WorksheetsGov Final
Total questions: 94
Worksheet time: 47mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Representative Democracy
a)
Type of Government the U.S. has
b)
Searches in SCHOOLS
c)
Number of justices in the Supreme Court.
d)
Total number of electoral votes available
2.
Amendment 1
a)
The body that elected the president.
b)
Free speech, press, religion, assembly, and petition
c)
The man who wrote the Declaration of Independence.
d)
The amendment that expanded the rights of every citizen.
3.
Amendment 4
a)
No illegal search and seizure
b)
School newspapers can be censored by teachers and administrators in SCHOOLS
c)
two major political parties
d)
Age to be president.
4.
8th amendment
a)
Type of government with a king, queen, or emperor.
b)
two major political parties
c)
Abolished slavery.
d)
No cruel or unusual punishment
5.
30
a)
Age to be a U.S. Senator
b)
Good!!!! More rights to citizens and less power to the government
c)
Person who presides over all the meetings of the Senate
d)
Court case that said separate but equal was Constitutional
6.
federal and civil
a)
Abolished slavery.
b)
Powers given to the states by the national government
c)
Two types of court cases
d)
Examples: Taxes!!!!!!
7.
Plead the 5th
a)
Student speech in SCHOOLS
b)
Don't have to speak to police or during trial.
c)
someone who was born in the U.S. or born to U.S. citizens
d)
Good!!!! More rights to citizens and less power to the government
8.
25
a)
Can't be tried for the same crime twice.
b)
Person whose writing the the colonists used to declare their independence from Great Britain.
c)
Flag-burning is symbolic speech with a political purpose and is protected by 1st Amendment.
d)
Age to be a U.S Representative
9.
3
a)
Most important power of the Supreme Court that interprets the Constitution.
b)
Can't be tried for the same crime twice.
c)
Number of Branches in the U.S. Government
d)
Two political parties that emerged in the fight over the Constitution.
10.
George Washington
a)
The first president of the United States
b)
Document that declared the colonies free from England and listed problems with the king.
c)
Two types of court cases
d)
Two political parties that emerged in the fight over the Constitution.
11.
James Madison
a)
We the People of the United States in order to form a more perfect union, establish justice, ensure domestic tranquility....
b)
Court case that said separate but equal was Constitutional
c)
The first president of the United States
d)
Known as the Father of the Constitution
12.
Federalism
a)
System of Government that divides power between the federal and state government.
b)
Court case that said police had to read a person their rights when being arrested.
c)
someone who was born in the U.S. or born to U.S. citizens
d)
No cruel or unusual punishment
13.
John Locke
a)
Established the Judicial Branch in the Constitution.
b)
This idea was Montesquieu's and said governments should have this so one branch isn't more powerful than the other.
c)
Person whose writing the the colonists used to declare their independence from Great Britain.
d)
A First Amendment provision that prohibits government from interfering with the practice of religion.
14.
Preamble
a)
Article III of the Constitution created this.
b)
A loose union of independent states.
c)
Things a good citizen should do.
d)
Opening statement in a major document usually associated with the Constitution.
15.
Government
a)
Examples: Coin Money, raise an army, declare war
b)
Known as the Father of the Constitution
c)
Institution through which the state maintains order.
d)
Examples: Schools, waste disposal, licenses
16.
Socialism
a)
School newspapers can be censored by teachers and administrators in SCHOOLS
b)
Article III of the Constitution created this.
c)
A loose union of independent states.
d)
Economy where the government owns the basic means of production.
17.
Confederacy
a)
One term for a U.S. Senator.
b)
Country that controlled the original 13 colonies.
c)
Amount of Senators there are from each state.
d)
A loose union of independent states.
18.
monarchy
a)
Examples: Schools, waste disposal, licenses
b)
Institution through which the state maintains order.
c)
No illegal search and seizure
d)
Type of government with a king, queen, or emperor.
19.
Mixed market
a)
Type of economy that the U.S. has.
b)
Most important power of the Supreme Court that interprets the Constitution.
c)
Person whose writing the the colonists used to declare their independence from Great Britain.
d)
No illegal search and seizure
20.
Bill of Rights
a)
1st 10 amendments to the Constitution.
b)
Person whose writing the the colonists used to declare their independence from Great Britain.
c)
Bad!!!! No limits on what the government can do: less power and rights to the people
d)
School newspapers can be censored by teachers and administrators in SCHOOLS
21.
Constitution
a)
Searches in SCHOOLS
b)
Born in this country, born to an American parent outside the country, naturalization.
c)
Person who presides over all the meetings of the Senate
d)
Created after the Articles of Confederation were discarded or scrapped.
22.
England
a)
Country that controlled the original 13 colonies.
b)
Declares that all persons born in the U.S. are citizens and are guaranteed equal protection of the laws
c)
One term for a U.S. president
d)
A loose union of independent states.
23.
Taxation without representation
a)
The amendment that expanded the rights of every citizen.
b)
Article III of the Constitution created this.
c)
Main reason for the war for independence.
d)
A person who believes government power, particularly in the economy, should be limited in order to maximize individual freedom.
24.
Declaration of independence
a)
The amendment that expanded the rights of every citizen.
b)
Type of government with a king, queen, or emperor.
c)
No cruel or unusual punishment
d)
Document that declared the colonies free from England and listed problems with the king.
25.
Articles of Confederation
a)
Article III of the Constitution created this.
b)
Examples: Taxes!!!!!!
c)
Good!!!! More rights to citizens and less power to the government
d)
The document that represented this country's first try at a government before the Constitution.
26.
Thomas Jefferson
a)
Tend to be more conservative
b)
Alternative to major parties, take votes away, and push issues
c)
Pamphlet written by Thomas Paine that explained the reasons for independence.
d)
The man who wrote the Declaration of Independence.
27.
Federalists and Anti-federalists
a)
Don't have to speak to police or during trial.
b)
Examples: NASA, a draft, flight regulations
c)
Qualification to be president.
d)
Two political parties that emerged in the fight over the Constitution.
28.
Common Sense
a)
When people are treated unfairly due to their gender, race, ethnic group, age, etc...
b)
Pamphlet written by Thomas Paine that explained the reasons for independence.
c)
Article I of the Constitution created this.
d)
Type of Government the U.S. has
29.
Preamble
a)
Flag-burning is symbolic speech with a political purpose and is protected by 1st Amendment.
b)
School newspapers can be censored by teachers and administrators in SCHOOLS
c)
The amount of electoral votes needed for a president to win an election.
d)
The beginning of the Constitution.
30.
Legislative Branch
a)
Flag-burning is symbolic speech with a political purpose and is protected by 1st Amendment.
b)
Article I of the Constitution created this.
c)
Court case that said police had to read a person their rights when being arrested.
d)
Number of Branches in the U.S. Government
31.
Separation of Powers
a)
Declares that all persons born in the U.S. are citizens and are guaranteed equal protection of the laws
b)
This idea was Montesquieu's and said governments should have this so one branch isn't more powerful than the other.
c)
Powers specifically given to the federal government by the US Constitution, for example, the authority to print money.
d)
The first president of the United States
32.
Free press, religion, petition, assembly, and speech
a)
Rights promised in the first amendment.
b)
The body that elected the president.
c)
A person who believes government power, particularly in the economy, should be limited in order to maximize individual freedom.
d)
Institution through which the state maintains order.
33.
Executive Branch
a)
A First Amendment provision that prohibits government from interfering with the practice of religion.
b)
Article II of the Constitution created this.
c)
One term for a U.S. Representative.
d)
Things a good citizen should do.
34.
Judicial Branch
a)
Main reason for the war for independence.
b)
an official order or commission to do something by the government. Ex: Americans with Disabilities act
c)
Article III of the Constitution created this.
d)
founder of modern communism
35.
27
a)
Tend to be more liberal
b)
The clause in Article I, Section 8, that grants Congress the power to do whatever is necessary to execute its specifically delegated powers.
c)
Court case that said police had to read a person their rights when being arrested.
d)
Number of amendments to the Constitution.
36.
Judicial Review
a)
1st 10 amendments to the Constitution.
b)
One term for a U.S. Senator.
c)
Free speech, press, religion, assembly, and petition
d)
Most important power of the Supreme Court that interprets the Constitution.
37.
Bill of Rights
a)
The beginning of the Constitution.
b)
1st 10 amendments to the Constitution.
c)
Examples: Schools, waste disposal, licenses
d)
Born in this country, born to an American parent outside the country, naturalization.
38.
13 th amendment
a)
Age to be a U.S. Senator
b)
Person whose writing the the colonists used to declare their independence from Great Britain.
c)
Abolished slavery.
d)
System of Government that divides power between the federal and state government.
39.
435
a)
Set number of representatives in the House of Representatives.
b)
The document that represented this country's first try at a government before the Constitution.
c)
System of Government that divides power between the federal and state government.
d)
Can't be tried for the same crime twice.
40.
2
a)
Examples: Coin Money, raise an army, declare war
b)
Amount of Senators there are from each state.
c)
Court case that helped to overturn Plessy v. Ferguson.
d)
Things a good citizen should do.
41.
6 years
a)
Age to be a U.S. Senator
b)
Court case that said police had to read a person their rights when being arrested.
c)
Pamphlet written by Thomas Paine that explained the reasons for independence.
d)
One term for a U.S. Senator.
42.
2 years
a)
Number of Branches in the U.S. Government
b)
Tend to be more conservative
c)
No illegal search and seizure
d)
One term for a U.S. Representative.
43.
Population
a)
How representatives are determined for each state.
b)
No cruel or unusual punishment
c)
Created after the Articles of Confederation were discarded or scrapped.
d)
When people are treated unfairly due to their gender, race, ethnic group, age, etc...
44.
Speaker of the house
a)
Bad!!!! No limits on what the government can do: less power and rights to the people
b)
Flag-burning is symbolic speech with a political purpose and is protected by 1st Amendment.
c)
The document that represented this country's first try at a government before the Constitution.
d)
Most powerful person in the U.S. House of Representatives.
45.
Vice-president
a)
Document that declared the colonies free from England and listed problems with the king.
b)
Person who presides over all the meetings of the Senate
c)
One term for a U.S. Representative.
d)
Person whose writing the the colonists used to declare their independence from Great Britain.
46.
400,000 + benefits
a)
1st 10 amendments to the Constitution.
b)
The amount of electoral votes needed for a president to win an election.
c)
The salary of the president.
d)
The document that represented this country's first try at a government before the Constitution.
47.
Born in this country and live here for 14 years
a)
Qualification to be president.
b)
The amendment that expanded the rights of every citizen.
c)
Person who presides over all the meetings of the Senate
d)
Most powerful person in the U.S. House of Representatives.
48.
35
a)
Article I of the Constitution created this.
b)
Age to be president.
c)
Total number of electoral votes available
d)
One term for a U.S. Representative.
49.
Executive Branch
a)
Branch the president is a part of.
b)
A government system in which power is divided between the national and state governments
c)
When people are treated unfairly due to their gender, race, ethnic group, age, etc...
d)
founder of modern communism
50.
Electoral college
a)
Flag-burning is symbolic speech with a political purpose and is protected by 1st Amendment.
b)
The body that elected the president.
c)
Number of justices in the Supreme Court.
d)
The salary of the president.
51.
270
a)
The amount of electoral votes needed for a president to win an election.
b)
Court case that said separate but equal was Constitutional
c)
The highest court in the land.
d)
Alternative to major parties, take votes away, and push issues
52.
4
a)
Examples: Taxes!!!!!!
b)
Abolished slavery.
c)
One term for a U.S. president
d)
someone who was born in the U.S. or born to U.S. citizens
53.
Plessy v. Ferguson
a)
Court case that said separate but equal was Constitutional
b)
Two types of court cases
c)
The salary of the president.
d)
When people are treated unfairly due to their gender, race, ethnic group, age, etc...
54.
Brown v. Board of Education
a)
A person whose views favor more govt involvemnt in business, social welfare, minority rights, &increased govt spending
b)
Created after the Articles of Confederation were discarded or scrapped.
c)
Court case that helped to overturn Plessy v. Ferguson.
d)
an official order or commission to do something by the government. Ex: Americans with Disabilities act
55.
Article III
a)
two major political parties
b)
Bad!!!! No limits on what the government can do: less power and rights to the people
c)
Examples: Taxes!!!!!!
d)
Established the Judicial Branch in the Constitution.
56.
9
a)
The first president of the United States
b)
Age to be president.
c)
Number of justices in the Supreme Court.
d)
How representatives are determined for each state.
57.
14th
a)
A person who believes government power, particularly in the economy, should be limited in order to maximize individual freedom.
b)
Student speech in SCHOOLS
c)
The amendment that expanded the rights of every citizen.
d)
This idea was Montesquieu's and said governments should have this so one branch isn't more powerful than the other.
58.
Miranda v. Arizona
a)
This case establishes the Supreme Court's power of Judicial Review
b)
The document that represented this country's first try at a government before the Constitution.
c)
No illegal search and seizure
d)
Court case that said police had to read a person their rights when being arrested.
59.
Supreme Court
a)
Number of amendments to the Constitution.
b)
The highest court in the land.
c)
Economy where the government owns the basic means of production.
d)
When people are treated unfairly due to their gender, race, ethnic group, age, etc...
60.
Sources of citizenship
a)
Born in this country, born to an American parent outside the country, naturalization.
b)
two major political parties
c)
We the People of the United States in order to form a more perfect union, establish justice, ensure domestic tranquility....
d)
Good!!!! More rights to citizens and less power to the government
61.
double jeopardy
a)
No illegal search and seizure
b)
Can't be tried for the same crime twice.
c)
Things a good citizen should do.
d)
A person who believes government power, particularly in the economy, should be limited in order to maximize individual freedom.
62.
discrimination
a)
Two political parties that emerged in the fight over the Constitution.
b)
When people are treated unfairly due to their gender, race, ethnic group, age, etc...
c)
an official order or commission to do something by the government. Ex: Americans with Disabilities act
d)
The salary of the president.
63.
Constitution
a)
Alternative to major parties, take votes away, and push issues
b)
Court case that said police had to read a person their rights when being arrested.
c)
We the People of the United States in order to form a more perfect union, establish justice, ensure domestic tranquility....
d)
Branch the president is a part of.
64.
Texas v. Johnson (1989)
a)
Court case that said police had to read a person their rights when being arrested.
b)
How representatives are determined for each state.
c)
Free speech, press, religion, assembly, and petition
d)
Flag-burning is symbolic speech with a political purpose and is protected by 1st Amendment.
65.
New Jesey v TLO
a)
Court case that helped to overturn Plessy v. Ferguson.
b)
The document that represented this country's first try at a government before the Constitution.
c)
Searches in SCHOOLS
d)
Document that declared the colonies free from England and listed problems with the king.
66.
Tinker v. Des Moines
a)
Person whose writing the the colonists used to declare their independence from Great Britain.
b)
an official order or commission to do something by the government. Ex: Americans with Disabilities act
c)
Student speech in SCHOOLS
d)
Flag-burning is symbolic speech with a political purpose and is protected by 1st Amendment.
67.
Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier
a)
Number of Branches in the U.S. Government
b)
A person who believes government power, particularly in the economy, should be limited in order to maximize individual freedom.
c)
When people are treated unfairly due to their gender, race, ethnic group, age, etc...
d)
School newspapers can be censored by teachers and administrators in SCHOOLS
68.
538
a)
The clause in Article I, Section 8, that grants Congress the power to do whatever is necessary to execute its specifically delegated powers.
b)
Total number of electoral votes available
c)
Things a good citizen should do.
d)
Article I of the Constitution created this.
69.
Karl Marx
a)
founder of modern communism
b)
Born in this country, born to an American parent outside the country, naturalization.
c)
This case establishes the Supreme Court's power of Judicial Review
d)
A person whose views favor more govt involvemnt in business, social welfare, minority rights, &increased govt spending
70.
Discrimination
a)
Person whose writing the the colonists used to declare their independence from Great Britain.
b)
Denial of rights to people based upon their race, gender, age, etc....
c)
Country that controlled the original 13 colonies.
d)
Tend to be more liberal
71.
Reserved powers
a)
Branch the president is a part of.
b)
The document that represented this country's first try at a government before the Constitution.
c)
Country that controlled the original 13 colonies.
d)
Powers given to the states by the national government
72.
mandate
a)
Student speech in SCHOOLS
b)
an official order or commission to do something by the government. Ex: Americans with Disabilities act
c)
Alternative to major parties, take votes away, and push issues
d)
One term for a U.S. Representative.
73.
Marbury v. Madison
a)
Article III of the Constitution created this.
b)
A First Amendment provision that prohibits government from interfering with the practice of religion.
c)
We the People of the United States in order to form a more perfect union, establish justice, ensure domestic tranquility....
d)
This case establishes the Supreme Court's power of Judicial Review
74.
Delegated powers
a)
Declares that all persons born in the U.S. are citizens and are guaranteed equal protection of the laws
b)
Examples: Schools, waste disposal, licenses
c)
Powers specifically given to the federal government by the US Constitution, for example, the authority to print money.
d)
Created after the Articles of Confederation were discarded or scrapped.
75.
Elastic Clause (Necessary and Proper Clause)
a)
The salary of the president.
b)
Article II of the Constitution created this.
c)
The clause in Article I, Section 8, that grants Congress the power to do whatever is necessary to execute its specifically delegated powers.
d)
Court case that said separate but equal was Constitutional
76.
Federalism
a)
A government system in which power is divided between the national and state governments
b)
A person whose views favor more govt involvemnt in business, social welfare, minority rights, &increased govt spending
c)
Number of Branches in the U.S. Government
d)
Person who presides over all the meetings of the Senate
77.
Limited Government
a)
Good!!!! More rights to citizens and less power to the government
b)
When people are treated unfairly due to their gender, race, ethnic group, age, etc...
c)
Examples: Taxes!!!!!!
d)
Court case that said separate but equal was Constitutional
78.
Unlimited Government
a)
Bad!!!! No limits on what the government can do: less power and rights to the people
b)
Main reason for the war for independence.
c)
Economy where the government owns the basic means of production.
d)
Examples: Taxes!!!!!!
79.
Implied powers
a)
The man who wrote the Declaration of Independence.
b)
Bad!!!! No limits on what the government can do: less power and rights to the people
c)
School newspapers can be censored by teachers and administrators in SCHOOLS
d)
Examples: NASA, a draft, flight regulations
80.
Reserved Powers
a)
Branch the president is a part of.
b)
Free speech, press, religion, assembly, and petition
c)
Examples: Schools, waste disposal, licenses
d)
Rights promised in the first amendment.
81.
Delegated Powers
a)
Examples: Coin Money, raise an army, declare war
b)
Tend to be more liberal
c)
This idea was Montesquieu's and said governments should have this so one branch isn't more powerful than the other.
d)
Court case that helped to overturn Plessy v. Ferguson.
82.
Concurrent Powers
a)
A person whose views favor more govt involvemnt in business, social welfare, minority rights, &increased govt spending
b)
This case establishes the Supreme Court's power of Judicial Review
c)
A First Amendment provision that prohibits government from interfering with the practice of religion.
d)
Examples: Taxes!!!!!!
83.
Conservative
a)
Examples: Coin Money, raise an army, declare war
b)
One term for a U.S. Senator.
c)
A person who believes government power, particularly in the economy, should be limited in order to maximize individual freedom.
d)
Powers given to the states by the national government
84.
Liberal
a)
A person whose views favor more govt involvemnt in business, social welfare, minority rights, &increased govt spending
b)
Pamphlet written by Thomas Paine that explained the reasons for independence.
c)
founder of modern communism
d)
Most powerful person in the U.S. House of Representatives.
85.
Republican and Democrat
a)
Flag-burning is symbolic speech with a political purpose and is protected by 1st Amendment.
b)
Declares that all persons born in the U.S. are citizens and are guaranteed equal protection of the laws
c)
Age to be a U.S. Senator
d)
two major political parties
86.
Republicans
a)
A person who believes government power, particularly in the economy, should be limited in order to maximize individual freedom.
b)
Can't be tried for the same crime twice.
c)
Tend to be more conservative
d)
How representatives are determined for each state.
87.
Democrats
a)
Branch the president is a part of.
b)
Tend to be more liberal
c)
Pamphlet written by Thomas Paine that explained the reasons for independence.
d)
One term for a U.S. Senator.
88.
Third Parties
a)
One term for a U.S. president
b)
Type of economy that the U.S. has.
c)
Age to be president.
d)
Alternative to major parties, take votes away, and push issues
89.
Burning a flag, burning draft cards, passing out leaflets
a)
Number of justices in the Supreme Court.
b)
behavior related to the first amendment
c)
We the People of the United States in order to form a more perfect union, establish justice, ensure domestic tranquility....
d)
No illegal search and seizure
90.
4th amendment
a)
Declares that all persons born in the U.S. are citizens and are guaranteed equal protection of the laws
b)
Denial of rights to people based upon their race, gender, age, etc....
c)
No illegal search and seizure
d)
Examples: Coin Money, raise an army, declare war
91.
Free Exercise Clause
a)
The man who wrote the Declaration of Independence.
b)
Tend to be more conservative
c)
Main reason for the war for independence.
d)
A First Amendment provision that prohibits government from interfering with the practice of religion.
92.
14th amendment
a)
Declares that all persons born in the U.S. are citizens and are guaranteed equal protection of the laws
b)
A government system in which power is divided between the national and state governments
c)
This case establishes the Supreme Court's power of Judicial Review
d)
The amount of electoral votes needed for a president to win an election.
93.
Natural born citizen
a)
Powers given to the states by the national government
b)
Examples: NASA, a draft, flight regulations
c)
someone who was born in the U.S. or born to U.S. citizens
d)
Abolished slavery.
94.
Obey the law, pay taxes, vote
a)
Article II of the Constitution created this.
b)
Things a good citizen should do.
c)
an official order or commission to do something by the government. Ex: Americans with Disabilities act
d)
Age to be president.
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