WorksheetsFinal Exam Review US GOV & Politics
Total questions: 68
Worksheet time: 34mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Today, the U.S. Constitution serves as
a)
a plan for government
b)
the supreme law of the land
c)
An outline of the principles of American government
d)
all of the above
2.
Which of the following political philosophers wrote that people have the right to life, liberty and property?
a)
Thomas Jefferson
b)
John Locke
c)
Baron de Montesquieu
d)
James Madison
3.
Which phrase from the Declaration of Independence most clearly reflects the idea that the people are the source of government?
a)
A. ...that all men are created equal”
b)
B. “...all men are...endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights”
c)
C. “...deriving their power from the consent of the governed”
d)
D. “...governments long established should not be changed for light or transient causes”
4.
Which of the following is not a purpose of government?
a)
order
b)
protection
c)
private good
d)
public good
5.
The purpose of the Declaration of Independence was to
a)
protect the colonies from invasion
b)
set up a plan for government
c)
declare loyalty to the king of England
d)
declare and justify the colonists declaring their independence from England
6.
According to John Locke, which of the following does not belong with the others?
a)
people can not change the government
b)
social contract creates government
c)
government protects the people’s rights
d)
power comes from the people
7.
Which of the following groups supported the adoption of the U.S. Constitution in 1787?
a)
Democrats
b)
Federalists
c)
Anti-Federalists
d)
Green Party
8.
Which of the following groups opposed the adoption of the U.S. Constitution in 1787?
a)
Anti-Federalists
b)
Democrats
c)
Federalists
d)
Reform Party
9.
A political system in which the powers are divided between the national government and regional (state) governments.
a)
Federalism
b)
Confederal system
c)
Unitary system
d)
Digestive System
10.
An agreement in which the people give up freedom to protect everyone’s rights.
a)
natural rights
b)
social contract
c)
social security
d)
state of nature
11.
A type of government in which in which the majority rules
a)
democracy
b)
dictatorship
c)
monarchy
d)
anarchy
12.
The amending process and Judicial Review are methods by which
a)
Congress can check the power of the executive branch
b)
state governments may limit the power of the Federal Government
c)
the U.S. Constitution may be modified or adapted to meet the changing conditions of the country.
d)
judges are impeached
13.
Which of the following best defines the principle of Popular Sovereignty?
a)
A. A Twitter hashtag (#) used by the Democratic Party to attract new voters
b)
B. Government is based on laws that apply to all the people.
c)
C. The ultimate source of governmental authority is the people.
d)
D. Elected leaders work through the government to serve the people.
14.
The primary author of the Declaration of Independence was
a)
Benjamin Franklin
b)
James Madison
c)
Thomas Jefferson
d)
George Washington
15.
The Articles of Confederation reflected Americans’ fear of
a)
a permanent standing army.
b)
a strong central government.
c)
a breakdown in law and order.
d)
strong state governments
16.
The principle that government is based on clear and fairly enforced laws and that no one is above the law is called
a)
Popular Sovereignty
b)
Limited Government
c)
Rule of Law
d)
Federalism
17.
The Bill of Rights was added to the Constitution
a)
to limit the power of states
b)
to protect individual rights.
c)
to increase the power of the State governments over the Federal government
d)
to give students something to memorize for a quiz
18.
How many electoral votes are there in the Electoral College?
a)
100
b)
435
c)
538
d)
50
19.
A system of checks and balances was included in the U.S. Constitution because the founding fathers were concerned about
a)
one branch of government becoming too strong
b)
the states having too much power
c)
the people having a voice in government
d)
the military gaining control of the United States
20.
Which of these is the best example of checks and balances in the Constitution?
a)
Treaties are negotiated by the President, but require the approval of the Senate.
b)
The President can issue executive orders when Congress won’t pass the laws he suggests
c)
The president is paid for his services.
d)
The Supreme Court is comprised of 9 justices
21.
How did the decision in Marbury v. Madison (1803) strengthen the power of the Supreme Court?
a)
It asserted that the Court could order the president to carry out a law.
b)
It intervened in a conflict between the other two branches of government.
c)
It established the principle of Judicial Review, or the court’s right to declare an act of Congress or the President unconstitutional
d)
It restricted the President’s to wage war
22.
Powers that belong only to our national government are known as:
a)
concurrent powers
b)
delegated powers
c)
reserved powers
d)
super powers
23.
Powers that belong only to the states are known as:
a)
concurrent powers
b)
delegated powers
c)
reserved powers
d)
super powers
24.
Implied powers (the power to do something in order to carry out a power you do have) are based on which clause in the Constitution.
a)
independent clause
b)
necessary and proper clause
c)
executive clause
d)
legislative clause
25.
Powers that are shared by both the central government and the states are known as:
a)
denied powers
b)
concurrent powers
c)
delegated powers
d)
reserved powers
26.
Which branch of government makes or creates laws?
a)
Legislative Branch
b)
Executive Branch
c)
Judicial Branch
27.
Which branch of the central government decides if a law is unconstitutional?
a)
Legislative Branch
b)
Executive Branch
c)
Judicial Branch
28.
Which branch of government enforces the laws?
a)
Legislative Branch
b)
Executive Branch
c)
Judicial Branch
29.
When a law is declared unconstitutional by the Supreme Court it is
a)
null and void
b)
still valid in most states
c)
necessary for the President to enforce it
d)
automatically rewritten
30.
Which branch of government appoints federal judges?
a)
Legislative Branch
b)
Executive Branch
c)
Judicial Branch
31.
Which branch of government impeaches federal officials and tries cases of impeachment?
a)
Legislative Branch
b)
Executive Branch
c)
Judicial Branch
32.
After the President nominates an ambassador, who must approve the appointment?
a)
The House of Representatives
b)
The Senate
c)
The Supreme Court
d)
The states
33.
The Preamble to the Constitution
a)
is our law
b)
was ratified by 4 of the 13 colonies
c)
is the introduction to the U.S. Constitution that explains the purpose of the Constitution
d)
can be traced to the Magna Carta
34.
Which of the following is true about the Amendment process?
a)
A. The Amendment process is a quick and easy process to change the Constitution
b)
B. Amendments can be proposed by a 2/3 vote by Congress or a national convention at the request of 2/3 of the state legislatures.
c)
C. Amendments can be ratified (accepted) by 3/4 of state legislatures or by 3/4 of all states in special ratifying conventions.
d)
Both B and C
35.
Which of the following is the term used when a person is prosecuted for a crime after he has already been tried and found not guilty?
a)
self-incrimination
b)
slander
c)
double jeopardy
d)
due process
36.
The rights of the accused are protected by which of the following amendments.
a)
A. 3rd Amendment
b)
B. 5th Amendment
c)
C. 6th Amendment
d)
D. Both B and C
37.
The right to form a militia and a right of individuals to bear arms is guaranteed by which of the following amendments?
a)
1st Amendment
b)
2nd Amendment
c)
4th Amendment
d)
15th Amendment
38.
Which amendment prohibits cruel and unusual punishment?
a)
18th Amendment
b)
8th Amendment
c)
10th Amendment
d)
2nd Amendment
39.
Which amendment includes the Equal Protection Clause?
a)
1st Amendment
b)
4th Amendment
c)
14th Amendment
d)
None of the above
40.
“The most stringent protection of free speech would not protect a man from falsely shouting fire in a theater and causing panic”--Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes
Which interpretation of the Bill of Rights does Justice Holmes statement illustrate in the quotation above?
a)
The needs of the government are more important than civil liberties
b)
Constitutional protections are not unlimited
c)
The Bill of Rights does not protect individual liberties
d)
None of the above
41.
The decision in which of the following cases, states that speech which creates "clear and present danger" is not protected by the 1st Amendment, and that public safety is above individual rights
a)
Plessy v. Ferguson
b)
Schenck v. United States
c)
Texas v. Johnson
d)
Miranda v. Arizona
42.
Which Supreme Court decision set the precedent for ensuring suspects know their rights?
a)
Texas v. Johnson
b)
Sheppard v. Maxwell
c)
Miranda v. Arizona
d)
Carroll v. United States
43.
In Gideon v. Wainwright, the Supreme Court stated that the inability of a defendant to pay should not deny_____________
a)
whether the death penalty should be applied.
b)
an individual the right to an attorney.
c)
the freedom to speech.
d)
the right to keep their home.
44.
Based on the TLO v. New Jersey Supreme Court decision which of the following statements is not true?
a)
School officials can search students’ lockers because lockers are the property of the school
b)
School officials can search students' lockers because they have the authority to maintain peace, order, and safety in a school environment.
c)
School officials can search students’ lockers only with a warrant
d)
School officials can search students lockers because Administrators only need reasonable suspicion to search lockers
45.
The first ten amendments to the Constitution are generally called
a)
the Preamble
b)
the Declaration of Independence
c)
the Bill of Rights
d)
the three-fifths compromise
46.
In which Supreme Court case did the court decide that flag burning is a protected right of symbolic speech?
a)
Texas v. Johnson
b)
Katz v. United States
c)
Miranda v. Arizona
d)
Marbury v. Madison
47.
The phrase “You have the right to remain silent” reflects the provision in the Bill of Rights regarding
a)
protection from double jeopardy.
b)
eminent domain.
c)
judicial review.
d)
protection from self-incrimination.
48.
One right protected by the First Amendment is:
a)
Freedom of speech
b)
The right to a trial by jury
c)
The Right to bear arms
d)
Freedom from cruel and unusual punishment
49.
Which of the following is a concurrent power (shared power)?
a)
establish schools
b)
tax
c)
coin money
d)
declare war
50.
All of the following are delegated powers (enumerated powers) except
a)
Set up a postal system
b)
Declare war
c)
Establish local government
d)
Coin money
51.
What type of states benefit the most from equal representation in the Senate?
a)
Geographically small states
b)
Geographically large states
c)
States with small populations
d)
Stares with large populations
52.
Which of these powers belongs only to the Senate?
a)
the power to carry out laws
b)
the power to impeach judges or the president
c)
the power to initiate tax bills
d)
the power to ratify (accept) treaties
53.
To enable the nation to pay for its common defense and to promote the general welfare, Congress is given
a)
war powers
b)
coin money
c)
foreign relations power
d)
the power to tax
54.
Which of the following is not correct?
a)
Democracy is rule by the many (majority)
b)
Monarchy is rule by a group
c)
Anarchy is without rules
d)
Republic is the rule of law
55.
How many years are there in a president’s term of office?
a)
two
b)
four
c)
six
d)
eight
56.
All of the following are constitutionally required to be president of the United States except
a)
college graduate
b)
natural-born citizen
c)
at least 35 years old
d)
14 years a resident of the United States
57.
Which is NOT an example of the president’s role as chief of state (speaks to foreign nations)?
a)
giving a speech at the United Nations
b)
vetoing a bill
c)
making an official state visit to Mexico
d)
hosting a dinner in honor of the Queen of England
58.
Which of the following is not a responsibility of the President?
a)
Lead weekly Cabinet meetings
b)
Give a yearly “State of the Union” speech on what’s happening in the U.S.
c)
Determine whether Supreme Court decisions were constitutional
d)
Decide whether to approve or reject a bill
59.
The amendment that requires the police to get a search warrant to conduct searches of your home is the ________ Amendment.
a)
4th
b)
6th
c)
7th
d)
8th
60.
The standard of “separate but equal” was established by this case involving Louisiana railway car segregation.
a)
Brown v. Board of Education
b)
Plessy v. Ferguson
c)
Katz v. United States
d)
Hazelwood School District v. Kuhlmeier
61.
The standard of “separate but equal” was overturned by this case involving segregation in schools.
a)
Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka, Kansas
b)
Plessy v. Ferguson
c)
Tinker v. Des Moines
d)
Roe v. Wade
62.
The due process clause in the 5th Amendment and the right to an attorney in the 6th Amendment were designed to
a)
Protect freedom of expression
b)
Protect the right to bear arms
c)
ensure fair treatment of those accused of a crime in court
d)
provide for the principle of judicial review
63.
The right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury in a criminal case is guaranteed by the ________ Amendment.
a)
the 1st amendment
b)
the 5th amendment
c)
the 6th amendment
d)
the 10th amendment
64.
In essence, “due process of law” means that
a)
there must be fairness and equal treatment afforded to all persons
b)
all people are free and equal
c)
everyone must have a trial
d)
officials must be democratically elected.
65.
Which role of the president is illustrated by President Obama using drones to fight ISIS in the Middle East is an example of the president acting as
a)
Chief citizen
b)
Commander-in-chief
c)
Chief of State
d)
Chief legislator
66.
Which type of political party system does the United States practice?
a)
Single Party
b)
Two-Party
c)
Three-Party
d)
Multiple Party
67.
In 2015, the Republicans had the largest number of members in The House of Representative and the Senate; therefore, the Republicans are the ____________party in Congress.
a)
Majority Party
b)
Minority Party
c)
Splinter Party
d)
Popular Party
68.
As a direct result of the census taken every ten years in the United States,
a)
the seats in the Senate are reapportioned
b)
the income tax rates are adjusted
c)
the District Courts are redistricted
d)
the seats in the House of Representatives are reapportioned
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