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US Government Final Review 2nd semester

Total questions: 87

Worksheet time: 47mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

How many members of the House of Representatives are there?

a)

100

b)

435

c)

320

d)

265

2.

How is the number of members in the House of Representatives determined?

a)

Equality

b)

How big the state is

c)

The state's population

d)

The President picks

3.

Who is the leader of the House of Representatives?

a)

Vice President

b)

President Pro Temopre

c)

Superintendent of the House

d)

Speaker of the House

4.

What is the term length of a member of the House of Representatives?

a)

Life

b)

2 years

c)

4 years

d)

6 years

5.

Jack is considering a run for the House of Representatives. He is a US Citizen by birth. How old must he be?

a)

25

b)

35

c)

30

d)

21

6.

How many members are in the Senate?

a)

50

b)

435

c)

100

d)

310

7.

How is the number of Senators in the Senate determined?

a)

Population of the state

b)

Equality

c)

President picks

d)

A prescient set by congresses in the past

8.

Who is the leader of the Senate?

a)

Senator-in-chief

b)

Secretary of State

c)

Superintendent of the Senate

d)

Vice President

9.

What is the term length of a Senator?

a)

6 years

b)

5 years

c)

2 years

d)

4 years

10.

Gwen is considering running for Senate. She is a US citizen by naturalization. How long would she have to have been a citizen of the US and how old would she have to be?

a)

7 years a citizen and 25 years old

b)

9 years a citizen and 30 years old

c)

14 years a citizen and 35 years old

d)

5 years a citizen and 21 years old

11.

True/False: Bills involving money originate in the Senate

a)

True

b)

False

12.

Who is responsible for confirming Presidential appointees for cabinet department heads and other top government offices?

a)

Congress

b)

Senate

c)

House of Representatives

d)

Supreme Court

13.

After being introduced on the floor, a bill moves to...

a)

The appropriate committee.

b)

The President’s desk.

c)

A floor debate.

d)

A roll-call vote.

14.

Congress is considered a bicameral body because...

a)

The Great Compromise established equal representation in the House.

b)

It has a House of Representatives and a Senate.

c)

It has 535 members.

d)

The Legislative branch is more powerful than the Executive branch.

15.

Which one of the following choices is an expressed/enumerated power of Congress?

a)

Establish Prisons

b)

Create Schools

c)

Create treaties

d)

Coin money

16.

Where does the trial of an impeached official/judge take place?

a)

Senate

b)

House of representatives

c)

Supreme Court

d)

Joint session of Congress

17.

The main function/purpose of the executive branch of government is:

a)

To enforce laws

b)

To make laws

c)

To interpret laws

d)

To put criminals on trial

18.

The United States is attacked by Mexico. Congress decides not to declare war. What are the options that the president has in this situation?

a)

President can send troops on a limited basis because he is the commander in chief.

b)

Declare War on Mexico

c)

Ask the Supreme Court for permission to override the congressional decision

d)

Veto the congressional decision and resubmit it to Congress

19.

Which executive action best demonstrates a check on legislative branch power?

a)

The Senate rejects a Supreme Court nominee

b)

The Supreme Court overturns a presidential pardon

c)

The president vetoes a bill passed by Congress

d)

The Speaker of the House consults with the vice president

20.

Which of the following best illustrates why the executive branch is a bureaucracy?

a)

The position of president is expendable because anyone can take over if the president dies

b)

Cabinet and Executive Office of the President help the president make decisions on how to enforce the law

c)

The Supreme Court decides if the president's actions are constitutional

d)

The executive branch is not a bureaucracy because it is only the president and the vice president

21.

A state has 11 electoral votes. In a presidential election, the Democratic candidate receives 48 percent of that state's popular vote, the Republican candidate wins 40 percent of the vote, and an independent candidate receives 12 percent of the vote. If the state is similar to most other US states, how will the electoral votes be distributed?

a)

The Democratic candidate will receive 5 electoral votes, the Republican will receive 4, and the independent will receive 2

b)

The Democratic candidate will receive 6 electoral votes and the Republican will receive 5

c)

The Democratic candidate will receive all 11 votes

d)

The House of Representatives will determine the distribution of the electoral votes since no candidate won a majority of votes

22.

In the next presidential election, how would the Republican candidate for vice-president get on the ticket?

a)

the vice president is popularly elected by voters in primaries

b)

the vice president is chosen by the Republican candidate for president

c)

the vice president is nominated by the National Republican Party

d)

the vice president runs individually with no attachment to the presidential candidate

23.

Which of the following is an example of the executive checking the judicial branch?

a)

President vetoes laws

b)

Congress fires federal judges

c)

President appoints federal judges

d)

Supreme Court declares laws unconstitutional

24.

As President of the Missouri Senate, what is the only constitutional duty of the Lt. Governor?

a)

Preside over the Supreme Court

b)

Appoint members to committees

c)

Vote in case of a tie

d)

Make treaties with other states

25.

Which Missouri executive branch official is responsible for overseeing elections?

a)

Secretary of State

b)

Secretary of the Treasury

c)

The Governor

d)

Attorney General

26.

According to the 25th Amendment, what happens if the president is unable to serve?

a)

The Vice President takes over and the Speaker of the House becomes Vice President

b)

Congress selects the new President and Vice President

c)

The Supreme Court chooses the new President and Vice President

d)

The Vice President becomes President, chooses a new Vice President, who must be approved by Congress

27.

Which of the following is NOT an enumerated power of the executive branch?

a)

Declaring war

b)

Granting pardons

c)

Commanding the military

d)

Make treaties

28.

Both the President of the United States and the governor of Missouri can serve how many terms?

a)

2

b)

4

c)

6

d)

Unlimited

29.

Which role would the President play if he asks Congress to consider a bill on immigration?

a)

Commander in Chief

b)

Head of State

c)

Chief Legislator

d)

Party Leader

30.

In the presidential box in the above chart, the blank line would be which requirement?

a)
  1. Must have served in the armed forces of the United States

b)
  1. Must have been governor of the state they reside in 

c)
  1. Must be a natural born citizen of the United States 

d)
  1. Must be a permanent resident of the state they were born in and have lived in the U.S. for at least 10 years

31.

How old does an individual have to be in order to become the governor of Missouri?

a)

25 Years Old

b)

30 Years Old

c)

35 Years Old

d)

40 Years Old

32.

Which of the following is an example of the use of unwritten presidential power?

a)

Giving a speech about a high-agenda issue

b)

Voting a piece of congressional legislation

c)

Pardoning someone convicted of a federal crime

d)

Appointing a new foreign ambassador to Afghanistan

33.

The impeachment of a president is an example of checks and balances by:

a)

Supreme Court checking the Legislative Branch.

b)

Congress checking the Executive branch.

c)

Supreme Court checking the Executive branch.

d)

public opinion

34.

Which of the following is part of the Executive Office of the President?

a)

Cabinet

b)

White House Office/West Wing

c)

Congress

d)

Secretary of Treasury

35.

Which of the following is not a duty of the vice president?

a)

Breaking tie votes that occur in the Senate

b)

Presiding over the House of Representatives

c)

Succeeding to the presidency in the case of death or resignation of the president

d)

None of the above is a vice-presidential duty.

36.

In the Electoral College system, the number of electoral votes each state gets is equivalent to:

a)

the number of members the state has in the Senate

b)

the number of members the state has in the House of Representatives

c)

the number of members the state has in both houses of Congress

d)

the number of voters who are registered in the state

37.

Missouri has how many electoral votes?

a)

8

b)

9

c)

10

d)

12

38.

Match the following

a)

Acting as a ceremonial patriotic symbol of the U.S.

1.

Head of State

b)

Appointing a federal official

2.

Chief Executive

c)

Campaigning for a Congressional candidate

3.

Party Leader

d)

Granting a pardon

4.

Chief Judicial Leader

e)

Hosting a visiting head of government

5.

Chief Diplomat

39.

Match the following

a)

Issuing an executive order

1.

Chief Executive

b)

Negotiating a treaty

2.

Chief Diplomat

c)

 Preparing and submitting a budget to Congress

3.

Economic Planner

d)

Sending troops into action

4.

 Commander in Chief

e)

Vetoing a bill

5.

Chief Legislator

40.

The main purpose of the judicial branch is:

a)

To make laws

b)

To interpret laws

c)

To veto laws

d)

To propose laws

41.

How did Justice Durso get the position of Supreme Court justice?

a)

He had experience as an attorney, was over the age of 35, was a 14 year resident of the United States, and was approved by a 3/4 vote of the Senate

b)

He was a natural born U.S. citizen, over the age of 35, nominated by Congress and was approved by the president

c)

He was appointed by the President and approved by a 2/3 vote of the Senate

d)

He was elected by popular vote, and was approved by a majority vote of Congress

42.

How long will Justice Durso serve on the Supreme Court?

a)

One term unless re-elected

b)

Until the president removes him from office

c)

While the appointing president remains in office

d)

Until he is either impeached or resigns

43.

Justice Durso wrote a concurring opinion on the case involving Nevada and Utah. What type of jurisdiction does the Supreme Court have in a state versus state case?

a)

Original, because it would be considered bias for either state to hear the case themselves

b)

Appellate, because the states had to have appealed to be heard by the Supreme Court

c)

District, because all federal cases involving states begin at the district level

d)

National, because the case involves two states of the nation

44.

Which example BEST illustrates the principle of judicial review?

a)

A constitutional government governed by the rule of law

b)

A government with written constitution

c)

A monarchy that allows for rule of law

d)

A government that suggests the Supreme Court use the rule of law

45.

Which statement BEST describes the impact of separate but equal?

a)

It allowed state laws to discriminate against blacks

b)

It required state law to legally have separate laws for all minorities

c)

It required states to have separate facilities for blacks

d)

It required states to have separate facilities for blacks and females

46.

Identify the importance of Marbury v. Madison.

a)

It established the Supreme Court’s authority over state law

b)

It established the Supreme Court’s power of judicial review

c)

It incorporated the rights of the amendments into state law

d)

It forced state law to comply with federal law

47.

How many justices serve on the Supreme Court at any one time?

a)

7

b)

9

c)

11

d)

13

48.

In the state of Missouri voters decide whether to retain judges during elections. This would be an example of which Constitutional principle?

a)

Popular sovereignty

b)

Checks and balances

c)

Judicial review

d)

Rule of Law

49.

Which of the following best summarizes this passage from the Constitution: "The judicial Power of the United States, shall be vested in one supreme Court, and in such inferior Courts as the Congress may from time to time ordain and establish. The Judges, both of the supreme and inferior Courts, shall hold their Offices during good Behavior, and shall, at stated Times, receive for their Services a Compensation which shall not be diminished during their Continuance in Office." Article III, Section 1; US Constitution

a)

Section 1 vests judicial power in federal courts, requires a supreme court, allows for inferior courts, establishes life tenure for judges, and prohibits decreasing the salaries of judges.

b)

Section 1 vests all judicial power with the Supreme Court.

c)

Section 1 allows the Supreme Court to determine the salary of all judicial officials, diminishing or increasing pay based on the merit of the person.

d)

Section 1 establishes the role of the courts in our nation, setting a precedent for what all courts and court officials can rule on.

50.

If the Supreme Court finds a law in conflict with the Constitution, it:

a)

asks Congress to repeal the law

b)

declares the law unconstitutional

c)

changes the Constitution to match the law

d)

files an injunction with the district court where that law was passed

51.

A court of appeals has

a)

original jurisdiction

b)

grand jury jurisdiction

c)

appellate jurisdiction

d)

concurrent jurisdiction

52.

The power to confirm appointments to the Supreme Court resides in

a)

state legislatures

b)

the people

c)

the Senate

d)

the House of Representatives

53.

Tinker v. Des Moines School District allowed

a)

Schools to suspend students for wearing black arm bands in protest of government policies

b)

Students to protest policies of the government if the student’s protests does not disrupt the educational environment

c)

States to limit the political speech of teachers and principals.

d)

States to limit the political speech of students, no matter how peaceful.

54.

Under the Missouri Plan, who is it that has the power to select a candidate for a judicial vacancy from a submitted list of candidates for the position?

a)

The Missouri Senate

b)

The Governor

c)

The Missouri House of Representatives

d)

The People in a referendum

55.

A court’s authority to hear and decide a matter before any other court can review the matter is...

a)

Appellate jurisdiction

b)

Exclusive jurisdiction

c)

Concurrent jurisdiction

d)

Original jurisdiction

56.

Which of the following would make the best title for the above list?

a)

Federal Court System

b)

North Carolina Court System

c)

State Judicial System

d)

Executive Court System

57.

Which court would hear a civil or criminal appeal from a US district court within their circuit?

a)

The Supreme Court

b)

The District Court

c)

The Court of Federal Claims

d)

The Courts of Appeals

58.

In the Missouri court system, the lowest of the three levels of courts is:

a)

the Missouri Court of Appeals

b)

the Missouri Supreme Court

c)

municipal/circuit courts

d)

appellate court

59.

In civil cases the injured party who brings an action against an alleged offender is the:

a)

Defendant

b)

Plaintiff

c)

Prosecutor

d)

District Attorney

60.

Mr. Ed Baugh is arrested and charged for breaking into Peg’s and causing damage during riots in High Ridge. The court orders him to pay for the broken window that he threw a brick through while entering the restaurant. This payment is an example of what kind of damages?

a)

punitive

b)

criminal

c)

civil

d)

compensatory

61.

McCulloch v. Maryland told states

a)

That the national government could create a national bank to help the national government carry out their expressed powers and states could not tax the national bank.

b)

That the states were allowed to tax the national bank and any other institution of the federal government.

c)

They were allowed to arrest any officers of the national bank for working at the bank.

d)

That the national bank was not allowed to exist because creating a national bank is not an expressed power in the Constitution.

62.

Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka established

a)

Students do not lose the free speech rights while in school

b)

Principals have the right to censor school newspapers

c)

The principle of separate but equal

d)

Segregation of races in public schools violates the equal protection clause of the 14th Amendment.

63.

Plessy v. Ferguson was later overruled by Brown v. Board but for almost 60 years established

a)

The principle of separate but equal in public facilities like schools

b)

That states did not have to provide an attorney for those who could not afford it

c)

That states could arrest people who burn American flags

d)

That states could tax post offices and national banks

64.

Because of Gideon v. Wainwright,

a)

The right to an attorney is allowed as long as the defendant can afford one.

b)

Even if a defendant cannot afford an attorney, the state will provide one.

c)

A defendant who is not at risk of going to prison for less than 20 years does not have to be allowed a lawyer.

d)

The state cannot deny defendants their 10th Amendment rights.

65.

Which of the following is NOT included in the police reading an accused person their “Miranda Rights”

a)

The right to remain silent

b)

The right to have an attorney present during questioning

c)

Anything a defendant says may be used against them

d)

The right to a trial in the jurisdiction of the defendant’s choosing

66.

Which exists as a result of Mapp v. Ohio?

a)

State governments may cancel or nullify laws the Federal government passes

b)

Police can use any evidence obtained whether they have a warrant or not

c)

Police cannot use evidence obtained without a warrant

d)

The death penalty cannot apply to 17 year olds

67.

Engel v. Vitale

a)

Allows public schools to start each day with a Christian prayer

b)

Allows public schools to start each day with a prayer as long as it does not favor one religion over another

c)

Allows public schools to set aside time in the day for students to pray silently

d)

Does not allow public schools to have school led prayer

68.

In the case, Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier, the Supreme Court ruled

a)

School officials have the right to limit school newspapers speech if the speech is contrary to the school’s educational mission

b)

School officials have no more right to limit the speech of school newspapers than the government has to limit any other newspaper

c)

School officials have the right to limit articles on political views they disagree with.

d)

School officials never have the right to limit the speech of school newspapers.

69.

In the case Baker v. Carr, it was determined that

a)

Reapportionment/redistricting is a local matter and federal courts have no say

b)

Reapportionment/redistricting can only be handled by the federal government and states have no say

c)

Reapportionment/redistricting is unconstitutional

d)

Reapportionment/redistricting of state legislative districts is not just a political question, and capable of being examined by the courts

70.

Suspects cannot be questioned (interrogated) until they are informed of their rights (right to remain silent, right to an attorney, etc.)

a)

Brown v Board of Education

b)

Miranda v Arizona

c)

Tinker v Des Moines

d)

Bush v Gore

71.

This case stated that during times of war, protective measures may be taken even if they violate a certain racial groups civil rights:

a)

Plessy v. Ferguson

b)

Korematsu v. United States

c)

Marbury v. Madison

d)

Gibbons v. Ogden

72.

Because of this case, you now sit in a classroom with people from many different racial and ethnic backgrounds:

a)

Plessy v. Ferguson

b)

Marbury v. Madison

c)

Gibbons v. Ogden

d)

Brown v. Board of Education

73.

This case strengthened the power of the Supremacy and Commerce Clauses in the Constitution:

a)

Marbury v. Madison

b)

Gibbons v. Ogden

c)

Plessy v. Ferguson

d)

Korematsu v. United States

74.

The power of judicial review was established and first used by the Supreme Court in this case:

a)

Marbury v. Madison

b)

Gibbons v. Ogden

c)

Gideon v. Wainwright

d)

Brown v. Board of Ed.

75.

During World War II, Americans of _______________ ancestry were put into internment camps.

a)

French

b)

Dutch

c)

Japanese

d)

German

76.

Which of these cases had to do with steamboat licences?

a)

Marbury v. Madison

b)

Gibbons v. Ogden

c)

Plessy v. Ferguson

d)

Korematsu v. U.S.

77.

Which landmark case is known for ESTABLISHING the "Separate but equal" doctrine?

a)

Marbury v. Madison

b)

Plessy v. Ferguson

c)

Brown v. Board of Ed.

d)

Gideon v. Wainwright

78.

The Gault case established that _____________ should have rights just like adults

a)

elders

b)

minors

c)

aliens

79.

US v. Nixon is considered a landmark case because it provided what lesson for future leaders?

a)

You must obey a court order

b)

The president is accountable for enforcing the law

c)

The president is not above the law

d)

The president is not allowed to have private meetings

80.

Which of the following two cases both deal with the 14th amendment and the “separate but equal” doctrine?

a)

Which of the following two cases both deal with the 14th amendment and the “separate but equal” doctrine?

b)

Brown v. Board of Education & Gibbons v. Odgen

c)

Plessy v. Ferguson & Brown v. Board of Education

d)

Brown v. Board of Education & U.S. v. Nixon

81.

Police officers today issue a warning when an accuse person is arrested because of the _________________ case.

a)

Korematsu v. United States

b)

Miranda v. Arizona

c)

Gideon v. Wainwright

d)

Texas v. Johnson

82.

What is the MAIN REASON the Supreme Court ruled that flag-burning was actually legal?

a)

It was only illegal by Texas law

b)

It's a form of "expressive conduct" protected by the 1st Amendment

c)

Johnson wasn't actually hurting anyone

d)

It's allowed during a protest

83.

Which of these cases overturned the ruling in the Plessy case?

a)

Korematsu v. United states

b)

Gibbons v. Ogden

c)

Marbury v. Madison

d)

Brown v. Board of Education

84.

This case started with a prank phone call.

a)

Tinker v. Des Moines

b)

In Re Gault

c)

DC v. Heller

d)

Gideon v. Wainwright

85.

In the Marbury v. Madison case, what was William Marbury asking the Supreme Court for?

a)

a Writ of Mandamus that would force his commission to be delivered

b)

a pardon for a crime he had committed

c)

a ruling that stated that he should have Madison's job

86.

In the case of In re Gault, Gerald Gault insisted that his ______ amendment rights had been violated.

a)

1st

b)

5th

c)

6th

d)

14th

87.

Judicial Review allows the Supreme Court to do what?

a)

Find persons innocent until proven guilty

b)

Determine if a law is unconstitutional

c)

Limit the number of cases they hear

d)

Determine who will be the next Chief Justice