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WorksheetsUnited States Government
Total questions: 53
Worksheet time: 31mins
The ability to make and enforce laws
Federal Power
State Power
Concurrent (Shared) Power
The ability to collect taxes
Federal Power
State Power
Concurrent (Shared) Power
The ability to collect taxes
Federal Power
State Power
Concurrent (Shared) Power
Read this statement: "WITHOUT SUPPORT FROM CONGRESS OR THE PRESIDENT, EFFORTS TO AVOID COMPLIANCE WITH ENACTED LAW ARE NOT LIKELY TO SUCCEED."-- What conclusion can be drawn from this statement?
It is illegal to suspend trash collection
It is illegal to suspend police services
It is illegal to suspend mail delivery
It is illegal to suspend fire services
Which level of government provides the most services to citizens?
federal
local
national
state
Which level of government has the right to build roads and transportation systems?
National
state
local
national and state
What has been a long term result shaping the relationship between states and the federal government
states must first obtain approval from the President to pass a law
states may pass any laws they want as long as they have the support of their citizens
if a federal law conflicts with a state law, the federal law is the law that is followed
states have their own constitutions and do not have to follow the U.S. Constitution
Which of the following statements describes concurrent powers?
Powers given to the local government
Powers shared by the federal and state governments
Powers given to make and enforce laws
Powers given to the federal government
Why is the United States government considered a federal system?
The people elect national officials
Both national and state governments exist within the nation
Foreign policy is handled by state governments
Each state has equal representation in the United States Senate
What do you call the elected representatives ?
Officials
Governors
Mayors
Governmental workers
What do you mean by making treaties ?
Trading something with you neighbors.
Giving candies to the community
Agreements with foreign contries.
Trading valuable things to jewelers.
What do you call the leader of a state ?
Mayor
Manager
Governor
President
the state leader is also the
(a)
If you don't agree with the decision of the court you can (a) to a higher court.
How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
6
12
9
3
Membership of which super national organization affects the sovereignty of its members?
North Atlantic Treaty organization
United Nations
US Government
European Union
Political sytem of japan is best described as?
(a)
How many amendments does the U.S. Constitution have?
27
10
20
10000000
Which of the following is protected by the first amendment?
Burning of the United States Flag
Right to bear arms
Right to speedy trail
Freedom of speech
The Senate is based on
Total population of individual states
Equal representation from each state
The Executive branch
Commands army
Carries out laws
Meet with other nations
Appoints officials
Who wrote the federalist paper?
(a)
Federal open market committee
Within federal reserve system
Not under US law
Overee's nationals open market opperations
Characteristics of socialism in a economic system
(a)
Delegated powers of national government spelled out in constitution called enumerated powers
National powers
Delegated powers
Expressed powers
Local powers
What is true about a pure parliamentary system of government?
(a)
Best illustration of concept of divided government?
Congress is equal
Congress is mainly democrat while president is democrat
Congress is mainly republican while president is republican
Congress is mainly republican while president is democrat
Requirements to be a senator
30 years old
9 years citizenship
resident in state you represent
Which is true of authoritarian regimes?
Elections but not competitive
Elections but competitive
Theocracy is a political system based on?
My authority
Government authority
Clerical authority
Body of law derived from judicial decision of courts and similar tribunals arises as percent
common law
criminal law
A body of rules that defines and protects private rights of citizens. Offers legal remedies that may be sought in dispute. Covers raw such as contracts, forts, property, and family law
Civil Law
Common Law
Clear law
Proscribed conduct perceived as threatening, harmful, or otherwise endangering to the property, health, safety and moral welfare of people inclusive of oneself.
Common law
Criminal law
Controversial law
One exclusive constitutional power made by the U.S. Senate
(a)
Who is responsible for supervising and regulating banks
State gov.
US Government
The federal reserve
Purest form of direct democracy
(a)
When government expenditures exceed tax revenues in any given year the results will most likely be
a budget deficit
a tax deficit
Why do incumbents have high representation rates in the house of representatives?
(a)
