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U.S. Governmet Final Exam
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1
All taxing and spending bills originate in …committee
The Senate
The Executive Branch
A joint committee
The House of Representatives
2
In a pure capitalist system, which of the following could occur?
certain products could be banned or regulated by the gov't
an unsuccessful business would receive government assistance
gov't food inspections could prevent the spread of disease
endangered species would be unprotected and exploited
3
To protect religious freedom, the Founders established separation of ___ and state.
church
Congress
citizens
courts
4
Constitutional Convention delegates supported the idea of separation of powers as expressed by
the Articles of Confederation
John Locke
Harry Potter
Charles de Montesquieu
5
How many votes does it take to overcome a filibuster in the Senate?
51
60
100
55
6
School districts are usually governed by...
the county or city council of that district.
a superintendent hired by the governor.
an elected school board.
a school board appointed by the governor.
7
Judges in Indiana's lower courts face reelection every...
10 years
6 years
2 years
4 years
8
The fourth amendment creates protections against search and seizure without...
probable cause.
evidentiary cause.
justifiable suspicion.
reasonable doubt.
9
In order for an amendment to be ratified, it must be approved by___ of state legislatures.
two thirds
half
three fourths
all
10
Who is in charge of both the Executive Office and the White House Office?
the Secretary of State
the Attorney General
the President's spouse
the White House Chief of Staff
11
Middle section of the Constitution which creates the format of our national government.
Divisions
Addendum
Amendments
Articles
12
Method of killing a bill in committee by ignoring it.
Filibuster
Veto
Pocket Veto
Pigeonholing
13
Which Cabinet secretary is responsible for the Department of Justice?
the Secretary of State
the Attorney General
the Secretary of Defense
the Secretary of the Interior
14
In addition to having the power to coin money, Congress also has the power to punish...
military deserters.
counterfeiters.
horse thieves.
foreign diplomats.
15
Federal Judges are appointed for...
Life
10 years
20 years
4 years
16
How many electoral college votes must a candidate receive in order to win the presidency?
195
250
300
270
17
The U.S. Supreme court has ___ members, appointed by the president.
11
9
5
7
18
In order to qualify to vote, you must...
turn 18 by the next national election.
be at least 21 years of age.
have a minimum of a high school education.
own property in the state in which you vote.
19
Special interest groups attempt to influence Congress through the use of...
lobbying.
petitions.
protests.
all of the above.
20
Trade, broadcasting, industrial pollution legislation fall under Congress’s power to regulate
the military
commerce
energy
taxing and spending
21
Indiana's governor is elected to ___ year terms in ____.
2, odd numbered years
4, presidential election years
4, midterm election years
7, Chinese year of the monkey
22
Which of John Locke's beliefs had a major influence on the formation of early American gov't?
The powers of the government must be separated.
Monarchs are appointed by God and should have supreme power.
All people have certain natural rights such as liberty.
People need gov't to maintain order and prevent conflict.
23
What court allows a defendant to question due process or error of law in a previous trial?
the Appeals Court
the District Court
the People's Court
the Supreme Court
24
The state legislature in Indiana is known as...
the Justice League
the Indiana Congress.
the Indiana General Assembly.
the Indiana House of Commons
25
Which of these would you find in a monarchy but not a democracy?
political parties
an unelected head of state
representatives who make laws
a constitution
26
An emperor claims his right to rule is the will of a god. Which theory explains his position?
evolution theory
social contract theory
force theory
divine right theory
27
One method a president can use to circumvent a gridlocked Congress is the...
cloture resolution.
executive privilege.
executive order.
veto.
28
In order, the powers of the Legislative, Executive, and Judicial branches are...
make laws, overturn laws, enforce laws
make money, golf, eat cannolis
interpret laws, make laws, enforce laws.
make laws, enforce laws, interpret laws.
29
Which of these is not in the presidential line of succession?
The Secretary of Education
The Senate Majority Leader
The Secretary of Defense
The Secretary of State
30
What is the term for jobs within the government?
Civil Service
Civilian Conservation Corps
National Guard
Peace Corps
31
The power of the government to take private property for public use
a Land Grab
Right of Public Land Acquisition
Executive Privilege
Eminent Domain
32
State Congressional districts, by federal law, must be set up according to...
equal geographic size.
a geometric grid.
population equality.
party affiliation.
33
Which of the following acts
doesn't
require Congressional legislation by both chambers?
confirming presidential appointees
raising and paying for an army
creating taxes
passing spending bills
34
Who first introduces a bill to the state legislature?
a member of a special committee
a member of an interest group
a member of that legislature
the governor
35
How is the Voting Rights Act of 1965 related to the 15th Amendment?
Both established term limits for the pres. and Congress.
The VRA of 1965 made certain right to vote was enforced.
The 15th Am. increased the number of voting rights granted by the VRA.
Both established limits on campaign spending and contributions
36
The Constitution sets up the legislative branch with two legislative bodies. This is a...
Two Chamber System
Unicameral Legislature
Bicameral Legislature
Dual Chamber Legislature
37
Who is responsible for appointing federal judges?
the House of Representatives
the President
the Attorney General
the Senate
38
This court's decisions serve as a precedent for all lower courts.
the District Court
a Town Court
the Supreme Court
the Appeals Court
39
The President's key group of advisers, consisting of the VP and department secretaries
the Cabinet
the Brain Trust
the National Security Council
the Council of Economic Advisers
40
The Supreme Court can use this to determine the constitutionality of a law or executive order.
Dissenting Opinion
Judicial Review
Original Jurisdiction
Civil Trial
41
At a local level of government, citizens have...
no possibilities to participate in political issues.
more power than at state or national levels.
little chance to speak to elected officials.
less power than at state or national levels.
42
What is the purpose of a civil trial?
To determine competence for standing trial
To determine guilt or innocence of a crime
To determine an error in a lower court
To determine responsibility for damages caused to another
43
The Declaration of Independence states that governments ...
do not have the right to tax those they govern
can establish standing armies w/o the consent of legislature
derive their power from the consent of the governed
have divine rights that set them above the people
44
Founders include Rousseau's concept of freedom of religion in Constitution by stating that...
Congress could not make an laws preventing any religion.
religious groups cannot be taxed or treated differently.
all citizens must practice a religion, but they can pick it.
Congress can establish a state religion.
45
Which of these is an example of a government maintaining order?
Marines hold a toy drive during the holidays
a community constructs a municipal water treatment plant
officers screen visitors for weapons at the courthouse
firefighters teach new parents how to install car seats
46
Presidential power greatly expanded during FDR's first two terms due to ....
prohibition.
World War II
the Roaring Twenties.
the Great Depression.
47
The most powerful member of the House of Representatives is…
The Majority Whip.
the Speaker of the House.
The Majority Leader.
The President Pro Tempore.
48
Powers of Congress specifically listed in Article I, Section 8
Enumerated Powers
Specified Powers
Implied Powers
Super Powers
49
The idea of "popular sovereignty"
rule by the military
the government decides how to control people
the most popular person gets elected
rule by the people
50
Writings by Jay, Hamilton, and Madison which supported ratification of the Constitution
Doonesbury
the Federalist Papers
the Declaration of Independence
the Magna Carta
51
In the US Senate, who would cast the deciding vote in case o a tie?
the Speaker of the House
Morgan Freeman
the President
the Vice President
52
The president can commit troops w/o Congressional approval for up to...
100 days.
60 days.
180 days.
a full year.
53
A serious problem following the Revolutionary War was that...
the national gov't could not regulate Native Am. affairs.
the national gov't could not make treaties.
the national gov't was unable to coin money.
many states refused to help pay off the war debt.
54
Which of these actions resulted in the biggest bump in African Americans voting?
Buckley v. Valeo
Voting Rights Act of 1965
American Revolution
Harper v. Virginia Board of Education
55
The Founders created a federal system of government because they...
wanted people to have the right to a fair and speedy trial.
did not want the president to become a monarch.
wanted power to split between nat'l and state governments.
believed representation should be based on population.
56
The U.S. court system operates with two sides presenting arguments in contest form. This is...
an adversarial system.
a tribal council system.
a debate system.
an inquisitorial system.
57
The most recent amendment to the Constitution was passed in 1992, but was written by...
John F. Kennedy
Ronald Reagan
James Madison
Thomas Jefferson
58
The Speaker of the House can use this to stop debate on a bill when it returns from committee.
open rule
closed rule
cloture resolution
pigeonholing
59
In order to be a U.S. Senator, you must be ___ years old and have been a U.S. citizen for ___.
35, 9
30, 9
25, 7
30, life
60
Which of the following is not a check Congress has on the President or federal judges?
the power to veto a bill proposed by the president
the power to impeach a president
the power to override a presidential veto
the power to impeach federal judges
61
Any powers not specifically stated in the Articles of Confederation...
were shared by the central government and the states.
were given to neither the central gov't or the states.
were given to the central government.
were given to the states.
62
Who is the president of the Senate?
the longest serving member of the majority party
the Vice President of the U.S.
the longest serving member of the minority party
the President of the United States
63
Identify the three presidents who have been impeached.
Lincoln, Ford, Dodge
Johnson, Clinton, Trump
Lincoln, Garfield, McKinley
Clinton, Nixon, Trump
64
To override a presidential veto requires a two thirds vote by...
the House of Reps only.
both the House and the Senate.
the state legislatures.
the Senate only.
65
Which of these is an example of a gov't check/balance?
The Supreme Court overturns a law passed by Congress
Nat'l Guard troops provide security after a hurricane
Citizens attend public meetings about a housing development
The Dept. of Defense contracts with a private company.
66
The idea of consent of the governed comes from political philosopher...
John Locke
Aristotle
Thomas Hobbes
Benjamin Franklin
67
Who takes over if the president dies or is incapacitated?
the White House Chief of Staff
the Vice President
the Attorney General
the Speaker of the House
68
Which of the following is not one of the Constitutional powers of the President.
command the military
execute federal law
declare war
veto congressional legislation
69
The right to bear arms
2nd amendment
10th amendment
8th amendment
18th amendment
70
Which is not one of the principles of gov't found in the Constitution?
Constitutional monarchy splits power between monarch & king
Rule by consent of the governed
Federal system which splits power between states and central
Separation of Power between the three branches
71
Concept that allows each branch a method of limiting the power of the other two
Federalism
Enumerated Powers
Separation of Powers
Checks and Balances
72
After a bill is read on the floor of the House or Senate the first time, it is sent to …
the President to be signed.
committee.
the Supreme Court.
be voted upon.
73
When are states required to adjust their Congressional district boundaries?
every 5 years
when it benefits them politically
after a presidential election
every 10 years
74
Gives women the right to vote.
5th Amendment
21st Amendment
13th Amendment
19th Amendment
75
Which of the following is true of the United States Senate?
In the Senate, each state has equal representation.
In the Senate, many more bills are passed.
In the Senate, bills must pass unanimously.
In the Senate, political parties have very little influence.
76
Which principle of our democracy grants freedom of speech?
accountability
checks and balances
transparency
a bill of rights
77
In which type of economic system does the government play the smallest role?
communism
socialism
mixed economy
capitalism
78
Idea that slaves should count as a "fraction" of a person so some states could show greater pop
The Three-Fifths Compromise.
The Missouri Compromise
The Population Act
The Partial Person Ploy
79
The President is the head of the...
Legislative Branch
Judicial Branch
Executive Branch
Federal Branch
80
Indiana has a bicameral legislature with 100 reps elected every 2 years and 50 senators elected
every 4 years
every 8 years
every 6 years
every 2 years
81
Our government is separated into three branches which share power. This is known as...
the Supremacy Clause.
Separation of Powers.
Federalism.
the Enumerated Powers.
82
The push to lower the voting age to 18 was a response to what event?
the Korean War
World War II
the Great Depression
the Vietnam War
