WorksheetsGovernment Final Review
Total questions: 36
Worksheet time: 18mins
National, state, and local governments provide for the security of the people. This function is performed on the national level by —
funding state jails
maintaining a military
establishing a U.S. Supreme Court
overseeing a national police force
The citizens’ movement shown in the photograph effectively participated in the political process by —
serving on local city councils
organizing various protest marches
lobbying for constitutional changes
voting for African American candidates
A chief function of political parties is to —
conduct door to door surveys
nominate candidates for office
organize transportation to the polls
assist in monitoring overseas elections
The Declaration of Independence lists “Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness” as —
state’s rights
legislative duties
unalienable rights
governmental powers
The Founding Fathers chose to ensure religious freedom in the First Amendment in order to -
protect against the power of a government-sponsored religion
allow state governments to make laws restricting religious activities
ensure that future presidents of the United States would be Christian
guard against the spread of Catholicism as immigrants arrived in America
Which issue would most likely be regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)?
Chemical use in the workplace
Loud noise at construction sites
Use of pesticides to control insects
Recall of a defective consumer product
U.S. foreign policy decisions are most affected by the federal government’s responsibility for —
health care
national security
treaty negotiations
commerce regulations
Which major political tradition argues that a legitimate government is based on the consent of the governed?
Federalism
Common law
Natural rights
Republicanism
In his service at the Constitutional Convention, Alexander Hamilton argued that the Founders should establish a government characterized by —
a powerful aristocracy
a growing merchant class
a strong central authority
a loose confederation of states
How did ratification of the Seventeenth Amendment impact elections?
Senators must receive popular votes in their state to attain office.
All candidates for public office must disclose campaign donations.
Members of the Senate and House must respect federal term limits.
District borders for representation must reflect the decennial census.
What is a requirement to vote in the state of Texas?
Valid driver’s license
Proof of identification
Evidence of having paid taxes
Registration to a political party
Which of the following is a civic responsibility?
Providing for one’s family
Studying about public issues
Caring for and educating children
Choosing to live a healthy lifestyle
By adopting the Bill of Rights, the Founding Fathers demonstrated a belief in the importance of —
federalism
republicanism
individual rights
separation of powers
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is an example of a government agency that —
regulates businesses
collects administrative fees
protects consumer interests
advocates for benefits for labor
How did the decision of Miranda v. Arizona impact due process for accused persons?
Accused people now must be made aware of their rights.
Accused people now must be held in jail until trial.
Accused people now do not have to worry about a trial.
Accused people now may post a bond to be released from pre-trial detention.
When a judge defers actions to the legislative and executive branches, except for cases that are clearly unconstitutional, that judge is practicing —
judicial review
judicial restraint
judicial activism
judicial constructionism
Which issue would be handled in the federal court system?
Copyright cases
Misdemeanor cases
Marriage certificates
Automobile moving violations
Which kind of judicial decision-making acknowledges the power of judges to promote new social policy by overturning precedent?
Judicial restraint
Judicial activism
Judicial constitutionality
Judicial majority
Which group has the power to advise and consent on some executive decisions?
Senate
Congress
Supreme Court
House of Representatives
The U.S. policy of restricting American business in Cuba is an example of —
attempts to maintain worldwide control of economic resources
military interventions in a foreign country to resolve economic issues
ongoing actions to stop illegal immigration from a neighboring country
efforts to use economic strength to pressure a nation to change policies
One government action that can be taken to protect domestic industry from inexpensive foreign goods includes —
imposing tariffs on imports
establishing free trade zones
providing amnesty to foreign-born workers
granting foreign aid to underdeveloped nations
An important duty of the Cabinet is to —
select ambassadors
arrange state receptions
lead the major executive departments
recommend possible Supreme Court appointments
One way the U.S. Congress shapes international trade policy is by —
imposing tariffs
allowing patents
approving budget bills
setting income tax levels
Which power is exercised exclusively by the House of Representatives?
Approve treaties
Initiate revenue bills
Veto executive orders
Confirm appointments
Allowing the Virginia Plan as well as the New Jersey Plan to determine the structure of Congress resulted in a —
bicameral legislature
unicameral legislature
parliamentary system
national and state legislatures
One way the U.S. government limits the activities of private enterprise for public good is by —
enforcing patent protections
providing roads and bridges for commerce
restricting the development of monopolies
requiring insurance from automobile drivers
One way affirmative action affected American society was by —
increasing the minimum wage
creating sports programs for women
expanding healthcare to minority children
improving employment opportunities for minorities
How did the Supreme Court decision of Grutter v. Bollinger (2003) affect colleges and universities?
It required equal funding for women's sports and extracurricular programs.
It allowed student religious groups to limit membership to a particular religion.
It required colleges and universities to admit an equal number of men and women.
It confirmed the power of colleges and universities to consider race as a factor for admissions.
One result of the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 is —
citizens have limits on campaign donations
colleges consider race a factor in admissions
candidates for office are more racially diverse
federal contractors must be minority-owned businesses
How did the Supreme Court decision Hernandez v. Texas (1954) affect Mexican Americans in the United States?
Mexican Americans were recognized as having the right to vote.
Mexican Americans could not be denied access to Social Security benefits.
Mexican Americans could run as candidates from either party in all federal elections.
Mexican Americans were recognized as having the same civil rights protections as any other racial group.
State governments often allow governors to appoint officials who are usually elected when —
the legislature needs a quorum for voting
the speaker of the house position is vacant
an election results in a tie between the official candidates
a vacancy occurs in the middle of a term of an elected official
Federal and state legislators are most often chosen by —
petition
election
succession
appointment
How do sessions of the U.S. Congress differ from sessions of the Texas Legislature?
The U.S. Congress meets once a year; the Texas Legislature meets continually.
The U.S. Congress meets most of the year; the Texas Legislature meets every two years.
The U.S. Congress meets in a sixty-day session twice a year; the Texas Legislature meets in thirty-day sessions when called.
The U.S. Congress has unlimited session lengths; the Texas Legislature is limited to thirty days per year.
One similarity for both the U.S. President and many state executive leaders is the power to —
set term limits
veto legislation
remove Senators
appoint ambassadors
The Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution describes the rights possessed by —
women
minority groups
newly naturalized citizens
people accused of a crime
Which Founding Father demanded the U.S. Constitution describe the rights of states and individuals that the federal government should protect?
James Madison
George Mason
Roger Sherman
James Wilson
