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Gov Final Review

Total questions: 91

Worksheet time: 59mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
What is a government ruled by a king or queen called?
a)
Absolute
b)
Constitutional
c)
Monarchy
d)
Dictatorship
2.
A well regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed.
a)
Second Amendment
b)
Third Amendment
c)
Fourth Amendment
d)
Fifth Amendment
3.
______ means that the government can only do what the people have given it the power to do. 
a)
federalism
b)
limited power
c)
popular sovereignty
d)
veto
4.
The first 10 amendments to the Constitution, written to protect people's rights are known as the ________. 
a)
Amendments
b)
Articles
c)
Bill of Rights
d)
Preamble
5.
Which term refers to the principle that nobody is above the law? 
a)
Checks and balances
b)
Popular sovereignty 
c)
Limited Powers
d)
Power of law
6.
People participate in government by 
a)
Voting in elections
b)
Working in stores
c)
Being kind to others
d)
Picking up trash along highways
7.

What must all branches of government follow?

a)

the law

b)

the Bible

c)

the Constitution

d)

the president

8.
What is a government?
a)
a group of corporations that control laws
b)
a group of people who overthrow the leaders
c)
a nation that has no leaders 
d)
a person or group of people who control a country
9.
A military leader seizes control of a government during a revolution. He has complete control and kills anyone who opposes him. What kind of government does this nation have? 
a)
a monarchy
b)
a theocracy
c)
a dictatorship
d)
an oligarchy
10.
People overthrow their government, but no ruler takes charge. Without leadership, the nation is in chaos. What is this situation called? 
a)
autocracy
b)
oppression 
c)
anarchy
d)
revolution
11.
Three military leaders take over a nation. They make all the rules and do not allow any discussion. What kind of government does this nation have? 
a)
an oligarchy
b)
anarchy
c)
a theocracy
d)
a dictatorship
12.
Anna lives in a direct democracy. What does that mean?
a)
She will be brought up on charges if she does not vote
b)
As a citizen, she is a member of the government and sits in Congress. 
c)
She votes for representatives who decide on the issues and laws. 
d)
She personally votes on every issue and law. 
13.
Brady lives in a representative democracy. What does that mean?
a)
He will be brought up on charges if he does not vote
b)
As a citizen, he is a member of the government and sits in Congress. 
c)
He votes for representatives who decide on the issues and laws
d)
He personally votes on every issue and law. 
14.

Who is the leader of a theocracy?

a)

One person who holds all political power

b)

A divine rule led by a group of religious figures

c)

King or Queen

d)

Elected Officials

15.

All of these are a main purpose of government except?

a)

Keep order

b)

Provide services

c)

Maintain private property

d)

Guide the community

16.

Form of government where power is shared on different levels (National, State, Local)

a)

Federalism

b)

Communism

c)

Unitary

d)

Parliamentary

17.

According to the social contract theory, what should people do if the government isn't protecting their rights?

a)

overthrow it

b)

give it more power

c)

absolutely nothing

d)

write a letter with suggestions

18.

The powers reserved to the states include the power to

a)

establish federal courts

b)

coin money

c)

establish schools

d)

establish post offices

19.

The judicial branch can check the power of the legislative branch by

a)

refusing to seat members of Congress.

b)

declaring laws passed by Congress unconstitutional.

c)

withholding the pay of congressional members.

d)

impeaching members of Congress.

20.

Which power can Congress use to check the President?

a)

Regulation of Commerce

b)

Cross-cutting mandates

c)

Impeachment

d)

Declare executive orders unconstitutional

21.

The Senate rejects the President’s appointment for Secretary of Labor because he does not believe in the minimum wage. This is an example of the __________ branch checking the __________ branch.

a)

Legislative, executive

b)

Executive, judicial

c)

Executive, legislative

d)

Judicial, legislative

22.

The executive branch has the power to _______________.

a)

make, enforce and interpret laws

b)

enforce laws

c)

make laws

d)

interpret laws

23.
An economic system in which the means of production is owned by the government and private ownership doesn't exist.
a)
Capitalism
b)
Imperialism 
c)
Socialism
d)
Communism 
24.

In Indonesia, the government owns large industries and sets some prices. However, private businesses are also encouraged. This country’s economic system can best be classified as

a)

Traditional

b)

Free Market

c)

Mixed (Socialist)

d)

Command (Communism)

25.
How many members are in the House of Representatives?
a)
100
b)
250
c)
435
d)
535
26.
Which term means "having two houses"?
a)
Bicameral
b)
Bipartiasan
c)
Two-party
d)
Two-housal
27.
How long are the elected terms of members of the Senate?
a)
2 years
b)
4 years
c)
6 years
d)
8 years
28.
How many members are in the Senate?
a)
100
b)
250
c)
435
d)
535
29.

What is the process of counting the residents of the United States, conducted every TEN years?

a)

Survey

b)

Census

c)

Roll call

d)

Reapportionment

30.
A power given by the "necessary and proper" clause?
a)
Implied powers
b)
Inherent powers
c)
Concurrent powers
d)
Concurrent powers
31.
Each state has ____ number of senators.
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
based on states population 
32.
To bring formal charges against a high official in government is called
a)
removal from office
b)
impeachment
c)
high crime
d)
infraction
33.
A bill is
a)
a proposed law
b)
a payment Congress makes
c)
used to collect taxes
d)
an order by Congress to carry out its laws
34.
How many representatives does each state have?
a)
2
b)
4
c)
It is based upon their population
35.

The filibuster is a method of defeating a bill in the Senate by stalling the legislative process and preventing a vote.

a)

True

b)

False

36.

What is the main job of the Legislative Branch?

a)

to enforce laws

b)

to make judgments in court about whether or not laws are constitutional

c)

to make the laws

d)

to follow the laws

37.

What is the ILLEGAL process of changing district boundaries to discriminate against a group of people?

a)

Redistricting

b)

Reapportionment

c)

Gerrymandering

d)

Redrawing

38.

A case that settles a disagreement between two parties over damages or compensation is what?

a)

Criminal Case

b)

Civil Case

c)

Marbury V. Madison

d)

Virginia General District Court

39.

What is appellate jurisdiction?

a)

The authority to hear a case

b)

The authority to hear a case for the first time

c)

The authority of a court to review decisions made by lower courts

d)

Reasonable grounds (for making a search, pressing a charge, etc.)

40.

A serious criminal offense punishable by a prison sentence of more than one year is what?

a)

Plaintiff

b)

Defendant

c)

Misdemeanor

d)

Felony

41.

What/who is the Grand Jury?

a)

A group of citizens that decides whether there is sufficient evidence to accuse or indict someone of a crime.

b)

The person or group bringing a case or legal action to court.

c)

The person or group who is being charged in a civil or criminal case.

d)

the decision a jury makes in a trial; the decision said by the jury of guilty or not guilty / finding in favor of or against

42.

What is probable Cause?

a)

The decision a jury makes in a trial; the decision said by the jury of guilty or not guilty / finding in favor of or against

b)

Reasonable grounds (for making a search, pressing a charge, etc.).

c)

Probable cause is reviewed, defendant may be appointed an attorney, plea is entered.

d)

Allows the court to determine the constitutionality of laws

43.
A married couple is seeking a divorce.  Will this case be heard in state or federal courts?
a)
State
b)
Federal
44.
How many Justices are there on the U.S. Supreme Court?
a)
Six
b)
Ten
c)
Nine
d)
Eleven
45.

The Supreme Court has the power of Judicial Review. What is Judicial Review?

a)

when the Supreme Court decides if a law is unconstitutional or not

b)

when the Supreme Court creates a new law

c)

when the Supreme Court enforces the laws of the Legislative Branch

d)

when the Supreme Court vetoes a Bill from Congress

46.

How many electoral votes do you need to become President?

a)

270

b)

300

c)

538

47.

What is the # of electoral votes based on?

a)

Population

b)

# of Congressmen

c)

# of counties in the state.

48.

Which determines who becomes president?

a)

Popular Vote

b)

Electoral Vote

49.

How can a state's # of electoral votes change?

a)

If population changes

b)

If the number of senators goes up

c)

It can't change

50.

Currently, how many electoral votes are there total?

a)

435

b)

100

c)

538

51.
How often do we vote for a new president?
a)
November 8
b)
every four years
c)
every 8 years
d)
every November 8
52.
How many terms can a president be elected for?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
53.
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 
54.

True or False: You have to be at least 35 years of age to be President.

a)

True

b)

False

55.

Who has the power to appoint a Supreme Court Judge, when there is an open spot on the court?

a)

Legislature

b)

Citizens

c)

President

d)

Congress

56.

The president's role as leader of the nation's armed forces...

a)

Chief of the Armed Forces

b)

Supreme Leader of the Armed Forces

c)

Chief Commander

d)

Commander in Chief

57.

Which branch of government are all of the following part of:

-The Cabinet

-The Vice President

-The White House staff

a)

Legislative

b)

Executive

c)

Judicial

d)

State

58.

The main function of the bureaucracy is:

a)

communicate with foreign nations

b)

prosecute citizens of our nation

c)

make the president happy

d)

perform the day to day business of the federal government

59.

Primaries and caucuses determine who _____ the general election from President.

a)

wins

b)

votes in

c)

runs in

d)

reports on

60.

The form of government in the Colonies before the Constitution

a)

Articles of Confederation

b)

Magna Carta

c)

English Bill of Rights

d)

Cato's Letters

61.

What was the main focus of the founders when trying to form America's first government?

a)

To make taxes as low as possible

b)

To keep the nation secure

c)

To avoid an overly powerful government

d)

To make state governments very powerful

62.

What is a confederation?

a)

A group of states bound by a powerful central government

b)

A military alliance of independent countries

c)

A group of countries all ruled by the same monarch

d)

A group of mostly independent states bound by a weak central government

63.

Which Amendment is about excessive bail and protects against cruel and unusual punishment?

a)

8th Amendment

b)

6th Amendment

c)

3rd Amendment

d)

10th Amendment

64.

Which Amendment protects against illegal searches by requiring probable cause and a search warrant?

a)

3rd Amendment

b)

1st Amendment

c)

9th Amendment

d)

4th Amendment

65.

Which Amendment protects people's right to speak out against the government?

a)

1st

b)

3rd

c)

5th

d)

10th

66.

Which Amendment protects against self-incrimination, double jeopardy and includes eminent domain, indictments, and due process?

a)

4th

b)

3rd

c)

5th

d)

10th

67.

Which Amendment Reserves powers for the States?

a)

6th

b)

1st

c)

9th

d)

10th

68.

Which Amendment guarantees a speed trial, jury, and a right to a lawyer?

a)

6th

b)

10th

c)

1st

d)

7th

69.

Establishes that federal constitution take precedence of laws

a)

Supremacy Clause

b)

Expressed Powers

c)

Articles

70.

Separate branches are empowered to prevent actions by others

a)

Checks and Balances

b)

Supremacy Clause

c)

Delegated power

71.
Since 1860s the ____________________ and ____________________party have dominated American politics. 
a)
Green,  Libertarian 
b)
Communists, Socialists
c)
Anarchist, Theocracy 
d)
Democratic, Republican
72.
One Republican Party core belief is _____________________. 
a)
more taxes
b)
increase taxes
c)
less taxes
d)
no taxes
73.
One Democratic Party core belief is _____________________. 
a)
destroy the environment
b)
help the environment
c)
no taxes
d)
Not funding social programs
74.

Supports military spending.

a)

D

b)

R

75.

Believes in hands-off government

a)

D

b)

R

76.

Higher taxes and larger government.

a)

D

b)

R

77.

Has conservative views

a)

D

b)

R

78.

You need to register in order to vote?

a)

True

b)

False

79.

What three factors predict who is likely to vote?

a)

Age, Education, Favorite hobby

b)

Hair color, Education, Income

c)

Age, Zip Code, Income

d)

Age, Education, Income

80.

The group of people with the lowest voter turnout rate is

a)

college graduates.

b)

young people.

c)

women.

d)

senior citizens over 70.

81.

Your voting district is known as your

a)

ballot

b)

voter turnout

c)

precinct

82.

Which of the following is a major responsibility of state governments?

a)

declaring war

b)

making treaties with other countries

c)

providing public education

d)

coining money

83.

States raise most of their money from

a)

bonds.

b)

lotteries.

c)

categorical grants.

d)

taxes.

84.

In this tax structure you pay a greater percentage of the value of the tax base as that value increases. Our Federal Income Tax is paid in this manner.

a)

Progressive Tax

b)

Regressive Tax

c)

Proportional or Flat Tax

d)

Excise Tax

85.

Coach Russo pays a tax each year of $3500 that is based off the value of his family's home. Which type of tax is he paying?

a)

Payroll Tax

b)

Income Tax

c)

Sales Tax

d)

Property Tax

86.

In the US, Taxes are levied (imposed & collected) by

a)

Businesses that need profits

b)

Parents

c)

Foreign countries

d)

Federal, State, and Local Governments

87.

When you purchase a new pair of sneakers valued at $150, but are required to pay $158.50 at the register because there is a tax on the item, which type of tax have you paid?

a)

Corporate taxes

b)

General sales taxes

c)

Individual income taxes

d)

Property taxes

88.

Which of the following refers to an excise tax that is meant to discourage the purchase of goods that do not promote consumers’ health?

a)

Exercise tax

b)

Luxury tax

c)

Sin tax

d)

User tax

89.

When looking at "discretionary spending" by our Federal Government, which category receives the most funding?

a)

National Defense/ Military

b)

Education

c)

Veterans' Pensions

d)

National Parks

90.

What is an organized group of people who share a common goal and actively attempt to influence lawmakers?

a)

ideology group

b)

interest group

c)

political party

d)

political action committee

91.

Interest groups use political action committees (PACs) to

a)

Provide expertise to members of Congress when they are writing legislation

b)

Lobby the executive bureaucracy when they are considering new rules and regulations

c)

Raise and spend money on election campaigns

d)

Generate research that can be used to influence public opinion

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