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Government Midterm Part 1

Total questions: 75

Worksheet time: 2hrs 49mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Unitary Government

a)

can be described as a centralized government. All of the powers are

held by one, single, central agency. The central government can create

local units; however, the local units only have those powers that the

central government gives to them. Most of the governments in the

world are unitary.

b)

an alliance of independent states.

The central government, or confederate government, only handles

matters that the independent states assign to it. A confederate

government is usually formed for the purposes of national defense

and trade, and these are typically the only powers assigned to it.

c)

An authoritarian form of government

d)

government in which one person

holds unlimited political power.

2.
In this type of government, the power is in the hands of the citizens, who vote in free elections.
a)
Democracy
b)
Oligarchy
c)
Autocracy
3.
 In this type of government, there is one single ruler and citizens have little to no involvement.
a)
Democracy
b)
Autocracy
c)
Oligarchy
4.
Which type of government does the United Kingdom have?
a)
Federal Republic
b)

Confederation
c)
Parliamentary Democracy
d)
Presidential Democracy
5.

A government ruled by a few people is called a(n) ________.

a)

oligarchy

b)

theocracy

c)

democracy

d)

anarchy

6.
What government controls most aspects of citizens life?
a)
dictatorship
b)
democracy
c)
monarchy
d)
theocracy
7.

What did the Magna Carter help to develop?

a)

Basic human rights

b)

The British Parliament

c)

Democracy

d)

All of the above

8.

What is legislative power?

a)

The power to carry out and enforce laws

b)

The power to make laws

c)

The power to interpret laws

d)

The power to draft laws

9.

What is executive power?

a)

The power to draft laws

b)

The power to interpret laws

c)

The power to make laws

d)

The power to carry out and enforce laws

10.

Which are features of Democracy?

a)

Democracy is a form of government in which the rulers are elected by the people.

b)

Elections offer a choice and fair opportunity to the people to change the current rulers

c)

The choice and opportunity is available to all the people on an equal basis

d)

All the above

11.

THE WORD DEMOCRACY MEANS

a)

THE RULE OF THE PEOPLE

b)

THE RULE OF POWER

c)

PEOPLE WITH POWER

d)

BEST FORM OF GOVERNMENT

12.

JUDICIARY POWER:

a)

MAKES THE LAW

b)

MAKES SURE PEOPLE OBEY THE LAW

c)

JUDGES CRIMES

d)

I DIDN'T STUDY :(

13.

The (a)   is a document that lays down the framework, political structures and the powers and duties of the government.

14.

The Preamble is an (a)   to our Constitution.

15.
In a representative democracy_____________.
a)
ževery citizen gets to vote.
b)
žonly the Kings get to vote.
c)
only chosen representatives get to vote
d)
žonly males get to vote.
16.
In a direct democracy_________.
a)
ževery citizen gets to vote.
b)
žonly chosen representatives get to vote.
c)
žonly the Kings get to vote.
d)
žonly males get to vote.
17.

A Republic

a)

a government in which the

power is held by a small, often

self-appointed elite.

b)

has sovereign power held by

those who are eligible to vote, while

political power is exercised by the

representatives chosen by the citizens.

c)

supreme power rests with

the people. The government is conducted

only with the consent of the people. In a

democratic form of government, citizens

participate in elections and choose who will

represent them.

d)

has

representatives chosen through elections. A small

group is chosen to represent the overall will of the

people. This is the type of democracy we have in the

United States.

18.
What 13th century document established the rights listed below?
- Basic rights of citizens
- Rule of law
- Representative assemblies
a)
the Constitution
b)
Napoleonic Code
c)
the Communist Manifesto
d)
the Magna Carta
19.
Which king was "forced" to sign the Magna Carta in 1215?`
a)
King James
b)
King John
c)
King Louis
d)
King Henry
20.

Why is the Magna Carta an important document in history?

a)

It was the first document to place limits on the king's power

b)

It outlawed feudalism and gave voting rights to all citizens

c)

It established Parliament as the nation's legislative body.

d)

It determined England's physical boundaries

21.

Locke argued that we had 3 main natural rights. What are they? (Select 3)

a)

Life

b)

Liberty

c)

Pursuit of Happiness

d)

Property

22.

According to John Locke, if the government didn't protect the people's natural rights, what could the people do?

a)

Overthrow the government

b)

Petition the government for their rights

c)

Nothing, the people don't have rights

23.

A monarchy is...

a)

a government ruled by a president

b)

a government ruled by a mayor

c)

a government ruled by a king or queen

d)

a government ruled by Chuck Norris

24.
Why is the Magna Carta an important document in British history?
a)
It was the first document to place limits on the king's power
b)
It outlawed feudalism and gave voting rights to all citizens
c)
It established Parliament as the nation's legislative body.
d)
It determined England's physical boundaries
25.

Name two ideas the Constitution borrowed from the Petition of Right

a)

Quartering of Troops

b)

National holidays

c)

Partial Jury

d)

Common law & Jury trials

26.
This was created in order to resolve the issue of the representation and taxation of slaves.
a)
4/5 Compromise
b)
3/4 Compromise
c)
3/5 Compromise
d)
2/3 Compromise
27.
A well regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed.
a)
Second Amendment
b)
Third Amendment
c)
Fourth Amendment
d)
Fifth Amendment
28.
a)
Federalism
b)
Checks and Balances
c)
Separation Of Powers
d)
Republicanism
29.
In order to solve the issue of legislative representation for large and small states, this was a merger of the Virginia Plan and The New Jersey Plan.
a)
The 3/5 Compromise
b)
The Great Compromise
c)
The Mediocre Compromise
d)
The Bill Of Rights
30.
Following the American Revolution, the Continental Congress gathered in Philadelphia, and created our FIRST CONSTITUTION, known as...
a)
The United States Constitution
b)
The Declaration Of Independence
c)
The Articles of Confederation
d)
The English Bill of Rights
31.
"I PLEAD THE FIFTH!" 
a)
Prevents a person from getting themselves into trouble.
b)
Prevents a law enforcement officer from entering with a search warrant.
c)
Proves you know da wae.
32.
Which amendment protects from cruel or unusual punishments?
a)
Eighth Amendment
b)
Ninth Amendment
c)
Tenth Amendment
33.
a)
Federalism
b)
Checks and Balances
c)
Separation Of Powers
d)
Popular Sovereignty
34.

Amendment that prevents unreasonable search and seizures; government must have search warrant or probable cause.

a)

2

b)

3

c)

4

d)

5

35.

Amendment that gives citizens freedom from self-incrimination, gives them a grand jury, explains eminent domain and prevents double jeopardy.

a)

5

b)

6

c)

7

d)

8

36.

Amendment that gives you the right to a public trial, speedy trial, right to a lawyer, right to see your accusers, right to witnesses and the right to an unbiased jury.

a)

4

b)

5

c)

6

d)

7

37.

Amendment that gives us freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly and petition.

a)

1

b)

6

c)

8

d)

9

38.

Amendment that gives individual states the right to have a militia and citizens to bear arms?

a)

2

b)

4

c)

7

d)

10

39.

Amendment that prevents the government from making you house soldiers in your home, unless it is a time of war

a)

3

b)

5

c)

8

d)

9

40.

Amendment that gives you the right to a public trial, speedy trial, right to a lawyer, right to see your accusers, right to witnesses and the right to an unbiased jury.

a)

4

b)

5

c)

6

d)

7

41.

Amendment that prevents excessive fines, bail or cruel and unusual punishment.

a)

4

b)

6

c)

8

d)

10

42.

Which right means you can peacefully gather?

a)

Assemble

b)

Petition

c)

Religion

d)

Press

e)

Speech

43.

If a newspaper knowingly publishes false information that hurts the reputation of a person, this is called:

a)

Slander

b)

Libel

44.

If a person knowingly says false information that hurts someone's reputation, this is called:

a)

Slander

b)

Libel

45.

This prevents the government from putting citizens on trial for the same crime more than once; they can't keep retrying you until they reach the verdict they want.

a)

Self Incrimination

b)

Double Jeopardy

c)

Due Process

d)

Grand Jury

46.

You have the right to remain silent. You also do not have to speak at your trial. This is to avoid:

a)

Self Incrimination

b)

Double Jeopardy

c)

Due Process

d)

Grand Jury

47.

A main reason defendants appeal court cases is because there was a legal error denying them_____________________

a)

Self Incrimination

b)

Double Jeopardy

c)

Due Process

d)

Grand Jury

48.

For serious crimes, like felonies, this is needed to prove there is enough evidence to bring you to trial.

a)

Self Incrimination

b)

Double Jeopardy

c)

Due Process

d)

Grand Jury

49.
According to John Locke, which agreement did individuals enter into to form their own society?
a)
constitution
b)
social contract
c)
Mayflower Compact
d)
English Bill of Rights
50.
Which thinker introduced the idea of separation of powers for effective government?
a)
John Locke
b)
Baron de Montesquieu
c)
Thomas Paine
d)
Thomas Jefferson
51.
Which document confirmed the rights of English subjects after the overthrow of James II in the Glorious Revelution?
a)
Magna Carta
b)
Mayflower Compact
c)
English Bill of Rights
d)
Montesquieu's "Spirit of the laws"
52.

Hobbes is best known for his book Leviathan .

a)

True

b)

False

53.
What is the "State of Nature" according to Hobbes?
a)
Agreement between people and their government
b)
Everyone had a right to everything
c)
People are born with a tabula rasa - blank slate
d)
Life, Liberty and Property
54.
Who believes humans are born poor, nasty, brutish and short?
a)
John Locke
b)
Thomas Hobbes
c)
The English Monarchy
d)
Sir William Jones
55.
A social contract according to Locke - states that people give up ___________ freedoms, in exchange for protection.
a)
all
b)
some
c)
most 
d)
two
56.
Which person believed in a strong central authority was the only way to avoid the evil of war.
a)
Hobbes 
b)
Locke
57.
Hobbes - Social Contract - people agreed to hand over power in exchange for protection, they lost
a)
their house
b)
their dog
c)
the ability to even question the government
d)
defend themselves 
58.
Which of the following best describes divine right?
a)
The idea that humans are endowed at birth with certain rights       
b)
The belief that God gave rulers the right to rule and answer only to him   
c)
The idea that the majority of people in a group or country have the right to make laws
d)
The belief that God endowed mankind with the rights and freedoms
59.
Which of the following is an example of an unlimited government? 
a)
Republic
b)
Democracy
c)
Constitutional Monarchy
d)
Absolute Monarchy
60.
Which idea below is Montesquieu's?
a)
Civic Virtue
b)
Tabula Rasa
c)
Natural Rights
d)
Checks and Balances
61.
A government document that expanded the powers of the English Parliament and expanded the rights of the people, as well as further limited the rights of the king; written by the members of the English Parliament in 1689
a)
Common Law
b)
English Bill of RIghts
c)
House of Burgess
d)
The Federalist Papers
62.
A government that has been limited in power by a constitution or written agreement.
a)
Limited Monarchy
b)
Anarchy
c)
Coup de tat
d)
Limited Government
63.
A system of government in which the king or queen shares authority with an elected legislature and agrees to be bound by a constitution or a set of laws, also known as a constitutional monarch
a)
Absolute Monarchy
b)
Democracy
c)
Limited Monarchy
d)
Substitute Powers
64.
Said in order for the government to protect its citizens, certain rights must be given up. He called this a Social Contract.
a)
Hobbes
b)
Rousseau
c)
Locke
d)
Montesquieu
65.
Developed and popularized the concept of "separation of powers."
a)
Locke
b)
Hobbes
c)
Rosseau
d)
Montesquieu
66.

The Articles of Confederation was the United States’ very first...

a)

peace treaty.

b)

constitution.

c)

foreign alliance.

d)

declaration of war.

67.
The Articles of Confederation purposefully created a WEAK national government?
a)
true
b)
false
68.
The national government under the Articles was an example of a system that divides government power between a WEAK central government and STRONG state governments. This type of government is referred to as a 
a)
dictatorship.
b)
oligarchy.
c)
confederacy.
d)
duel monarchy.
69.
Under the Articles, the federal government had ONLY a one-house legislature; the term for this is ________________.
a)
monotheistic.
b)
unicameral.
c)
bicameral.
d)
polycameral.
70.

_______ had the ability to tax citizens under the Articles of Confederation.

a)

The Federal Government

b)

The courts

c)

State governments

d)

The British

71.

Many veterans (soldiers who fought in the Revolution) were angry because...

a)

They weren't allowed to keep their weapons

b)

They weren't given much credit for their win

c)

They did not believe the war ended fairly

d)

They didn't get paid for their service

72.

How could the national government get money under the Articles of Confederation?

a)

By taxing citizens

b)

By trading with Native Americans

c)

By asking states for donations

73.

Who was Daniel Shays?

a)

A former soldier and farmer who was worried about losing his farm, so he started a rebellion

b)

A tax collector from Massachusetts who had to go and collect money from the poor

c)

He was the Governor of Massachusetts at the time of a huge rebellion by farmers

74.

What did Daniel Shays' and his men do?

a)

Burned down government buildings all over Massachusetts

b)

Took over courthouses by going in armed and refusing to leave

c)

Paid Native Americans to raid the houses of the wealthy and powerful

d)

Challenged the US military to a battle

75.

In the fall of 1787, because of Shays' Rebellion, what did government leaders do?

a)

They decided Massachusetts couldn't be a state anymore

b)

They allowed all the states to become independent countries

c)

They met in Philadelphia to fix the Articles of Confederation

d)

They switched to a French model of government

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