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WorksheetsGovernment Final Exam Review
Total questions: 65
Worksheet time: 59mins
Federalists and Anti-Federalists disagreed most strongly over what issue?
division of powers between the national and state governments
provision for admitting new states to the Union
distribution of power between the Senate and House of Representatives
method of amending the Constitution
What compromise was reached between Federalists and Anti-Federalists?
The Constitution would be ratified but a Bill of Rights would be added
The power of judicial review would be given to the court system
The Declaration of Independence would not mention slavery
George Washington would be president but he would be advised by a cabinet
An example of a check the legislative branch has on the executive branch.
The can review laws to ensure they follow the Constitution
They can reject presidential appointments
They can veto laws
They can appoint judges
The case of Marbury vs. Madison in 1803. Made the courts stronger by establishing the principal of
Judicial Review
Federalism
Limited Government
Separate but equal
According to the Michigan and U.S. constitutions, which responsibility is held by both the state of Michigan and the federal government?
declaring war
borrowing money
printing money
forming international treaties
Citizens engage in civic duties and political activities at the local, state, and national levels. Some types of activities often place at one level but not at another. Which civic or political activity can citizens carry out at the state level?
organizing a neighborhood watch patrol
serving in the active-duty army or air force
testifying before Congress on a regional issue
signing a petition to place an issue on the ballot
Which constitutional principle is identified with the concept of consent of the governed?
rule of law
popular soverignty
checks and balances
separation of powers
Which fact about American government reflects the above definition of federalism?
Power is divided among legislative, executive, and judicial branches
Private organizations in the US do much of the work that is performed by local governments in other countries
Citizens in the US are subject to both state and federal laws
Citizens in the US have a right to protection from intrusion into their private affairs
The legislative, executive, and judicial branches of the federal government each have specific powers. Which powers belong to the judicial branch?
enforcing laws
interpreting laws
passing resolutions
recognizing foreign nations
Why would the President issue an executive order?
to create amendments to the U.S. Constitution
to invalidate rulings of the Supreme Court through judicial review
to use power that would otherwise belong to the states
to make public policy without legislation from Congress
What does the Legislative branch do?
Makes / writes the laws
Interprets the laws
Enforces the laws
What does the Judicial branch do?
Makes / writes the laws
Interprets the laws
Enforces the laws
What does the Executive branch do?
Makes / writes the laws
Interprets the laws
Enforces the laws
What is the Bill of Rights?
The purposes of government
The first 10 amendments to the Constitution
The senators and the representatives
A written outline for the power and structure of government
Which landmark Supreme Court case established the principle of judicial review?
Marbury v. Madison
McCulloch v. Maryland
Roe v. Wade
Miranda v. Arizona
Why are third parties important?
They agree with the other two parties
They raise issues that the other two don't want to talk about.
They distract voters
They participate in political mudslinging.
Creation of the Senate (equal representation) and the House (proportional representation) was due to...
The Connecticut Compromise
Commerce and Slave Trade Compromise
Separation of Powers Compromise
Three-Fifths Compromise.
Which of these protects you from being arrested illegally?
Ex Post Facto
Habeus Corpus
1st Amendment
2nd Amendment
"I'm in charge because God says so and there's nothing you peasants can do about it" is a trait of...
Evolutionary Theory
Force Theory
Social Contract Theory
Divine Right Theory
Who has to approve a trade deal between the United States and other countries?
House
Supreme Court
President
Senate
Jurisdiction determines -
How many times you can appeal a case
Which court hears the case
How many witnesses can testify
When a case may be heard
The principle by which power is divided among the three branches of the government
Separation of Powers
Emancipation Proclamation
Checks and Balances
Split Infinitives
A Republican can be considered a
Liberal
Libertarian
Populist
Conservative
A Democrat can be considered a
Liberal
Libertarian
Populist
Conservative
Which amendment promises people that no unlawful search and seizures will occur?
2nd Amendment
4th Amendment
5th Amendment
6th Amendment
Which of the following is the basic characteristic of federalism?
Divided power between National and State governments
Most power to the National Government
Most power to the Local Government
Encourages direct citizen participation in government
Gives the rights to due process, does not allow double jeopardy
Fifth Amendment
Sixth Amendment
Third Amendment
Fourth Amendment
-Tenth Amendment to the United States Constitution
What word BEST completes this principle of the United States government?
What is gerrymandering?
Cheating in an election by stuffing the ballot box
Bribing public officials
Manipulating election boundaries to favor a political party or group
Manhandling a man named Gerry
Which of the following is an example of a First Amendment Freedom?
Freedom of Speech
Freedom of Press
Freedom of Religion
All of the above
An agreement to represent states equally in Congress and based on population as well
Virginia plan
Jersey plan
SC Plan
Connecticut Compromise
Two Chambers in congress
Bicameral
Unicameral
Federalist
Supported the constitution
opposed the constitution
A governmental action that denies someone fair and equal treatment under the law may be declared_______
Unconstitutional
Formal amendment
Judicial Review
Executive amendment
Powers only for the state are:
Reserved Powers
Delegated Powers
Exclusive Powers
Inherent Powers
With the word " we the people" the constitution establishes its authority on the basis of
Popular sovereignty
Limited Gov.
Separation of Powers
The rule of Law
Powers written down are
Implied Powers
Concurrent Powers
Expressed Powers
Delegated Powers
What English Political ideas shaped the american government so our government will not become tyrannical like the king?
Limited Gov.
ordered Gov.
Socialist Gov.
Direct Democracy
All of the following are characteristics of the Virginia Plan except:
Bicameral Legislature
Three Branches of government
weak central government
represented the large states
All of the following are important characteristics of the New Jersey Plan except:
added a Legislative, Executive, and Judicial Branch
unicameral legislature
weak central government
represented the small states
What compromise was formed to combine the Virginia Plan with the New Jersey Plan?
Missouri Compromise
Connecticut Compromise
Virginia Compromise
New Jersey Compromise
All of the following are principles placed in the Constitution except:
popular sovereignty
bicameralism
limited government
separation of powers
How are representatives determined for each state?
based on population
2 per state
based on square mileage of the state
based on tax revenue of the state
What clause is written in the Constitution that gives Congress the right to implied powers?
Supremacy Clause
Necessary and Proper Clause
Commerce Clause
Free Exercise Clause
What two nonlegislative powers does the Senate have in regards to their executive powers?
impeach and pardon
impeach and elect the President
make tax bills and confirm appoints
advise and consent of treaties and confirm presidential appointments
Which amendment gives you the right to an attorney?
4th
5th
6th
8th
Which amendment states that you cannot have excessive fines or bail or cruel and unusual punishment?
4th
5th
6th
8th
Why can governments regulate parades?
The Constitution makes no mention of parades.
ourt has ruled that parades are allowed unless others object.
There are relatively few parades, so they are easily regulated.
The courts have ruled that parades are subject to time, place, and manner restrictions.
Which of the following steps must a legal immigrant take to become a United States citizen?
must take and pass a literacy test and a U.S. government and history test
required to marry a permanent United States resident
required to read, write, and speak in English at all times
must wait to apply for citizenship until you are 21 years old
The events listed on this time line illustrate the development of:
universal voting rights
a constitutional monarchy
a totalitarian form of government
a divine right monarchy
Which of the following has the Supreme Court recognized as a constitutionally protected right, even though it is not specifically mentioned in the Constitution?
Right to an education
Right to a job
Right to privacy
Right to social security
What provision does the United States Constitution make for political parties?
Their legality has been confirmed by the Supreme Court.
The Constitution does not mention political parties.
They must be authorized by the U.S. Congress.
They can be requested by the president.
When two [people] come into [the Supreme] Court, one may say: "an act of Congress means this." The other may say it means the opposite. We [the Court] then say it means one of the two or something else in between. In that way we are making the law, aren't we?
- Earl Warren, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
Some people are troubled by the role of the Court described by Chief Justice Warren. Which argument could they effectively use against it?
The main task of the Supreme Court is to rewrite the Constitution to respond to modern problems.
The Supreme Court makes it too difficult for the federal government to exercise its power over the states.
Supreme Court judges are the members of society most capable of making decisions about social policy.
It is dangerous to give non-elected officials such as judges so much power in the government.
