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Q2 CIVICS EOC REVIEW

Total questions: 180

Worksheet time: 7hrs 37mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The Federalists argued that Congress had the ability to pass all laws that are "necessary and proper." According to the Federalists, what does this mean?

a)

Congress has the power to do anything that it wants to do

b)

Congress has the power to pass things that are needed to accomplish the requirements of the Constitution

2.

Which best describes the economic differences between the Federalists and Democratic Republicans in the early 1800's?

a)

Federalists and Democratic-Republicans both agreed that the United States should not industrialize.

b)

Democratic-Republicans supported the creation of the national ban whereas Federalist felt it was unconstitutional.

c)

Democratic-Republicans favored the small farmer whereas Federalists favored manufacturing.

d)

Democratic-Republicans favored a nation based on industry whereas the Federalist favored agriculture.

3.

What political party supported strict interpretation of the Constitution?

a)

Democratic-Republicans

b)

Anti-Federalists

c)

Federalist

d)

Anti-Secessionists

4.

Select the first two major political parties of the United States. (Chose 2 that apply).

a)

Democrats

b)

Federalists

c)

Democratic-Republicans

d)

Republicans

5.
The United States has a 
a)
two-party  system.
b)
multi-party system.
c)
one-party system.
6.
What are the two major parties in America?
a)
Democrats & Libertarians
b)
Liberals & Conservatives
c)
Democrats & Republicans
d)
Libertarians & Republicans
7.

Which party is generally considered to be more conservative?

a)

Democratic Party

b)

Republican Party

8.

The two-party system in America has historical roots as far back as the...

a)

Cold War

b)

Ratification of the Constitution

c)

Civil War.

d)

Articles of Confederation

9.

Which of these is the strongest, long term psychological factor that influences how most people vote?

a)

party identification

b)

candidates

c)

issues

10.
Which of these items is NOT associated with the Republican party?
a)
Right
b)
Red
c)
Elephant
d)
Liberal
11.

Many citizens report their reason for not voting is that they don't have a sense of ________. In other words, they feel like their vote "doesn't really count."

a)

political efficacy

b)

political socialization

c)

transient

d)

literacy

12.
What age group has the highest voter apathy or low voter turnout?
a)
55-60 year olds
b)
40-45 year olds
c)
30-35 year olds
d)
18-21 year olds
13.

What was George Washington's view of political parties?

a)

He believed they were necessary

b)

He believed they helped to strengthen the government

c)

He believed that all citizens should be required to join them

d)

He believed they were harmful & divisive

14.

Who created the Federalist Party?

a)

Jefferson

b)

Adams

c)

Hamilton

d)

Madison

15.

Who supported the Federalist Party?

a)

Bankers & businessmen

b)

Preachers & ministers

c)

Farmers

d)

Immigrants

16.

Federalists believed in a "loose interpretation" of the Constitution, which means they believed that:

a)

government power should be limited

b)

the government should be divided into three branches

c)

the government should have more power

d)

only the rich should have the power

17.

Who started the Democratic Republican Party?

a)

Jefferson

b)

Adams

c)

Hamilton

d)

Madison

18.

Who supported the Democratic Republican Party?

a)

Bankers & businessmen

b)

Preachers & ministers

c)

Farmers

d)

Immigrants

19.

Democratic Republicans believed in a "strict interpretation" of the Constitution, which means they believed that:

a)

government power should be limited

b)

the government should be divided into three branches

c)

the government should have more power

d)

only the rich should have the power

20.

Minority groups and women have fought for suffrage throughout the 1800s and 1900s. What is suffrage?

a)

Citizenship

b)

Equality

c)

Freedom of speech

d)

The right to vote

21.

Which political party believes in the highest degree of personal and economic freedom with minimal government intervention?

a)

democrats

b)

republicans

c)

libertarians

d)

green party

22.

The United States has a ____________________ political system.

a)

one-party

b)

two-party

c)

three-party

d)

four-party

23.

The United States only has two political parties, Republican and Democrat?

a)

True

b)

False

24.

Parties that challenges the two major parties (examples: Green Party, Libertarians, etc.) are known as?

a)

Third Parties

b)

Conservatives

c)

Liberals

d)

Don't exist

25.

The "left" side of the political spectrum; usually describing Democrats

a)

Conservative

b)

Liberal

26.

Thomas Jefferson was a member of the:

a)

Federalist Party

b)

Democrat - Republican Party

c)

Independent Party

d)

Tea Party

27.

John Adams was a member of the

a)

Federalist Party

b)

Democrat - Republican Party

c)

Independent Party

d)

Tea Party

28.

What constitutional clause allowed for loose interpretation of the Constitution by the Federalists?

a)

The Three-Fifths Clause

b)

The "Necessary and Proper" Clause

c)

The Jamestown Clause

d)

The Clause of 1850

29.

Third parties often bring attention to specific issues that major parties may overlook

a)

True

b)

False

30.

While third parties rarely win national elections due to the "winner-takes-all" electoral system, they can affect outcomes by drawing votes away from major parties.

a)

True

b)

False

31.

a person running for political office

a)

political party

b)

third party

c)

society

d)

candidate

32.

a written statement of the goals of a political party

a)

party platform

b)

political party

c)

political system

d)

society

33.

an organization that tries to get political power by electing members to public office so that their political ideas can become laws or policies

a)

candidate

b)

political party

c)

party platform

d)

two-party system

34.

The "donkey" and the "elephant" represent which of these?

a)

American qualities of stubbornness and memory

b)

animals that became extinct during colonization

c)

the two major political parties in the United States

d)

the original choices for the symbol of the United States

35.

What is the primary goal of political parties?

a)

to encourage conservative values

b)

to get their candidates elected

c)

to promote liberal values

d)

to help the poor

36.

Originally published in 1876, this Thomas Nast cartoon in Harper's Weekly magazine shows

a)

That the lion was the symbol of the Democratic Party

b)

That politicians were able to cooperate after the Civil War

c)

Americans were worried about the treatment of animals in the west

d)

the symbols of the two main political parties in the United States

37.

Which pair contributed to the development of political parties in the United States?

a)

Continental Army & English Army

b)

George Washington & Paul Revere

c)

Virginia Plan & New Jersey Plan

d)

Thomas Jefferson & Alexander Hamilton

38.

The first political parties in the United States formed mainly in response to disagreements over -

a)

taxation without representation

b)

the doctrine of judicial review

c)

territorial expansion to the west

d)

the extent of federal power

39.

Match the following leader to the political party

a)

Andrew Jackson

1.

Democrats

b)

Alexander Hamilton

2.

Federalists

c)

Abraham Lincoln

3.

Republicans

d)

Thomas Jefferson

4.

Democratic-Republicans

40.

The U.S. Constitution outlines the purpose and responsibilities of political parties.

a)

True

b)

False

41.

No party affiliation; vote based on issues/ideas, not along party lines

a)

Democrats

b)

Independent (NPA)

c)

Republican

d)

Green

42.

What is a two party system?

a)

Two events are scheduled at the same time

b)

This refers to Communism and Socialism

c)

Refers to having third parties and dominant parties

d)

Political system consisting of two major parties, Democrats and Republicans

43.

The DEMOCRATIC PARTY formed first in 1828 and elected Andrew Jackson. The Democrats rival became the Whig Party until the 1850s when many former Whigs and others' who opposed the expansion of (a)   formed the Republican party.

44.

How often does the United States hold a presidential election?

a)

Every 5 Years

b)

Every 3 Years

c)

Every 4 Years

d)

Every 6 Years

45.

Party nominees are to primaries as the President is to the _______.

a)

Electoral College

b)

Popular vote

c)

Nominating conventions

d)

Vice president

46.

Rita mentions that money is the cornerstone of any campaign. What is a synonym for "cornerstone?"

a)

minor element

b)

essential part

c)

final component

d)

simplest aspect

47.

9) Place these events in chronological order: A) general election; B) primaries and caucuses; C) national convention; D) Inauguration Day.

A B C D

a)

C, D, B, A

b)

C, B, A, D

c)

B, A, C, D

d)

B, C, A, D

48.

The President of the United States must have won:

a)

the California primary

b)

more swing states than other candidates

c)

the hearts of the people

d)

at least 270 electoral votes

49.

Winning which state would give the biggest electoral boost to a presidential candidate?

a)
b)
c)
d)
50.

"America is becoming less democratic. It is getting more difficult for an average person to run for office. Only rich people can serve in the government." Which of these BEST explains this opinion?

a)

Number of elections

b)

Influence of lobbyists

c)

High campaign costs

d)

Expensive registration fees

51.

What role is this newspaper playing in the election process?

a)

Highlighting issues

b)

Identifying candidates

c)

Publishing editorials

d)

Providing a forum for voters

52.

What would best replace the question mark in this web?

a)

Analyzing election results

b)

Holding debates

c)

Conducting voter surveys

d)

Recognizing bias

53.

PAC stands for -

a)

Politics and Commutators

b)

Politics Authoring Committee

c)

Political Action Committee

d)

Political Artifact College

54.

The number of senators and representatives a state has is equal to that states:

a)

Population

b)

Geographical size

c)

Electoral votes

d)

Popular votes

55.

Which statement best completes the shaded area in the Venn diagram?

a)

Reflect fundamental conservative views

b)

Believe in little government involvement in the economy

c)

Reflect fundamental liberal views

d)

Main goal is to organize to win elections

56.

How does a presidential candidate win the presidential election?

a)

By winning a majority of the popular votes

b)

By winning a majority of the electoral votes

c)

By winning a majority of the states

d)

By winning a majority of the votes from members of Congress

57.

What kind of elections has the highest voter turnout?

a)

Presidential Elections

b)

Congressional Elections

c)

Local Elections

d)

State Elections

58.

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

a)

Wins

b)

Votes in

c)

Runs in

d)

Reports on

59.

Delegates cast their official votes for nominees at:

a)

Party conventions

b)

Polling places

c)

Campaign speeches

d)

Caucus meetings

60.
Which series shows the correct sequence of steps to becoming President of the United States?
a)
Convention, Primary, General Election, Inauguration
b)
Primary, Convention, General Election, Electoral College Vote
c)
Primary, Electoral College Vote, General Election, Convention
d)
Primary, General Election, Inauguration, Electoral College Vote
61.
What determines the number of electoral votes held by a state?
a)
The number of Senators the state has
b)
The number of members the state has in the House of Representatives
c)
The size of the state's TOTAL Congressional representation (Reps + Senators)
d)
The number of square miles in a state
62.
An election where only those voters registered with that particular political party may vote to select a particular candidate.
a)
open primary
b)
closed primary
c)
open general
d)
closed genreal
63.
An election where anyone of any political party affiliation may vote to select a candidate for a particular party
a)
open primary
b)
closed primary
c)
open general
d)
closed general
64.
When is each political party's candidate officially nominated?
a)
At the finish of the California primary
b)
When his/ her party holds their official vote
c)
At the party's national convention
d)
On election day
65.
During the inauguration, what does the new president promise to uphold and defend?
a)
The flag of the United States
b)
The military
c)
The Constitution
d)
The Union
66.
Which of these is NOT a constitutional requirement to be President
a)
Must be at least 35 years old
b)
Must have been born in the United States
c)
Must have been a resident for 14 years
d)
Must be a natural born citizen
67.
Which of these is an accurate difference between Primaries and Caucuses
a)
Primaries are to elect party candidates while caucuses are during the general election
b)
Caucuses are to elect party candidates while Primaries are during the general election
c)
Caucuses are a public voting system where candidates are discussed and Primaries are formal voting
d)
Primaries and Caucuses are both used during the general election
68.

Officially supporting a product, idea or person

a)

Bias

b)

Propaganda

c)

Endorsing

d)

Testimonial

69.

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

70.

A candidate must win (a)   electoral votes to win the presidential election.

71.

States that historically vote Republican in Presidential Elections are known as

a)
blue states
b)
red states
c)
purple states
d)
yellow states
72.

States that historically vote Democratic in Presidential Elections are known as

a)
blue states
b)
red states
c)
purple states
d)
yellow states
73.

Before a general election in November, all candidates seeking elected office must get the nomination from their party, which is called?

a)

Primary Election

b)

Presidential Election

c)

Mid-Term Election

d)

Off-Year Election

74.

In order to be able to vote in America, you must?:​ (a)   ​ (b)   ​ (c)   ​ (d)   ​

Choose from the below words
Be a U.S. citizen
Be at least 18
Be a resident of the state
Be a registered voter
Not have a felony record
75.

In which type of election do voters choose a party’s candidates for the general election(it narrows down their candidates)?

(a)  

Choose from the below words

local election

national election

primary election

special election

76.

A candidate for national office often appeals to the MOST citizens by:

a)

Meeting with foreign leaders

b)

Belonging to a third party

c)

Holding moderate views

d)

Leading an activist group

77.

What are the two most common reasons why some people do not vote? (Choose two answers)

a)

Failure to register

b)

Lack of interest in the election

c)

Can't decide which candidate is the best

d)

Out of town on election day

e)

Not enough money

78.

Choose three groups that are most likely to vote

a)

18-25 year olds

b)

College graduates

c)

50-65 year olds

d)

High School drop outs

e)

Individuals who make more than $100,000 a year

79.

Which of the following are groups that form because of a common goal; they support a specific issue and work in large numbers to get their issue recognized by the government?

a)

Federalists

b)

Interest Groups

c)

Representatives

d)

Electors

80.

Who do lobbyists attempt to influence?

a)

The media

b)

Interest groups

c)

Lawmakers

d)

Military Members

81.

What must a citizen do before they are able to vote in an election?

a)

register for the selective service

b)

take the oath of allegiance

c)

register to vote

d)

contribute to the common good

82.

What is suffrage?

a)

a political party

b)

the right to be a citizen

c)

the right to vote

d)

how someone gets elected to office

83.

The United States prides itself on being a democracy which is a government where the ultimate authority lies with ___

a)

the citizens of the nation

b)

be President

c)

the monarchy of the country

84.

What is one of the most important responsibilites that citizens have?

a)

obey laws

b)

pay taxes

c)

register and vote

d)

be informed citizens

85.

Vocab term: A process of voting, in writing and typically in secret

a)

Ballot

b)

Election

c)

Primary

d)

Caucus

e)

Campaign

86.

Vocab term: Work in an organized and active way toward a particular goal, typically a political or social one

a)

Ballot

b)

Election

c)

Primary

d)

Caucus

e)

Campaign

87.

This is an area where there is a large number of undecided voters (also known as swing states or battleground states)

a)

red and blue states

b)

blue collar and white collar

c)

toss up states

88.

After primaries and caucuses are over, political parties host what kind of mass meeting to choose their candidate to represent the party in the general election.

a)

Regional convention

b)

National convention

c)

National seminar

d)

Regional Seminar

89.

To vote in the United States you must be at least

a)

16

b)

18

c)

21

d)

25

90.

In what month does the General Election in the United States take place?

a)

October

b)

November

c)

December

d)

January

91.

What is NOT an example of media?

a)

School

b)

Television

c)

Radio

d)

Internet

92.

What amendment gives media the right to report on what's going on in government without government interference?

a)

1st amendment

b)

2nd amendment

c)

3rd amendment

d)

9th amendment

93.

The media acts as (a)   by questioning government officials and holding them accountable for their actions

94.

A form of public communication that provides biased and one-sided information is called

a)

Symbolism

b)

Propaganda

c)

Facts

d)

Generalities

95.

An image that stands for an idea is called

a)

Symbolism

b)

Propaganda

c)

Fact

d)

Generalities

96.

A prejudice in favor of or against something is called

a)

Propaganda

b)

Symbolism

c)

Bias

d)

Fact

97.

It is believed we are a LESS informed society because of the access of digital media and that we have information at any time. Why is this true? 

a)

Most people don't pay attention to what is really important in the news.

b)

Social media tends to be gossipy news and not hard news topics

c)

People have stopped watching the news because it is so negative

d)

All of the above answers are correct. 

98.

There are less people reading the newspaper today than ever before. More people are getting their news on television, their phones or the internet.

a)

True

b)

False

99.

We are guaranteed our ________ in the First Amendment to the Constitution. 

a)

Right to healthcare

b)

Right to fair wages in work

c)

Freedom of the press

100.

BONUS: The _____ court case established truth as a defense in a court of law. He was arrested for sedition or lying about the government but was found not guilty. 

a)

Alexander Hamilton

b)

OJ Simpson

c)

John Peter Zenger

101.

What is censorship?

a)

The suppression or control of information, speech, or artistic expression by a governing body or authority.

b)

The act of censoring oneself voluntarily to avoid controversy or backlash.

c)

The act of preserving and protecting information, speech, or artistic expression by a governing body or authority.

d)

The promotion or encouragement of information, speech, or artistic expression by a governing body or authority.

102.

What is whistleblower protection?

a)

Legal consequences for individuals who report illegal or unethical activities.

b)

Financial compensation for individuals who report illegal or unethical activities.

c)

Protection for individuals who engage in illegal or unethical activities.

d)

Legal safeguards for individuals who report illegal or unethical activities.

103.

Which amendment in the United States Constitution protects freedom of the press?

a)

Fourth Amendment

b)

Second Amendment

c)

Tenth Amendment

d)

First Amendment

104.

The activity or profession of writing for newspapers, magazines, or news websites or preparing news to be broadcast.

a)

Accusation

b)

Slander

c)

Jeopardy

d)

Journalism

105.
Written defamation of a person's character, reputation, business, or property rights
a)
censorship
b)
libel
c)
defamation
d)
slander
106.
The right to publish newspapers, magazines, and other materials without government restriction
a)
Freedom of the Press
b)
ethics and morality
c)
digital citizenship
d)
kindness to others
107.

Harming someone's reputation by printing lies

a)

libel

b)

slander

c)

petition

d)

censorship

108.

Which of the following is a form of speech protected by the First Amendment?

a)

telling lies about someone

b)

criticizing the government

c)

remaining silent when arrested

d)

provoking a riot

109.
The view that a significant part of the public has about an issue is called
a)
public spotlight
b)
public opinion
c)
public policy
d)
public agenda
110.
How is public opinion measured? 
a)
sample
b)
polls
c)
public opinion
d)
Public policy
111.
_____________ is all the types of communication that can reach a large number of people.
a)
Newspapers
b)
News Channels
c)
Mass Media
d)
The Internet
112.
A person who conducts a poll is called a _________.
a)
public opinion taker
b)
Public liasion
c)
person
d)
pollster
113.

Factors that influence an individual's political attitudes, opinions, and beliefs (Check all that apply)

a)

Gender/Ethnicity

b)

Family

c)

School

d)

News/Media

114.

The difference between what the sample results show and what the true result would be if everyone had been interviewed

a)

Political Socialization

b)

Intensity

c)

Sampling Error

d)

Public Agenda

115.

The news media can influence this by highlighting issues perceived as meriting public attention

a)

Political Socialization

b)

Sampling

c)

Fourth Estate

d)

Public Agenda

116.

Keeping citizens informed and holding leaders accountable is the primary role of the

a)

Public Agenda

b)

Sampling

c)

Media

d)

Conservative

117.

When you are looking for a reliable source, what should it include?

a)

claim, reasons, and evidence

b)

author name, date, and cited sources

c)

plagiarized information

d)

primary and secondary sources

118.

A firsthand account of an event given by someone who was actually at the event is considered a...

a)

primary source

b)

secondary source

c)

Wikipedia entry

d)

Google search

119.

The promise from the Preamble that describes our military is ___.

a)

provide for the common defense

b)

insure domestic tranquility

c)

form a more perfect union

d)

secure the blessings of liberty

120.

The promise from the Preamble that describes our freedom is ___.

a)

secure the blessings of liberty

b)

provide for the common defense

c)

insure domestic tranquility

d)

promote the general welfare

121.

The promise from the Preamble that mentions the idea of fairness is ___.

a)

promote the general welfare

b)

insure domestic tranquility

c)

establish justice

d)

provide for the common defense

122.

The promise from the Preamble that describes peace in our country is ___.

a)

establish justice

b)

provide for the common defense

c)

promote the general welfare

d)

insure domestic tranquility

123.
Dividing the government into 3 specific branches is called?
a)
Checks and Balances
b)
Tri-Government Balance
c)
Pyramid of Power
d)
Separation of Powers
124.
The theory of government where one branch has power to keep another branch of government from becoming too powerful is called?
a)
Separation of Powers
b)
Checks and Balances
c)
Limited Government
d)
Constitutional Government
125.

The Preamble gives...

a)

goals of the Constitution

b)

Peace and safety to the people

c)

federalism

d)

Separation of Power

126.

"We the People" refers to

a)

Popular Sovereignty

b)

safety to the people

c)

the Legislative

d)

Separation of Power

127.

Who is known as the "Father of the Constitution"

a)

James Madison

b)

George Washington

c)

Abraham Lincoln

d)

Joe Biden

128.

Which of the following is not one of the 5 principles (main ideas) of the Constitution?

a)

Popular sovereignty

b)

limited government

c)

Anti-federalism

d)

separation of power

e)

Checks and Balance

129.

What is the Constitution also known as?

a)

Supreme law of the land

b)

popular sovereignty

c)

The Preamble

d)

The Articles of Confederation

130.

Which branch is made of The House of Representatives and Senate?

a)

Legislative

b)

Executive

c)

Judicial

131.

Which branch is made up of the President, Vice President, and the Cabinet?

Hint; they also enforce the laws

a)

Legislative

b)

Executive

c)

Judicial

132.

Which branch is made up of the Supreme, Appeals, and District Court?

Hint; they also interpret the laws

a)

Legislative

b)

Executive

c)

Judicial

133.

What does "We the People..." mean?

a)

The people create the government and give the government its power

b)

The government has to keep laws fair and protect rights

c)

The government has to help make the country better and stronger

d)

The government has to keep peace in the country

134.

What does "...insure domestic tranquility..." mean?

a)

The people create the government and give the government its power

b)

The government has to keep laws fair and protect rights

c)

The government has to help make the country better and stronger

d)

The government has to keep peace in the country

135.

What does "...in order to form a more perfect union..." mean?

a)

The people create the government and give the government its power

b)

The government has to keep laws fair and protect rights

c)

The government has to help make the country better and stronger

d)

The government has to keep peace in the country

136.

What does "...promote the general welfare..." mean?

a)

The government has to protect people and keep them safe

b)

The government has to help people to be happy and healthy

c)

The government has to make sure people are free now and in the future

d)

The people approve of the Constitution and the government it creates

137.

What does "...secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity..." mean?

a)

The government has to protect people and keep them safe

b)

The government has to help people to be happy and healthy

c)

The government has to make sure people are free now and in the future

d)

The people approve of the Constitution and the government it creates

138.

What does "...do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America..." mean?

a)

The government has to protect people and keep them safe

b)

The government has to help people to be happy and healthy

c)

The government has to make sure people are free now and in the future

d)

The people approve of the Constitution and the government it creates

139.

The first part of the Constitution is known as _____________.

a)

Preamble

b)

Bill of Rights

c)

Article I

d)

Article II

e)

Article III

140.

Article I detailed the development and powers of ___________________.

a)

Legislative Branch

b)

Executive Branch

c)

Judicial Branch

d)

Relations among states

e)

Amending the Constitution

141.

Article II detailed the development and powers of ___________________.

a)

Legislative Branch

b)

Executive Branch

c)

Judicial Branch

d)

Relations among states

e)

Amending the Constitution

142.

Article III detailed the development and powers of ___________________.

a)

Legislative Branch

b)

Executive Branch

c)

Judicial Branch

d)

Relations among states

e)

Amending the Constitution

143.

Article IV detailed how states treated each other (ex. Full Faith & Credit Clause, Extradition Clause).

a)

Bill of Rights

b)

The Supremacy Clause

c)

Ratification of the Constitution

d)

Relations among states

e)

Amending the Constitution

144.

Article V detailed the process of changing the Constitution.

a)

Bill of Rights

b)

The Supremacy Clause

c)

Ratification of the Constitution

d)

Relations among states

e)

Amending the Constitution

145.

Article VI detailed that all debts of the AOC were still valid and the Constitution, Federal Laws, and Treaties are absolute in conflicts between state and national law.

a)

Bill of Rights

b)

The Supremacy Clause

c)

Ratification of the Constitution

d)

Relations among states

e)

Amending the Constitution

146.

Article VII detailed required approval of the Constitution

a)

Bill of Rights

b)

The Supremacy Clause

c)

Ratification of the Constitution

d)

Relations among states

e)

Amending the Constitution

147.

The introduction to the Constitution is called the ___.

a)

Articles of Confederation

b)

Declaration of Independence

c)

Bill of Rights

d)

Preamble

148.

According to the Preamble, the authority of the federal government comes from the ___.

a)

electoral college

b)

states

c)

people

d)

President

149.

What definition below represents the idea "Federalism" built into our Constitution?

a)

Assigning the legislative, executive, and judicial powers of government into different bodies

b)

Separate branches that are empowered to prevent actions by other branches

c)

A system within the United States Government where power is separated and shared between the National Government & The States

150.

Gives the federal (national, central, country) government the final say and says it is more powerful than the state government if there are any disagreements

a)

Supremacy Clause

b)

Necessary and Proper Clause

c)

Santa Clause

d)

Elastic Clause

151.
Which branch of government enforces laws
a)
Legislative
b)
Executive
c)
Judicial
152.
Which branch of government makes the laws
a)
Legislative
b)
Executive
c)
Judicial
153.

Which branch of government's job is to interpret laws?

a)

legislative

b)

judicial

c)

executive

d)

congress

154.

How long does a Supreme Court Judge serve?

a)

4 years

b)

2 years

c)

6 years

d)

Life

155.

the belief that government is subject to the will of the people

a)

popular soveriegnty

b)

limited government

c)

enumerated power

d)

reserved power

156.

power specifically given Congress in the Constitution

a)

enumerated power

b)

reserved power

c)

concurrent power

d)

limited government

157.

power belonging only to the states

a)

reserved power

b)

enumerated powere

c)

concurrent power

d)

popular sovereignty

158.

power shared by the states and federal government

a)

concurrent power

b)

reserved power

c)

enumerated power

d)

separation of powers

159.

power not enumerated in the Constitution but suggested in its language

a)

implied power

b)

concurrent power

c)

separation of powers

d)

reserved power

160.

power of the court to judge whether or not actions of other branches are constitutional

a)

judicial review

b)

due process

c)

concurrent power

d)

reserved power

161.

the legal rules and procedures the government must observe before depriving a person of life, liberty, or property

a)

due process

b)

equal protection

c)

naturalization

d)

judicial review

162.

issue drivers' licenses

a)

Enumerated

b)

Reserved

c)

Concurrent

163.

Levy taxes (make and collect)

a)

Enumerated

b)

Reserved

c)

Concurrent

164.

Impose tariffs (tax on imported goods)

a)

Enumerated

b)

Reserved

c)

Concurrent

165.

Declare War

a)

Enumerated

b)

Reserved

c)

Concurrent

166.

A change made to the Constitution is called a/an:

a)

article

b)

amendment

c)

boycott

d)

elector

167.

Which is the last step in amending the U.S. Constitution?

a)

The voters approve the amendment in a national election.

b)

The president signs the amendment in a public ceremony.

c)

Three-fourths of the state legislatures ratify the amendment.

d)

Two-thirds of both houses of Congress ratify the amendment

168.

Thousands of amendments have been introduced but how many have been ratified?

a)

Ten amendments

b)

Twenty-three amendments

c)

Twenty-seven amendments

d)

No amendments have been changed

169.

What is the best interpretation of the following statement? “The amendment process is long and difficult.”

a)

Many amendments have been filed but only a few have been ratified.

b)

It is difficult to write a Constitution.

c)

People don’t know how to amend the Constitution.

d)

Many amendments have been filed and none have passed.

170.

What is the first step of amending the Constitution?

a)

2/3's of Congress must approve the proposed amendment.

b)

The president must sign the amendment.

c)

People vote to decide on the new amendment.

d)

The Supreme Court determines if the amendment will benefit the country.

171.

Read the following excerpt:

“This country, with its institutions, belongs to the people who inhabit it. Whenever they shall grow weary of the existing government, they can exercise their constitutional right of amending it, or exercise their revolutionary right to overthrow it.” Abraham Lincoln


In the statement above what is President Lincoln implying?

a)

Amending the Constitution is not an option

b)

People who amend the Constitution are revolting

c)

By amending the Constitution, we are exercising our constitutional right

d)

People don’t have that option

172.

Which of the following identifies the first ten amendments included in the U.S. Constitution?

a)

Federalists Papers

b)

Magna Carta

c)

Articles of Confederation

d)

Bill of Rights

173.

Which of the following statements is true?

a)

Amendments are added to the Constitution every single year.

b)

The founding fathers made it very easy to amend the Constitution.

c)

An amendment must be replaced every 25 years.

d)

Amendments cannot be removed from the Constitution, but instead a new amendment is needed to repeal it.

174.

Which group of people demanded a Bill of Rights be added to the Constitution?

a)

Republicans

b)

Democrats

c)

Federalists

d)

Anti-Federalists

175.

Why did the framers feel it was necessary to amend the Constitution?

a)

Amending the Constitution would allow for tyranny

b)

Amending the Constitution can reflect changing times, beliefs, and social condidtions

c)

Amending the Constitution shows other governments how strong the U.S. government is

d)

Amending the Constitution allows for a smooth transition between political parties

176.

It is difficult to amend the constitution because the framers wanted to make sure _____.

a)

changes were only made when absolutely necessary

b)

no one ever changed the Constitution

c)

hardly anyone got a say

d)

the President got all the say

177.
3.5 The passage below is from an 1848 speech by Elizabeth Cady Stanton.
Based on the passage, which action in the modern political system would Elizabeth Cady Stanton support?
a)
 amending the U.S. Constitution to extend suffrage
b)
amending the U.S. Constitution to guarantee due process
c)
Congress enacting a law limiting freedom of speech rights
d)
Congress enacting a law limiting freedom of association rights
178.

How can an amendment to the US Constitution be proposed? (choose 2)

a)

by two-thirds vote in each house of Congress

b)

by a two-thirds vote in the US Supreme Court

c)

by two-thirds of US citizens in a national vote

d)

by a national convention requested by two-thirds of the states

179.

Based on the headline, what happened before the event presented in the image?

a)

Two-thirds of each house of Congress voted to support the amendment

b)

The president rejected the amendment after Congress voted to support it

c)

Three-fourths of each house of Congress voted to support the amendment

d)

The president forwarded the amendment to the states after Congress voted to support it

180.
a)

Limit individual states' role in amending the Constitution

b)

Prevent certain parts of the Constitution from ever being amended

c)

Make it difficult to amend the Constitution

d)

Prevent small political groups from blocking changes to the Constitution