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United States Government Final Exam

Total questions: 65

Worksheet time: 34mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The type of government in which small groups of officials are elected to represent the people is known as

a)

direct democracy

b)

representative democracy

c)

republican democracy

d)

constitutional democracy

2.

All of the following individuals are groups that make up the powerful elites in the elite theory of government except:

a)

Educational leaders

b)

Key corporate leaders

c)

Military leaders

d)

Key people in the mass media

3.

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?

a)

Thomas Hobbes

b)

Jean Jacque Rousseau

c)

Baron de Montesquieu

d)

John Locke

4.

What government existed from 1781 to 1788 that struggled with a weak central government and strong state governments?

a)

Mayflower Compact

b)

Articles of Confederation

c)

Constitution

d)

Fundamental Orders

5.

What compromise was put into place that determined representation in a newly formed Congress?

a)

Missouri Compromise

b)

Virginia Compromise

c)

New Jersey Compromise

d)

Connecticut Compromise

6.

Which principle divides our government into 3 co-equal branches of government?

a)

separation of powers

b)

checks and balances

c)

federalism

d)

full faith and credit

7.

__________________________ are the actions that each branch of the federal government can take against the other two to ensure oversight.

a)

Separation of powers

b)

Checks and balances

c)

Federalism

d)

Privileges and Immunities

8.

When power is shared between the national and state government, this is called

a)

checks and balances.

b)

federalism.

c)

separation of powers.

d)

extradition

9.

What constitutional amendment states that powers not prohibited to the states are reserved to the states?

a)

5th Amendment

b)

7th Amendment

c)

9th Amendment

d)

10th Amendment

10.

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?

a)

Marbury v. Madison

b)

Lemon v. Kurtzman

c)

McCulloch v. Maryland

d)

Masterson v. Winchester

11.

___________________________________ is where there are clear divisions between the responsibilities of the federal and state governments?

a)

Dual Federalism

b)

Cooperative Federalism

c)

New Federalism

d)

Fiscal Federalism

12.

What type of federalism is also known as marble cake?

a)

dual federalism

b)

cooperative federalism

c)

fiscal federalism

d)

new federalism

13.

________________________________ was an attempt by President Reagan to shift responsibility and power for domestic programs back to the states.

a)

Reapportionment

b)

Redistricting

c)

Logrolling

d)

Devolution

14.

_______________________ is the process by which children learn values, beliefs about political culture.

a)

Political ideology

b)

Political efficacy

c)

Political socialization

d)

Political identity

15.

________________________ is the extent to which citizens believe they can understand and influence government.

a)

Political ideology

b)

Political efficacy

c)

Political socialization

d)

Political identity

16.

All of the following are linkage institutions except:

a)

political parties

b)

interest groups

c)

mass media

d)

caucus

17.

Which of the following men wrote the Declaration of Independence?

a)

Thomas Jefferson

b)

James Madison

c)

George Washington

d)

Alexander Hamilton

18.

Which branch of government is responsible for making the laws and policies?

a)

Legislative

b)

Executive

c)

Judicial

d)

Bureaucracy

19.

In __________________________, Madison argued that the remedy of the evils of factions and preserve liberty is a large extended republic.

a)

Federalist #78

b)

Federalist #59

c)

Federalist #51

d)

Federalist #10

20.

Which of the following amendments gave all men regardless of race, color, or previous servitude the right to vote?

a)

15th Amendment

b)

19th Amendment

c)

23rd Amendment

d)

26th Amendment

21.

Which of the following amendments gave citizens the ability to elect their senators?

a)

15th Amendment

b)

17th Amendment

c)

19th Amendment

d)

24th Amendment

22.

Which branch of government is responsible for executing and enforcing the laws of this country?

a)

Legislative

b)

Executive

c)

Judicial

d)

Bureaucracy

23.

How many electoral votes does a candidate need to become President of the United States?

a)

100

b)

270

c)

435

d)

535

24.

Check all that apply. What are the qualifications to become President of the United States?

a)

35 years of age

b)

Citizen for at least 9 years

c)

Live in the United States for at least 14 years

d)

30 years of age

e)

natural born citizen

25.

Which of the branches of government has the responsibility of interpreting laws, trying criminals, and settling disputes between states?

a)

Legislative

b)

Executive

c)

Judicial

d)

Supreme Court

26.

Which of the following founding fathers is considered the "Father of the Constitution?"

a)

Thomas Jefferson

b)

James Madison

c)

George Washington

d)

Alexander Hamilton

27.

Identify all of the parties that are part of elections in the United States.

a)

Republican

b)

Democrat

c)

Libertarian

d)

Reform

e)

Green

28.

What type of primary allows only voters who have declared party loyalty to vote?

a)

Runoff

b)

Blanket

c)

Closed

d)

Open

29.

What type of meeting is held by party members in each state to choose the party's choice for president (Iowa is the first)?

a)

primary

b)

caucus

c)

petition

d)

convention

30.

Which type of money is given directly to candidates in political campaigns and must be reported?

a)

hard money

b)

soft money

c)

regulated money

d)

funny money

31.

Which political party does Mr. Miller identify with and cast his vote?

a)

Republican

b)

Democrat

c)

Libertarian

d)

Tea Party

e)

Green

32.

Which linkage institution act as both a scorekeeper and gatekeeper when dealing with national political issues?

a)

interest groups

b)

political parties

c)

elections

d)

mass media

33.

____________________________ is what the public thinks about a particular issue or set of issues at any point in time.

a)

Political ideology

b)

Public Opinion

c)

Public Socialization

d)

Political Efficacy

34.

What are the names of the two parties found within the United States two-party system?

a)

Libertarian

b)

Republican

c)

Socialist

d)

Democrats

e)

Tea

35.

Select all that apply. What demographic groups are most likely to vote for a Democratic candidate?

a)

Labor Union

b)

African American

c)

Most Farmers

d)

Women

e)

Business owners

36.

What is a group of people with similar interests who try to influence government officials by lobbying and contributing campaign funds?

a)

political parties

b)

mass media

c)

interest groups

d)

Disney

37.

Which of the following Supreme Court cases ruled that "corporations are people too?"

a)

Citizen's United v. FEC

b)

Buckley v. Valeo

c)

McConnell v. FEC

d)

Daffy Duck v. Elmer Fudd

38.

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.

a)

John Adams

b)

Thomas Jefferson

c)

James Madison

d)

George Washington

39.

What resolution was established to ensure that Congress would have more involvement in sending troops into military action?

a)

Gulf of Mexico Resolution

b)

War Powers Resolution

c)

Persian Gulf Resolution

d)

Gulf of Par 4 Resolution

40.

What are the formal powers of the President to conduct war and make piece?

a)

Commander-in-chief

b)

Pardoning

c)

Negotiating and Making treaties

d)

Appointing and Receiving ambassadors

e)

Signing and Vetoing Bills

41.

In regards to special duties of the House of Representatives, which of the following deals with their electoral duty?

a)

Choose the Vice President if no majority in the electoral college

b)

Choose the President if no majority in the electoral college

42.

Which of the following are special duties of the Senate below?

a)

Initiate tax and revenue bills

b)

Bring up articles of impeachment

c)

Confirming all presidential appointments

d)

Confirming all treaties

e)

Conducting an impeachment trial

43.

What process occurs every 10 years to determine the number of representatives that are assigned to each state?

a)

Reapportionment

b)

Redistricting

c)

Gerrymandering

44.

States have to _________________________ if they gain, lose, or a significant portion of the population of the state moves from one area to another.

a)

reapportion

b)

redistrict

c)

gerrymander

45.

What are the qualifications for a person wishing to run for the House of Representatives?

a)

Citizen for at least 9 years

b)

25 years of age

c)

live within the district within the state

d)

30 years of age

e)

Citizen for at least 7 years

46.

A Senator serves a term for _____ years.

a)

2

b)

4

c)

6

d)

8

47.

Which of the following amendments gave citizens of D.C. the right to vote for President?

a)

17th Amendment

b)

19th Amendment

c)

23rd Amendment

d)

24th Amendment

48.

The 1st Amendment to the Constitution contains all of the following freedoms ...

a)

bear arms

b)

religion

c)

speech

d)

press

e)

petition

49.

In the 5th Amendment, you have the right to remain silent and not testify against oneself, what is this called?

a)

double jeopardy

b)

self-incrimination

c)

eminent domain

d)

grand jury indictment

50.

A prolonged speech to convince members of the Senate to delay, withdraw or kill a bill is known as a ________________________.

a)

rider

b)

caucus

c)

boring

d)

filibuster

51.

When a Congressman/woman's bill has been in committee too long, they can start a _____________________________ to bring that bill directly to the floor.

a)

pork-barrel legislation

b)

cloture petition

c)

discharge petition

d)

"get-out-of-jail-free" petition

52.

___________________________ are permanent committees found in Congress where most work is done.

a)

Standing committees

b)

Joint committees

c)

Select committees

d)

Conference committees

53.

Who is the leader of the House of Representatives?

a)

Vice President

b)

President Pro Tempore

c)

Speaker

d)

Cruela De Ville

54.

What special committee is appointed to resolve the differences in bills that are passed by both houses of Congress?

a)

standing

b)

select

c)

joint

d)

conference

55.

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)

a)

bermuda triangle

b)

iron triangle

c)

isosceles triangle

d)

issue network

56.

What kind of mandatory spending provides for all citizens who meet the requirements?

a)

entitlements

b)

discretionary

c)

Medicaid

d)

social security

57.

Which department in the executive branch has the largest percentage of discretionary spending in the federal budget?

a)

education

b)

state

c)

homeland security

d)

defense

58.

How many members sit on the Supreme Court of the United States?

a)

5

b)

7

c)

9

d)

11

59.

How many justices have to agree to hear a case before it is put on the docket to be heard?

a)

4

b)

5

c)

6

d)

all

60.

Which amendment gives people the right to an attorney?

a)

4th

b)

6th

c)

7th

d)

8th

61.

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?

a)

Lemon v. Kurtzman

b)

Wisconsin v. Yoder

c)

Engel v. Vitale

d)

Schenck v. U.S.

62.

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...?

a)

Roe v. Wade

b)

Gideon v. Wainwright

c)

Tinker v. Des Moines

d)

Miranda v. Arizona

63.

What federal law called for gender equity?

a)

Affirmative Action Law of 1998

b)

Title IX

c)

Civil Rights Act of 1964

d)

Equal Rights Act of 2004

64.

Who is the first president of the United States?

a)

George of the Jungle

b)

George Foreman

c)

Curious George

d)

George Washington

65.

Who would you vote for in the 2024 election if this person ran for President?

a)

Mr. Brad Miller

b)

Mr. Dustin Godtfring

c)

Mr. David Jones

d)

Ms. Pamela Partin