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WorksheetsGovernment Post-Assessment Review
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 48mins
The Founding Fathers gained support for the Constitution by promising that
all free males would be able to vote.
the President would be from the South.
Bill of Rights would be established.
citizens would not be required to pay taxes.
The overall purpose of the Bill of Rights is to
allow people to defend themselves in court.
protect the rights of people from the government
prevent one branch of government from becoming stronger than the others.
secure voting rights for all citizens, regardless of race, age, or gender.
The structure of the government of the United States allows for the Legislative Branch to write laws, the Executive Branch to enforce laws, and the Judicial Branch to interpret laws. Collectively, this process is called
federalism.
republicanism.
checks and balances.
the separation of powers.
The power to tax is called a "concurrent power" because it is a power
only held by state governments
that only is held by the national government.
that affects both individuals and corporations.
jointly held by the national and state governments.
The purpose of a primary election is to
Choose party candidates for the general election.
determine a winner when no candidate received a majority of the vote.
give the voters a chance to express their opinions on a specific issue.
decide among the candidates representing the different political parties.
Abe decides that he is too busy to show up for jury duty. This behavior is one which neglects basic
political duty.
economic liability.
civic duty.
personal responsibility.
Why are the "majority opinions" of the Supreme Court so important?
they establish legal precedents
they are outside of jurisdictions
they are not met with controversy
they do not require Congressional approval
In response to public concerns about domestic terrorism, the U.S. government established in 2002
the PATRIOT Act.
the Central Intelligence Agency.
the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
the Department of Homeland Security.
Political parties appeared in the United States shortly after the Constitution was adopted because
Washington disliked Jefferson.
Great Britain had a two-party system.
the Constitution provides for a two-party system.
differences arose over political and economic issues.
Why did the Anti-Federalists push for the addition of a Bill of Rights to the United States Constitution?
there was a precedent set for doing so in Great Britain's Constitution
they believed the government needed protection from possible uprisings
they believed the people's liberties needed protection from the government
there was already a requirement to do so, but the Federalists were ignoring it
In a civil case, why would the plaintiff and defendant try to reach a settlement prior to the trial?
to avoid going to jail
to avoid a guilty verdict
jury trials are not allowed in civil cases
trials can be expensive and time consuming
Based on this chart, which tax contributes the most amount of money to Georgia's tax revenue?
Estate Tax
General Sales Tax
Corporate Income Tax
Individual Income Tax
Brazil, Mexico, and Venezuela each have governments which are considered federations. A federation is
allowed to make rules and laws which are technically unconstitutional.
governed as one single unit, with one constitutionally created legislature.
a union of self-governing states which are joined together by a central government.
a loose association of states that come together only for military and defensive purposes.
Which statement BEST describes why the United States government can be called a representative democracy?
People elect members of Congress to make laws.
All citizens debate issues and vote on the laws.
Power is shared between the nation and the states.
Division of power exists among the three branches.
In Article V of the United States Constitution, the amendment process is explained. Why did the Framers include provisions for amending the Constitution?
to limit the individual liberties of American citizens
to allow the Constitution to adapt to future circumstances
to allow the president to change the Constitution
to ensure that state governments had more power than the nation
Which BEST completes the diagram?
Staying informed on issues
Self-determination
Right to Bear Arms
Freedom of religion
Which term refers to a U.S. foreign policy tool in which the government imposes trade penalties, tariffs, import and export quotas, and trade barriers on other nations?
containment
humanitarian aid
economic sanctions
military intervention
These actions are examples of the President of the United States' role as
foreign policy leader.
chief of state
party leader.
commander-in-chief.
According to Article II of the United States Constitution, all federal impeachment proceedings must start in the ____________________ and the subsequent trial is to be conducted by the ____________________.
Senate; House of Representatives
House of Representatives; Senate
Senate; Supreme Court
House of Representatives; Supreme Court
What is the term for a formal agreement between the US and foreign nations as described in the Constitution?
Agreement
Consensus
Summit
Treaty
"All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside. No State shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States; nor shall any State deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws."
- Amendment XIV, Section 1, to the U.S. Constitution
This portion of the 14th Amendment has been interpreted to mean that
slavery is abolished in the United States.
no official can serve more than two terms in office.
government of the people, by the people, and for the people is protected
all people in all states are protected under the U.S. Bill Rights and the U.S. Constitution.
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.
- First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution
Which action would be protected under the First Amendment?
voting in the next presidential election
applying for a conceal and carry license
being tried for a crime by a jury of peers
organizing a sit-in to protest a city tax increase
Which BEST explains why the U.S. government might consider placing limits on specific rights?
to prevent free speech
to protect the common good
to promote one business over another
to ensure that one political party is in control
Which choices accurately provide a purpose for the writing of the Declaration of Independence? Choose THREE.
The Declaration of Independence was written to declare legal independence from Great Britain.
The Declaration of Independence was written to convince state legislatures to ratify the Article of Confederation.
The Declaration of Independence was written to help gain unity and support for the revolution among the colonial population.
The Declaration of Independence was written as a final appeal to King George III in the hopes he would override Parliament’s economic policies.
The Declaration of Independence was written to announce and explain to the world the reasons for the broken relationship between the American colonies and Great Britain.
The impeachment of a President has only happened four times in our nation's history. Choose the three presidents that were impeached while in office.
Gerlad Ford
Bill Clinton
Donald Trump
Richard Nixon
Andrew Johnson
Choose the THREE answers that represent common responsibilities that are shared by both state and local governments.
Shchool Policies
Territorial Defense
Immigration policies
Mortgage, Birth and Death Cirtificates
Driving age and qualifications for licensure.
Drag each tile to the appropriate column.
Two year term
Number proportionate to population
Led by the Speaker
Originates all tax bills
Allows for fillibustering
Led by the US Vice President
Six-year term
Number fixed for each state.
Drag each tile to the correct column.
35 Years Old
Natural Born Citizen
US Restident for 14 years
Has served no more than one previous term as President
A male
A Protestant
Wealthy
A College Graduate
Match the Presidential Power with its Check in Congress
Commander-in-chief
Declares War
Veto
Can Override
appoints judges, cabinet
Approves and Impeaches
Is Chief Diplomat
Ratifies Treaties
Can Spend Federal Funds
Raises revenue and appropriates it.
Match each term with the correct item. Not all choices will be used.
This was the Great Charter of English liberty granted (under considerable duress) by King John at Runnymede on June 15, 1215.
Magna Carta
This is an agreement between the governed and the government defining and limiting the rights and duties of each.
Social Contract Theory
This is the name of the 1748 book by Baron de Montesquieu in which he stresses a government's need to have a separation of power, support of the rule of law, and other Enlightenment-era ideals.
Spirit of Laws
This is the name of Thomas Hobbes 1651 book that deals with the structure and nature of society and government, and which was an influence on John Locke and other Enlightenment-era philosophers.
Leviathan
This is the Constitutional principle that the law making, executive, and judicial powers be held by different groups and people.
Separation of Powers
Decide if the description is referring to the Articles of Confederation or the U.S. Constitution.o
No Power to Tax
No Power to Create a National Military Force
All States Must Agree to Amend Governing Document
Equal Representation in the National Legislature
This Document is the Supreme Law oftheLand
Federal Courts Handle Disputes Between States
Power to Regulate Interstate Commerce
Match the correct description with the Amendment being described.
Freedom of Relition
First Amendment
Right to Bear Arms
Second Amendment
Prevents Unreasonable Searches and Seizures
Fourth Amendment
Match the correct description with the Amendment being described.
Guarantees Your Right to an Attorney
Sixth Amendment
Prevents Cruel and Unusual Punishment
Eighth Amendment
Permits States to Have Powers
Tenth Amendment
Choose the three items that CORRECTLY describe how Federal judges get- and keep- their jobs.
Article II gives the President the power to nominate Federal judges.
Article III gives the Supreme Court the power to approve who becomes a Federal judge
A Federal judge can hold his/her position for the rest of his/her life
Federal judges can be fired for refusing an order from the President.
The Senate can check the President's power when nominating Federal judges.
Identify three of the rights protected by the 5th Amendment of the United States Constitution.
All persons have the freedom to practice the religion of their choosing.
The right to own and bear arms
A person shall not be compelled to testify against oneself in a court of law
No person shall be tried for the same crime twice
The right to own private property that cannot be taken by the government without just compensation.
The Declaration's Grievances
"He has refused his Assent to Laws, the most wholesome and necessary for the public good...
He has dissolved Representative Houses repeatedly, for opposing with manly firmness his invasions on the rights of the people...
He has kept among us, in times of peace, Standing Armies without the Consent of our legislatures...
For Quartering large bodies of armed troops among us...
For cutting off our Trade with all parts of the world...
For imposing Taxes on us without our Consent...."
- from The Declaration of Independence
In The Declaration of Independence, many of the phrases begin with the word "He." To whom is this referring?
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
the British Parliament
King George III of England
The phrase "For cutting off our Trade with all parts of the world" would MOST likely reference a law passed as a result of which event?
the Boston Massacre
the Boston Tea Party
the Battles of Lexington & Concord
the forming of the Second Continental Congress
Which body of Congress is responsible for introducing bills?
A SenateSenate - no response given
B House of RepresentativesHouse of Representatives - no response given
C Both the House of Representatives and SenateBoth the House of Representatives and Senate - not selected, this is the correct answer
D Neither the House or the Senate. Bills are introduced by lobbyist.
Senate
House of Representatives
Both the House of Representatives and the Senate
Neither the House or the Senate. Bills are introduced by lobbyists.
If the President vetoes a bill that comes from Congress, what actions can Congress then take?
Once a bill is vetoed it is dead and nothing can be done to change it.
Congress can override a veto by a 2/3 majority vote of both houses. Then the bill becomes law.
They must then make the accommodations or changes specified by the President in order to pass the law
They have to redo the entire legislative process starting with the introduction of the bill into their respective houses.
Looking at the chart, what would be a good definition of "due process?"
A suspect has the right to understand the charges and defend themself in the entire process.
A suspect has the right to understand the charges and defend themself in the pretrial process.
A suspect has the right to understand the charges and defend themself in the trial court process.
A suspect has the right to understand the charges and defend themself in the appellate court process.
If found guilty, must the defendant commit to the judge's ruling and sentencing?
Yes, the judge is the final word.
No, the defendant doesn't have to obey.
No, the defendant can appeal the verdict.
Yes, but there is an option for a plea deal.
What are the correct terms for the blanks at the top of the table?
President and Senate
Senate and House of Representatives
House of Representatives and Senate
House of Representatives and President
Considering the table, why did the Founders create a term of two years for the House of Representatives and six years for the Senate?
Representatives have two year terms so they would counterbalance the six year term of Senators
Representatives have two year terms and Senators have six year terms as a way to check the four year term of the president.
Representatives have two year terms because they should be frequently changed, while Senators have six year terms so they can remain in office and keep consistency in the laws.
Representatives have two year terms so they will be closely connected to the people they represent, while Senators have six year terms to allow for time to make long-term decisions for the nation.
Historians generally consider (a) in 1803 to be the most important decision ever made by the Supreme Court because established the principle of (b)
