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WorksheetsGovernment Final Exam Review
Total questions: 70
Worksheet time: 42mins
Government powers that exist at both the national and state levels of government are called "concurrent powers". Which of these is an example of a concurrent power?
collect taxes
provide defense
establish schools
regulate state trade
The (a) branch of the federal government is responsible for interpreting the laws of the United States.
A government principle in which the legislative, judicial, and executive powers are held by different groups of people is called (a) .
The people who came to the American colonies in the 17th century had already been exposed to the idea of limited government mainly because of what document?
The Constitution
The Articles of Confederation
Treaty of Versailles
The Magna Carta
The Mayflower Compact was unique because it
was the foundation for the Declaration of Independence
Allowed black colonists freedom centuries before emancipation
allowed colonists to import slaves from Africa to work on southern planations
Was the first example of colonial European self-government in North America
Why was the 15th Amendment important?
Checks and Balances
The Senate has the power to confirm a presidential appointment to the Supreme Court
Separation of Powers
The Legislative, Executive, and Judicial Branches
Judicial Review
The Supreme Court will look at a case involving the 1st Amendment
Popular Sovereignty
The people vote to make decisions
13th
Freed enslaved people
14th
Defined citizenship
15th
Expanded suffrage to formerly enslaved people
19th
Gave Women the Right to Vote
What movement led to the Declaration of Independence and the Social Contract Theory.
Realism
Humanism
Enlightenment
Existentialism
Which segment of government is responsible for proposing federal government spending budgets?
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
Which segment of government is responsible for proposing legislation that shape our laws?
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
Which segment of government is responsible for interpreting the law?
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
Which segment of government is responsible for enforcing the law?
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
Match the following to the correct statement
Chief Justice
Who is the leader of the Supreme Court
President
Who is the leader of the executive branch
Speaker of the House
Who is the leader of the Legislative Branch
What issue was resolved by the Great Compromise?
the issue of slavery
the issue of representation for large & small states
the location of the capital
the need for a Bill of Rights
According to the supremacy clause, state and federal laws cannot conflict with which document?
the Declaration of Independence
the Constitution
the Monroe Doctrine
the Emancipation Proclamation
Which term describes a change or addition to the Constitution?
addendum
amendment
altercation
assessment
Which set of amendments is known as the Bill of Rights?
1-10
11-15
16-20
20-27
Which document did the US use to officially break political ties with Great Britain?
the Magna Carta
the Declaration of Independence
the Articles of Confederation
the Constitution
Which fundamental principle states that "no one is above the law?"
separation of powers
rule of law
checks and balances
limited government
A Senate terms lasts for
2 years
4 years
6 years
8 years
Which chamber of Congress has 435 voting members?
House
Senate
Parliament
What term refers to the people represented by a politician?
bail
tax
constituency
veto
Who is behind the Vice President in the Presidential line of succession?
Secretary of State
Secretary of the Treasury
President Pro Tempore of the Senate
Speaker of the House
What is the upper house of Congress called?
The Senate
The House of Representatives
The Supreme Court
The Constitution
What is the lower house of Congress called?
The Senate
The House of Representatives
The Supreme Court
The Constitution
What is the highest court in the land?
The Senate
The House of Representatives
The Supreme Court
The Constitution
How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
50
435
9
10
How many senators are there?
100
435
9
10
How many terms can a President serve?
2
6
8
10
What is the number of senators based on?
Each state gets 4
population
the number of electoral votes that a state gets
equal representation
What is the number of congressmen in the House of Representatives based on?
Each state gets 4
population
the number of electoral votes that a state gets
equal representation
What Supreme Court case established Judicial Review?
Marbury v. Madison
Plessy v. Fergusen
Brown v. Board of Education
Gideon v. Wainwright
What is Judicial Review?
Starting a bill in congress.
The ability of the Supreme court to decide if something is unconstitutional.
The ability of the President to veto a bill.
The ability of Congress to pass a law.
What amendment are the depicted policemen violating?
4th Amendment
13th Amendment
1st Amendment
6th Amendment
This amendment grants protection against double jeopardy and self-incrimination. Ensures due process and establishes eminent domain.
1st Amendment
5th Amendment
6th Amendment
8th Amendment
What is the correct definition of RAPPS
Rules, Assembly, Petition, Press, Speech
Religion, Assembly, Petition, Press, Speech
Religion, Assembly, Petition, Protest, Speech
Religion, Authority, Petition, Press, Speech
Which Amendment outlawed slavery in the US?
14th
15th
16th
13th
Which Amendment granted suffrage to all citizens regardless of race or color
19th
24th
26th
15th
Which Amendment granted suffrage for women?
13th
19th
24th
26th
Which Amendment ended poll taxes which were unfairly restricting most African Americans from voting?
19th
24th
26th
13th
The US Congress is a bicameral institution, which means
it has one chamber
it has two chambers
it has three branches
One unique feature of the Senate is
it's a continuous body
it approves treaties
it approves presidential appointments
all of the above
What is one difference between the House and the Senate?
The Senate is less structured and allows for unlimited debate (filibuster) on a bill
The House is less structured and allows for unlimited debate on a bill
The Senate is elected by the people of each Congressional district
The House is a continuous body, meaning not all members are up for reelection at the same time
One person rules by force
Dictatorship
Democracy
Oligarchy
Monarchy
Led by a King or Queen
Democracy
Oligarchy
Authoritarian
Monarchy
Each citizen has an actual say in the affairs of government
Representative Democracy
Direct Democracy
Absolute Monarchy
Constitutional Monarchy
John Locke supported what type of government
Democracy
Oligarchy
Monarchy
Communism
Montesquieu contributed what big idea to our government
consent of the governed
Bill of Rights
Checks and Balances
Preamble
John Locke used the _____________ to help influence the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution
Government
Social Contract
Religious Body
King
Dividing the powers of government between the Central government and the States is called:
Federal system
Feudal system
Confederal system
Unitary system
Which of the following are Delegated Powers?
Print Money
Declare War
Establish Schools
Make Treaties
Conduct Elections
Which of the following are Concurrent Powers?
Print Money
Collect Taxes
Establish Schools
Build and Maintain Roads
Conduct Elections
Which of the following are Reserved Powers?
Issue Driver ana Marriage Licenses
Collect Taxes
Establish Schools
Build and Maintain Roads
Conduct Elections
Each state has ______ senators.
6
2
435
What does impeachment mean?
Removal from office
Conviction of a crime
Formal accusation of wrongdoing
Who can formally initiate the impeachment process?
The House of Representatives
Any citizen of the United States
The President
The Senate
Where does the impeachment trial take place?
The House of Representatives
Any citizen of the United States
The President
The Senate
This English philosopher who advocated the idea of a "social contract" in which government powers are derived from the consent of the governed and in which the government serves the people; also said people have natural rights to life, liberty and property.
(a)
