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Government Term Review

Total questions: 22

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The process by which the courts examine law for constitutionality.

a)

Judicial Review

b)

checks and balances

c)

separation of powers

d)

federalism

2.

A system in which the powers of one branch of government are balanced by powers of another.

a)

popular sovereignty

b)

checks and balances

c)

judicial review

d)

limited government

3.

An example of this principle would be voting.

a)

federalism

b)

checks and balances

c)

judicial review

d)

popular sovereignty

4.

Division of the legislative, judicial, and executive branches is called what?

a)

federalism

b)

separation of powers

c)

checks and balances

d)

popular sovereignty

5.

This principle states that the government does NOT have TOTAL AUTHORITY.

a)

separation of powers

b)

limited government

c)

checks and balances

d)

federalism

6.

Sharing of powers between the state and national government.

a)

popular sovereignty

b)

federalism

c)

limited government

d)

separation of powers

7.

If a law does not follow the rules laid out in the constitution, it is...

a)

unconstituional

b)

confusing

c)

undecipherable

d)

illegal

8.

The process of making a formal written request by gathering signatures of support.

a)

voting

b)

debate

c)

referendum

d)

petition

9.

A group of one's peers who listen to evidence in a courtroom to determine the innocence or guilt of another person.

a)

forum

b)

political party

c)

jury

d)

judicial review

10.

Speaking freely, equal treatment, and pursuit of happiness are all examples of this.

a)

truth

b)

freedom

c)

honesty

d)

due process

11.

A group of people who come together to investigate, debate, make recommendations, and present their findings about matter of concern.

a)

jury

b)

committee

c)

majority

d)

court

12.

When a president disagrees with a law sent for approval, one of the actions that may be taken is ....

a)

debate

b)

veto

c)

referral

d)

public discussion

13.

The most powerful court in the United States is...

a)

District Court

b)

Supreme Court

c)

Congress

d)

Circuit Court

14.

Which branch has the power to sign a bill into a law.

a)

Legislative Branch

b)

Executive Branch

c)

Judicial Branch

15.

Which branch made the law regarding speed limits?

a)

Legislative Branch

b)

Executive Branch

c)

Judicial Branch

16.

Which branch has the power to override a veto?

a)

Legislative Branch

b)

Executive Branch

c)

Judicial Branch

17.

Which branch is the Supreme Court part of?

a)

Legislative Branch

b)

Executive Branch

c)

Judicial Branch

18.

Which branch is the president the leader of?

a)

Legislative Branch

b)

Executive Branch

c)

Judicial Branch

19.

Which branch do the senators and representatives make up?

a)

Legislative Branch

b)

Executive Branch

c)

Judicial Branch

20.

The power to MAKE rules in government is held by the...

a)

Secretary of State

b)

Legislative Branch

c)

Executive Branch

21.

The power to CARRY out rules in government is held by the...

a)

Executive Branch

b)

Judicial Branch

c)

Secretary of Labor

d)

Secretary of Transportation

22.

The power to SETTLE DISAGREEMENTS over the rules in our country is held by the...

a)

Judicial Branch

b)

Secretary of the Interior

c)

Legislative Branch

d)

Secretary of Defense