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MidTerm Moster

Total questions: 107

Worksheet time: 54mins

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1.

A credible source will have which of the following?

a)

use of logical conclusions

b)

expert author

c)

no clear evidence of bias.

d)

all of the above

2.

Which of these sources is likely to provide the most credible source of information about events taking place during President Trump's administration?

a)

A novel about President Obama written by his wife.

b)

A timeline of events that took place during President Obama's time in office.

c)

A film made by a director who supported President Obama.

d)

A book of essays by former members of Obama's administration.

3.

Which person would provide the most credible description of life under dictatorship?

a)

A high-level official in the dictator's government.

b)

A political prisoner recently jailed by the dictator.

c)

The leader of a country who is an ally of the dictator.

d)

A historian who spoke with many people living under the dictator.

4.

In evaluating the arguments made by advocates of a project one should pay particular attention to . . .

a)

projected data on costs provided by engineers and accountants

b)

number of students the new high school can hold

c)

money spent by supporters on disseminating their point of view.

d)

popularity of the supporters of the community leaders

5.

In 1950, North Korea invaded South Korea. The United States sent troops to the area to protect its ally, South Korea.


What is the best way to find a credible explanation of this event?

a)

Ask the current leaders of North Korea why their country was invaded.

b)

Read a book by a U.S. general about the war.

c)

Investigate multiple sources dealing with the war in Korea.

d)

Read a U.S. Government report on the war.

6.

Is the source credible?


In showing that Ohio is the best place to live an article cites a survey of residents of Columbus, Ohio

a)

Yes

b)

No

7.

Is the source credible?


In criticizing American infrastructure an article cites the American Society of Civil Engineers' budgeting forecast.

a)

Yes

b)

No

8.

An article that advocates for banning fast food in schools that cites medical statistics would most likely be written by. . .

a)

a health science teacher

b)

a student body President

c)

the owner of a community fast-food restaurant

d)

the director of a local supermarket.

9.

A citizen criticizes smoking. What should we consider to determine their credibility?

a)

How well they support their position with facts.

b)

Whether or not they smoke cigarettes

c)

Past voting record

d)

Whether they pay their taxes

10.

Which statement would best support a ban on smoking?

a)

Smoking is not as harmful as some people claim

b)

Everyone who smokes will eventually die from cancer

c)

Several recent studies indicate that non-smokers live longer

d)

People who continue to smoke are acting like fools

11.

The following statement is an example of what conflict resolution method?


"Jefferson and Hamilton then met with their supporters to try to convince them to go along with the agreement"

a)

persuasion

b)

compromise

c)

consensus building

d)

negotiation

12.

The following statement is an example of what conflict resolution method?


"With each willing to give something up, they finally reached an agreement"

a)

persuasion

b)

compromise

c)

consensus building

d)

negotiation

13.

The following statement is an example of what conflict resolution method?


"Jefferson and Hamilton met to come to an agreement on a way to move forward"

a)

persuasion

b)

compromise

c)

consensus building

d)

negotiation

14.

Match the description to the resolution


A process of settling differences through a discussion of the issues

a)

persuasion

b)

consensus building

c)

negotiation

d)

compromise

15.

Match the description to the resolution


A process of convincing other people to accept a point of view by means of logical reasoning.

a)

persuasion

b)

consensus building

c)

negotiation

d)

compromise

16.

Match the description to the resolution


A process of working to achieve general agreement of parties within a group.

a)

persuasion

b)

consensus building

c)

negotiation

d)

compromise

17.

Match the description to the resolution


A process of making concessions by one or more parties in order to settle differences.

a)

persuasion

b)

consensus building

c)

negotiation

d)

compromise

18.

What is included in the Bill of Rights

a)

Freedom of Speech

b)

Protection from double jeopardy

c)

right to bear arms

d)

All of the above

19.

What is included in the original Constitution?

a)

Equal protection clause

b)

Structure of American government.

c)

Protection from cruel and unusual punishment

d)

Definition of slavery

20.

An alliance with France would be negotiated at which level of government?

a)

Federal

b)

State

c)

Local

d)

County

21.

Which best describes a characteristics of the federal government established by the authors of the U.S. Construction?

a)

The powers of the national government are limited

b)

The federal courts have less authority than state courts.

c)

In a conflict, state laws are supreme over federal laws

d)

A belief that the government must be all-powerful over the people

22.

Which would a supporter of limited government be most likely to favor?

a)

Putting all governmental power in the hands of one branch of government.

b)

Eliminating some of the freedoms provided in the U.S. Constitution

c)

Removing the list of powers specifically given to the federal government in the U.S. Constitution

d)

Creating a federal form of government where power is divided between a national and state governments

23.

Federalism is a term used to define the division of power between the

a)

President and the Vice President

b)

U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives

c)

national and state levels of government

d)

three branches of the federal government

24.

Which statement would be made by a person who supported popular sovereignty in the federal government?

a)

The executive power is under the control of the Chief Executive

b)

Government at all levels needs to be doing many more things

c)

The powers of government come from the consent of the governed.

d)

We can trust our government not to abuse the rights of individuals

25.

The following connects to which principle?


"We, the people of the Untied States, in order to form a more perfect union, establish justice . . . and secure the blessings of liberty . . . do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America."

a)

people have a right to a public trial by a jury of the peers

b)

people are guaranteed to receive an adequate standard of living

c)

people have the right to freedom of religion

d)

people are the main source of government's political power

26.

What makes the government of the United States a federal system?

a)

The President is selected by the Electoral College

b)

National laws must be passed by both houses of Congress.

c)

Powers are divided between the state and national government.

d)

The states are guaranteed a republican form of government

27.

Which Presidential action is an example of a principle of the U.S. Constitution?

a)

vetoing a law passed by Congress

b)

calling a meeting of the cabinet

c)

ordering the navy to patrol the Persian Gulf

d)

meeting with a foreign leader

28.

"There can be no liberty if the same man or the same group has executive, legislative, and judicial control."


Which principle of the U.S. Constitution would the author of this statement be most likely to support?

a)

separation of powers

b)

checks and balances

c)

federalism

d)

popular sovereignty

29.

Match the feature to the principle.


Under our system of government, the national government has no powers other than those specifically granted to it in the U.S. Constitution.

a)

checks and balances

b)

popular sovereignty

c)

limited government

d)

separation of powers

30.

Match the feature to the principle.


A key feature of the U.S. Constitution is that all governmental authority is derived from the people.

a)

checks and balances

b)

popular sovereignty

c)

limited government

d)

separation of powers

31.

Match the feature to the principle.


Each branch of government has certain powers over the other branches to prevent one branch from gaining too much power.

a)

checks and balances

b)

popular sovereignty

c)

limited government

d)

separation of powers

32.

Match the feature to the principle.


Power was divided among three separate branches -- Congress, the President, and the Supreme Court -- to prevent tyranny and protect liberty.

a)

checks and balances

b)

popular sovereignty

c)

limited government

d)

separation of powers

33.

"The proposed Constitution, far from abolishing state governments, makes them an essential part of the national government by allowing them a direct representation in the Senate, and leaves in their possession certain important government powers. This fully corresponds, in every way, with the idea of a federal government - Alexander Hamilton


Which statement would Alexander Hamilton be most in agreement with?

a)

State governments face the threat of being abolished by the federal government

b)

The states will lack representation in the U.S. Senate.

c)

Under the new U.S. Constitution , the states will enjoy important powers.

d)

State governments should fear the power of the new national government

34.

Match the statement to Federalist or Anti-Federalist.


They feared the central government would use its power to oppress people.

a)

Federalist

b)

Anti-Federalist

35.

Match the statement to Federalist or Anti-Federalist.


They argued that power separated among the three branches would protect against abuse.

a)

Federalist

b)

Anti-Federalist

36.

Match the statement to Federalist or Anti-Federalist.


They claimed the Constitution lacks a bill of rights to protect people's rights and liberties.

a)

Federalist

b)

Anti-Federalist

37.

Match the statement to Federalist or Anti-Federalist.


They said the nation is too vast to be governed effectively by a single government.

a)

Federalist

b)

Anti-Federalist

38.

Match the statement to Federalist or Anti-Federalist.


They argued that there is a lack of safeguards, to protect, against governmental abuse.

a)

Federalist

b)

Anti-Federalist

39.

What was the purpose of adding the Bill of Rights to the U.S. Constitution?

a)

assure the end of slavery

b)

protect people from abuse by the state governments

c)

protect people from abuse by the federal government

d)

allow the adoption of new amendments

40.

What was the key argument advanced by Federalists in arguing for ratification of the U.S. Constitution?

a)

It provided for construction of a new capital in the South

b)

It prohibited the power of the federal government to wage war.

c)

It allowed the slave trade to continue for at least twenty more years.

d)

It had features that prevented the abuse of government power.

41.

Individual states were given which power?

a)

issue paper money

b)

control education

c)

regulate interstate commerce

d)

negotiate treaties with foreign natinos

42.

What would an Anti-Federalist agree with?

a)

Federal government needed to be strong and flexible

b)

Business was key to the success of the nation.

c)

Necessary and proper clause gives too much power to the federal government

d)

The president should be very powerful.

43.

What best summarizes the 4th, 5th and 6th Amendment?

a)

Persons accused of a crime enjoy certain basic rights.

b)

Criminal defendants must be fully prosecuted

c)

Criminal acts should lead to the loss of a person's liberty.

d)

Accused persons are usually guilty of committing some crime.

44.

Which has been an important application of the "due process" clause of the Fifth Amendment?

a)

Freedom of speech has been limited

b)

Prayer in school has been banned

c)

Persons accused of crime are protected from abusive behavior by the police.

d)

The power of the Supreme Court in criminal cases has been limited.

45.

"Excessive bail ought not to be required, nor excessive fines imposed; no cruel and unusual punishments inflicted." - English Bill of Rights


This document best matches which American document?

a)

Declaration of Independence

b)

Federalist Papers

c)

First Amendment

d)

Eighth Amendment

46.

What would be protected by the First Amendment?

a)

Woman seeking a lawyer before talking to police.

b)

Family refusing to allows soldiers in their home

c)

reporter publishing an article critical of city officials

d)

A man on trial refuses to testify against himself

47.

Which statement describes a limitation placed on government established by the Bill of Rights?

a)

Supreme Court can declare acts of Congress unconstitutional.

b)

Only Congress has the power to control interstate commerce

c)

The President shares control of foreign policy with the legislature

d)

The police cannot enter your home without permission or a warrant.

48.

Match the Amendment to the scenario.


A person is brought to trial with out indictment of a grand jury.

a)

First Amendment

b)

Third Amendment

c)

Fifth Amendment

d)

Eighth Amendment

49.

Match the Amendment to the scenario.


A person is sentenced to 15 years in prison for going 12 miles over the speed limit.

a)

First Amendment

b)

Third Amendment

c)

Fifth Amendment

d)

Eighth Amendment

50.

Match the Amendment to the scenario.


A journalist is arrested for writing an article about a government official.

a)

First Amendment

b)

Third Amendment

c)

Fifth Amendment

d)

Eighth Amendment

51.

Match the Amendment to the scenario.


American soldiers are housed in citizens homes to save money.

a)

First Amendment

b)

Third Amendment

c)

Fifth Amendment

d)

Eighth Amendment

52.

"The power not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or the people."


This selection of the 10th Amendment was meant to . .

a)

give people the right to vote

b)

limit the rights of American citizens

c)

place limits on the powers of the national government

d)

assure the national government would control the state governments

53.

" Now, on of the most essential branches of English liberty is the freedom of one's home. A man's house is his castle"


Which provision in the U.S. Bill of Rights shares the same belief?

a)

right to a fair trial

b)

protection against unreasonable searches and seizures

c)

guarantee against double jeopardy

d)

prohibition against cruel and unusual punishment

54.

What is the primary focus of the First Amendment?

a)

right to self-expression

b)

property rights

c)

rights of the accused

d)

contractual rights

55.

When a group of citizens assemble at a public meeting is protected by . ..

a)

First Amendment

b)

Fifth Amendment

c)

Seventh Amendment

d)

Eighth Amendment

56.

What is protected by the Bill of Rights?

a)

right to vote

b)

right to travel abroad

c)

right to won property

d)

right to petition the government

57.

A primary reason for the passage of the Fourteenth Amendment (1868) was to

a)

punish the South for their secession from the Union

b)

uphold the legality of the Black COdes

c)

continue the Presidential plan for Reconstruction

d)

guarantee citizenship rights to the newly freed slaves

58.

After the Civil War, Southern state legislatures attempted to restrict the rights formerly enslaved persons by enacting Black Codes. How did Congress respond?

a)

They created the Freedman's Bureau

b)

They enacted new laws to punish the South.

c)

They proposed the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendment

d)

They supported settlements of former plantation lands.

59.

What event brought about the adoption of the 13th Amendment?

a)

The removals of federal soldiers in the South during Reconstruction.

b)

The assassination of President Abraham Lincoln

c)

The end of the Civil War and passage of the Emancipation Proclamation.

d)

The need to promote equal educational prospects for minority groups.

60.

"The right of citizens of the United Stats to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of race, color, or previous condition of servitude . . "


Which actions did Southern states take to keep African Americans from exercising the rights guaranteed in the amendment above?

a)

deny women the right to vote

b)

pass laws to establish segregated schools

c)

establish property-holding requirements for voting

d)

require complicated tests in literacy in order to vote

61.

During the Reconstruction Era, the Fifteenth Amendment was adopted to grant African Americans

a)

equal protection of the law

b)

freedom

c)

voting rights

d)

educational opportunities

62.

"The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of sex. Congress shall have the power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation."


To which amendment in the U.S. Constitution does the above quote refer?

a)

13th Amendment

b)

15th Amendment

c)

19th Amendment

d)

26th Amendment

63.

What has been the impact of the Seventeenth Amendment on the United States?

a)

It allowed the national government to place more restrictions on the actions of state governments

b)

It prevented the power of state governments from enacting Prohibition laws.

c)

It reduced the power of the President over Congress

d)

It led to a more democratically elected Untied States Senate.

64.

Match the group to the amendment that gave them the right to vote.


18 year olds

a)

13th Amendment

b)

15th Amendment

c)

19th Amendment

d)

26th Amendment

65.

Match the group to the amendment that gave them the right to vote.


women

a)

13th Amendment

b)

15th Amendment

c)

19th Amendment

d)

26th Amendment

66.

Match the group to the amendment that gave them the right to vote.


African-American men

a)

13th Amendment

b)

15th Amendment

c)

19th Amendment

d)

26th Amendment

67.

One way the Civil Rights Movement and the Women's Suffrage Movement are similar is that

a)

relied on violence to reach their goals

b)

opposed Supreme Court decisions expanding the rights of the accused

c)

refused to support church or religious leaders

d)

used non violent protest to support disenfranchised groups

68.

The purpose of the 24th Amendment was?

a)

protect voting rights of the poor

b)

protect voting rights of women

c)

protect voting rights of 18 year olds

d)

outlaw literacy tests

69.

The image goes along with which of following amendments

a)

15th Amendment

b)

22nd Amendment

c)

25th Amendment

d)

26th Amendment

70.

In the Election of 1796, Federalist John Adams was elected president while Democratic-Republican Thomas Jefferson, with the second most electoral votes, became Vice President.


This situation was prevented from occurring again with the adoption of which amendment to the Constitution?

a)

12th Amendment

b)

20th Amendment

c)

23rd Amendment

d)

25th Amendment

71.

The lame duck period was shortened by which amendment?

a)

12th Amendment

b)

20th Amendment

c)

22nd Amendment

d)

23rd Amendment

72.

People in Washington D.C. got representation through which amendment?

a)

12th Amendment

b)

22nd Amendment

c)

23rd Amendment

d)

25th Amendment

73.

What does amendment mean?

a)

a change to the Constitution

b)

a new version of the Constitution

c)

a deletion of a part of the Constitution

d)

the adoption of the Constitution

74.

Which of these statements is true about making changes to the Constitution?

a)

It is fast and easy

b)

It a slow process but changes are rarely rejected

c)

It is possible, but difficult

d)

Changes were never meant to happen

75.

How is an amendment proposed? (2 answers)

a)

2/3rds of both Houses of Congress approve of it

b)

The President and both Houses of Congress approve of it

c)

Approved by a majority after 2/3rds of the states call for a National Convention

d)

The Supreme Courts confirms it to be Constitutional

76.

Which of these groups can approve of an Amendment that has been officially been proposed? (2 answers)

a)

Supreme Court

b)

3/4ths of the State Legislatures

c)

3/4ths of the states in State Conventions

d)

The President

e)

3/4ths of Both Houses of Congress

77.

Which of these statements is true about the first 10 amendments to the Constitution? (2 answers)

a)

They were only approved after the Civil War

b)

They were the only amendments to not go through the official approval proces

c)

The were approved almost immediately after the approval of the Constitution

d)

They are called the Bill of Rights

78.

How many amendments have there been to the Constitution?

a)

0

b)

10

c)

21

d)

27

79.

Which article of the Constitution describes the Amendment process?

a)

I

b)

III

c)

V

d)

VII

80.

Which part of the amendment process has never been used?

a)

2/3 of Congress proposes

b)

2/3 of national convention proposes

c)

3/4 of state legislatures ratify

d)

3/4 of state conventions ratify

81.

Which Amendment took ~200 years to ratify?

a)

12th Amendment - Presidential Elections

b)

14th Amendment - Equal Protection

c)

21st Amendment - Repeal of 19th

d)

27th Amendments - Limits on Pay Raises

82.

Which Amendment took ~2 months to ratify?

a)

19th Amendment - Women's Suffrage

b)

14th Amendment - Equal Protection

c)

26th Amendment - Voting Age to 18

d)

28th Amendments - Equal Rights Amendment

83.

The assassination of President Kennedy led to which amendment?

a)

12th

b)

20th

c)

22nd

d)

25th

84.

Match the power to the branch that has it.


The power to decide if an action of the President is constitutional.

a)

Legislative

b)

Executive

c)

Judicial

d)

I Don't Know

85.

Match the power to the branch that has it.


The power to issue pardons which frees a person from prison

a)

Legislative

b)

Executive

c)

Judicial

d)

I Don't Know

86.

Match the power to the branch that has it.


The power to originate all bills having to do with spending.

a)

Legislative

b)

Executive

c)

Judicial

d)

I Don't Know

87.

Match the power to the branch that has it.


The power to negotiate treaties with foreign nations.

a)

Legislative

b)

Executive

c)

Judicial

d)

I Don't Know

88.

Match the power to the branch that has it.


The power to protect individual's rights and liberties from government abuse.

a)

Legislative

b)

Executive

c)

Judicial

d)

I Don't Know

89.

What would be the best title for this group of actions?


Issue writs of certiorari

accepting amicus curiae brief

Ruling an action by the President to be unconstitutional

a)

Actions that led to constitutional amendments

b)

Situations protected by the Bill of Rights

c)

Provisions of Article I of the Constitution

d)

Powers of the U.S. Supreme Court

90.

At the Constitutional Convention, the framers of the U.S. Constitution were in agreement that Congress should be given the power to

a)

declare actions of the President unconstitutional

b)

regulate interstate trade

c)

select the President of the United States

d)

serve for a life term in office

91.

Which power of the Supreme Court expanded its authority beyond what was stated in the original U.S. Constitution?

a)

applying judicial review to state and national laws

b)

changing the operation of the electoral college

c)

increasing the number of Justices on the Supreme Court

d)

eliminating the power of the President to veto bills

92.

People who dodged the draft by fleeing to Canada during the Vietnam War were pardoned by President Jimmy Carter. President Carter was acting under his authority as . . .

a)

chief diplomat of the United States

b)

the individual empowered to negotiate treaties

c)

chief executive of the Untied States

d)

leader of the free world

93.

The U.S. Constitution assigns the power to ratify treaties exclusively to the

a)

U.S. Supreme Court

b)

House of Representatives

c)

U.S. Senate

d)

President

94.

"All bills for raising revenue shall originate in the House of Representatives." - Article I, Section 7 U.S. Constitution


Why did the authors of the U.S. Constitution include this provision?

a)

to allow citizens more influence over spending issues

b)

to assure that all citizens would pay the same amount in taxes

c)

to deny Presidents the power to veto revenue bills

d)

to provide the government with a balanced budget

95.

The section of the U.S. Constitution that grants Congress the power to "make all laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into execution the foregoing powers" has come to be known as the

a)

Judicial Review

b)

Due Process Clause

c)

Supremacy Clause

d)

Elastic Clause

96.

President Obama nominated Sonia Sotomayor to the Supreme Court. Before she could take her seat on the Supreme Court, her appointment had to be

a)

approved by the U.S. Senate

b)

accepted by a majority of members of the Supreme Court

c)

receive a majority vote from the President's Cabinet

d)

obtain a two-thirds vote in the U.S. House of Representatives

97.

The U.S. Constitution grants the Senate the power to

a)

approve all decisions by a state

b)

nominate ambassadors to foreign countries

c)

issue pardons to criminals

d)

try impeachment cases like a court

98.

To win a Presidential election, a candidate must win a

a)

two-thirds vote of a the state legislatures

b)

two-thirds vote in Congress

c)

majority of the popular vote

d)

majority of the Electoral College vote

99.

In the U.S. Constitution, who has the power to bring impeachment charges against a federal official?

a)

U.S. Supreme Court

b)

state legislatures

c)

the President

d)

House of Representatives

100.

Identify the responsivities of each branch of government.


Acts as a jury in a impeachment trial.

a)

Legislative

b)

Executive

c)

Judicial

101.

Identify the responsivities of each branch of government.


Is commander-in-chief of the nation's armed forces

a)

Legislative

b)

Executive

c)

Judicial

102.

Identify the responsivities of each branch of government.


Can declare a law to be unconstitutional

a)

Legislative

b)

Executive

c)

Judicial

103.

Identify the responsivities of each branch of government.


Is responsible for carrying out the laws.

a)

Legislative

b)

Executive

c)

Judicial

104.

Identify the responsivities of each branch of government.


Approve treaties with foreign nations.

a)

Legislative

b)

Executive

c)

Judicial

105.

Which action in the process of electing a President is provided for in the U.S. Constitution?

a)

the opening of a national nominating convention

b)

the President making a speech at his inaugural

c)

a political party adopting a platform

d)

the Electoral College casting ballots

106.

Under the U.S. Constitution, the U.S. Congress was given the power to

a)

issue writs of certiorari

b)

declare acts of the President unconstitutional

c)

admit new states into the Union

d)

write executive orders

107.

Which action would most likely result in the greatest increase in the power of the executive branch?

a)

abolishing the Electoral College

b)

submitting a budget for Congressional approval

c)

broadening the President's wartime authority

d)

lowering the age at which a person can be elected President