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Government FInal Review

Total questions: 55

Worksheet time: 1hrs 1mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Who was the author of the Declaration of Independence?

a)

John Adams

b)

John Hancock

c)

Ben Franklin

d)

Thomas Jefferson

2.

How many Senators does each state have?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

3.

How many representatives does each state have?

a)

2

b)

4

c)

10

d)

based on population

4.

How many members are in the House of Representatives?

a)

16

b)

100

c)

435

d)

538

5.

The role of the President is outlined in which Article of the U.S. Constitution?

a)

Article I

b)

Article II

c)

Article III

d)

Article IV

6.

In the Impeachment process, which body of government brings the formal charges/accusations against the president?

a)

Supreme Court

b)

House of representatives

c)

Senate

d)

Presidents cabinet

7.

Once Impeachment charges are approved, which body of government holds the trial and makes the final judgment?

a)

Supreme Court

b)

House of representatives

c)

Senate

d)

Presidents Cabinet

8.

The United States is an example of

a)

autocracy

b)

monarchy

c)

direct democracy

d)

republic

9.
The president can check Congress by this power
a)
pardon
b)
override
c)
veto
d)
judicial review
10.

This term is used to describe the unique relationship between the state and national government in the United States.

a)

nullification

b)

states rights

c)

federalism

d)

confederation

11.
Senators are elected for 
a)
2 year term
b)
4 year term
c)
6 year term
d)
life
12.
The power of judicial review means that the Supreme Court can ...
a)
declare laws passed by Congress or actions of the president unconstitutional
b)
review the Constitution and make laws
c)
review the Constitution and veto laws
d)
impeach a president or member of Congress for doing something unconstitutional
13.

What does the Legislative branch do?

a)

Makes / writes the laws

b)

Interprets the laws

c)

Enforces the laws

14.

What does the Judicial branch do?

a)

Makes / writes the laws

b)

Interprets the laws

c)

Enforces the laws

15.

What does the Executive branch do?

a)

Makes / writes the laws

b)

Interprets the laws

c)

Enforces the laws

16.

What is the Bill of Rights?

a)

The purposes of government

b)

The first 10 amendments to the Constitution

c)

The senators and the representatives

d)

A written outline for the power and structure of government

17.
The Anti-Federalists insisted on a Bill of Rights because they were concerned that
a)
the Constitution would not include separation of powers
b)
the new national government could trample on individual rights
c)
representation in the Senate would be based on population
d)
small states would have as much power as large states
18.

What compromise was reached between Federalists and Anti-Federalists?

a)

The Constitution would be ratified but a Bill of Rights would be added

b)

The power of judicial review would be given to the court system

c)

The Declaration of Independence would not mention slavery

d)

George Washington would be president but he would be advised by a cabinet

19.

An example of a check the legislative branch has on the executive branch.

a)

The can review laws to ensure they follow the Constitution

b)

They can reject presidential appointments

c)

They can veto laws

d)

They can appoint judges

20.

The case of Marbury vs. Madison in 1803. Made the courts stronger by establishing the principal of

a)

Judicial Review

b)

Federalism

c)

Limited Government

d)

Separate but equal

21.

What amendment did not expand suffrage (the right to vote)

a)

19th Amendment

b)

15th Amendment

c)

26th Amendment

d)

1st Amendment

22.

How did the U.S. Supreme Court use the 14th Amendment in the Brown v. Board of Education decision (1954)?

a)

They ruled that the use of civil disobedience to achieve legal rights is protected by the due process clause of the 14th Amendment.

b)

They ruled that segregated educational facilities violated the equal protection clause of the 14th Amendment.

c)

They ruled that the use of literacy tests and poll taxes violated the due process clause of the 14th Amendment.

d)

They ruled that affirmative action programs at universities were protected by the due process clause of the 14th Amendment.

23.

Which qualifications for house members is NOT in the Constitution?

a)

must be at least 25 years old

b)

must have been a citizen for at least 7 years

c)

must live in the district being represented

d)

must live in the State from which chosen

24.

The basic constitutional rights of the people were FIRST set out in the

a)

13th, 14th, & 15th amendments

b)

10th amendment

c)

Bill of Rights

d)

Equal Rights Amendment

25.

Which idea is NOT included in the Declaration of Independence?

a)

People have certain natural rights.

b)

God gives certain people the right to govern.

c)

Government can exist only with the people's permission

d)

The people may change or abolish the government.

26.

The Supreme Court's decision in Marbury v. Madison

a)

enabled William Marbury to become a justice of the peace

b)

stripped the President of his power to appoint federal judges

c)

established the Court's power of judicial review

d)

none of the above

27.
How are most judges in Georgia selected?
a)
Through elections based on non partisan (non party) votes. 
b)
Through appointments by the governor.
c)
Trial judges are elected, appellate are appointed. 
28.

Mr. Kee's tree fell on his neighbor's house. Would this be a civil or criminal case?

a)

civil

b)

criminal

29.

Would robbing a bank be tried in a civil or criminal case?

a)

Civil

b)

Criminal

30.

Which type of law deals with laws that are created to deal with relationships among individuals?

a)

Civil Law

b)

Criminal Law

c)

Federal Law

d)

Murphy's Law

31.

The principle by which power is divided among the three branches of the government

a)

Separation of Powers

b)

Emancipation Proclamation

c)

Checks and Balances

d)

Split Infinitives

32.

There are ________ US senators

a)

100

b)

250

c)

435

d)

50

33.

The US Representatives serve ______ year terms:

a)

2

b)

4

c)

6

d)

8

34.

Which amendment promises people that no unlawful search and seizures will occur?

a)

2nd Amendment

b)

4th Amendment

c)

5th Amendment

d)

6th Amendment

35.

The President’s power to veto an act of Congress is an example of

a)

Executive agreement

b)

Judicial Review

c)

Checks and Balances

d)

Limited Government

36.

What court case allows freedom of speech in students as long as it is not disruptive?

a)

TLO vs. New Jersey

b)

Tinker vs. Des Moines

c)

Brown vs. Board of Education

d)

Roe vs. Wade

37.

Which of the following is the basic characteristic of federalism?

a)

Divided power between National and State governments

b)

Most power to the National Government

c)

Most power to the Local Government

d)

Encourages direct citizen participation in government

38.

What philosophy did Thomas Jefferson adopt from John Locke?

a)

Natural Rights

b)

Classical Republicanism

c)

Lockism

d)

Existentialism

39.

Gives the rights to due process, does not allow double jeopardy

a)

Fifth Amendment

b)

Sixth Amendment

c)

Third Amendment

d)

Fourth Amendment

40.
Freedom of religion (establishment & free exercise clauses), speech, press, assembly, and petition.
a)
1st Amendment
b)
5th Amendment
c)
8th Amendment
d)
12th Amendment
41.
It is illegal to make any citizen pay for the right to vote because of
a)
Amendment 24, Poll Tax
b)
Amendment 27, Congressional Pay
c)
Amendment 16, Income Tax
d)
Amendment 25, Presidential Succession
42.
Amendment 15 says that all citizens have the right to ______________ regardless of race
a)
A fair trial
b)
Rebel
c)
Vote
d)
State their opinion
43.
Amendment 26 grants citizens the right to vote at the age of
a)
16
b)
18
c)
21
d)
30
44.
How many times has the constitution been amened?
a)
26 times
b)
15 times
c)
27 times
d)
28 times
45.
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
46.

Right to bear Arms

a)

Amendment 5

b)

Amendment 8

c)

Amendment 2

d)

Amendment 4

47.

Troops could not be lodged in private (citizen owned) homes

a)

Amendment 1

b)

Amendment 10

c)

Amendment 19

d)

Amendment 3

48.

A person cannot be tried or act as a witness against oneself and cannot be tried for the same crime twice.

a)

Amendment 4

b)

Amendment 18

c)

Amendment 5

d)

Amendment 21

49.

The right to a public and speedy trial by a jury of their peers.

a)

Amendment 7

b)

Amendment 6

c)

Amendment 8

d)

Amendment 15

50.

Right to a civil trial where the value of the assest exceeds $20.

a)

Amendment 7

b)

Amendment 8

c)

Amendment 25

d)

Amendment 17

51.

No excessive bails, no excessive fines, and no cruel and unusual punishments.

a)

Amendment 18

b)

Amendment 21

c)

Amendment 8

d)

Amendment 9

52.

Powers not stated in the Constitution are left for the states to determine.

a)

Amendment 9

b)

Amendment 10

c)

Amendment 13

d)

Amendment 21

53.

Which Amendment granted women the right to vote?

a)

Amendment 19

b)

Amendment 1

c)

Amendment 9

d)

Amendment 21

54.

John Locke established which of the principles fundamental to our government

a)

rule of law

b)

social contract

c)

3/5 Compromise

d)

judicial review

55.

The Supreme Court recently chose not to make changes and rather followed the Founding Father's lead. This is an example of

a)

judicial activism

b)

judicial restraint

c)

majority opinion

d)

rule of law

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