WorksheetsUnit Two Review
Total questions: 43
Worksheet time: 30mins
Method by which voters may propose new laws or amend existing laws by gathering signatures (from registered voters) to place the issue on the ballot.
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A direct vote by the electorate on a proposal, law, or political issue
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A procedure that allows citizens to remove and replace a public official before the end of their term in office
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A set of rules that guides how a country, state, or other government works
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People who supported a stronger central (or federal) government for the U.S.
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People who supported a weaker central (or federal) government for the U.S.
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The division of power between the federal government and the states
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This branch of government makes the law
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This branch of government enforces the law
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This branch of government interprets the law
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An edit or change to a document
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A legislative body divided into two branches/houses
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The branches of government have power to prevent other branches from getting too much power
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Voters in a state are unhappy with a new law passed by the state legislature that increases taxes. They organize a vote to decide whether the law should be overturned.
Referendum
Initiative
Recall
An elected official is accused of misconduct, and a special election is held where voters decide whether to remove this official from office before their term ends.
Referendum
Initiative
Recall
A group of residents is unhappy with recent changes in the local school curriculum. They gather signatures to propose a new educational policy and submit it for a public vote.
Referendum
Initiative
Recall
Fraction of states that must agree to change the Constitution.
One Fourth
Two Fourths
Three Fourths
Four Fourths
These were the "individuals" in the "confederation" created by the Articles of Confederation
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Which of the following is an example of Separation of Powers?
Equal representation between the Senate and House of Representatives
Division of the three branches of the government: Legislative, Judicial, Executive
Presidential power to veto
What were colonists being taxed on?
Tea
Stamps
Envelopes
Iron
True or False: King George III accepted the Olive Branch Petition
False
True
Which of the following was the only branch of government under the Articles of Confederation?
Judicial
Executive
Legislative
Articles of Confederation
Ratification
Federalism
Checks and Balances
Which government principle is shown?
Republicanism
Popular Sovereignty
Federalism
Separation of Powers
The U.S. legislative branch is described as bicameral. What does this mean, and how does it relate to the structure of Congress?
It means Congress has one chamber, which makes laws.
It means Congress has two chambers: the House of Representatives and the Senate.
It means Congress works together with the Supreme Court to make laws.
It means Congress is divided into two political parties.
Why did the Articles of Confederation fail?
It gave too much power to the President.
It gave too much power to the national government and took power from the states.
It gave too much power to the state government and took power from the national government.
It forced states to give up their independence completely.
The U.S. Constitution is often called a “living document.” What does this mean?
It changes automatically over time without any process.
It can be amended and interpreted in new ways to meet the needs of each generation.
It is rewritten from scratch every 10 years.
It is the only government document that never changes.
During the debate over the U.S. Constitution, the Federalists and Anti-Federalists had different views. Which statement best explains the difference between them?
Federalists wanted a strong central government, while Anti-Federalists wanted more power for the states.
Federalists supported breaking away from Britain, while Anti-Federalists wanted to stay loyal to the King.
Federalists supported the Bill of Rights, while Anti-Federalists opposed it.
Federalists believed in one branch of government, while Anti-Federalists wanted three branches.
What did the New Jersey Plan suggest about how states should be represented in Congress?
Representation should be based on a state’s population.
Each state should have equal representation, no matter the size.
Only the original 13 states would be represented.
Representation should be decided by how much money a state paid in taxes.
What did the Virginia plan suggest about how states should be represented in Congress?
Each state should have the same number of representatives.
Representation should be based on a state’s population.
Only large states would be allowed representatives.
Representation should rotate among the states each year.
What was the purpose of the Three-Fifths Compromise at the Constitutional Convention?
It decided that three out of five states would be allowed to have slaves.
It allowed three out of every five enslaved people to be counted for both taxation and representation in Congress.
It freed three out of every five enslaved people in the South.
It gave three-fifths of Congress’s power to the states and two-fifths to the President.
A group of individuals that unite together for a common purpose
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What was the main purpose of the Declaration of Independence?
To create the first U.S. government and set up laws
To officially separate the American colonies from Britain and explain why.
To end the Revolutionary War with a peace treaty.
To give more power to the King of England.
What does the phrase “consent of the governed” mean in the context of government?
The government gets its power from the people who agree to be governed.
Citizens must obey every law without question.
Leaders are chosen by the King of England.
Only wealthy landowners can give consent.
Which of the following is the best example of “consent of the governed” in the United States?
The President declaring war without Congress.
Citizens voting in elections to choose their leaders.
Judges being appointed for life.
Congress passing laws without public input.
Which government principle is illustrated in this diagram?
Federalism
Popular sovereignty
Republicanism
Separation of powers
During the debate over the Constitution, the Federalists and Anti-Federalists disagreed on adding a Bill of Rights. Who supported the Bill of Rights, and why?
Federalists, because they believed it would make the national government stronger.
Anti-Federalists, because they wanted to protect individual freedoms from government power.
Federalists, because they wanted more power given to the states.
Anti-Federalists, because they believed the Constitution was already perfect.
The state legislature passes a new law raising the sales tax. Some citizens want the people, not just the legislature, to have the final say. They gather signatures so voters across the state can vote directly on the law in the next election.
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A group of citizens believes the state should raise the minimum wage. Since lawmakers haven’t taken action, the group writes their own proposal and collects enough signatures to have it placed on the ballot for voters to decide.
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A mayor in a city has been accused of corruption. Many citizens are unhappy and want to remove the mayor before the end of the term. They sign a petition, and the issue is put on the ballot for voters to decide if the mayor should stay in office.
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Why might Southern states have supported the Three-Fifths Compromise?
It increased their representation in Congress by allowing part of the enslaved population to count.
It gave them more freedom to trade with other countries.
It required Northern states to pay Southern taxes.
It ended all debates about slavery in the Constitution.
What role did the Tea Act play in leading to the Revolutionary War?
It gave colonists cheaper tea and made them happy with Britain.
It required colonists to grow their own tea instead of importing it.
It gave the British East India Company control over tea sales, angering colonists and leading to protests like the Boston Tea Party.
It forced colonists to drink only coffee instead of tea.
Why did the Stamp Act anger many colonists and increase tensions with Britain?
It placed a tax on all legal documents, newspapers, and other paper goods without colonial representation in Parliament.
It raised taxes only on tea and sugar, which hurt colonial trade.
It required colonists to house British soldiers in their homes.
It banned colonial assemblies from making their own laws.
