Government Semester Vocabulary Quiz

Question 1

Which of the following is the main agency of US Govt. responsible for health/medical research?

Accepted Answer

National Institute of Health (NIH)

Question 2

What is the importance of "Congressional committees"?

Accepted Answer

They decide what laws will be debated in the entire House.

Question 3

What amendment gave women suffrage (the right to vote)?

Accepted Answer

19th

Question 4

Which of the following is a criticism of the Electoral College?

Accepted Answer

It goes against the idea of "one man, one vote".

Question 5

The idea that monarchs were chosen by God, giving them limited authority is called:

Accepted Answer

Divine Right of Kings

Question 6

What branch makes the US Government's budget?

Accepted Answer

Executive Branch

Question 7

In terms of Race, the Servicemen's Readjustment Act (GI Bill):

Accepted Answer

Was "race neutral", meaning it gave opportunities for all.

Question 8

What amendment gives Reserved Power to the States?

Accepted Answer

10th

Question 9

Grutter v. Bollinger established that:

Accepted Answer

Race can be used as a main factor in college admissions

Question 10

What is Mr. Abarca's favorite type of movies?

Accepted Answer

Horror

Question 11

The Tea Party Movement, since 2009, has tried to:

Accepted Answer

Get govt. to reduce taxing and spending - "Smaller govt"

Question 12

Because of the "Greying" of America, which of these groups has the most voting power?

Accepted Answer

Elderly

Question 13

Government using taxes or spending to affect the economy is called:

Accepted Answer

Fiscal Policy

Question 14

What is the main importance of "Taiwan" to the United States?

Accepted Answer

Taiwan is useful because it is the "Gateway to China".

Question 15

Schenck v. US established that what kind of speech isn't protected under the 1st amendment?

Accepted Answer

Speech that presents a danger to community.

Question 16

Engel v. Vitale established that:

Accepted Answer

Schools cannot force children to pray.

Question 17

Under federalism, power is shared between:

Accepted Answer

Federal government and states

Question 18

Who is the President of the Senate?

Accepted Answer

Vice President

Question 19

What is the main importance of Southwest Asia (Middle East) to the United States?

Accepted Answer

They are a big provider of oil.

Question 20

Which of the following did the Civil Rights Act of 1964 NOT do?

Accepted Answer

Outlawed segregation in private places.

Question 21

What law gave amnesty (path to citizenship) for 3 million undocumented people?

Accepted Answer

Immigration Reform Act of 1988 ("Simpson-Mazzoli Act")

Question 22

In order to become President of the US, you must have won:

Accepted Answer

270 or more Electoral Votes

Question 23

Which of these is NOT a requirement to register to vote in Texas?

Accepted Answer

Must not have a felony in your record (even if completed).

Question 24

What court case established that flag burning is legal because of the 1st amendment?

Accepted Answer

Texas v. Johnson

Question 25

Mapp v. Ohio established that:

Accepted Answer

Illegally obtained evidence can't be used against you.

Government Semester Vocabulary Quiz

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Government Semester Vocabulary Quiz

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