stud
bud
Sign up
Log in
Home
Library
Explore
SAT
More
Geography Final Exam Review - Kate McBride Flashcards | StudBud
Explore
/
Geography Final Exam Review - Kate McBride
The Article that established the Supreme Court is:
The Executive Branch
Geography Final Exam Review - Kate McBride
100 terms
·
StudBud Administration
·
114 plays
#geography
Flashcards
100 cards
F
Practice quiz
P
Host live
L
Questions
100
Answers
1
The Executive Branch
explains laws
enforces laws
makes laws
declares laws unconstitutional
2
The Article that established the Supreme Court is:
Article 5
Article 4
Article 7
Article 6
3
The border between North and South Korea is the
peaceful zone.
demolition zone.
economic zone.
war zone.
4
The Legislative Branch
makes laws
explains laws
vetoes laws
enforces laws
5
Who controlled the government in ancient Japan?
Samurai
The people
Shoguns
Dynasties
6
The Dead Sea is a significant feature in the region surrounding Israel because
it is in the middle of the Fertile Crescent.
it is the lowest land on the planet.
it is on the border of a mountain chain.
it is a large source of fresh water.
7
What does the crack in the Bicentennial Mall Wall symbolize?
the Vietnam War
the Civil War
WWI
WWII
8
The man who is considered the "Father of the Constitution" is
James Monroe
James Madison
Thomas Paine
Thomas Jefferson
9
The economic houses in South Korea are ______ compared to North Korea.
crippling
interdependence
a command economy
booming
10
In Lebanon, the democratic government's constitution requires that its leader must be
members if particular religious groups.
members of particular political parties.
a resident of certain cities.
residents of certain provinces.
11
What contributed to the rapid growth of Japan's economy following WWII?
A poorly educated workforce
New factories with modern technology
Fewer loans being given to businesses
A decrease in exported goods
12
Like the Arabs of the West Bank and Gaza Strip, many Israeli Arabs Consider themselves to be
Druze
Shia Muslim
Palestinian
Lebanese
13
Which amendment protects people against unreasonable search and seizures?
Amendment 3
Amendment 2
Amendment 1
Amendment 4
14
Unlike China, Mongolia became a democracy
with a one-child policy.
with a market economy.
with a command economy.
because of widespread famine.
15
One way the government of Kim Jong-il controls the people who live in North Korea is by
enforcing free trade with other nations.
updating machinery in farms and factories.
controlling information its people receive from the world.
requiring the citizens to vote.
16
Deng Xiaoping made reforms in China, which included
outlawing the one-child policy in China.
moving China toward a market economy.
uniting China and Mongolia under one ruler.
ending communism in China.
17
All revenue, or money, bills have to originate in the
Senate
Executive Branch
House of Representative
Legislative Branch
18
The number of justices on the Supreme Court is
27
15
9
109
19
Which of the following helped unify and protect ancient China?
Powerful emperors
Confucianism
A command economy
Daoism
20
After Paul began to preach Christianity to people with non-Jewish backgrounds,
Non-Jewish people rejected Christianity
Non-Jewish Christians began to outnumber Jewish Christians.
Non-Jewish Christians became an important minority.
Non-Jewish people introduced Islamic to christianity.
21
In 587 B.C., the Babylonians conquered the Israelite Kingdom of Judah and
chose Abraham as their leader.
built a temple in Jerusalem.
renamed the region Judea.
enslaved the people from Judah.
22
Which of the following is not included in the Preamble?
to promote the the pursuit of happiness
to establish justice
to provide for the common defense
to form a more perfect union
23
What is the religious importance of Jerusalem and Muslims?
Muslims hold religious ties between Jerusalem and Damascus.
Muslims believe Muhammad went to heaven from Jerusalem.
Muslims believe Muhammad was born in Jerusalem.
Muhammad built a mosque in Jerusalem for Muslims.
24
Japan highly values ______ which has allowed it's economy to grow extensively after WWII.
education
saving money
UN troops
the shoguns
25
Hamas Party won the 2006 Palestinian election. Why did this lower the relationship with Israel?
Hamas wanted to destroy Israel as a country.
Hamas wanted to invade Lebanon.
They wanted to elect PLO members to Israel's parliament.
Hamas wanted to build barriers to prevent Israeli invasions.
26
Powers that are not given to the federal government are reserved for the states and people.
Amendment 26
Amendment 16
Amendment 10
Amendment 7
27
The number of representatives in the House is based on ____, while the Senate is based on_____.
population/equality
equality/equality
population/population
equality/ population
28
One of the economic challenges Japan has faced in recent years is
limited government
unlimited government
isolation
recession
29
Which amendment safeguards against excessive bails, fines, or cruel or unusual punishments?
Amendment 7
Amendment 8
Amendment 10
Amendment 9
30
Why did fighting in the second Palestinian Intifada die down in 2005?
Israel removed its settlers from the Gaza Strip.
Israel moved more settlers to the West Bank.
Israel built borders in the West Bank and Gaza Strip.
Israel agreed to a peace plan with the PLO.
31
Before the adoption of the Constitution, the independent states were joined by:
Bill of Rights
Magna Carta
Mayflower Compact
Articles of Confederation
32
The Preamble
states the purpose of the Constitution.
concludes the Constitution.
states the purpose of the Declaration of Independence.
influenced the War of Independence.
33
Both Japan and the Koreas have been influenced by
shoguns
a constitutional monarchy
the Tokugawa
Buddhism
34
What do the fountains at the Bicentennial Mall represent?
both
all the rivers in Tennessee
none of the above
The soldiers who died during WWI
35
One of the major problems North Korea presents for other countries is its
nuclear program.
frequent natural disasters.
aging population.
economy.
36
Why is it harder for Mongolia to export goods than it is for China and Taiwan?
Mongolia produces goods lower quality than China and Taiwan.
Mongolia has a command economy and has few goods to export.
Mongolia has no seaport, making harder to export goods.
Mongolia charges higher export taxes than China and Taiwan.
37
A formal request written to the Supreme Court to hear a case is know as
writ fo certiorari (cert).
ex post facto law.
writ of habeas corpus.
bill of attainder.
38
The biggest argument at the Constitutional Convention was the between
the rich and the poor
the British and Americans
the large states and the small states
the big men and the small men
39
The rise of Japan as a military power in the early 1900s can be traced back to
the Meiji Restoration.
Confucianism.
the Korean War.
Hangul.
40
Bicameral means having
4 houses
1 house
three houses
2 houses
41
How has government corruption harmed people's standard of living?
By discouraging women from getting an education.
By weakening the countries' economics.
By decreasing the size of the middle class.
By limiting access to other countries' mineral resources.
42
More than 80 percent of all Japanese people practice an combination of Buddhism and
Islam
Hinduism
Shinto
Catholicism
43
The Great Compromise has a Senate based on the ___ and a House of Representatives based on ___.
Pennsylvania Plan/ Connecticut Plan
Connecticut Plan/Pennsylvania Plan
New Jersey Plan/Virginia Plan
Virginia Plan/New Jersey Plan
44
Which amendment guarantees that people have more rights than just the ones listed?
Amendment 18
Amendment 8
Amendment 19
Amendment 9
45
Which amendment guarantees the right to a speedy trial with a court-appointed lawyer?
Amendment 6
Amendment 8
Amendment 5
Amendment 7
46
The power of the Supreme Court determines if a law is constitutional or not is a process called
Executive review
Judicial review
Constitutional judging
Legislative judging
47
The ______ acts as the jury in an impeachment of the President.
House
Supreme Court
President
Senate
48
The Legislative branch checks the Executive branch by
using the veto.
passing laws over veto with 2/3 vote.
reducing the president's salary.
declaring laws unconstitutional.
49
Both North and South Korea are _________ countries.
isolated
tropical
flat
mountainous
50
The Supreme Law of the Land is
a law passed by Congress
a U.S. Treaty
Mrs. McDaniel's classroom rules
the U.S. Constitution
51
The Article that explains how a bill becomes a law is:
Article 3
Article 1
Article 4
Article 2
52
Which one of the following is not required to be a Senator?
must be at least 30 years old
must be a natural-born citizen
a citizen of the U.S. for at least 9 years
live in the state they represent
53
Which amendment prohibits quartering of troops in time of peace?
Amendment 3
Amendment 4
Amendment 9
Amendment 5
54
Jewish beliefs include following the ten commandments, which
provide guidelines for acting justly and fairly.
give instructions for a democratic government.
give directions for obeying Jewish dietary laws.
explain the customs of the religious services.
55
The plan that called for a bicameral government based on population was the
New Jersey Plan.
Florida Plan.
Virginia Plan.
Great Compromise.
56
The Tokugawa shoguns who ruled Japan tried to maintain stability and order by
increasing trade with Europeans.
Developing a style of writing that was inspired by China.
conquering nearby countries.
Closing the country off from contact with the outside world.
57
Amendment __ guarantees that people can't be tried twice for the same crime or double jeopardy.
6
1
5
9
58
The Judicial Branch check the Legislative Branch by
making them sit in "time-out"
declaring laws unconstitutional
vetoing the law
firing the Congressmen who voted for the law
59
Why did Japan need to rebuild its economy following WWII?
Japan switched to an agriculturally-based government.
Japan had a new democratic government.
Bombing had destroyed almost all of the country's industry.
Japan had been taken over by Korea and needed to adapt.
60
Which nations are most likely aloud to report the news as they see?
China and Taiwan
China
Mongolia and Taiwan
China and Mongolia
61
What amendment guarantees the right to a trial by a jury?
Amendment 6
Amendment 7
Amendment 4
Amendment 5
62
In 668, the kingdom of Silla conquered the Korean kingdoms and pushed the_____off the peninsula
Chinese Empire
Russian Empire
Indian Empire
Japanese Empire
63
The first thing the delegates did at the Constitutional Convention was:
find a bathroom
elect George Washington to preside
ring the Liberty Bell to call the meeting to order
determine how many branches should be in the new government
64
The first person in line to take the President's place if he cannot serve the full term is
the Chief Justice.
the President pro tempore.
the Speaker of the House.
the Vice President.
65
One of the most important types of cases the Supreme Court hears, deals with
state vs. state
state vs. foreign country
Constitutional law
appeals cases
66
Members of the House of Representatives are elected for
6 years
for life
4 years
2 years
67
The first 10 amendments to the Constitution are called
the Bill of Rights
a bill of attainder
the Preamble
the Civil Amendments
68
Congress is divided into
2 branches
3 branches
3 houses
2 houses
69
The Executive Branch can check the Legislative Branch by
declaring laws unconstitutional.
vetoing laws.
asking Mrs. McDaniel's permission to fire all the Congress.
controlling salaries.
70
Qualifications as is to who is allowed to run and become president is found in:
Article 4
Article 2
Article 1
Article 3
71
In a command economy, poor planing is likely to lead to
reduced consumer spending.
lower prices.
product shortages and waste.
more farms.
72
The Judicial Branch
vetoes laws.
makes laws.
interprets laws.
enforces laws.
73
US senators are elected for
for life
2 years
6 years
4 years
74
Rural parents in China's market economy often can't afford to pay for school, so their children
tend to move away from cities
often remain illiterate
are urged to attend college
frequently find high-wage jobs
75
Which of the following is a cultural exchange that people of Japan have taken part in?
Japanese government-style has been adapted by other nations.
The Shinto religion is popular around the world.
Japanese movies are seen throughout the world.
Japanese martial arts has become popular around the world.
76
The Preamble begins with:
We the citizens need to form
We the people of the United States
As people of the United States
When in the course of human events
77
The total number of U.S. Senators is
50.
453.
435.
100.
78
What religion, based on Jewish tradition, arose around A.D. 30?
Islam
Christianity
Hinduism
Buddhism
79
The Electoral College was established by the Constitutional Convention because
founding fathers wanted to keep people from making mistakes
none of the above
they wanted to confuse the American people
they wanted a longer election period
80
What inventions were first developed under the rules of Chinese dynasties?
the plow and printing press
the cotton gin and the steam engine
the magnetic compass and gunpowder
the wheel and matches
81
Which amendment says you have the right to bear arms?
Amendment 2
Amendment 4
Amendment 1
Amendment 3
82
The number of Articles in the US Constitutional is
2
7
3
9
83
Which group in Chinese society is not given equal education and job opportunities?
men
Buddhists
women
the wealthy
84
The total number of members of the House of Representatives is
435.
50.
453.
100.
85
Syria's autocracy, led by the Baath Party, has limited personal freedom in the country by
allowing only two political parties to exist.
keeping Syria under a state of emergency since 1963.
holding infrequent free elections.
taking away women's right to vote in elections.
86
In a command economy, who decides what goods will be produced?
company employees
consumers
government
manufactures
87
How did the governments of China, Mongolia, and Taiwan change after the 1980s?
Mongolia and China set up a second political party.
China, Mongolia, and Taiwan did not change after the 1980s
Mongolia and Taiwan let new political parties to be elected
China allowed new political parties after the protests
88
Power in the United State is divided among
twenty-five branches
seven branches
tow branches
three branches
89
What problem do Chinese cities suffer from?
lower literacy rates than rural areas
lower life expectancy than rural areas
air pollution
too many hydroelectric plants
90
Which one of the following is not required to be president?
must be a natural-born citizen
must be at least 35
must be a resident of Washington, D.C. before the election
a resident of the U.S. for at least 14 years
91
The term of the justices of the Supreme Court is
for life
10 years
8 years
6 years
92
Japans economy grew as Japan produced and exported well-made products such as
cash crops.
textiles.
electronics.
furniture.
93
What effect did the worker's low wages in China and Taiwan have on export sales?
Other countries quickly bought the low-priced products.
Other countries did not want the low-priced products.
Other countries made low-priced products themselves.
Other countries looked for even lower-priced products.
94
The title of the presiding officer of the Senate is the
Speaker.
President.
Chief Justice.
Vice President.
95
Which of the following is not a requirement to be a Representative?
must be a natural-born citizen
live in the state from which he or she was selected
must be at least 25 years old
a citizen of the united states for at least 7 years
96
Trade between Japan and South Korea is based on
comparative advantage.
output.
scarcity.
interdependence.
97
All appointments to the Supreme Court must be made by the ______ and approved by the _______.
House of Representatives
Congress/President
President/other justices
President/Senate
98
The number of amendments that have been added to the Constitution is
16
25
27
10
99
Which amendment protects freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition?
Amendment 3
Amendment 4
Amendment 1
Amendment 2
100
Impeachment charges are started by the
Supreme Court
House of Representatives.
Senate.
President.
