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2nd 9 week Breakout

Total questions: 182

Worksheet time: 2hrs 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the best definition for Limited Government?

a)

The government's power is restricted

b)

Powers are separated into 3 branches

c)

Power is shared between the states and federal government

d)

The people have power

2.

Which of the following is the best definition for Consent of the Governed?

a)

People have the power

b)

People must approve of government's actions

c)

Powers are separated between 3 branches of government

d)

Each branch has power over the other

3.

Which of the following is the best definition of Popular Sovereignty

a)

The people hold the power in the government

b)

Powers are divided and shared between the national government and the states

c)

Powers are divided between 3 branches of government

d)

The people must approve of the governments actions

4.

What is the best definition for Rule of Law

a)

People must approve of government's actions

b)

The people have the power

c)

The powers of government are limited

d)

Everyone must follow the law

5.

Which of the following is the best description of Separation of powers?

a)

People have the power

b)

Powers are divided between the national and state governments

c)

Powers are divided among 3 branches of government

d)

Branches have power over each other to keep each other from becoming too powerful

6.

Which of the following is the best definition for Federalism?

a)

Powers separated between 3 branches of government

b)

Powers given only to the Federal Governments

c)

Powers shared between the Federal government and the states

d)

People have the power.

7.

Which of the following is the best definition of Checks and Balances?

a)

Power divided between 3 branches of government

b)

Each branch has power over the other to keep them from becoming too powerful

c)

It has to do with money and scales

d)

Everyone must follow the law

8.

Art.I, sec. 2 says, "the House of Representatives shall be composed of Members chosen every second Year by the People of the several states" what principle is represented in that section?

a)

Federalism

b)

Consent of the Governed

c)

Limited Government

d)

Popular Sovereignty

9.

Art. II, sec. 2 says, "He (the president) shall have Power, by and with the Advice and Consent of the Senate, to make treaties." Which Constitutional Principle is best described in this passage ?

a)

Separation of Powers

b)

Checks and Balances

c)

Consent of the Governed

d)

Rule of Law

10.

Art. VI says the constitution is the "Supreme Law of the Land." Which principle is best represented in this passage?

a)

Popular Sovereignty

b)

Federalism

c)

Limited Government

d)

Checks and Balances

11.
The people are the source of all government authority
a)
Popular Sovereignty
b)
Checks and Balances
c)
Limited Government
d)
Separation of Powers
12.
Congress must have 2/3 vote in each house to override a veto by the President
a)
Limited Government
b)
Checks and Balances
c)
Separation of Powers
d)
Federalism
13.
In Pennsylvania, people pay both a State and Federal tax
a)
Checks and Balances
b)
Limited Government
c)
Federalism
d)
Popular Sovereignty
14.
"We the people of the United States..."
a)
Limited Government
b)
Federalism
c)
Separation of Powers
d)
Popular Sovereignty
15.
Only Congress has the power to declare war
a)
Separation of Powers
b)
Checks and Balances
c)
Popular Sovereignty
d)
Limited Government
16.
Educational requirements vary from state to state
a)
Checks and Balances
b)
Separation of Powers
c)
Limited Government
d)
Federalism
17.
Presidential appointees are subject to approval by the Senate
a)
Separation of Powers
b)
Checks and Balances
c)
Limited Government
d)
Federalism
18.

What is the best definition for Limited Government?

a)

The government's power is restricted

b)

Powers are separated into 3 branches

c)

Power is shared between the states and federal government

d)

The people have power

19.

Which of the following is the best definition for Consent of the Governed?

a)

People have the power

b)

People must approve of government's actions

c)

Powers are separated between 3 branches of government

d)

Each branch has power over the other

20.

Which of the following is the best definition of Popular Sovereignty

a)

The people hold the power in the government

b)

Powers are divided and shared between the national government and the states

c)

Powers are divided between 3 branches of government

d)

The people must approve of the governments actions

21.

What is the best definition for Rule of Law

a)

People must approve of government's actions

b)

The people have the power

c)

The powers of government are limited

d)

Everyone must follow the law

22.

Which of the following is the best description of Separation of powers?

a)

People have the power

b)

Powers are divided between the national and state governments

c)

Powers are divided among 3 branches of government

d)

Branches have power over each other to keep each other from becoming too powerful

23.

Which of the following is the best definition for Federalism?

a)

Powers separated between 3 branches of government

b)

Powers given only to the Federal Governments

c)

Powers shared between the Federal government and the states

d)

People have the power.

24.

Which of the following is the best definition of Checks and Balances?

a)

Power divided between 3 branches of government

b)

Each branch has power over the other to keep them from becoming too powerful

c)

It has to do with money and scales

d)

Everyone must follow the law

25.

Art.I, sec. 2 says, "the House of Representatives shall be composed of Members chosen every second Year by the People of the several states" what principle is represented in that section?

a)

Federalism

b)

Consent of the Governed

c)

Limited Government

d)

Popular Sovereignty

26.

Art. II, sec. 2 says, "He (the president) shall have Power, by and with the Advice and Consent of the Senate, to make treaties." Which Constitutional Principle is best described in this passage ?

a)

Separation of Powers

b)

Checks and Balances

c)

Consent of the Governed

d)

Rule of Law

27.

Art. VI says the constitution is the "Supreme Law of the Land." Which principle is best represented in this passage?

a)

Popular Sovereignty

b)

Federalism

c)

Limited Government

d)

Checks and Balances

28.
The people are the source of all government authority
a)
Popular Sovereignty
b)
Checks and Balances
c)
Limited Government
d)
Separation of Powers
29.
Congress must have 2/3 vote in each house to override a veto by the President
a)
Limited Government
b)
Checks and Balances
c)
Separation of Powers
d)
Federalism
30.
In Pennsylvania, people pay both a State and Federal tax
a)
Checks and Balances
b)
Limited Government
c)
Federalism
d)
Popular Sovereignty
31.
"We the people of the United States..."
a)
Limited Government
b)
Federalism
c)
Separation of Powers
d)
Popular Sovereignty
32.
Only Congress has the power to declare war
a)
Separation of Powers
b)
Checks and Balances
c)
Popular Sovereignty
d)
Limited Government
33.
Educational requirements vary from state to state
a)
Checks and Balances
b)
Separation of Powers
c)
Limited Government
d)
Federalism
34.
Presidential appointees are subject to approval by the Senate
a)
Separation of Powers
b)
Checks and Balances
c)
Limited Government
d)
Federalism
35.

Prints (or coins) Money

a)

Executive

b)

Legislative

c)

Judicial

36.

Enforces the law

a)

Legislative

b)

Judicial

c)

Executive

37.

Decides what a law means

a)

Executive

b)

Legislative

c)

Judicial

38.

Declares war

a)

Executive

b)

Legislative

c)

Judicial

39.

Includes the president, vice-president and cabinet

a)

Executive

b)

Legislative

c)

Judicial

40.

Divided into the House and Senate

a)

Executive

b)

Legislative

c)

Judicial

41.

Punish Pirates

a)

Executive

b)

Legislative

c)

Judicial

42.

Makes treaties with other countries

a)

Executive

b)

Legislative

c)

Judicial

43.

Can declare laws unconstitutional

a)

Executive

b)

Legislative

c)

Judicial

44.

Selected by the electoral college

a)

Executive

b)

Legislative

c)

Judicial

45.

Selected by popular vote

a)

Executive

b)

Legislative

c)

Judicial

46.

Appoints Supreme Court Justices, Federal judges, ambassadors and cabinet members

a)

Executive

b)

Legislative

c)

Judicial

47.

Establishes Post Offices

a)

Executive

b)

Legislative

c)

Judicial

48.

Makes a State of the Union address each year

a)

Executive

b)

Legislative

c)

Judicial

49.

Collects taxes

a)

Executive

b)

Legislative

c)

Judicial

50.

Match the following

a)

Article I

1.

The Legislative Branch (Congress)

b)

Article II

2.

The Executive Branch (President)

c)

Article III

3.

The Judicial Branch (Supreme Court)

d)

Article IV

4.

Relations among the States

e)

Article V

5.

Provisions for Amendments

51.

Match the following

a)

Article I

1.

The Legislative Branch (Congress)

b)

Article II

2.

The Executive Branch (President)

c)

Article III

3.

The Judicial Branch (Supreme Court)

d)

Article IV

4.

Relations among the States

e)

Article V

5.

Provisions for Amendments

52.

What did the British need after the French and Indian War?

a)

More soldiers

b)

More land

c)

More money

d)

More allies

53.

What was one of the problems under the King mentioned in the document?

a)

King taxed too little

b)

King taxed too much

c)

King was not powerful

d)

King was too lenient

54.

Which of the following was NOT a result of the British attempts to raise money through taxes?

a)

Colonists' anger

b)

Boston Tea Party

c)

Increased British support

d)

Protests

55.

What solution did the Articles of Confederation provide for the problem of the King taxing too much?

a)

New Government could not tax

b)

Each state had 1 vote

c)

No executive branch

d)

No national court

56.

How did the Constitution address the issue of the King being too powerful?

a)

Congress may tax

b)

Congress divided into House and Senate

c)

Legislative, Executive, and Judicial Branches

d)

Supreme Court appointed by Executive and confirmed by Legislative

57.
What was the purpose of the Olive Branch Petition?
a)
To apologize to the king and ask to restore the harmony between Britain and the colonies
b)
To make the world aware that the colonies were now going to form their own country
c)
To make a list of rules for the new country
58.
Which of the following is NOT true about the Declaration of Independence?
a)
It was a list of grievances
b)
It was written in 1776
c)
It was written to the world
d)
It was written as an apology
59.
Which of the following is a difference between the Articles of Confederation and the Constitution?
a)
Articles of Confederation did not last, Constitution did
b)
Articles of Confederation gave power to the king, Constitution gave power to people
c)
Articles of Confederation was an apology, Constitution was a break up letter
d)
Articles of Confederation was a set of rules, Constitution was an apology letter
60.
The French and Indian War helped lead to the Revolutionary War because
a)
Soldiers were bitter about their treatment in French and Indian War
b)
The French defeated the British and the colonists did not want to be French
c)
The same Indians that worked with the French also participated in the Boston Tea Party
d)
The British were in debt and needed to raise money through taxes
61.
How did the Articles of Confederation fix the problem of taxes?
a)
the new government would only tax at a 10% rate
b)
the new government would not be able to tax at all
c)
the new government would only tax every other year
d)
the new government would continue to tax, but would only tax once per year
62.
What was the purpose of the Olive Branch Petition?
a)
To apologize to the king and ask to restore the harmony between Britain and the colonies
b)
To make the world aware that the colonies were now going to form their own country
c)
To make a list of rules for the new country
63.
Which of the following is NOT true about the Declaration of Independence?
a)
It was a list of grievances
b)
It was written in 1776
c)
It was written to the world
d)
It was written as an apology
64.
Which of the following is a difference between the Articles of Confederation and the Constitution?
a)
Articles of Confederation did not last, Constitution did
b)
Articles of Confederation gave power to the king, Constitution gave power to people
c)
Articles of Confederation was an apology, Constitution was a break up letter
d)
Articles of Confederation was a set of rules, Constitution was an apology letter
65.
The French and Indian War helped lead to the Revolutionary War because
a)
Soldiers were bitter about their treatment in French and Indian War
b)
The French defeated the British and the colonists did not want to be French
c)
The same Indians that worked with the French also participated in the Boston Tea Party
d)
The British were in debt and needed to raise money through taxes
66.

How did the Articles of Confederation supposedly "fix" the problem of taxes?

a)
the new government would only tax at a 10% rate
b)
the new government would not be able to tax at all
c)
the new government would only tax every other year
d)
the new government would continue to tax, but would only tax once per year
67.
In the Battle of Lexington and Concord
a)
The majority of the battle took place in Lexington
b)
Guerrilla warfare was a big reason for the colonist's success
c)
The British were in major debt as a result of the battle
d)
The colonists were defeated
68.

How did the Articles of Confederation supposedly "fix" the problem of the king being too powerful?

a)

Set up a system with 3 Presidents

b)

Set up a system with no executive branch at all

c)

Set up a system with a new king with limited power

d)

Set up a system exactly like the one the British had

69.

Select all of the following that were "real" solutions made by the Constitution

a)

Congress had the power to tax

b)

Each state received 1 vote in the new legislature

c)

The government would have 3 branches: Leg, Exec and Judicial

d)

All of the states would have to agree to amend

70.

Signs bills into law

a)

President

b)

Congress

c)

Supreme Court

71.

writes laws

a)

President

b)

Congress

c)

Supreme Court

72.

vetoes bills and returns them to Congress

a)

President

b)

Congress

c)

Supreme Court

73.

hears disputes about laws

a)

President

b)

Congress

c)

Supreme Court

74.

decides whether a law is constitutional

a)

President

b)

Congress

c)

Supreme Court

75.

can override a veto with a large vote

a)

President

b)

Congress

c)

Supreme Court

76.

the legislative branch

a)

President

b)

Congress

c)

Supreme Court

77.

the executive branch

a)

President

b)

Congress

c)

Supreme Court

78.

the judicial branch

a)

President

b)

Congress

c)

Supreme Court

79.

Match the term with the branch of government

a)

Writes laws

b)

Vetoes or signs bills

c)

Hears disputes about laws

1
2
3
1)
2)
3)
80.

What is the best definition for Limited Government?

a)

The government's power is restricted

b)

Powers are separated into 3 branches

c)

Power is shared between the states and federal government

d)

The people have power

81.

Which of the following is the best definition for Consent of the Governed?

a)

People have the power

b)

People must approve of government's actions

c)

Powers are separated between 3 branches of government

d)

Each branch has power over the other

82.

Which of the following is the best definition of Popular Sovereignty

a)

The people hold the power in the government

b)

Powers are divided and shared between the national government and the states

c)

Powers are divided between 3 branches of government

d)

The people must approve of the governments actions

83.

What is the best definition for Rule of Law

a)

People must approve of government's actions

b)

The people have the power

c)

The powers of government are limited

d)

Everyone must follow the law

84.

Which of the following is the best description of Separation of powers?

a)

People have the power

b)

Powers are divided between the national and state governments

c)

Powers are divided among 3 branches of government

d)

Branches have power over each other to keep each other from becoming too powerful

85.

Which of the following is the best definition for Federalism?

a)

Powers separated between 3 branches of government

b)

Powers given only to the Federal Governments

c)

Powers shared between the Federal government and the states

d)

People have the power.

86.

Which of the following is the best definition of Checks and Balances?

a)

Power divided between 3 branches of government

b)

Each branch has power over the other to keep them from becoming too powerful

c)

It has to do with money and scales

d)

Everyone must follow the law

87.

Art.I, sec. 2 says, "the House of Representatives shall be composed of Members chosen every second Year by the People of the several states" what principle is represented in that section?

a)

Federalism

b)

Consent of the Governed

c)

Limited Government

d)

Popular Sovereignty

88.

Art. II, sec. 2 says, "He (the president) shall have Power, by and with the Advice and Consent of the Senate, to make treaties." Which Constitutional Principle is best described in this passage ?

a)

Separation of Powers

b)

Checks and Balances

c)

Consent of the Governed

d)

Rule of Law

89.

Art. VI says the constitution is the "Supreme Law of the Land." Which principle is best represented in this passage?

a)

Popular Sovereignty

b)

Federalism

c)

Limited Government

d)

Checks and Balances

90.
The people are the source of all government authority
a)
Popular Sovereignty
b)
Checks and Balances
c)
Limited Government
d)
Separation of Powers
91.
Congress must have 2/3 vote in each house to override a veto by the President
a)
Limited Government
b)
Checks and Balances
c)
Separation of Powers
d)
Federalism
92.
In Pennsylvania, people pay both a State and Federal tax
a)
Checks and Balances
b)
Limited Government
c)
Federalism
d)
Popular Sovereignty
93.
"We the people of the United States..."
a)
Limited Government
b)
Federalism
c)
Separation of Powers
d)
Popular Sovereignty
94.
Only Congress has the power to declare war
a)
Separation of Powers
b)
Checks and Balances
c)
Popular Sovereignty
d)
Limited Government
95.
Educational requirements vary from state to state
a)
Checks and Balances
b)
Separation of Powers
c)
Limited Government
d)
Federalism
96.
Presidential appointees are subject to approval by the Senate
a)
Separation of Powers
b)
Checks and Balances
c)
Limited Government
d)
Federalism
97.

Match the following

a)

Article I

1.

The Legislative Branch (Congress)

b)

Article II

2.

The Executive Branch (President)

c)

Article III

3.

The Judicial Branch (Supreme Court)

d)

Article IV

4.

Relations among the States

e)

Article V

5.

Provisions for Amendments

98.

Prints (or coins) Money

a)

Executive

b)

Legislative

c)

Judicial

99.

Enforces the law

a)

Legislative

b)

Judicial

c)

Executive

100.

Decides what a law means

a)

Executive

b)

Legislative

c)

Judicial

101.

Declares war

a)

Executive

b)

Legislative

c)

Judicial

102.

Includes the president, vice-president and cabinet

a)

Executive

b)

Legislative

c)

Judicial

103.

Divided into the House and Senate

a)

Executive

b)

Legislative

c)

Judicial

104.

Makes treaties with other countries

a)

Executive

b)

Legislative

c)

Judicial

105.

Can declare laws unconstitutional

a)

Executive

b)

Legislative

c)

Judicial

106.

Collects taxes

a)

Executive

b)

Legislative

c)

Judicial

107.

Which of the following is elected through Popular Vote (meaning the people vote on them, the one with the most votes always wins)

a)

Supreme Court

b)

President

c)

Congress

108.

Which of the following keeps their job through good behavior (for life, as long as they do not get into trouble)?

a)

Supreme Court

b)

President

c)

Congress

109.

Which of the following is elected through the electoral college?

a)

Supreme Court

b)

President

c)

Congress

110.

Which law is supreme?

a)

Federal

b)

State

111.

Which of the following is NOT part of the Preamble to the Constitution?

a)

Establish Justice

b)

Ensure Domestic Tranquility

c)

Guarantee the right to vote

d)

Secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity

112.

Who is known as a leader of the Federalists?

a)

James Madison

b)

Brutus

c)

Montezuma

d)

Benjamin Franklin

113.

Federalists believed that the Articles of Confederation were a ________ and set up a ________ National Government.

a)

Success, Strong.

b)

Success, Weak.

c)

Failure, Weak.

d)

Failure, Strong.

114.

The ___________ are for the ratification (approval) of the U.S Constitution.

a)

Federalists

b)

Anti-Federalists

c)

Whiggs

d)

Representatives

115.

The ___________ are NOT for the ratification (approval) of the U.S Constitution.

a)

Anti-Federalists.

b)

Federalists.

c)

Whiggs.

d)

Supreme Court Justices.

116.

The "Federalist Papers" were written to:

a)

Explain and convince the people into supporting the new U.S Constitution.

b)

spark a new revolution among the American people against their government.

c)

oppose a strong centralized government.

d)

create a new monarchy.

117.

Anti-Federalists were in favor of:

a)

States Rights and the protection of individual rights.

b)

A strong Central Government.

c)

A Monarchy (King & Queen) to rule over the country.

d)

a powerful National Government

118.

How did the Federalists and Anti-Federalists "compromise" to ratify (approve) the U.S Constitution?

a)

The added the Bill of Rights (First 10 Amendments)

b)

They outlawed cruel and unusual punishment.

c)

Ensured due process of the law.

d)

The Federalists threatened the Anti-Federalists to war.

119.

The Anti-Federalists wanted to:

a)

ratify the new constitution and establish a powerful central government.

b)

fix the Articles of Confederation.

c)

Replace the Articles of Confederation.

d)

get rid of strong State governments.

120.

Which group wanted a strong president?

a)

Federalists

b)

Anti-Federalists

121.

Who said, "the Constitution already contains a Bill of Rights"

a)

Federalists

b)

Anti-Federalists

122.

Who said, "the Constitution is the Supreme Law of the Land, so the states will completely lose control?"

a)

Federalists

b)

Anti-Federalists

123.

All of the following are parts of the Constitution that the Anti-Federalists disagreed with EXCEPT:

a)

Elastic Clause

b)

Supremacy Clause

c)

Power to build a big army

d)

Allowing the states to pick the President and the Senate

124.

Allowing Congress to pass all laws necessary and proper to fulfill their duties is known as the

a)

Supremacy Clause

b)

Elastic Clause

c)

Taxing Power

d)

Electoral College

125.

The part of the Constitution that forbids the states from passing laws that contradict with the federal government is called the

a)

Supremacy Clause

b)

Elastic Clause

c)

Taxing Power

d)

Electoral College

126.

The states are, and should remain, the core of our republic. It is there that the people can be properly represented. When states have to bend to the central government's will, the people will pay with their liberty.
Whose argument is it? (a)  

Choose from the below words

Anti-Federalist

Federalist

127.

The supporters of the Constitution do not believe a listing of the rights of the people is necessary. They are wrong. We need a Bill of Rights to make sure the government doesn't take away our liberties.
Whose argument was it? ​ (a)  

Choose from the below words

Anti-Federalist

Federalist

128.

The Constitution forbids creating titles of nobility like “Duke” or “King,” so the government will always belong to the people.

a)

Federalist

b)

Anti-Federalist

129.

It will not be possible for the federal government to overpower the states because the states are a necessary part of the federal government.

a)

Federalist

b)

Anti-Federalist

130.

The Federalist Papers, written by Alexander

Hamilton, John Jay, and James Madison, were

intended to

a)

promote independence from Great Britain

b)

persuade voters to keep the Articles of

Confederation

c)

win support for ratification of the Constitution

d)

endorse candidates running for Congress

131.

What does, "with malice towards none, with charity for all", show us about Abraham Lincoln's plan for reconstruction?

a)

He wanted to punish the Confederates.

b)

He wanted to show forgiveness to Confederates.

c)

He wanted to make it difficult for the south to rejoin.

132.

Which amendment abolished slavery?

a)

13th amendment

b)

14th amendment

c)

15th amendment

d)

16th amendment

133.

Which TWO describe the 14th amendment?

a)

Everyone given equal protection

b)

Granted former slaves the right to vote

c)

Gave citizenship to former slaves

d)

Abolished slavery

134.

What does the "equal protection clause" in the 14th amendment ensure?

a)

The right to self-defense.

b)

Citizens given same rights no matter the race, no discrimination.

c)

Immigrants are able to become citizens.

d)

Women and men have the chance to vote

135.

According to the 14th amendment, how does someone become a citizen of the United States?

a)

Born in the United States.

b)

Naturalized through a process.

c)

Live in U.S. for 10 years.

d)

Have a family member who is a citizen.

136.

Which Reconstruction plan wanted to punish the South?

a)

Abraham Lincoln's Plan

b)

Andrew Johnson's Plan

c)

Radical Republican's Plan

137.

What was president Lincoln's plans for the South after the Civil War?

a)

He wanted white men to have all the power in the south

b)

He wanted to punish the south.

c)

He wanted to help freedman by creating the Freedman's Bureau.

d)

He wanted to heal, forgive, and rebuild the south.

138.
This amendment gave all men the right to vote, regardless of race. 
a)
12th
b)
13th
c)
14th
d)
15th
139.

Johnson's Plan was based on

a)

The Constitution mention of governing new territories

b)

The Constitutional power of pardoning those involved in war

c)

The 13th Amendment's power to guarantee freedom

140.

Why was Johnson unable to challenge Congress's plan in court?

a)

Because Congress overrode his veto

b)

Because Congress was able to propose and the states ratified the 14th Amendment

c)

Because Congress passed the 1867 Reconstruction acts

d)

Because the Supreme Court was not in session

141.

What was part of the motivation for Congress to propose and ratify the 15th Amendment?

a)

Black voters would help Republicans keep a majority

b)

Women were pressuring Congress for voting rights

c)

It would prevent the passage of Jim Crow Laws

142.

According to Lincoln's plan, what was the status of the Southern states?

a)

They were considered foreign nations

b)

They had never really left the US

c)

They were independent territories

d)

They were under military occupation

143.

What does the term "override" mean in the context of Congress and a presidential veto?

a)

To accept the veto.

b)

To ignore the veto.

c)

To reverse the veto.

d)

To send the veto to the Supreme Court.

144.

What was the purpose of the 1867 Reconstruction Acts?

a)

To support the Confederacy

b)

To punish people that supported the Confederacy

c)

To abolish slavery

d)

To expand the Union

145.

Which principle allows each branch of government to monitor and limit the functions of the other branches?

a)

Separation of Powers

b)

Checks and Balances

c)

Federalism

d)

Popular Sovereignty

146.

What phrase did Lincoln use to describe his attitude towards the defeated states?

a)

"With anger toward all"

b)

"With malice toward none"

c)

"With justice for all"

d)

"With peace and harmony"

147.

What was the significance of ratifying the 13th amendment in Johnson's Plan?

a)

It abolished slavery

b)

It increased state taxes

c)

It expanded state borders

d)

It reduced federal power

148.

What principle was demonstrated when Johnson's veto was overridden?

a)

Separation of Powers

b)

Judicial Review

c)

Checks and Balances

d)

Federalism

149.

Which amendment is used in court to defend against unfair treatment by law?

a)

13th Amendment

b)

14th Amendment

c)

15th Amendment

d)

19th Amendment

150.

What did the 15th Amendment prohibit?

a)

Denying the right to vote based on race

b)

Denying the right to vote based on income

c)

Denying the right to vote based on gender

d)

Denying the right to vote based on age

151.

What was a common method used by southern states to prevent Black voters from registering?

a)

Offering free transportation to polls

b)

Providing free meals on election day

c)

Imposing poll taxes and literacy tests

d)

Encouraging early voting

152.

Which amendment banned racial discrimination in voting?

a)

17th Amendment

b)

15th Amendment

c)

14th Amendment

d)

12th Amendment

153.

Which amendment provides for the popular election of U.S. senators, changing the original constitutional design?

a)

15th Amendment

b)

17th Amendment

c)

19th Amendment

d)

23rd Amendment

154.

Which amendment banned poll taxes in national elections?

a)

19th Amendment

b)

23rd Amendment

c)

24th Amendment

d)

26th Amendment

155.

Which amendment abolished slavery?

a)

15th Amendment

b)

17th Amendment

c)

13th Amendment

d)

14th Amendment

156.

Who wanted to be easiest on the South after the Civil War?

a)

Abraham Lincoln

b)

Ulysses S. Grant

c)

Andrew Johnson

d)

Jefferson Davis

157.

Who are considered citizens of the United States according to Section 1 of the 14th Amendment?

a)

Only those born in the United States

b)

Only those naturalized in the United States

c)

All persons born or naturalized in the United States

d)

Only those who have lived in the United States for over 10 years

158.

What must not be deprived from any person without due process of law?

a)

Freedom of speech

b)

Life, liberty, or property

c)

The right to bear arms

d)

The right to privacy

159.

What does the term "persons born in US" refer to in the 14th Amendment?

a)

Only children of US citizens

b)

All individuals born on US soil

c)

Only children of immigrants

d)

Only children of former slaves

160.

Which group was specifically intended to gain citizenship under the 14th Amendment?

a)

Native Americans

b)

Former slaves

c)

Women

d)

Minors

161.

What does the 14th Amendment ensure for former slaves?

a)

Employment

b)

Citizenship

c)

Education

d)

Housing

162.
How many electoral college votes is needed in order to win the Presidency?
a)
100
b)
270
c)
435
d)
538
163.

How are each states electoral numbers determined?

a)

number of senators it has

b)

number of representatives it has

c)

assigned by Congress

d)

number of representatives and senators it has

164.

President and Vice President are elected through the process of the electoral college. Which amendment to the Constitution adresses is this?

a)

12th

b)

10th

c)

14th

d)

16th

165.

What is the least number of electoral votes that a state may have.

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

166.

What is the number needed to be elected President?

a)

260

b)

270

c)

269

d)

538

167.
Gives Washington D.C. three electoral votes.  Which amendment is this?
a)
15th
b)
23rd
c)
17th
d)
27th
168.

This amendment moved the presidential inauguration from March to January 20th

a)

18th Amendment

b)

20th Amendment

c)

22nd Amendment

d)

25th Amendment

169.

Presidential succession and disability is dealt with in the ______ Amendment

a)

24th

b)

26th

c)

25th

d)

27th

170.

Approved in 1971, the 26th Amendment did this

a)

Allowed Congress to set their own pay scale

b)


Handled presidential succession

c)

Allowed DC a chance to vote in presidential elections

d)


Allowed 18 year olds the right to vote

171.

Which Constitutional Amendment sets the President's terms?

a)

21st Amendment

b)

18th Amendment

c)

19th Amendment

d)

22nd Amendment

172.

It is because of this president that the 22nd Amendment was ratified

a)

Washington

b)

Roosevelt

c)

Eisenhower

d)

Trump

173.

This president's example of running for two terms was followed for over 100 years

a)

Washington

b)

Roosevelt

c)

Eisenhower

d)

Trump

174.

Lame Duck refers to

a)

A president-elect that has just been elected and waiting to take office

b)

A senator that is running for re-election

c)

A president that is running for re-election

d)

A president that is not running for re-election and whose term is almost over

175.

Which amendment is called the "lame duck" amendment?

a)

12th

b)

20th

c)

22nd

d)

25th

176.

Match the following

a)

Double Jeopardy

1.

The protection from being tried twice for the same crime

b)

Due Process

2.

Fair treatment under the law

c)

Indictment

3.

Having charges brought against a person

d)

Grand Jury

4.

Decides if there is enough evidence for a trial

e)

Petition

5.

To ask the government for changes

177.

The right to call witnesses and cross examine witness against you is part of which amendment?

(a)  

178.

The protection from cruel and unusual punishment is part of which amendment?

(a)  

179.

Which of the following is NOT necessary if the government wants to search someone's house?

a)

Approval from a judge

b)

Neutral witness to be sure police follow law

c)

Specific place to be searched

d)

Specific items to be searched for

180.

A subpoena is an order to testify, it is possible thanks to which amendment?

a)

4th

b)

5th

c)

6th

d)

7th

181.

All of the following are part of the 6th Amendment EXCEPT

a)

Right to a lawyer

b)

Right to confront witnesses against you

c)

Right to Not testify against yourself

d)

Right to call witnesses to testify for you

182.

Match the following

a)

Just Compensation

1.

The amount of money the government must pay if they take your land

b)

Eminent Domain

2.

The principle that the government owns all land

c)

Grand Jury

3.

Decides if there is enough evidence to go to trial

d)

Self-Incrimination

4.

To testify against yourself