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2023 1st Semester Review

Total questions: 111

Worksheet time: 2hrs 57mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The media plays an important role in setting the public agenda in all of the following ways EXCEPT

a)

focusing public attention on selected issues

b)

holding government officials accountable to the public

c)

makes contributions to political candidates

d)

offering a forum in which opposing viewpoints are communicated

2.

When the media only shows/publishes one side of an issue, the media is

a)

displaying bias

b)

offering a forum

c)

evaluating sources

d)

holding government officials accountable

3.

Which best describes the main objective of a lobbyist?

a)

To raise campaign funds for political parties.

b)

To influence public decision-making for the common good.

c)

to influence state legislators or members of congress on issues

d)

to advise political candidates on how to manager their election campaigns

4.
To convince someone to do or think something.
a)
Persuade
b)
Discourage
c)
Personification
d)
Dissuade
5.
The term ________________  refers to methods of communicating with large numbers of people.
a)
bias
b)
non bias
c)
sign language
d)
mass media
6.
In its role as a ________________, the media keeps an eye on the government which helps democracy.
a)
prisoner
b)
watchdog
c)
cheerleader
d)
voice of reason
7.

Favoring one view over another

a)

Biased

b)

Unbiased

c)

Gatekeeper

d)

Watchdog

8.

Which activity is used by interest groups to influence public policy?

a)

bribing legislators to support their proposals

b)

impeaching their opponents in the legislature

c)

sponsoring news programs on major television networks

d)

giving legislators the benefit of their subject-area expertise

9.

These are biased and hire lobbyists.

a)

political parties

b)

interest groups

c)

Mass media

d)

political cartoonists

10.

Which groups focus on one big issue?

a)

special-interest groups

b)

political action committees

c)

individuals

d)

watchdogs

11.

Which propaganda technique are endorsements from famous people?

a)

transfer

b)

bandwagon

c)

name calling

d)

testimonials

12.

Which propaganda technique implies everyone is doing it?

a)

name calling

b)

bandwagon

c)

plain-folks appeal

d)

testimonials

13.

Which propaganda technique are words that sound good but have little meaning?

a)

glittering generalities

b)

transfer

c)

plain-folks appeal

d)

card stacking

14.

Which group influences government by voting and running for office?

a)

individuals

b)

interest groups

c)

media

15.

Which group influences government by hiring lobbyists and forming PACs?

a)

individuals

b)

interest groups

c)

media

16.

Which group influences government by serving as a watchdog to expose issues in government?

a)

individuals

b)

interest groups

c)

media

17.

What element of political cartoons is the use of simple objects or symbols to stand for a large concept or idea?

a)

exaggeration

b)

irony

c)

symbolism

d)

argument

18.

the ideas and attitudes people hold about elected officials, candidates, government, and political issues

a)

interest group

b)

mass media

c)

propaganda

d)

public opinion

19.

How does the Fourteenth Amendment define citizenship?

a)

All persons born or naturalized in the U.S., are citizens of the U.S.

b)

All persons born in the U.S., are citizens of the U.S.

c)

All persons naturalized in the U.S., are citizens of the U.S.

d)

All persons who apply for citizenship, are citizens of the U.S.

20.

Alejándro was born to Cuban parents in Miami, Florida – his parents are legal permanent residents. Is Alejándro a U.S. Citizen? Why?

a)

Yes, Law of Soil

b)

Yes, Law of Blood

c)

Only if his parents go through naturalization

d)

No, he would need to be naturalized

21.

Which is a requirement for a person to become a naturalized U.S. citizen?

a)

Marrying a U.S. citizen and having a child with that person

b)

Being a legal resident of the U.S. for at least five years

c)

Gaining employment in the U.S. for at least two years

d)

Reaching age eighteen while living in the U.S. capital

22.

What is the term for the process by which legal resident aliens can become citizens?

a)

Immigration

b)

Dual Citizenship

c)

Naturalization

d)

Visa Application

23.

What is the "law of blood?"

a)

You're a citizen because you were born in the US.

b)

You're a citizen because you were born to US citizen parents.

c)

You're a citizen because you became naturalized.

d)

You are not a citizen.

24.

What is the "law of soil?"

a)

You're a citizen because you were born in the US.

b)

You're a citizen because you were born to US citizen parents.

c)

You're a citizen because you became naturalized.

d)

You are not a citizen.

25.

Male U.S. citizens age 18 - 26 must register with...

a)

the Selective Service

b)

the county voter registry

c)

the FAFSA application

26.

What is a requirement, something a person or government has to do?

a)

obligation

b)

responsibility

27.

Obeying laws is an example of a(n)

a)

obligation

b)

responsibility

28.

Voting is an example of a(n)

a)

obligation

b)

responsibility

29.

SS.7.C.2.3

What would be the most likely consequence to society if citizens began refusing to fulfill their citizenship responsibilities?

a)

People would face the threat of losing their individual rights and

freedoms.

b)

People would have more free time because they would have fewer social obligations.

c)

People would benefit from the direction of strong leaders who would guard their freedoms.

d)

People would find that society was able to look after itself with the help of civic participation.

30.

While some citizens may run for political office, the primary method of participation in the political system for most citizens is which of the following selections?

a)

voting

b)

sitting on a jury

c)

standing for election

d)

petitioning their government

31.

There are three paths to citizenship in the United States. What are they?

a)

Law of Blood, Law of Soil, and Selective Service

b)

Law of Mud, Law of Genetics, and Selective Service

c)

Law of Blood, Law of Land, Naturalization

d)

Law of Blood, Law of Soil, and Naturalization

32.
Which of the following accurately defines rule of law?
a)
"We are a nation of laws, not of men."
b)
"No one is above the law, no one is below the law.
c)
Everyone is held accountable to the law.
d)
all of the above
33.

Which characteristic serves as a long-term protection against tyranny (oppression) of government and is a foundation of liberty in the United States?

a)
right to trial
b)
rule of law
c)
commerce clause
d)
elastic clause
34.

In order to uphold the rule of law, courts should remain

a)

silent

b)

partial

c)

impartial

d)

dedicated

35.

What is this ad an example of?

a)

stereotype

b)

glittering generalities

c)

bandwagon

d)

ad nauseum

36.
a)
Testimonial
b)
Name Calling
c)
Card Stacking
d)
Repetition
37.
a)

Testimonial

b)

Fear

c)

Bandwagon

d)

Namecalling

38.

What type of Propaganda?

a)

Namecalling

b)

Fear

c)

Transfer

d)

Testimonial

39.

What Propaganda type?

a)

Testimonial

b)

Transfer

c)

Bandwagon

d)

Glittering Generality

40.

Which is a qualification to vote?

a)

graduate high school

b)

pay all of your taxes

c)

know all the words to the National Anthem

d)

be a U.S. citizen

41.

What age can you vote?

a)

15

b)

18

c)

19

d)

20

42.

A person who is running for an elected position is a...

a)

front runner

b)

candidate

c)

debate

d)

winner

43.
Who do lobbyists represent in their attempts to influence government?
a)
 Military officers
b)
Elected Officials
c)
Interest Groups
d)
Circuit Judges
44.
Which example represents the media acting as watchdog?
a)

A journalist discovers that an office holder held a hearing.

b)
A journalist discovers that an office holder accepted a bribe
c)

A journalist discovers that an office holder decided to retire.

d)

A journalist discovers that an office holder voted against a bill.

45.

Which of the following candidates is qualified to run for the US House Representatives from Georgia?

a)

Harry a 25 year old, born in the Netherlands, lives in Georgia, been a US citizen for 4 years

b)

Carrie a 36 year old, born in the Egypt, lives in Georgia, US citizen for 9 years

c)

Larry a 56 year old, born in Georgia, lives in Maryland, is a lawyer

d)

Gary a 27 year old, born in Mexico, lives in New Jersey, been a US citizen for 7 years

46.

Which of the following candidates qualifies to become a US Senator from Florida?

a)

Mandy a 36 year old from Tampa who has been a citizen for 8 years

b)

Andy a 42 year old Texan who has lived there his whole life

c)

Candy a 39 year old Orlando resident who has been a US citizen for 13 years

d)

Randy a 27 year old, born and raised in Pembroke Pines

47.

United States Senate at least how many years old

a)

45

b)

21

c)

25

d)

30

48.

How old do you have to be to serve in the House?

a)

18

b)

21

c)

25

d)

30

49.
What is the job of the Legislative Branch?
a)
To make laws
b)
To enforce laws
c)
To interpret laws
d)
To be bossy
50.
If elected to the House of Representatives, how many years is a term?
a)
2
b)
4
c)
6
d)
8
51.
How many members are there in the House of Representatives?
a)
135
b)
235
c)
335
d)
435
52.

Senators are elected to serve for ___ years?

a)
2
b)
4
c)
6
d)
8
53.
Which article of the US Constitution discusses the Legislative Branch?
a)
Article One 
b)
Article Two 
c)
Article Three 
d)
Article Four
54.
Who can introduce bills in Congress?
a)
President
b)
 Public
c)
Members of Congress
d)
Interest groups
55.
How are implied powers most often used by the United States Congress?
a)
To help carry out expressed powers
b)
to force the executive branch to sign new legislation
c)
to encourage citizens to vote
d)
to give the government veto powers
56.
Who is the presiding officer in the Senate?
a)
President
b)
Vice President
c)
Speaker of the House
d)
Oldest Senator
57.
Who is the presiding officer of the U.S. House of Representatives?
a)
The majority party leader.
b)
The minority party leader.
c)
The vice president of the United States.
d)
The Speaker of the House.
58.

What is a veto?

a)

When the president accepts a bil

b)

When the president rejects a bill

c)

When the president overturns a law

d)

When the Supreme Court upholds the law

59.

What is a proposed law called?

a)

Amendment

b)

Legal ease

c)

Bill

d)

Contract

60.
Another name for the Elastic Clause is the...
a)
Rubberband clause
b)
Inelastic Clause
c)
Necessary and Proper Clause
d)
Full Faith Clause
61.

When the President  holds a bill for 10 days to keep it from becoming a law, he is using the _______.

a)
veto
b)
pocket veto
c)
pardon
62.
Who is in charge of the Senate if the VP is not present?
a)
Speaker of the House
b)
Pro Tempore
c)
President
d)
Vice President's Spouse
63.
Creating the military, establishing rules of citizenship and regulating foreign trade are all examples of Congress' -
a)
Expressed Powers
b)
Concurrent Powers
c)
Implied Powers
d)
Reserved Powers
64.
Which Enlightenment Thinker most influenced the U.S. Constitution through Checks and Balances and Separation of Powers?
a)
John Locke
b)
Thomas Hobbes
c)
Thomas Paine
d)
Baron de Montesquieu 
65.
To be president you must be 
a)
a citizen for 7 years
b)
a citizen for 9 years
c)
a natural born citizen
d)
a citizen for 14 years
66.
What does the executive branch do?
a)
elect the president
b)
make the laws
c)
enforces the laws
d)
count the votes
67.
How many terms may the president serve?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
4
d)
unlimited
68.
.  Who has the expressed power to declare war?  
a)
President
b)
Congress
c)
House
d)
Senate
69.
What role gives the President the ability to rule as head of all the branches of the military?  
a)
Chief of State
b)
Chief Diplomat
c)
Chief Citizen
d)
Commander in Chief
70.
Which role does the President perform when speaking at a political rally in support of a candidate running for Congress?
a)
Party Leader
b)
Head of State
c)
Chief Diplomat
d)
Chief Executive
71.
The President calls for a meeting with the leaders of different European countries to discuss ways to deal with terrorism. He is playing the role of
a)
Chief Diplomat
b)
Legislative Leader
c)
Economic Leader
d)
Chief Executive
72.
The President plays the role of Legislative Leader when he
a)
sends troops into battle
b)
makes the budget
c)
makes the State of the Union speech and suggests ideas for laws
d)
Issues an executive order
73.

The heads of the executive departments are members of the Presidents?

a)

top executives

b)

kitchen cabinet

c)

Cabinet

d)

homies

74.

Ceremonial head of government and symbol of nation.

a)

Chief Diplomat

b)

Chief Executive

c)

Chief Citizen

d)

Chief of State

75.
An official act by the President forgiving a person convicted of a crime and freeing that person from serving his/her sentence.
a)
Excuse
b)
Commutation
c)
Pardon
d)
Termination
76.
This is a rule with the force of law that is issued by the President.
a)
faithless elector
b)
executive order
c)
bureaucracy
d)
cabinet
77.
A formal agreement between the governments of two or more countries. In the United States, this requires approval from the Senate
a)
Treaty
b)
Interstate compact
c)
Governmental agreement
d)
Traction
78.
Congress adopted the War Powers Resolution to
a)
give the president additional powers in case of military emergencies.
b)
delineate a clear chain of command in the event of nuclear war.
c)
criticize the president for declaring war without authorization from Congress.
d)
limit the president’s authority to commit troops overseas.
79.
Number of justices on the Supreme Court
a)
5
b)
9
c)
100
d)
435
80.
Term of office for a Supreme Court justice
a)
elected for a period of 5 years
b)
nominated for a period of 10 years
c)
elected for a period of 8 years
d)
nominated for life (until retirement or death)
81.
Document that describes the judicial branch
a)
Article I
b)
Article II
c)
Article III
d)
Articles of Confederation
82.
Supreme Court justices are nominated by the _______.
a)
President
b)
Speaker of the House
c)
House of Representatives
d)
Senate
83.
After the President picks a person for the Supreme Court, what group must approve the person picked?
a)
Senate
b)
House of Representatives
c)
Dancing with the Stars judges
84.
The main job of the judicial branch is to?
a)
a.  interpret the law
b)
a.  make pop corn
c)
a.  enforce the law
d)
a.  provide a jury
85.
What is highest court in the land?? 
a)
a.  U.S. Court of Appeals 
b)
a.  U.S. Supreme Court 
c)
a.  U.S. District Court 
d)
a.  U.S. High Court
86.

How long do the Justices serve on the Supreme Court?

a)

10 years

b)

Lifetime or until they retire

c)

When the next President gets elected

d)

4 years

87.

What is the judicial branch?

a)

It is comprised of the Supreme Court AND other Federal Courts

b)

It's only the Supreme Court.

c)

It's the judges.

d)

The Senate and the House of Representative

88.

the authority of the court to decide a case

a)

precedent

b)

jurisdiction

c)

juris prudence

d)

carpe diem

89.

Read the following scenario and answer the question below.

Congress has just passed a bill, and the president has approved it.

Which statement best explains how the law can still be prevented from being enacted?

a)

The Speaker of the House can veto the law.

b)

The people in each state can vote against the law.

c)

The Supreme Court can determine the unconstitutionality of the law.

d)

The governors in each state can refuse to approve the law.

90.

When the court hears a case for the first time, gives a verdict

a)

Original Jurisdiction

b)

Appellate Jurisdiction

c)

Fake Jurisdiction

d)

Real Jurisdiction

91.

Which federal (national) court ONLY has appellate jurisdiction?

a)

U.S. Supreme Court

b)

U.S. Court of Appeals

c)

U.S. District Court

92.

Which court case established the principle of judicial review in 1803?

a)

Brown v. Board of Education

b)

Marbury v. Madison

c)

Plessy v. Ferguson

93.

Which of the following federal courts will hear cases involving state disputes (arguments)?

a)

U.S. Supreme Court

b)

U.S. Court of Appeals

c)

U.S. District Court

94.

Which of the following is defined as: the ability for the judicial branch to declare acts of Congress and the Executive unconstitutional?

a)

Judicial review

b)

Due process

c)

Subpoena

d)

Original jurisdiction

95.

How many District courts are in the U.S. Federal Court System?

a)

94

b)

12

c)

50

d)

435

96.

Most federal cases are first heard in what type of courts?

a)

Remanded courts

b)

U.S District Courts

c)

The U.S Supreme Court

d)

U.S Court of Appeals

97.

Which Statement identifies an essential influence of ancient Greece on the founders of the American constitutional republic?

a)

The founders adopted democratic principles

b)

The founders based their ideas on ethical ideas of justice.

c)

The founders established a representative form of government.

d)

The founders created a government with a separation of powers.

98.

In Ancient Athens, all adult male citizens could vote in the Assembly, the legislative body that decided on important issues facing the polis (city). What did this practice illustrate?

a)

The separation of powers

b)

representative government

c)

the rise of democratic principles

d)

the protection of individual rights

99.

Which characteristic did the government of the city-state of Athens in ancient Greece share with the government of Rome?

a)

Republicanism

b)

Civic Participation

c)

Separation of Powers

d)

representative government

100.

Use the quote below from Pericles, the leader of ancient Athens, 430 B.C. to answer the following question.

Our government does not copy the laws of our neighbors. Instead, it serves as an example to them. We are called a democracy because our government is in the hands of the many and not the few…

How did the idea mentioned in this quote influence the founder's of America’s constitutional republic? 


a)

The creation of a system of checks and balances

b)

They gave political power to an all-powerful ruler

c)

They created a system of elected representatives

d)

They placed the power of the government in the hands of ordinary citizens

101.

The principle of separation of powers _______ government power in ancient Rome.

a)


  divided

b)

combined

c)

weakened

d)

  strengthened

102.

The principle of _______ meant that all of Rome’s citizens would be treated equally.

a)


  representative democracy

b)

checks and balances

 

c)

    rule of law

d)

     civic participation

103.

Which is an influence both Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome had on the American

government?

a)


a polis

b)

civic participation

c)

a written constitution

d)

separation of powers

104.

The main difference between a Greek democracy and ours is that

a)

Greece used Direct Democracy

b)

Greece Used Representative Democracy

c)

Greece was a dictatorship

d)

Greeks let all people vote on issues

105.

The United States uses a

a)

Direct Democracy

b)

Representative Democracy

c)

Monarchy

d)

Tyranny

106.
We elect representatives and officials to govern us.
a)
Rule of Law
b)
Direct Democracy
c)
Republicanism
d)
Civic participation
107.

The involvement of citizens in the government of their community

a)

Civic Participation

b)

Citizenship

c)

Assemblies

d)

Sedition

108.
The Legislative body is ...
a)
The branch of government that enforces laws
b)
The body of government that interprets the laws
c)
The support for government by elected representatives
d)
The Law-making part of government
109.

As human beings, we are all subject to the same laws

a)

Voting Rights

b)

Constitutional Republic

c)

Rule of Law

d)

Polis

110.

Athens, an ancient Greek city-state called a _______, was a self-governing community and known as the birthplace of democracy.

a)

polis

b)

Polling Place

c)

Oligarchy

d)

Acropolis

111.

Who had an influence on the American government?

a)

Greeks, Europeans, Judeo-Christian

b)

Greeks, Romans, Judeo-Christian

c)

Judeo-Christian

d)

Romans, Persians, Greeks

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