members to the President's cabinet
The power to declare an action unconstitutional
Judicial review
Executive order
Treaty
Appoint
Which branch makes treaties with other countries?
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
Which branch appoints judges, ambassadors, and secretaries?
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
Which branch of the government can veto laws (legislation)?
Executive (President)
Legislative (Congress)
Judicial (Supreme Court)
Which branch confirms or oks an appointment of a judge?
Executive (President)
Legislative (Congress)
Judicial (Supreme) Court
Each state has ------- senators
1
2
25
50
The House of Representatives has how many members?
each states has 2 members
it is based on population of the state
The President chooses members
The Supreme Court has how many members?
5
10
9
What is the job of the legislative branch
to interpret laws
to create laws
to enforce laws
Who can Declare War?
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
Who negotiates foreign treaties?
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
The legislative process at the national level of government reflects the intent of the framers of the Constitution to create a legislature that would be
less powerful than the executive.
slow and deliberate in the lawmaking process.
able to involve as many citizens as possible in the lawmaking process.
able to ensure that all citizens are equally represented.
The supremacy clause in the Constitution states that
federal law takes precedence over state law when the laws conflict.
only Congress may declare war.
the federal government has the right to regulate interstate commerce.
the Supreme Court has the power to overturn decisions of lower courts.
Of the following, the most significant difference between the Constitution of 1787 and the Articles of Confederation was that the Constitution
made states sovereign over the national government, while the Articles were based on national sovereignty.
provided for a presidential system of government, while the Articles provided for a parliamentary system of government.
created a dominant national executive, while the Articles established a dominant national legislature.
provided for a strong national government with many powers, while the Articles created a weak central government with few independent powers.
Which of the following clauses in the Constitution justifies the “implied powers doctrine?”
The necessary and proper clause
The privileges and immunities clause
The contract clause
The executive power clause
The Connecticut (Great) Compromise drafted at the Constitutional Convention of 1787 is significant for which of the following reasons?
It established the presidential system and gave the United States Supreme Court power to serve as the ultimate arbiter of constitutional disputes.
It provided equality of representation among the states in both the House of Representatives and the Senate.
It proposed a Senate with equal representation for each state and a House of Representatives with membership established according to the population of each state.
It denied Congress the power to establish tariffs on exported merchandise.
The United States Constitution says that Congress has the power to coin money. This is an example of
an enumerated power.
an implied power.
a reserved power.
a concurrent power.
The Articles of Confederation implemented the principle of
a strong national government.
a unified system of taxes.
an independent judiciary.
state sovereignty.
The framers of the Constitution intended to establish
a representative republic.
a direct democracy.
a socialist democracy.
a parliamentary republic.
Which of the following constitutional provisions broadened the power of Congress?
The necessary and proper clause
The equal protection clause
The Tenth Amendment
The eminent domain provision in the Fifth Amendment
According to James Madison, which of the following best controls the effects of faction?
Direct democracy
The popular election of state judges
A large republic
The creation of a merit-based civil service
The clause in the United States Constitution that states that federal law will prevail in the event of a conflict between federal and state law is known as the
necessary and proper clause.
supremacy clause.
presentment clause.
equal protection clause.
The Constitutional Convention sought to replace the Articles of Confederation because they
created a large central government.
guaranteed a separation of powers.
failed to provide for states’ rights.
did not have the ability to tax and provide for the common defense.
A pivotal event that symbolized the problems with the Articles of Confederation and demonstrated the need to reform the Articles was
Shays’s Rebellion.
Nat Turner’s Rebellion.
the failure of all states to send troops for defense against a new British attack.
a national tax to help pay the debt incurred by the Revolutionary War.
The primary economic failure of the Articles of Confederation was that
national debt needed to be paid off by individual states.
Congress could not collect taxes.
there was no system for states to pay back their debts.
individuals were taxed directly by the national government.
The first constitution of the United States
Constitution
Northwest Ordinance
Bill of Rights
Articles of Confederation
According to the Declaration of Independence, what are our natural rights?
Equal protection under the law
Freedom of religion, speech, and assembly
Property
Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness
According to the Declaration of Independence, where does the power of government come from?
A higher power
The people of the country
The Constitution
The Declaration of Independence
Why did the Articles of Confederation create a WEAK national government
Most Americans were still loyal to Britain
Most Americans were afraid of giving the government too much power
Most Americans were uncertain about a democratic government
Most Americans were unwilling to send delegates to Congress
Section of Article IV of the Constitution that ensures judicial decrees and contracts made in one state will be binding and enforceable in any other state.
Supremacy Clause
Necessary and Proper Clause
Full Faith and Credit Clause
Privileges and Immunities Clause
1st Constitution of the U.S. 1781-1788, weaknesses included no executive, no judicial, no power to tax, no power to regulate trade, states were sovereign.
U.S. Constitution
English Bill of Rights
Articles of Confederation
Declaration of Independence
Under the Constitution this body holds the actual power to elect the president, electors are chosen by state legislatures, and electoral votes based on a states total number of members of Congress.
Supreme Court
Congress
House of Representatives
Electoral College
A clause in Article I, section 8, of the Constitution that gives Congress the power to do whatever it deems necessary and constitutional to meet its enumerated obligations; the basis for the implied powers, allows for a broad interpretation of Federal power.
Supremacy Clause
Necessary and Proper Clause
Full Faith and Credit Clause
Privileges and Immunities Clause
Part of Article IV of the Constitution guaranteeing that the citizens of each state are afforded the same rights as citizens of all other states.
Supremacy Clause
Necessary and Proper Clause
Full Faith and Credit Clause
Privileges and Immunities Clause
Powers granted directly to the national government by the Constitution.
Reserved Powers
Enumerated (Expressed Powers)
Denied Powers
Implied Powers
Powers not specifically granted to the federal government or denied to the states belong to the states and the people, outlined in the 10th Amendment.
Reserved Powers
Enumerated (Expressed Powers)
Denied Powers
Implied Powers
Powers given to the Federal government under the Necessary and Proper Clause of the Constitution.
Reserved Powers
Enumerated (Expressed Powers)
Denied Powers
Implied Powers
Idea that the government's authority is created by and subject to the will of the people.
Limited Government
Federalism
Checks and Balances
Separation of Powers
Popular Sovereignty
