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Government MCAP Review (2023)

Total questions: 60

Worksheet time: 2hrs 30mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
The mass media is sometimes referred to as “the fourth branch of the government” because it
a)
endorses all government policies.
b)
influences public opinion.
c)
is a powerful federal agency.
d)
is paid for with federal taxes.
2.
Which of these government responsibilities is most related to the United States Census?
a)
maintaining national defense
b)
protecting the environment
c)
ensuring fair political representation
d)
establishing criminal justice procedures
3.
Which of these best explains why candidates for public office often spend more money on advertising during the last week of a campaign?
a)
the costs of advertising are always lower at the end of a campaign
b)
media advertising may persuade undecided voters to make a choice
c)
campaign laws require that all money raised by candidates be spent
d)
laws require that advertisements be run only at the end of a campaign
4.
Which of these activities is most likely performed by political parties?
a)
holding general elections
b)
raising campaign money
c)
designating voting precincts
d)
counting absentee ballots
5.
What is a reason people join third parties?
a)
third-party candidates are competitive in nationwide elections
b)
third parties always raise a large sum of money for campaigning
c)
the Democratic and Republican party dues are too expensive
d)
the Democratic and Republican parties do not represent their views
6.
Which of these is part of the legislative branch of the United States government?
a)
the Cabinet
b)
the House of Representatives
c)
the Supreme Court
d)
the President
7.
Which of these describes the main purpose of an interest group?
a)
to influence government officials on specific issues
b)
to form legislative committees that study public policy
c)
to regulate the economy by setting federal lending rates
d)
to select cases which will be heard in appeals courts
8.
Which of these best reflects how the federal government manages the economy through fiscal policy?
a)
taxing and spending
b)
buying and selling securities
c)
controlling the money supply
d)
controlling interest rates
9.
Which of these is represented by the Gross Domestic Product (GDP)?
a)
the total value of goods and services produced within a nation
b)
the amount of reserve that banks are required to hold
c)
the rate of interest charged on reserves lent to banks
d)
the change in the average price of consumer goods and services
10.
The “elastic clause” gives Congress Implied power to act in areas not specifically expressed in the Constitution at the time it was written.Congress is exercising its power under the “elastic clause” when it
a)
declares war on a foreign nation
b)
establishes a post office in a community
c)
authorizes the testing of nuclear weapons
d)
prohibits export taxes
11.
Why are the seats of the House of Representatives reapportioned every 10 years?
a)
to give interest groups more influence
b)
to modify political party alliances
c)
to account for changing populations
d)
to create new committees
12.
Based on the pie graphs, which of these statements is the most accurate?
a)
The Democratic Party has enough votes to amend the Constitution.
b)
The Republican Party has enough votes to override a Presidential veto.
c)
The Democratic and Republican Parties must work together to pass legislation.
d)
The Democratic and Republican Parties have enough votes to appoint a Supreme Court Justice
13.
Which of these actions would most likely violate civil rights laws?
a)
an airline bans smoking on flights
b)
a school system requires a dress code for students
c)
an employer refuses to consider senior citizens for jobs
d)
a police department uses written tests to help select recruits
14.
Which of these principles of government is demonstrated when the governor of Maryland vetoes a bill?
a)
federalism
b)
popular sovereignty
c)
checks and balances
d)
representative democracy
15.
With which of these statements would the cartoonist most likely agree?
a)
The media should stop covering elections.
b)
Voters should be aware of voting trends on election day.
c)
The media should wait until all polls close before projecting winners.
d)
Voters should stop voting for candidates who advertise on television.
16.
Which of these reasons do Presidents use to issue executive orders?
a)
to remove legislators from their seats in Congress
b)
to create laws that contradict existing federal laws
c)
to force the Supreme Court to reverse legal decisions
d)
to make public policy without congressional approval
17.
The Baltimore Metropolitan Council and the Maryland Department of Transportation administer a grant program that helps area businesses establish ways that employees can work from home. Which of these is most likely the purpose of this program?
a)
to improve public roads
b)
to decrease urban sprawl
c)
to reduce traffic congestion
d)
to provide computer training
18.
If the President and Congress disagree over a tax bill, the President can veto the bill. Which of these applies to a presidential veto?
a)
checks and balances
b)
judicial review
c)
representative democracy
d)
federalism
19.
Which of the following federal government positions is not appointed by the President?
a)
Speaker of the House
b)
Supreme Court Chief Justice
c)
Secretary of Defense
d)
Attorney General
20.
In Baker vs Carr, why did the Supreme Court vote in favor of Baker?
a)
The federal court had jurisdiction to rule Gerrymandering unconstitutional no longer making it a state issue.
b)
The Supreme Court felt like the 14th Amendment was being violated.
c)
Tennessee did not have the right not have the right to do reapportionment. Their district lines would have to stay the same.
d)
There was racial profiling going on when making districts.
21.
Who does the lobbyist work for? 
a)
The President 
b)
The Interest Group 
c)
Congress
d)
Presidential Agencies
22.

What does the federal census affect?

a)

Reapportionment in the House

b)

Reapportionment in the Senate

c)

Reapportionment in both houses

d)

It does not affect Congress.

23.

Which is an example of lobbying?

a)

Voting regularly in both primary and general elections.

b)

Calling public officials to express views on upcoming votes.

c)

Choosing political candidates by their beliefs on key issues.

d)

Researching and comparing candidates in a political election.

24.

The US Census is taken every _____ years.

a)

1

b)

10

c)

20

d)

100

25.
an idea for a law that is written down for the government to decide on
a)
bill
b)
Cabinet
c)
census
d)
Congress
26.
the legislative branch of the United States government
a)
Congress
b)
constitutional republic
c)
council
d)
executive
27.
One of the major influences of a third party is its ability to...
a)
introduce new ideas or press for a particular issue
b)
define itself in a way that wins majority support by appealing to the political center
c)
reflect both liberal and conservative views
d)
organize to win elections
28.
Which house of Congress is based on population?
a)
Senate
b)
House of Representatives
c)
President
d)
Supreme Court
29.
The process of setting up new district lines after reapportionment has been completed is called REDISTRICTING
a)
True
b)
False
30.
Drawing oddly shaped districts to benefit a political party or punish one is:
a)
Slandering
b)
Gerrymandering
c)
Pandering
d)
Gary Shandling
31.
How many people does the Senate consist of?
a)
435
b)
2
c)
50
d)
100
32.

How does the portrayal of candidates in the media affect voter perceptions during an election cycle?

a)

By emphasizing the personal lives of candidates over their policies

b)

By providing unbiased and comprehensive coverage of all candidates

c)

By focusing more on sensational news rather than deeper issues

d)

By offering in-depth analyses of candidates' policy proposals

33.

The main purpose of a Political Action Committee (PAC) is to--

a)

Develop a party platform for the candidate's party

b)

Raise money for candidates who support the same views

c)

Publicize a presidential candidate's ideas through the use of media

d)

See that money is distributed equally among presidential candidates

34.

Name one cause of urban sprawl.

a)

Expansion of transportation infrastructure

b)

Decrease in housing demand

c)

Strict zoning regulations

d)

Increase in population density

35.

How does urban sprawl affect transportation?

a)

Urban sprawl reduces travel distances and reliance on cars, leading to shorter travel times, less traffic congestion, and improved air quality.

b)

Urban sprawl has no impact on transportation as people can still use public transportation.

c)

Urban sprawl leads to the development of efficient transportation systems that reduce travel times and congestion.

d)

Urban sprawl increases travel distances and reliance on cars, leading to longer travel times, traffic congestion, and air pollution.

36.

What are some solutions to urban sprawl?

a)

Building more highways and roads

b)

Implementing smart growth policies, promoting mixed-use development, improving public transportation, creating green spaces and parks, and encouraging compact and walkable neighborhoods.

c)

Encouraging suburban development

d)

Expanding parking spaces

37.

Congress may override a presidential veto with a

a)

majority vote

b)

3/4 vote

c)

2/3 vote

d)

unanimous vote

38.

Which branch of government can declare war?

a)

All three branches

b)

Executive branch

c)

Legislative branch

d)

Judicial branch

39.

A proposed law is called a _______________

a)

veto

b)

congress

c)

bill

d)

unconstitutional

40.

When the President rejects a bill, refuses to sign it, and sends it back to Congress it is called a/an _______________.

a)

veto

b)

congress

c)

bill

d)

unconstitutional

41.
The main job of the legislative branch
a)
determine if laws are unconstitutional
b)
veto laws
c)
make laws
d)
approve laws made by the President
42.
What are 3 powers only the Senate can do?
a)
Impeach, approve treaties, approve appointments
b)
Impeachment trial, approve treaties, approve appointments
c)
Start money Bills, approve treaties, approve appointments
d)
Start money Bills, approve treaties, impeach
43.

Who is the president of the Senate and casts tie breaking votes when needed?

a)

Speaker of the House

b)

Vice President

c)

Majority Whip

d)

Chief Justice

44.

Congress is known as a "Bicameral", what does that mean?

a)

Two people

b)

Two houses

c)

Two cameras (looks)

d)

Two camels

45.

Which chamber determines representation for each state based on its population?

a)

House of Commons

b)

House of Representatives

c)

Senate

d)

House Stark

46.

How many members total make up Congress?

a)

435

b)

538

c)

100

d)

535

47.

How many members total make up the House of Representatives?

a)

435

b)

538

c)

100

d)

535

48.

The ideas and attitudes that most people hold about elected officials, candidates, government, and political issues.

a)

Interest Groups

b)

Public Opinion

c)

Propaganda

d)

Bias

49.
“No [business] shall discriminate against a qualified individual with a disability.  . . in regard to job application procedures, the hiring, advancement, or discharge [firing] of employees. . . . ” —Americans with Disabilities Act, 1990

The Americans with Disabilities Act is an example of a government action taken to
a)
A protect civil rights 
b)
B maintain gender equality 
c)
C promote cultural diversity 
d)
D establish educational systems 
50.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) are similar in that they both
a)
regulate labor
b)
enforce tax laws
c)
protect consumers
d)
oversee transportation
51.
The President is the head of which branch of government? 
a)
Legislative
b)
Executive
c)
Judicial
d)
All 3 Branches
52.
Electors are elected by popular vote but the President is elected by
a)
Congress
b)
political parties
c)
the Electoral College
d)
popular vote
53.
Some gas station operators were told by a regulatory agency that their underground gasoline tanks had to be removed and new ones installed.The order was given because the tanks were old and leaking fuel into the ground. Which of these regulatory agencies has the authority to issue the replacement order?
a)
Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
b)
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
c)
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
d)
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
54.
The purpose of the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) is to promote health and safety by preventing and controlling disease,injury, and disability. Which of these is most likely a responsibility of this government agency?
a)
to help healthcare workers find jobs
b)
to fund and operate medical schools
c)
to establish immunization programs for children
d)
to enforce laws that protect people from discrimination
55.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) are similar in that they both ___
a)
regulate labor unions
b)
enforce state tax laws
c)
protect all consumers
d)
oversee transportation
56.

What is the term for a policy in admissions or hiring that gives special consideration to traditionally disadvantaged groups to overcome the present effects of past discrimination?

a)

civil rights

b)

civil liberties

c)

affirmative action

d)

legislative mandate

57.
What ended segregration in public places and banned employment discrimination?
a)
a.  the Voting Rights Act of 1965
b)
b.  the Civil Rights Act of 1964
c)
c.  the Fair Housing Act of 1968
d)
d.  the Jim Crow laws
58.
disobeying certain laws in non-violent ways in order to make a point
a)
Civil Obedience 
b)
Civil Disobedience 
c)
Riots
d)
Angry protesting
59.

What was the primary purpose of the Voting Rights Act of 1965?

a)

To establish term limits for elected officials

b)

To eliminate racial discrimination in voting

c)

To reduce the voting age from 21 to 18

d)

To introduce voter ID laws across all states

60.

How did the Voting Rights Act of 1965 address the issue of voter suppression through poll taxes?

a)

It reimbursed voters for poll tax payments

b)

It required a federal review of poll taxes

c)

It declared poll taxes unconstitutional

d)

It provided legal assistance to those unable to pay poll taxes

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