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WorksheetsGov - Benchmark #3 Review
Total questions: 65
Worksheet time: 37mins
The conflict between the large states and the small states in the crafting of the Constitution centered on
Whether representation should be based on population or there should be equal representation.
Whether judges should be chosen by popular vote.
Whether there should be a monarchy or a presidency.
Deciding how to count the votes of slaves in national, federal elections.
How did the Federalists convince the Anti-Federalists to ratify the United States constitution?
The Anti-Federalists would select the first president.
State governments would equal the federal government.
All trading ties to England and France were broken.
The Federalists promised to add a bill of rights.
The Virginia Plan would have granted more power to
States with small populations.
States with large populations.
Industrial states.
Agricultural states.
How did the Constitutional Convention delegates resolve the issue of Southern representation in Congress?
The Electoral College would select the president and vice-president.
The legislative branch was organized into two separate houses.
Every five enslaved persons would count as three free persons.
The Senate and House of Representatives were given special powers.
___ Amendment: Freedom of Speech, Religion, Assembly, Petition, and Press
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
The Declaration of Independence and the Social Contract Theory both arose from which philosophical movement?
Realism
Enlightenment
Humanism
Existentialism
Each branch of the U.S government has some form of power over the other two branches. Choose the branch of the U.S. government which has power over the Legislative Branch as it has the power to declare legislative actions unconstitutional.
Executive
Ministerial
Legislative
Judicial
The branches of the U.S government all relate to laws in some capacity. Choose the branch of the U.S. government responsible for enforcing laws.
Executive
Ministerial
Legislative
Judicial
1966 (5-4 decision) court decision that states the accused must be advised of their rights before being questioned by police.
T.L.O. Vs. New Jersey
Miranda Vs. Arizona
Bethel School District Vs. Fraser
Brown Vs. Board of Education
Which places the GREATEST limit on the power of the federal government?
The Bill of RIghts
State Courts
Judicial Review
the President's veto
Why did the framers of the Constitution provide that the President and Congress be elected while federal judges are appointed?
Court decisions need to be reached without worrying about political considerations
Compromises were needed to ensure ratification of the Constitution
The system supports the checks and balances principle
It provided the framework for popular sovereignty
Things that citizens should do are called
This amendment came about due to FDR's election to 4 terms. This amendment limits Presidents to serve two 4 year terms or 10 years total.
22nd Amendment
23rd Amendment
24th Amendment
26th Amendment
What is the term limit for a President in the United States?
1 term
2 terms
no term limits
4 terms
To be President you must be at least ____ years old
35
25
30
40
The three universal requirements States use for a person to be eligible to vote are
state residence, gender, and income.
citizenship, property ownership, and gender.
citizenship, state residence, and age.
income, employment, and age.
Presidential Line of Succession
Vice President
Speaker of the House
President Pro Tempore
Secretary of State
When former President Johnson sent National Guard troops to escort black students into a white school in Little Rock, Arkansas, he was exercising which of the following roles?
Chief executive
Legislative leader
Chief diplomat
Economic Leader
Total amount of electoral votes in the electoral college.
What is the number of electoral college votes needed to be elected President?
260
270
269
538
The number of electors from each state is equal to:
The # of state representatives
The # of people in a state divided by 12
The # of representatives plus the governor
The # of Senators and Representatives from each state
The Presidential election for held every 4 years in November, on the _____________________ following the first Monday.
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Who is the presiding officer in the Senate?
the Vice President of the US
the majority leader
the minority leader
What is the age requirement to be a senator?
25 years old
35 years old
30 years old
Each state has ______ senators.
6
2
435
How many members does the United States House of Representative have?
100
500
435
200
A person must be a citizen for nine years to qualify to serve here-
Senate
House of Representatives
None
A candidate for the ______must be at least 25 years old
House of Representatives
Senate
None
Presidency
To qualify, a person must be a citizen for seven years
Senate
House of Representatives
Presidency
None
When the Founding Fathers finally decided on the length of the presidential term of office, they established a term
of 8 years
of 4 years
not to exceed 10 years
that could not be renewed after 4 years
What determines congressional apportionment for each state?
Gerrymandering
Political parties
Population
Registered voters
Who is the leader of the House of Representatives?
Vice President
President Pro Tempore
Speaker of the House
Majority Whip
The role of a lobbyist is to
try to influence government policy.
work in an agency of the executive branch.
serve on the staff of a member of Congress.
represent defendants who cannot afford lawyers.
What is the purpose of the Preamble?
Lists laws you must obey
Lists reasons why we must be free from England
Lists the goals of the Constitution
Locke argued that we had 3 main natural rights. What are they? (Select 3)
Life
Liberty
Pursuit of Happiness
Property
Any system of government based on rule by the people is called
an autocracy
a democracy
a monarchy
an oligarchy
This part of the Constitution defines the three branches of government
the Amendments
the Articles
the supremacy clause
the Preamble
Article I
Legislative Branch
Article II
Executive Branch
Article III
Judicial Branch
The only method of proposing amendments to the Constitution that has been used to date is by
judicial activism
petition
national convention
2/3 vote of each house
As established by the Framers, the voice of the people was to be represented in the
House of Representatives
Senate
Executive Branch
Supreme Court
Historians often praise Thomas Jefferson for incorporating the Enlightenment into the Declaration of Independence. Which of these BEST explains why this can be said?
There is evidence that it was written in France
It was written in the middle of the 18ty Century
It contains many references to “nature’s God” and religion.
The philosophies of John Locke and Montesquieu are used
A government principle in which the legislative, judicial, and executive powers are held by different groups of people is called (a) .
The Second Amendment guarantees?
Right to an education
Right to bear arms
Freedom of press
Right to privacy
The government ordered that troops be placed in the homes of people living close to military bases. Midge lived next to an army base, and two soldiers moved into her house, even though she did not want them there. Which amendment did was violated?
1st
2nd
5th
3rd
This amendment grants the right to a speedy trial by jury
1st Amendment
5th Amendment
6th Amendment
7th Amendment
The 5th Amendment protects people who are accused of crimes by.........
allowing citizens to remain silent and not tell on themselves
ensuring that the due process must take place
preventing another trial for the same crime if one has already been found innocent (not guilty)
All of the above
What is the Supremacy Clause ?
A clause of supremacy
Establishes that the federal constitution & federal law take procedure over state laws & even state constitutions
An article that every state has to follow
An article from the constitution that states that no one is above the law & that Supreme Courts cant override a states law
What do "voting in elections" and "volunteering in your community" have in common?
They are examples of duties mandated by law
They are examples of civic responsibilities
They are specifically mentioned in the US Constitution
They are specifically mentioned in the state constitutions
Which option best completes the chart?
Great Compromise
Three-Fifths Compromise
Northwest Ordinance
Articles of Confederation
The (a) wanted a Constitution with a strong central government. The (b) did not approve of the Constitution, and wanted a weak central government.
Imagine you're at a party and you meet someone. They tell you they believe in more local, limited government, fewer government regulations, and they're all about sticking to social norms and values. They also believe in being tough on criminals. What political viewpoint does this person likely hold?
Conservative
Liberal
Renounce
Solidarity
Political ideology that generally supports the idea that the federal government should take an active role in solving the nation's domestic problems. Tend to support government spending on social issues.
Populism
Libertarian
Conservative
Liberal
