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Government Final Exam Review 21-22

Total questions: 64

Worksheet time: 32mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
One reason why the Constitution was adopted over the Articles of Confederation was
a)
the Articles gave too much power to the national government.
b)
the states were not free to trade among themselves under the Articles.
c)
small states were underrepresented under the Articles of Confederation.
d)
Shay's Rebellion revealed the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation.
2.
Which branch of the federal government is responsible for interpreting the laws of the United States?
a)
Executive
b)
Judicial
c)
Legislative
d)
Treasury
3.
A government principle by which the legislative, judicial, and executive powers are essentially held by different groups and people is called
a)
reserved powers.
b)
expressed powers.
c)
checks and balances.
d)
separation of powers.
4.
The Articles of Confederation represented the Americans' distrust of
a)
the British.
b)
states rights.
c)
any governing authority.
d)
a strong central government.
5.
In Federalism, the power to govern is
a)
given to the people.
b)
limited to the national government.
c)
given mainly to the state governments.
d)
shared between the national and state governments.
6.
The "Five Freedoms" basic to American life can be found in which of these?
a)
First Amendment
b)
Declaration of Independence
c)
Preamble of the Constitution
d)
Second Article of the Constitution
7.
Which of these is a power of the United States President?
a)
declaring war
b)
creating legislation
c)
acting as Commander-In-Chief of the military
d)
determining whether a law is unconstitutional
8.
The right of the people to express their political views is protected in our government by
a)
1st Amendment.
b)
5th Amendment.
c)
6th Amendment.
d)
10th Amendment.
9.
What is federalism?
a)
a form of government with elected representatives
b)
a division of power between the national and state governments
c)
a sharing of power between the Executive, Legislative, and Judicial systems
d)
a form of government in which elected officials make all economic decisions
10.
The “Rule of Law” states that
a)
there should be no barriers to the right to vote.
b)
a just government derives its power from the governed.
c)
all people, including those who govern, must obey the law.
d)
a country’s citizens are the source of the government's power.
11.
Which statement BEST describes why the United States government can be called a representative democracy?
a)
People elect members of Congress to make laws.
b)
All citizens debate issues and vote on the laws.
c)
Power is shared between the nation and the states.
d)
Division of power exists among the three branches.
12.
In countries where the media is controlled by the government,
a)
everyone shares the same opinions.
b)
democratic institutions have flourished.
c)
people have limited access to information.
d)
people received unbiased and helpful information.
13.

This amendment grants protection against unreasonable searches and seizures.

a)

1st Amendment

b)

4th Amendment

c)

7th Amendment

d)

12th Amendment

14.

This amendment grants the right to a speedy trial by jury

a)

1st Amendment

b)

5th Amendment

c)

6th Amendment

d)

7th Amendment

15.

This amendment grants protection against double jeopardy and self-incrimination. Ensures due process and establishes eminent domain.

a)

1st Amendment

b)

5th Amendment

c)

6th Amendment

d)

8th Amendment

16.

This amendment protects against cruel or unusual punishment and excessive bail

a)

13th Amendment

b)

8th Amendment

c)

6th Amendment

d)

5th Amendment

17.

What amendment are the depicted policemen violating?

a)

4th Amendment

b)

13th Amendment

c)

1st Amendment

d)

6th Amendment

18.

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. What amendments are involved in this?

a)

2nd and 6th amendments

b)

1st and 5th amendments

c)

9th and 10th amendments

d)

1st and 6th amendments

19.

Brendan is accused of armed robbery and given a trial. The jury finds Brendan not guilty. The next day the prosecutor decides that the verdict was not correct, and he orders Brendan arrested and tried for the crime again. What amendment protects Brendan from being tried again?

a)

7th Amendment

b)

5th Amendment

c)

8th Amendment

d)

6th Amendment

20.

What is the correct definition of RAPPS

a)

Rules, Assembly, Petition, Press, Speech

b)

Religion, Assembly, Petition, Press, Speech

c)

Religion, Assembly, Petition, Protest, Speech

d)

Religion, Authority, Petition, Press, Speech

21.

Which amendment was added because of the British forcing the colonists to quarter troops?

a)

4th amendment

b)

3rd amendment

c)

1st amendment

d)

8th amendment

22.

Which Amendment outlawed slavery in the US?

a)

14th

b)

15th

c)

16th

d)

13th

23.

Which Amendment granted suffrage to all citizens regardless of race or color

a)

19th

b)

24th

c)

26th

d)

15th

24.

Which Amendment granted suffrage for women?

a)

13th

b)

19th

c)

24th

d)

26th

25.

Which Amendment ended poll taxes which were unfairly restricting most African Americans from voting?

a)

19th

b)

24th

c)

26th

d)

13th

26.

Which Amendment states that any power not granted to the federal government by the Constitution shall be reserved to the states or people?

a)

7th

b)

8th

c)

9th

d)

10th

27.

Which Amendment deals with un-enumerated rights?

a)

10th

b)

9th

c)

8th

d)

7th

28.
Amendment 1 protects a person's right to
a)
A trial by jury in civil cases
b)
Right to beat arms
c)
Freedom of Assembly, Press, Speech, Religion and Petition
29.

What does the right to assemble mean?

a)

Take things apart

b)

Gather together in one place for a common purpose

c)

Give your opinion

30.

What does the right to petition the government mean?

a)

All petitions must be granted by the government.

b)

A person can work for a group.

c)

The government can not pass laws to stop people from asking the government to change laws.

31.

Which of these is NOT protected by the First Amendment?

a)

freedom to govern

b)

freedom of speech

c)

freedom to petition

d)

freedom to assemble

32.

Which of these is protected under freedom of speech?

a)

the right to drive a car

b)

the right to say something about the government

c)

the right to attend public school

d)

the right to vote

33.

What is the freedom to petition?

a)

the right to write a letter to your teacher

b)

the right to buy a pet

c)

the right to express yourself freely

d)

the right to express yourself when you don't like/ agree with something

34.

What does the freedom of religion allow us to do?

a)

be treated equally

b)

practice the religion we choose

c)

voice our opinion

35.

How is the freedom of the press important?

a)

The government can not declare a national religion.

b)

You can yell anything you want.

c)

The government can not keep us from getting important information by censoring the news.

36.

What are rights?

a)

Things citizens are allowed to do.

b)

Things citizens have to do.

c)

Things citizens need to do.

37.

Laws are made to________.

a)

hurt citizens

b)

scare citizens

c)

protect citizens and their property

38.

Which one of these are not protected under the freedom of speech?

a)

Your right to criticize your mayor.

b)

Your right to criticize your senator.

c)

Your right to criticize your boss.

d)

Your right to criticize the President.

39.

Which freedom is NOT protected under the First Amendment?

a)

Freedom of Speech

b)

Freedom of Religion

c)

Freedom of Assembly

d)

Freedom of Education

40.

Freedom of Assembly allows for people to gather

a)

inside private businesses

b)

even if they block traffic or entrances

c)

in public locations such as parks and public sidewalks

d)

All of the above

41.

To make a formal request asking the government to do something

a)

Assembly

b)

Petition

c)

Libel

d)

Slander

42.

True or False: Groups are not allowed to gather on peoples' private property to protest unless they have permission from the owner.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

43.

This freedom allows people to punish ideas and thoughts in newspaper, magazines, and other print materials without being punished by the government.

a)

Freedom of Religion

b)

Freedom of Petition

c)

Freedom of the Press

d)

Freedom of Speech

44.

Freedom of Speech includes...

a)

What you say out loud

b)

What you write about

c)

What you wear

d)

All of the Above

45.

True or False: There are no limitations on your First Amendment rights.

a)

True

b)

False

46.

Which freedom protects your right to rally in public places?

a)

Freedom of Speech

b)

Freedom of Religion

c)

Freedom of the Press

d)

Freedom of Assembly

e)

Freedom to Petition the Government

47.

Which freedom protects your right to express yourself with things like clothing and art?

a)

Freedom of Speech

b)

Freedom of Religion

c)

Freedom of the Press

d)

Freedom of Assembly

e)

Freedom to Petition the Government

48.

Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution is often considered the most important amendment?

a)

1st Amendment

b)

2nd Amendment

c)

4th Amendment

d)

8th Amendment

49.

Which freedom is NOT protected under the First Amendment?

a)

Freedom of Speech

b)

Freedom of Religion

c)

Freedom of Assembly

d)

Freedom of Education

50.

Who has the duty to interpret and clarify the meaning of the Amendments to the Constitution?

a)

ThePresident

b)

The Supreme Court

c)

Congress

d)

The Citizens

51.

The major political parties in the United States

a)

Democratic Party

b)

Libertarian Party

c)

Republican Party

d)

Tea Party

52.
The Electoral College
a)
functions largely independently of the major political parties
b)
provide for a winner-take-all system of election in all 50 states
c)
requires that the candidate who receives a plurality of the votes (the most) will be elected to the office of president
d)
requires that a candidate receive a majority (270 electoral votes) to be elected president.
53.
The one formal duty assigned to the Vice President by the Constitution is to...
a)
call cabinet meetings.
b)
choose the Secretary of State.
c)
preside over the Senate.
d)
preside over the House
54.
According to the Constitution the president must...
a)
be a man who owns property
b)
be at least 35 years of age
c)
have held one major public office
d)
have lived in the U.S. for at least 20 years
55.

Senators serve

a)

4 year terms

b)

6 year terms

c)

3 year terms

d)

2 year terms

56.

The bicameral structure of Congress arose from

a)

an agreement made at the First Continental Congress.

b)

the attempt to model the U.S. government after that of Great Britain.

c)

a disagreement about representation at the Constitutional Convention.

d)

our federal form of government.

57.

Why are senators' terms staggered?

a)

to control the size of the upper house

b)

to ease the burden on state election systems

c)

to prevent the Senate from gaining too much power

d)

to shield the Senate from sudden shifts in public opinion

58.

The Constiutiton gives Congress the right to impeach

a)

any member of Congress involved in serious wrongdoing

b)

any official involved in serious wrongdoing

c)

only federal judges

d)

only the president

59.

To run for senator, you must

a)

be at least 25 years old

b)

be at least 30 years old

c)

have been a US Citizen for fifteen years

d)

have a law degree

60.

Which of the following is one of the three main sources of ideas for bills?

a)

special-interest groups

b)

standing committees

c)

state governments

d)

Supreme Court

61.

The elastic clause allows Congress to

a)

make temporary treaties with foreign countries

b)

regulate trade between states

c)

stretch its powers to meet new needs

d)

tax US citizens in times of economic crisis

62.

Which branch of government can declare war?

a)

All three branches

b)

Executive branch

c)

Legislative branch

d)

Judicial branch

63.

A twenty-eight-year-old citizen could be elected

a)

to the House of the Senate

b)

to neither house of Congress

c)

only to the House of Representatives

d)

only to the Senate

64.

In the Supreme Court decision Marbury v. Madison,

a)

the taxing power of states was limited.

b)

the power of "judicial review" was established.

c)

the rights of corporations were clearly outlined.

d)

the Supreme Court expanded the meaning of eminent domain.

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