WorksheetsSUMMATIVE PRACTICE TEST
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 9mins
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Class
Date
1.
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2.
Which principle best explains why Congress can investigate actions of the President?
a)
Popular Sovereignty
b)
Checks and balances
c)
Federalism
d)
Separation of Powers
3.
When the Supreme Court declares a law unconstitutional, it is exercising which power?
a)
Executive authority
b)
Judicial review
c)
Legislative oversight
d)
Reserved power
4.
A state creating its own education standards demonstrates—
a)
Enumerated power
b)
Reserved power
c)
Implied power
d)
Concurrent power
5.
Congress using the “necessary and proper” clause to create the FBI illustrates—
a)
Enumerated power
b)
Reserved power
c)
Implied power
d)
Judicial power
6.
The phrase “We the People” in the Preamble reflects which democratic principle?
a)
Rule of law
b)
Popular sovereignty
c)
Transparency
d)
Federalism
7.
When the President deploys the National Guard during a federal emergency, this action represents—
a)
A reserved power of the states
b)
Federalization of state forces
c)
A violation of the Posse Comitatus Act
d)
The separation of powers
8.
Which scenario best shows the system of federalism in action?
a)
Congress passing a bill to raise taxes
b)
States legalizing marijuana while it remains federally restricted
c)
The Supreme Court hearing an impeachment trial
d)
The President appointing Cabinet members
9.
A governor refusing to enforce a federal policy might lead to conflict over—
a)
Enumerated powers
b)
Reserved powers
c)
Judicial powers
d)
Expressed powers
10.
Which of the following demonstrates “control of the abuses of power”?
a)
Freedom of speech
b)
The impeachment of a President
c)
The right to vote
d)
The existence of political parties
11.
Why is “transparency” essential in a democratic system?
a)
It prevents multiple political parties
b)
It allows citizens to hold leaders accountable
c)
It restricts freedom of the press
d)
It increases executive authority
12.
When Congress and the states share the power to tax, this is an example of—
a)
Concurrent powers
b)
Enumerated powers
c)
Reserved powers
d)
Implied powers
13.
The federal government using troops during the civil rights era to enforce desegregation reflects—
a)
Separation of powers
b)
Conflict between state and federal authority
c)
Popular sovereignty
d)
Judicial independence
14.
The President signing executive orders to enforce a law passed by Congress illustrates—
a)
Federalism
b)
Checks and balances
c)
Separation of powers
d)
Limited government
15.
The system that divides power between three branches of government is called—
a)
Federalism
b)
Separation of powers
c)
Checks and balances
d)
Popular sovereignty
16.
Which statement best explains why the Posse Comitatus Act was created?
a)
To allow states to command federal troops
b)
To limit the use of military forces for civilian law enforcement
c)
To expand federal authority over state governments
d)
To prevent Congress from passing military laws
17.
Explain how the system of checks and balances protects against the abuse of power in the U.S. government.
(Use the MEAT method – Main Idea, Evidence, Analysis, Terms.)
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18.
Describe how federalism creates both cooperation and conflict between national and state governments.
(Use the MEAT method – Main Idea, Evidence, Analysis, Terms.)
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