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WorksheetsGovt R Unit 1 review
Total questions: 125
Worksheet time: 2hrs 40mins
How many senators does each state have?
Based on Population
Each state has 2
Each state has 1
Not all states have senators
How many members of the House does each state have
Not every state gets a member
Each state has 3
Based on population
Each state has 2
What part of congress try cases of impeachment?
House of Representatives
The President
FBI
Senate
Who elects each member of the House of Representatives?
The members of the Senate
Everyone in the USA
The members of each congressional districts
The population of each state
How long is the term for each Senator?
Two years
Six years
One four-year term
Two four-year terms
How long is a term for a member of the House of Representatives
Two years
Six Years
Two four-year terms
One year
Which part of congress elects the President in an electoral tie?
The Supreme court
Senate
There will be a re-vote
House of Representatives
Which part of congress initiate revenue bills?
Supreme court justices
The Senate
The President
The House of Representatives
All of the follow are responsibilities of the Legislative Branch?
Control of taxes and spending
Regulation of foreign and domestic commerce
Creation of Laws
All of these
Which part of the Legislative Branch ratifies treaties
Senate
House of Representatives
Supreme Court
The President
Which of the following best describes the bicameral structure of Congress?
A. It consists of two houses: the Senate and the House of Representatives.
B. It consists of three houses: the Senate, the House of Representatives, and the Supreme Court.
C. It consists of one house: the Senate.
D. It consists of one house: the House of Representatives.
What are the powers of Congress?
A. To declare war, coin money, and regulate commerce.
B. To interpret laws, appoint judges, and enforce executive orders.
C. To veto bills, appoint ambassadors, and ratify treaties.
D. To enforce laws, issue pardons, and command the military.
Who is the current Speaker of the House of Representatives?
A. Nancy Pelosi
B. Mitch McConnell
C. Chuck Schumer
D. Kevin McCarthy
Which of the following is a power of the Senate?
A. Hold impeachment trials and render a verdict.
B. Introducing revenue bills.
C. Initiating impeachment proceedings.
D. Approving treaties.
Who is the President of the Senate?
A. Vice President of the United States
B. Speaker of the House of Representatives
C. President pro tempore
D. Majority Leader of the Senate
Which of the following is a leadership position in Congress?
A. Majority Whip
B. Solicitor General
C. Secretary of State
D. Chief Justice
How many members are there in the House of Representatives?
A. 100
B. 435
C. 50
D. 535
Which of the following is a qualification to be a Senator?
A. Must be at least 30 years old.
B. Must be a natural-born citizen.
C. Must have served in the military.
D. Must have a law degree.
Who is the current Senate Majority Leader?
A. Chuck Schumer
B. Nancy Pelosi
C. Mitch McConnell
D. Kevin McCarthy
Which of the following is a power of the House of Representatives?
A. Ratifying treaties.
B. Confirming presidential appointments.
C. Initiating revenue bills.
D. Approving Supreme Court justices.
What are the qualifications for being a member of the House of Representatives?
30 years old, 9 years citizen, live in the US.
25 years old, 9 years a citizen, live the US.
25 years old, 7 years a citizen, live in the state you are representing.
35 years old, 7 years a citizen, live in the state you are representing.
How long is the term for a Senator?
7 years
9 years
2 years
4 years
How long is the term for a Representative in the House?
2 years
4 years
6 years
11 years
Who holds the true power in the Senate?
Speaker of the House
President of the Senate
President Pro Tempore
Majority & Minority Leaders
Who is responsible for keeping his/her party members "in line"?
The Whips
The Speaker of the House
The President of the Senate
The House Majority Leader
In Article II of the Constitution, the President was given which of the following powers?
Power to Borrow Money
Power to Coin Money
Power to Regulate Commerce
Power to Make Treaties
In Article II of the Constitution, the President was given which of the following powers?
Power to Make Recess Appointments
Power to Interpret Law
Power to Create Lower Courts
Power to Impeach
In Article II of the Constitution, the President was given which of the following powers?
Power to Naturalize Foreign Persons
Power to Declare War
Power to Enforce the Law
Power to Make Amendments
The _____ _____ is the formal body that elects the President and Vice President
Electoral College
Popular Vote
Legislative Branch
Supreme Court
Who usually administers the Oath of Office?
Chief Justice
Associate Justice
Vice President
Speaker of the House
Every state is a "winner-take-all" state in the Electoral College except for:
California and Nebraska
Nebraska and Minnesota
Nebraska and Missouri
Maine and Nebraska
In Article II of the Constitution, the President was given which of the following powers?
Pardoning Power
Power to Tax
Power of Judicial Review
Power of the Purse
Which of the following is first in line of the Presidential Succession?
Speaker of the House
Vice President
President pro-Tempore
Secretary of State
The President has the power to appoint the heads of executive departments and who else?
Supreme Court Justices
Members of Congress
Speaker of the House
President pro-Tempore
The President sets the foreign policy of the country and has the power to appoint ambassadors to other countries. This is part of which Presidential role?
Commander in Chief
Chief Administrator
Chief Diplomat
Chief Legislator
What does the Oath of Office require the President to "preserve, protect, and defend"?
Declaration of Independence
United States Economy
United States Constitution
National Security
What is the role of the members of the Presidential cabinet?
Confirm Presidential Appointments
Work with the Judiciary
Provide a barrier from Congress
Advise the President and lead Executive Departments
Which of the following is a qualification for President?
Must be a Democrat or Republican
Must be 45 years old
Must be 35 years old
Must be male
The National Popular Vote winner has always won the Electoral College
True
False
Each state receives Electoral votes equals to:
Its population
Its number of Senators
Its number of Representatives
Its number of Senators plus Representatives
The number of Electoral votes necessary for winning Presidency is:
538
270
26
275
The President gives a "State of the Union" speech to Congress every year. This is part of which Presidential role?
Chief of State
Chief Administrator
Chief Diplomat
Chief Legislator
In the event that no candidate reaches a majority of the Electoral votes, the race for the Presidency is decided:
By the Senate with each state getting one vote
By the Supreme Court
By the House of Representatives with each state getting one vote
By a potato sack race across the Washington Mall of the 2 top vote getters
Electors in the Electoral College meet:
The same day as the popular vote at their State Capital
The month after the popular vote at their State Capital
In Washington D.C. the same day as the popular vote
The day after the popular vote in Washington D.C.
An Elector that does not vote according to his State's popular vote is known as a/an
Faithless Elector
Fraudulent Elector
Persona non-grata
Worthless Elector
What does the executive branch do?
Make the laws
Enforce the laws
Rule on the constitutionality of laws
Who is the head of the Executive Branch?
Speaker of the House
President
Chief Justice
Secretary of State
How many terms may the president serve?
1
4
2
unlimited
If the President should die, who would become President?
Vice President
Speaker of the House
Attorney General
Secretary of State
How long is the President's term?
2 years
6 years
4 years
8 years
What are the requirements to be President? Check all that apply.
like jelly beans
be at least 35 years old
be a natural born citizen
be a veteran
Who is the Commander in Chief of the Military?
Congress
The President
The Secretary of War
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs
The President is the only member of the Executive Branch?
True
False
Who can call both houses of Congress into special session?
vice president
speaker of the house
chief justice
president
The purpose of the President's cabinet is to
advise and help the President
help make laws
advise congress
decide if laws make sense
Which of these is NOT a power of the president?
Commander in Chief
appoint ambassadors
declare war
grant pardons
Which Article of the Constitution creates the Executive Branch?
Article I
Article II
Article III
Article IV
Who is the only president to serve more than 2 terms of office?
George Washington
Benjamin Franklin
John Hancock
Franklin Delano Roosevelt
The President is elected by popular vote?
True
False
Who elects the President?
Common People
The little green men
State Legislatures
The Electoral College
To win the election the President has to get at least how many votes of the Electors?
435
270
All of them
100
Which of the following is a reason a President or all civil Officer might be impeached, and upon conviction of, removed from office? Check all that apply.
treason
bribery
other high crimes and misdemeanors
speeding
The Executive Branch is the most powerful branch of the US Government.
True
False
How many electors for the president are there?
All registered voters
The number of members of the House of Representatives, Senate, and electors for the District of Columbia.
Each state gets 2
each state gets 10
When does the President's term end?
first Tuesday in March
at noon on January 20th
in the middle of the night
on the fourth Thursday in November
Judicial power and jurisdiction: What is the primary function of the judicial branch?
Collect taxes
Enforce the law
Make new laws
Interpret and apply the law
Judicial power and jurisdiction: What types of cases fall under the jurisdiction of the federal courts?
Cases involving local ordinances
Cases involving traffic violations
Cases involving federal law, disputes between states, and cases involving citizens of different states
Cases involving family law disputes
Judicial power and jurisdiction: What is the significance of the concept of judicial power?
The significance of the concept of judicial power is to collect taxes and regulate commerce
The significance of the concept of judicial power is to make laws and enforce them
The significance of the concept of judicial power is to appoint government officials
The significance of the concept of judicial power is that it allows the courts to ensure justice, protect individual rights, and maintain the balance of power within the government.
Supreme Court and lower courts: How many justices serve on the Supreme Court?
5
9
12
7
Supreme Court and lower courts: What is the role of the lower courts in the federal judicial system?
Writing and passing federal laws
Hearing and deciding cases not within the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court
Overturning Supreme Court decisions
Appointing Supreme Court justices
Supreme Court and lower courts: What is the process for appointing federal judges?
Nomination by the President, confirmation by the House of Representatives, and appointment by the President
Nomination by the President, confirmation by the Supreme Court, and appointment by the President
Nomination by the President, confirmation by the Senate, and appointment by the President
Nomination by the Senate, confirmation by the President, and appointment by the Senate
Judicial review: What is the power of judicial review and how does it impact the other branches of government?
The power of judicial review only applies to the legislative branch
The power of judicial review has no impact on the other branches of government
The power of judicial review allows the judiciary to create new laws
The power of judicial review allows the judiciary to review and potentially invalidate laws or actions of the executive and legislative branches if they are found to be unconstitutional.
Judicial review: Provide an example of a landmark Supreme Court case that demonstrates the use of judicial review.
Marbury v. Madison
Brown v. Board of Education
Roe v. Wade
Citizens United v. FEC
Role of the judiciary in government: How does the judiciary act as a check on the power of the other branches of government?
By appointing the President
By controlling the military
By interpreting laws and determining if they are constitutional, and by declaring laws or actions of the other branches unconstitutional.
By creating new laws
Role of the judiciary in government: What is the significance of an independent judiciary in a democratic government?
Ensures the protection of individual rights, checks the power of the executive and legislative branches, and upholds the rule of law.
Serves as the head of the military
Has the power to appoint new government officials
Creates new laws and regulations
What political office is held for life?
President
Senator
Supreme Court Judge
Principal
What branch of government is in charge of the punishment for treason?
Supreme court
Lower Courts
President
Congress
Who can formally charge you with treason?
Supreme Court
Congress
Judge Lujan
Joe Biden
Who settles disputes between states?
Executive Branch
Legislative Branch
Judicial branch
House of Representatives
How is treason describe as?
Opposing
Levying
Donation
Serving
Who organizes the lower Courts?
The President
Congress
The Jury
The judicial branch
What position is held for life?
President
The Supreme Court
Lower Court Judge
House Rep
What does articles III of the constitution establishes?
Judicial Branch
Executive Branch
Legislative Branch
Superintended
Can the Supreme court rule on Impeachment?
Yes
No
Who can judge you and charge you for treason?
Supreme court and Congress
President and Supreme
Police chief and congress
Principal and parents
Which of the following best fit with the Virginia Plan? Select all that apply.
Favored large states
Favored small states
Representation based on population
Each state receives one vote
Which of the following best explains the New Jersey Plan? Select all that apply.
Favored by large states
Created two house legislature
Each state got one vote
Favored small states
Which compromise created a two house legislature with one house based on population and one house with equal representation?
Three-Fifths Compromise
New Jersey Plan
Great Compromise
Virginia Plan
Under the Three-Fifths Compromise, how many slaves counted for taxation and representation purposes?
Five out of three
Three out of five
None of them
All of them
News should be reliable. What is the definition of reliable?
The source is consistently accurate in information and truthfulness.
The source is inconsistently valid in information and truthfulness.
The source aligns with my personal beliefs and reflects the values of my political party.
The source is interesting, with colorful photos and engaging video.
The purpose of news literacy is to:
determine whether a story is something I should care about.
determine the meaning of the words in a story.
determine if the information I am reading is reliable and valid.
determine if the story is relevant to me.
Check all of the answers that apply. Reliable information is information that
all of these answers offer a definition of reliable information.
allows news consumers to make a decision and is actionable.
allows news consumers to share responsibly with others.
helps news consumers determine what is true.
If the speaker is a celebrity, you can believe what they are saying is valid and true.
true
false
in the news, bias means that
the news outlet presents both sides of the issue.
the news outlet shows prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another, usually in a way considered to be unfair.
the news outlet does not show prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another, usually in a way considered to be unfair.
none of the above
In the Dark Ages, how were books produced?
Books were not produced in the dark ages.
Books were carved into stone tablets.
Books were copied by hand by people known as monks.
Books were copied by hand by women who were imprisoned.
The Gutenberg printing press truly changed the world. Which answer best summarizes how the invention of the printing press leads to world change?
The Gutenberg printing press allows schools to begin teaching reading.
The Gutenberg printing press allows for the development of an alphabet. Before the printing press, people only wrote in hieroglyphs.
The Gutenberg printing press allowed for mass production of books, leading to an explosion of ideas being shared.
The Gutenberg press was used to mass-produce the bible, which led to an expansion of religious ideas.
Which is the best summary of the role of the printing press?
The printing allows for the spread of new ideas, which cause widespread reforms throughout society and religious communities.
The printing press allows for the development of public schools and increased reading ability.
The printing press allows for more creative thinking, as novel begin to be published in 1600.
The printing press allows for language growth, leading to the creation of five new languages in Europe.
After the development of the printing press, the next major development in communication was the radio.
true
false
Beyond the Gutenberg printing press, there were four major revolutions in communication. The development of the Gutenberg press was the first major revolution, what is the last?
The last revolutionary change came with the development of TV.
The last revolutionary change came with the development of t cellular phones in the 1980s.
The last revolutionary change came with the development of social media and electronic technology for idea-sharing.
The last revolutionary change came with the development of live radio broadcasting.
