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Final Exam Civics Review

Total questions: 171

Worksheet time: 3hrs 32mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Who resolves conflicts between the states?

a)

Supreme Court

b)

President

c)

Congress

d)

Cabinet

2.

What could Great Britain have done to prevent the American Revolution?

a)

Give colonists the right to vote for members of Parliament

b)

cut back on taxes

c)

used an atomic bomb

d)

sent troops

3.

John Locke believed that all people had:

a)

Natural Rights

b)

Individual rights

c)

Some rights

4.
Whose writings inspired Thomas Jefferson with the Declaration of Independence?
a)
Thomas Paine
b)
Benjamin Franklin
c)
John Locke
d)
George Washington
5.
One weakness of the Articles of the Confederation was ____________. 
a)
The ability of Congress to tax.
b)
The inability of Congress to tax.
c)
The ability of Congress to declare war.
d)
The ability of Congress to create courts.
6.
The Articles of Confederation created a _________________ type of government.
a)
strong
b)
average
c)
weak
d)
federal
7.

How did the U.S. Constitution address the problem under the Articles of Confederation that Congress had no power to ensure its laws were followed by the states?

a)

It required the president to resolve conflicts between states.

b)

It gave each state sovereign authority over its laws.

c)

It created an executive branch to enforce laws.

d)

It required unanimous consent of states to create new laws.

8.

 Which viewpoint was common among Anti-Federalists?

a)

There is no need for a Bill of Rights

b)

The Constitution will not strengthen the government.

c)

A strong national government will protect the people in times of crisis.

d)

The Constitution does not give enough power to the states.

9.

What is the “rule of law”?

a)

Everyone must follow the law except government leaders. They are above the law.

b)

The king doesn’t have to follow the law. Leaders are exempt from the law. Only some

people have to follow the law.

c)

Only citizens must follow the law. They are not above the law.

d)

Everyone must follow the law. Leaders must obey the law. Government must obey the

law. No one is above the law.

10.

The United States is a _________________________ democracy.

a)

direct

b)

indirect

c)

representative

d)

social

11.
The term democracy means
“rule by __________ .”
a)
the mob
b)
the monarch
c)
the president
d)
the people
12.

The Greek word "demos" means _____________________.

a)

people

b)

rule

c)

government

d)

president

13.

What is considered the birthplace of democracy?

a)

Rome

b)

Paris

c)

London

d)

Athens

14.

Our democracy is divided into __________ branches.

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

15.

In our democracy the people vote ________________.

a)

directly for the laws we want

b)

for how long we want the president to be in power

c)

for the rules in the classroom

d)

for the people we want to represent us in government

16.

Which is NOT a characteristic of a democracy?

a)

Only the wealthy can vote.

b)

free elections

c)

limits on lawmakers

d)

citizens rule

17.
Free Speech is found in which Amendment?
a)
First Amendment
b)
Second Amendment
c)
Third Amendment
d)
Fourth Amendment
18.

Which amendment protects your rights to be searched and have things taken from you with a warrant?

a)

Amendment Three

b)

Amendment Four

c)

Amendment Five

d)

Amendment Seven

19.
The rights to ask the government to change a law is found in which amendment?
a)
First Amendment
b)
Third Amendment
c)
Five Amendment
d)
Seven
20.

The right to a speedy trial and an attorney is from which amendment?

a)

Fourth Amendment

b)

Fifth Amendment

c)

Sixth Amendment

d)

Seventh Amendment

21.

Which situation does NOT involve a right protected by the Bill of Rights?

a)

Freedom to publish opinions in the local newspaper

b)

The ability to own a gun, as long as the laws are followed

c)

The guarantee of a well-paying job

d)

Freedom to join the church of choice

22.

What is the main job of Congress?

a)

Make laws

b)

Enforce laws

c)

Break laws

d)

Interpret laws

23.

Senators serve fora term of _____ years

a)

two

b)

four

c)

six

d)

ten

24.

Representatives serve for a term of ______ years.

a)

two

b)

four

c)

six

d)

ten

25.

How many Senators in the US Senate?

a)

27

b)

100

c)

435

d)

500

26.

How are the number of Senators determined?

a)

There is one from each state

b)

By population

c)

There are two from each state

d)

By the House of Representatives

27.

How are the number of Representatives determined?

a)

There is one from each state

b)

By population

c)

There are two from each state

d)

By the House of Representatives

28.

What do Represenatives represent?

a)

The district that elects them

b)

The entire state they are from

c)

The United States

d)

Canada

29.

What do Senators represent?

a)

The district that elects them

b)

The entire state they are from

c)

The United States

d)

Canada

30.
1st Amendment
a)
Freedom of speech, religion, press petition and assembly
b)
No illegal searches and seizures
c)
The right to bear arms
d)
No quartering troops
31.
2nd Amendment 
a)
Freedom of speech, religion, press petition and assembly
b)
No illegal searches and seizures
c)
The right to bear arms
d)
No quartering troops
32.
3rd Amendment 
a)
Freedom of speech, religion, press petition and assembly
b)
No illegal searches and seizures
c)
The right to bear arms
d)
No quartering troops
33.
4th Amendment 
a)
Freedom of speech, religion, press petition and assembly
b)
No illegal searches and seizures
c)
The right to bear arms
d)
No quartering troops
34.

5th Amendment

a)

No self-incrimination

No double jeopardy

Due process

b)

The right to a jury trial in civil cases involving more than $20

c)

No cruel and unusual punishment

No excessive bail

d)

The right to a fair, speedy and public trial in criminal cases.

The right to a lawyer.

35.

6th Amendment

a)

No self-incrimination

No double jeopardy

Due process

b)

The right to a jury trial in civil cases involving more than $20

c)

No cruel and unusual punishment

No excessive bail

d)

The right to a fair, speedy and public trial in criminal cases.

The right to a lawyer.

36.

7th Amendment

a)

No self-incrimination

No double jeopardy

Due process

b)

The right to a jury trial in civil cases involving more than $20

c)

No cruel and unusual punishment

No excessive bail

d)

The right to a fair, speedy and public trial in criminal cases.

The right to a lawyer.

37.

8th Amendment

a)

No self-incrimination

No double jeopardy

Due process

b)

The right to a jury trial in civil cases involving more than $20

c)

No cruel and unusual punishment

No excessive bail

d)

The right to a fair, speedy and public trial in criminal cases.

The right to a lawyer.

38.
9th Amendment 
a)
Electoral College established
b)
Powers not granted to the federal government are reserved by the states.
c)
The naming of certain rights in the Constitution does not take away from the rights that are not named
d)
States sued in state courts
39.
10th Amendment 
a)
Electoral College established
b)
Powers not granted to the federal government are reserved by the states.
c)
The naming of certain rights in the Constitution does not take away from the rights that are not named
d)
States sued in state courts
40.

A court case that involves someone breaking a law and/or committing a crime

a)

Libel

b)

Slander

c)

Criminal Cases

d)

Civil Cases

41.

A court case that is settling a dispute, it often involves money as a settlement

a)

Libel

b)

Slander

c)

Criminal Cases

d)

Civil Cases

42.

giving testimony that can be used against you to show your guilt

a)

Self Incrimination

b)

Due Process

c)

Criminal Cases

d)

Civil Cases

43.

fair treatment through the normal judicial system that is owed to you

a)

Self Incrimination

b)

Due Process

c)

Criminal Cases

d)

Civil Cases

44.
Donald Trump
a)
Democrat
b)
Republican
45.
Barack Obama
a)
Democrat
b)
Republican
46.
Liberal
a)
Democrat
b)
Republican
47.
Left side of the spectrum
a)
Democrats
b)
Republicans
48.
Lower taxes for all, including the wealthiest 1%
a)
Democrats
b)
Republicans
49.

We believe tax cuts for all levels of society will increase consumer spending and lead to growth in America’s economy.

a)

Republican

b)

Democrat

50.

The federal government should take a more active role in people’s lives, especially those in need. They are not opposed to raising taxes to pay for social programs.

a)

Republican

b)

Democrat

51.

The federal government should take a limited role in people’s lives. They favor lowering taxes and less government spending

a)

Republican

b)

Democrat

52.

We are suspicious of business and feel that the government must make more laws about labor relations, pollution, and corporate greed.

a)

Republican

b)

Democrat

53.
What is a Treaty?
a)
A way of making money
b)
A opportunity to invade land
c)
a formal agreement between two or more  nations
d)
A contract for selling goods(foods,clothing,etc)
54.
What is an Embargo?
a)
a peace treaty
b)
A type of government
c)
The bill of rights
d)
The ban on trade between a nation
55.
An action such as withholding loans, arms or economic aid to force a foreign government to stop certain activities.
a)
Sanctions
b)
Alliance
c)
Convention
d)
Interpol
56.
What is foreign policy?
a)
a country’s relations with other nations
b)
international trade policy
c)
sending diplomats to global conferences
d)
protection of overseas interests
57.

What does the secretary of state do?

a)

represent America in foreign countries

b)

run the civil rights division

c)

monitor global warming

d)

run the sports section of the olympics

58.

The majority of the United States' foreign policy lies in the hands of the ___

a)

Vice President

b)

CIA

c)

FBI

d)

President

59.

A few citizens get to participate in the government.

a)

Oligarchy

b)

Autocracy

c)

Democracy

d)

Federal

60.

Power is shared by the central and regional government.

a)

Unitary

b)

Federal

c)

Democracy

d)

Confederation

61.

Absolute power with no restriction of a constitution or laws.

a)

Autocracy

b)

Democracy

c)

Confederation

d)

Unitary

62.

Who rules... when citizens often have no rights.

a)

Anarchy

b)

Direct Democracy

c)

Dictatorship

d)

Theocracy

63.

What type of democracy does the United States have today?

a)

Direct

b)

Unfair

c)

Judicial

d)

Representative

64.

Representative democracy is also known as a...

a)

Confederal

b)

Republic

c)

Socialist

d)

Dictatorship

65.

Which form of government is governed by a King or Queen?

a)

Anarchy

b)

Oligarchy

c)

Democracy

d)

Monarchy

66.

A type of democracy where elected officials represent a group of people is...

a)

Representative Government

b)

Persecute

c)

Mayflower Compact

d)

Political

67.

How are the responsibilities of the legislative and executive branches of government different when it comes to treaties?

a)

U.S. Senate proposes treaties; the president carries out foreign treaties.

b)

U.S. Senate negotiates foreign treaties; the president approves treaties.

c)

U.S. Senate carries out foreign treaties; the president proposes treaties.

d)

U.S. Senate ratifies treaties; the president negotiates foreign treaties

68.

There was a huge disruption in a major city.  Many troops were called in to help monitor the situation; however, there are no places in the area to house or feed the troops. The residents of the city were forced to provide food and shelter for the troops. Which amendment did the troops violate?

a)
4
b)
12
c)
3
d)
7
69.
Jack was denied the right to vote during the previous election (2016) due to his race.  Which amendment prohibits this from happening?
a)
19
b)
26
c)
13
d)
15
70.

Bree lives in an area where there have been seven robberies in her apartment building this past year. She buys a gun to protect herself against any robbers. Which amendment protects this right?

a)
3
b)
1
c)
6
d)
2
71.
Students wore headbands to school to protest World War II.  Which amendment protects this right?
a)
1
b)
3
c)
6
d)
9
72.
Which constitutional provision forbids conflict between state and federal laws?
a)
supremacy clause
b)
habeas corpus
c)
elastic clause
d)
ex post facto
73.
an amendment is best defined as:
a)
to confirm by expressing consent of approval
b)
to officially cancel or overturn
c)
a change to a constitution
d)

an executive order made by the president

74.
Each of the three branches of limits the exercise of power by the other two branches-
a)
Checks and Balances
b)
Judicial Review
c)
Separation of Powers
d)
Federalism
75.
The president checks Congress when the president-
a)
Overrides presidential vetoes
b)
Proposes legislation
c)
Appoints judges/justices
d)
Declares laws to be unconstitutional
76.
The courts check Congress when judges/justices declare-
a)
Acts of Congress to be unconstitutional
b)
Appoint Congressmen
c)
Proposes legislation
d)
Convict judges
77.
Congress can check the courts when legislators-
a)
Impeach or convict a judge
b)
Declare laws unconstitutional
c)
Prepare the budget
d)
Grants pardons
78.
The president checks the courts when the president-
a)
Appoints a Senator
b)
impeaches a judge
c)
Declares acts unconstitutional
d)
Grants pardons and reprieves
79.
The courts check the president when judges declare-
a)
Judges to be unconstitutional
b)
Executive actions to be unconstitutional
c)
Laws to be unconstitutional
d)
Presidential appointments to be unconstitutional
80.
Dividing the government power into branches, so no one branch can gain too much power and abuse it-
a)
Checks and Balances
b)
Judicial Review
c)
Separation of Powers
d)
Federalism
81.

A Supreme Court Justice, accepts a bribe to influence his decision on a case.


What branch could check the court in this situation?

a)

Executive- grant pardons

b)

Legislative- confirm a judge/ justice

c)

Executive- appoint a new justice

d)

Legislative-impeach judge/ justice

82.
The president checks the courts when the president-
a)
Appoints a Senator
b)
impeaches a judge
c)
Declares acts unconstitutional
d)

Appoints judges

83.

Who can formally initiate the impeachment process?

a)

the House of Representatives

b)

any citizen of the United States

c)

the President

d)

Supreme Court

84.

Where does the impeachment trial take place?

a)

The White House

b)

The Senate

c)

The Supreme Court

d)

House of Representatives

85.

Federalism is ________________.

a)

A system of government in which a written constitution divides the powers of governments, and power is shared between national and state governments.

b)

A system of government in which the government has lots of power and controls everything, while the states have no or little power.

c)

A system of government in which the government has no power, but the people have all the power.

d)

A system in government in which the government is part of a democracy.

86.

What did the anti-federalists support?

a)

The constitution

b)

Federalism

c)

Strong Central government

d)

Articles of Confederation

87.

What did the federalists want?

a)

Weak central government

b)

To help the articles of confederation

c)

Strong central government

d)

To help the 3/5 compromise

88.

What is a job for the judicial branch?

a)

declares wars

b)

enforces laws

c)

declares laws unconstitutional

d)

levy´s taxes

89.

What is the job of the separation of powers?

a)

The U.S. Constitution establishes three separate but equal branches of government

b)

No-one is above the law, and is held accountable if the law is broke.

c)

The U.S. Constitution sets up the 27 amendments.

d)

Everyone is above the law, and the law is useless.

90.

Which of the following shows the ‘Supremacy Clause’ of the Constitution being carried out in current events?

a)

The refusal of local law enforcement to aid in the deportation of undocumented immigrants in “sanctuary cities”

b)

 The election of Trump although he lost the popular vote

c)

The proposal of building a different trade agreement with Canada and Mexico than the one that already exist

d)

The enforcement of same-sex marriage rights in all states, despite the wishes of some local leaders

91.
What kind of congress did the Great Compromise establish?
a)
1 House that controls everything
b)
2 Houses that have no power
c)
2 Houses that both vote on laws
d)
2 Houses that take turns being in charge
92.
The 3/5 Compromise settled the argument of--
a)
Representation in the Senate
b)
How slaves should be counted for representation
c)
How states should be represented
d)
Borders of states
93.
Congress is made up of two houses, which one is based on population?
a)
House of Burgesses
b)
Senate
c)
House of Representatives
d)
Continental Congress
94.
Congress is made up of two houses, which one has equal representation of 2 representatives per state?
a)
House of Burgesses
b)
Senate
c)
House of Representatives
d)
Continental Congress
95.
The Great Compromise and the 3/5 Compromise were both resolved by the Delegates of the--
a)
House of Burgesses
b)
Continental Congress
c)
Parliament
d)
Constitutional Convention
96.

The Constitution sets up a two house legislature, with a Senate and a House of Representatives. The Latin word for this is _______________.

a)

bicameral

b)

unicameral

c)

quid pro quo

d)

democracy

97.
This case decided that students can conduct a silent protest as long as it does not interfere with education environment at schools and “students do not shed their rights at the schoolhouse gate.” 
a)
Bethel v. Fraser
b)
Tinker v. Des Moines
c)
Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier
d)
Texas v. Johnson
98.
A person has the right to an attorney was established in this case if they cannot afford an attorney
a)
Miranda v. Arizona
b)
Gideon v. Wainwright
c)
Morse v. Frederick
d)
Tinker v. Des Moines
99.

Use the excerpt below to answer the question.

“All evidence obtained by searches and seizures in violation of the Federal Constitution is inadmissible in a criminal trial in a state court.”

Mapp v. Ohio , 1961

On which amendment was this decision based?

a)

First

b)

Second

c)

Third

d)

Fourth

100.
Who actually casts the official votes for the president?
a)
President
b)
Congressmen
c)
people
d)

electors of the electoral college

101.
The authority to hear a case is call
a)
Prior Restraint
b)
Authorization
c)
Affirmation
d)
Jurisdiction
102.
What kind of jurisdiction do District Courts have?
a)
Appellate
b)
Original
c)
Appellate and Original
d)
No jurisdiction
103.
What is the Court of last resort in all federal opinions?
a)
Appellate Court
b)
District Court
c)
Circuit Court
d)
The Supreme Court
104.
What is an opinion?
a)
The views of the litigants in a case.
b)
The decision of the Court.
c)
The legal reasoning explaining a desicion
d)
The jury's decision on a case.
105.
Which Chief Justice established Judicial Review?
a)
John Roberts
b)
Oliver Wendell Holmes
c)
William Howard Taft
d)
John Marshall
106.
Am opinion that argues that the ruling of the court was incorrect
a)
Concurring Opinion
b)
Majority Opinion
c)
Per Curiam Opinion
d)
Dissenting Opinion
107.
The power of the court to rule acts of Congress and the President unconstitutional.
a)
Final Appeal
b)
Court Perogative
c)
Judicial Review
d)
Judicial Independence
108.
What allows for the Supreme Court to have Judicial Independence?
a)
There are three branches.
b)
Justices serve for life.
c)
Federalism
d)
The Judiciary Act.
109.

Supreme Court justices are nominated by the _______.

a)

President

b)

Senate

c)

Vice President

d)

Congress

110.

How many justices make up the Supreme Court?

a)

8

b)

5

c)

9

d)

7

111.

True or False, Concurrent opinions written disagree with the Majority opinion.

a)

True

b)

False

112.
What is the age requirement for the Supreme Court Justices?
a)
50
b)
45
c)
40
d)
No age requirement
113.

Which of the following would best describe a dissenting opinion?

a)

"Opinion of the Court"

b)

Agree with the majority but for different reasons

c)

Decided to sit out the case for personal reasons

d)

Disagrees with the majority outcome for different reasons.

114.

How long is a term for a Supreme Court Justice?

a)

10 years

b)

20 years

c)

35 years

d)

Lifetime

115.

Supreme Court nominees are confirmed by...

a)

Congress

b)

President

c)

Senate

d)

Chief Justice

116.

What is a requirement of anyone who runs for the office of the President of the United States?

a)

He or she is at least 30 years old.

b)

He or she is a native-born citizen.

c)

He or she has a college degree.

d)

He or she is a member of a major political party.

117.

How long is the term of the President of the United States?

a)

2 years

b)

4 years

c)

6 years

d)

8 years

118.

How many terms is a president allowed to serve?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

119.
To be President you must be at least ____ years old
a)
25
b)
30
c)
35
d)
40
120.

The purpose of the Twenty-Second Amendment to the Constitution is to

a)

impose a 2-term limit on the President

b)

set a Presidential term to 4 years

121.

Who takes over if the President cannot perform his job?

a)

vice president

b)

speaker of the house

c)

president pro tempore

d)

secretary of state

122.

 What is an informal qualification for becoming the United States President?

a)

Catholic

b)

Harvard Graduate

c)

Former entertainer

d)

Former government experience

123.

. In 2014, the government agency USAID became involved in efforts to prevent the spread of dangerous contagious disease in West Africa. These efforts included recruiting medical professionals to provide treatment for patients, coordinating donations to nongovernmental organizations helping those affected by disease, and developing ideas about how to respond to the crisis.

This describes which kind of program the United States uses as part of its foreign policy?

a)

Military Intervention

b)

Humanitarian Aid

c)

Economic Sanctions

d)

Cultural Exchange

124.

What's the seventh amendment?

a)

freedom of speech

b)

provides that civil cases also be tried by jury (trial by jury)

c)

the right to remain silent

d)

provides that criminal cases also be tried by jury (trial by jury)

125.
What did the Magna Carta do?
a)
Gave more power to the King
b)
Limited the power of the King
c)
Got rid of the Feudal System in England
d)
Gave more power to the Common People
126.
A _______ is taken every 10 years
a)
Election
b)
Census
c)
Constituent
d)
Term
127.
The population of each state determines the new number of representatives to which each is entitled – a process called ______________.
a)
Redistricting
b)
Census
c)
Reapportionment
d)
Representation
128.

What is the process of dividing the seats in the House of Representatives among the 50 states called?

a)

Redistricting

b)

Reapportionment

c)

Gerrymandering

d)

Party Loyalty

129.

Manages the nation's public lands and minerals

a)
b)
c)
d)
130.

Promotes and develops the welfare of the wage earners of the United States.

a)
b)
c)
d)
131.

Oversees motor carrier (trucking) safety.

a)
b)
c)
d)
132.

Manufactures coins and money

a)
b)
c)
d)
133.

Promotes educational excellence throughout the country.

a)
b)
c)
d)
134.

Cleans up our nation's nuclear facilities.

a)
b)
c)
d)
135.

Represents the United States at international conferences.

a)
b)
c)
d)
136.

Protects the rights of American citizens.

a)
b)
c)
d)
137.

Responsible for providing for the military

a)
b)
c)
d)
138.

Protects worker's pension rights.

a)
b)
c)
d)
139.

Inspects and grades the country's food supplies.

a)
b)
c)
d)
140.

Assists in developing rural health clinics.

a)
b)
c)
d)
141.

Oversees highway planning.

a)
b)
c)
d)
142.

Oversees the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force

a)
b)
c)
d)
143.

Advises the President in the formulation of foreign policy

a)
b)
c)
d)
144.

Oversees urban mass transit, railroads, and aviation

a)
b)
c)
d)
145.

Which of the following has members from both the House and the Senate and resolves differences between the House and Senate version of the bill?

a)

standing committee

b)

conference committee

c)

rules committee

d)

joint committee

146.

Revenue bills . . .

a)

must begin in the House of Representatives

b)

must begin in the Senate

c)

can begin in either the House or the Senate

d)

can only be introduced by the president

147.

What is a Bicameral Legislature?

a)

two ways to make laws

b)

two houses structure of congress

c)

two people that create laws

d)

two friends that live in D.C

148.

What are the two houses that make up Congress?

a)

Senate and the House of Representatives

b)

representatives and members

c)

left and right house

d)

white house and pentagon

149.

Who is the leader of the Senate?

a)

Speaker of the House

b)

Vice President of the United States

c)

Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

d)

The President

150.

Who is the leader of the House of Representatives?

a)

Speaker of the House

b)

Vice President of the United States

c)

Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

d)

The President

151.

Thomas Jefferson’s reference to the natural rights of “Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness” in the Declaration of Independence was clearly inspired by the ideas of

a)

Julius Caesar

b)

Benjamin Franklin

c)

Baron de Montesquieu

d)

John Locke

152.

The Magna Carta is important for establishing which of the following?

a)

the principle of limited government

b)

the scientific discoveries of the Enlightenment

c)

the Virginia Company

d)

an agreement for governing the colony of Plymouth

153.

Why did the delegates at the Constitutional Convention decide to abandon the Articles of Confederation?

a)

In hopes that they could return to Great Britain as colonies.

b)

To create a strong central government in their new nation.

c)

The delegates wanted to create a monarchy.

d)

They were looking to become part of the French Empire.

154.

Why was the national government under the Constitution stronger than the national government under the Articles of Confederation?

a)

It had the power to enforce its laws.

b)

The supremacy clause made state laws the highest in the land.

c)

It did not have the power to tax the people.

d)

State governments had been dissolved.

155.

Division of Government between the National and state governments

a)

Unicameral

b)

Bicameral

c)

Federalism

d)

Separation of Powers

156.

What is the supreme law of the land?

a)

Articles of Confederation

b)

Constitution

c)

Declaration of Independence

d)

Magna Carta

157.

Small groups in Congress formed to consider bills are called

a)

Lobbyists

b)

Constituents

c)

Committees

d)

Majority Party

158.

A formal charge against a government official is:

a)

Filibuster

b)

Impeachment

c)

Ordinance

d)

Override

159.

The people represented by members of a law-making body are called...

a)

Constituents

b)

Filibuster

c)

Congress

d)

Committees

160.

What is a synonym for appoint?

a)

verify

b)

choose

c)

approve

d)

confirm

161.

What two branches are involved in the presidential appointment process? (Hint: choose two answers!)

a)

Legislative Branch

b)

Judicial Branch

c)

Executive Branch

d)

General Assembly

162.

Which Supreme Court case established judicial review?

a)

McCullough v. Maryland

b)

Marbury v. Madison

c)

US v. Nixon

d)

Baker v. Carr

163.
How could the British have prevented the American Revolution? 
a)
By forcing King George III to give up the throne  
b)
By overruling the decisions of the colonial legislatures 
c)
By increasing taxes on the colonists 
d)
By allowing colonists to elect representatives to Parliament
164.

The Declaration of Independence is most like a what?

a)

Love Letter

b)

Treaty

c)

Break-up letter

d)

Constitution

165.
a)

Chief Diplomat

b)

Chief of State

c)

Chief Legislator

d)

Chief Citizen

166.
a)

Commander-in-Chief

b)

Party Chief

c)

Chief Diplomat

d)

Chief Executive

167.
a)

Commander-in-Chief

b)

Party Chief

c)

Chief Legislator

d)

Chief Executive

168.
a)

Commander-in-Chief

b)

Party Chief

c)

Chief Legislator

d)

Chief Diplomat

169.
a)

Chief Executive

b)

Party Chief

c)

Chief of State

d)

Chief Diplomat

170.
a)

Chief Citizen

b)

Party Chief

c)

Chief Legislator

d)

Chief Diplomat

171.

Head of the nation's armed forces

a)

Party Chief

b)

Chief of state

c)

Commander in chief

d)

Chief executive

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