WorksheetsSystems of Government CFA Review
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
What are the three branches of the United States government that embody the concept of separation of powers?
a)
Executive, Legislative and Judicial
b)
President, Congress and Supreme Court
c)
Senate, House of Representatives and the President
d)
Local, State and Federal governments
2.
In the hypothetical country, Ramboland, what is an example of how the legislative branch exercises its powers?
a)
Proposing, debating, and passing legislation
b)
Reviewing the constitutionality of laws
c)
Appointing key government officials
d)
Signing bills into law
3.
The Constitution established a system of checks and balances, which grants ______
a)
only Congress the power to check other branches.
b)
only the president the power to check other branches.
c)
only the Supreme Court the ability to check the other branches.
d)
each branch the power to check abuses by the other branches.
4.
Which principle is the foundation of checks and balances?
a)
Concentration of power
b)
Social contract
c)
Separation of powers
d)
Federalism
5.
The idea that the power of government is derived from the people and that government should serve the will of the people is known as:
a)
Autocracy
b)
Oligarchy
c)
Popular sovereignty
d)
Checks and balances
6.
In a democratic society, how do citizens express their consent to be governed?
a)
By joining a political party
b)
By participating in elections
c)
By paying taxes
d)
Through protests and demonstrations
7.
The purpose of the Articles of Confederation was to establish the first American system of government and to support and conduct a war against Great Britain.
a)
True
b)
False
8.
Which of the following statements about the Articles of Confederation is false?
a)
Under the Articles of Confederation, the states retained most of their power
b)
Under the Articles of Confederation, each state had one vote in Congress
c)
The Articles of Confederation established a national government with three branches
d)
The Articles of Confederation formed the first American national system of government
9.
Which of the statements best describes the image below?
a)
An octopus is taking down the Articles of Confederation
b)
The Articles of Confederation are a sinking ship because of all of its weaknesses
c)
Despite hardships, the Articles of Confederations were a fantastic form of government
d)
The federal government was the sole cause of the fall of the Articles of Confederation
10.
Which statement best describes the Three-Fifths Compromise?
a)
Three-Fifths of the male population would count when determining representation
b)
Three-Fifths of the female population would count when determining representation
c)
Three-Fifths of the total population of larger states would count when determining representation
d)
Three-Fifths of the slave population would count when determining representation
11.
When the legislature makes the laws, the president enforces the laws, and the courts interpret the laws, what principle of the Constitution is taking place?
a)
Separation of Powers
b)
Popular Sovereignty
c)
Limited Government
d)
Republicanism
e)
Federalism
12.
What principle of the Constitution is used when the President veto's a bill from Congress?
a)
Checks and Balances
b)
Popular Sovereignty
c)
Limited Government
d)
Republicanism
e)
Federalism
13.
The federal government has separate branches to
a)
keep any one branch from growing too powerful
b)
make the government run more effciently
c)
provide flexibility in the interpretation of laws
d)
ensure one branch is in charge at all times
14.
Which part of the Constitution protects personal rights and liberties?
a)
Bill of Rights
b)
Emancipation Proclamation
c)
Articles of Confederation
d)
Article III
15.
Which of the following statements best describes the overall impact of the Three-Fifths Compromise?
a)
The institution of slavery became officially recognized under the Constitution.
b)
The compromise provided a clear method for amending the Constitution.
c)
The compromise provided a clear method for overriding a presidential veto.
d)
The compromise gave the Southern states a clear majority in the House of Representatives
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