WorksheetsUnited States Government Final Exam
Total questions: 65
Worksheet time: 34mins
The type of government in which small groups of officials are elected to represent the people is known as
direct democracy
representative democracy
republican democracy
constitutional democracy
All of the following individuals are groups that make up the powerful elites in the elite theory of government except:
Educational leaders
Key corporate leaders
Military leaders
Key people in the mass media
Which enlightenment philosopher influenced Thomas Jefferson by stating that a just government will derive its powers from the consent of the people it governs, and protects citizen's life, liberty and property?
Thomas Hobbes
Jean Jacque Rousseau
Baron de Montesquieu
John Locke
What government existed from 1781 to 1788 that struggled with a weak central government and strong state governments?
Mayflower Compact
Articles of Confederation
Constitution
Fundamental Orders
What compromise was put into place that determined representation in a newly formed Congress?
Missouri Compromise
Virginia Compromise
New Jersey Compromise
Connecticut Compromise
Which principle divides our government into 3 co-equal branches of government?
separation of powers
checks and balances
federalism
full faith and credit
__________________________ are the actions that each branch of the federal government can take against the other two to ensure oversight.
Separation of powers
Checks and balances
Federalism
Privileges and Immunities
When power is shared between the national and state government, this is called
checks and balances.
federalism.
separation of powers.
extradition
What constitutional amendment states that powers not prohibited to the states are reserved to the states?
5th Amendment
7th Amendment
9th Amendment
10th Amendment
What Supreme decision ruled that the creation of a national bank was constitutional through the "necessary and proper clause" and forbid a state from taxing the bank via the Supremacy Clause of Article IV?
Marbury v. Madison
Lemon v. Kurtzman
McCulloch v. Maryland
Masterson v. Winchester
___________________________________ is where there are clear divisions between the responsibilities of the federal and state governments?
Dual Federalism
Cooperative Federalism
New Federalism
Fiscal Federalism
What type of federalism is also known as marble cake?
dual federalism
cooperative federalism
fiscal federalism
new federalism
________________________________ was an attempt by President Reagan to shift responsibility and power for domestic programs back to the states.
Reapportionment
Redistricting
Logrolling
Devolution
_______________________ is the process by which children learn values, beliefs about political culture.
Political ideology
Political efficacy
Political socialization
Political identity
________________________ is the extent to which citizens believe they can understand and influence government.
Political ideology
Political efficacy
Political socialization
Political identity
All of the following are linkage institutions except:
political parties
interest groups
mass media
caucus
Which of the following men wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
James Madison
George Washington
Alexander Hamilton
Which branch of government is responsible for making the laws and policies?
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
Bureaucracy
In __________________________, Madison argued that the remedy of the evils of factions and preserve liberty is a large extended republic.
Federalist #78
Federalist #59
Federalist #51
Federalist #10
Which of the following amendments gave all men regardless of race, color, or previous servitude the right to vote?
15th Amendment
19th Amendment
23rd Amendment
26th Amendment
Which of the following amendments gave citizens the ability to elect their senators?
15th Amendment
17th Amendment
19th Amendment
24th Amendment
Which branch of government is responsible for executing and enforcing the laws of this country?
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
Bureaucracy
How many electoral votes does a candidate need to become President of the United States?
100
270
435
535
Check all that apply. What are the qualifications to become President of the United States?
35 years of age
Citizen for at least 9 years
Live in the United States for at least 14 years
30 years of age
natural born citizen
Which of the branches of government has the responsibility of interpreting laws, trying criminals, and settling disputes between states?
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
Supreme Court
Which of the following founding fathers is considered the "Father of the Constitution?"
Thomas Jefferson
James Madison
George Washington
Alexander Hamilton
Identify all of the parties that are part of elections in the United States.
Republican
Democrat
Libertarian
Reform
Green
What type of primary allows only voters who have declared party loyalty to vote?
Runoff
Blanket
Closed
Open
What type of meeting is held by party members in each state to choose the party's choice for president (Iowa is the first)?
primary
caucus
petition
convention
Which type of money is given directly to candidates in political campaigns and must be reported?
hard money
soft money
regulated money
funny money
Which political party does Mr. Miller identify with and cast his vote?
Republican
Democrat
Libertarian
Tea Party
Green
Which linkage institution act as both a scorekeeper and gatekeeper when dealing with national political issues?
interest groups
political parties
elections
mass media
____________________________ is what the public thinks about a particular issue or set of issues at any point in time.
Political ideology
Public Opinion
Public Socialization
Political Efficacy
What are the names of the two parties found within the United States two-party system?
Libertarian
Republican
Socialist
Democrats
Tea
Select all that apply. What demographic groups are most likely to vote for a Democratic candidate?
Labor Union
African American
Most Farmers
Women
Business owners
What is a group of people with similar interests who try to influence government officials by lobbying and contributing campaign funds?
political parties
mass media
interest groups
Disney
Which of the following Supreme Court cases ruled that "corporations are people too?"
Citizen's United v. FEC
Buckley v. Valeo
McConnell v. FEC
Daffy Duck v. Elmer Fudd
An informal institution created by __________________________ for advice and included the Departments of War, State, and Treasury to help carry out the obligations of the executive branch.
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
James Madison
George Washington
What resolution was established to ensure that Congress would have more involvement in sending troops into military action?
Gulf of Mexico Resolution
War Powers Resolution
Persian Gulf Resolution
Gulf of Par 4 Resolution
What are the formal powers of the President to conduct war and make piece?
Commander-in-chief
Pardoning
Negotiating and Making treaties
Appointing and Receiving ambassadors
Signing and Vetoing Bills
In regards to special duties of the House of Representatives, which of the following deals with their electoral duty?
Choose the Vice President if no majority in the electoral college
Choose the President if no majority in the electoral college
Which of the following are special duties of the Senate below?
Initiate tax and revenue bills
Bring up articles of impeachment
Confirming all presidential appointments
Confirming all treaties
Conducting an impeachment trial
What process occurs every 10 years to determine the number of representatives that are assigned to each state?
Reapportionment
Redistricting
Gerrymandering
States have to _________________________ if they gain, lose, or a significant portion of the population of the state moves from one area to another.
reapportion
redistrict
gerrymander
What are the qualifications for a person wishing to run for the House of Representatives?
Citizen for at least 9 years
25 years of age
live within the district within the state
30 years of age
Citizen for at least 7 years
A Senator serves a term for _____ years.
2
4
6
8
Which of the following amendments gave citizens of D.C. the right to vote for President?
17th Amendment
19th Amendment
23rd Amendment
24th Amendment
The 1st Amendment to the Constitution contains all of the following freedoms ...
bear arms
religion
speech
press
petition
In the 5th Amendment, you have the right to remain silent and not testify against oneself, what is this called?
double jeopardy
self-incrimination
eminent domain
grand jury indictment
A prolonged speech to convince members of the Senate to delay, withdraw or kill a bill is known as a ________________________.
rider
caucus
boring
filibuster
When a Congressman/woman's bill has been in committee too long, they can start a _____________________________ to bring that bill directly to the floor.
pork-barrel legislation
cloture petition
discharge petition
"get-out-of-jail-free" petition
___________________________ are permanent committees found in Congress where most work is done.
Standing committees
Joint committees
Select committees
Conference committees
Who is the leader of the House of Representatives?
Vice President
President Pro Tempore
Speaker
Cruela De Ville
What special committee is appointed to resolve the differences in bills that are passed by both houses of Congress?
standing
select
joint
conference
The relationship between persons in the executive branch(bureaucracy), congressional committees, and special interest groups who are all invovled in one area of public policy is called a(n)
bermuda triangle
iron triangle
isosceles triangle
issue network
What kind of mandatory spending provides for all citizens who meet the requirements?
entitlements
discretionary
Medicaid
social security
Which department in the executive branch has the largest percentage of discretionary spending in the federal budget?
education
state
homeland security
defense
How many members sit on the Supreme Court of the United States?
5
7
9
11
How many justices have to agree to hear a case before it is put on the docket to be heard?
4
5
6
all
Which amendment gives people the right to an attorney?
4th
6th
7th
8th
What S.C.O.T.U.S. case ruled that compelling Amish students to attend school past the eight grade violated the free exercise clause found in the 1st Amendment?
Lemon v. Kurtzman
Wisconsin v. Yoder
Engel v. Vitale
Schenck v. U.S.
Which court case gave us the right to remain silent, anything we say can be used against us in a court of law, we have the right to an attorney, if you cannot afford one, one will be provided...?
Roe v. Wade
Gideon v. Wainwright
Tinker v. Des Moines
Miranda v. Arizona
What federal law called for gender equity?
Affirmative Action Law of 1998
Title IX
Civil Rights Act of 1964
Equal Rights Act of 2004
Who is the first president of the United States?
George of the Jungle
George Foreman
Curious George
George Washington
Who would you vote for in the 2024 election if this person ran for President?
Mr. Brad Miller
Mr. Dustin Godtfring
Mr. David Jones
Ms. Pamela Partin
