WorksheetsAmilia: Government Final 1
Total questions: 70
Worksheet time: 35mins
Three branches of the government: What are they, who’s in each, and what is the main job of each?
Legislative, Executive, Judicial; Congress, President, Supreme Court; Make laws, Enforce laws, Interpret laws
Legislative, Executive, Judicial; President, Congress, Supreme Court; Enforce laws, Make laws, Interpret laws
Executive, Legislative, Judicial; Supreme Court, Congress, President; Interpret laws, Make laws, Enforce laws
Judicial, Executive, Legislative; Congress, Supreme Court, President; Make laws, Interpret laws, Enforce laws
The current president is:
Joe Biden
Donald Trump
Barack Obama
George W. Bush
What are the requirements of becoming president?
Must be a natural-born citizen of the country
Must be at least 35 years old
Must have lived in the country for at least 14 years
All of the above
A president's term is how long, and how many terms can they serve?
4 years, 2 terms
5 years, 2 terms
4 years, 3 terms
6 years, 2 terms
The current vice president is:
Kamala Harris
Mike Pence
Joe Biden
Nancy Pelosi
What does the Supreme Court of the United States do? How many members does it have? Who is the chief justice?
The Supreme Court interprets the Constitution, has 9 members, and the Chief Justice is John Roberts.
The Supreme Court makes laws, has 12 members, and the Chief Justice is Sonia Sotomayor.
The Supreme Court enforces laws, has 7 members, and the Chief Justice is Clarence Thomas.
The Supreme Court writes the Constitution, has 5 members, and the Chief Justice is Elena Kagan.
What are the two parts of the legislative branch in a bicameral system?
Executive and Judicial
Senate and House of Representatives
Parliament and Monarchy
Council and Assembly
Which of the following is a type of government?
Federal
Presidential
Parliamentary
All of the above
Which type of government is characterized by a single central authority?
Unitary
Confederation
Federal
Parliamentary
What type of government is led by a dictator?
Federal
Presidential
Dictatorship
Confederation
What is the goal of political parties?
To win elections and gain political power
To entertain the public
To create confusion among voters
To avoid any political influence
Name the 2 major political parties in the United States.
Democratic Party and Republican Party
Green Party and Libertarian Party
Constitution Party and Reform Party
Socialist Party and Communist Party
Provide an example of a current third party in the United States.
Libertarian Party
Democratic Party
Republican Party
Green Party
What is split ticket voting?
Voting for candidates of different political parties on the same ballot.
Voting for all candidates from a single political party.
Voting only in local elections and not in national elections.
Voting for independent candidates only.
List the 8 steps in the process of how a bill becomes a law.
Introduction, Committee Review, House and Senate Approval, Conference Committee, Presidential Action, Law Creation, Implementation, Judicial Review
Proposal, Committee Action, Floor Action, Conference Committee, Presidential Decision, Law Enactment, Implementation, Judicial Review
Introduction, Committee Action, Floor Debate, Vote, Conference Committee, Presidential Action, Law Enactment, Implementation
Drafting, Committee Review, House and Senate Approval, Conference Committee, Presidential Signature, Law Enactment, Implementation, Judicial Review
How many representatives does Iowa have?
2
3
4
5
Who is the district 1 representative? (Durant's district)
John Smith
Jane Doe
Michael Durant
Emily Clark
What is the total number of US senators and how many does each state get?
100 senators in total, 2 per state
50 senators in total, 1 per state
200 senators in total, 4 per state
150 senators in total, 3 per state
Name Iowa’s senators.
Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst
Tom Harkin and Joni Ernst
Chuck Grassley and Tom Harkin
Joni Ernst and Tom Harkin
How many members are in the US House of Representatives?
435
100
50
535
What is the minimum age to become a US representative?
25 years
30 years
35 years
40 years
A Representative's term is how long?
2 years
4 years
6 years
8 years
What is the minimum age to be a US Senator?
25 years
30 years
35 years
40 years
How long is a Senator's term?
2 years
4 years
6 years
8 years
Who is the current governor of Iowa?
Kim Reynolds
Terry Branstad
Chet Culver
Tom Vilsack
Who is the current mayor of Durant?
John Smith
Jane Doe
Michael Johnson
Emily Davis
Primaries are a type of election process used to select candidates for a general election.
A method of voting in the general election
A type of election process used to select candidates for a general election
A system for counting votes
A way to register voters
Caucuses are a type of meeting used in some U.S. states to select delegates for the presidential nominating conventions. What are caucuses?
A type of primary election
A meeting to select delegates
A public debate
A fundraising event
When is the Iowa Caucus and why is it more important than other caucuses/primaries?
The Iowa Caucus is held in February and is important because it is the first major contest in the presidential primary season.
The Iowa Caucus is held in March and is important because it has the most delegates.
The Iowa Caucus is held in January and is important because it is the last contest before the general election.
The Iowa Caucus is held in April and is important because it is the only caucus in the Midwest.
What is direct democracy?
A system where citizens elect representatives to make decisions on their behalf
A system where citizens vote directly on laws and policies
A system where a single leader makes all the decisions
A system where decisions are made by a small group of elites
Indirect democracy is defined as a system where citizens elect representatives to make decisions on their behalf.
A system where citizens vote directly on laws and policies.
A system where citizens elect representatives to make decisions on their behalf.
A system where a single leader makes all the decisions.
A system where decisions are made by a small group of elites.
The Articles of Confederation were the first constitution of which country?
United States
Canada
Australia
United Kingdom
Who was James Madison and what was his role in the creation of the Constitution?
James Madison was the fourth President of the United States and played a key role in drafting the Constitution.
James Madison was a British politician who opposed the American Constitution.
James Madison was a French philosopher who influenced the American Revolution.
James Madison was a military general who led the American forces during the Revolutionary War.
The Preamble is:
A detailed explanation of the Constitution
An introductory statement in the Constitution
A list of amendments to the Constitution
A historical document unrelated to the Constitution
The Bill of Rights is a collection of the first ten amendments to which document?
The Declaration of Independence
The Articles of Confederation
The United States Constitution
The Emancipation Proclamation
Amendments are changes or additions made to a legal or statutory document. Which of the following best describes amendments?
A new law
A change or addition to a document
A removal of a law
A type of legal punishment
What do the first three articles of the Constitution talk about?
The legislative, executive, and judicial branches
The Bill of Rights
The process of amending the Constitution
The powers of the states
List four characteristics of a state.
Four characteristics of a state are: 1. Defined territory, 2. Permanent population, 3. Sovereign government, 4. Capacity to enter into relations with other states.
Four characteristics of a state are: 1. Unlimited resources, 2. Temporary population, 3. No government, 4. Isolation from other states.
Four characteristics of a state are: 1. Undefined borders, 2. Nomadic population, 3. Shared government, 4. No international relations.
Four characteristics of a state are: 1. Constantly changing territory, 2. Migratory population, 3. Dependent government, 4. Inability to interact with other states.
Anarchy is a state of society without what?
Government
Education
Economy
Religion
The Virginia Plan was a proposal for a new federal government structure. Who supported this plan?
Small states
Large states
The British government
The French government
Which plan proposed during the Constitutional Convention called for equal representation for each state, regardless of size or population?
The Virginia Plan
The New Jersey Plan
The Connecticut Compromise
The Three-Fifths Compromise
The Connecticut Compromise dealt with representation in the legislative branch by:
Creating a unicameral legislature with equal representation for all states
Establishing a bicameral legislature with proportional representation in both houses
Creating a bicameral legislature with equal representation in the Senate and proportional representation in the House
Establishing a unicameral legislature with representation based on population
The 3/5ths Compromise was an agreement during the Constitutional Convention that determined how slaves would be counted for representation and taxation purposes. What fraction of the slave population was counted?
1/2
3/5
2/3
3/4
Who were the Federalists?
A political party in the United States that supported a strong central government
A group of people who opposed the ratification of the U.S. Constitution
A faction that advocated for states' rights and a weak central government
A movement that sought to abolish the federal government
The Anti-Federalists were a group that opposed the ratification of the U.S. Constitution. Who were they?
Supporters of a strong central government
Opponents of a strong central government
Advocates for the Bill of Rights
Proponents of the Articles of Confederation
The Federalist Papers are a series of essays written to support the ratification of the United States Constitution.
A series of essays written to support the ratification of the United States Constitution.
A collection of laws passed by the first Congress of the United States.
A set of amendments to the United States Constitution.
A historical novel about the American Revolution.
A Charter is:
A type of government document
A type of vehicle
A type of food
A type of clothing
The Magna Carta is a historical document that was signed in which year?
1215
1066
1492
1776
The principle of popular sovereignty in the Constitution is best explained as:
The idea that the government derives its power from the consent of the governed.
The division of government powers into three branches.
The ability of the Supreme Court to declare laws unconstitutional.
The power of the President to veto legislation.
What is the principle of limited government in the Constitution?
The government has unlimited power over the citizens.
The government is restricted in its powers and must respect individual rights.
The government can only make laws related to foreign affairs.
The government is allowed to interfere in all aspects of citizens' lives.
What is the principle of separation of powers in the Constitution?
It divides government responsibilities into distinct branches to limit any one branch from exercising the core functions of another.
It allows the executive branch to have complete control over the legislative and judicial branches.
It ensures that all branches of government have equal power and can override each other's decisions.
It combines the powers of all branches into a single entity to streamline decision-making.
What is the principle of checks and balances in the Constitution?
A system that ensures no single branch of government becomes too powerful
A method for balancing the federal budget
A process for amending the Constitution
A guideline for state and federal government relations
Explain the principle of judicial review in the Constitution, referencing Marbury vs. Madison.
Judicial review allows the Supreme Court to declare laws unconstitutional.
Judicial review is the process of amending the Constitution.
Judicial review is the power of the President to veto laws.
Judicial review is the ability of Congress to override Supreme Court decisions.
The principle of federalism in the Constitution is best described as:
A system where power is divided between a central government and regional governments
A system where all power is held by a central government
A system where regional governments have more power than the central government
A system where power is shared equally among all citizens
What are reserved powers? Give examples.
Powers specifically granted to the federal government by the Constitution.
Powers that are shared by both the federal and state governments.
Powers that are not delegated to the federal government and are reserved for the states.
Powers that are explicitly prohibited to both the federal and state governments.
What are delegated powers? Give examples.
Delegated powers are powers specifically given to the federal government by the Constitution, such as the power to coin money and regulate commerce.
Delegated powers are powers reserved for the states, such as establishing local governments and conducting elections.
Delegated powers are powers shared by both the federal and state governments, such as the power to tax and build roads.
Delegated powers are powers that are not explicitly stated in the Constitution but are necessary for the government to function.
What are concurrent powers? Give examples.
Powers shared by both federal and state governments, such as the power to tax.
Powers exclusive to the federal government, like declaring war.
Powers exclusive to state governments, such as conducting elections.
Powers that are not mentioned in the Constitution.
What are implied powers? Give examples.
Powers explicitly stated in the Constitution
Powers not explicitly stated but necessary to implement expressed powers
Powers reserved for the states
Powers that can be exercised by any branch of government
What is an enabling act?
A law that grants powers to a government or organization to take certain actions
A document that restricts the powers of a government or organization
A historical event that led to the formation of a new government
A type of contract between two private parties
An act of admission is a formal process of accepting a new member or entity into an organization or institution. Which of the following is an example of an act of admission?
Granting statehood to a territory
Issuing a driver's license
Renewing a passport
Paying a membership fee
What is extradition?
The process of transferring a person from one jurisdiction to another for legal proceedings.
The act of granting asylum to a foreign national.
The process of deporting an individual to their home country.
The act of pardoning a criminal by the state.
What is gerrymandering?
The process of drawing political boundaries to give one party an advantage
A method of fair voting representation
A type of political debate
A system of proportional representation
What are constituents? Give examples.
Constituents are the components or parts of something, such as elements in a chemical compound.
Constituents are the final products of a manufacturing process.
Constituents are the by-products of a chemical reaction.
Constituents are the waste materials produced by an industry.
What does it mean to impeach?
To formally charge a public official with misconduct
To remove a public official from office
To elect a new public official
To pass a new law
When does reapportion occur? (Hint: census)
Every 10 years after the census
Every 5 years after the census
Every 15 years after the census
Every 20 years after the census
The Electoral College is:
A group of people who formally elect the President and Vice President of the United States.
A college where future politicians are trained.
An organization that oversees elections in the United States.
A system used to count votes in the United States.
How many members are in the Electoral College?
538
435
270
100
How many electoral votes are needed to become president?
270
250
300
280
Who was the first president of the United States?
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
John Adams
James Madison
The Declaration of Independence is:
A document declaring the American colonies' independence from Britain.
A treaty between the United States and France.
A speech given by Abraham Lincoln during the Civil War.
A law passed by the British Parliament.
