WorksheetsGov Final Semester One
Total questions: 110
Worksheet time: 56mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness."
a)
Constitution
b)
Declaration of Independence
2.
"We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America."
a)
Declaration of Independence
b)
Constitution
3.
A group of interdependent organisms inhabiting the same region and interacting with each other is a…
a)
Community
b)
Nation
c)
State
d)
Convention
4.
After a Bill has received a simple majority from one house of Congress, it goes to the President to be looked over and returned in 10 days…
a)
True
b)
False
5.
At one point in United States history the loser of the Presidential election served as the Vice President to the winner…
a)
True
b)
False
6.
Congress passes a military spending law while the President serves as the Commander in Chief of the military. This best exemplifies
a)
Limited Government
b)
Separation of Powers
c)
Checks and Balances
d)
Judicial Review
7.
Debts, Supremacy Oaths, and Religious Tests
a)
Article IV
b)
Article V
c)
Article VI
d)
Article VII
8.
Executive Branch
a)
Article I
b)
Article II
c)
Article III
9.
Executive Branch (El Presidente)
a)
Writes the Laws
b)
Interprets the Laws
c)
Enforces the Laws
10.
Federalism is a system in which power is divided between local governments and private companies in the area.
a)
Yes, that is true.
b)
No, we actually have more.
c)
No, we both have the same number of representatives.
d)
No, we actually have fewer.
11.
God uniquely created you for greatness…
a)
True
b)
False
12.
How many amendments have been ratified to the Constitution since it's own ratification?
a)
24
b)
27
c)
17
d)
20
13.
How old must a person be in order to run for President?
a)
25
b)
30
c)
40
d)
35
14.
If a Bill does NOT receive a simple majority vote in both houses of Congress, what happens?
a)
The Bill goes back to an Interest Group for further evaulation
b)
The Bill fails and does NOT become Law
c)
The Bill becomes a Law
d)
The Bill goes to the President
15.
Judicial Branch
a)
Article I
b)
Article II
c)
Article III
16.
Judicial Branch (Them Courts)
a)
Writes the Laws
b)
Interprets the Laws
c)
Enforces the Laws
17.
Legislative Branch
a)
Article I
b)
Article II
c)
Article III
18.
Legislative Branch (Da Congress)
a)
Writes the Laws
b)
Interprets the Laws
c)
Enforces the Laws
19.
Mr/Coach Webb loves and cares about you…
a)
True
b)
False
20.
Once a Bill has received a successful simple majority vote in both Houses of Congress, and the President signs it, what happens?
a)
The Bill goes back to Congress for one final vote
b)
The Bill becomes a Law
c)
The Bill never becomes Law
d)
The Bill needs to be approved by the Supreme Court
21.
Popular Sovereignty is the belief that ultimate power resides in the people.
a)
True
b)
False
22.
Ratification of the Constitution
a)
Article IV
b)
Article V
c)
Article VI
d)
Article VII
23.
Republicanism is the idea that people have the ultimate power in government.
a)
True
b)
False
24.
Select all of the Congressional powers that are listed…
a)
"Power to Declare Laws Unconstitutional"
b)
"Power of the Electoral College"
c)
Power to Coin Money
d)
Power of the Purse
e)
Power to Confirm Officials into Office
25.
Select the Freedoms granted to you by the first amendment
a)
Freedom from excessive bail, fines, or punishment
b)
Freedom of the Press
c)
Freedom of Speech
d)
Right to bear arms
e)
Right to not Quarter Soldiers
26.
Shays rebellion…
a)
Showed why freedom of speech cannot be taken away by government
b)
Was the tipping point for the colonies and the main reason why they decided to declare independence and break away from England
c)
Reflects the growing state of Massachusetts and the power of the Federal government to keep it in check
d)
Highlighted the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation and why they needed to be replaced
27.
States, Republics, Citizenship, and New States
a)
Article IV
b)
Article V
c)
Article VI
d)
Article VII
28.
Texas has more representatives in the Senate than does Vermont.
a)
Yes, that is true.
b)
No, we both have the same number of representatives.
c)
No, we actually have more.
d)
No, we actually have fewer.
29.
The 4th Amendment protects people from cruel and unusual punishment like excessive bail, or extreme fines.
a)
True
b)
False
30.
The Amendment Process
a)
Article IV
b)
Article V
c)
Article VI
d)
Article VII
31.
The Constitution is harder to amend than the Articles of Confederation…
a)
True
b)
False
32.
The Declaration of Independence states: "When any form of government becomes destructive…..it's the night of the people to alter or abolish" this government. This statement most reflects:
a)
The idea of a constitutional government
b)
John Locke's "Social Contract" theory
c)
The idea of an oligarchy form of government
d)
The concept of Federalism
33.
The first 10 amendments to the Constitution are more commonly known as what?
a)
Declaration of Independence
b)
Rights of American Citizens
c)
First 10 Amendments
d)
Bill of Rights
34.
The following statements come from which founding American document?
- "For depriving us in many cases, of the benefits of Trial by Jury."
- "He has abdicated Government here, by declaring us out of his Protection and waging War against us."
- "For imposing Taxes on us without our Consent."
a)
Declaration of Independence
b)
Bill of Rights
c)
Articles of Confederation
d)
Constitution
35.
The President appoints members to the US Supreme Court; however, The Senate may reject the nominee. This best exemplifies:
a)
Separation of Powers
b)
Limited Government
c)
Checks and Balances
d)
Judicial Review
36.
The problem of lacking strong leadership in a central government like the Articles of Confederation was solved through which Constitutional article?
a)
Article I
b)
Article III
c)
Article II
d)
Article IV
37.
The reserved powers of the Constitution tilt the balance of power in government towards…
a)
State Governments
b)
Federal Government
38.
The Senate has the power to introduce a Bill that raises revenue for the United States…
a)
True
b)
False
39.
The Senate has the power to introduce a Bill that raises revenue for the United States...
a)
True
b)
False
40.
The Supreme Court upholding a President's "travel ban" is an example of what government practice?
a)
Judicial Review
b)
Limited Government
c)
Popular Sovereignty
d)
Separation of Powers
41.
The Supreme Court was established as a result of Article IV
a)
True
b)
False
42.
The United States is a direct democracy…
a)
True
b)
False
43.
There are 32 grievances listed in the Declaration of Independence...
a)
True
b)
False
44.
This image is a representation of which of the foundational principles of our government?
a)
Republicanism
b)
Limited Government
c)
Checks and Balances
d)
Popular Soverignty
45.
This provision gives Congress the right "to make all laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into execution the foregoing powers, and other powers vested in the government of the United States."
a)
Implied Power
b)
Expressed (Enumerated) Power
c)
Inherent Power
d)
Reserved Power
46.
Thomas Jefferson was the main author of the Declaration of Independence.
a)
True
b)
False
47.
What 2 amendments deal with your "Miranda" rights and the protection of them?
a)
6th Amendment
b)
8th Amendment
c)
3nd Amendment
d)
9th Amendment
e)
5th Amendment
48.
What document is also referred to as the "Supreme Law of the Land"?
a)
Bill of Rights
b)
Constitution
c)
Federalist Papers
d)
Declaration of Independence
49.
What house of Congress has the "Power to Remove Officials from Office"?
a)
House of Representatives
b)
Both the House & the Senate
c)
The Senate
50.
What is considered a "nation"?
a)
a large aggregate of people united by common descent, history, culture, or language, inhabiting a particular country or territory.
b)
a large group of like-minded people organized through socialization and geographical location within a defined area with borders
c)
a nation or territory considered as an organized political community under one government.
d)
a group of interdependent organisms inhabiting the same region and interacting with each other
51.
What is despotism?
a)
The practice of limited government by something other than a Constitution.
b)
The exercise of absolute power, especially in a cruel and oppressive way.
c)
The expressed belief in favor of a particular power of government given only to a Sovereign.
d)
The response given by people who are unhappy with a failing government.
52.
What is the 8th Amendment?
a)
The right to not be forced to quarter soldiers
b)
The right to other rights than have not been enumerated (expressed)
c)
The right to a fair a speedy trial
d)
The right to bear arms
e)
The right to just and fair punishment for crimes
53.
What is the next step for a Bill that has been introduced in the Senate?
a)
Research, editing, & debate within the Senate
b)
Research, editing, & debate within the House of Reps
c)
Vote on the House floor
d)
Bill goes to the President
54.
What was the goal of the authors of the Federalist Papers?
a)
to persuade Anti-Federalists to get their state votes in order to amend the Articles of Confederation
b)
to persuade hesitant delegates and states to ratify the Constitution
c)
to persuade Britain to grant the colonies independence
d)
to persuade the legislature to approve a National Bank
55.
When a President does not sign a Bill and sends the legislation back to Congress who is NOT in session, this is called?
a)
Legislative Absence
b)
Pocket Veto
c)
Executive Review
d)
Veto
56.
Which article of the Constitution provides the qualifications and functions of the amendment process?
a)
Article VII (7)
b)
Article V (5)
c)
Article VI (6)
d)
Article IV (4)
57.
Which branch of government determines the amount of Supreme Court justices? What branch can nominated officials for a Supreme Court position?
a)
Executive, Legislative
b)
Judicial, Legislative
c)
Executive, Judicial
d)
Legislative, Executive
58.
Which fundamental principle of American Democracy is being discussed by James Madison in the excerpt from the Federalist papers:
"It may be a reflection on human nature, that such devices should be necessary to control the abuses of government. But what is government itself, but the greatest of all reflections on human nature? If men were angels, no government would be necessary. If angels were to govern men, neither external nor internal controls on government would be necessary. In framing a government which is to be administered by men over men, the great difficulty lies in this: you must first enable the government to control the governed; and in the next place oblige it to control itself. A dependence on the people is, no doubt, the primary control on the government; but experience has taught mankind the necessity of auxiliary precautions."
a)
The need for a representative republic over a direct democracy
b)
The need for a checks and balances system
c)
The need for the Electoral College to elect the President
d)
The need for term limits on elected officials
59.
Which of the following is true about the Amendment process?
a)
A two-thirds vote from both Congressional bodies and a three-fourths vote from state legislatures in required to ratify an Amendment to the Constitution.
b)
The Judicial Branch (Supreme Court) must rule in favor of each Amendment that is proposed.
c)
The Constitution can be amended by a simple majority from both the House of Representatives and the Senate.
d)
An Amendment can be passed through Executive Order as long as the Senate approves.
60.
Which of these amendments does NOT center around voting rights?
a)
17th
b)
19th
c)
26th
d)
14th
61.
Which of these amendments does NOT pertain to the rights of the accused?
a)
3rd Amendment
b)
6th Amendment
c)
8th Amendment
d)
5th Amendment
e)
4th Amendment
62.
Which of these powers belong to the House of Representatives?
a)
"Power to Hear an Impeachment Trial"
b)
"Power to Appoint Government Officials"
c)
"Power to Impeach"
d)
"Power to Declare Laws Unconstitutional"
63.
Which of these powers belongs to the Senate?
a)
"Power to Create a Tax Bill"
b)
Power to Ratify Treaties
c)
"Power to break a Presidential Election Tie"
d)
Power of the Purse
64.
Which of these powers does NOT belong to the Senate?
a)
"Power to Hear Impeachment Trials"
b)
"Power of the Purse"
c)
"Power to Remove Officials from Office"
d)
"Power to Ratify Treaties"
65.
Who can introduce an idea for a Bill?
a)
Superintendent of a School District
b)
President
c)
Congresspeople
d)
You
66.
Who confirms officials into office after the President has appointed them?
a)
House of Representatives
b)
Supreme Court
c)
Senate
d)
Nobody - the President has the final say
67.
Who can introduce an idea for a Bill?
a)
Superintendent of a School District
b)
You
c)
President
d)
Congresspeople
68.
Coach Webb has taught you that everything about the legislative process functions EXACTLY how the Constitution says it does...
a)
True
b)
False
69.
Who becomes President if the President dies while in office?
a)
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
b)
Speaker of the House
c)
Senate Majority Leader
d)
Vice President
70.
A President is acting as Chief Executive when he hands out favors to members of his political party...
a)
True
b)
False
71.
How many years must someone be a citizen of the United States in order to become a Representative in the House?
a)
14 years
b)
7 years
c)
9 years
72.
The number of electors for any given state in a Presidential election is determined by:
That state's total number of Representatives in the House + that state's total number of Senators
a)
True
b)
False
73.
If a President gets a majority vote from the people of the United States, they may serve more than 2 terms in office...
a)
True
b)
False
74.
How long does a person have to be a resident of the United States in order to run for President?
a)
10 years
b)
14 years
c)
20 years
d)
7 years
75.
After a Bill has received a simple majority from one house of Congress, it goes to the President to be looked over and returned in 10 days...
a)
True
b)
False
76.
In order to run for a Senate position a person must be 25 years of age...
a)
True
b)
False
77.
A President is acting as Chief Diplomat when he meets with Leaders of Foreign Countries...
a)
True
b)
False
78.
Power to Ratify Treaties
a)
House of Representatives
b)
Senate
79.
Power of the Purse
a)
House of Representatives
b)
Senate
80.
Power to Remove Officials from Office
a)
House of Representatives
b)
Senate
81.
Power to break a Presidential Election tie-breaker
a)
House of Representatives
b)
Senate
82.
Power to Impeach Officials
a)
House of Representatives
b)
Senate
83.
A Senator running for re-election who is currently holding office is called the "challenger"...
a)
True
b)
False
84.
How many years must someone be a citizen of the United States in order to become a Senator?
a)
14 years
b)
9 years
c)
5 years
85.
How old does a person need to be in order to run for a seat in the House of Representatives?
a)
30 years old
b)
35 years old
c)
25 years old
86.
What fraction of the Senate is up for election every two years?
a)
1/4
b)
1/2
c)
1/3
d)
2/3
87.
The Senate has the power to introduce a Bill that raises revenue for the United States...
a)
True
b)
False
88.
Who has most of the original jurisdiction?
a)
District
b)
Circuit
c)
Trial
d)
Supreme
89.
Who has most of the appellate jurisdiction?
a)
District
b)
Circuit
c)
Trial
d)
Supreme
90.
For a trial jury, what do you need?
a)
Jury
b)
Plaintiff
c)
Defendant
d)
Judge
91.
Article IV of the Constitution lays out the details of…
a)
The legislative branch
b)
states relations and powers
c)
the amendment process
d)
the judicial branch
92.
Which plan proposed at the constitutional convention was in favor of proportional representation because of the large size of their state?
a)
New Jersey Plan
b)
Rhode Island Plan
c)
Virginia Plan
d)
Connecticut Plan
93.
Which of these powers does NOT belong to congress?
a)
Power of the purse
b)
Power to ratify treaties
c)
Power to declare laws unconstituional
d)
Power to constritue tribunals inferior to the supreme court
94.
What percentage of the senate seats are up for re-election every two years?
a)
1
b)
0.75
c)
0.33
d)
0.5
95.
Who is the current speaker of the house?
a)
Kamala Harris
b)
Nancy Pelosi
c)
Chuck Schumer
d)
Rand Paul
96.
Who is "in charge" of the Senate when the Vice President is not there?
a)
Speaker of the House
b)
Majority Whip
c)
President Protempore
d)
Majority floor leader
97.
The power to confirm Presidential appointments to office lies with what body of congress?
a)
The House of Representatives
b)
The Senate
c)
Neither, it’s the Judicial Branch's job
d)
Neither, the power doesn't exist
98.
Which of these it a legitamate title for the President of the United States?
a)
Secretary of State
b)
Commissioner of Foreign Policy
c)
Chief Judge of the Legislature
d)
Commander in Chief
99.
The presidnet acting as representative of the U.S. on foreign visits or major events. What role is the President acting out?
a)
Commander in chief of the military
b)
Chief Executive
c)
Chief of State
d)
Chief Legislator
100.
What is the President's responsibility to approve, disapprove, or suggest laws?
a)
Chief Legislator
b)
Chief of State
c)
Chief of Party
d)
Chief Justice
101.
Which of these powers does NOT belong to the executive branch?
a)
Pwer to make treaties
b)
Power to veto legislation
c)
Power to command the army
d)
Power to declare war
102.
How many departments are represented in president's cabinet?
a)
19
b)
15
c)
10
d)
7
103.
When a president hands out congressional favors in exchange for support or threatens congress with a veto, the president is acting in what role?
a)
Chief Legislator
b)
Chief of State
c)
Chief of Party
d)
Chief diplomat
104.
What department in the cabinet assists Congress in collecting taxes, printing money, and deals with the national finances?
a)
Department of Treasury
b)
Department of Agriculture
c)
Department of the Interior
d)
Department of Defense
105.
Which of these is the proper requirements for a person to run for president?
a)
40 years of age, 20 years of residency in the US, a natural born citizen
b)
35 years of age, 20 years of residency in the US, not a natural born citizen
c)
35 years of age,14 years of residency in the US, a natural born citizen
d)
35 years of age, 14 years of residency in the US, not a natural born citizen
106.
When a president proposes the United States government budget, he is acting as what role?
a)
Chief diplomat
b)
Party Leader
c)
Chief Executive
d)
Economic Planner
107.
What are the two inferior federal courts called?
a)
City & State
b)
District & County
c)
County & Circuit
d)
District & Circuit
108.
United States District Courts…
a)
the first and only federal trial courts
b)
the first level of federal appeals courts
c)
the second level of federal trial courts
d)
the only court more powerful than the supreme court
109.
Which branch of the government has the power to create federal courts that are inferior to the supreme court?
a)
executive branch
b)
oak tree branch
c)
judicial branch
d)
legislative branch
110.
The official power to make legal decisions and judgements is known as…
a)
court power
b)
writ of certiovari
c)
jurisdiction
d)
precendent
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