Government Final Exam Review

Which department is responsible for anti-terrorism, border security, immigration and customs, and cyber security?

Which department is responsible for all functions related to national security and the armed forces?

The State of the Union Address is an example of the President exercising their role as...

Supreme Court case that protects a pregnant woman's liberty to choose to have an abortion.

Which chamber of Congress is considered the Upper Chamber?

Federalism divides the power of government between...

What political question did The Great Compromise attempt to answer?

The number of people required to be present in order to conduct official business is called a...

A constituent is a resident of a...

A House representative's term lasts _____ years and a senator's term last _____ years.

Popular sovereignty is the idea that...

Which branch of government is granted the pardon power by the Constitution?

Supreme Court decision mandating that a person be read his/her rights before an arrest.

The system found in the United States, in which there are three individual branches of is called what...

Which house of Congress has membership based on population?

What is a proposed law being considered by a Congress?

What was the major criticism of the Articles of Confederation placed by the Constitutional Convention of 1787?

Formal disapproval of a member of Congress by the other members is called...

The House has sole power of impeachment, but the Senate has all power to try any impeachment. This is an example of...

How many terms can Congressmembers serve for?

A delegated power is...

Which department develops and executes policies on housing and cities?

One responsibility of a democratic citizen is to... (select the best answer)

Which disastrous American conflict were the War Power Acts created in response to?

How does the U.S census impact our elections? (select the best answer)

What were some of the reasons explained in the Declaration of Independence for why the colonists needed to break free?

Which department is concerned with promoting economic growth?

All persons born or naturalized in the United States are citizens is outlined in which amendment?

What is the primary goal of a lobbyist?

Which department is responsible for the nation's foreign policy and international relations?

What is an example of a theocracy in the world today?

Which department is responsible for developing and executing federal laws related to farming, forestry, and food?

Which department provides integrated life-long healthcare services to eligible military veterans?

Supreme Court decision that protects the student' right to expression in school as long as it does not disrupt learning.

In the 2020 election, how many electoral votes did Michigan have?

What is the opposite of anarchy?

What is the term for a vote that ends a filibuster?

Which department is responsible for the enforcement and administration of the law in the United States?

What kind of vote determines how electoral votes will be cast in a state?

Supreme Court case which that reversed the "separate but equal" ruling.

What is the main difference between representative and direct democracy? (Select two)

A Supreme Court case is determined by what fraction of votes?

Which department protects the health of all Americans and providing essential human services?

What are the qualifications for Supreme Court appointees?

Supreme Court case that established the "separate but equal" principle.

Constitutional law is the _____ level of law in the United States?

A presidential nominee must be a naturally born American citizen.

How does the War Power Act limit the President's power as Commander in Chief?

What is it called when the President calls a combined meeting of both houses of Congress?

Which department deals with policies regarding energy and safety in handling nuclear material?

What clause grants Congress the power to pass all laws "necessary and proper" for carrying out their delegated powers?

Nominating Supreme Court Justices for confirmation by the Senate is an example of the President's ______ powers.

The 22nd amendment limits the number of terms a President serve to _____ terms.

The Declaration of Independence was created as a justification for... (select the best answer)

Does the Senate have stricter or looser requirements for its members?

A state's number of electoral votes is determined by its number of senators plus ______.

Which of the following would be heard in a federal court?

Permanent immigrants, tourists, and foreign students need a ________ to enter the country.

In the line of succession for the Presidency, the office that follows the President Pro Tempore is the...

Who is credited with writing the Declaration of Independence?

Freedom of religion is outlined in the _____ amendment of the Constitution.

Which department establishes policy for, administers and coordinates most federal assistance to education?

People accused of a crime have a right to...

Which department is responsible for the management and conservation of most federal lands and natural resources?

The right against self-incrimination is outlined in the _______ amendment of the Constitution.

"...the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed" is found in what document?

Which department oversees the printing of all paper currency and coins?

In political terms, a quota is a policy which places limits on the number on what category of people?

When President Obama launched the mission to take out Bin Laden in Pakistan, he was exercising his role as...

Redrawing district lines to favor a particular political party is called...

What fraction of votes does it take for the House and Senate to override a presidential veto?

The cancellation or postponement of a punishment is called a...

Protections against cruel and unusual punishment is outlined in the _____ amendment of the Constitution.

In a debate over representation in Congress, the SMALLER states generally favored...

Which political party do Liberals usually represent and which side of the political spectrum are they?

The abolition of slavery is outlined in which amendment?

For U.S political parties, the elephant represents ______ while the donkey represents ______.

Delaying or preventing a vote on a bill by making a long speech is called a...

Which in NOT a characteristic of dictatorship/totalitarian governments?

A commutation is the President's power to change a convicted person's sentence to make it...

The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied is outlined in which amendment?

Which of the following is an example of a concurrent power?

Which department sets safety regulations for all major modes of transportation?

The Second Amendment, which includes the right to bare arms is an example of which type of law?

What does the franking privilege do for Congressmembers?

All of the following are power of Congress EXCEPT...

Unreasonable search and seizure is outlined in the _____ amendment of the Constitution.

How many electoral must a candidate receive to win the electoral college?

What name do we give to the leaders in a monarchy type of government?

Marbury v. Madison established a precedent for which principle?

How many members are in the House of Representatives?

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

There are three levels of the federal court system: ______ courts, circuit courts, and the Supreme Court.

Which department promotes the wellbeing of the wage earners, job seekers, and retirees of the United States?

When does an ex post facto law apply?

Removal of a member of Congress for serious misconduct is called...

Representation in the legislature was the most debated issue during which event?

What kind of power does the elastic clause allow Congress to extend?

How many members are in the Senate?

A political meeting to discuss policy guideline is a...