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Total questions: 104

Worksheet time: 2hrs 44mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What term belongs to this definition?

Gives government jobs to party supporters.

a)

political parties

b)

spoils system/patronage

c)

incumbent

d)

ward

2.

What term belongs to this definition?

The current officeholder who is running for re-election.

a)

incumbent

b)

bipartisan

c)

partisanship

d)

ward

3.

What term belongs to this definition?

The smallest unit where voters go to vote.

a)

ward

b)

electorate

c)

splinter parties

d)

precinct

4.

What term belongs to this definition?

The way government happens.

a)

bipartisan

b)

partisanship

c)

electorate

d)

splinter parties

5.

Fill in the blank.

Because the U.S. is a ____, the only candidates who have a reasonable chance of winning an election are either Republican or Democrat.

a)

one-party system

b)

two-party system

c)

major party

d)

minor party

6.

What term belongs to this definition?

Any party that has less support than Democrats or Republicans.

a)

major party

b)

open seat

c)

minor party

d)

consensus

7.

What term belongs to this definition?

Republican or Democrat.

a)

major party

b)

minor party

c)

open seat

d)

consensus

8.

What is one way minor parties affect American politics?

a)

They win state and local elections.

b)

They get voters to vote for major party candidates.

c)

They influence the outcome of elections (aka the spoiler role).

9.

Who is the automatic leader of their party?

a)

the national chairperson

b)

the Senate majority leader

c)

the President

d)

Vice President

10.

Fill in the blank.

A(n) ____ to the Constitution, both written and unwritten, can be made in one of two basic ways.

a)

amendment

b)

formal amendment

c)

informal amendment

d)

rule of law

11.

Fill in the blank.

A pact made by the President, using the process of ____, carries the same force of law as a treaty.

a)

checks and balances

b)

federalism

c)

executive agreement

d)

popular sovereignty

12.

Fill in the blank.

In the U.S., any governmental action that denies someone fair and equal treatment under the law may be declared ____.

a)

constitutional

b)

amendment

c)

rule of law

d)

unconstitutional

13.

Fill in the blank.

The system of ___ helps keep one branch of government from dominating the actions of the others.

a)

rule of law

b)

checks and balances

c)

Bill of Rights

d)

judicial review

14.

Fill in the blank.

The Constitution provides for the ____ by creating three distinct branches of government: LEJ

a)

separation of powers

b)

Bill of Rights

c)

popular sovereignty

d)

executive agreement

15.

Fill in the blank.

The first ten amendments, which provide the protection of basic individual rights and liberties, are called the ___.

a)

Constitution

b)

Bill of Rights

c)

Declaration of Independence

d)

amendment

16.

Fill in the blank.

Changes to the written provisions of the Constitution may be made only through the process of ____.

a)

formal amendment

b)

popular sovereignty

c)

informal amendment

d)

federalism

17.

The formal amendment process...

a)

can proceed only with the approval of the President.

b)

involves changing the written words of the Constitution.

c)

involves unwritten changes in the interpretation of the Constitution.

d)

is undertaken jointly by the executive, legislative, and judicial branches.

18.

Formal amendments to the Constitution may be proposed by...

a)

the President.

b)

Congress.

c)

the Supreme Court.

d)

State conventions.

19.

Name the powers that are clearly written out in the Constitution.

a)

Expressed- which branch has what powers

b)

Implied- the way things are interpreted

20.

Name the powers that are not clearly written out in the Constitution and fall under the "necessary and proper clause."

a)

Expressed- which branch has what powers

b)

Implied- the way things are interpreted

21.

How many Articles and Amendments are there in the U.S. Constitution?

a)

5 and 29

b)

9 and 24

c)

7 and 27

d)

8 and 30

22.

Write out the 1st Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.

SPPAR

Freedom of...

a)

speech, press, petition, assembly, and religion

b)

speech, policy, petition, action, and religion

c)

spreading awareness, press, policy, assembly, and regional guideline

23.

Explain what this quote means.

"The Constitution says what the Supreme Court says it says."

a)

I told you so

b)

something absolutely random

c)

interpretation to keep up with the times (Roe V. Wade)

d)

Our founding fathers had no idea what they were doing

24.

Mark the three branches of government with their CORRECT job.

a)

Legislative- makes the laws

b)

Judicial- interprets the law

c)

Executive- enforces the law

d)

Legislative- interprets the law

25.

Fill in the blank.

Wherever there is ___, no government exists to control the actions of any individual.

a)

dictatorship

b)

confederation

c)

anarchy

d)

communism

26.

What term belongs to this definition?

Blending competing views and interests into a generally acceptable plan.

a)

jus sanguinis

b)

jus soli

c)

unitary government

d)

compromise

27.

Fill in the blank.

Independent states that agree to form a ___, may still retain their sovereignty.

a)

confederation

b)

anarchy

c)

federal government

d)

unitary government

28.

Fill in the blank.

In a _____, supreme political authority rests with the people. In other words, the people have the power.

a)

jus soli

b)

confederation

c)

democracy

d)

words

29.

Fill in the blank.

Under a system of ____ the executive must resign if defeated by the legislature on an important issue.

a)

unitary government

b)

parliamentary government

c)

federal government

d)

presidential government

30.

Fill in the blank.

The structure of a ____ requires that power be divided between a "state's" central, regional, and local levels of government.

a)

unitary government

b)

parliamentary government

c)

federal government

d)

presidential government

31.

Fill in the blank.

To be accountable to the people and manageable, most democratic governments rely on a system of ____.

a)

unitary government

b)

parliamentary government

c)

federal government

d)

representative government

32.

Which of the following is NOT necessarily a characteristic of the state?

a)

population

b)

territory

c)

sovereignty

d)

democracy

33.

Which are the three basic powers of government?

a)

political power, public policy power, democratic power

b)

legislative power, executive power, judicial power

c)

sovereign power, legislative power, executive power

d)

political power, legislative power, executive power

34.

Which of the following is NOT basic to the American concept of democracy?

a)

faith in the majority rules limited by minority rights

b)

insistence upon the widest possible degree of individual freedom

c)

insistence upon the equal distribution of economic benefits.

d)

respect for the worth and dignity of every person

35.

FREE POINTS

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

a)

click this one

b)

don't click this one

36.

Match the term to the definition.

Lessened the power of Parliament and the monarchy.

a)

Magna Carta

b)

Articles of Confederation

c)

New Jersey Plan

d)

Virginia Plan

37.

Match the term to the definition.

Called for an even number of representatives in Congress.

a)

Magna Carta

b)

Articles of Confederation

c)

New Jersey Plan

d)

Virginia Plan

38.

Match the term to the definition.

The first national set of laws in the U.S.

a)

Magna Carta

b)

Articles of Confederation

c)

New Jersey Plan

d)

Virginia Plan

39.

Match the term to the definition.

In Congress, states should be represented equally in the Senate, and by population in the House of Representatives.

a)

Magna Carta

b)

Connecticut Compromise

c)

New Jersey Plan

d)

Virginia Plan

40.

Match the term to the definition.

Called for representation in Congress by population.

a)

Magna Carta

b)

Connecticut Compromise

c)

New Jersey Plan

d)

Virginia Plan

41.

Match the term to the definition.

Act of formal approval.

a)

Anti-Federalists

b)

Federalists

c)

Boycott

d)

Ratification

42.

Match the term to the definition.

Two houses (legislature).

a)

Anti-Federalists

b)

Federalists

c)

Boycott

d)

Bicameral

43.

Match the term to the definition.

Those who wanted a strong central government with more power.

a)

Anti-Federalists

b)

Federalists

c)

Boycott

d)

Bicameral

44.

Match the term to the definition.

Organized action to change opponents' behavior by refusing to do something.

a)

Anti-Federalists

b)

Federalists

c)

Boycott

d)

Bicameral

45.

Match the term to the definition.

Those for whom the Constitution represented a too powerful central government.

a)

Anti-Federalists

b)

Federalists

c)

Boycott

d)

Bicameral

46.

The basic concept that believes the government should serve the will of the people is ...

a)

representative government

b)

majority government

c)

ordered government

d)

limited government

47.

The Great Compromise (or "Proposal") used which idea from the New Jersey Plan?

a)

representation by population

b)

equal representation

c)

unicameral congress

d)

bicameral congress

48.

Which characteristic of the Constitution most angered the Anti-Federalists?

a)

Three-Fifths Compromise

b)

lack of a Bill of Rights

c)

separation of powers

d)

amendment process

49.

The idea that the people have a right to abolish an abusive and unresponsive gov't was FIRST formally expressed by Americans in the...

a)

Constitution

b)

Declaration of Rights

c)

Petition of Rights

d)

Declaration of Independence

50.

Under the Articles of Confederation, Congress could do all of the following EXCEPT

a)

levy taxes

b)

make war and peace

c)

enter into treaties

d)

set up a monetary system

51.

At the Philadelphia Convention, the delegates agreed to ...

a)

make minor revisions to the Articles of Confederation.

b)

open their sessions to the public.

c)

draft a new Constitution.

d)

pass proposals by unanimous vote only

52.

Click three weaknesses to the Articles of Confederation.

a)

Government had no power to tax

b)

Government had no power to maintain an army

c)

There was no national court system

d)

Government had the power to tax

53.

Match the term with the definition.

The right to vote.

a)

Franchise/Suffrage

b)

Split-Ticket-Voting

c)

Straight-Ticket-Voting

d)

Off Year Election

54.

Match the term with the definition.

Voting for candidates from different parties on the same ballot.

a)

Franchise/Suffrage

b)

Split-Ticket-Voting

c)

Straight-Ticket-Voting

d)

Off Year Election

55.

Match the term with the definition.

Voting for one party.

a)

Franchise/Suffrage

b)

Split-Ticket-Voting

c)

Straight-Ticket-Voting

d)

Off Year Election

56.

Match the term with the definition.

Takes place any time the office of President is not being voted on.

a)

Franchise/Suffrage

b)

Split-Ticket-Voting

c)

Straight-Ticket-Voting

d)

Off Year Election

57.

Match the term with the definition.

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.

a)

Franchise/Suffrage

b)

General Election

c)

Straight-Ticket-Voting

d)

Off Year Election

58.

Who could vote in early American history?

a)

The rich

b)

Any American ... it's Merica!

c)

White Male Landowners

d)

Only those in government

59.

The 15th Amendment gave ______ the right to vote. The 19th Amendment gave ______ the right to vote. The 26th Amendment gave ______ the right to vote.

a)

African Americans, Women & 21 year olds

b)

African American males, Women & 18 year olds

c)

Women, African Americans & Anyone registered

d)

States, National Gov't & Supreme Court

60.

What are the four qualifications to vote in the U.S.? Check off the accurate answers .

a)

U.S. Citizen

b)

Have legal residence

c)

18 years or older

d)

Valid state ID

e)

Registered

61.

FREE POINTS

Remember to study reasons why people vote and reasons why people don't vote. Memorize 2-3 for each.

a)

Click this one

b)

Don't click this one

62.

Match the term with the definition.

Elections within the party that takes place in the spring.

a)

Closed Primary

b)

Open Primary

c)

General Election

d)

Primary Election

63.

Match the term with the definition.

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.

a)

Closed Primary

b)

Open Primary

c)

General Election

d)

Primary Election

64.

Match the term with the definition.

A school board race.

a)

Closed Primary

b)

Nonpartisan Election

c)

General Election

d)

Primary Election

65.

Match the term with the definition.

Election where you do not have to tell which party you want to vote for.

a)

Closed Primary

b)

Open Primary

c)

General Election

d)

Primary Election

66.

Match the term with the definition.

Election where you have to state which party you want to vote for.

a)

Closed Primary

b)

Open Primary

c)

General Election

d)

Primary Election

67.

All the things that go into what you believe, why you believe it and how you believe something is called?

a)

Political Socialization

b)

Political Efficacy

c)

Political Party

d)

Political Voting

68.

People who do not believe their actions can effect politics have no sense of...

a)

Political Socialization

b)

Political Efficacy

c)

Political Party

d)

Political Voting

69.

REMINDER TO STUDY THIS HERE:

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.

a)

Click this one

b)

Don't click this one

70.

Match the ballot with the correct definition.

President: D = Joe, R = Sam / Vice Pres.: D = Tom, R = Dalton / Gov.: D = Angie R = Grace

a)

party-column ballot

b)

office-group ballot

71.

Match the ballot with the correct definition.

Democrat: Pres. = Joe, Vice Pres. = Tom, Gov = Angie / Republican: Pres. = Sam, Vice Pres. = Dalton, Gov. = Grace

a)

party-column ballot

b)

office-group ballot

72.

Chapter 8 Mass Media & Public Opinion Question: Define public opinion.

a)

People's opinions on what's wrong with government and what the gov't should do for them.

b)

Ideas on professional politicians.

c)

What people see on social media/television and think about the President.

d)

The opinions of a certain number of people on the matters of government and politics.

73.

Chapter 8 Mass Media & Public Opinion Question: Define public opinion.

a)

People's opinions on what's wrong with government and what the gov't should do for them.

b)

Ideas on professional politicians.

c)

What people see on social media/television and think about the President.

d)

The opinions of a certain number of people on the matters of government and politics.

74.

Match the term with the definition.

Most important posts go to ranking members.

a)

Necessary and Proper Clause

b)

Standing Committee

c)

Seniority Rule

d)

Joint Committee

75.

Match the term with the definition.

Permanent Committee in Congress

a)

Necessary and Proper Clause

b)

Standing Committee

c)

Seniority Rule

d)

Joint Committee

76.

Match the term with the definition.

Contains both Representatives & Senators

a)

Necessary and Proper Clause

b)

Standing Committee

c)

Seniority Rule

d)

Joint Committee

77.

Match the term with the definition.

People that elect officials (politicians)

a)

Necessary and Proper Clause

b)

Standing Committee

c)

Seniority Rule

d)

Constituents

78.

Match the term with the definition.

Congress has the power to make all laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into execution the foregoing powers.

a)

Necessary and Proper Clause

b)

Standing Committee

c)

Seniority Rule

d)

Constituents

79.

FREE POINTS

Make sure to study the Congress chart!

a)

Click this one

b)

Don't click this one

80.

What are the three branches of the U.S. Government?

a)

Legislative, Executive & Judicial

b)

Legislative, Execution & Justice

c)

National, State & Local

d)

Local, State & National

81.

What are the three levels of the government under the U.S. system of government from largest to smallest?

a)

Legislative, Executive & Judicial

b)

Legislative, Execution & Justice

c)

National, State & Local

d)

Local, State & National

82.

If the President dies, who succeeds him?

a)

Person presiding over the Senate

b)

Person presiding over the House

c)

Secretary of State

d)

the oldest Senator

83.

Match the term with the definition.

Legalized abortion

a)

Marbury v. Madison

b)

Roe v. Wade

c)

Brown v. Board of Education (Topeka, KS)

d)

Miranda v. Arizona

84.

Match the term with the definition.

When someone is arrested, they have rights

a)

Marbury v. Madison

b)

Roe v. Wade

c)

Brown v. Board of Education (Topeka, KS)

d)

Miranda v. Arizona

85.

Match the term with the definition.

Where most court cases in the U.S. are heard

a)

Marbury v. Madison

b)

Roe v. Wade

c)

Brown v. Board of Education (Topeka, KS)

d)

State Courts

86.

Match the term with the definition.

Ruled that segregation of public schools is illegal.

a)

Marbury v. Madison

b)

Roe v. Wade

c)

Brown v. Board of Education (Topeka, KS)

d)

State Courts

87.

Match the term with the definition.

Ruled in favor of Judicial Review

a)

Marbury v. Madison

b)

Roe v. Wade

c)

Brown v. Board of Education (Topeka, KS)

d)

State Courts

88.

Match the term with the definition.

All records and summaries about each court case that the Supreme Court would know from past case history.

a)

jurisdiction

b)

chief justice

c)

solicitor general

d)

briefs

89.

Match the term with the definition.

Represents the U.S. before the Supreme Court in all cases to which the U.S. is named.

a)

jurisdiction

b)

chief justice

c)

solicitor general

d)

briefs

90.

Match the term with the definition.

Two house legislature

a)

jurisdiction

b)

chief justice

c)

bicameralism

d)

briefs

91.

Match the term with the definition.

Leader of the Supreme Court

a)

jurisdiction

b)

chief justice

c)

bicameralism

d)

briefs

92.

Match the term with the definition.

The right of a court to hear a case

a)

jurisdiction

b)

chief justice

c)

bicameralism

d)

briefs

93.

Match the term with the definition.

Always ends up 2 vs. 1

a)

the rule of three

b)

bureaucracy

c)

the rule of four

d)

judicial review

94.

Match the term with the definition.

"The Constitution says what the Supreme Court says it says"

a)

the rule of three

b)

bureaucracy

c)

the rule of four

d)

judicial review

95.

Match the term with the definition.

How the Supreme Court's cases are selected

a)

the rule of three

b)

bureaucracy

c)

the rule of four

d)

judicial review

96.

Match the term with the definition.

A way of organizing people to do work and get things done in government

a)

the rule of three

b)

bureaucracy

c)

the rule of four

d)

judicial review

97.

Match the term with the definition.

Opinion of a Supreme Court justice that does not agree with the Court's majority opinion

a)

the rule of three

b)

dissenting opinion

c)

concurring opinion

d)

judicial review

98.

Match the term with the definition.

Opinion of a Supreme Court justice that does agree with the Court's majority opinion

a)

the rule of three

b)

dissenting opinion

c)

concurring opinion

d)

judicial review

99.

How many members are there on the U.S. Supreme Court?

a)

Five

b)

Eight

c)

Nine

d)

Thirteen

100.

Supreme Court justices are appointed by the _________ for ________.

a)

President, 25 years

b)

President, life

c)

Congress, 10 years

d)

Vice President, 30 years

101.

The 22nd Amendment limits a President to ______ terms or _____ years in office.

a)

2,8

b)

2,10

c)

4,8

d)

4,10

102.

Check off the three qualifications to be a U.S. President

a)

natural born U.S. Citizen

b)

35 years or older

c)

live in the U.S. for the past 14 years

d)

attend a 4 year university

103.

FREE POINTS

Study the President line of succession:

Vice President, Speaker of the House, President Pro Tempore of the Senate

a)

Click this one

b)

Don't click this one

104.

Who officially elects the President?

a)

the American people

b)

the Electoral College

c)

the College of Cardinals

d)

the American College