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Civics Midterm Exam Study Guide 2023

Total questions: 188

Worksheet time: 4hrs 28mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Our Founding Fathers invented all the ideas that shaped the American system of government.

a)

True

b)

False

2.

Most of the ideas and traditions that influenced the American government came from the colonist's British heritage.

a)

True

b)

False

3.

Definition: The people are the source of any and all governmental power.

a)

Limited Government

b)

Rule of Law

c)

Consent of the Governed

d)

Representative Government

4.

Definition: Government is not all-powerful and may do only those things the people have given it the power to do.

a)

Rule of Law

b)

Limited Government

c)

Democracy

d)

Consent of the Governed

5.

Definition: The government and those who govern are bound by the law, as are those who are governed.

a)

Rule of Law

b)

Republic

c)

Democracy

d)

Representative Government

6.

Definition: System of government in which power rests with the people.

a)

Consent of the Governed

b)

Federalism

c)

Representative Government

d)

Democracy

7.

Definition: In a representative system of government, the people elect public officeholders to make laws and conduct government on the people’s behalf.

a)

Consent of the Governed

b)

Representative Government

c)

Federalism

d)

Democracy

8.

Definition: The authority is divided between a central government and its political units (states).

a)

Federalism

b)

Democracy

c)

Representative Government

d)

Consent of the Governed

9.

Which principle best matches the quote? Use the clues.


“The powers delegated by the proposed Constitution to the federal government are few and defined. Those which are to remain in the State governments are numerous and indefinite.” James Madison, The Federalist 45

a)

Rule of Law

b)

Democracy

c)

Limited Government

10.

Which principle best matches the quote? Use the clues.


“WE THE PEOPLE of the United States...do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.” Preamble to the Constitution, 1787

a)

Self Government

b)

Federalism

c)

Representative Government

11.

Which principle best matches the quote? Use the clues.


“This Constitution and the laws of the United States ... shall be the supreme law of the land.” All government officials “shall be bound by an oath to support this constitution.” U.S. Constitution, Article VI

a)

Democracy

b)

Representative Government

c)

Rule of Law

12.

Which principle best matches the quote? Use the clues.


“The House of Representatives, like that of one branch at least of all the State legislatures, is elected immediately by the great body of the people." James Madison, The Federalist 39

a)

Limited Government

b)

Representative Government

c)

Rule of Law

13.

This document established the idea of self-government (that government is created by the people for the people).

a)

Articles of Confederation

b)

Mayflower Compact

c)

VA Statute of Religious Freedom

14.

This document limited the power of the King of England.

a)

Magna Carta

b)

Declaration of Independence

c)

Mayflower Compact

15.

This document written by Thomas Paine supported the cause of independence.

a)

Common Sense Pamphlet

b)

VA Declaration of Rights

c)

Declaration of Independence

16.

In English history, the Magna Carta (1215) and the English Bill of Rights (1689) both reinforced the concept of

a)

universal suffrage

b)

a limited monarchy

c)

religious toleration

d)

a laissez-faire economy

17.
Which influential document limited the power of the king and protected certain rights of nobles?
a)
Mayflower Compact
b)
Magna Carta
c)
Common Sense
d)
Article of Confederation
18.
What influential English document listed citizens rights such as the right to bear arms in defense?
a)
Magna Carta
b)
Mayflower Compact
c)
English Bill of Rights
d)
Common Sense
19.

How did the English Bill of Rights influence the principles of the American government?

a)

The document granted citizen's a specific list of civil rights similar to the First Ten Amendments of the US Constitution

b)

The document created a legislative branch known as Parliament that had political control over the actions of the monarch

c)

The document prevented the return of a Puritan leader and promoted religious freedoms to Catholics.

d)

The document made Henry VIII the Supreme Leader of the Anglican Church and instituted the divine right of kings.

20.

How did the religious conflicts in English history influence the principles of the American government?

a)

The founding fathers of America wanted to provide religious freedom to prevent conflicts or war.

b)

The founding fathers wanted to declare a religious state to prevent conflicts among cultures.

c)

The founding fathers wanted to base the colonization of America on religious principles so they made Protestantism the national religion.

21.

The parliament in England would be similar to our...

a)

congress

b)

Supreme Court

c)

president

22.
 Why did the Pilgrims create the Mayflower Compact?
a)
 to show that they opposed representative government.
b)
to establish an orderly community
c)
 to reinforce the laws of England in the new colony
d)
 to guarantee universal religious tolerance in the colony
23.

The Mayflower Compact is the first example in America of _____.

a)

divine oversight of government

b)

popular sovereignty

c)

democratic self-government

d)

constitutional monarchy

24.

The Magna Carta influenced US government because it created

a)

monarchy

b)

limited government

c)

dictatorship

25.

Reorder the following from the first thing to happen to the last thing.

a)

Magna Carta

b)

English Bill of Rights

c)

US Constitution

1)
2)
3)
26.

Why is the Magna Carta an important document in history?

a)

It was the first document to place limits on the king's power

b)

It outlawed feudalism and gave voting rights to all citizens

c)

It established Parliament as the nation's legislative body.

d)

It determined England's physical boundaries

27.
What is the ability to rule absolutely within a territory?
a)
government
b)
territory
c)
ruler
d)
sovereignty
28.
A social contract is an agreement between
a)
people and their children
b)
government and other officials
c)
government and people
d)
people and their bosses
29.
When everyone had a right to everything; no rules, no one in charge, and no way to protect rights.
a)
tabula rasa
b)
state
c)
state of nature
d)
territory
30.
Order and security, legitimacy, and checks and balances are three factors of
a)
rule of law
b)
limits on government
c)
features of a state
d)
roles of government
31.
What are rights that human beings share (life, liberty, and property)?
a)
sovereignty
b)
natural rights
c)
territory
d)
tabula rasa
32.
Which is not a role of the government?
a)
makes laws
b)
protects the state
c)
keeps order
d)
take property
33.
"Consent of the governed" and "rights of the minority" are examples of
a)
the sovereign state
b)
roles of government
c)
limiting government
34.
According to John Adams, the American Revolution began long before the war.   
a)
True
b)
False 
35.
What means that laws are fair, they're enforced, and nobody is above the law?
a)
rule of law
b)
tabula rasa
c)
life
d)
state of nature
36.
This means that the people hold the ultimate authority and lets the people elect leaders to make decisions for them. 
a)
Federalism
b)
General Welfare
c)
Popular Sovereignty
d)
Separation of Powers
37.
This is a government in which rulers have unlimited power.
a)
Monarchical
b)
Dictatorship
c)
Republic
d)
Socialism
38.
This key term means the good of all people.
a)
Federalism
b)
General Welfare
c)
Popular Sovereignty
d)
Separation of Powers
39.
This is a government in which the power is held by the people who elect representatives to run the government for the common welfare.
a)
Monarchy
b)
Dictator
c)
Representative Democracy
d)
Socialist
40.
This is the type of government in which only a few people are in control of the rest of the citizens. Some people would say that the United States has this type of government.
a)
Dictator
b)
Direct Democracy
c)
Monarchy
d)
Oligarchy
41.
What is the name of the government in which all the people have a vote to decide certain matters for a country? The Greeks were the first to use this type of government.
a)
Dictator
b)
Direct Democracy
c)
Monarchy 
d)
Oligarchy
42.
This type of government has a king or queen, emperor or empress in control of their government.
a)
Dictator
b)
Oligarchy
c)
Monarchy
d)
Anarchy
43.
Who believes humans are born poor, nasty, brutish and short?
a)
John Locke
b)
Thomas Hobbes
c)
The English Monarchy
d)
Sir William Jones
44.
What is the "State of Nature" according to Hobbes?
a)
Agreement between people and their government
b)
Everyone had a right to everything
c)
People are born with a tabula rasa - blank slate
d)
Life, Liberty and Property
45.
When no government exists, what did John Locke imagine would happen?
a)
Utopia
b)
State of Nature
c)
Dystopia
d)
Canada
46.
What type of government is an absolute monarchy? 
a)
Autocracy
b)
Oligarchy 
c)
Democracy
47.
According to the Declaration of Independence, where does government get its power?
a)
From the King
b)
From the Supreme Court
c)
From God
d)
From the people
48.
What did John Locke believe of most people?
a)
They are evil.
b)
They can't be trusted.
c)
They are good.
d)
They would riot.
49.
Hobbes - Social Contract - people agreed to hand over power in exchange for protection, they lost
a)
their house
b)
their dog
c)
the ability to even question the government
d)
defend themselves 
50.
What does any government need to RIGHTFULLY take power?
a)
State of Nature
b)
Power
c)
Consent
d)
People
51.
What did John Locke believe all people were born with? 
a)
Natural Rights
b)
Life
c)
Liberty
d)
Property
52.
What type of government is a dictatorship? 
a)
Democracy
b)
Oligarchy
c)
Autocracy
d)
Monarchy
53.
What is an agreement between people and the government?
a)
Consent
b)
Natural Rights
c)
Social Contract
d)
Voting
54.
Which type of government do we have in the United States?
a)
Monarchy
b)
Democracy
c)
Dictatorship
55.
What type of government has a king or queen that holds all the power?
a)
Monarchy
b)
Dictatorship
c)
Direct Democracy
d)
Republic
56.
The List of Grievances were the part of the Declaration that
a)
detailed the colonists' complaints with King George.
b)
listed a man's natural rights.
c)
introduced the Declaration.
d)
concluded the Declaration, declaring America a free country.
57.
Why was the Declaration of Independence written?
a)
To stop taxes from the British Empire.
b)
To make a United States army.
c)
To gain independence from the British Empire
d)
To install their own king in America
58.
Which idea describes the Magna Carta of 1215?
a)
to increase the power of the monarchy
b)
to end taxation in England
c)
to force the monarchy to give up power
d)
to weaken the power of nobles
59.
A government where a God or divine ones are given the status of supreme ruler?
(Examples: The Vatican, Egyptians, etc..)
a)
Democracy
b)
Dictatorship
c)
Monarchy
d)
Theocracy
60.
Which statement best describes the role of government according to the Declaration of Independence?
a)
“The main purpose of government is to expand and glorify the state”
b)
“The main purpose of government is to protect the unalienable rights of individuals”
c)
“The main purpose of government is to protect the rights and privileges of His Majesty, the King”
d)
“The main purpose of government is to promote the general welfare of the community by taking steps toward social equality”
61.
What kind of government has the MOST citizen participation? 
a)
Democratic
b)
Autocratic
c)
Oligarchic
d)
Dictatorship
62.
What 13th century document established the rights listed below?
- Basic rights of citizens
- Rule of law
- Representative assemblies
a)
the Constitution
b)
Napoleonic Code
c)
the Communist Manifesto
d)
the Magna Carta
63.
What are our natural rights according to Jefferson?  (He got the idea from John Locke, but he changed the last right.)
a)
Freedom of speech, religion, and press
b)
Life, liberty, and property
c)
Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
d)
Voting, rebelling, and health
64.
The Preamble is...
a)
in the beginning of the Declaration...
b)
the conclusion.
c)
in the middle.
d)
not in the Declaration.
65.
According to the Declaration of Independence, what was an “unalienable right” that all governments should protect?
a)
The right to social equality
b)
The right to elect government officials
c)
The right to religious equality
d)
The right to personal liberty
66.
Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?
a)
Benjamin Franklin
b)
Samuel Adams
c)
Thomas Jefferson
d)
Paul Revere
67.
The words self-evident means what?
a)
confusing
b)
obvious
c)
wrong
d)
self-aware
68.
According to the Declaration,  what causes a government to be just? 
a)
powerful institutions
b)
a Bill of Rights 
c)
ease of altering 
d)
Consent of the people being governed
69.
Which of the following was a purpose of the Declaration of Independence?
a)
to unite the colonies against Britain
b)
to list the reasons that justified leaving Britain
c)
both of these
d)
neither of these
70.
The Declaration of Independence states, “That whenever any form of government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or abolish it.” Which Enlightened idea do these words describe?
a)
need to ensure a representative government.
b)
social contract between government and the people.
c)
revolutionary intent to overthrow the current government.
d)
return to a society that has no central authority.
71.
According to the Declaration of Independence who gives us our rights? 
a)
given by God at birth 
b)
given by our government 
c)
given by our president 
d)
given by our parents 
72.
What were the two main points of Common Sense?
a)
Colonial independence and public education for all
b)
Colonial independence from England and the creation of a democratic republic
c)
The creation of a democratic republic and a French Revolution
d)
"Colonial independence and vengeance"
73.
Thomas Jefferson was inspired by a famous man of the Enlightenment.  His name was...?
a)
William Penn
b)
Roger Sherman
c)
John Locke
d)
Robert Livingston
74.
Due Process means legal fairness
a)
True
b)
False
75.
 Paine says that if freedom comes too easily,people will  
a)
 refuse to fight for it 
b)
underestimate its value
c)
become overconfident
d)
seek power over others
76.
When Thomas Jefferson copied John Locke's ideas about the social contract, what did he say the people had the right to do to a government who was not protecting the people's rights?
a)
Write a letter
b)
Suggest how it could be better
c)
Wait until they started to respect the people's rights
d)
Abolish it
77.
Reread the following excerpt. What strong feeling does Paine try to bring out in his listeners with this emotional appeal?“. . . America will never be happy until she gets clear of foreign dominion.”  
a)
pity for foreigners
b)
fear of other countries
c)
enthusiasm for the cause
d)
unhappiness about living in America
78.
Which statement represents a key idea directly associated with John Locke's Two Treatises of Government?
a)
Freedom of speech should be denied.
b)
The king's power on Earth comes from God.
c)
All people are born with the right to life, liberty, and property.
d)
Individuals acting in their own self-interest will achieve economic success.
79.
Gov’t must act fairly & accord w/established rules in all it does 
a)
Due Process 
b)
Probable Cause
c)
Exclusionary Rule
d)
Double Jeopardy
80.
This was an 18th century philosophical movement of intellectuals, aiming to apply reason to all endeavors.
a)
Reformation
b)
Renaissance
c)
Enlightenment
d)
Scientific Revolution
81.
The following definitions are describing _____
1. an overthrow and replacement of an established government by the people governed
2. a sudden, complete, or marked change in something
a)
revolution
b)
resolution
c)
anarchy
d)
democracy
82.
Whose philosophical ideas about life and liberty influenced the way that Thomas Jefferson worded the Declaration of Independence? 
a)
Thomas Hobbes
b)
Jean-Jacques Rousseau
c)
John Locke 
d)
Adam Smith
83.
For both Hobbes and Locke, the social contract is an agreement between...
a)
plaintiff and defendant
b)
sovereign states
c)
companies and shareholders
d)
citizens and government
84.
Due Process are
a)
Death Penalty
b)
the rights of the accused
c)
Jail Time
d)
I don't know
85.
In John Adams' letter to Hezekiah Niles, Adams' main argument was 
a)
that the revolution began in the minds and hearts of the people 
b)
that it was time the colonists began to fight for their liberty
c)
that the colonists should give up the fight for independence
86.

The legislative branch can check the judicial branch by its power to

a)

declare executive actions unconstitutional.

b)

approve federal judges.

c)

override a presidential veto.

d)

veto an act of Congress.

87.

The legislative branch can check the executive branch by its power to

a)

declare executive actions unconstitutional.

b)

 name federal judges.

c)

override a presidential veto.

d)

veto an act of Congress.

88.

The Constitution provides that Congress may override a presidential veto by which of the following votes in each house?

a)

majority

b)

three-fourths

c)

two-thirds

d)

unanimous

89.

The formal amendment process of the Constitution

a)

shows the concept of federalism.

b)

occurs in the changing of the wording of the constitution.

c)

has occurred only 27 times.

d)

all of these

90.

In what ways do members of the House differ from members of the Senate?

a)

in number, terms, and required qualifications.

b)

in voting records, preferences, and career choices.

c)

in values, age, and constituencies.

d)

in benefits, legal rights, race, and gender.

91.

Congress has been able to expand the powers of the federal government based largely on its authority to

a)

  1. coin money

b)

govern the District of Columbia

c)

declare war

d)

make all laws necessary to perform its duties

92.

The United States Congress is which type of legislature?

a)

  1. unicameral

b)

  1. bicameral

c)

  1. unified

d)

  1. nonfederal

93.

How many total members are there in Congress?

a)

  1. 100

b)

  1. 235

c)

  1. 400

d)

  1. 535

94.

In Federalist No. 10 James Madison argued _______________.

a)

  1. in favor of counting slaves as three-fifths a person for purposes of apportioning representation among the states.

b)

  1. that the addition of a Bill of Rights to the Constitution would dangerously imply that all rights not listed could be infringed.

c)

  1. that a bicameral national legislature promoted the security of the people by constraining the branch of government that has historically most powerful.

d)

  1. that the people were better protected in a large republic against the evils of “factions” because in such a republic it was more difficult for any one narrow interest to exercise unjust power.

95.

The classic discussion in The Federalist Papers of the Constitution’s approach to checks and balances can be found in _________.

a)

  1. No.23

b)

  1. No.51

c)

  1. No.70

d)

  1. No.71

96.

The claim that the judiciary has “no influence over either the sword or the purse” and thus will always be “the least dangerous branch” can be traced back to ______________.

a)

  1. James Madison’s defense of the Virginia Plan during the Philadelphia Convention

b)

  1. Alexander Hamilton’s argument in Federalist No. 78

c)

  1. Thomas Jefferson’s defense of “inalienable rights” in the Declaration of Independence

d)

  1. James Wilson’s founding lectures on law at the University of Pennsylvania

97.

Measures brought before the houses of Congress in order to be made into laws are called

a)

  1. proposals

b)

  1. bills

c)

  1. resolutions

d)

  1. rules

98.

This representation of Lady Justice shows a woman with a scale and a blindfold. How does this symbolize the American judicial system?

a)

  1. The Judicial System should include more female members.

b)

  1. Judges are meant to weigh cases and be blind to people.

c)

  1. The picture suggests that the judicial system is ignorant.

d)

  1. Judges are not capable of performing more than one action.

99.

What is the MAIN responsibility of the judicial branch?

a)

  1. to print money

b)

  1. to create the military

c)

  1. to interpret laws

d)

  1. to elect the President

100.

What are the qualifications listed in Article II of the Constitution for a person to become president?

a)

At least 30 years old, born a U.S. citizen, and lived in the country for 10 years

b)

At least 35 years old, born a U.S. citizen, and lived in the country for 14 years

c)

At least 25 years old, born a U.S. citizen, and lived in the country for 7 years

d)

At least 40 years old, born a U.S. citizen, and lived in the country for 20 years

101.

"When two [people] come into [the Supreme] Court, one may say : "an act of Congress means this." The other may say it means the opposite. We [ the Court] then say it means one of the two or something else in between. In that way we are making the law, aren't we?" -Earl Warren, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

According to the above passage, what is the function of the court that Chief Justice Warren described?

a)

  1. judicial restraint

b)

advise and consent

c)

judicial review

d)

impeachment

102.

Why was the Supreme Court decision in Marbury v. Madison important?

a)

  1. It granted the Federal Government implied powers.

b)

  1. It firmly established the principle of judicial review.

c)

  1. It institutionalized the federal central bank.

d)

  1. It made slavery illegal in theory though not in practice

103.

"...the interior structure of the government as that its several constituent parts may, by their mutual relations, be the means of keeping each other in their proper places."-Federalist 51, James Madison, 1788

According to the passage, which constitutional principle does Madison describe in the passage?

a)

popular sovereignty

b)

judicial review

c)

checks and balances

d)

separation of powers

104.

According to the data, which of the following statements about the election is true?

a)

Candidate A became president because he won the most states.

b)

Candidate A became president because he won the Electoral College vote.

c)

Candidate B became president because he won the popular vote.

d)

Candidate B became president because he won the vote in the District of Columbia.

105.

Which branch may declare actions of the other two branches as unconstitutional?

a)

Executive Branch

b)

Judicial Branch

c)

Legislative Branch

106.

Which of the following is a check that the legislature has over the executive branch? (Click all that apply)

a)

Confirming presidential appointees.

b)

Impeaching the president.

c)

Overriding a presidential veto

107.

This branch can declare war.

a)

Legislative Branch

b)

Executive Branch

c)

Judicial Branch

108.

Which of the following is not a power of the president?

a)

Pardon people from federal crimes

b)

Nominate Supreme Court Justices

c)

Sign or veto laws

d)

Declare laws unconstitutional

109.

How long is the term for a Supreme Court justice?

a)

4 years

b)

6 years

c)

10 years

d)

Life

110.
The Electoral College is used to elect who?
a)
Vice President and Senator
b)
President and Mayor
c)
Representative and Governor
d)
President and Vice President
111.
The number of electors of each state is based on a state's_____________________, which is based on a state's population.
a)
Tax rate
b)
Congressional representation
c)
Political party
d)
Registered voters
112.
The system that awards all electoral votes to the winning presidential candidate is known as-
a)
Winner-take-all
b)
Congressional representational
c)
Popular vote
d)
Executive system
113.
What is the total number of votes needed to win in the Electoral College?
a)
100
b)
538
c)
435
d)
270
114.
Which term means "having two houses"?
a)
Bicameral
b)
Bipartiasan
c)
Two-party
d)
Two-housal
115.
How many members are in the Senate?
a)
100
b)
250
c)
435
d)
535
116.

The legislative branch can check the judicial branch by its power to

a)

declare executive actions unconstitutional.

b)

approve federal judges.

c)

override a presidential veto.

d)

veto an act of Congress.

117.

The legislative branch can check the executive branch by its power to

a)

declare executive actions unconstitutional.

b)

 name federal judges.

c)

override a presidential veto.

d)

veto an act of Congress.

118.

The Constitution provides that Congress may override a presidential veto by which of the following votes in each house?

a)

majority

b)

three-fourths

c)

two-thirds

d)

unanimous

119.

The formal amendment process of the Constitution

a)

shows the concept of federalism.

b)

occurs in the changing of the wording of the constitution.

c)

has occurred only 27 times.

d)

all of these

120.

In what ways do members of the House differ from members of the Senate?

a)

in number, terms, and required qualifications.

b)

in voting records, preferences, and career choices.

c)

in values, age, and constituencies.

d)

in benefits, legal rights, race, and gender.

121.

Congress has been able to expand the powers of the federal government based largely on its authority to

a)

  1. coin money

b)

govern the District of Columbia

c)

declare war

d)

make all laws necessary to perform its duties

122.

The United States Congress is which type of legislature?

a)

  1. unicameral

b)

  1. bicameral

c)

  1. unified

d)

  1. nonfederal

123.

How many total members are there in Congress?

a)

  1. 100

b)

  1. 235

c)

  1. 400

d)

  1. 535

124.

In Federalist No. 10 James Madison argued _______________.

a)

  1. in favor of counting slaves as three-fifths a person for purposes of apportioning representation among the states.

b)

  1. that the addition of a Bill of Rights to the Constitution would dangerously imply that all rights not listed could be infringed.

c)

  1. that a bicameral national legislature promoted the security of the people by constraining the branch of government that has historically most powerful.

d)

  1. that the people were better protected in a large republic against the evils of “factions” because in such a republic it was more difficult for any one narrow interest to exercise unjust power.

125.

The classic discussion in The Federalist Papers of the Constitution’s approach to checks and balances can be found in _________.

a)

  1. No.23

b)

  1. No.51

c)

  1. No.70

d)

  1. No.71

126.

The claim that the judiciary has “no influence over either the sword or the purse” and thus will always be “the least dangerous branch” can be traced back to ______________.

a)

  1. James Madison’s defense of the Virginia Plan during the Philadelphia Convention

b)

  1. Alexander Hamilton’s argument in Federalist No. 78

c)

  1. Thomas Jefferson’s defense of “inalienable rights” in the Declaration of Independence

d)

  1. James Wilson’s founding lectures on law at the University of Pennsylvania

127.

Measures brought before the houses of Congress in order to be made into laws are called

a)

  1. proposals

b)

  1. bills

c)

  1. resolutions

d)

  1. rules

128.

This representation of Lady Justice shows a woman with a scale and a blindfold. How does this symbolize the American judicial system?

a)

  1. The Judicial System should include more female members.

b)

  1. Judges are meant to weigh cases and be blind to people.

c)

  1. The picture suggests that the judicial system is ignorant.

d)

  1. Judges are not capable of performing more than one action.

129.

What is the MAIN responsibility of the judicial branch?

a)

  1. to print money

b)

  1. to create the military

c)

  1. to interpret laws

d)

  1. to elect the President

130.

What are the qualifications listed in Article II of the Constitution for a person to become president?

a)

At least 30 years old, born a U.S. citizen, and lived in the country for 10 years

b)

At least 35 years old, born a U.S. citizen, and lived in the country for 14 years

c)

At least 25 years old, born a U.S. citizen, and lived in the country for 7 years

d)

At least 40 years old, born a U.S. citizen, and lived in the country for 20 years

131.

"When two [people] come into [the Supreme] Court, one may say : "an act of Congress means this." The other may say it means the opposite. We [ the Court] then say it means one of the two or something else in between. In that way we are making the law, aren't we?" -Earl Warren, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

According to the above passage, what is the function of the court that Chief Justice Warren described?

a)

  1. judicial restraint

b)

advise and consent

c)

judicial review

d)

impeachment

132.

Why was the Supreme Court decision in Marbury v. Madison important?

a)

  1. It granted the Federal Government implied powers.

b)

  1. It firmly established the principle of judicial review.

c)

  1. It institutionalized the federal central bank.

d)

  1. It made slavery illegal in theory though not in practice

133.

"...the interior structure of the government as that its several constituent parts may, by their mutual relations, be the means of keeping each other in their proper places."-Federalist 51, James Madison, 1788

According to the passage, which constitutional principle does Madison describe in the passage?

a)

popular sovereignty

b)

judicial review

c)

checks and balances

d)

separation of powers

134.

According to the data, which of the following statements about the election is true?

a)

Candidate A became president because he won the most states.

b)

Candidate A became president because he won the Electoral College vote.

c)

Candidate B became president because he won the popular vote.

d)

Candidate B became president because he won the vote in the District of Columbia.

135.

Which branch may declare actions of the other two branches as unconstitutional?

a)

Executive Branch

b)

Judicial Branch

c)

Legislative Branch

136.

Which of the following is a check that the legislature has over the executive branch? (Click all that apply)

a)

Confirming presidential appointees.

b)

Impeaching the president.

c)

Overriding a presidential veto

137.

This branch can declare war.

a)

Legislative Branch

b)

Executive Branch

c)

Judicial Branch

138.

Which of the following is not a power of the president?

a)

Pardon people from federal crimes

b)

Nominate Supreme Court Justices

c)

Sign or veto laws

d)

Declare laws unconstitutional

139.

How long is the term for a Supreme Court justice?

a)

4 years

b)

6 years

c)

10 years

d)

Life

140.
The Electoral College is used to elect who?
a)
Vice President and Senator
b)
President and Mayor
c)
Representative and Governor
d)
President and Vice President
141.
The number of electors of each state is based on a state's_____________________, which is based on a state's population.
a)
Tax rate
b)
Congressional representation
c)
Political party
d)
Registered voters
142.
The system that awards all electoral votes to the winning presidential candidate is known as-
a)
Winner-take-all
b)
Congressional representational
c)
Popular vote
d)
Executive system
143.
What is the total number of votes needed to win in the Electoral College?
a)
100
b)
538
c)
435
d)
270
144.
Which term means "having two houses"?
a)
Bicameral
b)
Bipartiasan
c)
Two-party
d)
Two-housal
145.
How many members are in the Senate?
a)
100
b)
250
c)
435
d)
535
146.

The introduction to the Constitution is called the ___.

a)

Articles of Confederation

b)

Declaration of Independence

c)

Bill of Rights

d)

Preamble

147.

The promise from the Preamble that describes peace in our country is ___.

a)

establish justice

b)

provide for the common defense

c)

promote the general welfare

d)

insure domestic tranquility

148.

The Preamble lists the ___ of the United States Constitution.

a)

grievances

b)

unalienable rights

c)

purposes

d)

weaknesses

149.
"For us and our future generations" would describe which part of the Preamble?
a)
We the People
b)
do ordain and establish
c)
to ourselves and our posterity
d)
in order to form a more perfect union
150.

What does the following phrase from the preamble mean?

"Do ordain and establish this Constitution"

a)

gain and keep safe the gifts of freedom and independence

b)

encourage the condition of health and happiness for everyone

c)

The delegates and people living in the United States

d)

do make official and begin this written document of basic laws.

e)

The introduction to the United States Constitution.

151.

Reorder the following to match the appropriate amendment number on the bottom

a)

Religion, Assembly, Petition, Press, Speech

b)

The right to bear arms

c)

No forced housing of soldiers

d)

No illegal search and seizures, and the right to privacy

e)

Due Process, Eminent Domain, Grand Jury, No self Incrimination, No Double Jeopardy

1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
152.

According to the ​ (a)   you cannot have ​ (b)   nor may you receive punishment that is ​ (c)   ​

Choose from the below words
8th Amendment
excessive bail or fines
cruel and unusal
7th Amendment
9th Amendment
jail time exceeding the max allowed time
not listed in the Constitution
153.

Match the following

a)

Legislative Branch

1.

Makes the Laws

b)

Executive Branch

2.

Enforces the Laws

c)

Judicial Branch

3.

Interprets the Laws

d)

Our nations First Government System

4.

Articles of Confederation

e)

Each branch has the ability to check the others to keep one branch from becoming too powerful

5.

Check and Balances

154.

(a)   is a system of government in which power is shared between the national and state governments.

Choose from the below words
Federalism
Communism
Socialism
155.

Which clause in the Constitution establishes the superiority of federal laws over state laws?

a)

The Supremacy Clause

b)

The Equality Clause

c)

The Preemption Clause

156.

Reserved powers are

a)

powers belonging only to the national government

b)

powers belonging only to the states

c)

powers belonging only to the cities

d)

powers that are used when there is a war

157.

The people are the source of all governmental authority.

a)

Federalism

b)

Popular Sovereignty

c)

Checks and Balances

d)

Judicial Review

158.

Government may exercise only those powers given to it.

a)

Federalism

b)

Separation of Powers

c)

Limited Government

d)

Judicial Review

159.

Government is divided into 3 branches: Legislative, Executive & Judicial branches.

a)

Federalism

b)

Limited Government

c)

Separation of Powers

d)

Checks & Balances

160.

The Preamble to the Constitution begins with "We the People." This is an example of which of the principles of government?

a)

Republicanism

b)

Federalism

c)

Popular Sovereignty

d)

Individual Rights

161.

Which constitutional principle is identified with the concept of consent of the governed?

a)

rule of law

b)

checks and balances

c)

separation of powers

d)

popular sovereignty

162.

Which principle of the Constitution deals with the rights that every citizen is guaranteed and cannot be violated?

a)

Bill of Rights

b)

States Rights

c)

Individual Rights

d)

Right to remain Silent

163.

Which principle of the Constitution allows citizens to elect representatives to serve in government?

a)

Federalism

b)

Limited Government

c)

Republicanism

d)

Popular sovereignty

164.

Which principle of the Constitution is guaranteed through the first ten amendments?  

a)

Separation of Powers

b)

Federalism

c)

Popular Sovereignty

d)

Individual Rights

165.

To give official approval to

a)

ratify

b)

precedent

c)

bicameral

d)

impeachment

166.

The introduction to the Constitution is called the ___.

a)

Articles of Confederation

b)

Declaration of Independence

c)

Bill of Rights

d)

Preamble

167.

The promise from the Preamble that describes peace in our country is ___.

a)

establish justice

b)

provide for the common defense

c)

promote the general welfare

d)

insure domestic tranquility

168.

The Preamble lists the ___ of the United States Constitution.

a)

grievances

b)

unalienable rights

c)

purposes

d)

weaknesses

169.
"For us and our future generations" would describe which part of the Preamble?
a)
We the People
b)
do ordain and establish
c)
to ourselves and our posterity
d)
in order to form a more perfect union
170.

What does the following phrase from the preamble mean?

"Do ordain and establish this Constitution"

a)

gain and keep safe the gifts of freedom and independence

b)

encourage the condition of health and happiness for everyone

c)

The delegates and people living in the United States

d)

do make official and begin this written document of basic laws.

e)

The introduction to the United States Constitution.

171.

Reorder the following to match the appropriate amendment number on the bottom

a)

Religion, Assembly, Petition, Press, Speech

b)

The right to bear arms

c)

No forced housing of soldiers

d)

No illegal search and seizures, and the right to privacy

e)

Due Process, Eminent Domain, Grand Jury, No self Incrimination, No Double Jeopardy

1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
172.

According the the ​ (a)   you have the right to a ​ (b)   and a ​ (c)   trial in all criminal cases

Choose from the below words
6th Amendment
Speedy Public Trial
Jury
7th Amendment
Grand Jury
8th Amendment
173.

Accord to the ​ (a)   you cannot have ​ (b)   nor may you receive punishment that is ​ (c)   ​

Choose from the below words
8th Amendment
excessive bails or fines
cruel and unusal
7th Amendment
9th Amendment
jail time exceeding the max allowed time
not listed in the Constitution
174.

According to the ​ (a)   amendment you are entitled a ​ (b)   in all ​ (c)   cases

Choose from the below words
7th
jury
civil
8th
6th
9th
criminal
175.

According to the 9th Amendment

a)

All rights listed in the bill of rights are your only rights

b)

All rights not listed in the Constitution are still protected

c)

All rights not listed in the Constitution are left up the states to determine

d)

All rights listed in the Constitution must approved by the states

176.

The ​ (a)   amendment says all ​ (b)   not given to the ​ ​ (c)   government ​ are left for the ​ (d)   thus creating the system of ​ (e)  

Choose from the below words
10th
powers
Federal
States
Federalism
8th
9th
Constitution
177.

Match the following

a)

Legislative Branch

1.

Makes the Laws

b)

Executive Branch

2.

Enforces the Laws

c)

Judicial Branch

3.

Interprets the Laws

d)

Our nations First Government System

4.

Articles of Confederation

e)

Each branch has the ability to check the others to keep one branch from becoming too powerful

5.

Check and Balances

178.

(a)   is a system of government in which power is shared between the national and state governments.

Choose from the below words
Federalism
Communism
Socialism
179.

Which clause in the Constitution establishes the superiority of federal laws over state laws?

a)

The Supremacy Clause

b)

The Equality Clause

c)

The Preemption Clause

180.

Reserved powers are

a)

powers belonging only to the national government

b)

powers belonging only to the states

c)

powers belonging only to the cities

d)

powers that are used when there is a war

181.

The people are the source of all governmental authority.

a)

Federalism

b)

Popular Sovereignty

c)

Checks and Balances

d)

Judicial Review

182.

Government may exercise only those powers given to it.

a)

Federalism

b)

Separation of Powers

c)

Limited Government

d)

Judicial Review

183.

Government is divided into 3 branches: Legislative, Executive & Judicial branches.

a)

Federalism

b)

Limited Government

c)

Separation of Powers

d)

Checks & Balances

184.

The Preamble to the Constitution begins with "We the People." This is an example of which of the principles of government?

a)

Republicanism

b)

Federalism

c)

Popular Sovereignty

d)

Individual Rights

185.

Which constitutional principle is identified with the concept of consent of the governed?

a)

rule of law

b)

checks and balances

c)

separation of powers

d)

popular sovereignty

186.

Which principle of the Constitution deals with the rights that every citizen is guaranteed and cannot be violated?

a)

Bill of Rights

b)

States Rights

c)

Individual Rights

d)

Right to remain Silent

187.

Which principle of the Constitution allows citizens to elect representatives to serve in government?

a)

Federalism

b)

Limited Government

c)

Republicanism

d)

Popular sovereignty

188.

Which principle of the Constitution is guaranteed through the first ten amendments?  

a)

Separation of Powers

b)

Federalism

c)

Popular Sovereignty

d)

Individual Rights

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