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Fall 2024 Participation in Government & Civics Final Exam Review
Fall 2024 Participation in Government & Civics Final Exam Review
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1
Ancient Athenians practiced ____, in which all adult, male citizens actively governed their own city-state.
direct democratic gov't
aristocratic gov't
representative (republican) gov't
tyrannical gov't
2
National conventions are opportunities for political parties to...
declare their platforms (official positions) on the issues.
choose their presidential nominees.
do all of these things.
unify & energize their supporters.
3
The branch of government with the power to
make/create
laws is called the...
executive branch.
legislative branch.
bureaucratic branch.
judicial branch.
4
A
preliminary election
, where you
must
belong to a political party in order to vote is called a(n)...
open primary.
closed primary.
blanket primary.
caucus.
5
One of the
reasons
AGAINST compulsory (mandatory) voting is that...
it would further validate the result if more citizens voted.
it would reinforce voting as civic duty & not just a right.
it would eliminate spending aimed at turning out voters.
it may increase random or blank ballots.
6
Which of the following is an argument
for
continuing to use the Electoral College for presidential elections?
It forces candidates to gain support from a variety of regions to win.
It discourages many voters in 'safe' states.
It diminishes the principle of 'one person, one vote.'
The winner of the popular vote can lose the election.
7
Civic knowledge and engagement is
important
because it...
incites extremism, bigotry, and hatred for anyone considered “different.”
promotes apathy, mistrust, and ignorance toward the political system.
produces varied opinions, encourages dialogue, and bipartisanship.
generates confusion, division, and resentment across communities.
8
The
due process
clause in the 5th Amendment and the right to an attorney in the 6th Amendment were designed to...
ensure fair treatment for those accused of crimes.
protect freedom of expression.
provide for judicial review of the laws.
assure citizens that laws were properly enacted.
9
Which
amendment
gives U.S. citizens who are at least 18 years of age the right to vote?
4th Amendment
21st Amendment
8th Amendment
26th Amendment
10
According to the
commerce clause
in Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution, Congress may regulate...
laws regarding marriage and divorce, across the nation.
trade between foreign nations, where the U.S. is not a transacting party.
trade with foreign nations, among the several states, and with N.A. tribes.
trade within a state, with permission of the state government.
11
During this political meeting, Democratic voters stand in groups to select delegates, who then choose party nominees.
Run-off
Initiative
Caucus
Recall
12
'Collecting taxes' is an example of a(n)...
delegated power.
reserved power.
concurrent power.
implied power.
13
Why were the
Magna Carta
and
English Bill of Rights
important to the development of democracy?
They promoted limited government.
They promoted self-government.
They protected private ownership of property.
They expanded freedom of religion.
14
Which CLAUSE in the U.S. Constitution gives the federal gov't authority over state gov'ts when they disagree?
Due Process Clause
Supremacy Clause
Elastic Clause
Commerce Clause
15
Legal
immigrants, living in the United States, are NOT permitted to...
run for elected office.
receive government services.
hold a job.
own property.
16
In between presidential election years are ____ elections, which consistently experience lower voter turnout.
quarterly
midterm
midpoint
state and local
17
Which of the following types of speech/expression is NOT protected by the First Amendment?
Insincere threats
Profanity
Fighting words
Hate speech about a minority group
18
A set of ideas/attitudes, explaining how society should work, along with the proper role of gov't is called...
political indoctrination.
political ideology.
political socialization.
party affiliation.
19
Before you can cast a vote in an ANY election, you must first...
pay a poll tax.
serve in the military.
pass a literacy test.
register.
20
Which U.S.
political party
favors greater social support, higher taxes on the wealthy, stronger regulations & diversity?
Republican party
Nazi party
Democratic party
Libertarian party
21
If you receive a
summons
in the mail, you may be required to report for ____.
volunteer road clean-up.
jury duty.
cooperation as a witness in court.
service in the armed forces.
22
The SECTION of the Constitution listing its
creators, aims, and purposes
is called the...
Epilogue
Articles
Amendments
Preamble
23
The branch of gov't with the power to
interpret/evaluate
the meaning of laws to settle disputes is called the...
legislative branch.
bureaucratic branch.
executive branch.
judicial branch.
24
The process of shaping one's ideas, attitudes, and preferences about gov't is called...
political ideology.
political socialization.
political brainwashing.
political indoctrination.
25
Which Enlightenment philosopher supported an absolute ruler to escape the chaos of the State of Nature?
John Locke
Thomas Hobbes
Benjamin Franklin
Baron de Montesquieu
26
Why did the framers of the Constitution decide to include the Electoral College for presidential elections?
It was a compromise between a popular vote and a Congressional vote.
They expected it to be replaced by a popular vote in a few years.
Ordinary citizens demanded the Electoral College to fend off "mobocracy".
It was the only option available, given the country's youth.
27
On the ideological spectrum, this
far right
wing group wants to "go back to the way things were," favoring violence.
Republicans
Reactionaries
Moderates
Democrats
28
Which U.S.
political party
favors limited gov't, individualism, lower taxes, religious freedom, and a strong military?
Communist party
Democratic party
Republican party
Green party
29
Powers belonging to a branch of government, even though they
aren't
directly stated in the Constitution, are called...
Concurrent powers.
Implied powers.
Reserved powers.
Express powers.
30
The United States Government is considered a federal system because...
foreign policy is handled by state governments.
each state has equal representation in the U.S. Senate.
the people elect national officials.
powers are divided or shared between national and state governments.
31
On the ideological spectrum, which
far left
wing group wants major changes fast and often promote violent revolutions?
Moderates
Liberals
Conservatives
Radicals
32
When you ____, you are funding public schools, police & fire departments, and road maintenance.
serve on a jury
defend the nation
obey laws
pay taxes
33
In U.S., the ____ election is always held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday of November.
general
convention
primary
caucus
34
Those who are highly engaged in public affairs/concerns and want to affect change are more likely to...
avoid discussions about common issues.
volunteer in their community.
keep their opinions to themselves.
run for elected office.
35
The act of
peacefully violating laws
, in order to arouse the conscience of citizens about an injustice, is known as...
due process of law.
violent insurrection.
civil disobedience.
tacit consent.
36
The system of
checks and balances
is best illustrated by the power of...
Congress to censure one of its members.
a governor to send the National Guard to put down a riot.
state and federal governments to charge and collect taxes.
the president to veto a bill approved by Congress.
37
Powers given to a branch of government,
explicitly
[directly] stated in the U.S. Constitution are called...
Concurrent powers.
Express powers.
Reserved powers.
Implied powers.
38
Constitutional amendments can be
proposed
by...
a 2/3 majority vote in both houses/chambers of Congress.
a national convention, called by 2/3 of state legislatures.
both of these methods.
neither of these methods.
39
The system used to register young men, aged 18 - 25, for a possible military draft in the U.S. is called...
selective service.
patriotic participation.
national defense initiative.
involuntary conscription.
40
The
amendment process
was included in the U.S. Constitution in order to...
allow the government to adapt to the changing needs/values of society.
preserve the federal system of government.
remove government officials from power.
check the power of the Supreme Court.
41
An example of a gov't exercising its 'police powers' would be...
granting patents and copyrights.
constructing post offices and post roads.
printing and coining money.
establishing highway speed limits.
42
Citizens can participate in the political process beyond/besides voting by...
joining a political organization (interest/pressure group).
donating money to a candidate running for elected office.
doing any or all of these.
volunteering for a political campaign.
43
Under our electoral system, voting for a ____ candidate is often viewed as a "wasted vote" under Winner-Take-All system?
major party
third party
Democrat
Republican
44
John Locke’s
social contract
theory
stated that...
monarchs had to grant certain rights to their subjects.
people can revolt against a gov't that doesn't protect their rights.
courts should have more power than kings.
gov't should guarantee equal economic outcomes to all people.
45
According to research, which of the following factors has the GREATEST influence on one's political views?
Family/upbringing
Peers (friends and/or classmates)
Media (news & entertainment)
Schools
46
What is a RESERVED power? (Like issuing licenses to drive, practice medicine, teach in public schools, etc.)
A power that belongs to state gov'ts, only.
A power that belongs to the national gov't, only.
A check on state governments.
A power that belongs to both national and state gov'ts.
47
The branch of government with the power to
enforce/carry out
laws is called the...
bureaucratic branch.
judicial branch.
executive branch.
legislative branch.
48
The division of government power into independent branches, to limit its potential abuse/overreach, is called...
democracy.
federalism.
separation of powers.
government by consent.
49
When voting for president during the
general
election, voters are ACTUALLY choosing ___, who follow the majority vote.
electors.
delegates.
nominees.
super-delegates.
50
Powers ONLY given to the national (federal) government, such as declaring war and printing money, are known as...
delegated powers.
police powers.
concurrent powers.
reserved powers.
51
The United States Congress consists of TWO
chambers
, which are called the...
House of Representatives and the Senate.
House of Burgesses and the Federal Council.
National Assembly and the Senate.
House of Commons and the House of Lords.
52
According to the
Declaration of Independence
, the people have the right to abolish their gov't if it...
creates entangling alliances.
favors one religion over another.
violates their unalienable rights.
becomes a limited monarchy.
