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WorksheetsGov Final Review '24-25
Total questions: 147
Worksheet time: 1hrs 14mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Which type of government is ruled by one person, usually a king or queen?
a)
Republic
b)
Monarchy
c)
Democracy
d)
Dictatorship
2.
Germany during World War II (under Adolf Hitler) was an example of what type of government?
a)
Democracy
b)
Monarchy
c)
Dictatorship
d)
Anarchy
3.
Which type of government is ruled by a few powerful families?
a)
Oligarchy
b)
Democracy
c)
Anarchy
d)
Monarchy
4.
In which type of government does everyone look out for their own welfare (meaning look out for themselves)?
a)
Democracy
b)
Republic
c)
Oligarchy
d)
Anarchy
5.
Which type of government does the United States have?
a)
Dictatorship
b)
Republic
c)
Monarchy
d)
Democracy
6.
What type of government is associated with royalty?
a)
Republic
b)
Dictatorship
c)
Monarchy
d)
Democracy
7.
Which type of government is where the citizens run the country?
a)
Monarchy
b)
Oligarchy
c)
Anarchy
d)
Democracy
8.
What document officially broke away the colonies from Great Britain?
a)
Magna Carta
b)
Constitution
c)
Bill of Rights
d)
Declaration of Independence
9.
Which of the following was NOT an unalienable right listed in the Declaration of Independence?
a)
Liberty
b)
Life
c)
Property
d)
Pursuit of Happiness
10.
Which group favored a strong national government?
a)
Federalists
b)
Anti-Federalists
11.
What was America's first constitution?
a)
Declaration of Independence
b)
Articles of Confederation
c)
Constitution
d)
Bill of Rights
12.
Which word is associated with democracy?
a)
No one
b)
Representatives
c)
Dictator
d)
Citizens/people
13.
Hobbes and Locke both believe the state of nature would be result in everyone needing to look out for themselves.
a)
True
b)
False
14.
Democracy is associated with few.
a)
True
b)
False
15.
What branch of government was set up by the Articles of Confederation?
a)
Executive
b)
Judicial
c)
Legislative
16.
Which of the following is NOT a natural right according to John Locke?
a)
Pursuit of Happiness
b)
Life
c)
Liberty
d)
Property
17.
Which group favored a strong state government?
a)
Federalists
b)
Anti-Federalists
18.
Who believed the social contract was a one way street?
a)
George Washington
b)
Thomas Jefferson
c)
John Locke
d)
Thomas Hobbes
19.
Which of the following is NOT a British document that influence self-government in the colonies?
a)
Declaration of Independence
b)
English Bill of Rights
c)
Magna Carta
20.
Which philosopher believed that the social contract was a two way street?
a)
Thomas Hobbes
b)
Thomas Jefferson
c)
John Locke
d)
George Washington
21.
Which branch has Congress?
a)
Legislative
b)
Executive
c)
Judicial
22.
The president is able to be arrested and charged with a crime - what principle is this?
a)
Limited government
b)
Federalism
c)
Rule by law
d)
separation of powers
23.
Which plan wanted to have all the states be equal in Congress?
a)
Virginia Plan
b)
New Jersey Plan
c)
Great Compromise (Connecticut Plan)
d)
3/5 Compromise
24.
Which of the following is an example of the executive branch checking the legislative branch?
a)
Appoints judges
b)
Veto bills
c)
Override the veto
d)
Declare laws unconstitutional
25.
Which principles represents the idea that the power of the government comes from the people?
a)
limited government
b)
popular sovereignty
c)
judicial review
d)
checks and balances
26.
Who is able to make laws?
a)
Congress
b)
President
c)
Supreme Court
27.
Which principle explains the concept that no one (including the government) is above the law?
a)
Popular sovereignty
b)
judicial review
c)
limited government
d)
rule of the law
28.
Which of the following is an example of the legislative branch checking the judicial branch?
a)
Overriding the veto
b)
Declaring laws unconstitutional
c)
impeaching judges
d)
veto bills
29.
Which branch has the Supreme Court?
a)
Legislative
b)
Executive
c)
Judicial
30.
Which principle explains the both state governments and the national government have powers?
a)
checks and balances
b)
popular sovereignty
c)
federalism
d)
separation of powers
31.
Which branch makes laws?
a)
Legislative
b)
Executive
c)
Judicial
32.
Which principle explains that the government only has the power it is given?
a)
checks and balances
b)
Separation of powers
c)
limited government
d)
popular sovereignty
33.
Who is able to judge or interpret laws?
a)
Congress
b)
President
c)
Supreme Court
34.
Which of the following is an example of the judicial branch checking the legislative branch?
a)
declaring laws unconstitutional
b)
veto bills
c)
Override the veto
d)
appointing judges
35.
Which plan had population determine how many representatives a state would have?
a)
Virginia Plan
b)
New Jersey Plan
c)
Great Compromise (Connecticut Plan)
d)
3/5 Compromise
36.
Which principles states there are three branches of government?
a)
checks and balances
b)
Separation of powers
c)
Rule by the Law
d)
popular sovereignty
37.
Which branch has the President?
a)
Legislative
b)
Executive
c)
Judicial
38.
Which principle explains that the courts are able to state if a law is unconstitutional?
a)
Separation of Powers
b)
Limited Government
c)
Rule by the Law
d)
Judicial Review
39.
Which amendment establishes federalism?
a)
1st
b)
3rd
c)
10th
d)
5th
40.
The Supreme Court ruled a law unconstitutional. What is this an example of?
a)
Judicial Review
b)
popular sovereignty
c)
Checks and Balances
d)
separation of powers
41.
Who is able to carry out or enforce laws?
a)
Congress
b)
President
c)
Supreme Court
42.
Congress makes laws. What principle is this an example of?
a)
limited government
b)
Checks and Balances
c)
Rule by law
d)
Separation of Powers
43.
People voting in an election is an example of which principle?
a)
Popular sovereignty
b)
Separation of powers
c)
limited government
d)
Judicial Review
44.
Which plan combined the Virginia Plan and the New Jersey Plan?
a)
Virginia Plan
b)
New Jersey Plan
c)
Great Compromise (Connecticut Plan)
d)
3/5 Compromise
45.
Which plan stated there would be 2 houses - 1 equal and 1 by population?
a)
Virginia Plan
b)
New Jersey Plan
c)
Great Compromise (Connecticut Plan)
d)
3/5 Compromise
46.
Which branch judges laws?
a)
Legislative
b)
Executive
c)
Judicial
47.
The Supreme Court would uphold prior restraint (censoring the press before publication)/
a)
True
b)
False
48.
Who did the Bill of Rights originally apply to?
a)
State governments
b)
National government
c)
Both national and state governments
49.
Which of the following is not guaranteed by the Bill of Rights?
a)
Media coverage
b)
speedy trial
c)
lawyer
d)
trial by jury
50.
What does the exclusionary rule do?
a)
it doesn't do anything
b)
allow for honest mistakes by police officers
c)
prevent guilty people from going free
d)
not allow unlawfully obtained evidence to be used
51.
What prevents you from being tried for the same crime twice?
a)
unreasonable search and seizure
b)
cruel and unusual punishment
c)
double jeopardy
d)
speedy trial
52.
Freedom of speech means I can say whatever I want without consequences.
a)
True
b)
False
53.
If the police do not have a warrant, they must have _____to arrest someone.
a)
indictment
b)
reasonable suspicion
c)
probable cause
d)
a gut feeling
54.
Which amendment guarantees freedom of religion, press, speech, petition, and assembly?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
55.
Which amendment guarantees the right to bear arms?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
56.
Which amendment guarantees the right to not have to house troops?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
57.
Which amendment guarantees no unreasonable search and seizures?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
58.
Which amendment guarantees against self incrimination and double jeopardy would apply?
a)
8
b)
7
c)
6
d)
5
59.
Which amendment guarantees the right a public and speedy trial?
a)
5
b)
6
c)
7
d)
8
60.
Which amendment guarantees no cruel and unusual punishment?
a)
6
b)
8
c)
9
d)
10
61.
Which amendment states we have other rights not provided in the Constitution?
a)
6
b)
8
c)
9
d)
10
62.
Which amendment states that states have rights and powers too (federalism)?
a)
5
b)
8
c)
9
d)
10
63.
What amendment lowered the voting age to 18?
a)
15th Amendment
b)
19th Amendment
c)
26th Amendment
d)
24th Amendment
64.
What amendment freed enslaved people and insured there would be no more slavery?
a)
13th Amendment
b)
14th Amendment
c)
15th Amendment
d)
26th Amendment
65.
What does the term suffrage mean?
a)
The right to speak out
b)
Suffering
c)
Protesting
d)
The right to vote
66.
What amendment granted citizenship to every one regardless of their race and provided equal protection under the law?
a)
23rd Amendment
b)
15th Amendment
c)
14th Amendment
d)
26th Amendment
67.
What is the only way to change the Constitution?
a)
Laws
b)
Discussion
c)
You can't change it
d)
Amendment
68.
What amendment granted the right to vote no matter your race?
a)
15th Amendment
b)
23rd Amendment
c)
26th Amendment
d)
13th Amendment
69.
What amendment granted women the right to vote?
a)
23rd Amendment
b)
19th Amendment
c)
24th Amendment
d)
26th Amendment
70.
Where can a bill be introduced?
a)
Either chamber/house of Congress
b)
House of Representatives
c)
Senate
d)
White House
71.
Who is the Speaker of the House?
a)
Patty Murray
b)
Mitch McConnell
c)
Mike Johnson
d)
Kamala Harris
72.
What is the term length for a representative?
a)
2 years
b)
4 years
c)
6 years
d)
8 years
73.
Who is our US Representative (10th district)?
a)
John DiSanto
b)
Bob Casey
c)
John Fetterman
d)
Scott Perry
74.
Which political party controls the Senate?
a)
Socialists
b)
Republicans
c)
Democrats
d)
Communists
75.
How many people are in the Senate?
a)
435
b)
100
c)
270
d)
538
76.
Who has to confirm/approve appointments made by the President?
a)
Supreme Court
b)
White House
c)
House of Representatives
d)
Senate
77.
What is the age requirement for a representative?
a)
35 years old
b)
30 years old
c)
25 years old
d)
40 years old
78.
Which chamber of Congress conducts the first step of impeachment?
a)
House of Representatives
b)
Senate
c)
White House
d)
Supreme Court
79.
If no one wins the presidential election, who elects the president?
a)
Supreme Court
b)
Senate
c)
White House
d)
House of Representatives
80.
Who is a U.S. Senator from PA?
a)
Andrew Lewis
b)
John DiSanto
c)
Scott Perry
d)
John Fetterman
81.
Which political party controls the House of Representatives?
a)
Communists
b)
Republicans
c)
Democrats
d)
Socialists
82.
What is the term length for a Senator?
a)
8 years
b)
2 years
c)
4 years
d)
6 years
83.
How long must you be a citizen to be a Senator?
a)
5 years
b)
7 years
c)
9 years
d)
11 years
84.
Who is the President of the Senate?
a)
Kevin McCarthy
b)
Mitch McConnell
c)
Patty Murray
d)
JD Vance
85.
What chamber can a filibuster be used in?
a)
House of Representatives
b)
Senate
c)
White House
d)
Supreme Court
86.
What fraction of Congress has to agree in order to override the president's veto?
a)
1/3
b)
1/2
c)
2/3
d)
3/4
87.
Who is a U.S. Senator from PA?
a)
Dave McCormack
b)
John DiSanto
c)
Scott Perry
d)
Andrew Lewis
88.
How long must you be a citizen to be a Representative?
a)
5 years
b)
7 years
c)
9 years
d)
14 years
89.
How many people are in the House of Representatives?
a)
100
b)
270
c)
435
d)
538
90.
Which chamber of Congress acts as a jury in an impeachment trial?
a)
Senate
b)
House of Representatives
c)
White House
d)
Supreme Court
91.
What is the redistributing of the 435 house seats based on the census results?
a)
redistricting
b)
census
c)
reapportionment
d)
gerrymandering
92.
Who is the President Pro Tempore?
a)
Kamala Harris
b)
Mitch McConnell
c)
Chuck Grassley
d)
Kevin McCarthy
93.
What is redrawing congressional districts called?
a)
redistricting
b)
census
c)
reapportionment
d)
gerrymandering
94.
What is the age requirement for a Senator?
a)
25 years old
b)
30 years old
c)
35 years old
d)
40 years old
95.
If no one wins the presidential election, who elects the vice president?
a)
Supreme Court
b)
White House
c)
Senate
d)
House of Representatives
96.
What is a team of politicians, activists, and voters whose goal is to win control of the government?
a)
Political Party
b)
Political Ideology
c)
Political socialization
d)
Political Spectrum
97.
Which of the following means a set of views that explain how one thinks the government should operate?
a)
Political Party
b)
Political Ideology
c)
Political socialization
d)
Political Spectrum
98.
Which term is on the left of the political spectrum?
a)
Liberal
b)
Moderate
c)
Conservative
d)
Radical
99.
Which ideology believes in a flat tax?
a)
Conservative
b)
Liberal
c)
Moderate
100.
Which term is on the far left of the political spectrum?
a)
Liberal
b)
Reactionary
c)
Conservative
d)
Radical
101.
Which term is in the middle of the political spectrum?
a)
Liberal
b)
Moderate
c)
Conservative
d)
Radical
102.
Which of the following is a main party in the US?
a)
Green Party
b)
Socialist Party
c)
Democratic Party
d)
Tea Party
103.
What term refers to a minor party in the US?
a)
Issue Party
b)
Political Party
c)
One Party
d)
Third Party
104.
Which ideology best matches the Democratic Party?
a)
Liberal
b)
Moderate
c)
Conservative
d)
Radical
105.
Third parties do not impact elections since they usually do not win.
a)
True
b)
False
106.
Which term is on the far right of the political spectrum?
a)
Liberal
b)
Reactionary
c)
Conservative
d)
Radical
107.
Which ideology best matches the Republican Party?
a)
Liberal
b)
Reactionary
c)
Conservative
d)
Radical
108.
Which term is on the right of the political spectrum?
a)
Liberal
b)
Moderate
c)
Conservative
d)
Radical
109.
Which ideology is pro gun control?
a)
Conservative
b)
Liberal
c)
Moderate
110.
Which of the following is a main party in the US?
a)
Green Party
b)
Republican Party
c)
Constitution Party
d)
Tea Party
111.
Which ideology believes in change?
a)
Conservative
b)
Liberal
c)
Moderate
112.
Which ideology believes in small government?
a)
Conservative
b)
Liberal
c)
Moderate
113.
Which ideology is known as middle of the road?
a)
Conservative
b)
Moderate
c)
Reactionary
d)
Radical
114.
Favoring one side
a)
bias
b)
plurality
c)
majority
d)
ballot
115.
What is the age requirements to be President?
a)
25
b)
30
c)
35
d)
40
116.
What is the main task of the Executive Branch?
a)
Run the country
b)
Interpret laws
c)
Makes laws
d)
Enforce/Carry out laws
117.
What amendment limits the Presidents the Presidents terms/years in office?
a)
1st
b)
5th
c)
22nd
d)
25th
118.
Who's is first in the line of succession?
a)
Speaker of the House
b)
Vice President
c)
President Pro Tempore
d)
Secretary of State
119.
What is the residency requirement to become President of the US?
a)
live in the US at least 9 years
b)
live in the US at least 7 years
c)
live in the US at least 14 years
d)
live in the US forever
120.
What does veto mean?
a)
to agree
b)
to approve
c)
to revise
d)
to reject
121.
Who is currently President of the United States?
a)
Donald Trump
b)
Joe Biden
c)
Barack Obama
d)
Bill Clinton
122.
What is a general term to describe the federal employees of the executive branch?
a)
Federal employees
b)
Cabinet
c)
Bureaucracy
d)
Executive department
123.
Who's is third in the line of succession?
a)
Secretary of State
b)
Speaker of the House
c)
Vice President
d)
President Pro Tempore
124.
How many terms is the President limited to?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
125.
Who appoints Cabinet members?
a)
Supreme Court
b)
Senate
c)
House of Representatives
d)
President
126.
Who's is second in the line of succession?
a)
Speaker of the House
b)
President Pro Tempore
c)
Vice President
d)
Secretary of State
127.
How long is the term for the president?
a)
2 years
b)
4 years
c)
6 years
d)
8 years
128.
Who is currently Vice President of the United States?
a)
Al Gore
b)
Mike Pence
c)
JD Vance
d)
Nancy Pelosi
129.
Who's is fourth in the line of succession?
a)
Speaker of the House
b)
President Pro Tempore
c)
Vice President
d)
Secretary of State
130.
What is the citizenship requirement to be President of the United States?
a)
Born a citizen
b)
at least 7 years
c)
at least 9 years
d)
at least 14 years
131.
Who approves cabinet member appointments?
a)
House of Representatives
b)
President
c)
Senate
d)
Supreme Court
132.
What amendment outlines what happens if a president is unable to serve?
a)
5
b)
22
c)
12
d)
25
133.
Who is in charge of the Executive Branch?
a)
Bureaucracy
b)
Vice President
c)
Cabinet
d)
President
134.
What type of vote elects the President?
a)
Electoral Vote
b)
Popular vote
135.
When is the president inaugurated?
a)
November 20th
b)
December 20th
c)
January 20th
d)
February 20th
136.
How many electoral votes are needed to win the election?
a)
100
b)
270
c)
435
d)
538
137.
How many electoral votes are there total?
a)
100
b)
270
c)
435
d)
538
138.
What word means that whoever wins the states popular votes then gets all of the electoral votes?
a)
Bias
b)
Winner-take-all
c)
Caucus
d)
Ballot
139.
As long as you are registered to vote, you can vote in this
a)
open primary
b)
caucus
c)
closed primary
d)
semi-open primary
140.
When is the popular vote taken for the presidential election?
a)
Primary/Caucuses
b)
Electoral College Vote
c)
General Election
141.
A candidate can win in popular votes, but lose in electoral votes.
a)
True
b)
False
142.
What is the purpose of the judicial branch?
a)
Make laws
b)
Carry out/enforce laws
c)
Interpret laws
143.
How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
a)
7
b)
9
c)
11
d)
12
144.
Who is Chief Justice of the Supreme Court?
a)
Sotomayor
b)
Elena Kagan
c)
Clarence Thomas
d)
John Roberts
145.
Which is the lowest federal court?
a)
District Courts
b)
Court of Appeals
c)
Supreme Court
146.
Which is the highest federal court?
a)
District Courts
b)
Court of Appeals
c)
Supreme Court
147.
Which of the following is NOT a reason the case would be heard in a federal court?
a)
Relates to US Constitution
b)
Deals with more than one state
c)
Deals with another country
d)
Deals with state constitutions
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