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Government Unit 1 Review

Total questions: 114

Worksheet time: 6hrs 35mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following is a basic function of government?

a)

Provide public services

b)

Organize sports events

c)

Sell consumer goods

d)

Build amusement parks

2.

What is the main purpose of providing national security as a function of government?

a)

To ensure public health

b)

To provide safety from outside threats, military and economic threats

c)

To organize elections

d)

To build infrastructure

3.

Which government function is associated with ensuring public health and safety?

a)

Providing public services

b)

Collecting taxes

c)

Printing money

d)

Regulating trade

4.

Which type of government is characterized by control over many or all aspects of citizens’ economic, political, and social lives?

a)

Authoritarian/Totalitarian

b)

Democracy

c)

Monarchy

d)

Republic

5.

In which type of government does a single person inherit the throne and head the state?

a)

Monarchy

b)

Dictatorship

c)

Oligarchy

d)

Republic

6.

What is a dictatorship?

a)

Government in the hands of a single person

b)

Government in the hands of a small group

c)

Citizens elect leaders to make decisions

d)

One person inherits the throne

7.

Which form of government is ruled by a small group or political party?

a)

Oligarchy

b)

Monarchy

c)

Republic

d)

Democracy

8.

In a democracy, how do citizens typically participate in government?

a)

By ruling directly or through representatives

b)

By inheriting the throne

c)

By being appointed by a dictator

d)

By joining a small ruling group

9.

What distinguishes a republic from other forms of democracy?

a)

Citizens elect leaders to make decisions

b)

One person inherits the throne

c)

A single person holds all power

d)

A small group controls the government

10.

Which of the following is NOT one of the four requirements for being considered a state?

a)

Population

b)

Territory

c)

Sovereignty

d)

Currency

11.

What does "sovereignty" mean in the context of being a state?

a)

Having a large population

b)

Having the power to make your own rules and laws without answering to any outside higher power

c)

Owning a large amount of land

d)

Having a democratic government

12.

Why is "government" considered a requirement for statehood?

a)

It provides a system to hold everything together

b)

It ensures a large population

c)

It guarantees economic prosperity

d)

It defines the borders of the state

13.

A group of people living on land that others agree is theirs, with the power to make their own laws and a system to hold it all together, best describes which concept?

a)

A state

b)

A city

c)

A continent

d)

A nation without sovereignty

14.

Suppose a region has a population, territory, and a government, but its laws are controlled by another country. Which requirement for statehood is missing?

a)

Population

b)

Territory

c)

Sovereignty

d)

Government

15.

Which theory states that the heads of ancient families served as the authority over the group, and that the state evolved from the family?

a)

Evolutionary Theory

b)

Divine Right Theory

c)

Force Theory

d)

Social Contract Theory

16.

According to which theory is the state created when people agree to forfeit some liberties to a government in exchange for protection and security?

a)

Social Contract Theory

b)

Evolutionary Theory

c)

Divine Right Theory

d)

Force Theory

17.

Which theory is based on the idea that certain people are chosen by a god or gods to rule, and the state existed to serve the demands of God?

a)

Divine Right Theory

b)

Force Theory

c)

Social Contract Theory

d)

Evolutionary Theory

18.

Which theory explains that states emerged when people needed to cooperate to survive, but could only become organized when one or more people took control using violence or the threat of violence?

a)

Force Theory

b)

Social Contract Theory

c)

Divine Right Theory

d)

Evolutionary Theory

19.

A government is formed when people agree to give up some freedoms in exchange for protection and order. Which theory does this describe, and why might people choose this arrangement?

a)

Social Contract Theory; People seek security and order in exchange for some liberties.

b)

Divine Right Theory; People believe rulers are chosen by God.

c)

Evolutionary Theory; People organize based on family lineage.

d)

Force Theory; People are forced into submission by violence.

20.

Which philosopher believed that the social contract meant submission to an absolute monarch?

a)

Thomas Hobbes

b)

John Locke

c)

Jean-Jacques Rousseau

d)

Montesquieu

21.

According to John Locke, what right did citizens have under the social contract?

a)

The right to submit to an absolute monarch

b)

The right to revolt against a government not upholding its end of the contract

c)

The right to unlimited freedom

d)

The right to avoid all government authority

22.

Compare the views of Thomas Hobbes and John Locke on the social contract. How do their perspectives differ regarding the role of citizens and government?

a)

Hobbes believed in submission to an absolute monarch, while Locke believed citizens had the right to revolt against unjust governments.

b)

Both believed in unlimited freedom for citizens.

c)

Hobbes supported democracy, while Locke supported monarchy.

d)

Both believed citizens should never challenge government authority.

23.

How is leadership typically determined in a monarchy?

a)

Through inheritance by a king, queen, or emperor

b)

By election from citizens

c)

By appointment from a political party

d)

By military force

24.

Which system of government gives all key powers to the central government?

a)

Unitary system

b)

Federal system

c)

Confederacy system

d)

Parliamentary system

25.

In a confederate system of government, what is the relationship between the states and the central governing body?

a)

States are completely controlled by the central government

b)

States are independent and sovereign, but agree to give some power to a central governing body

c)

States have no power and all decisions are made by the central government

d)

States and central government share equal power in all areas

26.

How does a federal system of government distribute power?

a)

All power is held by the central government

b)

Power is divided between national and state or provincial governments, with each level having sovereignty in some areas

c)

Power is only held by local governments

d)

Power is shared equally among all citizens

27.

Compare the unitary and federal systems of government in terms of how power is distributed.

a)

Both systems give all power to the central government

b)

Unitary systems centralize power, while federal systems divide power between national and state governments

c)

Federal systems centralize power, while unitary systems divide power

d)

Both systems give all power to local governments

28.

Which section of the Declaration of Independence lays the groundwork for what is to come and describes the basic rights held by all?

a)

Preamble

b)

Grievances

c)

Conclusion

d)

Statement of Purpose/Natural Rights

29.

What is the main focus of the "Grievances" section in the Declaration of Independence?

a)

Lays the groundwork for what is to come

b)

Provides a specific and detailed list of complaints against King George/England

c)

Explains the colonists' determination to separate

d)

Describes the rights of people who believe their government has wronged them

30.

Which section of the Declaration of Independence describes the purpose of the document and states the rights of people who believe their government has wronged them?

a)

Conclusion

b)

Grievances

c)

Statement of Purpose/Natural Rights

d)

Preamble

31.

How does the Conclusion section of the Declaration of Independence demonstrate the colonists' intentions?

a)

By listing complaints against King George

b)

By describing the basic rights held by all

c)

By explaining what the colonists tried to do to reason with King George and stating their determination to separate

d)

By stating the rights of people who believe their government has wronged them

32.

Which of the following best describes the type of government established by the Articles of Confederation?

a)

A strong central government with executive and judicial branches

b)

A loose union among independent states with a simple central government

c)

A monarchy with a powerful king

d)

A federal system with equal power between states and the national government

33.

Which of the following was NOT a feature of the central government under the Articles of Confederation?

a)

No court system

b)

No executive branch

c)

A unicameral legislature

d)

A bicameral legislature

34.

Explain why the Articles of Confederation created a weak central government and discuss one consequence of this structure for the early United States.

a)

The Articles aimed to avoid tyranny, resulting in a weak central government that struggled to enforce laws or collect taxes.

b)

The Articles wanted to create a monarchy, so the central government was weak.

c)

The Articles focused on international trade, so the central government was weak.

d)

The Articles were written by one person, so the central government was weak.

35.

Which of the following was a problem faced by the new states under the Confederation?

a)

The new states operated independently, issuing individual currencies and imposing tariffs on one another.

b)

The national government had too much power over the states.

c)

The states were not allowed to create their own laws.

d)

The national government controlled all state courts.

36.

Why was the national government considered weak under the Confederation?

a)

It could not force states to give it money and had to rely on state courts to enforce and interpret national laws.

b)

It could easily collect taxes from the states.

c)

It had the power to regulate all state economies.

d)

It could appoint judges to state courts without approval.

37.

What event spread unrest among states and led American leaders to believe the national government was vulnerable to anarchy?

a)

Whiskey Rebellion

b)

Boston Tea Party

c)

Shays' Rebellion

d)

Stamp Act Riots

38.

Explain why Shays’ Rebellion led American leaders to believe the national government needed to be stronger. Use evidence from the historical context.

a)

It showed the government could easily suppress uprisings.

b)

It demonstrated the government’s vulnerability to anarchy and inability to maintain order.

c)

It proved the effectiveness of the Articles of Confederation.

d)

It resulted in immediate peace among the states.

39.

What did the Connecticut/Constitutional Compromise establish regarding representation in Congress?

a)

Both houses have proportional representation

b)

House of Representatives is proportional, Senate has 2 per state

c)

Both houses have equal representation

d)

Senate is proportional, House of Representatives has 2 per state

40.

How is representation determined in the House of Representatives according to the Connecticut Compromise?

a)

Each state gets one representative

b)

Each state gets two representatives

c)

Representation is proportional to population

d)

Representation is based on land size

41.

According to the Connecticut Compromise, how many senators does each state have?

a)

One

b)

Two

c)

Three

d)

Proportional to population

42.

Which group supported the ratification of the U.S. Constitution?

a)

Federalists

b)

Anti-Federalists

c)

Loyalists

d)

Confederates

43.

What was the main difference between Federalists and Anti-Federalists during the ratification debate?

a)

Federalists supported a strong central government, while Anti-Federalists opposed it.

b)

Federalists wanted independence from Britain, while Anti-Federalists did not.

c)

Federalists supported the Bill of Rights, while Anti-Federalists opposed it.

d)

Federalists were against any form of government, while Anti-Federalists wanted monarchy.

44.

Which article of the U.S. Constitution establishes the Legislative Branch as a Congress with two chambers?

a)

Article I

b)

Article II

c)

Article III

d)

Article IV

45.

What is the main function of the Executive Branch as established by Article II of the U.S. Constitution?

a)

To interpret laws

b)

To carry out laws

c)

To make laws

d)

To amend the Constitution

46.

Which article of the U.S. Constitution outlines the authority of the courts and establishes the Judicial Branch?

a)

Article I

b)

Article II

c)

Article III

d)

Article IV

47.

A student is researching the requirements for becoming President of the United States. Which article of the U.S. Constitution should they consult?

a)

Article I

b)

Article II

c)

Article III

d)

Article IV

48.

Which Constitutional Article describes the relationship between states and the national government, including federalism?

a)

Article IV

b)

Article V

c)

Article VI

d)

Article VII

49.

What does Article V of the Constitution explain?

a)

The process for amending or changing the Constitution

b)

The relationship between states and the national government

c)

The supremacy of federal laws

d)

The ratification process of the Constitution

50.

According to Article VI, what is considered the "supreme Law of the Land"?

a)

The Constitution, federal laws, and treaties

b)

State laws

c)

The Bill of Rights

d)

Executive orders

51.

Which principle limits the federal government by dividing power among different branches?

a)

Federalism

b)

Separation of Powers

c)

Popular Sovereignty

d)

Judicial Review

52.

What is the main purpose of checks and balances in the federal government?

a)

To allow one branch to dominate the others

b)

To ensure each branch exercises some power/control over the other two

c)

To eliminate the need for cooperation among branches

d)

To combine all powers into one branch

53.

How does the concept of checks and balances help the branches of government work together?

a)

By making each branch independent and isolated

b)

By requiring each branch to exercise some control over the others

c)

By removing all limitations on the branches

d)

By allowing only one branch to make decisions

54.

Which of the following is an example of a check and balance in the U.S. government?

a)

Congress passing a law without review

b)

The President vetoing legislation

c)

The Supreme Court ignoring laws

d)

The President making laws directly

55.

What power gives the supreme court the ability to see certain cases before any other court?

a)

Appellate Jurisdiction

b)

Original Jurisdiction

c)

Precedent

d)

Plenary Review

56.

How many justices are on the US Supreme Court?

a)

6

b)

7

c)

8

d)

9

57.

Match the vocabulary words with the best definition

a)

A proposed law

1.

Bill

b)

A session at which a committee listens to testimony from people interested in the bill

2.

Hearing

c)

The minimum number of members who must be present to permit a legislative body to take official action

3.

Quorum

d)

 a motion by all members of the Senate who are present to set aside formal rules and consider a bill from the calendar

4.

Unanimous consent

e)

the formal accusation of misconduct in office

5.

impeachment

58.

Match the vocabulary words with the best definition: ___ A method of defeating a bill in the Senate by stalling the legislative process and preventing a vote

a)

A method of defeating a bill in the Senate by stalling the legislative process and preventing a vote

1.

Filibuster

b)

To draw a districts boundaries to gain an advantage in elections

2.

Gerrymandering

c)

 To set up new district lines after reapportionment is complete

3.

Redistricting

d)

Elected official who is already in office

4.

Incumbent

e)

A person whom a member of Congress has been elected to represent

5.

Constituent

59.

How many seats are currently in the United States House of Representatives?

a)

A. 435

b)

B. 186

c)

C. 142

d)

D. 100

60.

Match the vocabulary words with the best definition

a)

A proposed law

1.

Bill

b)

A session at which a committee listens to testimony from people interested in the bill

2.

Hearing

c)

The minimum number of members who must be present to permit a legislative body to take official action

3.

Quorum

d)

 a motion by all members of the Senate who are present to set aside formal rules and consider a bill from the calendar

4.

Unanimous consent

e)

the formal accusation of misconduct in office

5.

impeachment

61.

Match the vocabulary words with the best definition: ___ A method of defeating a bill in the Senate by stalling the legislative process and preventing a vote

a)

A method of defeating a bill in the Senate by stalling the legislative process and preventing a vote

1.

Filibuster

b)

To draw a districts boundaries to gain an advantage in elections

2.

Gerrymandering

c)

 To set up new district lines after reapportionment is complete

3.

Redistricting

d)

Elected official who is already in office

4.

Incumbent

e)

A person whom a member of Congress has been elected to represent

5.

Constituent

62.

How many seats are currently in the United States House of Representatives?

a)

A. 435

b)

B. 186

c)

C. 142

d)

D. 100

63.

Which of the following is NOT a qualification for House members?

a)

A. Being a citizen for at least 7 years

b)

B. Being an inhabitant of the State From which they are chosen

c)

C. Never having been in jail

d)

D. Being 25 years old

64.

Why is the Senate called the “upper house?”

a)

It always meets on the Second Floor

b)

Membership in the Senate is a Requirement for running for President

c)

The job of a Senator is easier than that of a Representative

d)

It has stricter qualifications than the House, more prestige, a longer term of office, and has been a stepping-stone to higher office.

65.

Which is a qualification for election to the Senate?

a)

Great wealth

b)

25 years of age

c)

Being a citizen for at least nine years

d)

Previously served as a member of the House

66.

Which of the following is NOT a duty of Congress?

a)

Legislating

b)

Representing constituents

c)

Serving on various committees

d)

Exercising executive power

67.

Every 10 years, which of the following determines the number of seats each State should have in the House of Representatives, a process known as apportionment?

a)

The Census Bureau

b)

Congress

c)

A special House committee

d)

the President

68.

How often are elections held for the entire House of Representatives?

a)

Every 2 years

b)

Every 4 years

c)

Every 6 years

d)

Every 8 years

69.

Who is responsible for gerrymandering congressional districts?

a)

The House of Representatives

b)

the Census Bureau

c)

the Senate

d)

State Legislature

70.

What word best describes the structure of the United States Congress?

a)

Unicameral

b)

Bicameral

c)

executive

d)

judicial

71.

What types of bills can only be introduced in the House of Representatives?

a)

Declaration of war

b)

Revenue

c)

Articles of Impeachment

d)

Presidential nominations

72.

Describe the leadership structures in the House & Senate, including their roles and duties

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73.

Match statements to the appropriate type of committee in Congress.

Categorize the following

Permanent committees that continue across terms of Congres

Made up of members from only one chamber of Congress

Investigate and monitor the actions of bureaucratic agencies

Made up of members from both the House and the Senate

Resolve the differenes between House and Senate versions of the same bill

Standing committees
Conference Committees
74.

Describe how Representation has become more diverse in Congress in the past 30 years.

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75.

Provide a brief outline of the steps that it takes for a bill to become a law

4 lines
76.

Bonus! What percentage of bills actually become laws in the United States? (2pts)

(a)  

77.
In order to divide the work, Congress organizes itself into
a)
houses
b)
parties
c)
committees
78.

What determines the amount of representatives each state gets in the House of Representatives?

a)

The state’s population

b)

The amount of taxes that state is willing to pay

c)

The size of the state (the more land the more representatives)

d)

A combination of all of these factors

79.
What does the President do as Chief Legislator?
a)
Leads the military
b)
Leads the Executive Branch
c)
Gives awards to deserving citizens
d)
Proposes laws to Congress
80.
As Chief Citizen, the President represents all Americans.
a)
True
b)
False
81.
What role allows the President to be the leader of the military?
a)
Chief of State
b)
Chief of Party
c)
Commander-in-Chief
d)
Chief Executive
82.
Who would be considered the Chief of the Republican Party currently?
a)
Donald Trump
b)
Mike Pence
c)
Paul Ryan 
d)
Newt Gingrich 
83.
What does the President do as Chief Diplomat?
a)
Leads foreign policy
b)
Leads his political party
c)
Leads the Executive Branch
d)
Leads the military 
84.

Which Role of the President is being displayed in this picture? (awards ceremony at the White House)

a)

Chief Citizen

b)

Chief of State

c)

Chief Executive

d)

Commander-in-Chief

85.
Which role of the President is being displayed in this picture?
a)
Chief Legislator
b)
Chief Diplomat
c)
Chief of State
d)
Commander-in-Chief
86.

Which role of the President is being displayed in this picture? (This is Vladimir Putin of Russia in the photo with President Obama)

a)

Chief of Party

b)

Chief Diplomat

c)

Commander-in-Chief

d)

Chief of State

87.
Which of the following is NOT a role of Chief Executive?
a)
Appointing officials
b)
Leading the bureaucracy
c)
Conduct Cabinet meetings
d)
Propose laws to Congress
88.

Ceremonial head of government

a)

Party Chief

b)

Chief of state

c)

Commander in chief

d)

Chief executive

89.

Who would be the current chief of the Democratic Party?

a)

Donald Trump

b)

Kamala Harris

c)

Joe Biden

d)

Nancy Pelosi

90.

The President manages the many agencies of the Federal Government. (includes sitting in on meetings, their budgets, etc.)

a)

Administrator

b)

Citizen

c)

State

d)

Diplomat

91.

The President issues an executive order

a)

Executive

b)

Administrator

c)

Diplomat

d)

State

92.

The President hosts a foreign leader for a State dinner.

a)

Commander in Chief

b)

Chief Executive

c)

Chief Legislator

d)

Chief of State

93.

The President throws out the first pitch at a baseball game

a)

Citizen

b)

Diplomat

c)

Executive

d)

Legislator

94.

The President meets with the leaders of the House & Senate about his public policy goals

a)

State

b)

Legislator

c)

Executive

d)

Diplomat

95.

The President addresses the nation after a tragedy

a)

Executive

b)

Legislator

c)

Diplomat

d)

Citizen

96.

18. The President authorizes military airstrikes & requests an official war declaration from Congress

a)

Commander in Chief

b)

Chief Diplomat

c)

Chief of State

d)

Chief Citizen

97.

Age requirement to serve as POTUS

a)

25

b)

30

c)

35

d)

40

98.

Citizenship requirement to serve as POTUS

a)

7 years

b)

9 years

c)

14 years

d)

natural born citizen

99.

Match the description with the presidential role it BEST fits:

a)

1.

Commander in Chief

b)

2.

Chief Diplomat

c)

3.

Chief of State

d)

4.

Chief Legislator

100.
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Match the following description with the landmark Supreme Court case it BEST firs

a)

Established the principle of judicial review

1.

Marbury v. Madison

b)

Legalized same-sex marriage in all 50 states

2.

Obergefell v. Hodges

c)

Legalized abortion on the basis of a woman’s right to privacy

3.

Roe v. Wade

d)

Overturned Roe v. Wade. Abortion is legal on a state-by-state basis

4.

Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health

e)

Legalized interracial marriage in all states

5.

Loving v. Virginia

101.

Which of the following best defines our plurality concept to accumulating votes in an election?

a)

It is a system in which a candidate needs at least 50% of the votes cast to win an election.

b)

It is a system in which a candidate wins with the most votes in an election, not necessarily needing a majority of votes to win.

c)

It is a system in which multiple parties have a chance to win seats in Congress.

d)

It is a system in which multiple ballots are cast by each citizen to determine the winner of a Primary Election

102.

In the US, a political party is made up of people who...

a)

disagree on how to solve the basic issues facing the nation

b)

work together to get candidates elected into office

c)

work separately to support one major program or policy

d)

support ticket splitting

103.

Political ideology that believes in limited power for the national government. Prefers to maintain traditional values.

a)

Liberalism

b)

Conservatism

c)

Moderates

d)

Independents

104.

Voters that are in the middle of the political spectrum.

a)

Liberals

b)

Conservatives

c)

Moderates

d)

Independents

105.

Political ideology that believes in active national government to bring about their desired changes.

a)

Liberalism

b)

Conservatism

c)

Moderates

d)

Independents

106.

What is a primary function of third parties in the American political system?

a)

Winning presidential elections

b)

Replacing the two major parties

c)

Raising awareness of overlooked issues

d)

Controlling Congress

107.

The United States has traditionally had a (a)   system that discourages third-party and independent candidates, especially at the national level.

108.

Parties that subscribe to a consistent ideology across multiple issues, like the Socialist or Libertarian parties, are known as (a)   parties.

109.

When a large faction of members breaks off from a major party to form their own, it is called a (a)   party.

110.

Teddy Roosevelt's Progressive "Bull Moose" Party, which broke away from the Republican Party, is a classic example of a (a)   party.

111.

Teddy Roosevelt's Progressive "Bull Moose" Party and George Wallace's American Independent Party are cited as prominent examples of which type of third party?

a)

Splinter parties that broke away from a major party.

b)

Ideological parties with a broad, consistent platform.

c)

Single-issue parties focused on one specific reform.

d)

Economic-protest parties created in response to financial conditions.

112.

Consider the 2000 presidential election. The Green Party candidate, Ralph Nader, did not win any electoral votes, but he attracted votes that might otherwise have gone to Al Gore, particularly in the crucial state of Florida. This scenario illustrates the third-party role of...?

a)

Winning elections

b)

Forcing a run-off election

c)

Acting as a "spoiler"

d)

Merging with a major party

113.

In single-member districts, the candidate who wins the most votes, or a (a)   , wins that office.

114.

Type of Third party represented by the Green Party, where they focus on a particular cause.

a)

Single-Issue

b)

Spinter

c)

Regional

d)

Charismatic