WorksheetsPaper Test and Google Form Government Study Guide
Total questions: 104
Worksheet time: 2hrs 44mins
What term belongs to this definition?
Gives government jobs to party supporters.
political parties
spoils system/patronage
incumbent
ward
What term belongs to this definition?
The current officeholder who is running for re-election.
incumbent
bipartisan
partisanship
ward
What term belongs to this definition?
The smallest unit where voters go to vote.
ward
electorate
splinter parties
precinct
What term belongs to this definition?
The way government happens.
bipartisan
partisanship
electorate
splinter parties
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Because the U.S. is a ____, the only candidates who have a reasonable chance of winning an election are either Republican or Democrat.
one-party system
two-party system
major party
minor party
What term belongs to this definition?
Any party that has less support than Democrats or Republicans.
major party
open seat
minor party
consensus
What term belongs to this definition?
Republican or Democrat.
major party
minor party
open seat
consensus
What is one way minor parties affect American politics?
They win state and local elections.
They get voters to vote for major party candidates.
They influence the outcome of elections (aka the spoiler role).
Who is the automatic leader of their party?
the national chairperson
the Senate majority leader
the President
Vice President
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A(n) ____ to the Constitution, both written and unwritten, can be made in one of two basic ways.
amendment
formal amendment
informal amendment
rule of law
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A pact made by the President, using the process of ____, carries the same force of law as a treaty.
checks and balances
federalism
executive agreement
popular sovereignty
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In the U.S., any governmental action that denies someone fair and equal treatment under the law may be declared ____.
constitutional
amendment
rule of law
unconstitutional
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The system of ___ helps keep one branch of government from dominating the actions of the others.
rule of law
checks and balances
Bill of Rights
judicial review
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The Constitution provides for the ____ by creating three distinct branches of government: LEJ
separation of powers
Bill of Rights
popular sovereignty
executive agreement
Fill in the blank.
The first ten amendments, which provide the protection of basic individual rights and liberties, are called the ___.
Constitution
Bill of Rights
Declaration of Independence
amendment
Fill in the blank.
Changes to the written provisions of the Constitution may be made only through the process of ____.
formal amendment
popular sovereignty
informal amendment
federalism
The formal amendment process...
can proceed only with the approval of the President.
involves changing the written words of the Constitution.
involves unwritten changes in the interpretation of the Constitution.
is undertaken jointly by the executive, legislative, and judicial branches.
Formal amendments to the Constitution may be proposed by...
the President.
Congress.
the Supreme Court.
State conventions.
Name the powers that are clearly written out in the Constitution.
Expressed- which branch has what powers
Implied- the way things are interpreted
Name the powers that are not clearly written out in the Constitution and fall under the "necessary and proper clause."
Expressed- which branch has what powers
Implied- the way things are interpreted
How many Articles and Amendments are there in the U.S. Constitution?
5 and 29
9 and 24
7 and 27
8 and 30
Write out the 1st Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
SPPAR
Freedom of...
speech, press, petition, assembly, and religion
speech, policy, petition, action, and religion
spreading awareness, press, policy, assembly, and regional guideline
Explain what this quote means.
"The Constitution says what the Supreme Court says it says."
I told you so
something absolutely random
interpretation to keep up with the times (Roe V. Wade)
Our founding fathers had no idea what they were doing
Mark the three branches of government with their CORRECT job.
Legislative- makes the laws
Judicial- interprets the law
Executive- enforces the law
Legislative- interprets the law
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Wherever there is ___, no government exists to control the actions of any individual.
dictatorship
confederation
anarchy
communism
What term belongs to this definition?
Blending competing views and interests into a generally acceptable plan.
jus sanguinis
jus soli
unitary government
compromise
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Independent states that agree to form a ___, may still retain their sovereignty.
confederation
anarchy
federal government
unitary government
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In a _____, supreme political authority rests with the people. In other words, the people have the power.
jus soli
confederation
democracy
words
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Under a system of ____ the executive must resign if defeated by the legislature on an important issue.
unitary government
parliamentary government
federal government
presidential government
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The structure of a ____ requires that power be divided between a "state's" central, regional, and local levels of government.
unitary government
parliamentary government
federal government
presidential government
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To be accountable to the people and manageable, most democratic governments rely on a system of ____.
unitary government
parliamentary government
federal government
representative government
Which of the following is NOT necessarily a characteristic of the state?
population
territory
sovereignty
democracy
Which are the three basic powers of government?
political power, public policy power, democratic power
legislative power, executive power, judicial power
sovereign power, legislative power, executive power
political power, legislative power, executive power
Which of the following is NOT basic to the American concept of democracy?
faith in the majority rules limited by minority rights
insistence upon the widest possible degree of individual freedom
insistence upon the equal distribution of economic benefits.
respect for the worth and dignity of every person
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Reminder: One of the essay questions is to define government and to give 4 examples of how it affects you. Do not forget to study that
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Match the term to the definition.
Lessened the power of Parliament and the monarchy.
Magna Carta
Articles of Confederation
New Jersey Plan
Virginia Plan
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Called for an even number of representatives in Congress.
Magna Carta
Articles of Confederation
New Jersey Plan
Virginia Plan
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The first national set of laws in the U.S.
Magna Carta
Articles of Confederation
New Jersey Plan
Virginia Plan
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In Congress, states should be represented equally in the Senate, and by population in the House of Representatives.
Magna Carta
Connecticut Compromise
New Jersey Plan
Virginia Plan
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Called for representation in Congress by population.
Magna Carta
Connecticut Compromise
New Jersey Plan
Virginia Plan
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Act of formal approval.
Anti-Federalists
Federalists
Boycott
Ratification
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Two houses (legislature).
Anti-Federalists
Federalists
Boycott
Bicameral
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Those who wanted a strong central government with more power.
Anti-Federalists
Federalists
Boycott
Bicameral
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Organized action to change opponents' behavior by refusing to do something.
Anti-Federalists
Federalists
Boycott
Bicameral
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Those for whom the Constitution represented a too powerful central government.
Anti-Federalists
Federalists
Boycott
Bicameral
The basic concept that believes the government should serve the will of the people is ...
representative government
majority government
ordered government
limited government
The Great Compromise (or "Proposal") used which idea from the New Jersey Plan?
representation by population
equal representation
unicameral congress
bicameral congress
Which characteristic of the Constitution most angered the Anti-Federalists?
Three-Fifths Compromise
lack of a Bill of Rights
separation of powers
amendment process
The idea that the people have a right to abolish an abusive and unresponsive gov't was FIRST formally expressed by Americans in the...
Constitution
Declaration of Rights
Petition of Rights
Declaration of Independence
Under the Articles of Confederation, Congress could do all of the following EXCEPT
levy taxes
make war and peace
enter into treaties
set up a monetary system
At the Philadelphia Convention, the delegates agreed to ...
make minor revisions to the Articles of Confederation.
open their sessions to the public.
draft a new Constitution.
pass proposals by unanimous vote only
Click three weaknesses to the Articles of Confederation.
Government had no power to tax
Government had no power to maintain an army
There was no national court system
Government had the power to tax
Match the term with the definition.
The right to vote.
Franchise/Suffrage
Split-Ticket-Voting
Straight-Ticket-Voting
Off Year Election
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Voting for candidates from different parties on the same ballot.
Franchise/Suffrage
Split-Ticket-Voting
Straight-Ticket-Voting
Off Year Election
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Voting for one party.
Franchise/Suffrage
Split-Ticket-Voting
Straight-Ticket-Voting
Off Year Election
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Takes place any time the office of President is not being voted on.
Franchise/Suffrage
Split-Ticket-Voting
Straight-Ticket-Voting
Off Year Election
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Takes place the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November with a Democrat vs. a Republican and possibly a minor party for selected offices.
Franchise/Suffrage
General Election
Straight-Ticket-Voting
Off Year Election
Who could vote in early American history?
The rich
Any American ... it's Merica!
White Male Landowners
Only those in government
The 15th Amendment gave ______ the right to vote. The 19th Amendment gave ______ the right to vote. The 26th Amendment gave ______ the right to vote.
African Americans, Women & 21 year olds
African American males, Women & 18 year olds
Women, African Americans & Anyone registered
States, National Gov't & Supreme Court
What are the four qualifications to vote in the U.S.? Check off the accurate answers .
U.S. Citizen
Have legal residence
18 years or older
Valid state ID
Registered
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Remember to study reasons why people vote and reasons why people don't vote. Memorize 2-3 for each.
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Elections within the party that takes place in the spring.
Closed Primary
Open Primary
General Election
Primary Election
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Takes place the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November with a Democrat vs. a Republican and possibly a minor party for selected offices.
Closed Primary
Open Primary
General Election
Primary Election
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A school board race.
Closed Primary
Nonpartisan Election
General Election
Primary Election
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Election where you do not have to tell which party you want to vote for.
Closed Primary
Open Primary
General Election
Primary Election
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Election where you have to state which party you want to vote for.
Closed Primary
Open Primary
General Election
Primary Election
All the things that go into what you believe, why you believe it and how you believe something is called?
Political Socialization
Political Efficacy
Political Party
Political Voting
People who do not believe their actions can effect politics have no sense of...
Political Socialization
Political Efficacy
Political Party
Political Voting
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Explain the importance of the nominating process in the United States.
America is a two party system. This means that a Democrat or Republican will most likely win an election. We hope that the nomination process weeds out the bad candidates.
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Match the ballot with the correct definition.
President: D = Joe, R = Sam / Vice Pres.: D = Tom, R = Dalton / Gov.: D = Angie R = Grace
party-column ballot
office-group ballot
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Democrat: Pres. = Joe, Vice Pres. = Tom, Gov = Angie / Republican: Pres. = Sam, Vice Pres. = Dalton, Gov. = Grace
party-column ballot
office-group ballot
Chapter 8 Mass Media & Public Opinion Question: Define public opinion.
People's opinions on what's wrong with government and what the gov't should do for them.
Ideas on professional politicians.
What people see on social media/television and think about the President.
The opinions of a certain number of people on the matters of government and politics.
Chapter 8 Mass Media & Public Opinion Question: Define public opinion.
People's opinions on what's wrong with government and what the gov't should do for them.
Ideas on professional politicians.
What people see on social media/television and think about the President.
The opinions of a certain number of people on the matters of government and politics.
Match the term with the definition.
Most important posts go to ranking members.
Necessary and Proper Clause
Standing Committee
Seniority Rule
Joint Committee
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Permanent Committee in Congress
Necessary and Proper Clause
Standing Committee
Seniority Rule
Joint Committee
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Contains both Representatives & Senators
Necessary and Proper Clause
Standing Committee
Seniority Rule
Joint Committee
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People that elect officials (politicians)
Necessary and Proper Clause
Standing Committee
Seniority Rule
Constituents
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Congress has the power to make all laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into execution the foregoing powers.
Necessary and Proper Clause
Standing Committee
Seniority Rule
Constituents
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Make sure to study the Congress chart!
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What are the three branches of the U.S. Government?
Legislative, Executive & Judicial
Legislative, Execution & Justice
National, State & Local
Local, State & National
What are the three levels of the government under the U.S. system of government from largest to smallest?
Legislative, Executive & Judicial
Legislative, Execution & Justice
National, State & Local
Local, State & National
If the President dies, who succeeds him?
Person presiding over the Senate
Person presiding over the House
Secretary of State
the oldest Senator
Match the term with the definition.
Legalized abortion
Marbury v. Madison
Roe v. Wade
Brown v. Board of Education (Topeka, KS)
Miranda v. Arizona
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When someone is arrested, they have rights
Marbury v. Madison
Roe v. Wade
Brown v. Board of Education (Topeka, KS)
Miranda v. Arizona
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Where most court cases in the U.S. are heard
Marbury v. Madison
Roe v. Wade
Brown v. Board of Education (Topeka, KS)
State Courts
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Ruled that segregation of public schools is illegal.
Marbury v. Madison
Roe v. Wade
Brown v. Board of Education (Topeka, KS)
State Courts
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Ruled in favor of Judicial Review
Marbury v. Madison
Roe v. Wade
Brown v. Board of Education (Topeka, KS)
State Courts
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All records and summaries about each court case that the Supreme Court would know from past case history.
jurisdiction
chief justice
solicitor general
briefs
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Represents the U.S. before the Supreme Court in all cases to which the U.S. is named.
jurisdiction
chief justice
solicitor general
briefs
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Two house legislature
jurisdiction
chief justice
bicameralism
briefs
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Leader of the Supreme Court
jurisdiction
chief justice
bicameralism
briefs
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The right of a court to hear a case
jurisdiction
chief justice
bicameralism
briefs
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Always ends up 2 vs. 1
the rule of three
bureaucracy
the rule of four
judicial review
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"The Constitution says what the Supreme Court says it says"
the rule of three
bureaucracy
the rule of four
judicial review
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How the Supreme Court's cases are selected
the rule of three
bureaucracy
the rule of four
judicial review
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A way of organizing people to do work and get things done in government
the rule of three
bureaucracy
the rule of four
judicial review
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Opinion of a Supreme Court justice that does not agree with the Court's majority opinion
the rule of three
dissenting opinion
concurring opinion
judicial review
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Opinion of a Supreme Court justice that does agree with the Court's majority opinion
the rule of three
dissenting opinion
concurring opinion
judicial review
How many members are there on the U.S. Supreme Court?
Five
Eight
Nine
Thirteen
Supreme Court justices are appointed by the _________ for ________.
President, 25 years
President, life
Congress, 10 years
Vice President, 30 years
The 22nd Amendment limits a President to ______ terms or _____ years in office.
2,8
2,10
4,8
4,10
Check off the three qualifications to be a U.S. President
natural born U.S. Citizen
35 years or older
live in the U.S. for the past 14 years
attend a 4 year university
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Study the President line of succession:
Vice President, Speaker of the House, President Pro Tempore of the Senate
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Who officially elects the President?
the American people
the Electoral College
the College of Cardinals
the American College
