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- 1. Multiple Choice
What term does the Declaration of Independence use to describe natural rights?
Undeniable
Fundamental
Undefinable
Unalienable
- 2. Multiple Choice
The framers of the United States Constitution included the concepts of federalism, checks and balances, and separation of powers in the document because they-
feared a national government with unlimited power
hoped to expand the democratic process
wanted to increase the powers of the states
favored the rich over the poor
- 3. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is NOT one of the 5 constitutional principles?
Checks and Balances
The Bill of Rights
Federalism
Limited Government
- 4. Multiple Choice
This is a system of government in which the people elect delegates to create laws and conduct government.....
Representative Government
Dictatorship
Checks and Balances
Monarchy
- 5. Multiple Choice
What is the division of government powers into different branches so that no one branch has too much power?
Popular Sovereignty
Divine Right
Separation of Powers
Republic
- 6. Multiple Choice
What is a written instrument that puts forth the basic principles and laws of a nation, state, or social group? it determines the powers and duties of the government and guarantees certain rights to the people.
Government
Constitution
Divine Right
Rule of Law
- 7. Multiple Choice
All of the following are branch of the U.S. Government EXCEPT--
Executive
Bureaucratic
Judicial
Legislative
- 8. Multiple Choice
Which document was the United State's first attempt at establishing a government system?
the Constitution
the Bill of Rights
the Magna Carta
the Articles of Confederation
- 9. Multiple Choice
Which Enlightenment thinker believed that England had the best government because it was divided into 3 separate branches?
Hobbes
Rousseau
Locke
Montesquieu
- 10. Multiple Choice
Which of the following was not a weakness of the Articles of Confederation
Congress could not raise an army
Congress could not collect taxes
Too many states participated in the Federal Government
States were allowed to print their own money
- 11. Multiple Choice
Which is a system of government in which a king, queen, or emperor exercises supreme powers of government?
Monarchy
Dictatorship
Oligarchy
Representative Government
- 12. Multiple Choice
The lack of a written constitution for government can result in all of the following EXCEPT--
ineffective governmental systems
clarity of rights for citizens
confusion by law enforcement over rights of citizen
abuse of government power
- 13. Multiple Choice
A change to the Constitution is called what?
Independent
Two-Party system
Amendment
Bill of Rights
- 14. Multiple Choice
The obligation of a citizen to be active, peaceful, loyal, and supportive to the community (includes participation in government) is known as what?
Reapportionment
Constitutional Rights
Point of View
Civic Responsibility
- 15. Multiple Choice
All of the following are opportunities for citizens to participate in political party activities at all levels EXCEPT--
voting
building yard signs
contributing financially
passing legislation
- 16. Multiple Choice
Under the U.S. Constitution, the government may not take private property unless--
the land requires extensive restoration
the government determines the land is critical to developers' profits
the landowner refuses to build a home on the land
the government pays the owner fair compensation for the land
- 17. Multiple Choice
In the United States, illegally obtained evidence cannot be used in a court of law against someone. This rule is based on an individual's constitutional right to-
face accusers in an open court
be protected against double jeopardy
a speedy and public trial
protection against unreasonable search and seizures
- 18. Multiple Choice
When Democrats and Republicans in the House of Representatives and the Senate work together it is called-
partisanship
agenda
bipartisanship
party politics
- 19. Multiple Choice
The power of government to take private property for public use is called what?
Reapportionment
Eminent Domain
Probable Cause
Point of View
- 20. Multiple Choice
Which of the following groups of eligible voters is least likely to vote?
Middle-class with a college education
Wealth with a doctorate degree
Young people with low education levels
Middle-aged with low education levels
- 21. Multiple Choice
The first 10 amendments to the U.S constitution that protect individual rights by liming government powers.
Amendment
Bill of Rights
Point of View
Two-Party System
- 22. Multiple Choice
The "due process" clause in the fifth amendment and the right to an attorney in the sixth amendment were both designed to-
protect freedom of expression
assure that laws are properly enacted
ensure fair treatment for those accused of crimes
proved for judicial review of laws
- 23. Multiple Choice
The 4th Amendment to the U.S Constitution provides for which of the following protections?
right to bear arms
freedom of speech
no illegal searches and seizures
double jeopardy and self incrimination
- 24. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is an example of citizens legally using the freedom to assemble?
A group of workers holds a union meeting to discuss wage increases at a member's home
Concerned citizens send mailers in support for the passage of a city ordinance
A group of ROTC students practice marching at school
Citizens riot after a court decision they think is unfair
- 25. Multiple Choice
Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution extended voting rights to women?
18th amendment
19th amendment
20th amendment
21st amendment
- 26. Multiple Choice
To draw a district's boundaries to gain an advantage in elections is called what?
Reapportionment
Eminent Domain
Gerrymander
Moderate
- 27. Multiple Choice
The goal of a political party in the US is to--
gain control of government by electing its candidates to office
draw attention to a particular issue
increase general voter turnout
share in the spoils of office
- 28. Multiple Choice
Which amendment to the US. Constitution extended voting rights to 18- year olds?
24th amendment
25th amendment
26th amendment
27th amendment
- 29. Multiple Choice
The belief in both liberal and conservative viewpoints
Ideology
Liberal
Moderate
Conservative
- 30. Multiple Choice
According to the U.S. Constitution, how long is the term of a Senator?
2 years
4 years
6 years
8 years
- 31. Multiple Choice
Who has the power to declare war?
The President
Congress
The House of Represenatives
Congress with the approval of the President
- 32. Multiple Choice
State legislatures lost control over the selection of senators through the ____ Amendment in 1913, which provides for the direct election of senators
14th
15th
16th
17th
- 33. Multiple Choice
A method of defeating a bill in the Senate by stalling the legislative process and preventing a vote.
Implied Powers
Redistrict
Filibuster
Compromise
- 34. Multiple Choice
What is a the legislative branch of the US government, composed of the House of Representatives and the Senate?
Standard committee
Congress
Select committee
Committee
- 35. Multiple Choice
What is a law for raising money called?
Cloture resolution
Policy
Revenue bill
Select committee
- 36. Multiple Choice
The Judicial Branch checks the other branches of government by-
enforcing the law
signing and vetoing laws
writing laws
determining laws' constitutionality
- 37. Multiple Choice
The 17th Amendment changed how U.S Senate positions were filled by--
Allowing the President to appoint senators
Allowing U.S citizens to directly elect senators
Allowing senators to serve a life term
To increase the number of senators for each state
- 38. Multiple Choice
What reasons best describes why government officials would use the practice of gerrymandering?
To increase presidential powers after an election
To favor one political party during congressional redistricting
To apportion the number of members to the House of Representatives
To increase the number of Electoral college members from a particular state
- 39. Multiple Choice
The free exercise clause relates to which party of the Constitution
Freedom of assembly
Freedom of petition
Freedom of the Press
Freedom of religion
- 40. Multiple Choice
A written constitution is important, because it--
Allows government to control its citizens
Prevents citizens from breaking the law
Cannot be changed, or amended
Provides a rule book for government
- 41. Multiple Choice
The concept of due process of law in the Bill of Rights is best expressed by which of the following?
Prosecutors must prove guilt with an abundance of evidence
Defendants are assumed innocent until proven guilty
Citizens must provide their own legal representation
Witnesses are required to testify against themselves
- 42. Multiple Choice
The Cabinet
· Comprised of 15 different Executive departments.
· Part of the Executive branch of the national government
· ?
Which of the following best completes the list
Chosen by members of both political parties in the U.S Congress
Given specific governing authority by the U.S constitution
Provides advice to the president on matters of public policy
Elected by the general public to serve four-year terms
- 43. Multiple Choice
Why did the Founding Fathers create a government based on Federalism?
To prevent policy disputes between branches of government
To allow state control over national issues
To limit the power of the national government
To write a document that was difficult to change
- 44. Multiple Choice
Under the Constitution, the President can ask for a declaration of war, but it is up to whom to declare war?
The Congress
The Senate
The House of Representatives
The Supreme Court
- 45. Multiple Choice
Thomas Jefferson’s belief in a “wall of separation between church and state” was affirmed by which part of the first amendment?
The right to privacy clause
The due process clause
The establishment clause
The exclusionary clause
- 46. Multiple Choice
All of the following are requirements for voter eligibility EXCEPT---
Citizenship by birth or naturalization
High school graduate
Age 18 or older
Completed voter registration form
- 47. Multiple Choice
The decisions of the United States Supreme Court in Miranda v. Arizona and Gideon v. Wainwright, advance the--
voting rights of minorities
Guarantees of free speech and press
Principle of separation of church and state
Rights of accused persons
- 48. Multiple Choice
Which action correctly demonstrates a check on the authority of the Executive branch?
A ruling by the Judicial branch that overrides an action of the Congress
A Supreme Court nominee being approved by a majority of state governors
A two-thirds vote by both houses of Congress that overrides a presidential veto
A majority of state legislatures vote that reverses a federal mandate
- 49. Multiple Choice
“The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people.”
-U.S. Constitution, 10th Amendment
This part of the Bill of Rights was intended to-
give the people the right to vote on important issues
limit the powers of the federal government
reduce the rights of citizens
limits the power of the states over their citizens
- 50. Multiple Choice
What is the formal accusation of misconduct in office called?
Gerrymander
Redistrict
Reapportionment
Impeachment
- 51. Multiple Choice
What is a presidential order that releases a person from legal punishment called?
Inherent powers
Pardon
Bureaucracy
Presidential succession
- 52. Multiple Choice
The _____________ is an unwritten rule declaring that if four of the nine justices agree to hear a case, it will be scheduled for argument
Rule of Four
Rule of the Minority
Rule of Supremacy
Rule of Law
- 53. Multiple Choice
The Supreme Court, in Marbury v. Madison, asserted the power-
Impeaching the president
Judicial Review
Confirming presidential appointments
To determine its own size and makeup
- 54. Multiple Choice
When the court hears the case first and gives a verdict, that type of jurisdiction is called?
Appellate Jurisdiction
Habeas Corpus
Original Jurisdiction
Primary Jurisdiction
- 55. Multiple Choice
Which statement is the most accurate regarding the Supreme Court?
Judges are appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate
Judges are elected by the people and approved by the president
Judges are appointed by the President and approved by the Cabinet
Judges are appointed by the President and confirmed by the House of Representatives
- 56. Multiple Choice
When can the Vice President cast a vote in the Senate?
When there is a tie
They can always vote
They are not allowed to vote
When the bill has to deal with the military or foreign policy
- 57. Multiple Choice
Which of the following presidential actions has no basis in the constitution?
Issuing Executive orders
Being the leader of a political party
Stationing U.S troops at bases abroad
Negotiating free trade
- 58. Multiple Choice
Impeachment means removal from office.
True or False?
True
False
- 59. Multiple Choice
Pardons are the president's check on the branch?
Judicial
Executive
Legislative
The Bureaucracy
- 60. Multiple Choice
“He shall have Power to grant Reprieves and Pardons for Offenses against the United States, except in Cases of Impeachment.”
-Article 2, Section 2, U.S. Constitution
In which of the following examples is the President exercising the power described above?
President George W. Bush adds a new member to the cabinet
President Carter sends military forces to Iran to rescue American citizens
President Ford announces that Richard Nixon will not be charged with any crimes from the Watergate investigation
President Truman removed General Douglas MacArthur as leader of American forces in Korea
- 61. Multiple Choice
The Framers of the Constitution called for the President to be elected by-
A direct vote of the people
A body of electors
The political parties
Congress
- 62. Multiple Choice
The president has power over the military in the following way-
To declare war
Allocating money to fund the military
The creation of the different military branches
Being the Commander in Chief of the armed forces
- 63. Multiple Choice
According to John Locke, why are governments created?
G-d gives monarchs a divine right to rule over their people
People are naturally selfish and need a strong ruler to create order
People set up governments to protect their lives and property
Civil government must be established to offset the power of the church
- 64. Multiple Choice
Which newspaper headline shows the operation of the system of checks and balances?
“Senate Rejects President’s Choice of Supreme Court Justice”
“Florida to Gain Two Seats in the United States House of Representatives”
“Albany County Receives $4 Million from Congress for Transportation Development"
“New York State Rejects Federal Regulations on Drug Testing”
- 65. Multiple Choice
Why did Montesquieu believe in the Separation of Power?
If you give all the power to one person, they will abuse it
The government is too big for one person to manage it all
Splitting up power allows government to move faster
This way, wealthy people can have different jobs in government
- 66. Multiple Choice
Which institution is commonly referred to as the fourth branch of government?
The media
The Internal Revenue Service
The FBI
The Bureaucracy
- 67. Multiple Choice
Packing is when:
District boundaries are drawn in order to benefit the party in power and help it stay in power
District lines are drawn in order to concentrate the opposing party in a few districts
District lines are drawn in order to spread the opposing party out across districts
When district lines are redrawn to reflect changes in population
- 68. Multiple Choice
Cracking is when:
District boundaries are drawn in order to benefit the party in power and help it stay in power
District lines are drawn in order to concentrate the opposing party in a few districts
District lines are drawn in order to spread the opposing party out across districts
When district lines are redrawn to reflect changes in population
- 69. Multiple ChoiceWhich basic principle of government is represented by this statement. People are the source of all government power.rule of lawrepresentative governmentconsent of the governedfederalism
- 70. Multiple ChoiceHow does the National Government determine how many electoral college votes each state gets?number of senators it hasnumber of representatives it hasby populationnumber of representatives and senators it has
- 71. Multiple Choice
What is the best genre of music?
Instrumental Pop
Instrumental Rap
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