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Review for QPA #1 Government

Total questions: 122

Worksheet time: 2hrs 56mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
A form of government in which all power is vested in a few persons or in a dominant class or clique; government by the few
a)
Autocracy
b)
Oligarchy
c)
Democracy
d)
Pewtarchy
2.
Government in which one person has uncontrolled or unlimited authority over others.
a)
Monarchy
b)
Autocracy
c)
Oligarchy
d)
Pewtarchy
3.
A system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives.
a)
Autocracy
b)
Oligarchy
c)
Democracy
d)
Dictatorship
4.
Who makes most of the important governmental decisions in an oligarchy?
a)
the king
b)
the people
c)
the legislature
d)
small group of powerful rulers
5.
What type of government is ruled by force? 
a)
Theocracy 
b)
Democarcy
c)
Dictatorship 
d)
Monarchy 
6.
What is a federal system?
a)
A system of government in which power is divided between a national government and regional governments
b)
A system in which a country is governed as a single entity
c)
A system in which most governing power rests with the states while the national government is weak
7.
What system of government do we utilize in the United States?
a)
Federal System
b)
Confederal System
c)
Unitary System
8.
A form of government in which citizens choose representatives through free and fair elections to make decisions on their behalf.
a)
Representative Democracy
b)
Federalism
c)
Unitary System
d)
Direct Democracy
9.
In a Unitary system, most of the power is in the hands of the
a)
voters
b)
local government
c)
central government
d)
central and local government
10.
Why do the individual voters have more power in a democracy than they do in an autocracy or an oligarchy?
a)
kings are always poor rulers
b)
the voters get to choose people that make the laws
c)
all of the power stays in the hands of the local government
d)
the voters in democratic countries always choose the best qualified leaders that always do a good job
11.
A government ruled by a king or queen.
a)
Monarchy
b)
Dictatorship
c)
Democracy 
12.
a)
federal 
b)
confederal 
c)
unitary 
d)
autocracy 
13.
When the state and national government share power and work together. 
a)
federal
b)
confederal 
c)
unitary 
d)
presidential 
14.
An autocracy is also a type of which government? 
a)
Democracy 
b)
Unitary 
c)
Parliamentary 
d)
Federal 
15.
When states are independent and hold most of the power.  Has a weak central government. 
a)
Federal 
b)
Confederal 
c)
Dictatorship 
d)
Oligarchy 
16.
Citizens vote for the Legislative and Executive branches.  The two branches are separate and coequal. 
a)
Parliamentary 
b)
Presidential 
c)
Democracy 
d)
Oligarchy 
17.
Which combination is found in the United States?
a)
Federal, Representative Democracy ,& Presidential 
b)
Confederal, federal, & Unitary 
c)
Representative Democracy, federal, & Parliamentary 
d)
Autocracy, Direct Democracy, & Federal
18.
 Self-appointed single person/group rules controlling all aspects of public life (example: freedom of speech) often through military force, intimidation
a)
Dictatorship
b)
Totalitarian
c)
Monarchy
d)
Liberty
19.
Government which controls every aspect of public and private life. 
a)
Republic
b)
Totalitarian
c)
Theocracy
d)
Democracy
20.
Government run by religious leader/leaders; no separation of church and state. 
a)
Theocracy
b)
Democracy
c)
Monarchy
d)
Anarchy
21.
Example: Puritan leaders helped govern the colony of Massachusetts in the early colonial era.
a)
Republic
b)
Theocracy
c)
Dictator
d)
Governor
22.
Example: Soviet Union – Joseph Stalin; censored all books and articles, citizens are terrorized by police; any opposition is sent to labor camps or killed.
a)
Democracy
b)
Theocracy
c)
Republic
d)
Totalitarian
23.
Example: United States; citizens vote for representatives on local, state and national levels who make laws.
a)
Monarchy
b)
Anarchy
c)
Theocracy
d)
Republic
24.
Example: Modern day – England – ruler is a symbolic head of state with elected members of Parliament who govern.
a)
Constitutional Monarchy
b)
President
c)
Dictator
d)
Republic
25.
Example: Saddam Hussein
a)
Supreme Leader
b)
Pope
c)
Dictator
d)
Monarch
26.

_____________ is the institution through which society makes and enforces its public policies.

a)

States

b)

Government

c)

Law

d)

Democracy

27.

The ________ of the government are, in short, all of those things a government decides to do.

a)

Powers

b)

Sovereignty

c)

Public Policies

d)

Policy

28.

The power to make laws and frame public policies is known as?

a)

Judicial power

b)

Executive power

c)

Legislative power

29.

The power to execute, enforce, and administer laws is known as?

a)

Judicial power

b)

Executive power

c)

Legislative power

30.

The power to interpret laws, determine their meaning, and settle disputes that arise within society.

a)

Judicial power

b)

Executive power

c)

Legislative power

31.

In this form of government, those who rule cannot be held responsible to the will of the people.

a)

Dictatorship

b)

Democracy

32.

In a _______, supreme authority rests with the people.

a)

Dictatorship

b)

Democracy

33.

This Greek philosopher observed that "man is by nature a political animal".

a)

John Locke

b)

Aristotle

c)

Thomas Hobbes

34.

A body of people, living in a defined territory, organized politically, with the power to make and enforce law without the consent of any higher authority.

a)

State

b)

Country

c)

Region

d)

Territory

35.

Every state is a _______ that has supreme and absolute power within its own territory and can decide its own foreign and domestic policies.

a)

Success

b)

Establishment

c)

Power

d)

Sovereign

36.

Which English philosopher referred to life as "the war of every man against every man"?

a)

Thomas Hobbes

b)

Aristotle

c)

John Locke

37.

This English philosopher, along with Jean-Jacques Rousseau, developed the Social Contract Theory.

a)

Thomas Hobbes

b)

Aristotle

c)

John Locke

38.

What are the basic powers of the government?

a)

Legislative, executive, and judicial

b)

Dictatorship and democracy

c)

Separation of powers

39.

A population was formed out of primitive families. The heads of these families became the government. When these families settled in one territory and claimed it as their own, they became a sovereign state.

a)

Force Theory

b)

Divine Right of Kings Theory

c)

Evolutionary Theory

d)

Social Contract Theory

40.

God created the state, making it sovereign. The government is composed of those chosen by God to rule a certain territory. The population must obey the ruler.

a)

Force Theory

b)

Divine Right of Kings Theory

c)

Evolutionary Theory

d)

Social Contract Theory

41.

A population in a given territory surrendered as much power to the government as needed to promote the well-being of all, thus creating a sovereign state.

a)

Force Theory

b)

Divine Right of Kings Theory

c)

Evolutionary Theory

d)

Social Contract Theory

42.

An individual or group claimed control over a territory and forced the population to submit. In this way, the state became sovereign, and those in control formed a government.

a)

Force Theory

b)

Divine Right of Kings Theory

c)

Evolutionary Theory

d)

Social Contract Theory

43.

What quote used in the Declaration of Independence was meant to show that nature itself gave colonists the right to participate in their own government, and that it was unnatural for the king to try to take away that right?

a)

"Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness"

b)

"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal,"

c)

"the Laws of Nature and Nature's God"

d)

"Let my people go"

44.

What are the characteristics of a state?

a)

Population

b)

Territory

c)

Sovereignty

d)

Government

45.

Historical theories of the origins of the state:

a)

Force

b)

Divine Right of Kings

c)

Evolution

d)

Social Contract

46.
Why do we have 3 branches of government instead of 1 branch?
a)
to mix things up
b)
we like odd numbers
c)
to limit power
d)
that is what they had in England
47.
What type of government votes for officials to serve the will of the people?
a)
Federal Government
b)
Monarchy
c)
Dictatorship
d)
Representative Government
48.
A system in which each branch of government limits the power of the other branch
a)
totalitarianism
b)
checks and balances
c)
unlimited government
d)
absolutism
49.
We the people
a)
Republicanism
b)
Popular Sovereignty
c)
Federalism
d)
Separation of powers
50.
No official government is above the law
a)
Checks and balances
b)
Federalism
c)
Limited Government
d)
Separation of Powers
51.
Federal courts have the power to nullify unconstitutional acts
a)
Judicial Review
b)
Popular Sovereignty
c)
Checks and balances
d)
Republicanism
52.
Prevents misuse of power
a)
Federalisms
b)
Separation of powers
c)
popular sovereignty
d)
Limited Government
53.
Divides power between central and local governments
a)
Checks and Balances
b)
Judicial Review
c)
Limited Government
d)
Federalism
54.
includes the three branches of government
a)
Judicial Review
b)
Republicanism
c)
Limited Government
d)
Separation of powers
55.
The Power of the president to VETO a bill is an example of: 
a)
Separation of Power
b)
Checks and Balances 
c)
Republicanism 
d)
Popular Sovereignty 
56.
Each branch having its own power is an example of 
a)
Federalism
b)
Separation of Power 
c)
Checks and Balances 
d)
Republicanism 
57.
Power is equal between federal and state government; this is an example of:
a)
Checks and Balances
b)
Separation of Power
c)
Federalism 
d)
Republicanism 
58.
Why did the framers of the Constitution place strict limits o the power of the government?
a)
They were afraid that the states would get too much power.
b)
They wanted to perserve the idea of self-government
c)
They wanted to protect individual rights.
d)
They did not trust the people to govern themselves
59.
These are personal liberties (freedoms) and privileges guaranteed to every citizen
a)
Individual Rights
b)
Separation of Powers
c)
Limited Government
60.
This is the idea that everyone, citizens and powerful leaders alike, must obey the law
a)
Limited Government
b)
Republicanism
c)
Individual Rights
d)
Federalism
61.
This idea calls for the people to exercise or delegate their power by electing or VOTING for their political representation
a)
Republicanism
b)
Separation of Powers
c)
Individual Rights
d)
Checks and Balances
62.
The principle of government that states federal and state governments must share powers
a)
Federalism
b)
Republicanism
c)
Checks & Balances
d)
Separation of powers
63.
which statement describes republicanism as defined in the US constitution?
a)
the president is elected through the electoral college
b)
citizens choose their representatives
c)
a Supreme Court rules if laws are constitutional
d)
a 2 party political system was created
64.
the Federalist papers refers to the need for
a)
a government limited by a constitution
b)
a federal system of government
c)
an independent military separate from the government
d)
a national education system
65.
the president can appoint federal judges, the supreme court can declare a law unconstitutional, and congress over riding a presidential veto of a law are all examples of 
a)
the 3 branches of the US government
b)
the idea of separation of powers
c)
the principle of checks and balances
d)
the system of federalism
66.
Freedom of religion (establishment & free exercise clauses), speech, press, assembly, and petition.
a)
1st Amendment
b)
5th Amendment
c)
8th Amendment
d)
12th Amendment
67.
The name for the first ten amendments of the Constitution which ensure that the government cannot take away personal freedoms is
a)
The Mayflower Compact
b)
The Bill of Rights
c)
The Magna Carta
d)
The Declaration of the Rights of Man
68.
Slavery was abolished in 1865 by
a)
Amendment 3
b)
Amendment 4
c)
Amendment 13
d)
Amendment 14
69.

What is an amendment?

a)

A change or addition

b)

An introduction or statement of purpose

c)

A formal meeting called for a special purpose

d)

A belief or judgement of an individual group

70.
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
71.
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
72.
Amendment 26 grants citizens the right to vote at the age of
a)
16
b)
18
c)
21
d)
30
73.
Franklin D. Roosevelt served two terms and was elected for a third term.  Amendment 22, limiting a president to two terms, was passed shortly after Roosevelt’s presidency. Why did Americans feel this amendment was necessary?
a)
To allow everyone a chance to vote every four years
b)
To prevent president’s from dying in office
c)
To prevent one person from having too much power for too long
d)
To allow the creation of new ideas in Congress
74.
What is one of the steps required by the Constitution for ratifying a proposed amendment? 
a)
The Senate alone approves a proposed amendment with a majority vote.
b)
A majority of the states' legislatures are required to approve a propose amendment.
c)
Three ­fourths of the states' legislatures are required to ratify a proposed amendment. 
d)
The House of Representatives alone approves a proposed amendment with a three­fourths vote.
75.
What is another one of the steps required by the Constitution for ratifying a proposed amendment? 
a)
The Senate alone approves a proposed amendment with a majority vote.
b)
The House of Representatives alone approves a proposed amendment with a three­fourths vote.
c)
a national convention where 2 / 3 of all states are represented cotes to introdroduces and amendment followed by 3 / 4 of the state legislatures approving the amendment
d)
A majority of the states' legislatures are required to approve a propose amendment.
76.
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
77.
How many times has the constitution been amened?
a)
26 times
b)
15 times
c)
27 times
d)
28 times
78.

Locke believed in a set of natural rights which were

a)

life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness

b)

life, liberty, and property

c)

life, liberty, and wealth

d)

life, liberty, and medical care

79.

Article one of the Constitution deals with

a)

Congress

b)

President

c)

Supreme Court

d)

Amendments

80.

The people give up some freedoms, but only if the government agrees to protect everyone’s

Rights.

a)

Social Darwinism

b)

Social Property Theory

c)

Social Contract Theory

d)

Social Progressive Theory

81.

Article 2 deals with

a)

Congress

b)

President

c)

Supreme Court

d)

Amendments

82.

Article 3 deals with

a)

President

b)

Supreme Court

c)

Congress

d)

Amendments

83.

Article 6 deals with

a)

Supremacy clause

b)

Elastic Clause

c)

Necessary and Proper Clause

d)

Amendments

84.

Article 5 deals with

a)

Supremacy

b)

Amendments

c)

Congress

d)

State relationships

85.

Article 4 talks about the

a)

Supreme Court

b)

Amendments

c)

Relationship with the States

d)

Supremacy Clause

86.

Article 5 deals with the

a)

Supremacy Clause

b)

Amendments

c)

Relationship with the states

d)

Congress

87.

Article 7 deals with

a)

Ratification

b)

Amendments

c)

Supremacy Clause

d)

Supreme Court

88.

Which act put a tax on Colonial paper products?

a)

Declaratory

b)

Intolerable

c)

Stamp

89.

The form of government in the Colonies before the Constitution

a)

Articles of Confederation

b)

Magna Carta

c)

English Bill of Rights

d)

Cato's Letters

90.

Document which created self-government for the Pilgrims

a)

Mayflower Compact

b)

Cato's Letters

c)

Magna Carta

d)

Petition of Right

91.

Guaranteed rights to the English nobles by King John

a)

Mayflower Compact

b)

Cato's Letters

c)

Articles of Confederation

d)

Magna Carta

92.

Anonymous letters which emphasized freedom of expression and criticized the King

a)

Mayflower Compact

b)

Cato's Letters

c)

Common Sense

d)

Magna Carta

93.

What is the Divine Right of Kings?

a)

A theory that states that kings have absolute power and can do whatever they want.

b)

A political and religious doctrine that asserts that a monarch's authority is derived directly from God.

c)

A system of government where the king is elected by the people.

d)

A belief that kings are chosen by a council of religious leaders.

94.

Who popularized the concept of the Divine Right of Kings?

a)

King Henry VIII

b)

King James I

c)

Queen Elizabeth I

d)

King Charles I

95.

According to the Divine Right of Kings, where does a king's power come from?

a)

The people

b)

God

c)

The government

d)

Inheritance

96.

True or False: The Divine Right of Kings was widely accepted in Europe during the Age of Absolutism.

a)

The Divine Right of Kings was only accepted in a few European countries during the Age of Absolutism.

b)

The Divine Right of Kings was widely accepted in Europe during the Age of Absolutism.

c)

The Divine Right of Kings was rejected by most European monarchs during the Age of Absolutism.

d)

The Divine Right of Kings was a concept that emerged after the Age of Absolutism in Europe.

97.

Which famous French king believed in the Divine Right of Kings?

a)

Louis XIV

b)

Charles de Gaulle

c)

Napoleon Bonaparte

d)

Louis XVI

98.

What was the main argument used to support the Divine Right of Kings?

a)

Kings were appointed by foreign powers and had limited authority.

b)

Monarchs were chosen by God and had absolute authority to rule.

c)

Monarchs were chosen by the nobility and had limited authority.

d)

Kings were elected by the people and had limited authority.

99.

What were some of the limitations on the power of kings during the Age of Absolutism?

a)

Constitution or laws, nobility or aristocracy, religious institutions

b)

Democratic elections, economic institutions, military commanders

100.

Which English king was overthrown during the Glorious Revolution, challenging the concept of the Divine Right of Kings?

a)

King James II

b)

King Henry VIII

c)

King George III

d)

King Charles I

101.

What impact did the Enlightenment have on the Divine Right of Kings?

a)

The Enlightenment undermined the Divine Right of Kings.

b)

The Enlightenment strengthened the Divine Right of Kings.

c)

The Enlightenment abolished the Divine Right of Kings.

d)

The Enlightenment had no impact on the Divine Right of Kings.

102.

In which century did the Divine Right of Kings reach its peak of influence?

a)

15th century

b)

17th century

c)

18th century

d)

19th century

103.

Which branch of the government makes laws

a)

Executive

b)

Legislative

c)

Judicial

d)

Police

104.

Which branch of the government interprets the laws?

a)

Executive

b)

Legislative

c)

Judicial

d)

Firemen

105.

The beginning of the Constitution is called

a)

Article 1

b)

The Start

c)

Preamble

d)

Amendments

106.

The Constitution was written for and by

a)

Congress

b)

The President

c)

No one

d)

We the People

107.

Which branch of Government commands the Army

a)

Executive

b)

Legislative

c)

Judicial

d)

General

108.

Which branch of government can Veto a law

a)

Executive

b)

Legislative

c)

Judicial

d)

We the People

109.

Which branch of government can override a veto

a)

Executive

b)

Legislative

c)

Judicial

d)

Army

110.

You must be 35 yrs old and a Natural born Citizen to be elected

a)

Member of the House of Representatives

b)

Member of the Senate

c)

President

d)

History Teacher

111.

Member of the House of Representatives serve ____ year terms

a)

6

b)

4

c)

2

d)

8

112.

Members of the Senate serve ____ year terms

a)

6

b)

4

c)

2

d)

12

113.

President is elected to a ____ year term

a)

6

b)

4

c)

2

d)

12

114.

You must be at least 25 years old to serve in

a)

The Presidency

b)

The Senate

c)

The Army

d)

The House of Representatives

115.

Our Founding Fathers believed the most important branch of government should be the

a)

Executive

b)

Legislative

c)

Judicial

d)

Navy

116.

Who Appoints Federal Judges

a)

Executive

b)

Legislative

c)

Judicial

d)

other Judges

117.

Dividing powers between National government and State government is called

a)

States rights

b)

Federalism

c)

Stateism

d)

Nationalism

118.

Has the power to tax the people

a)

No one

b)

State government

c)

National government

d)

Employers

119.

Can make laws

a)

No one

b)

State government

c)

National government

d)

Police

120.

Has the power to issue Marriage license

a)

no one

b)

State

c)

Federal

d)

Judge

121.

Has the power to Coin Money

a)

no one

b)

State

c)

Federal

d)

Banks

122.

The Preamble tell us

a)

the purpose of the text

b)

the summary of what was written

c)

who wrote it

d)

how to react

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