WorksheetsUS Government Final Exam
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 56mins
Which purpose of government does this image represent?
Maintain order & safety
Protect national security
Promote the general welfare
Protect our rights
Which purpose of government does this image represent?
Maintain order & safety
Protect national security
Promote the general welfare
Protect our rights
Which purpose of government does this image represent?
Maintain order & safety
Protect national security
Promote the general welfare
Protection of rights
The preamble of the constitution says one purpose of government is to "secure the blessings of liberty". This means...
Maintain order & safety
Protect national security
Promote the general welfare
Protection of rights
Our government "promotes the general welfare" by...
Providing public services like free K-12 school and free COVID vaccines
Providing a military
Giving us freedom of speech, the right to protest, freedom of religion
Which of the following photos is an example of "providing for the common defense" or in other words, maintaining national security!
Which purpose of government does this image represent?
Maintain order & safety
Protect national security
Promote the general welfare
Protection of rights
2. A mayor is the leader of
a. a city
b. a state
c. a country
A governor is the leader of
a. a city
b. a state
c. a country
Imagine you're in a world where one person holds all the power. What would you call this type of government?
Autocracy
Democracy
Oligarchy
Theocracy
Imagine you're in a community where everyone gathers to make decisions and laws. And guess what? Everyone gets a vote! How cool is that?
Direct Democracy
Representative Democracy
Imagine you've landed in a world ruled by a dictator! What would you expect to see around you?
Government controls most aspects of life.
Religious beliefs are supported by the government.
The government is considered a servant of ordinary citizens.
Citizens can publicly speak out against their ruler's policy
the document that creates our nation’s government.
The Declaration of Independence
The Constitution
an English document signed by King John in 1215 that instituted that “rule of law” and protected certain individual rights
Petition of Right
Magna Carta
English Bill of Rights
Fundamental Orders of Connecticut
an English document signed by King Charles in 1628 that required monarchs to obtain Parliament’s approval before levying new taxes and said that monarchs could not unlawfully imprison people, force citizens to house soldiers, or establish military rule during times of peace
Magna Carta
English Bill of Rights
Petition of Right
Fundamental Orders of Connecticut
Which Amendment gives citizens the right to bear arms?
4th
5th
2nd
3rd
Which Amendment is about excessive bail and protects against cruel and unusual punishment?
8th Amendment
6th Amendment
3rd Amendment
10th Amendment
Which Amendment protects against illegal searches by requiring probable cause and a search warrant?
3rd Amendment
1st Amendment
9th Amendment
4th Amendment
Which Amendment allows you a jury in civil cases over 20$?
3rd
1st
10th
7th
Which Amendment protects people's right to speak out against the government?
1st
3rd
5th
10th
Which Amendment protects against self-incrimination, double jeopardy and includes eminent domain, indictments, and due process?
4th
3rd
5th
10th
Which Amendment protect us from having to house or quarter soldiers?
6th
3rd
10th
5th
Which Amendment Reserves powers for the States?
6th
1st
9th
10th
Which Amendment guarantees a speed trial, jury, and a right to a lawyer?
6th
10th
1st
7th
Federalists believed that the Articles of Confederation were a ________ and set up a ________ National Government.
Success, Strong.
Success, Weak.
Failure, Weak.
Failure, Strong.
How did the Federalists and Anti-Federalists "compromise" to ratify (approve) the U.S Constitution?
The added the Bill of Rights (First 10 Amendments)
They outlawed cruel and unusual punishment.
Ensured due process of the law.
The Federalists threatened the Anti-Federalists to war.
These amendments protect such rights as freedom of speech, press, and religion as well as due process protections.First 10 amendments
Bill of Rights
Federalist Papers
Anti-Federalist Papers
Articles of Confederation
Which branch MAKES the laws?
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
Which branch CARRIES OUT the laws?
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
Which branch INTERPRETS the laws?
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
Which branch has The Supreme Court?
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
Which branch has the President?
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
Each state has ___ senators.
2
1
9
4
A president is elected to a term of
2 years
4 years
6 years
8 years
The role of the President that makes them the top official of the military is the
Chief of State
Commander in Chief
Master and Commander
Chief Executive
If the presidency and vice presidency were both to become vacant, the next person in line to the presidency is the
Chief Janitor of the White House
Speaker of the House
President Pro Tempore of the Senate
Secretary of State
If the President doesn't like a new law he can:
veto it
make changes to it
just not follow it
The President belongs to which of the 3 branches of government?
Judicial
Executive
Legislative
What is it called when the U.S. Supreme Court decides whether something is legal or illegal (unconstitutional)?
supreme court review
due process
segregation
judicial review
Suspects cannot be questioned (interrogated) until they are informed of their rights (right to remain silent, right to an attorney, etc.)
Brown v Board of Education
Miranda v Arizona
Tinker v Des Moines
Bush v Gore
Established the Supreme Courts power of “Judicial Review” to see if laws are Constitutional / Unconstitutional. (Judicial Branch interprets the laws)
Marbury v Madison
Hazelwood v Kuhlmeier
In Re Gault
District of Columbia v Heller
Established “Separate but Equal”, which provided separate public facilities for both whites and blacks as long as they were equal.
District of Columbia v Heller
In Re Gault
Brown v Board of Education
Plessy v Ferguson
A person accused of a crime no matter how poor has the right to an attorney during trial. Enforces the 6th Amendment.
Tinker v Des Moines
Gideon v Wainwright
Miranda v Arizona
United States v Nixon
Who am I?
Joseph Biden
Kevin McCarthy
Barack Obama
Bill Clinton
What political party do I represent?
Republican
Democrat
What political party do I represent?
Republican
Democrat
