Government Final Exam Review

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

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

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

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

What is a proposed law being considered by a Congress?

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

Marbury v. Madison established a precedent for which principle?

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

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

When does an ex post facto law apply?

Which department develops and executes policies on housing and cities?

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

What is the primary goal of a lobbyist?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

How many members are in the House of Representatives?

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

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

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

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

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

Which chamber of Congress is considered the Upper Chamber?

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

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

What is the opposite of anarchy?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Popular sovereignty is the idea that...

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

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

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

How many terms can Congressmembers serve for?

The abolition of slavery is outlined in which amendment?

What political question did The Great Compromise attempt to answer?

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

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

What does the franking privilege do for Congressmembers?

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

A constituent is a resident of a...

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

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

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

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

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

Which house of Congress has membership based on population?

Which in NOT a characteristic of dictatorship/totalitarian governments?

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

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

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

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

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

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

Which department is concerned with promoting economic growth?

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

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

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

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

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

Federalism divides the power of government between...

A presidential nominee must be a naturally born American citizen.

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

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

A delegated power is...

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

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

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

Who is credited with writing the Declaration of Independence?

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

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

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

How many members are in the Senate?

What are the qualifications for Supreme Court appointees?

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

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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