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Government Benchmark

Total questions: 94

Worksheet time: 24hrs 30mins

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Class
Date
1.
How long is the president’s term?
a)
2 years
b)
4 years
c)
6 years
d)
8 years
e)

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2.
Which branch of government makes laws?
a)
Executive
b)
Judicial 
c)
Legislative
d)

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3.
A group of men and women that are the Presidents advisors are also known as what?
a)
Independent Agencies
b)
President Pro Tempores
c)
FCC
d)
Cabinet 
e)

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4.
Supreme Court justices are nominated by the _______.
a)
President
b)
Speaker of the House
c)
House of Representatives
d)
Senate
e)

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5.
The U.S. Supreme Court must make all decisions based on  ________.
a)
the Constitution
b)
what the President says
c)
who won the Super Bowl
d)
the weather
e)

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6.
What is the main job of the Judicial Branch?
a)
Enforce Laws
b)
Makes Laws
c)
Veto Laws
d)
Declare if laws are constitutional
e)

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7.

The Legislative Branch is made up of ___.

a)

the President and Vice President

b)

the Supreme Court and President

c)

judges and police

d)

the Senate and House of Representatives

e)

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8.

There are ___ Senators in the Senate.

a)

435

b)

100

c)

535

d)

50

e)

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9.

There are ___ Representatives who work in the Legislative Branch.

a)

435

b)

100

c)

535

d)

50

e)

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10.

Match

"executive branch"

to a word below

a)

representatives

b)

senators

c)

governor

d)

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11.

Match

"state supreme court"

to a word

a)

governor

b)

laws

c)

judicial

d)

amendment

e)

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12.
Separation of Powers means?
a)
The division of the country's powers into 3 branches so no one branch has more than the other.
b)
The sharing of powers between the national and state governments.
c)
The sharing of powers betwen the state and local governemnt
d)
2 of the 3 branches have less power than the 3rd.
e)

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13.
What is federalism?
a)
The people vote for their leaders who then represent them. 
b)
The people have individual rights. 
c)
There are three branches of government. 
d)
The state and national government share power. 
e)

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14.
What is popular sovereignty?
a)
"The people rule." 
b)
There are three branches of government. 
c)
There are two houses in the legislature. 
d)
The people vote for their leaders who then represent them. 
e)

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15.
Why was the Bill of Rights included in the Constitution?
a)
To protect the idea of federalism.
b)
To make sure that the three branches of government would work properly.
c)
To provide additional guarantees for individual rights. 
d)

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16.
What is significant about the Virginia Declaration of Rights?
a)
a.   Declared the colonies independent from Great Britain
b)
b.   Set up the United States Government
c)
c.   Guaranteed the same rights as Englishmen for the colonists going to Virginia
d)
d.   Served as a model for the Bill of Rights
e)

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17.
From which document would the following most likely have come?“no man shall be compelled to frequent or support any religious worship”
a)
a.   Declaration of Independence
b)
b.   Charter of the Virginia Company of London
c)
c.   Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom
d)
d.   Pennsylvania Bill of Rights
e)

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18.
The following quote is a list of grievances about the King of England. Which document is the quote from?“He has refused his Assent to Laws necessary for the public good...He has refused to pass Laws for large districts of people...
a)
a. Charters of VA Company of London
b)
b. VA Declaration of Rights
c)
c. Declaration of Independence
d)
d. Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom
e)

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19.

Which of the following is NOT a First Amendment right?

a)

to attend church

b)

to have a free press

c)

to peaceably assemble

d)

to vote in elections

e)

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20.

Which statement BEST represents support for the 2nd Amendment?

a)

It ensures religious freedom.

b)

It is necessary to avoid double jeopardy

c)

It is a critical component of personal security.

d)

It supports an economically important industry.

e)

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21.

What is the form of the government of the United States?

a)

Communism

b)

Representative Democracy

c)

Monarchy

d)

Fascist

e)

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22.

What is the supreme law of the land?

a)

Declaration of Independence

b)

Bill of Rights

c)

Constitution

d)

Magna Carta

e)

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23.

Which of these in NOT a purpose of the United States Constitution?

a)

Sets up the structure of the government

b)

Protects the rights of the people

c)

Makes laws for citizens

d)

Limits the power of the government

e)

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24.

How are changes made to the constitution?

a)

The people vote to change it

b)

Executive order

c)

The amendment process

d)

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25.

How many amendments does the constitution have?

a)

20

b)

22

c)

25

d)

27

e)

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26.

Which of these is NOT an important idea from the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution?

a)

Equality

b)

Limited Government

c)

Natural Rights

d)

Powerful central government

e)

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27.

The words "Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness" are found in which founding document?

a)

Constitution

b)

Bill of Rights

c)

Declaration of Independence

d)

Federalist Papers

e)

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28.

What is the economic system of the United States?

a)

Communist

b)

Capitalist

c)

Socialist

d)

Democratic

e)

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29.

Which of the following is NOT the "Rule of law?"

a)

Only citizens must follow the law

b)

No one is above the law

c)

Everyone must follow the law

d)

Government officials must follow the law

e)

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30.

Which of these documents did NOT influence the writing of US constitution?

a)

Declaration of Independence

b)

Federalist Papers

c)

Mayflower Compact

d)

Emancipation Proclamation

e)

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31.

Why are there 3 branches of government?

Check all that apply.

a)

So no one branch becomes too powerful

b)

Checks and Balances

c)

Separation of Powers

d)

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32.

Who is the President of the Senate?

a)

Majority Leader

b)

Minority Leader

c)

Vice President

d)

President

e)

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33.

What minimum age do you have to be to serve as a Senator?

a)

21

b)

18

c)

25

d)

30

e)

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34.

How many years does a United States Senator serve in a term?

a)

2

b)

8

c)

6

d)

4

e)

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35.

Who is the leader of the executive branch?

a)

The President

b)

The Speaker of the House

c)

The Supreme Court Justices

d)

None of the above

e)

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36.

What majority does the legislative branch need to override a Veto from the President?

a)

1/4

b)

2/3

c)

6/5

d)

1/2

e)

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37.

Government where authority is based on the consent of the people being governed.

a)
Anarchy
b)
Monarchy
c)
Democracy
d)
Dictatorship
e)

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38.

Citizens vote for representatives on local, state, and national levels who make laws.

a)

Monarchy

b)

Anarchy

c)

Theocracy

d)

Representative Democracy

e)

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39.

Citizens gather to make decisions for their government and every citizen votes on every issue.

a)

Monarchy

b)

Republic

c)

Totalitarian

d)

Direct Democracy

e)

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40.

According to John Locke, if the government didn't protect the people's natural rights, what could the people do?

a)

Overthrow the government

b)

Petition the government for their rights

c)

Nothing, the people don't have rights

d)

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41.

Separation of Powers

a)

Locke

b)

Hobbes

c)

Montesquieu

d)

Rousseau

e)

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42.

Humans will do anything for survival. We need a King to control us

a)

Locke

b)

Hobbes

c)

Montesquieu

d)

Rousseau

e)

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43.

What does "We the People..." mean?

a)

The people create the government and give the government its power

b)

The government has to keep laws fair and protect rights

c)

The government has to help make the country better and stronger

d)

The government has to keep peace in the country

e)

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44.

What does "...in order to form a more perfect union..." mean?

a)

The people create the government and give the government its power

b)

The government has to keep laws fair and protect rights

c)

The government has to help make the country better and stronger

d)

The government has to keep peace in the country

e)

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45.

What does "...establish justice..." mean?

a)

The people create the government and give the government its power

b)

The government has to keep laws fair and protect rights

c)

The government has to help make the country better and stronger

d)

The government has to keep peace in the country

e)

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46.

What does "...insure domestic tranquility..." mean?

a)

The people create the government and give the government its power

b)

The government has to keep laws fair and protect rights

c)

The government has to help make the country better and stronger

d)

The government has to keep peace in the country

e)

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47.

What does "...promote the general welfare..." mean?

a)

The government has to protect people and keep them safe

b)

The government has to help people to be happy and healthy

c)

The government has to make sure people are free now and in the future

d)

The people approve of the Constitution and the government it creates

e)

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48.
How many electoral college votes is needed in order to win the Presidency?
a)
100
b)
270
c)
435
d)
538
e)

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49.
How does the National Government determine how many electoral college votes each state gets?
a)
number of senators it has
b)
number of representatives it has
c)
by population
d)
number of representatives and senators it has
e)

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50.
What is the purpose of the Electoral College?
a)
Elect school board members.
b)
Provide opportunities for kids to attend school.
c)
Elect the President of the United States.
d)
Select a baseball team to play in the College World Series.
e)

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51.
Total amount of electoral votes in the electoral college.
a)
270
b)
538
c)
3
d)
269
e)

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52.
In the presidential election you are actually voting for _____________.
a)
President
b)
Vice President
c)
Electors
d)
Senators
e)

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53.
Even though Washington, D.C. is not a state, it has three electoral votes.
a)
True
b)
False
c)

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54.
What month of the year are Presidential elections (by the people) held in?
a)
January
b)
December
c)
November
d)
March
e)

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55.

The state with the most electoral votes is

a)

Texas

b)

New York

c)

California

d)

New York

e)

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56.

Why does California have more electoral votes than Texas?

a)

California has a higher population than Texas

b)

California had more influence in Congress than Texas

c)

California has a lower population than Texas

d)

California's land area is more than Texas

e)

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57.
Gives Washington D.C. three electoral votes.  Which amendment is this?
a)
15th
b)
23rd
c)
17th
d)
27th
e)

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58.
The least amount of electoral votes that a state may have.
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
10
e)

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59.
The Census is conducted every 10 years to count the total population in the nation. How can the population affect the Electoral College?
a)
Change the number of electoral votes
b)
It can't affect it.
c)
It can determine the number of Senators each state gets.
d)

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60.
In order to vote in U.S. elections, you must be 18 years old, a resident of the state you’re voting in, a citizen of the U.S., and what?
a)
A citizen in good standing
b)
Current on your taxes
c)
Registered to vote
d)
A registered member of a political party
e)

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61.
Katia is an accountant in a government run business where she was placed after graduation.
a)
Command
b)
Traditional
c)
Free Market
d)
Mixed
e)

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62.
Ted is working towards his dream of becoming a lawyer by working at a law firm as a legal clerk.
a)
Free Market
b)
Traditional
c)
Command
d)

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63.
Each society must determine how to best use its_______
a)
People
b)
Land
c)
Natural Resources
d)
All of the above
e)

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64.
What is an entrepreneur?
a)
A person who starts a new business.
b)
A leader of a country.
c)
A worker in a factory.
d)
A student in college.
e)

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65.

Actions that are necessary for a productive society; government enforced

a)

Civic Responsibility

b)

Civic Duty

c)

Civic Right

d)

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66.

Actions and attitudes to benefit society and our democratic government

a)

Civic Responsibility

b)

Civic Duty

c)

Civic Right

d)

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67.

Serve in military (draft)

a)

Civic Responsibility

b)

Civic Duty

c)

Civic Right

d)

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68.

Volunteer for public good

a)

Civic Responsibility

b)

Civic Duty

c)

Civic Right

d)

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69.

Serve in a jury

a)

Civic Responsibility

b)

Civic Duty

c)

Civic Right

d)

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70.

Which is NOT included in the first amendment?

a)

freedom of religion

b)

freedom of the press

c)

right to petition

d)

protection from illegal search and seizure

e)

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71.

An amendment not associated with voting is the

a)

15th

b)

16th

c)

17th

d)

19th

e)

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72.

Which amendment is not helpful to those accused of a crime?

a)

3rd

b)

4th

c)

5th

d)

6th

e)

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73.

This amendment is why your paycheck is less than you thought it would be if you calculated hours worked x hourly wage

a)

14th

b)

15th

c)

16th

d)

17th

e)

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74.

This Amendment is a result of the Temperance Movement

a)

17th

b)

18th

c)

19th

d)

20th

e)

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75.
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
e)

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76.
2nd 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
e)

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77.
4th 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
e)

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78.

5th Amendment

a)

No self-incrimination

No double jeopardy

Due process

b)

The right to a jury trial in civil cases involving more than $20

c)

No cruel and unusual punishment

No excessive bail

d)

The right to a fair, speedy and public trial in criminal cases.

The right to a lawyer.

e)

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79.

Protects citizens from unfair treatment by the state and local governments?

a)

Fourteenth

b)

Fifth

c)

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80.

Protects citizens from unfair treatment by the national government?

a)

Fourteenth

b)

Fifth

c)

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81.

Which part of the Constitution describes the judicial branch?

a)

Article I

b)

Article II

c)

Article III

d)

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82.

The authority of a court to hear a case is called __.

a)

originalism

b)

jurisdiction

c)

amicus curiae

d)

stare decisis

e)

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83.

The two types of courts are ___ and ___.

a)

domestic and foregin

b)

tribal and tax

c)

neutral and biased

d)

federal and state

e)

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84.

The Supreme Court has both __ and __ jurisdiction.

a)

constitutional and extra-legal

b)

original and appellate

c)

executive and non-executive

d)

exclusive and inclusive

e)

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85.

The __ nominates federal and Supreme Court justices with confirmation from a majority of the __.

a)

president; Senate

b)

Senate Judiciary Committee; Attorney General

c)

president; House of Representatives

d)

vice president; electors

e)

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86.

What does judicial review mean?

a)

that the Supreme Court can investigate the president for misconduct

b)

that the Supreme Court can declare executive orders and legislation unconstitutional

c)

that the president can review an Supreme Court decisions he deems unfair

d)

that Congress has the right to ensure the Supreme Court's decisions are impartial

e)

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87.
Where is the structure of Virginia's government described?
a)
U.S. Constitution
b)
Virginia Constitution
c)
VA Declaration of Rights
d)
VA Statute for Religious Freedom
e)

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88.
Which level of government has the most power?
a)
State 
b)
National 
c)
Local
d)

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89.
Where do state governments get their power in the U.S. Constitution?
a)
10th Amendment
b)
1st Amendment
c)
5th Amendment
d)
14th Amendment
e)

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90.
Which of the following is NOT something the General Assembly makes decisions about?
a)
Education
b)
Environment
c)
Foreign policy
d)
Public Health
e)

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91.
Brad is arrested for speeding.  The court he goes to first will have what kind of jurisdiction?
a)
Appellate
b)
Concurrent
c)
Original 
d)
Limited
e)

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92.
Which of the following is the only court where a jury might determine the verdict?
a)
General District
b)
Circuit
c)
Court of Appeals
d)
Supreme Court
e)

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93.
The _______________ Plan proposed a strong federal government with two branches.
a)
Virginia
b)
New Jersey
c)
Connecticut
d)
Three-fifths
e)

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94.

What does Article I, Article II, and Article III set up, and who is apart of each? Do this for Federal and the State of Virginia?

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