WorksheetsUS Government Final Exam
Total questions: 60
Worksheet time: 30mins
The Declaration of Independence elaborates on the Enlightenment idea of
natural rights.
collective ownership.
religious freedom.
political equality.
Which action is an example of the right to petition?
Writing a letter to the editor of a newspaper about litter in the park
Asking a local civic group to pay for playground equipment
Meeting with the student council about rules for the playground
Getting signatures on a request to the mayor for a new city park
Which document explained how the government of the United States was to be set up, and what the government could and could not do?
the Declaration of Independence
the Constitution of the United States
the Gettysburg Address
the Emancipation Proclamation
The delegates at the Constitutional Convention faced the following two conflicting challenges:
- the need to strengthen the federal government
- the need to represent state interests in Congress
Which statement explains how the Great Compromise addressed these challenges?
It called for a one-house legislative branch in which each state would be represented equally with one vote.
It called for a two-house legislative branch in which states would be represented equally in one house and by the state’s population in the other house.
It called for a one-house legislative branch in which each state would be represented according to its population.
It called for a two-house legislative branch in which seats in both houses would be determined by the state’s population.
American democracy has its roots in political ideas borrowed from
the Incas.
the Vikings.
the ancient Greeks.
the ancient Egyptians.
Which of these is a characteristic of the United States system of government?
State governments may choose to ignore national laws.
The executive and legislative powers of government are combined into one branch.
The executive branch of government can choose to dissolve the judicial branch.
The powers of government are divided between the national and state governments.
According to the U.S. Constitution, which of these actions is a power of the states?
coining money
establishing post offices
providing public education
raising an army
How does the U.S. Constitution conform to John Locke’s social contract theory?
The government operates on a system of law that is based on contracts and statutes.
Citizens transfer some rights to government in exchange for social order.
States retain sovereign powers and are joined by confederation.
People agree to a social system guided by conscience.
Which of these parts of the United States Constitution contains fundamental liberties of American citizens?
Preamble
Article I, Section 8 — Enumerated Powers
Article III — Judicial Branch
Amendments 1–10 — Bill of Rights
Which guarantee is not included in the First Amendment?
right to bear arms
freedom of religion
freedom of assembly
right to free speech
Which First Amendment right protects a citizen’s freedom to participate in a political rally to support a presidential candidate?
freedom of religion
freedom to petition
freedom of the press
freedom of assembly
Which is not listed in the Preamble as a purpose of the United States Constitution?
promise jobs for all
promote the general welfare
establish justice
form a more perfect union
Which of the following is a legal requirement of all United States citizens?
to provide aid to the poor
to vote in federal elections
to serve on a jury if called
to work for the community
The United States Constitution is called a “living document” because it
can be changed when needed
outlines the government’s structure
refers to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
supports every citizen’s right to make a good living
What provision of the Bill of Rights protects the rights of people accused of a crime?
federalism
due process
separation of powers
checks and balances
Which of the following is not guaranteed under the Bill of Rights?
the right to a fair trial if accused of a crime
freedom from cruel and unusual punishment
the right to freedom of speech
freedom from required military service
The legislative branch of the federal government includes the
Supreme Court.
advisers to the president.
House of Representatives and Senate.
governors of states.
Which of these is the main function of the legislative branch?
to make laws
to enforce laws
to define laws
to interpret laws
Who is your elected representative in the United States House of Representatives?
Bill Lee
David Kustoff
Nancy Pelosi
Jimmy Haslam
Who are your two United States Senators?
Joe Biden & Kamala Harris
Sonny Bono & Cherilyn Sarkisian
John Rich and Kenneth Alphin
Marsha Blackburn & Bill Hagerty
It is said that the citizens of the United States elect the president. In reality, what body casts the official vote?
the Supreme Court
the Congress
the Electoral College
the Republican and Democratic Parties
Which of the following duties is the primary responsibility of the federal executive branch?
carrying out the law
interpreting laws
establishing courts
issuing warrants
Which of the following powers does the United States Constitution grant to the President of the United States?
amending the Constitution
appointing Supreme Court justices
declaring war on another nation
interpreting federal laws
Who is the current President of the United States?
Joe Biden
Donald Trump
Kamala Harris
Bill Lee
The Judicial branch of the government is responsible for
making laws.
suggesting laws.
interpreting laws.
carrying out laws.
The ability of the Supreme Court to declare an act of Congress, or of the president, unconstitutional is an example of
capitalism.
states’ rights.
federalism.
judicial review.
Which of these is part of the judicial branch of the United States federal government?
the Senate
the Supreme Court
the President
the House of Representatives
Which of the following belongs in the box with the question mark?
Supreme Court
House of Representatives
Cabinet
Senate
In a __________ system of government all the political powers are concentrated at the national level.
Unitary
Confederate
Federal
Multinational
In a ___________ system of government the bulk of political power is concentrated in regional governments, leaving the central government weak.
Unitary
Confederate
Federal
Multinational
The idea that the state was created voluntarily by a free people is part of which theory on the origins of government?
evolutionary theory
Divine Right Theory
Force Theory
Social Contract Theory
Who is the current Chief Justice of the Supreme Court?
Clarence Thomas
Mike Pence
John Roberts
Chuck Schumer
How many Justices serve on the Supreme Court?
12
7
10
9
Who was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence?
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
Bill Clinton
Which of the following was NOT one of the four characteristics of a state?
Territory
Population
President
Sovereignty
Government
Which document was the Constitution intended to replace?
The Articles of Confederation
The Magna Carta
The Mayflower Compact
The Declaration of Independence
The _______ party is represented by color red and their symbol is an elephant.
Democrats
Republicans
Communist Party
Libertarian Party
The color blue represents the _________ party and their symbol is the donkey.
Democrats
Republicans
Communist Party
Libertarian Party
Which of the following was a weakness of the Articles of Confederation?
They did not provide for a way to collect taxes
They gave the states too much power
They did not create a federal court system
All of the Above
The process by which citizens of one country become citizens of another is known as_________.
Residency
Immigration
Citizenship
Naturalization
Which of the following is a requirement to be a Senator?
Must be at least 30 years of age
Must have been a citizen of the United States for at least nine years
Must be an inhabitant of the State from which he/she is elected
All of the above
Which of the following is NOT a requirement to be a member of the House?
Must be at least 25 years of age
Must have been a citizen of the United States for at least seven years
Must have been an inhabitant of the State from which he or she is elected.
All of the above
The exact size of the House of Representatives is __________ members.
100
535
435
270
Members of the House serve a ______ year term.
2
4
6
8
Members of the Senate serve a ______ year term.
2
4
6
8
The exact size of the Senate is __________ members.
535
435
270
100
Which of the following is a qualification to become president?
Be a natural born citizen.
Have lived in the United States for at least 14 years
Be at least 35 years of age
All of the above
If the President disapproves of a bill, he can veto it. That veto can only be overturned by______.
Three-fourths vote in both Houses of Congress
Two-thirds vote in both Houses of Congress
The Supreme Court
The First Lady
An oligarchy can best be described as a government that is ruled by
a king.
the people.
a small elite.
religious leaders.
Which of these forms of government allows citizens to choose their government leaders most freely?
representative democracy
dictatorship
oligarchy
absolute monarchy
Which of these is a characteristic of a dictatorship?
A system of checks and balances distributes government power.
Individual freedoms and rights are protected by the constitution.
Courts may override decisions made by government leaders.
Government leaders rule with absolute authority.
What is a role of political parties in the U.S.?
Recruiting candidates to run for office
Determining eligibility of citizens to vote
Breaking ties in primary caucuses
Influencing decisions of the Electoral College
This diagram shows how a bill becomes a federal law. Which of these best completes the diagram?
The public votes on the bill in a national election.
The president’s cabinet debates and votes on the bill.
The Senate and the House debate and vote on the bill.
The Supreme Court decides whether the bill is constitutional.
Which of these describes the main purpose of an interest group?
to select cases for hearing in appeals courts
to regulate the economy by setting federal lending rates
to form legislative committees that study public policy
to influence government officials on specific issues
In order for a bill to become law, what happens after both houses of Congress pass it?
The Supreme Court reviews it.
The president signs it.
The president vetoes it.
The Supreme Court interprets it.
The United States has which type of political party system?
multi-party
three-party
two-party
one-party
Which step in the presidential election process follows the national nominating convention and completes the flowchart?
presentation
general election
plank statement
inaugural address
Why do many citizens choose to join political parties?
to elect a Supreme Court justice
to exercise their right to vote in general elections
to organize their efforts to achieve common goals
to maintain the balance of power among the branches of government
According to the United States Constitution, which of the following is a first step that may be taken to amend the United States Constitution?
The Supreme Court proposes the amendment.
The president proposes the amendment.
A political party proposes the amendment.
Congress proposes the amendment.
The information listed above is about the
process of becoming a naturalized citizen.
process of obtaining a passport.
requirements for voting in national elections.
requirements for running for a public office.
