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Unit 2 Test Prep

Total questions: 86

Worksheet time: 3hrs 26mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Which principle of government does this picture represent?
a)
popular sovereignity
b)
individual rights
c)
limited government
d)
republicanism
2.
Which principle of government does this picture represent?
a)
federalism
b)
separation of powers
c)
checks and balances
d)
republicanism
3.
the author of the US constitution was
a)
James Madison
b)
Thomas Jefferson
c)
Sam Adams
d)
Paul Revere
4.
the author of the declaration of independence was 
a)
Thomas Jefferson
b)
Ben Franklin
c)
James Madison
d)
John Adams
5.
The Constitution says there are how many branches (or parts) of government?
a)
2
b)
4
c)
3
d)
5
6.
How many states represented in Congress have to ratify an Amendment?
a)
3/4
b)
2/3
c)
4/5
d)
All
7.
How many amendments were in the ratified Bill of Rights?
a)
8
b)
9
c)
10
d)
12
8.
How many total amendments to the Constitution are there?
a)
27
b)
26
c)
28
d)
10
9.
Addition to the constitution
a)
amendment
b)
revising
c)
executing
d)
annexing
10.
No one part of the government can get too powerful because of this.
a)
Checks and balances
b)
liberty
c)
amendments
d)
ratification
11.
The division of power between all three branches.
a)
cabinet
b)
Federalism
c)
Checks and balances
d)
Separation of powers
12.
Which term means 'system where the national government shares power with state governments'?
a)
propose
b)
republican
c)
federalism
d)
execute
13.
Which term means 'approve or pass an amendment'?
a)
republican
b)
federalism
c)
execute
d)
ratify
14.
Which branch of government writes the bills that become laws?
a)
judicial
b)
legislative
c)
executive
15.
Which branch of government makes sure the laws are carried out and enforced?
a)
judicial
b)
legislative
c)
executive
16.
Which branch of government hears cases about the laws and decides what the laws mean?
a)
judicial
b)
legislative
c)
executive
17.
Congress is made up of which two parts?
a)
Cabinet and Senate
b)
Senate and the House of Representatives
c)
Supreme Court and House of Representatives
d)
Senate and Supreme Court
18.
What is the introduction to the Constitution called? 
a)
Articles of Confederation
b)
Declaration of Independence
c)
Bill of Rights
d)
Preamble
19.
Deals with rules and powers of the executive branch.
a)
Article I
b)
Article II
c)
Article III
d)
Article IV
20.
Deals with rules and powers of the judicial branch.
a)
Article I
b)
Article II
c)
Article III
d)
Article IV
21.
Deals with the rules and powers of the legislative branch
a)
Article I
b)
Article II
c)
Article III
d)
Article IV
22.
Part one is known as the ___________.
a)
Amendments
b)
Preamble
c)
Articles
23.
How many amendments are there in the U.S. Constitution?
a)
26
b)
27
c)
23
d)
17
24.
The first ten amendments are known as the _____________.
a)
Our Rights
b)
Bill of Wants
c)
Bill of Rights
25.
The President's power to veto an act of Congress is an example of
a)
Checks and Balances
b)
Separation of Powers 
c)
Limited Government 
d)
Federalism 
26.
Which of the following is a method of amending the constitution?
a)
Proposal by three-fourths of the House of Representatives and ratification by conventions in three-fourths of State legislatures
b)
proposal by two-thirds of Congress and ratification by three-fourths of State legislatures
c)
Senate Votes Congress Agrees 
d)
All of the above 
27.
With the words, "We the People," the Constitution establishes what is called:
a)
Popular Sovereignty 
b)
Limited Government 
c)
Republicanism 
d)
Rule of Law 
28.

Which government institution may vote on constitutional amendments?

a)

bureaucracy

b)

executive

c)

judicial

d)

legislative

29.

Based on the headline, what happened before the event presented in the image?

a)

Two-thirds of each house of Congress voted to support the amendment

b)

The president rejected the amendment after Congress voted to support it

c)

Three-fourths of each house of Congress voted to support the amendment

d)

The president forwarded the amendment to the states after Congress voted to support it

30.

The passage below is from an 1848 speech by Elizabeth Cady Stanton.


"In the United States of America women [are] unrepresented in this government—our rights and interests wholly overlooked."


Based on the passage, which action in the modern political system would Elizabeth Cady Stanton support?

a)

amending the U.S. Constitution to extend suffrage (right to vote)

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 of association rights

31.

Why is it important to have a formal amendment process?

a)

The Founding Fathers wanted to make certain that there was a process for the Constitution to be a “living document” that could change with the times.

b)

To ensure that everyone follows the law.

32.

The passage below was written by U.S. Senator Barack Obama in his 2006 book, The Audacity of Hope.

"I see democracy as a conversation to be had…It provides us with a framework and rules, but all its machinery are designed to force us into a conversation"

Based on the passage, which statement about the amendment process would Senator Obama support?

a)

The U.S. Constitution is easy to amend.

b)

The U.S. Constitution is difficult to amend.

c)

The ratification process allows the president to reflect public views

d)

The ratification process allows governors to reflect public views.

33.

The timeline below provides details about a constitutional amendment.


1917: Amendment prohibiting alcohol

manufacture, sale or transportation voted on by Congress.

1919: 18th Amendment prohibiting alcohol

manufacture, sale or transportation is ratified by the states.

1933: 21st Amendment reversing the 18th

Amendment is added to the U.S. Constitution.


According to the timeline, what happened between 1919 and 1933?

a)

The 21st Amendment was approved by state ratifying conventions.

b)

The 21st Amendment was overturned by the U.S. Supreme Court.

c)

The 21st Amendment was vetoed by the president.

d)

The 21st Amendment was vetoed by Congress.

34.

The diagram illustrates two methods for proposing an amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Which method belongs in the empty box?

a)

a request from a majority of the state's governments

b)

a two-thirds vote in both houses of the U.S. Congress

c)

a petition from five of the U.S. Supreme Court justices

d)

a request from at least 26 state conventions

35.

Which Amendment Reserves powers for the States?

a)

6th

b)

1st

c)

9th

d)

10th

36.

Which Amendment guarantees a speed trial, jury, and a right to a lawyer?

a)

6th

b)

10th

c)

1st

d)

7th

37.

Which Amendment is about excessive bail and protects against cruel and unusual punishment?

a)

8th Amendment

b)

6th Amendment

c)

3rd Amendment

d)

10th Amendment

38.

Which Amendment gives citizens the right to bear arms?

a)

4th

b)

5th

c)

2nd

d)

3rd

39.
The Tenth Amendment states that
a)
most powers belong to the national government.
b)
powers not given to the national government or prohibited from the states belong to the states or the people.
c)
the people are the source of all government powers.
d)
the states are the most important part of our government system.
40.
Why was the Ninth Amendment added to the Constitution?
a)
because the framers worried they might have forgotten an important right
b)
because the framers wanted to make clear that basic rights were guaranteed even if they were not stated specifically
c)
because the Bill of Rights had to have ten parts
d)
because the English Bill of Rights listed nine rights
41.
Which of these is not allowed, according to the Eighth Amendment?
a)
reasonable bail
b)
reasonable fines
c)
jail terms
d)
cruel punishments
42.
According to the Fourth Amendment, the police can search and seize a person's property only if
a)
the neighbors sign a petition.
b)
the chief of police gives permission.
c)
a judge issues a warrant.
d)
the have a written note from your mother. 
43.
This amendment requires that police officers obtain a search warrant before they search a home for evidence when investigating a crime. 
a)
6th
b)
5th
c)
4th
d)
15th
44.
What is the 5th Amendment of the Bill of Rights?
a)
Rights of the abused, with overdue library books
b)
Rights of the cursed
c)
Right to a speedy trial
d)
Rights of the accused, Due process
45.
Guarantees the right of the people to bear arms and to maintain a well-regulated militia
a)
Amendment 1
b)
Amendment 6
c)
Amendment 2
d)
Amendment 3
46.
Guarantees the freedom of religion, speech, press, peaceful assembly, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances
a)
Amendment 3
b)
Amendment 1
c)
Amendment 7
d)
Amendment 5
47.
Prevents the quartering of soldiers in any home without the consent of the owner
a)
Amendment 2
b)
Amendment 3
c)
Amendment 6
d)
Amendment 8
48.
The First 10 Amendments are referred to as
a)
The Super 10
b)
The Bill of Rights
c)
Rights and Responsibilities
d)
People's Rights
49.
What does the 4th Amendment guarantee?
a)
no illegal search and seizure
b)
the right for cops to come into your house unnannounced
c)
no illegal gambling in your house
d)
no illegal cruel and unusual punishments
50.
Protecting the rights and freedoms of American citizens is _________________.
a)
the purpose of the 1st amendment
b)
the purpose of the 13th, 14th, and 15th amendments
c)
the purpose of the 10th amendment  
d)
the purpose of the Bill of Rights
51.

The power to tax is a(n)...

a)

implied power

b)

concurrent power

c)

reserved power

d)

abused power

52.

Which is an example of a Tenth Amendment issue?

a)

state governments oversee public schools

b)

state governments coin money

c)

national governments make treaties

d)

national governments declare war

53.

Requiring children to be vaccinated before entering school is an example of which power?

a)

Concurrent

b)

Delegated

c)

Reserved

d)

Expressed

54.

Which describes concurrent powers?

a)

The federal government sets standards state governments must follow.

b)

The federal government shares powers with the state governments

c)

The federal government has supremacy over state governments.

d)

The federal government follows the lead of state governments

55.
3.4 The map below describes the number of people on death row in the United States as of 2012.
a)
enumerated powers
b)
concurrent powers
c)
delegated powers
d)
reserved powers
56.

The passage below is from a speech by President George W. Bush, March 19, 2003.


"On my orders, coalition forces have begun striking selected targets of military importance to undermine Saddam Hussein's ability to wage war. These are opening stages of what will be a broad and concerted campaign."


Source: Office of the White House Press Secretary Archives


What constitutional power justifies the actions described in the passage?

a)

commander-in-chief

b)

negotiator-in-chief

c)

chief legislator

d)

chief regulator

57.

The following passage is from McCulloch v. Maryland (1819).


"If … such be the mandate of the Constitution, we have only to obey; but that instrument does not profess to enumerate the means by which the powers it confers may be executed…"


Which constitutional provision does this decision support?

a)

commerce clause

b)

judicial review

c)

habeas corpus

d)

elastic clause

58.

Which list includes roles of the president?

a)

Chief Justice, Commander-in-Chief

b)

Commander-in-Chief, Chief Executive

c)

Speaker of the House, Chief Executive

d)

Speaker of the House, Chief Justice

59.

The statement below is from a congressional document, July 27, 1974.


"Richard M. Nixon has acted in a manner contrary to his trust as President and subversive of constitutional government, to the great prejudice of the cause of law and justice, and to the manifest injury of the people of the United States."


Source: U.S. House of Representatives Committee on the Judiciary


How have similar statements influenced modern congressional actions?

a)

presidential impeachment

b)

presidential nomination

c)

presidential election

d)

presidential veto

60.

What are the names of the two major political parties in the United States today?

a)

Green and Libertarian

b)

Socialist and Communist

c)

Democrats and Repubilcans

d)

Libertarians and Constitutionalists

61.

Group of people who share the same views about the way power and government should be used in the country or society

a)

Government

b)

Society

c)

Political Party

d)

Communists

62.

What is a two party system?

a)

Two events are scheduled at the same time

b)

This refers to Communism and Socialism

c)

Refers to having third parties and dominant parties

d)

Political system consisting of two major parties, Democrats and Republicans

63.

The statement below is from a political party platform.


We, the workers and our allies, need to take power from the hands of the wealthy few, their corporations, and their political operatives.


Which political party’s position is represented in the statement?

a)

Communist

b)

Democratic

c)

Republican

d)

Socialist

64.

Which spending increase would the Democratic Party likely support?

a)

homeland security

b)

space exploration

c)

education

d)

military

65.

The conversation below is part of a political discussion.


---------------------------


Lou: I am going to vote for the candidate who will support cutting government spending.


Bob: Yes, we spend too much on some programs.


---------------------------


Which party’s candidates are these voters most likely to support?

a)

Democratic

b)

Green

c)

Republican

d)

Socialist

66.

Which of the following most closely resembles a Republican viewpoint?

a)

Government should be less involved in social programs.

b)

A.Government should be quite involved in everyday lives of Americans.

c)

A.Government involvement in the economy is the best way to keep the economy thriving.

d)

A.Government should regulate business to ensure the best chance of success for that business.

67.

How do modern Democrats and Republicans view taxation?

a)

Republicans tend to favor tax increases, while Democrats tend to favor keeping tax rates the same.

b)

Republicans tend to favor tax increases to support new social programs more than Democrats

c)

Democrats tend to favor tax decreases, while Republicans tend to favor keeping tax rates the same.

d)

Democrats tend to favor tax increases to support new social programs more than Republicans.

68.

The Democrats tend to be more conservative while the Republicans are more liberal.

a)

True

b)

False

69.

The Republicans are represented by the donkey symbol and the Democrats by the elephant symbol.

a)

True

b)

False

70.

On the political spectrum, the Republicans are considered “Right Wing” while the Democrats are “Left Leaning”

a)

True

b)

False

71.

The U.S. Constitution outlines the purpose and responsibilities of political parties.

a)

True

b)

False

72.

What was our first president's opinion of political parties?

a)

He felt they were needed to keep our country strong.

b)

He believed that individual states could make their own determination whether to have political parties.

c)

He warned our country against political parties.

d)

Who was our first President?

73.

Political party that believes that the federal government should take a more active role in people's lives, particularly those who are in need

a)

Republicans

b)

Democrats

c)

Constitutionalists

d)

Libertarians

74.
Which government office has these requirements?
Be at least 35
A natural born citizen 
Reside in the US for 14 years
a)
Governor of Florida
b)
U.S. Senator
c)
President of the United States
d)
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
75.
Which government office has these requirements?

Be at least 25 years old
Be a U.S. citizen at least 7 years  
Reside in the state to be represented
a)
U.S. Senator
b)
Governor of Florida
c)
President of the United States
d)
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
76.
Which is a constitutional requirement to run for Congress?
a)
U.S. permanent resident
b)
at least 25 years old
c)
at least 30 years old
d)
U.S. citizen
77.
What is bias?
a)
favoring one view or another
b)
attention paid to something
c)
collection of opinions or attitudes
d)
to promote or support
78.
Benchmark: 2.9  Complexity: DOK 2
   
 After serving as a U.S. Senator, Laura decided to run for governor of Florida.  Liz, Laura’s opponent, claims in court that Laura is not qualified to run.  A judge rules in Liz’s favor.  What was the basis for the lawsuit?
a)
Laura has never owned land in Florida
b)
Laura is not a Florida resident
c)
Laura is not yet 40 years old
d)
Laura has never voted
79.
Benchmark: 2.9  Complexity: DOK 2

The newspaper headline below describes a government process.
Why might this have been a difficult election for Richards to win?
a)
Richards is a homeowner
b)
Richards is a party leader
c)
Richards has less political experience than his opponent
d)
Richards has less employment experience than his opponent
80.
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
81.
a)

Doug is running for judge.

b)

Doug is running for mayor.

c)

Doug is running for president.

d)

Doug is running for city council.

82.

Who do lobbyists represent in their attempts to influence government?

a)

military officers

b)

elected officials

c)

interest groups

d)

circuit judges

83.

Who do lobbyists attempt to influence?

a)

The media

b)

Interest groups

c)

Lawmakers

d)

Military Members

84.

Which example represents the media acting as a watchdog?

a)

A journalist discovers that an office holder held a hearing.

b)

A journalist discovers that an office holder accepted a bribe.

c)

A journalist discovers that an office holder decided to retire.

d)

A journalist discovers that an office holder voted against a bill

85.

What is a Political Action Committee (PAC)?

a)

Organization concerned with a particular issue. Gather people and resources to support public policies that help members.

b)

Political organization that promotes the cause of a particular interest group, usually through raising money

c)

the source of news and info about current events

86.

What is the main purpose of Political Action Committees (PACs)?

a)

pooling money to give to candidates running for office

b)

convincing politicians to support their interest group's positions with their decisions

c)

providing politicians with unbiased information to increase the common good

d)

endorsing candidates that support their personal views and agree with their platform

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