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Total questions: 94

Worksheet time: 2hrs 34mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
How many electoral votes does it take to win the Presidency?
a)
270
b)
538
c)
100
d)
27
2.
Which of the following is a function of a political party?
a)
Supports candidates with money
b)
influence the laws
c)
watchdog over the other political party
d)
all the baove
3.
The two party system developed in America largely because
a)
The Constitution demanded it
b)
Two competing views over how the Constitution should be interpreted
c)
It was agreed upon after the Civil War
d)
President Washington created the tradition
4.
The final step in the American election process is
a)
The general election
b)
The primary elections
c)
The national convention
d)
the Electoral College
5.
Which of the following is false, in regards to elections in America?
a)
The popular vote winner may not win the Electoral Vote
b)
The House of Representatives determines the winner if no one receives the needed electoral vote
c)
Candidates must get 270 votes to win the electoral vote
d)
All states get equal say in the Electoral College
6.
The two major parties in America today are
a)
Federalist and Democratic Republicans
b)
Federalist and Anti Federalists
c)
Democrat and Republicans
d)
We have a multi-party system
7.
Which of the following statements would NOT be found on the Republican party platform?
a)
Tend to be conservative
b)
Do not want government involvement in business
c)
Support welfare
d)
Stricter immigration laws
8.
Which of the following statements would NOT be found on the Democrat party platform
a)
Pro choice on abortion
b)
Government intervention to promote equality
c)
more liberal on social issues
d)
supports a person's right to own a gun
9.
The donkey is the political symbol for
a)
Democrats
b)
Republicans
c)
Federalist
d)
Democratic Republican
10.
The elephant is the political symbol for which political party
a)
Democrat
b)
Republican
c)
Federalist
d)
Democratic Republican
11.
Electoral representation is based on
a)
When your state became a state
b)
whether you have a caucus or a primary
c)
number of representatives and senators you have
d)
equality; everyone gets 3
12.
Who was involved with Watergate?
a)
Bill Clinton
b)
Richard Nixon
c)
George W. Bush
d)
Andrew Johnson
13.
Which is NOT an example of the government providing Domestic Tranquility?
a)
Police officer enforces speeding laws
b)
National Guard keeps peace at rallies
c)
Military invades a threatening country
d)
Traffic light keeps order on the roads
14.
A health group asks legislators to pass tougher antipollution laws. This is an example of...
a)
detecting bias
b)
registering to vote
c)
lobbying
d)
nominating a candidate
15.
Focusing public attention on certain issues is one way the _________ affects elections.
a)
bandwagon
b)
media
c)
electorate
d)
political spectrum
16.
The most important function of political parties is to...
a)
hold campaign rallies
b)
organize debates
c)
conduct opinion polls
d)
help candidates win elections
17.
Methods used by voters to evaluate campaign messages include which of the following strategies?
a)
getting a license, registering to vote
b)
detecting bias, evaluating sources, separating fact from fiction
c)
lobbying Congress, attending a fundraiser
d)
joining a political party, seeking public office
18.
Barack Obama comparing himself to John F. Kennedy while running for President is an example of which propaganda technique?
a)
transfer
b)
bandwagon
c)
name calling
d)
glittering generality
19.
In order to win elections, political parties...
a)
try to attract only liberal voters
b)
try to appeal to moderate voters, not extremes
c)
take the same position on the issues as their opponents
d)
avoid using propaganda techniques
20.
Factors that predict which citizens will vote include...
a)
religion, marital status
b)
political district, party membership
c)
campaign costs, party platform
d)
age, income, education
21.
US citizenship, state residence, and being at least 18 years old are requirements of...
a)
voting
b)
running for office
c)
joining a party
d)
joining an interest group
22.
One role of mass media in the election process is...
a)
identifying candidates
b)
holding elections
c)
nominating candidates
d)
counting votes
23.
Introducing new ideas and revolving around a political personality contribute to the formation of...
a)
campaign issues
b)
primary elections
c)
third parties
d)
crop circles
24.
Third parties can impact elections by...
a)
winning national elections
b)
raising large amounts of money
c)
supporting the two main parties
d)
acting as a spoiler
25.

What is a candidate?

a)

A part of the country.

b)

A person who is trying to get elected.

c)

A type of vote.

26.

Locke argued that we had 3 main natural rights. What are they? (Select 3)

a)

Life

b)

Liberty

c)

Pursuit of Happiness

d)

Property

27.

According to John Locke, if the government didn't protect the people's natural rights, what could the people do?

a)

Overthrow the government

b)

Petition the government for their rights

c)

Nothing, the people don't have rights

28.

Which American Founding Father did John Locke influence the most?

a)

Ben Franklin

b)

George Washington

c)

John Adams

d)

Thomas Jefferson

29.

John Locke believed that all people had:

a)

Natural Rights

b)

Individual rights

c)

Some rights

30.

What were John Locke's 3 natural rights?

a)

Life, Liberty, pursuit of happiness

b)

Live, Laugh, Love

c)

Life, Liberty, Property

d)

Life, Speech, Religion

31.

What is a social contract?

a)

an agreement among the members of a society

b)

book written by Montesquieu

c)

Taylor Swift's next album title

d)

test given to citizens every two years

32.

With ideas like the Separation of Powers, Baron de Montesquieu influenced this American document.

a)

The Declaration of Independence

b)

The Bill of Rights

c)

The Magna Carta

d)

The Constitution

33.

Montesquieu believed that liberty is ______________.

a)

Being able to speak without being held back

b)

Being able to act without being held back

c)

Not having to follow rules or laws

d)

The peace of mind that comes from being safe

34.

In England, the role of the Parliament was to ___________.

a)

Create Laws

b)

Enforce Laws

c)

Interpret Laws

d)

All of the above

35.

In England, the role of the Courts was to ___________.

a)

Create Laws

b)

Enforce Laws

c)

Interpret Laws

d)

All of the above

36.

Breaking up power between the 3 branches of government is called ______________.

a)

Checks and Balances

b)

Separation of Powers

c)

Liberty

d)

Checks of Power

37.
The Daily Mouth wrote an article about how a senator cheated on a law school exam. Why would the senator be able to sue?
a)
he could sue the paper for libel and win if he proved the writer had a grudge
b)
he could sue for slander and win if the writer had a grudge
c)
he could sue for libel and win if he could prove accusations untrue
d)
he could sue for slander and win if he proved the accusations untrue
38.
A more informed society has resulted from which constitutional protection?
a)
trial by jury
b)
free speech
c)
right to bear arms
d)
due process
39.
How did opinions like the one shown in this news story affect the political process in the US?
a)
It led to the 15th amendment, allowing racial minorities to vote
b)
It led to the 19th amendment, allowing women to vote
c)
It led to the 26th amendment, allowing 18-year olds to vote
d)
It led to the 26th amendment, allowing 21 year-olds to vote
40.
How did opinions like the one shown in this news story affect the political process in the US?
a)
It led to the 15th amendment, allowing racial minorities to vote
b)
It led to the 19th amendment, allowing women to vote
c)
It led to the 26th amendment, allowing 18-year olds to vote
d)
It led to the 26th amendment, allowing 21 year-olds to vote
41.
What basic freedom does the "right to remain silent" protect, and how does it affect those arrested?
a)
The right to freedom of speech; it provides them the ability to speak with an attorney
b)
Protection against self-incrimination; it informs them speaking to law enforcement could incriminate them
c)
Protection of due process; it prevents convicted offenders from cruel & unusual punishment
d)
The right to freedom of assembly; it prevents law enforcement from asking questions without an attorney
42.

Ben was prosecuted and convicted in state court for speaking out publicly against the governor. During his trial, he was denied the counsel of a lawyer. Two years later, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned his conviction, explaining that the state had not guaranteed Ben’s constitutional rights. Which amendments apply to this case?

a)

Amendment I (free speech) and Amendment VI (due process)

b)

Amendment I (free press) and Amendment IV (search and seizure)

c)

Amendment IX (unenumerated rights) and Amendment VI (due process)

d)

Amendment IX(unenumerated rights) and Amendment IV (search and seizure)

43.

Ben was prosecuted and convicted in state court for speaking out publicly against the governor. During his trial, he was denied the counsel of a lawyer. Two years later, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned his conviction, explaining that the state had not guaranteed Ben’s constitutional rights. Which amendments apply to this case?

a)

Amendment I (free speech) and Amendment VI (due process)

b)

Amendment I (free press) and Amendment IV (search and seizure)

c)

Amendment IX (unenumerated rights) and Amendment VI (due process)

d)

Amendment IX(unenumerated rights) and Amendment IV (search and seizure)

44.

What was the impact of Baron Montesquieu’s writings on the Founding Fathers?

a)

Representative Government

b)

Separation of Powers

c)

Social Contract

d)

Trial by Jury

45.

What was John Locke's influence on the Founding Fathers?

a)

Trial by Jury

b)

Separation of Powers

c)

Monarchical Government

d)

Government by Consent of the Governed

46.

What was impact of John Locke’s views on natural law on the Founding Fathers?

a)

It encouraged them to create a government based on a separation of powers.

b)

It encouraged them to compromise with the British Parliament.

c)

It encouraged them to preserve the system of trial by jury.

d)

It encouraged them to challenge British laws.

47.

The passage is from the Declaration of Independence (1776). Which earlier thinker influenced the reasoning of this passage?

a)

John Locke

b)

King George III

c)

George Washington

d)

Baron Montesquieu

48.

How did John Locke's ideas influence the Founding Fathers?

a)

They chose to remain loyal to the King of England.

b)

They decided to rebel against the British government.

c)

They decided to create a system of checks and balances.

d)

They decided to separate the powers of government among three branches.

49.

What impact did the writings of Baron Montesquieu have on the Founding Fathers of the American political system?

a)

They kept a monarchical system of government.

b)

They created a representative system of government.

c)

They guaranteed each citizen the right to a trial by jury.

d)

They separated the powers of government into three branches.

50.

Which belief did the colonists hold based on rights granted by Magna Carta?

a)

All human beings are entitled to certain natural rights.

b)

The king only rules over his subjects by their consent.

c)

New taxes cannot be imposed on subjects without their approval.

d)

All criminals must be tried in England rather than in the colonies.

51.

What impact did the Magna Carta of 1215 have on the colonists' views of government?

a)

All human beings possess certain natural rights.

b)

Natural law is based on the exercise of human reason.

c)

New taxes should be approved by the people’s representatives.

d)

The best governments separate their powers into three branches.

52.

Which right was guaranteed to English subjects by the English Bill of Rights in 1689?

a)

the right to bear arms

b)

freedom of the press

c)

the right to assemble

d)

freedom of religion

53.
How did passage of this legislation affect the political process in the US?
a)
It enforced the 15th amendment, protecting the right of racial minorities to vote
b)
It enforced the 19th amendment, protecting the right of women to vote
c)
It extended suffrage to U.S. citizens, allowing 18-year olds to vote
d)
It extended suffrage to US citizens, allowing 21-year olds to vote
54.
How did passage of this legislation affect the political process in the US?
a)
It enforced the 15th amendment, protecting the right of racial minorities to vote
b)
It enforced the 19th amendment, protecting the right of women to vote
c)
It extended suffrage to U.S. citizens, allowing 18-year olds to vote
d)
It extended suffrage to US citizens, allowing 21-year olds to vote
55.
What happened in American schools after the 1954 Supreme Court decision in Brown v. Board of Education?
a)
States could continue segregation as long as facilities were separate but equal
b)
Individuals of different races voluntarily stopped all forms of school segregation
c)
The federate gov't ordered that states desegregate schools
d)
Desegregation was ordered for only high schools
56.
What basic freedom does the "right to remain silent" protect, and how does it affect those arrested?
a)
The right to freedom of speech; it provides them the ability to speak with an attorney
b)
Protection against self-incrimination; it informs them speaking to law enforcement could incriminate them
c)
Protection of due process; it prevents convicted offenders from cruel & unusual punishment
d)
The right to freedom of assembly; it prevents law enforcement from asking questions without an attorney
57.
How do modern Democrats & Republicans view taxation?
a)
Democrats tend to favor tax increases to support new social programs
b)
Republicans tend to favor tax increases to support new social programs
c)
Democrats tend to favor tax decreases & Republicans want a steady tax rate
d)
Republicans tend to favor tax increases & Democrats favor a steady tax rate
58.
Which example involves changing foreign policy?
a)
Congress lifting the oil embargo on an ex-communist gov't
b)
A Supreme Court hearing on worker discrimination based on national origin
c)
Congress voting to construct an aid center in Florida for refugees
d)
A Supreme Court justice voting to take a case involving his country of birth
59.
Which action illustrates citizens participating in an international organization?
a)
Samantha teaches other about the history of the UN
b)
Jada volunteers to help raise funds for UNICEF
c)
Ethan writes a report on the origins of NATO
d)
David reads the annual report published by the WTO
60.
How can the information in this poster BEST be categorized?
a)
advertisement
b)
entertainment
c)
factual
d)
propaganda
61.
What is the primary goal of this propaganda poster?
a)
to encourage people to move to govt lands
b)
to discourage people form moving to govt lands
c)
to encourage people to move to California
d)
to discourage people from moving to California
62.
Which would be the final step to encourage the community to provide low-cost flu shots?
a)
Identify public policy alternatives by talking to her doctor
b)
Outline her citizen-action plan to the local health dept for a new clinic
c)
Evaluate public policy alternatives speaking to federal health officials
d)
Conduct background research on the flu visiting reliable websites
63.
Consider the charts. Which argument could someone make in favor of using the current city trash-collection service?
a)
Can replacement will be easier
b)
Recycling with increase
c)
Residents will pay less
d)
There will be more jobs available
64.
SS.7.C.2.9 – Low Complexity Which is NOT required to become President of the United States?
a)
at least fourteen-year resident
b)
at least age thirty five
c)
law school graduate
d)
natural born citizen
65.
Use image to answer
a)
Supreme Court Justice
b)
U.S. Representative
c)
President  
d)
Senator
66.
Which statement is most likely to come from a democratic candidate?
SS.7.C.2.9
a)
I want to spend more money on the military.
b)
 I want to bring religion back to our schools.
c)
I want to help take care of the poor & middle class.
d)
I want to cut taxes for the wealthy.
67.
Benchmark: 2.8 Complexity: DOK 2
Which spending increase would the Democratic Party likely support?
a)
homeland security
b)
space exploration
c)
education
d)
military
68.
Benchmark: 2.9 Complexity: DOK 2
A local newspaper endorsed Mayor Sanford in a state senate race over his opponent.  Why might the newspaper endorse Mayor Sanford?
a)
Mayor Sanford owns a local farm.
b)
Mayor Sanford is an elected official.
c)
Mayor Sanford is an experienced teacher.
d)
Mayor Sanford owns a local radio station.
69.
Benchmark: 2.8 Complexity: DOK 1
What are the names of the two major political parties in the United States today?
a)
Democratic and Republican
b)
Democratic and Libertarian
c)
Socialist and Republican
d)
Socialist and Libertarian
70.
SS.7.C.3.6 –Mid Complexity What can a government official do if a newspaper publishes a story criticizing the president?  
a)
The government official can make the newspaper pay a fine.
b)
The government official can take control of the newspaper.
c)
The government official can have the reporter arrested.
d)
The government official can write a letter to the editor.
71.
SS.7.C.2.11 – Mid ComplexityWhy might television and newspaper ads be incomplete sources of information about candidates?
a)
They are biased toward the candidates they promote.
b)
They are usually too small to see.
c)
They rarely get voters’ attention.
d)
They cost thousands of dollars.
72.
SS.7.C.4.2– Mid  Complexity20.  The conversation below concerns a world event.  ---------------------------Anthony:  I saw on the news today that a natural disaster struck Asia. Jayce:  Asia is very far away. I wish there was a way we could help. Anthony:  Unfortunately, there is nothing that we can do to help. Jayce:  Sure there is!---------------------------Which is an example of how Anthony and Jayce can help the victims of a natural disaster?
a)
contribute to an international organization
b)
contribute to a Political Action Committee
c)
 volunteer at a local organization
d)
volunteer at the Humane Society
73.
SS.7.C.2.10 – Mid Complexity18.  Which method would have the least impact on getting a candidate elected to public  office?
a)
volunteering for the candidate's campaign
b)
voting for the candidate in an election
c)
contributing money to the candidate
d)
watching the candidate’s TV ads
74.
SS.7.C.2.10 – Mid Complexity18.  Which method would have the least impact on getting a candidate elected to public  office?
a)
volunteering for the candidate's campaign
b)
voting for the candidate in an election
c)
contributing money to the candidate
d)
watching the candidate’s TV ads
75.
SS.7.C.2.1 – Low ComplexityWhat is a characteristic of U.S. citizenship according to the Fourteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution?
a)
lived in the United States for twenty years
b)
born or naturalized in the United States
c)
owns property in the United States
d)
employed in the United States
76.
SS.7.C.2.9 – Low ComplexityWhich is NOT required to become President of the United States?
a)
at least fourteen-year resident
b)
at least age thirty five
c)
law school graduate
d)
natural born citizen
77.
SS.7.C.4.3 – Mid Complexity  Why would the president seek approval from the United Nations to take military action in a foreign country?
a)
to deal with international conflict.
b)
to control global warming
c)
to establish trade barriers
d)
to encourage free trade
78.
SS.7.C.3.12 –Low Complexity  Which U.S. Supreme Court decision decided: "Separate but equal, is equal"
a)
Gideon v. Wainwright (1963)
b)
Marbury v. Madison (1803)
c)
Miranda v. Arizona (1966)
d)
Plessy v. Ferguson (1896)
79.

Which statement correctly describes communism?

a)

The central government controls all economic planning

b)

Workers are consider to be the lowest social class

c)

Property ownership is determined by family status

d)

Wealth is distributed according to social class

80.

Which government system gives states the most power?

a)

confederal

b)

federal

c)

parliamentary

d)

unitary

81.

Which long term impact does this headline reflect?

a)

protection of equal property rights

b)

expansion of the right to privacy

c)

expansion of the right to vote

d)

expansion of due process rights

82.

Which information completes the table?

a)

power shared/power delegated

b)

rule by a democracy/rule by a monarchy

c)

role of the government expanded/role of the government limited

d)

power divided among the branches/power held by one branch

83.

Which parts of the national government participated in the process described in the headline?

a)

Senate and President

b)

Supreme Court and President

c)

House of Representatives and Senate

d)

Supreme Court and House of Representatives

84.

What do an absolute monarchy and an autocracy have in common?

a)

a single ruler

b)

a written constitution

c)

a national court system

d)

a single legislative house

85.

How have similar statements influenced modern congressional actions?

a)

presidential impeachment

b)

presidential nomination

c)

presidential election

d)

presidential veto

86.

Based on the passage, which action in the modern political system would Ms. Stanton support?

a)

amending the U.S. Constitution to extend to suffrage

b)

amending the U.S. Constitution to guarantee due process

c)

Congress enacting a law limiting freedom of speech rights

d)

Congress enacting a law limiting freedom rights

87.

Which supports the Anti-Federalists in the struggle over ratification of the U.S. Constitution?

a)

The Constitution should limit state government.

b)

The Constitution should protect fundamental rights.

c)

The Constitution should create a strong national government.

d)

The Constitution should prevent the election of politicians

88.

Which part of the Florida Constitution protects individual rights?

a)

Declaration of Rights

b)

Bill of Rights

c)

Amendments

d)

Preamble

89.

Which court completes the diagram?

a)

Court of Veterans Appeals

b)

Court of Appeals

c)

Military Courts

d)

Claims Courts

90.

Which level of government regulates drivers' licenses?

a)

county

b)

federal

c)

municipal

d)

state

91.

The graph describes appeals filed by type of appeals in the U.S. Court of Appeals, 1990-2010.


Based on the graph, what conclusion can be drawn about court cases in the U.S.?

a)

More civil cases are being filed without legal representation.

b)

More criminal cases are being filed without legal representation.

c)

More criminal actions are being dropped before trial.

d)

More civil actions are being dropped before trial.

92.

Which describes a similarity between the state and the federal governments under the U.S. Constitution?

a)

Both levels of government allow for the election of judges

b)

Both levels of government have the power to ratify treaties.

c)

Both levels of government allow for the collection of taxes

d)

Both levels of govt have the power to appoint ambassadors

93.

The scenario below describes a government decision.


---A self-appointed council amends the country's constitution---


Based on this scenario, which form of government is taking action?

a)

dictatorship

b)

monarchy

c)

oligarchy

d)

republic

94.

The scenario below describes a government decision.


---A self-appointed council amends the country's constitution---


Based on this scenario, which form of government is taking action?

a)

dictatorship

b)

monarchy

c)

oligarchy

d)

republic

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