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WorksheetsGovt: Final Review
Total questions: 62
Worksheet time: 31mins
John Locke's philosophy includes the belief that
individuals are born with a duty to obey laws
kings rule by divine right
people are fundamentally unable to change the government
the purpose of government is to protect the rights of its citizens
Identify the historical document that was the first to restrict a government's power.
Magna Carta
English Bill of Rights
U.S. Constitution
Declaration of Independence
Which man believed that man's unalienable rights were life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness?
John Locke
James Madison
Thomas Jefferson
George Mason
Montesquieu came up with which concept of government in his writings?
Free elections
Separation of powers
All men are created equal
Limited government
What was the purpose of the Magna Carta?
The nobility believed the king had too much power
The nobility believed that the people should be less involved in politics, instead with the Church
The nobility believed the king should be removed from power
The nobility believed that the Catholic Church should have more involvement in politics
In 1781, the initial government of the United States was established through which document?
Articles of Confederation
United States Constitution
Mayflower Compact
British Constitution
Which document, signed in 1215, aimed to limit the power of English monarchs?
English Petition of Rights
Declaration of Independence
Articles of Confederation
Magna Carta
What defines a representative democracy?
Every citizen votes on laws
Delegates are chosen to vote on laws
Elected officials make laws
Individual citizens make laws
This concept of democracy was inspired by the Athenians.
no
indirect
direct
republican
In 1781, the initial government of the United States was established through which document?
Articles of Confederation
United States Constitution
Mayflower Compact
British Constitution
The concept of __________ democracy was inspired by the Athenians.
no
indirect
direct
republican
In ancient Greece, which groups were eligible to participate in Athens' democracy?
Slaves
Foreigners
Poorer lower class
Free citizens
What defines a representative democracy?
Every citizen votes on laws.
The king makes the laws.
Elected officials make laws.
Individual citizens make laws.
Which document, signed in 1215, aimed to limit the power of English monarchs?
English Petition of Rights
Declaration of Independence
Articles of Confederation
Magna Carta
Identify the historical document that was the first to restrict a government's power.
Magna Carta
English Bill of Rights
U.S. Constitution
Declaration of Independence
What was the purpose of the Magna Carta?
The nobility believed the king had too much power.
The nobility believed that the people should be less involved in politics, instead with the Church.
The nobility believed the king should be removed from power.
The nobility believed that the Catholic Church should have more involvement in politics.
John Locke's philosophy includes the belief that
individuals are born with a duty to obey laws
kings rule by divine right
people are fundamentally unable to change the government
the purpose of government is to protect the rights of its citizens
Montesquieu came up with which concept of government in his writings?
Free elections
Separation of power
All men are created equal
Limited government
Which man believed that man's unalienable rights were life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness?
John Locke
James Madison
Thomas Jefferson
George Mason
The Virginia Declaration of Rights...
served as a model for the Bill of Rights
was a first draft for the Declaration of Independence
is modeled after the Charters of Virginia
is part of the Constitution of the United States
The list below describes which important document written by George Mason and inspired the Bill of Rights?
The First Amendment
Virginia Declaration of Rights
Virginia Statutes of Religious Freedom
Constitution
Which feature of democracy best demonstrates a belief in the fundamental worth and dignity of the individual?
The right to vote for leaders of the government
Balance of power among the branches of government
Division of government into state and federal levels
The mix of political parties in government
The Anti-federalists believed that the constitution
was too democratic and would lead to tyranny of the masses against the wealthy
hurt the freedom of the people and gave the national government too much power over the state
created a national government too weak to be effective, and they preferred a monarchy to ensure stability
wanted to end a federal form of government in the United States
How did the Federalists address the Anti-federalist's fears?
The first president, George Washington, was an Anti-federalist
They created the Bill of Rights
They ratified 12 amendments to the Constitution
They published the Anti-federalist papers to give both sides of their voice
The Anti-Federalists opposed the Constitution because:
there were no rights for the people and the states' rights were weak
they hated Alexander Hamilton
they did not want a legislative branch
they did not want an executive branch
Which of the following is not one of the purposes of the government according to the Preamble?
provide for the common defense
promote the general welfare
domesticate the masses
insure domestic tranquility
Which fundamental political principle says that the US Constitution is supreme and all individuals must follow the same rules.
Rule of law
Separation of powers
Limited government
Consent of the governed
Which fundamental political principle divides the government into three branches?
Separation of powers
Consent of the governed
Checks and balances
Limited government
Which fundamental political principle says each branch exercises some power over the others?
Checks and balances
Consent of the governed
Limited government
Separation of powers
Article II sets up the __________ branch and Article III sets up the ________ branch.
A. executive; judicial
B. judicial;executive
C. legislative;judicial
D. executive; legislative
Which Article describes the set up and powers of the legislative branch?
Article IV
Article I
Article III
Article II
Which article of the Constitution describes the amendment process?
Article VI
Article III
Article IV
Article V
Which amendment states that powers not given to the national government, nor denied to the states, are reserved for the states?
1st
5th
9th
10th
Which of the following is a power denied to both national and state governments?
Taxes on exports
Taxes on imports
Stare Decisis Laws
Amicus Curiae Laws
______ sometimes form to highlight single issues in an election or to provide a forum for minority voters.
Third parties
The media
Combined interest groups
Coalition governments
Which of the following is the primary goal of political parties
To enforce laws at the state level
The shape policy by getting candidates elected
To give limited money to candidates for office
The create gridlock in government policy-making
The two major political parties use ____ to select their presidential and vice-presidential candidates.
nominating conventions
direct primaries
petitions
write-in ballots
What law created a system of rules for the financing of federal elections?
The Money in Elections Law
The National Election Contributions Act
The Financing of Elections Law
The Federal Election Campaign Act
The main effect of the McCain-Feingold Bipartisan Campaign Act was
no more soft money donations to the political parties
no more independent spending on campaign advertising
candidates had to use their own personal money to finance campaigns
campaigns become less expensive to operate
Which of the following most accurately portrays the effect that media has on public opinion
The media covers issues that are ignored by the public if they are not considered entertaining
The media influences how people will vote in elections
The media influences the public’s perception about what issues are important
People look to the media for guidance on which political party to support
Which of the following best describes gerrymandering?
By polling voters, party officials are able to determine how citizens will vote
The political party in control of the state legislature draws district boundaries in a way that favors its own candidates.
The party in power wins four or five surrounding districts' elections
State legislatures must accept the doctrine of one person, one vote
What term refers to redistributing the fixed number of seats in a legislative body, such as the House of Representatives?
Seat switching
Reapportionment
Legislative reposition
Congressional shifting
Which Constitutional Amendment gave the right to vote to anyone 18 and older?
The 22nd
The 21st
The 20th
The 26th
Which Constitutional Amendment gave women the right to vote?
The 15th
The 19th
The 10th
The 16th
In which election do the most citizens vote?
Presidential elections
Regional elections
Local elections
State elections
What is the most important indicator that a person is more likely to vote?
Gender
Economic status (how much money a person makes)
Level of education
Age
Campaign issues, the candidates, and competitive races are all factors that can affect --
A. voter turnout.
B. the number of political parties.
C. interest group participation in elections.
D. the amount of campaign ads.
Each state in the House of Representatives is allowed a certain number of representatives. That number is determined by:
The population of each state
The number of electors each state has in the electoral college
Presidential mandate
Constitutional amendment
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a U.S. District Court?
A. They can hold trials without a judge.
B. They may hear appeals from the state courts.
C. They try cases involving federal crimes and federal civil proceedings.
D. Each state has at least one district court.
When a constituent wants to express their concerns on the condition of roads in their city, which of the following is NOT a way that they can express their opinions to public officials?
A. Blogging
B. Lobbying
C. Demonstrating
D. Rioting
When an interest group for education releases a pamphlet to constituents about standardized test scores across the nation, they are performing which of the following acts to influence public policy?
Providing information to government officials
Identifying issues
Making political monetary contributions
Monitoring policy-making processes
Which one of the following statements about third parties and their role in U.S. politics is NOT true?
Most American presidents were members of a third party.
Third parties often promote ideas that are unpopular at first but later gain popularity and become law.
Historically, third parties have not received widespread support from voters.
Third parties often cannot raise enough money to campaign and compete effectively.
Third parties are often formed based on the result of splitting off from one of the other major parties.
Why are primaries in general elections important to the democratic process?
Voters have exposure to multiple candidates and different viewpoints.
Candidates are exposed to which issues are important to the public based on the public’s response to particular platforms.
Voters have a voice as to which candidate their party endorses.
Voters may vote for any candidate, regardless of current voter affiliation.
All of the following are ways an individual can be nominated to run for office EXCEPT --
direct primaries.
caucuses
the electoral college.
nominating conventions.
The jurisdiction of federal courts is outlined in which article of the Constitution?
Article I
Article IV
Article II
Article III
Which Supreme Court case established judicial review?
Plessy v. Ferguson
McCulloch v. Maryland
Marbury v. Madison
Dred Scott v. Sanford
The Supreme Court can put a check on the Legislative Branch by
Writs of Certiorari
Appointment of judges
Ratification
Judicial Review
Which set of powers are left to the states or to the people?
Implied Powers
Inherent Powers
Reserved Powers
Expressed Powers
Identify the concurrent power of state and federal governments.
The power to declare war
The power to regulate interstate commerce
The power to tax goods and services
The power to set up schools
Powers that are shared by both the federal and state governments are called:
Reserved
Delegated
Concurrent
Expressed
States get their powers from what amendment?
10
11
12
16
What is the term for powers that are written and expressly stated in the US Constitution?
Concurrent
Reserved
Expressed
Implied
