WorksheetsUS Politics
Total questions: 9
Worksheet time: 5mins
Americans do not want to have a strong national government because
they are afraid it will put limits on their individual freedom.
they are m u c h more concerned with national glory.
they are afraid oftheir political leaders.
The Constitution of the United States
gives by far the most power to Congress.
gives by far the most power to the president.
tries to give each branch enough power to balance the others.
Government and Politics in the United States
The president of the United States
has the power to make official treaties with foreign governments
without the approval of Congress.
can veto a law that has been passed by Congress.
Is elected if his political party wins most of the seats in Congress.
The Bill of Rights
explains the rights of Congress and the rights of the president.
guarantees citizens of the United States specific individual rights and freedoms.
is part of the Declaration of Independence.
The American ideal of the free individual
was exemplified by the farmers and the frontier settlers in the late 1700s and early 1800s.
was exemplified by the businessman before the Civil War of the
1860s.
caused the national government to grow in size and strength
during the late 1800s.
Which of these statements is true about the 2000 presidential election?
George W. Bush became president in 2000 because he won a plurality of votes nationwide.
The Supreme Court played a major role in the 2000 election.
Jeb Bush played an important role in the election because he was
governor of California.
Stronger gun-control laws are favored by
the National Rifle Association.
most of the American people.
very few Americans.
Which statement about lobby groups is NOT true?
They have become less powerful in recent years.
They try to influence the government and public opinion
They have caused the government to get larger.
Which statement about the traditional beliefs of the political parties is FALSE?
The Democrats believe that government should play a major role
in solving society's problems.
The Republicans believe that business and the free market can
solve society's problems.
The Republicans and the Democrats basically agree about the role
of government and they have the same political beliefs.
