WorksheetsGovernment Unit 1 Review
Total questions: 114
Worksheet time: 6hrs 35mins
Which of the following is a basic function of government?
Provide public services
Organize sports events
Sell consumer goods
Build amusement parks
What is the main purpose of providing national security as a function of government?
To ensure public health
To provide safety from outside threats, military and economic threats
To organize elections
To build infrastructure
Which government function is associated with ensuring public health and safety?
Providing public services
Collecting taxes
Printing money
Regulating trade
Which type of government is characterized by control over many or all aspects of citizens’ economic, political, and social lives?
Authoritarian/Totalitarian
Democracy
Monarchy
Republic
In which type of government does a single person inherit the throne and head the state?
Monarchy
Dictatorship
Oligarchy
Republic
What is a dictatorship?
Government in the hands of a single person
Government in the hands of a small group
Citizens elect leaders to make decisions
One person inherits the throne
Which form of government is ruled by a small group or political party?
Oligarchy
Monarchy
Republic
Democracy
In a democracy, how do citizens typically participate in government?
By ruling directly or through representatives
By inheriting the throne
By being appointed by a dictator
By joining a small ruling group
What distinguishes a republic from other forms of democracy?
Citizens elect leaders to make decisions
One person inherits the throne
A single person holds all power
A small group controls the government
Which of the following is NOT one of the four requirements for being considered a state?
Population
Territory
Sovereignty
Currency
What does "sovereignty" mean in the context of being a state?
Having a large population
Having the power to make your own rules and laws without answering to any outside higher power
Owning a large amount of land
Having a democratic government
Why is "government" considered a requirement for statehood?
It provides a system to hold everything together
It ensures a large population
It guarantees economic prosperity
It defines the borders of the state
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 state
A city
A continent
A nation without sovereignty
Suppose a region has a population, territory, and a government, but its laws are controlled by another country. Which requirement for statehood is missing?
Population
Territory
Sovereignty
Government
Which theory states that the heads of ancient families served as the authority over the group, and that the state evolved from the family?
Evolutionary Theory
Divine Right Theory
Force Theory
Social Contract Theory
According to which theory is the state created when people agree to forfeit some liberties to a government in exchange for protection and security?
Social Contract Theory
Evolutionary Theory
Divine Right Theory
Force Theory
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?
Divine Right Theory
Force Theory
Social Contract Theory
Evolutionary Theory
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?
Force Theory
Social Contract Theory
Divine Right Theory
Evolutionary Theory
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?
Social Contract Theory; People seek security and order in exchange for some liberties.
Divine Right Theory; People believe rulers are chosen by God.
Evolutionary Theory; People organize based on family lineage.
Force Theory; People are forced into submission by violence.
Which philosopher believed that the social contract meant submission to an absolute monarch?
Thomas Hobbes
John Locke
Jean-Jacques Rousseau
Montesquieu
According to John Locke, what right did citizens have under the social contract?
The right to submit to an absolute monarch
The right to revolt against a government not upholding its end of the contract
The right to unlimited freedom
The right to avoid all government authority
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?
Hobbes believed in submission to an absolute monarch, while Locke believed citizens had the right to revolt against unjust governments.
Both believed in unlimited freedom for citizens.
Hobbes supported democracy, while Locke supported monarchy.
Both believed citizens should never challenge government authority.
How is leadership typically determined in a monarchy?
Through inheritance by a king, queen, or emperor
By election from citizens
By appointment from a political party
By military force
Which system of government gives all key powers to the central government?
Unitary system
Federal system
Confederacy system
Parliamentary system
In a confederate system of government, what is the relationship between the states and the central governing body?
States are completely controlled by the central government
States are independent and sovereign, but agree to give some power to a central governing body
States have no power and all decisions are made by the central government
States and central government share equal power in all areas
How does a federal system of government distribute power?
All power is held by the central government
Power is divided between national and state or provincial governments, with each level having sovereignty in some areas
Power is only held by local governments
Power is shared equally among all citizens
Compare the unitary and federal systems of government in terms of how power is distributed.
Both systems give all power to the central government
Unitary systems centralize power, while federal systems divide power between national and state governments
Federal systems centralize power, while unitary systems divide power
Both systems give all power to local governments
Which section of the Declaration of Independence lays the groundwork for what is to come and describes the basic rights held by all?
Preamble
Grievances
Conclusion
Statement of Purpose/Natural Rights
What is the main focus of the "Grievances" section in the Declaration of Independence?
Lays the groundwork for what is to come
Provides a specific and detailed list of complaints against King George/England
Explains the colonists' determination to separate
Describes the rights of people who believe their government has wronged them
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?
Conclusion
Grievances
Statement of Purpose/Natural Rights
Preamble
How does the Conclusion section of the Declaration of Independence demonstrate the colonists' intentions?
By listing complaints against King George
By describing the basic rights held by all
By explaining what the colonists tried to do to reason with King George and stating their determination to separate
By stating the rights of people who believe their government has wronged them
Which of the following best describes the type of government established by the Articles of Confederation?
A strong central government with executive and judicial branches
A loose union among independent states with a simple central government
A monarchy with a powerful king
A federal system with equal power between states and the national government
Which of the following was NOT a feature of the central government under the Articles of Confederation?
No court system
No executive branch
A unicameral legislature
A bicameral legislature
Explain why the Articles of Confederation created a weak central government and discuss one consequence of this structure for the early United States.
The Articles aimed to avoid tyranny, resulting in a weak central government that struggled to enforce laws or collect taxes.
The Articles wanted to create a monarchy, so the central government was weak.
The Articles focused on international trade, so the central government was weak.
The Articles were written by one person, so the central government was weak.
Which of the following was a problem faced by the new states under the Confederation?
The new states operated independently, issuing individual currencies and imposing tariffs on one another.
The national government had too much power over the states.
The states were not allowed to create their own laws.
The national government controlled all state courts.
Why was the national government considered weak under the Confederation?
It could not force states to give it money and had to rely on state courts to enforce and interpret national laws.
It could easily collect taxes from the states.
It had the power to regulate all state economies.
It could appoint judges to state courts without approval.
What event spread unrest among states and led American leaders to believe the national government was vulnerable to anarchy?
Whiskey Rebellion
Boston Tea Party
Shays' Rebellion
Stamp Act Riots
Explain why Shays’ Rebellion led American leaders to believe the national government needed to be stronger. Use evidence from the historical context.
It showed the government could easily suppress uprisings.
It demonstrated the government’s vulnerability to anarchy and inability to maintain order.
It proved the effectiveness of the Articles of Confederation.
It resulted in immediate peace among the states.
What did the Connecticut/Constitutional Compromise establish regarding representation in Congress?
Both houses have proportional representation
House of Representatives is proportional, Senate has 2 per state
Both houses have equal representation
Senate is proportional, House of Representatives has 2 per state
How is representation determined in the House of Representatives according to the Connecticut Compromise?
Each state gets one representative
Each state gets two representatives
Representation is proportional to population
Representation is based on land size
According to the Connecticut Compromise, how many senators does each state have?
One
Two
Three
Proportional to population
Which group supported the ratification of the U.S. Constitution?
Federalists
Anti-Federalists
Loyalists
Confederates
What was the main difference between Federalists and Anti-Federalists during the ratification debate?
Federalists supported a strong central government, while Anti-Federalists opposed it.
Federalists wanted independence from Britain, while Anti-Federalists did not.
Federalists supported the Bill of Rights, while Anti-Federalists opposed it.
Federalists were against any form of government, while Anti-Federalists wanted monarchy.
Which article of the U.S. Constitution establishes the Legislative Branch as a Congress with two chambers?
Article I
Article II
Article III
Article IV
What is the main function of the Executive Branch as established by Article II of the U.S. Constitution?
To interpret laws
To carry out laws
To make laws
To amend the Constitution
Which article of the U.S. Constitution outlines the authority of the courts and establishes the Judicial Branch?
Article I
Article II
Article III
Article IV
A student is researching the requirements for becoming President of the United States. Which article of the U.S. Constitution should they consult?
Article I
Article II
Article III
Article IV
Which Constitutional Article describes the relationship between states and the national government, including federalism?
Article IV
Article V
Article VI
Article VII
What does Article V of the Constitution explain?
The process for amending or changing the Constitution
The relationship between states and the national government
The supremacy of federal laws
The ratification process of the Constitution
According to Article VI, what is considered the "supreme Law of the Land"?
The Constitution, federal laws, and treaties
State laws
The Bill of Rights
Executive orders
Which principle limits the federal government by dividing power among different branches?
Federalism
Separation of Powers
Popular Sovereignty
Judicial Review
What is the main purpose of checks and balances in the federal government?
To allow one branch to dominate the others
To ensure each branch exercises some power/control over the other two
To eliminate the need for cooperation among branches
To combine all powers into one branch
How does the concept of checks and balances help the branches of government work together?
By making each branch independent and isolated
By requiring each branch to exercise some control over the others
By removing all limitations on the branches
By allowing only one branch to make decisions
Which of the following is an example of a check and balance in the U.S. government?
Congress passing a law without review
The President vetoing legislation
The Supreme Court ignoring laws
The President making laws directly
What power gives the supreme court the ability to see certain cases before any other court?
Appellate Jurisdiction
Original Jurisdiction
Precedent
Plenary Review
How many justices are on the US Supreme Court?
6
7
8
9
Match the vocabulary words with the best definition
A proposed law
Bill
A session at which a committee listens to testimony from people interested in the bill
Hearing
The minimum number of members who must be present to permit a legislative body to take official action
Quorum
a motion by all members of the Senate who are present to set aside formal rules and consider a bill from the calendar
Unanimous consent
the formal accusation of misconduct in office
impeachment
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 method of defeating a bill in the Senate by stalling the legislative process and preventing a vote
Filibuster
To draw a districts boundaries to gain an advantage in elections
Gerrymandering
To set up new district lines after reapportionment is complete
Redistricting
Elected official who is already in office
Incumbent
A person whom a member of Congress has been elected to represent
Constituent
How many seats are currently in the United States House of Representatives?
A. 435
B. 186
C. 142
D. 100
Match the vocabulary words with the best definition
A proposed law
Bill
A session at which a committee listens to testimony from people interested in the bill
Hearing
The minimum number of members who must be present to permit a legislative body to take official action
Quorum
a motion by all members of the Senate who are present to set aside formal rules and consider a bill from the calendar
Unanimous consent
the formal accusation of misconduct in office
impeachment
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 method of defeating a bill in the Senate by stalling the legislative process and preventing a vote
Filibuster
To draw a districts boundaries to gain an advantage in elections
Gerrymandering
To set up new district lines after reapportionment is complete
Redistricting
Elected official who is already in office
Incumbent
A person whom a member of Congress has been elected to represent
Constituent
How many seats are currently in the United States House of Representatives?
A. 435
B. 186
C. 142
D. 100
Which of the following is NOT a qualification for House members?
A. Being a citizen for at least 7 years
B. Being an inhabitant of the State From which they are chosen
C. Never having been in jail
D. Being 25 years old
Why is the Senate called the “upper house?”
It always meets on the Second Floor
Membership in the Senate is a Requirement for running for President
The job of a Senator is easier than that of a Representative
It has stricter qualifications than the House, more prestige, a longer term of office, and has been a stepping-stone to higher office.
Which is a qualification for election to the Senate?
Great wealth
25 years of age
Being a citizen for at least nine years
Previously served as a member of the House
Which of the following is NOT a duty of Congress?
Legislating
Representing constituents
Serving on various committees
Exercising executive power
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?
The Census Bureau
Congress
A special House committee
the President
How often are elections held for the entire House of Representatives?
Every 2 years
Every 4 years
Every 6 years
Every 8 years
Who is responsible for gerrymandering congressional districts?
The House of Representatives
the Census Bureau
the Senate
State Legislature
What word best describes the structure of the United States Congress?
Unicameral
Bicameral
executive
judicial
What types of bills can only be introduced in the House of Representatives?
Declaration of war
Revenue
Articles of Impeachment
Presidential nominations
Describe the leadership structures in the House & Senate, including their roles and duties
Match statements to the appropriate type of committee in Congress.
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
Describe how Representation has become more diverse in Congress in the past 30 years.
Provide a brief outline of the steps that it takes for a bill to become a law
Bonus! What percentage of bills actually become laws in the United States? (2pts)
(a)
What determines the amount of representatives each state gets in the House of Representatives?
The state’s population
The amount of taxes that state is willing to pay
The size of the state (the more land the more representatives)
A combination of all of these factors
Which Role of the President is being displayed in this picture? (awards ceremony at the White House)
Chief Citizen
Chief of State
Chief Executive
Commander-in-Chief
Which role of the President is being displayed in this picture? (This is Vladimir Putin of Russia in the photo with President Obama)
Chief of Party
Chief Diplomat
Commander-in-Chief
Chief of State
Ceremonial head of government
Party Chief
Chief of state
Commander in chief
Chief executive
Who would be the current chief of the Democratic Party?
Donald Trump
Kamala Harris
Joe Biden
Nancy Pelosi
The President manages the many agencies of the Federal Government. (includes sitting in on meetings, their budgets, etc.)
Administrator
Citizen
State
Diplomat
The President issues an executive order
Executive
Administrator
Diplomat
State
The President hosts a foreign leader for a State dinner.
Commander in Chief
Chief Executive
Chief Legislator
Chief of State
The President throws out the first pitch at a baseball game
Citizen
Diplomat
Executive
Legislator
The President meets with the leaders of the House & Senate about his public policy goals
State
Legislator
Executive
Diplomat
The President addresses the nation after a tragedy
Executive
Legislator
Diplomat
Citizen
18. The President authorizes military airstrikes & requests an official war declaration from Congress
Commander in Chief
Chief Diplomat
Chief of State
Chief Citizen
Age requirement to serve as POTUS
25
30
35
40
Citizenship requirement to serve as POTUS
7 years
9 years
14 years
natural born citizen
Match the description with the presidential role it BEST fits:
Commander in Chief
Chief Diplomat
Chief of State
Chief Legislator
Match the following description with the landmark Supreme Court case it BEST firs
Established the principle of judicial review
Marbury v. Madison
Legalized same-sex marriage in all 50 states
Obergefell v. Hodges
Legalized abortion on the basis of a woman’s right to privacy
Roe v. Wade
Overturned Roe v. Wade. Abortion is legal on a state-by-state basis
Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health
Legalized interracial marriage in all states
Loving v. Virginia
Which of the following best defines our plurality concept to accumulating votes in an election?
It is a system in which a candidate needs at least 50% of the votes cast to win an election.
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.
It is a system in which multiple parties have a chance to win seats in Congress.
It is a system in which multiple ballots are cast by each citizen to determine the winner of a Primary Election
In the US, a political party is made up of people who...
disagree on how to solve the basic issues facing the nation
work together to get candidates elected into office
work separately to support one major program or policy
support ticket splitting
Political ideology that believes in limited power for the national government. Prefers to maintain traditional values.
Liberalism
Conservatism
Moderates
Independents
Voters that are in the middle of the political spectrum.
Liberals
Conservatives
Moderates
Independents
Political ideology that believes in active national government to bring about their desired changes.
Liberalism
Conservatism
Moderates
Independents
What is a primary function of third parties in the American political system?
Winning presidential elections
Replacing the two major parties
Raising awareness of overlooked issues
Controlling Congress
The United States has traditionally had a (a) system that discourages third-party and independent candidates, especially at the national level.
Parties that subscribe to a consistent ideology across multiple issues, like the Socialist or Libertarian parties, are known as (a) parties.
When a large faction of members breaks off from a major party to form their own, it is called a (a) party.
Teddy Roosevelt's Progressive "Bull Moose" Party, which broke away from the Republican Party, is a classic example of a (a) party.
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?
Splinter parties that broke away from a major party.
Ideological parties with a broad, consistent platform.
Single-issue parties focused on one specific reform.
Economic-protest parties created in response to financial conditions.
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...?
Winning elections
Forcing a run-off election
Acting as a "spoiler"
Merging with a major party
In single-member districts, the candidate who wins the most votes, or a (a) , wins that office.
Type of Third party represented by the Green Party, where they focus on a particular cause.
Single-Issue
Spinter
Regional
Charismatic
