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Final Exam Review

Total questions: 175

Worksheet time: 4hrs 37mins

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Class
Date
1.

What are the names of the two major political parties in the United States today?

a)

Green and Libertarian

b)

Socialist and Communist

c)

Democrats and Repubilcans

d)

Libertarians and Constitutionalists

2.

A _____________ system characterizes the American political process.

a)

multi-party

b)

two-party

c)

three-party

d)

dual party

3.

What is one function of political parties?

a)

to lobby public officials to support the party's policies

b)

to critique the actions of public officials from their own party

c)

to reduce debate on controversial issues

d)

to get candidates elected to public office

4.
What does the President do as Chief Diplomat?
a)
Leads foreign policy
b)
Leads his political party
c)
Leads the Executive Branch
d)
Leads the military 
5.
What role allows the President to be the leader of the military?
a)
Chief of State
b)
Chief of Party
c)
Commander-in-Chief
d)
Chief Executive
6.
What does the President do as Chief Legislator?
a)
Leads the military
b)
Leads the Executive Branch
c)
Gives awards to deserving citizens
d)
Proposes laws to Congress
7.
Which Role of the President is being displayed in this picture?
a)
Chief Citizen
b)
Chief of State
c)
Chief Executive
d)
Commander-in-Chief
8.

Which role is the President fulfilling when they enforce the laws of the nation?

a)

Chief Diplomat

b)

Chief Legislator

c)

Chief Executive

d)

Chief of State

9.

Which role is the President fulfilling when they make treaties (agreements) with other countries?

a)

Chief Diplomat

b)

Chief of Party

c)

Chief Legislator

d)

Chief Executive

10.

Which role is the President fulfilling when they help other party members get elected to office?

a)

Chief of State

b)

Chief of Party

c)

Chief Legislator

d)

Chief Diplomat

11.

Deploying troops to deal with rising conflicts in a foreign nation.

a)

Chief Citizen

b)

Chief of State

c)

Commander-in-Chief

d)

Chief Diplomat

12.

Signing a transportation bill passed by Congress into law.

a)

Chief Lawmaker

b)

Commander-in-Chief

c)

Chief Legislator

d)

Chief Executive

13.

What is the number needed to be elected President?

a)

260

b)

270

c)

269

d)

538

14.
What month of the year are Presidential elections (by the people) held in?
a)
January
b)
December
c)
November
d)
March
15.
"Winner take all" means that all of a state's electoral votes go to the candidate who had the majority of votes in that state.
a)
True
b)
False
16.

Currently, how many electoral votes are there total?

a)

435

b)

100

c)

538

17.

How long is the term of the President of the United States?

a)

2 years

b)

4 years

c)

6 years

d)

8 years

18.

How many terms is a president allowed to serve?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

19.
To be President you must be at least ____ years old
a)
25
b)
30
c)
35
d)
40
20.

Who takes over if the President cannot perform his job?

a)

vice president

b)

speaker of the house

c)

president pro tempore

d)

secretary of state

21.

Who would become President after the Vice President?

a)

President

b)

Speaker of the House

c)

President Pro Tempore

d)

Secretary of State

22.
This is a person who ignores the popular vote and votes according to personal preference.
a)
faithless elector
b)
executive order
c)
bureaucracy
d)
cabinet
23.
Which of the following types of political participation is Most Common in the United States?
a)
Voting
b)
Civil Disobedience
c)
Writing members of Congress
d)
Campaigning on behalf of candidates
24.

Factors that influence an individual's political attitudes, opinions, and beliefs (Check all that apply)

a)

Gender/Ethnicity

b)

Family

c)

School

d)

News/Media

25.

The process by which people form their political attitudes

a)

Media

b)

Political Socialization

c)

Public Agenda

d)

Intensity

26.

An organized group of individuals who make policy-related appeals to government

a)

Media

b)

Public Agenda

c)

Interest Groups

d)

Bureaucracy

27.

Match this definition to the correct key term: the sum of many individual opinions, beliefs, or attitudes about a public person or issue

a)

Political Socialization

b)

Family Values

c)

Gender and Ethnicity

d)

Public Opinion

28.

True or False: All political polls are conducted fairly.

a)

True

b)

False

29.
Powers not described in the Constitution, but that have been claimed by presidents
a)
Inherent/Implied Powers
b)
Expressed/Enumerated Powers
c)
Reserved Powers
d)
Denied Powers
30.
The right of the president and other high-ranking executive officers to refuse to testify before Congress or a court
a)
Executive Privilege
b)
Executive Order
c)
Executive Agreement
d)
Impound
31.
A rule issued by the president that has the force of law
a)
Executive Order
b)
Executive Privilege
c)
Executive Agreement
d)
Impound
32.
A presidential order that releases a person from legal punishment
a)
Pardon
b)
Impound
c)
Executive Order
d)
Executive Privilege
33.
The institution that is composed of a set of electors who are chosen to elect a president and vice president into office every four years
a)
Electoral College
b)
Federal Reserve System
c)
Political Action Committee
d)
Federal Election Commission
34.
An organization formed to collect money and provide financial support for political candidates
a)
Political Action Committee
b)
Electoral College
c)
Federal Reserve System
d)
Federal Election Commission
35.
The president’s most trusted adviser and the overseer of the work and operations of the White House and the Executive Office of the President (EOP)
a)
White House Chief of Staff
b)
National Security Advisor
c)
Press Secretary
d)
Bureaucrat
36.
Which statement most accurately depicts why president Nixon had to resign from office in 1974?
a)
He had an affair with an intern
b)
He pulled troops out of Vietnam in 1973
c)
He opened relations with China and the Soviet Union
d)
He led a criminal conspiracy from the White House, which mislead the nation
37.

any party other than the two major parties; rarely win elections; example: Libertarian

a)

majoriity party

b)

third party

c)

mixed party

38.

method for a party to reduce the number of a candidates for office to one

a)

primary election

b)

general election

c)

mid-term election

39.

a type of primary in which party members meet in small groups to discuss whom to select as a candidate

a)

primary

b)

caucus

c)

general election

40.

only registered party members can vote in this type of primary

a)

open primary

b)

closed primary

41.

anyone can participate in this primary; you do not have to be a party member; how primaries are carried out in Texas

a)

open primary

b)

closed primary

42.
If there is a terrorist threat to our nation, which department would deal with this threat? 
a)
Department of Agriculture
b)
Department of Commerce
c)
Department of Education 
d)
Department of Homeland Security 
43.
If there is an issue with the highways, what department would deal with this issue? 
a)
Department of Commerce
b)
Department of Treasury 
c)
Department of Transportation
d)
Department of State 
44.
The purpose of the President's cabinet is to 
a)
advise and help the President
b)
advise Congress
c)
Help make laws
d)
decide if laws make sense
45.

The Department of Energy would be involved if....

a)

the country wanted to integrate a new tracking device on endangered animals in national public forests

b)

the teacher's union demanded higher wages

c)

the country decided to install new solar panels on all government buildings

d)

the country wanted to sign a treaty with a foreign country

46.

Which of the following presidents won the presidential election, after losing the popular vote?

a)

George W. Bush in 2000

b)

Donald J. Trump in 2016

c)

Benjamin Harrison in 1888

d)

All of the Presidents listed won the election after losing the popular vote

47.

Which of the following presidents was the only president to serve more than two terms in office?

a)

George Washington

b)

FDR

c)

George W. Bush

d)

Theodore Roosevelt

48.

There is no mention of political parties or their role in our government in the Constitution.

a)

True

b)

False

49.

Which party is generally considered to be more conservative?

a)

Democratic Party

b)

Republican Party

50.

Which party (as a general rule of policy making) is okay with higher taxes if they feel it is necessary for the general welfare of citizens?

a)
Democratic Party
b)
Republican Party 
51.

What major American Political Party generally supports limited government, and lower taxes

a)

Socialist Party

b)

Republican Party

c)

Democratic Party

d)

Green Party

52.

When public officials are contacted in order to persuade them to vote a certain way or support a group's interest....

a)

Contacting

b)

Polling

c)

Lobbying

d)

Foyering

53.
a)

Chief Diplomat

b)

Chief of State

c)

Chief Legislator

d)

Chief Citizen

54.
a)

Chief Diplomat

b)

Commander-in-Chief

c)

Chief Legislator

d)

Chief Citizen

55.
a)

Commander-in-Chief

b)

Party Chief

c)

Chief Diplomat

d)

Chief Executive

56.
a)

Commander-in-Chief

b)

Party Chief

c)

Chief Legislator

d)

Chief Executive

57.
a)

Commander-in-Chief

b)

Party Chief

c)

Chief Legislator

d)

Chief Diplomat

58.
a)

Chief Executive

b)

Party Chief

c)

Chief of State

d)

Chief Diplomat

59.
a)

Chief Citizen

b)

Party Chief

c)

Chief Legislator

d)

Chief Diplomat

60.
Which action of Congress was a response to the long-term military involvement of the United States in Vietnam?
a)
Congress passed the War Powers Act to limit presidential power.
b)
Congress conducted surveys to measure public response to the war.
c)
Congress passed the Twenty-sixth Amendment to increase the voting age.
d)
Congress reinstated the draft toassure better military preparation in the future.
61.

Power of the president to refuse (forbid) a bill

a)

veto

b)

executive order

c)

table

d)

pigeonhole

62.

Which of the following CAN the president do?

a)

nominate judges to federal courts

b)

offer pardons

c)

choose members of the cabinet

d)

ALL of the given

63.

Which of the following can the president NOT DO?

a)

nominate supreme court justices

b)

send the Navy to the south Pacific

c)

declare war

d)

none of the given

64.
The division of power between a central government and state governments is called
a)
The United States
b)
the Supremacy Clause
c)
the Necessary and Proper Clause
d)
federalism
65.

Who establishes public schools?

a)

Federal

b)

State

c)

Shared

66.

Which government makes treaties and deals with foreign countries

a)

Federal

b)

State

c)

Shared

67.

Who has the power to declare war?

a)

Federal

b)

State

c)

Shared

68.

Who can create an army and navy?

a)

Federal

b)

State

c)

Shared

69.
Print Money
a)
Federal
b)
State
c)
Shared
70.

The powers of the federal government are separated into

a)

two branches

b)

three branches

c)

one branch

d)

four branches

71.

1. Federalism is the idea that power is...

a)

Held only by the Federal Government

b)

Held only by the State Governments

c)

Shared between Three Branches of Government

d)

Shared between Federal and State Governments

72.

What level of Government has the power to collect taxes?

a)

Federal

b)

State

c)

Concurrent (Shared by Both)

73.

Who has the power to conduct elections?

a)

the Federal Government

b)

the State Governments

c)

both the Federal & State Government

74.

Who has the power to make & enforce laws?

a)

the Federal Government

b)

the State Governments

c)

both the Federal & State Government

75.

Who has the power to protect public health and safety?

a)

the Federal Government

b)

the State Governments

c)

both the Federal & State Government

76.

Who establishes public schools?

a)

Federal

b)

State

c)

Shared

77.

Which government makes treaties and deals with foreign countries

a)

Federal

b)

State

c)

Shared

78.

Who has the power to declare war?

a)

Federal

b)

State

c)

Shared

79.

The powers specifically, word for word, given to Congress by the Constitution

a)

inherent power

b)

implied power

c)

expressed power

d)

reserved power

80.

The power that is shared by both the national and state governments

a)

inherent powers

b)

expressed powers

c)

reserved powers

d)

concurrent powers

81.
The Supremacy Clause states that 
a)
state laws are superior to federal laws
b)
federal laws are superior to state laws
c)
expressed powers are superior to implied powers
d)
Alabama is superior to Auburn
82.

The Constitution is the "supreme law of the land" because of...

a)

the supremacy clause

b)

the amendments

c)

the preamble

d)

the Bill of Rights

83.

What is a Block Grant

a)

A Grant that is given for Broad purposes

b)

A Grant that is given for specific Purposes

c)

A Grant that is used for Certain Categories

d)

None of the Above

84.

What is the Full Faith and Credit Clause?

a)

Powers not given to the states are given to Congress

b)

States must recognize judicial acts, records and public acts of other states

c)

Powers granted to the National Government by Tradition

d)

None of the above

85.

What are inherent powers?

a)

Powers that historically have been recognized as belonging to all governments

b)

Powers that are not specifically stated in the US Constitution

c)

Powers that are granted to the states

d)

Powers that are granted to Congress

86.

What is a Federal Mandate?

a)

Requirements imposed by the federal government as a condition of receiving grant money

b)

grants in aid programs

c)

money given to the states with the idea that is used for a specific purpose

d)

none of the above

87.

If the national government places restrictions which limit how a state may spend grant money, this called a

a)

block grant

b)

conditional grant

c)

itemized grant

d)

categorical grant

88.

A grant given to a state by the national government with few restrictions for spending in a broad category is a

a)

block grant

b)

reserved grant

c)

expressed grant

d)

categorical grant

89.

The reserved powers belong to the

a)

National Government.

b)

States.

c)

Congress.

d)

President.

90.

States must honor each other’s laws and court decisions according to the

a)

Fifth Amendment.

b)

Full Faith and Credit Clause.

c)

Privileges and Immunities Clause.

d)

act of admission.

91.

A person accused of a crime who leaves one state and is found in another state will be returned to the place where the crime was committed using the power of

a)

full faith and credit

b)

extradition

c)

privileged immunity

d)

supremacy

92.

The main responsibility for resolving conflict between the states and federal government belongs to who?

a)

Congress

b)

The President

c)

U.S. Supreme Court

d)

State Supreme Courts

93.

right to a jury trial if the disagreement is over more than a $20 value

a)

5th Amendment

b)

11th Amendment

c)

7th Amendment

d)

10th Amendment

94.

powers not given to the federal government belong to the states

a)

10th Amendment

b)

2nd Amendment

c)

5th Amendment

d)

9th Amendment

95.

right to own a weapon

a)

4th Amendment

b)

7th Amendment

c)

2nd Amendment

d)

6th Amendment

96.

right to a speedy trial with a jury and a lawyer will be provided if needed

a)

10th Amendment

b)

9th Amendment

c)

8th Amendment

d)

6th Amendment

97.
Which of the following rights and freedoms is specifically guaranteed by the first 1st amendment?
a)
Right to an education
b)
Freedom of press
c)
Right to bear arms
d)
Right to privacy 
98.
The Fifth Amendment states that a person cannot be
a)
tried for the same crime twice.
b)
forced to give evidence against himself or herself.
c)
deprived of life, liberty, and property without due process of law.
d)
all of the above
99.
According to the Fourth Amendment, the police can search and seize a person's property only if
a)
the neighbors sign a petition.
b)
the chief of police gives permission.
c)
a judge issues a warrant.
d)
the have a written note from your mother. 
100.
Which of these is not allowed, according to the Eighth Amendment?
a)
reasonable bail
b)
reasonable fines
c)
jail terms
d)
cruel punishments
101.
The Tenth Amendment states that
a)
most powers belong to the national government.
b)
powers not given to the national government or prohibited from the states belong to the states or the people.
c)
the people are the source of all government powers.
d)
the states are the most important part of our government system.
102.
What historic document is the Bill of Rights a part of?
a)
Declaration of Independence
b)
The US Constitution
c)
The Articles of Confederation
d)
The English Bill of Rights
103.
Which amendment gives a "well-regulated militia...the right of the people" to bear arms.
a)
1st Amendment
b)
4th Amendment
c)
5th Amendment
d)
2nd Amendment 
104.
a)
1st Amendment
b)
2nd Amendment
c)
3rd Amendment
d)
4th Amendment
105.

What is the name of the first 10 amendments?

a)

Constitution

b)

Declaration of Independence

c)

Bill of Rights

d)

Articles of Confederation

106.
1st Amendment
a)
Freedom of speech, religion, press petition and assembly
b)
No illegal searches and seizures
c)
The right to bear arms
d)
No quartering troops
107.

A person has the right to a speedy trial only.

a)

True

b)

False

108.

A warrant must describe the places to be searched.

a)

True

b)

False

109.

A warrant must describe the things/person to be seized.

a)

True

b)

False

110.

People must be ______ old to vote.

a)

21

b)

18

c)

17

111.

A person can be tried for the same crime, twice.

a)

True

b)

False

112.

Private property can be taken without paying the owner.

a)

True

b)

False

113.
How many justices serve on Supreme Court?
a)
1
b)
3
c)
6
d)
9
114.
How are Supreme Court justices selected?
a)
Appointed by the Senate, approved by the President
b)
by an election
c)
Appointed by the President, confirmed by the Senate
d)
Congress selects them
115.
The Supreme Court hears what type of law?
a)
Constitutional
b)
Civil
c)
Criminal
d)
Military
116.

What is the most severe state-sanctioned punishment under American Law?

a)

Life Imprisonment

b)

Misdemeanor

c)

Indictment by Grand Jury

d)

Capital Punishment

117.
Supreme Court case that established judicial review.
a)
Mapp v. Ohio
b)
Tinker v. DesMoines
c)
United States v. Nixon
d)
Marbury v Madison
118.
Supreme Court cases that established that separate is equal, therefore making segregation legal.
a)
Plessy v. Ferguson
b)
Brown v. Board of Education Topeka, Kansas
c)
Washington D.C. v. Heller
d)
United States v Nixon
119.
Supreme Court case that established separate is NOT equal, therefore DESEGREGATING public schools.
a)
Plessy v. Ferguson
b)
Brown v. Board of Education
c)
Gideon v. Wainwright
d)
Bush v. Gore
120.
This Supreme Court case established students have a first amendment right to freedom of SPEECH as long as it doesn't cause a disruption.
a)
Brown v. Board of Education, Topeka Kansas
b)
Tinker v. DesMoines
c)
Hazelwood School District v. Kuhlmeier
d)
Gideon v Wainwright
121.
This Supreme Court case established that all citizens have a right to an attorney (legal counsel) even if they can not afford one.
a)
District of Columbia v. Heller
b)
Tinker v. DesMoines
c)
Hazelwood School District v. Kuhlmeier
d)
Gideon v Wainwright
122.
Miranda v. Arizona established the Miranda Warnings, which remind citizens of their ______ and ________ amendment rights.
a)
1st and 2nd 
b)
3rd and 4th
c)
5th and 6th
d)
7th and 8th
123.
This Supreme court decision  serves as a reminder that rule of law applies to the President of the United States.
a)
United States v. Nixon
b)
Miranda v Arizona
c)
Bush v. Gore
d)
Washington D. C. v Heller
124.
The Supreme Court is an appellate court.  An appellate court ____________ cases. 
a)
makes the first decision
b)
reviews the decision made by a  lower court
125.
This case reminds us that even the president is not above the law. (President wanted to use executive privilege to cover up scandal.)
a)
Miranda v Arizona
b)
United States v Nixon
c)
Tinker v Des Moines Iowa School District
d)
Marbury v Madison
126.

In Wallace v Jaffree; what was the supreme courts ruling?

a)

Alabama's state law was direct violation of 1st amendment rights and the establishment clause

b)

Alabama's state law was constitutional

c)

There was no standing in this case

d)

Alabama's state law violated students 8th amendment rights

127.

What case ruled that School Officials can regulate student speech after a student was suspended for a vulgar speech at a school assembly?

a)

Roe v Wade

b)

Marbury v Madison

c)

Bethal School District #403 v Fraser

d)

US V Nixon

128.

Gideon v Wainwright established protections to what amendment?

a)

1st

b)

4th

c)

6th

d)

9th

129.

What access to the Courts reason is related to a case that is irrelevant or does not address a serious constitutional issue

a)

Ripe for Decision

b)

Moot Point

c)

Economic Question

d)

Political Question

130.

Where do you find most of the protections for your Civil Liberties?

a)

7th Amendment

b)

9th Amendment

c)

1st Amendment

d)

10th Amendment

131.

What test is used to decide the legality of a freedom of religion case?

a)

Blue Test

b)

Senate Test

c)

Lemon Test

d)

Orange Test

132.

In Brown V Board of Education, the decision of Plessy v Ferguson was supported and defended

a)

True

b)

False

133.

What of the following options are reasons the Supreme Court may decide not to hear a case?

a)

Moot Point

b)

Rule of 2

c)

Ripe for a Decision

d)

Lacks Standing

134.

In (a)   v Arizona, rights of accused or arrested citizens are protected.

135.

In (a)   v Vitale, the court decided that the school prayers that took place violated the establishment clause of the US Constitution.

136.

What case involved an explicit speech given by a student at a school assembly?

a)

Wallace v Jaffree

b)

US V Nixon

c)

Engel v Vitale

d)

Bethel School District #403 v Fraser

137.

What war was being protested by students in Tinker v Des Moines Independent?

a)

World War I

b)

Vietnam War

c)

Korean War

d)

None of the above

138.

What amendment grants freedom of Religion?

a)

2

b)

3

c)

1

d)

5

139.

How many justices must be interested in a case for it to be heard by the S.C.?

a)

5

b)

1

c)

3

d)

4

140.

Judicial Review the power of the Supreme Court to rule laws unconstitutional. What case established this power?

a)

Roe V Wade

b)

Gibbons v Ogden

c)

Marbury v Madison

d)

Brown v Board

141.

retrial of a person who was acquitted in a previous trial for the same crime

a)

citizenship

b)

double jeopardy

c)

procedural due process

d)

substantive due process

142.

legal doctrine in the United States that requires government officials to follow fair procedures before depriving a person of life, liberty, or property

a)

citizenship

b)

double jeopardy

c)

procedural due process

d)

substantive due process

143.

Certain rights of individuals in the application of laws some that are specified in the constitution and some that are not specified.

a)

double jeopardy

b)

procedural due process

c)

substantive due process

d)

eminent domain

144.

a limitation placed upon the United States Congress preventing it from passing legislation forcing an establishment of religion

a)

substantive due process

b)

eminent domain

c)

establishment clause

d)

exclusionary rule

145.

The First Amendment guarantee that prohibits government from unduly interfering with the free exercise of religion.

a)

free exercise clause

b)

inalienable rights

c)

prior restraint

d)

seditious speech

146.

The use of actions and symbols in addition or instead of words to express opinions

a)

shield laws

b)

symbolic speech

c)

libel

d)

habeas corpus

147.

False written or published statements intended to damage a person's reputation

a)

symbolic speech

b)

libel

c)

habeas corpus

d)

FOIL

148.

The legal procedure that keeps the government from holding you indefinitely without showing cause.

a)

libel

b)

habeas corpus

c)

FOIL

d)

writ of certiorari

149.

an order from the Supreme Court to a lower court to send up the records on a case for review

a)

libel

b)

habeas corpus

c)

FOIL

d)

writ of certiorari

150.

What can overturn a Supreme Court ruling?

a)

Presidential Veto

b)

Congressional legislation

c)

State Law

d)

Another Supreme Court Decision

151.

Who holds the power to impeach a federal judge?

a)

the legislation in the state where the judge lives

b)

Congress

c)

The Department of Justice

d)

President

152.

DECISION: According to the elastic clause of the Constitution, it is necessary and proper for Congress to create a national bank. Further, the supremacy clause, which places federal government above state governments, makes it unconstitutional for a state to tax the federal government.

a)

Marbury v Madison

b)

McCulloch v Maryland

c)

Worcester v Georgia

d)

Gibbons v Ogden

153.

Which branch of government has the power to veto a bill?

a)

The Executive Branch

b)

The Legislative Branch

c)

The Judicial Branch

d)

The Executive and Judicial Branch

154.

For which activity is the legislative branch of the United States Government responsible for?

a)

Interpreting the Constitution

b)

Punishing criminals

c)

Enforcing laws

d)

Making new laws.

155.
What is a social contract (according to Hobbes and Locke)? 
a)
The belief that people give up some of their rights for government protection
b)
That without government everything would be chaotic
c)
That the government has the right to control every aspect of its citizens lives
d)
That people are born bad and its up to the government to punish them
156.
What is the type of government were one person has ALL the power?
a)
Anarchy
b)
Oligarchy
c)
Autocracy
d)
Direct Democracy
157.
What type of government allows citizens to vote on laws and does NOT use representatives or elected officials?
a)
Representative Democracy
b)
Theocracy
c)
Shared Democracy
d)
Direct Democracy
158.
What is the type of government where people vote on elected officials that represent them and make decisions? 
a)
Direct democracy
b)
Representative democracy
c)
Oligarchy
d)
Theocracy
159.
What is it called when nobody is in charge?
a)
Oligarchy
b)
Anarchy
c)
Theocracy
d)
Autocracy
160.
What type of government has a small group with the power (ex. a junta)?
a)
Anarchy
b)
Oligarchy
c)
Autocracy
d)
Theocracy
161.
"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal" is the first line to the
a)
Magna Cart
b)
Articles of Confederation
c)
Declaration of Independence
d)
Constitution
162.
Which of the following is NOT a weakness of the Articles of Confederation?
a)
Did not have the power to tax
b)
There was no national currency
c)
Did not have the power to enforce laws
d)
Did not have the power to declare war
163.
Federalists _________ the Constitution (as it was written)
a)
Opposed
b)
Supported
c)
Sold
d)
Destroyed
164.
Anti-Federalists did not want to sign the Constitution until they were promised:
a)
Women and African American's right to vote
b)
A limited government
c)
A 2 party system in government (Republicans and Democrats)
d)
A Bill of Rights that protected individual liberties
165.
What document is the "Supreme Law of the Land"? 
a)
Declaration of Independence
b)
The Articles of Confederation
c)
The Constitution
d)
The Magna Carta
166.
What is the "establishment clause" of the 1st amendment?
a)
Congress cannot make an official religion
b)
People cannot practice religion in public
c)
Schools are allowed to make students prayer in school
d)
The national government can establish religious holidays
167.
What was the purpose of the Declaration of Independence?
a)
To create a new system of government in the US
b)
To break away from England
c)
To try to fix the issues with England
d)
To solve every single issue that the US faced. 
168.
What document was the FIRST attempt in American for a Constitution?
a)
The Declaration of Independence
b)
The Bill of Rights
c)
The Articles of Confederation
d)
The Magna Carta
169.
Which amendment says "no unreasonable searches and seizures"?
a)
3rd
b)
4th
c)
5th
d)
6th
170.

According to the Three-Fifths Compromise, three-fifths of a state’s slave population would be

a)

ignored when determining representation in Congress.

b)

subtracted from a state’s population to determine representation in Congress.

c)

counted when determining representation in Congress.

d)

added to the slave population to determine representation in Congress.

171.

Which of the following was a weakness of the Articles of Confederation?

a)

Congress lacked the power to tax.

b)

Congress was not allowed to coin money.

c)

Congress was not allowed to conduct foreign policy.

d)

The president had too much power.

172.
How many houses are in the Great Compromise?
a)
1 (unicameral)
b)
2 (bicameral)
173.

Which two houses make up the BICAMERAL LEGISLATURE of the United States?

a)

Senate and House of Representatives

b)

White House and Supreme Court

174.

In the United States Senate . . .

a)

each state is equally represented with two senators

b)

small states are only allowed to have one senator

175.

In the United States House of Representatives . . .

a)

each state is equally represented with two representatives

b)

states with a large population are allowed to have more representatives

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