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Unit 3 Test

Total questions: 47

Worksheet time: 26mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The United States sometimes refuses to trade with countries that violate human rights

a)

True

b)

FALSE

2.

The United States and its allies were in favor of this government type:

a)

theocracy

b)

communism

c)

socialist

d)

democratic

3.

Which of the following choices best describes the U.S. foreign policy during the Cold War?

a)

Containment of communism

b)

Whoever smelt it dealt it

c)

The enemy of my enemy is my friend

d)

Whoever supplied it denied it

e)

The War on Terror

4.

How did the Vietnam War end for the United States?

a)

It was considered a loss because all of Vietnam became communist

b)

It was a much-needed victory for the U.S. military

c)

It ended in a stalemate, where neither side actually won

d)

All of Vietnam became a democracy

5.

North Korea does not allow its people to leave the country or criticize its leader

a)

True

b)

False

6.

About 90% of the worlds nations a democracies

a)

True

b)

False

7.

Which international peacekeeping organization created the Universal Declaration of Human Rights?

a)

The United Nations

b)

The World Health Organization

c)

NATO

d)

The Organization of American States

8.

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights is upheld by all member countries of the United Nations.

a)

True

b)

False

9.

Which right does this picture show?

a)

Right to rest and leisure. This means everyone has a right to reasonable working hours and free time.

b)

Right to own property. Everyone has the right to own land. No one can take away this land without a just reason.

c)

Everyone is equal before the law. This means everyone is protected by the same rules, in the same way.

d)

Right to privacy. This means nobody can come into our home or open our private documents without a good reason.

10.

One human right is the right to own property.

a)

True

b)

False

11.

What is the President’s role in the U.S. legislative process?

a)

The Constitution outlines no role for the executive branch in the lawmaking process.

b)

The President sits on Congressional committees as a non-voting participant.

c)

The majority of the bills that are debated in Congress come from the President.

d)

The President either approves or vetoes a bill after it is approved by both Houses of Congress.

12.

The president can check the powers of Congress by declaring laws unconstitutional by declaring laws unconstitutional.

a)

True

b)

False

13.
Congress may not pass laws that restrict freedom of speech.
a)
True
b)
False
14.
The ______ clause allows the powers of Congress to stretch as the needs of the country changes
a)
Legislative
b)
Rubber
c)
Implied
d)

Elastic

15.

During each session of Congress, more than 10,000 bills become law.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

16.
In order for a bill to pass the House or Senate, it must get a ______________ vote. 
a)
2/3
b)
3/5
c)
majority
d)
3/4
17.
The Elastic Clause or "Necessary and Proper" clause gives Congress which type of powers?
a)
implied
b)
enumerated
c)
non-legislative
d)
judicial
18.
Almost all of the bills introduced in Congress become laws.
a)
True
b)
False
19.

A bill dies if it does not have a three-fifths vote of Congress.

a)

TRUE

b)

False

20.

Describes a legislature with 2 houses

a)

bicameral

b)

federalism

c)

parliamentary

21.

Which of the following is NOT an enumerated power?

a)

Creating national parks

b)

Creating post offices

c)

Declaring war

d)

Coining money

22.

Congress may tax exports.

a)

False

b)

True

23.

Presidential elections are held every four years.

a)

True

b)

False

24.

According to the Presidential Succession Act, the Speaker of the House follows directly behind the Vice President.

a)

False

b)

True

25.

The Twenty-Second Amendment limits the number of terms a President may serve in office.

How many terms may a president serve?

a)

2 four-year terms

b)

2 two-year terms

c)

2 six-year terms

26.

The Twenty-second Amendment limits the president to three elected terms in office.

a)

true

b)

false

27.

Which of the following IS NOT a Constitutional requirement to be president of the United States?

a)

Natural born U.S. citizen

b)

at least 35 years of age

c)

must reside in the U.S. for 30 years

28.

The ---------- impeaches the President, but the --------- removes them from office.

a)

House of Representatives; Senate

b)

Supreme Court; Senate

c)

Senate; House of Representatives

d)

Vice President; Speaker of the House

29.
Which government office has these requirements?
Be at least 35
A natural born citizen 
Reside in the US for 14 years
a)
Governor of Florida
b)
U.S. Senator
c)
President of the United States
d)
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
30.

Enforces the Laws

a)

Legislative

b)

Executive

c)

Judicial

31.

The president’s main job is to

a)

carry out laws

b)

declare war

c)

make laws

d)

pardon crinminals

32.

What is the purpose of laws about lobbyists?

a)

to ban the public and private activities

b)

to prevent them from having unfair influence

c)

To prevent them from having lunch with the governor

d)

To prohibit them from making campaign contributions

33.

Rule of Law means

a)

one law favouring a particular group

b)

one law favouring many groups

c)

many laws favouring many groups

d)

one law for all the citizens

34.

How many justices are on the Supreme Court

a)

Seven

b)

Eight

c)

Nine

d)

Ten

35.

What type of laws tries to protect reporters from having to reveal their sources?

a)

libel shield laws

b)

malice laws

c)

shield laws

d)

Slander laws

36.

Which of the following is a reason that politicians leak information about proposed plans to the press?

a)

to hide corruption

b)

to hurt the news media

c)

to protect national security

d)

to test public reaction to an idea

37.

Which of these interest groups is most likely to lobby with legislators on behalf of workers?

a)

AARP (American Association of Retired Persons)

b)

American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees

c)

American Heart Association

d)

American Medical Association

38.

Which of these interest groups is most likely to lobby with legislators on behalf of workers?

a)

AARP (American Association of Retired Persons)

b)

American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees

c)

American Heart Association

d)

American Medical Association

39.

An issue gaining in importance as a result of television news coverage is an example of what influence on public opinion?

a)

gender

b)

income

c)

interest groups

d)

mass media

40.

What is the name of an interest group that tries to influence the government to take actions that will benefit large numbers of people?

a)

economic group

b)

public-interest group

c)

Professional interest group

d)

rights group

41.

Why are senators' terms staggered?

a)

to control the size of the upper house

b)

to ease the burden on state election systems

c)

to prevent the Senate from gaining too much power

d)

to shield the Senate from sudden shifts in public opinion

42.

How many representatives does each state in the U.S. get?

a)

2

b)

It depends on the population within each state.

c)

The President decides.

d)

The people vote.

43.
To bring charges of wrong doing against the President
a)
Veto
b)
Cede
c)
Impeach
44.
The Constitution gives Congress the right to impeach
a)
Only members of Congress involved in serious wrongdoing.
b)
Only federal judges
c)
Only the president
d)
Any federal official involved in serious wrong doing.
45.
SS.7.C.3.4
Run public schools
a)
Federal
b)
State
c)
Shared
46.

Congress may override a presidential veto with a:

a)

majority vote

b)

three-quarters vote

c)

two-thirds vote

d)

unanimous vote

47.

To run for Senator, you must

a)

be at least 25 years old

b)

be at least 30 years old

c)

have been a US Citizen for 15 years

d)

have a law degree