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