WorksheetsLSA Final Prep
Total questions: 55
Worksheet time: 29mins
What is the primary function of the Legislative Branch?
To enforce laws
To interpret laws
To make laws
To judge laws
How many senators are there from each state in the Senate?
1
2
3
4
Who is the President of the Senate?
The Speaker of the House
The Vice President
The Chief Justice
The Secretary of State
What is one of the non-legislative powers of Congress?
Make laws
Declare war
Propose amendments
Collect taxes
What is the purpose of the 22nd Amendment?
To limit presidential terms
To establish the Electoral College
To define the qualifications for President
To set the age for voting
What is one of the powers of the President?
Pass or veto bills
Declare war
Set tax rates
Approve state laws
Which role does the President fulfill as the "Commander in Chief"?
Chief Diplomat
Head of State
Leader of the armed forces
Economic Leader
What is the primary function of the Supreme Court?
Create laws
Interpret laws
Enforce laws
Amend the Constitution
How many justices are there in the Supreme Court?
5
7
9
11
What does "judicial review" refer to?
The power to create laws
The power to interpret laws
The power to declare laws unconstitutional
The power to enforce laws
Which of the following cases would go to Federal Court?
Disputes over $75,000 between people in different states
Traffic violations
Local property disputes
Family law cases
What is one way that each branch of government performs checks and balances on another branch?
The President can veto legislation passed by Congress.
Congress can declare laws unconstitutional.
The Supreme Court can pass new laws.
The President can appoint state governors.
Which two major political parties exist today?
Democrats and Republicans
Libertarians and Green Party
Populists and Progressives
Independents and Socialists
What is a primary election?
An election to choose party candidates for the general election
An election to decide on constitutional amendments
An election to select the President
An election to vote on local ordinances
What is the term for money given to political parties for general purposes, not designated for a specific candidate?
Soft money
Hard money
Campaign funds
Political donations
What is the term for a current officeholder in a political position?
Political machine
Incumbent
Patronage
Initiative
Which system is based on rewarding political supporters with government jobs?
Merit based system
Spoils system
Grassroots
Referendum
What is the primary function of the General Assembly in state government?
To create local charters
To manage political campaigns
To pass state statutes
To oversee federal government
Who is responsible for creating local governments?
Municipalities
Federal government
NC General Assembly
Executive branch
Which two values align with the Republican Party?
Conservative
Tax breaks for the poor
Encourage limited government
Free child care
What is the significance of the case "State vs. Mann" in the context of state government?
It established the structure of the General Assembly
It highlighted the differences between state and federal government
It addressed the powers of the state over individuals thereby legalizing slavery.
It defined the role of the Executive Branch
Which branch of government is responsible for making laws?
State Government
Judicial Branch
Executive Branch
Legislative Branch
What is the minimum age required to serve as a U.S. President?
35
40
30
25
Who has the power to approve or reject presidential appointments to the Supreme Court?
The President
The Senate
The Supreme Court
The House of Representatives
A rule or command the president gives out that has the same power as a law is called
a pardon.
an amnesty.
a reprieve
an executive order.
Which Supreme Court case established judicial review?
McCullough v. Maryland
Marbury v. Madison
US v. Nixon
Baker v. Carr
What is the main purpose of a political primary?
To pass new laws
To select party nominees for office
To amend the Constitution
To elect the President
Who has the authority to veto bills passed by Congress?
The President
The Speaker of the House
The Supreme Court
The Senate
How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
Five
Six
Seven
Nine
Who nominates justices to the Supreme Court?
The Senate
The President
The House of Representatives
The Chief Justice
What is the main role of the Executive Branch?
To enforce laws
To make laws
To amend the Constitution
To interpret laws
The ability to tax is an example of ___________.
reserved powers
concurrent powers
enumerated powers
Which of the following are values that are often considered linked to the Democratic Party?
social welfare spending
cut taxes on the rich
liberal
environmental protection
The number of Representatives from each state in the House of Representatives is based upon _____________.
chosen by the Supreme Court
determined by state governors
equal number from each state
population
What is the largest form of local government?
Municipality
Village
Town
County
Which of the following cases would go directly to the Supreme Court?
A minor traffic accident
A parking ticket
A case involving treaties
Theft of $500
Which of the following is the president's ability to reject a bill passed by Congress?
Override
Veto
Filibuster
Rider
What is the difference between soft money and hard money?
There is no difference between them.
Soft money is used for elections, while hard money is used in the country's budget.
Soft money goes to the candidate, while hard money goes to the candidate.
Soft money goes to the party, while hard money goes to the candidate.
What is the nickname for the Progressive Party?
The Ox Party
The Single Issue Party
The Bull Moose Party
The Populists
Who is the leader of the House of Representatives?
President Pro Tempore
Speaker of the House
Vice President
Chief Justice
North Carolina's Council of State is elected by the people while the Cabinet is appointed by the Governor.
True
False
A political organization in which an authoritative boss or small group commands the support of a corps of supporters and businesses (usually campaign workers), who receive rewards for their efforts
Grassroots
Referendum
Incumbent
Political Machine
Congress is the only body of government that can declare war.
True
False
Which of the following can occur if the president vetoes a bill?
The Supreme Court can remove the president from office.
The Senate can filibuster the president.
The House of Representatives can put a rider on the president.
Congress can override it with a 2/3 vote.
Which type of jurisdiction means both state and federal courts can hear the case?
Original
Concurrent
Appelate
Exclusive
The North Carolina General Assembly alternates between long sessions in odd years and short sessions in even years.
True
False
A city, town, or village that has its own state-recognized government
County
Municipality
Metropolitan Statistical Area
Charter
How is the president actually elected?
by popular vote
by the Senate
by the electoral college
by the Supreme Court
The person who is currently in office is called the __________.
Incumbent
Returns
Political Machine
Electorate
Which two represent correct characteristics of Republicans?
Liberal and reduced spending
Tax the poor and protect the environment
Conservatives and tax breaks for the rich
More military spending and limited government
What is another word for counted votes?
Grassroots
Incumbent
Returns
Electorate
Choose two characteristics of Democrats.
Environmental concerns
Limited government
Tax cuts for the wealthy
Liberal
All the people who are eligible to vote
Political machine
Electorate
Returns
Grassroots
A system of replacing former government employees with new loyal supporters when a new candidate takes office
Absentee vote
Grassroots
Returns
Spoils system
Which one is NOT an example of checks and balances?
The Supreme Court declares a law unconstitutional.
Congress overrides a president's veto.
Congress declares war on a foreign enemy.
The president appoints a new federal judge.
