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Government Fall Final Government 2025

Total questions: 84

Worksheet time: 42mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
An alliance of independent states.
a)
democracy
b)
autocracy
c)
parliamentary
d)
unitary
e)
confederation
2.
How many things are needed in order for a country to be considered a state?
a)
3
b)
4
c)
5
d)
6
e)
7
3.
Indicate what those things are that you need in order to be considered a STATE...
a)
population
b)
government
c)
boundaries
d)
sovereignty
e)
traditions
4.
United States is this form
a)
Unitary
b)
Confederate
c)
Federal
5.

Which type of government is most commonly found around the world?

a)

Unitary

b)

Confederate

c)

Federal

6.

A country ruled by a single leader is called what?

a)

democracy

b)

autocracy

7.

In which type of government do citizens typically lack freedoms?

a)

democracy

b)

dictatorship

8.

Which type of government is led by a king or queen who inherits the throne?

a)

republic

b)

monarchy

9.

There is no recognized authority or governing body over the people.

a)

democracy

b)

theocracy

c)

anarchy

d)

republic

10.

What is the minimum number of electoral votes a candidate needs to win the U.S. Presidential election?

a)

260

b)

270

c)

280

d)

300

11.

What is the primary goal of a political party?

a)

To influence government policy by winning elections

b)

To organize community service projects

c)

To draft new legislation independently

d)

To oversee corporate operations

12.
Support a “Human Life Amendment” to the Constitution to ban abortion in most circumstances.
a)
Democrat
b)
Republican
13.
Believe in many welfare programs.
a)
Democrat
b)
Republican
14.

Should the US take preemptive action against countries that pose a potential threat, even if they haven't acted aggressively yet?

a)

Democrat

b)

Republican

15.

Which political party is more likely to advocate for stricter gun control laws?

a)

Democrat

b)

Republican

16.
The government should not pay for peoples' health care.
a)
Democrat
b)
Republican
17.
During hard times, the government should help create jobs.
a)
Democrat
b)
Republican
18.
Focus on having a strong military.
a)
Democrat
b)
Republican
19.
Create a path for undocumented aliens (illegal immigrants) to earn citizenship.
a)
Democrat
b)
Republican
20.

An individual who supports maintaining established traditions and is wary of rapid changes in society, often advocating for minimal government intervention and the protection of private property.

a)

Progressive

b)

Conservative

21.

A person who supports reforms and advocates for changes in society and government policies; willing to embrace unconventional ideas and practices.

a)

Liberal

b)

Conservative

22.

Should the government increase its involvement in healthcare to ensure universal access for all citizens?

a)

Democrat

b)

Republican

23.
the symbol of the Democratic Party
a)
Donkey
b)
Elephant
24.
the symbol of the Republican Party
a)
Donkey
b)
Elephant
25.

What is the total number of electors in the U.S. Electoral College?

a)

253

b)

270

c)

525

d)

538

26.
How many votes are there in the Electoral College for the state of Iowa?
a)
3
b)
5
c)
6
d)
11
27.
On the map Republican states are..
a)
Red
b)
Blue
28.
On the map Democrat states are..
a)
Red
b)
Blue
29.
Electoral Votes for each states are determined by...
a)
2 senators and age of population
b)
2 senators and # of House of Representatives
c)
2 senators and # of people who showed up to vote
d)
2 senators and body state legislature
30.
What state holds the first caucus?
a)
Iowa
b)
New Jersey
c)
New Hampshire
d)
California
e)
Texas
31.

Which body casts the official votes that determine the outcome of the U.S. presidential election?

a)

The general public

b)

The Senate

c)

The Electoral College

d)

The Cabinet

32.
What is the Electoral College?
a)
A system for determining the popular vote
b)
A school for students to study advanced subjects
c)
A group of electors who choose the US president based on their state's vote.
d)
A college for presidential candidates
33.
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.
34.
A person having the right to vote or elect
a)
Constituent
b)
Election Day
c)
Electoral College
d)
Ballot Box
e)
Gubernatorial Election
35.

What do you call a person currently serving in an elected office?

a)

Incumbent

b)

Ballot

c)

Constituent

d)

Primary

e)

Mandate

36.

someone who seeks to be elected to a public office

a)

Candidate

b)

Polling Place

c)

Voter

d)

Constituent

e)

Elector

37.
a regularly scheduled local, state, or national election in which voters elect office holders
a)
General Election
b)
Candidate
c)
Incumbant
d)
Electoral College
e)
Ballot Box
38.
the involvement of common citizens in an issue or campaign.
a)
grassroots
b)
early money
c)
delegate
d)
absentee voting
e)
franchise
39.
a political subdivision in which the nation is divided for purposes of elected U.S. Representatives.
a)
congressional districts
b)
early money
c)
delegate
d)
absentee voting
e)
franchise
40.
face to face discussion of candidates’ views on issues
a)
debate
b)
campaign chest
c)
landslide
d)
issue
e)
bias
41.
an election in which a particular victorious candidate or party receives an overwhelming mass or majority of votes
a)
landslide
b)
campaign chest
c)
debate
d)
issue
e)
bias
42.

What is the term for a survey conducted immediately after voters have cast their ballots, aimed at predicting the election results?

a)

exit poll

b)

general election

c)

caucus

d)

ballot initiative

e)

referendum

43.

Which type of primary election allows only voters who are registered members of a party to participate in selecting that party's candidates?

a)

closed primary

b)

general election

c)

caucus

d)

runoff election

e)

open primary

44.

What is the type of primary election where voters are not restricted by their party affiliation?

a)

Open Primary

b)

General Election

c)

closed primary

d)

Caucus

e)

Ballot

45.

What is the term for selecting candidates from only one political party on a ballot?

a)

straight ticket voting

b)

split-ticket voting

c)

non-partisan

d)

running mate

e)

precinct

46.

What is the title given to the person who is chosen to be the vice presidential candidate in a U.S. presidential election?

a)

running mate

b)

incumbent

c)

elector

d)

delegate

e)

caucus

47.

What is another term for a voting district?

a)

precinct

b)

ballot

c)

caucus

d)

polling place

e)

ward

48.

What term describes voting for candidates of different parties for different offices in the same election?

a)

split-ticket voting

b)

straight ticket voting

c)

non-partisan

d)

running mate

e)

precinct

49.
Age- What one is it?
a)
Sociological
b)
Psychological
50.
Voter's group affiliations- example family and friends- What one is it?
a)
Sociological
b)
Psychological
51.
Income- What one is it?
a)
Sociological
b)
Psychological
52.
Single most important factor on who someone will vote for in an election?
a)
Age
b)
Income
c)
Party Identification
d)
Religion
e)
Friends/Families
53.
Lower Incomes- most likely to vote for what party?
a)
Democrat
b)
Republican
54.

Which political party do younger voters tend to support more?

a)

Democrat

b)

Republican

55.
What is the number one reason why people don't vote?
a)
Sick
b)
Transportation
c)
Too Busy
d)
Forgot
56.
Get ballot by email and send it in
a)
Internet
b)
Lever Machine
c)
Optical Scan
d)
Paper Ballot
e)
Electronic DRE
57.
Iowa requires you to register to vote.
a)
True
b)
False
58.
National elections see a greater turnout than state and local elections.
a)
True
b)
False
59.
Article 1
a)
Explains the powers and responsibilities of the legislative branch.
b)
Explains the relationship among states, and between the federal government states.
c)
Explains criteria for ratification.
d)
Explains the powers and responsibilities of the executive branch.
e)
Explains how to amend the Constitution.
60.
1st Amendment
a)
L. Freedom of speech, press, religion, assembly, protest
b)
A. Self-incrimination (don't have to tell on yourself)
c)
E. right to bear arms
d)
F. Gave black men the right to vote
61.
2nd Amendment
a)
E. right to bear arms
b)
A. Self-incrimination (don't have to tell on yourself)
c)
B. Gave citizens from D.C the right to vote
d)
C. “Extra Rights”- rights not listed in the Constitution do exist
e)
D. “Lame Duck” - presidential term starts January 20th
62.
8th Amendment
a)
U. No cruel and unusual punishment
b)
A. Self-incrimination (don't have to tell on yourself)
c)
B. Gave citizens from D.C the right to vote
d)
C. “Extra Rights”- rights not listed in the Constitution do exist
e)
L. Freedom of speech, press, religion, assembly, protest
63.
13th Amendment
a)
V. Abolishes slavery
b)
C. “Extra Rights”- rights not listed in the Constitution do exist
c)
T. Succession of President--- VP---- Speaker of the House
d)
U. No cruel and unusual punishment
e)
W. No quartering troops
64.
15th Amendment
a)
F. Gave black men the right to vote
b)
A. Self-incrimination (don't have to tell on yourself)
c)
B. Gave citizens from D.C the right to vote
d)
D. “Lame Duck” - presidential term starts January 20th
e)
E. right to bear arms
65.
19th Amendment
a)
P. Women’s suffrage- gave women the right to vote
b)
A. Self-incrimination (don't have to tell on yourself)
c)
B. Gave citizens from D.C the right to vote
d)
C. “Extra Rights”- rights not listed in the Constitution do exist
e)
K. Direct election of senators
66.
26th Amendment
a)
X.Voting Age 18
b)
F. Gave black men the right to vote
c)
S. Prohibition
d)
T. Succession of President--- VP---- Speaker of the House
e)
V. Abolishes slavery
67.
Article II
a)
Explains the powers and responsibilities of the executive branch.
b)
Explains the relationship among states, and between the federal government states.
c)
Explains the powers and responsibilities of the legislative branch.
d)
Explains criteria for ratification.
e)
Explains how to amend the Constitution.
68.
Article III
a)
Explains the powers and responsibilities of the judicial branch.
b)
Explains the relationship among states, and between the federal government states.
c)
Explains the powers and responsibilities of the legislative branch.
d)
Explains criteria for ratification.
e)
Explains the powers and responsibilities of the executive branch.
69.
Who are given reserved powers?
a)
National Government
b)
State Government
c)
Shared between the National and State Governments.
70.
Who are given concurrent powers?
a)
National Government
b)
State Government
c)
Shared between the National and State Governments.
71.
Who are given delegated powers?
a)
National Government
b)
State Government
c)
Shared between the National and State Governments.
72.
Expressed Powers
a)
Explicitly written in the Constitution.
b)
Not expressly stated by but reasonably suggested
c)
powers that belong to the federal government because it's a sovereign state
73.
Implied Powers
a)
Explicitly written in the Constitution.
b)
Not expressly stated by but reasonably suggested
c)
powers that belong to the federal government because it's a sovereign state
74.
People rule, people form the basis of all government power, need consent of the government to operate
a)
Popular Sovereignty
b)
Limited Government
c)
Separation of Powers
d)
Checks and Balances
e)
Judicial Review
75.
Powers divided and shared between the state and federal governments
a)
Federalism
b)
Popular Sovereignty
c)
Limited Government
d)
Separation of Powers
e)
Checks and Balances
76.
No government is all powerful, only do what the people give it power to do.
a)
Limited Government
b)
Popular Sovereignty
c)
Separation of Powers
d)
Checks and Balances
e)
Judicial Review
77.
What Article is the longest in the Constitution?
a)
Article 1
b)
Article 2
c)
Article 3
d)
Article 4
e)
Article5
78.
make treaties and deals with foreign countries
a)
Expressed/Implied (Federal Government)
b)
Reserved Powers
c)
Concurrent Powers
79.
Marriage Laws
a)
Expressed/Implied (Federal Government)
b)
Reserved Powers
c)
Concurrent Powers
80.
Provide an army and navy
a)
Expressed/Implied (Federal Government)
b)
Reserved Powers
c)
Concurrent Powers
81.
Run Public Schools
a)
Expressed/Implied (Federal Government)
b)
Reserved Powers
c)
Concurrent Powers
82.

Which level of government is responsible for issuing currency?

a)

Federal Government

b)

State Government

c)

Local Government

83.

Which level of government is responsible for regulating postal services?

a)

Federal Government

b)

State Government

c)

Local Government

84.
Conduct Elections and election procedures
a)
Expressed/Implied (Federal Government)
b)
Reserved Powers
c)
Concurrent Powers

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