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Massive Government Test#3

Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
 

 1. 
The right to equal protection of the laws means that the government
a.
is responsible for seeing that people have the same opportunities.
c.
may not unfairly or unreasonably treat people differently.
b.
may not conduct unreasonable searches and seizures of private property.
d.
is responsible for ensuring that people have a decent standard of living.
 
 
MAIN IDEAS
 

 2. 
The purpose of a filibuster is to
a.
prevent quorum calls.
c.
invoke the rule of cloture.
b.
speed up action on a bill.
d.
prevent action on a bill.
 

 3. 
The planning method most cities rely on to classify and control land use within their boundaries is called
a.
urbanization.
c.
due process.
b.
zoning.
d.
environmental protection.
 

 4. 
The Commerce Clause entitles Congress to
a.
tax Minnesota's wheat exports to Russia.
b.
give San Francisco the exclusive right to receive cargo ships from Japan.
c.
regulate airline routes in New England.
d.
require Texas oil tankers to dock and pay duties in Louisiana.
 

 5. 
Which idea is NOT included in the Declaration of Independence?
a.
God gives certain people the right to govern.
b.
Government can exist only with the people's permission.
c.
The people may change or abolish the government.
d.
People have certain natural rights.
 

 6. 
The powers of Congress are affected by all of the following EXCEPT what the
a.
Constitution says only the States may do.
b.
Constitution expressly says Congress may do.
c.
States’ constitutions say Congress may do.
d.
Constitution is silent about.
 

 7. 
All of the following influenced the Framers in developing the Constitution EXCEPT
a.
Virginia's royal charter.
b.
State constitutions.
c.
John Locke's Two Treatises of Government.
d.
British tradition.
 

 8. 
Much of the Declaration of Independence consists of
a.
statements of the desire to separate from England.
b.
threats of revenge for English mistreatment.
c.
lists of the rights of all people.
d.
complaints of the wrongs done to the colonists.
 

 9. 
In both houses, the standing committees
a.
are set up for a limited time to investigate a current matter.
b.
must report out every bill that is referred to them.
c.
are usually headed by members chosen on the basis of  seniority.
d.
are always subject-matter committees.
 

 10. 
Locke, Harrington, Hobbes, and Rousseau would most likely agree that
a.
government should be eliminated.
b.
the state developed out of force.
c.
the state exists to serve the will of the people.
d.
those of royal birth should rule the state.
 

 11. 
The president pro tempore
a.
is replaced, when absent, by the Speaker of the House.
b.
serves in the absence of the Vice President of the United States.
c.
serves in the absence of the Speaker of the Senate.
d.
is elected by the House and is the leader of its minority party.
 

 12. 
In case the President is disabled, the way the Vice President becomes President is determined by the
a.
Presidential Succession Act.
c.
Congress.
b.
original Constitution.
d.
Twenty-Fifth Amendment.
 

 13. 
When a bill is introduced in the House, it is FIRST
a.
debated by the full House.
c.
given a number and title.
b.
given to the Rules Committee.
d.
read aloud in full.
 

 14. 
Why did the Framers include the Necessary and Proper Clause in the Constitution?
a.
to limit congressional powers to those expressly stated in the Constitution
b.
to define the scope of the inherent powers of Congress
c.
to set forth those powers considered necessary to the States
d.
to empower Congress to pass laws needed to carry out the expressed powers
 

 15. 
According to the Constitution, who has the sole power to impeach the President?
a.
the Supreme Court
c.
the Vice President
b.
State courts
d.
The House of Representatives
 

 16. 
Which of the following statements does NOT describe political socialization?
a.
It is the process by which a person acquires political opinions.
b.
Influential factors include peer groups, opinion leaders, and education.
c.
It ends when a person's formal education ends.
d.
The family plays a leading role.
 

 17. 
Which of the following statements is NOT true of parliamentary government?
a.
The prime minister and cabinet are part of the legislative branch.
b.
The prime minister and cabinet must resign if they lose the support of a majority of the legislature.
c.
The executive is chosen by the legislature.
d.
The legislature is subject to the direct control of the executive.
 

 18. 
The implied powers doctrine, upheld in McCulloch v. Maryland, gives Congress the power to do
a.
only what the Supreme Court authorizes it to do.
b.
only what is absolutely necessary to carry out the expressed powers.
c.
anything it decides is in the public interest.
d.
anything reasonably related to carrying out the expressed powers.
 

 19. 
Bills are introduced in the Senate by
a.
individual senators.
c.
the Rules Committee.
b.
investigative committees.
d.
the majority floor leader.
 

 20. 
A federal government is one in which
a.
power is divided between a central government and local governments.
b.
limited powers are assigned to a central agency by independent states.
c.
powers are divided between a legislative branch and an executive branch.
d.
all power is concentrated in the central government.
 

 21. 
The popular election of judges is supported mainly on the grounds that
a.
most people believe that judges should be involved in politics.
b.
it ensures the selection of the best-qualified candidates.
c.
most people believe that the characteristics that make a good judge and those that make a good candidate are always found in the same person.
d.
it makes those who apply the law directly accountable to the people.
 

 22. 
In McCulloch v. Maryland, the Supreme Court
a.
ruled the creation of a bank by Congress to be unconstitutional.
b.
upheld the doctrine of implied powers.
c.
upheld the right of the State of Maryland to tax a federal agency.
d.
ruled the doctrine of implied powers to be unconstitutional.
 

 23. 
Membership in either of the two major parties is
a.
closely regulated by State law.
c.
based on economic status.
b.
closely regulated by federal law.
d.
based on personal choice.
 

 24. 
Most measures introduced in the House die at which of  these steps?
a.
committee
c.
quorum
b.
floor vote
d.
cloture
 

 25. 
The role of the House Rules Committee is played in the Senate by the
a.
president of the Senate.
c.
whip.
b.
majority floor leader.
d.
president pro tempore.
 

 26. 
A compromise bill worked on by a conference committee of  House and Senate members is
a.
usually passed by both houses of Congress.
b.
always passed with amendments.
c.
sometimes passed with amendments.
d.
never passed by both houses of Congress.
 

 27. 
Most select committees do NOT
a.
conduct investigations.
b.
try to bring public attention to a matter.
c.
have a specific purpose.
d.
produce compromise bills.
 

 28. 
Bills that originate in either house of Congress may be
a.
introduced by private citizens.
c.
introduced only by party leaders.
b.
formulated by private citizens.
d.
introduced by the President.
 

 29. 
Unlike the House, the Senate has a legislative process with
a.
few limits on debate.
c.
no voice voting.
b.
strict limits on debate.
d.
no roll-call voting.
 

 30. 
The government set up by the Articles of Confederation had
a.
no legislative or judicial branch.
b.
only a legislative branch, consisting of a unicameral Congress.
c.
only a legislative and an executive branch.
d.
only a legislative branch, consisting of a bicameral Congress.
 

 31. 
In the Senate, a filibuster may be ended with a vote that invokes
a.
the "two-speech" rule.
c.
Cloture Rule.
b.
the unanimous consent rule.
d.
senatorial courtesy.
 

 32. 
The Supreme Court ruling in Gibbons v. Ogden expanded the
a.
commerce power to include all commercial interactions.
b.
power to tax by allowing a tax on incomes.
c.
currency power by including paper money as legal tender.
d.
power over territories to include the taking of private property.
 

 33. 
Among the broad purposes of the United States government spelled out in the Preamble to the Constitution is the obligation to
a.
keep the executive and legislative branches of government separate.
b.
provide for justice and the  people's general welfare.
c.
defend the country against Americans who oppose its policies.
d.
create an autocratic form of government.
 

 34. 
Which statement about the social contract theory is NOT true?
a.
Governmental powers are granted by the people.
b.
Governmental powers may be limited by the people.
c.
The state was created voluntarily by a free people.
d.
The state is a natural extension of people's family structure.
 

 35. 
The House Rules Committee may do all of the following EXCEPT
a.
prevent consideration of a bill.
c.
speed up consideration of a bill.
b.
set conditions for considering a bill.
d.
attach amendments to a bill.
 

 36. 
The main purpose of a city's charter is to
a.
provide a forum for public debate.
b.
establish the city as a legal body.
c.
set out the city's basic laws.
d.
provide for the election of city officers.
 

 37. 
In order to prevent a bill passed by Congress from becoming law, the President may
a.
refuse to sign it and attach a veto message.
b.
sign it after ten days if Congress is in session.
c.
sign it and attach a veto message.
d.
negotiate a compromise bill with Congress.
 

 38. 
Much of the work of the Framers centered around the proposals that had been set out in
a.
the New Jersey Plan.
c.
the Virginia Plan.
b.
The Federalist.
d.
the Declaration of Independence.
 

 39. 
The Federalist was written to
a.
urge ratification of the Constitution in Virginia.
b.
condemn the Constitution for the absence of any mention of God.
c.
win support for the Constitution in New York.
d.
expose the lack of civil liberties protected in the Constitution.
 

 40. 
Which of the following is among the purposes of government outlined in the Preamble to the Constitution?
a.
defending the nation against foreign enemies
b.
promoting the general welfare of the citizens
c.
insuring order and domestic tranquility
d.
all of the above
 

 41. 
The Magna Carta is still important today because
a.
it lists the rights of England's kings and queens.
b.
it is England's constitution.
c.
it still protects the English nobles.
d.
it was an important step toward establishing rights that no government can take away.
 

 42. 
In principle, affirmative action programs for women and minorities were designed to
a.
stop school segregation.
c.
meet the basic frood and housing needs of all citizens.
b.
stop the flow of illegal immigrants to the United States.
d.
remedy the effects of past discrimination.
 

 43. 
The Twenty-sixth Amendment granted the right to vote to
a.
immigrants.
b.
African American women.
c.
all women.
d.
people between 18 and 21 years of age.
 

 44. 
How did the Fourteenth Amendment change the meaning of national citizenship?
a.
It gave the states the authority to define national citizenship.
c.
It made national citizenship unavailable to Confederate officials who actively rebelled against the Union.
b.
It defined the period of residence required to become a naturalized citizen.
d.
It extended the status of national citizenship to people regardless of race.
 

 45. 
The Vice President
a.
may act as President if the President is seriously ill.
b.
does not need to be as qualified as the President.
c.
presides over the House of Representatives.
d.
is appointed by the President.
 

 46. 
Political action committees (PACs)
a.
have been banned.
b.
have tried to get rid of interest groups.
c.
give large sums of money to election campaigns.
d.
are funded by political parties.
 

 47. 
The purpose of a writ of habeas corpus is to protect the individual against
a.
accusation of treason.
c.
self-incrimination.
b.
cruel and unusual punishment.
d.
unlawful detention.
 

 48. 
Individuals and groups that lobby government officials are exercising their
a.
right to petition.
c.
due process rights.
b.
right to counsel.
d.
private association rights.
 

 49. 
According to the natural rights philosophy, the main purpose of government is to
a.
create a democracy.
c.
protect individual rights.
b.
promote the rights of the ruling class.
d.
create a system of separation of powers.
 

 50. 
Which of the following is an important characteristic of an adversarial legal system?
a.
Cases are presented by the actual parties, without the assistance of lawyers.
c.
There are no jury trials.
b.
Cross-examination of witnesses is conducted by the judge.
d.
Two opposing sides present their case to an impartial judge or jury.
 

 51. 
Recall petitions may be circulated (except for members of the Legislature)
a.
6 months after an official takes office
c.
any time after an official takes office
b.
1 month after an official takes office
d.
1 year after an official takes office
 

 52. 
The number of representatives from a state
a.
is determined by the majority party.
b.
can never be more than 45.
c.
can change after a census.
d.
does not change.
 

 53. 
Elected county officials serve ___ year terms
a.
2
c.
4
b.
8
d.
6
 

 54. 
Education is paid for by
a.
local government and the federal government.
b.
local, state, and federal governments.
c.
local governments.
d.
state governments.
 

 55. 
The executive department offices are ...
a.
the Governor, Secretary of State, Assessor, Recorder and Attorney General
c.
the Governor only
b.
the Governor, State Treasurer, and Attorney General
d.
the Governor, Secretary of State, Attorney General, State Treasurer, and
Superintendent of Public Instruction
 

 56. 
A bill traveling along the arrow labeled Z would most likely be headed to
a.
the Senate.
c.
the House.
b.
the Supreme Court.
d.
a joint committee.
 

 57. 
The Supreme Court’s decision in the Dred Scott case helped provoke the Civil War by ruling that
a.
Congress could not prohibit slavery in the territories.
c.
former slaves were entitled to full enjoyment of the rights of citizenship.
b.
federal price supports for cotton were unconstitutional.
d.
states could not impose tariffs on imported goods.
 

 58. 
The Framers believed it was necessary to preserve the “right of the people to keep and bear arms” so that
a.
citizens would be able to defend their liberty.
c.
the states would not be able to ban guns.
b.
they could avoid the expense of maintaining  a standing army.
d.
citizens could be secure in their property.
 

 59. 
Under federalism,
a.
state and federal governments have some shared and some separate powers.
b.
the states can check the power of the federal government.
c.
the federal government decides what powers the states have.
d.
state and federal governments have completely different powers.
 

 60. 
Impeachments are tried
a.
in the state capital with the Governor presiding
c.
in the House with the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court presiding the Senate with the Chief Justice presiding
b.
in the Senate with the Chief Justice presiding
d.
in the House of Representatives with the Governor presiding
 

 61. 
Why did the Framers adopt the electoral college method of choosing a president?
a.
They did not trust the judgement of the people.
c.
They had used that system in the colonies.
b.
They were afraid the people would not vote.
d.
They modeled it after the successful British system.
 

 62. 
Which was NOT a reason for revising the Articles of Confederation?
a.
Congress could not settle disputes between states.
b.
Congress could not enforce the laws.
c.
Congress could not tax.
d.
Congress had already agreed on a new form of government.
 

 63. 
Supreme Court decisions require a
a.
simple majority vote.
c.
three-fourths vote.
b.
two-thirds vote.
d.
unanimous vote.
 

 64. 
People who favor a policy of judicial restraint argue that the
a.
number of jurors needed to hear a criminal case should be reduced.
c.
courts’ power to intervene in executive and legislative functions should be limited.
b.
written opininons of judges should be as short as possible.
d.
courts have not gone far enough to limit the power of the federal government.
 

 65. 
Separation of powers means that
a.
the judicial branch decides the powers of the other branches.
b.
state and federal governments have different powers.
c.
power is divided among the three branches of government.
d.
each branch can limit the powers of the other branches.
 

 66. 
Which of the following situations might violate a First Amendment right?
a.
A state legislature passes a law prohibiting the possession of firearms.
c.
Police search a high school student’s locker for drugs.
b.
Prisoners are not allowed to consult their attorneys.
d.
A town council refuses to grant a permit for the Ku Klux Klan to march.
 

 67. 
The Fourteenth Amendment
a.
abolished slavery.
b.
gave African American men the right to vote.
c.
was found unconstitutional.
d.
gave citizenship to African Americans born in the United States.
 

 68. 
To which of the following does a subcommittee report a bill?
a.
a full committee
c.
a conference committee
b.
floor action
d.
the Rules Committee
 

 69. 
The free exercise clause of the First Amendment prevents government from
a.
interfering with the right to practice one’s own religion.
c.
favoring a particular religion over others.
b.
providing financial aid to religious groups.
d.
establishing an official church.
 

 70. 
Congress does NOT have the power
a.
to declare war.
b.
to declare laws unconstitutional.
c.
to regulate commerce with other countries.
d.
to spend money.
 

 71. 
Santa Cruz County has _____ supervisors
a.
4
c.
9
b.
5
d.
3
 

 72. 
The President's judicial powers do NOT include
a.
pardoning convicted criminals.
b.
reducing the punishment of convicted criminals.
c.
declaring laws unconstitutional.
d.
appointing federal judges.
 

 73. 
Freedom of the press ensures that
a.
in wartime, newspapers can print reports that endanger the nation.
b.
newspapers are free to print lies.
c.
people may criticize the government in newspapers and on television.
d.
the press is not limited at all.
 

 74. 
Zoning is the power of local government to
a.
make rules for land use.
b.
divide power among city, state, and federal governments.
c.
make sure that restaurants meet health standards.
d.
provide for public safety.
 

 75. 
In our federal system, the scope of the national government’s authority grew significantly due to the Supreme Court’s interpretation of the
a.
“full faith and credit” clause.
c.
“necessary and proper” clause.
b.
“privileges and immunities” clause.
d.
“free exercise” clause.
 

 76. 
A constitutional initiative requires __________ % of valid signatures in the last election for the office.
a.
25
c.
20
b.
10
d.
15
 

 77. 
A school district is an example of a
a.
zoning law.
c.
special district.
b.
municipality.
d.
ordinance.
 

 78. 
The major objection to the Constitution by George Mason and other Anti-Federalists was that
a.
it failed to contain a bill of rights.
c.
it gave too much power to the House of Representatives.
b.
certain actions required more than a simple majority vote.
d.
the judicial branch lacked sufficient power.
 

 79. 
The powers of Congress
a.
are unlimited.
b.
are limited to making laws.
c.
are based on the goals of the Constitution.
d.
are given to it by state legislatures.
 

 80. 
The Federalists wanted
a.
to ignore old debts.
b.
to keep the Articles of Confederation.
c.
to have a weak President.
d.
to have a strong national government.
 

 81. 
Article IV describes the ...
a.
Right to work
c.
executive department
b.
legislative department
d.
rights of Arizona citizens
 

 82. 
There are____state Representatives in the House.
a.
30
c.
80
b.
60
d.
435
 

 83. 
To which of the following does a full committee of the House report a bill?
a.
the Rules Committee
c.
a subcommittee
b.
a conference committee
d.
floor action
 

 84. 
Two ways the Progressive movement influenced the development of the AZ Constitution are...
a.
primary elections and Article II
c.
right to work and separation of powers
b.
 the Corporation Commission & plural executive
d.
short terms and 60 member AZ Senate
 

 85. 
The term of office for legislators is
a.
2 years (House), 4 years (Senate)
c.
4 years (House), 6 years (Senate)
b.
2 years (House and Senate)
d.
4 years (House and Senate)
 

 86. 
Congressional staff members do NOT include
a.
lobbyists.
c.
caseworkers.
b.
legislative assistants.
d.
administrative assistants.
 

 87. 
The President's power is limited in all of the following ways EXCEPT
a.
the President can play only the roles mentioned in the Constitution.
b.
the Supreme Court can declare that a presidential act is unconstitutional.
c.
Congress has the power to make the laws.
d.
a President can serve two terms.
 

 88. 
The Executive Department consists of
a.
the Governor, Secretary of State, Assessor, Recorder and Attorney General
c.
the Governor only
b.
the Governor, Secretary of State, Attorney General, State Treasurer, and Superintendent of Public Instruction
d.
the Governor, State Treasurer, and Attorney General
 

 89. 
The arrow labeled X shows that some bills start in the House. Where would bills traveling along the arrow labeled Y have started from?
a.
private citizens
c.
the Senate
b.
the Supreme Court
d.
pressure groups
 

 90. 
The executive branch does NOT have the main responsibility for
a.
enforcing laws.
c.
making policy.
b.
turning policy into laws.
d.
finding ways to carry out laws.
 

 91. 
A job of the local planning commission is to
a.
set a city's spending goals.
b.
decide what form of government a city should have.
c.
set goals for land use.
d.
attract new businesses to a community.
 

 92. 
The term of office for members of the Executive branch is _____ years.
a.
1
c.
4
b.
6
d.
2
 

 93. 
The Electoral College
a.
helps inform and educate voters.
b.
generally confirms the choices of the majority of voters.
c.
meets each year to discuss elections.
d.
is not mentioned in the Constitution.
 

 94. 
The Declaration of Independence stated the colonists’ grievances against British rule as they related to
a.
political authority.
c.
military policy.
b.
economic opportunities.
d.
religious intolerance.
 

 95. 
Some Founders believed that majority rule could be a threat to
a.
natural rights.
c.
local self-government.
b.
states’ rights.
d.
constitutional government.
 

 96. 
The Federalists believed that the best way to protect natural rights was to
a.
rely on separation of powers and checks and balances.
c.
allow all adult males the right to vote.
b.
have a bill of rights in the Constitution.
d.
provide for a highly educated people.
 

 97. 
Procedural due process is based on the idea that
a.
defendants’ rights must be considered over the needs of society.
c.
government officials must obey the law.
b.
police officials must have necessary authority to enforce the law.
d.
systems of criminal justice must be affordable.
 

 98. 
To say that the rights to life, liberty, and property are unablienable means that they
a.
belong only to citizens.
c.
are subject to government approval.
b.
cannot be given up or taken away.
d.
are protected by the Constitution.
 

 99. 
Marbury v. Madison established
a.
Congress's right to make laws.
c.
the federal court system.
b.
limits on the presidency.
d.
judicial review.
 

 100. 
Juries in criminal cases where the punishment may be death or more than 30 years must have at least ______ number or jurors.
a.
21
c.
12
b.
9
d.
6
 

 101. 
Women gained suffrage
a.
from the Bill of Rights.
b.
from the Twenty-fourth Amendment.
c.
from the Fifteenth Amendment.
d.
from the Nineteenth Amendment.
 

 102. 
The First Amendment clearly limits the powers of the
a.
president.
c.
Supreme Court.
b.
state and local governments.
d.
Congress.
 

 103. 
In colonial America the right to vote most often depended on a person’s gender and
a.
social class.
c.
national origin.
b.
ancestry.
d.
property ownership.
 

 104. 
An initiative refers to when
a.
the Legislature repeals a law
c.
the people repeal a law
b.
the Legislature creates a new law
d.
the people proposes a new law
 

 105. 
The Twenty-fourth Amendment
a.
has not yet been passed.
b.
gave African American women the right to vote.
c.
gave African Americans equal protection of the laws.
d.
declared that citizens do not have to pay a tax to vote.
 

 106. 
The Ninth Amendment was included in the Bill of Rights
a.
to protect rights which were not specifically listed.
c.
in an effort to reserve specific rights for the states.
b.
so that the states could not violate individual rights.
d.
over the objections of Anti-Federalists.
 

 107. 

To recall any elected official, recall petitions must have valid signatures equaling
a.
5% f the number of votes cast in the last general election for the office
c.
15% f the number of votes cast in the last general election for the office
b.
25% of the number of votes cast in the last general election for the office
d.
10% f the number of votes cast in the last general election for the office
 

 108. 
According to the supremacy clause of the Constitution, “supreme law of the land” refers to
a.
decisions of the Supreme Court.
c.
the Constitution, federal laws, and treaties.
b.
acts of the president.
d.
laws passed by state legislatures.
 

 109. 
On the issue of capital punishment, the language of the Constitution appears to
a.
accept depriving a person of life without due process of law.
c.
accept the legitimacy of the death penalty.
b.
prohibit the death penalty for any crime but murder.
d.
prohibit the death penalty as a cruel and unusual punishment.
 

 110. 
The Great Compromise
a.
won by a huge majority of the votes at the Constitutional Convention.
b.
showed the weaknesses of the Constitutional Convention.
c.
established a two-house legislature.
d.
was never adopted by the delegates.
 

 111. 
Which presidential role is NOT identified in the Constitution?
a.
chief executive
c.
chief diplomat
b.
chief of state
d.
commander in chief
 

 112. 
A Supreme Court decision can be overturned by
a.
a vote of Congress.
c.
a presidential veto.
b.
public opinion.
d.
a constitutional amendment.
 

 113. 
Which of the following statements is NOT true about Congress?
a.
Its main job is to make laws.
b.
It is the legislative branch of the government.
c.
It is made up of the House of Representatives and the Senate.
d.
It can appoint federal judges.
 

 114. 
States that border AZ are ...
a.
Utah, Wyoming, and California
c.
New Mexico, Texas, and California
b.
California, New Mexico, and Utah
d.
Mexico, Utah, and California
 

 115. 
In order for the Constitution to go into effect it had to be approved by
a.
at least nine state conventions.
c.
at least nine state legislatures.
b.
the President.
d.
the Continental Congress.
 

 116. 
The right to a fair trial provided in the Bill of Rights reflects which of the following values or interests?
a.
Popular sovereignty.
c.
Limited government.
b.
Privacy.
d.
Authority.
 

 117. 
The President
a.
can order the government to take private property in a national emergency.
b.
cannot act in a crisis without the consent of Congress.
c.
has a good deal of freedom in spite of checks and balances.
d.
has the right to keep all information secret from Congress and the courts.
 

 118. 
Among the important tasks facing the First Congress in 1789 was the need to
a.
ratify the treaty which ended the Revolutionary War.
c.
ratify the Bill of Rights.
b.
create a system of federal courts.
d.
appoint the cabinet secretaries.
 

 119. 
The idea that political power is derived from the people is called
a.
executive authority.
c.
judicial review.
b.
unitary government.
d.
popular sovereignty.
 

 120. 
A major difference between American and European political parties is that
a.
parliments are usually proportional in represesntation
c.
single member districts are more powerful in Europe
b.
Europe has better politicians
d.
more women run for office in third parties
 

 121. 
The President
a.
is the head of the legislative branch of the government.
b.
represents only voters.
c.
is responsible for making laws.
d.
sets goals and develops policies for the nation.
 

 122. 
In a constitutional democracy, citizens are expected to
a.
allow the govenrment to assume responsibility for solving social problems.
c.
promote their individual rights without regard to the common good.
b.
ignore their own personal interests when making political choices.
d.
think critically about public issues and participate in public affairs.
 

 123. 
In elections, incumbents
a.
are newcomers to elected office.
b.
challenge a candidate voters know.
c.
lose more often than they win.
d.
have a very good chance of winning.
 

 124. 
Supreme Court justices should NOT be influenced by
a.
the Constitution.
b.
what Congress had in mind when making a law.
c.
decisions of previous courts.
d.
what the President wants.
 

 125. 
Which of the following is NOT a goal set forth in the Preamble to the Constitution?
a.
to establish justice
b.
to provide for the common defense
c.
to promote the general welfare
d.
to create a bicameral legislature
 

 126. 
Article  XXII describes the ...
a.
E nglish as the official language
c.
counties
b.
right to work
d.
executive department
 

 127. 
The elastic clause in the Constitution
a.
gives Congress unlimited powers.
b.
gives Congress room to expand its powers.
c.
sets strict limits on the powers of Congress.
d.
has been found unconstitutional.
 

 128. 
Article II describes the ...
a.
English as the official language requirement
c.
legislative department
b.
rights of Arizona citizens
d.
separation of powers in AZ government
 

 129. 
The rights of the accused do NOT include
a.
the right to remain silent.
b.
the right to a speedy public trial.
c.
the right to a secret trial.
d.
the right to question witnesses.
 

 130. 
Federal courts hear all of the following kinds of cases EXCEPT
a.
disputes about the meaning of the Constitution.
b.
cases affirmed in state appeals courts.
c.
disputes involving a foreign government.
d.
disputes between states.
 

 131. 
Elected county officers include
a.
Superintendent of Schools, Treasurer, Assessor, Sheriff, and County Attorney
c.
County Manager, Assessor, Attorney General, Sheriff, and Treasurer
b.
Sheriff, Accountant, Tax Collector, Public Health Officer and School Committee
d.
County Commissioner, Sheriff, County Attorney, Public Works Director, and Assessor
 

 132. 
Senators
a.
represent an entire state.
b.
do not have to worry about what people in their states think.
c.
serve the same length term as Representatives.
d.
must have been born in the United States.
 

 133. 
The Founders believed that the separation of powers was important in order to
a.
provide for legislative supremacy.
c.
allow more people to hold office.
b.
prevent the misuse of power.
d.
make the government more efficient.
 

Matching
 
 
VOCABULARY
Match each definition with its term.
a.
The government must treat accused persons according to rules established by law.
b.
The government cannot put a person on trial twice for the same crime.
c.
The government has the power to take private property for public use.
d.
The government may not favor any religion.
 

 134. 

 due process of law
 

 135. 

 separation of church and state
 

 136. 

 eminent domain
 

 137. 

 double jeopardy
 
 
VOCABULARY
Match each definition with its term.
a.
a party who answers a complaint in court
b.
a government body that brings charges against a person accused of breaking the law
c.
to ask a higher court to review a decision
d.
an individual or group that brings a complaint against another party
e.
guideline for how similar court cases should be decided in the future
 

 138. 

 appeal
 

 139. 

 plaintiff
 

 140. 

 prosecution
 

 141. 

 defendant
 

 142. 

 precedent
 
 
Match each right of citizens with the amendment that protects it.
a.
First Amendment
b.
Fourth Amendment
c.
Fifth Amendment
d.
Sixth Amendment
e.
Eighth Amendment
f.
Second Amendment
g.
Ninth Amendment
 

 143. 

 the right to ask the government to change the law
 

 144. 

 the right to a fair price if the government takes your property
 

 145. 

 the right to bear arms
 

 146. 

 citizens’ rights are not limited to the ones listed
 

 147. 

 the right to a fair bail amount if you are arrested for a crime
 

 148. 

 the right to see a search warrant before police come into your home
 

 149. 

 the right to a jury trial if you are accused of a crime
 
 
Match each description with the correct article of the Constitution.
a.
makes the Constitution "the supreme law of the land"
b.
provides for a national court system
c.
describes the powers of the national legislature
d.
requires states to respect each other’s laws
e.
gives the power of the executive branch to one person, the President
 

 150. 

 Article 1
 

 151. 

 Article 4
 

 152. 

 Article 2
 

 153. 

 Article 6
 

 154. 

 Article 3
 
 
IDENTIFYING KEY TERMS
Match each item with the correct statement below.  You will not use all the terms.
a.
judicial power
b.
democracy
c.
Federal Government
d.
legislative power
e.
confederation
 

 155. 

 Independent states that agree to form a(n) ____ may still retain their separate identities.
 

 156. 

 The structure of a ____ requires that power be divided between a state's central and local levels of government.
 

 157. 

 The power to interpret laws, determine their meaning, and settle disputes within a society is known as ____.
 
 
a.
reactionary
e.
totalitarian
b.
conservative
f.
libertarian
c.
radical
g.
socialist
d.
liberal
 

 158. 

 The world needs to be changed so that everyone is totally equal. We will use violence to create this total change. We can create a utopia.
 

 159. 

 Let people be themselves with out government regulation of personal action.
 

 160. 

 Believes that society is more stable with a slower rate of change. "Why fix it if it's not broken?"
 

 161. 

 Get government out of business, fewer taxes increase profits, legalize
 

 162. 

 This person believes that society should progress through changing and adapting to the times. Looks to the future.
 

 163. 

 "The country has lost touch with its traditions. Through revolution we will restore the values of the past."
 

 164. 

 "The government should help promote civil rights, society needs to progress with government help."
 

 165. 

 Mr. Birch feel that MTV is eroding the traditional values of society. He thinks we're changing too fast and our youth need greater authority in their lives. The government should do something about morals and controling inflation.
 
 
VOCABULARY
Match each description with its term.
a.
a process by which voters can remove elected officials from office
b.
dividing the number of legislative seats among districts
c.
a process by which citizens can propose laws
d.
a process by which voters may approve or reject a law proposed or passed by a state legislature
e.
the power to reject parts of a bill
 

 166. 

 referendum
 

 167. 

 recall
 

 168. 

 initiative
 
 
IDENTIFYING KEY TERMS
Match each item with the correct statement below.  You will not use all the terms.
a.
appellate jurisdiction
b.
assessment
c.
misdemeanor
d.
common law
e.
warrant
 

 169. 

 ____ crime of a lesser offense, punishable by a small fine and/or a short jail term
 
 
IDENTIFYING KEY TERMS
Match each item with the correct statement below.  You will not use all the terms.
a.
appellate jurisdiction
b.
common law
c.
criminal law
d.
recall
e.
referendum
 

 170. 

 The ____ is a petition procedure by which voters may remove an elected official from office before the completion of his or her regular term.
 

 171. 

 A legislative matter referred to a States' voters for approval or rejection is done so through a process of ____.
 

 172. 

 Public wrongs such as drug dealing, auto theft, and arson are violations of ____ and are prosecuted by the State.
 
 
Match each description with the correct political party.
a.
formed by groups opposed to slavery
b.
third party formed by Theodore Roosevelt
c.
the first political party in the United States
d.
formed in 1828 under the leadership of Andrew Johnson
e.
supported by farmers and frontier settlers before 1828
 

 173. 

 Democratic party
 

 174. 

 Republican party
 

 175. 

 Federalist party
 
 
IDENTIFYING KEY TERMS
Match each item with the correct statement below.  You will not use all the terms.
a.
constitution
b.
executive power
c.
unitary government
d.
parliamentary government
e.
presidential government
f.
legislative power
 

 176. 

 Under a system of ____, the government must resign if defeated by the legislature on an important issue.
 

 177. 

 A ____, often described as a centralized government, is one in which all powers held by the government belong to a single, central agency.
 

 178. 

 A ____ is the body of fundamental laws setting out the principles, structures, and processes of government.
 

 179. 

 ____ is the power to make law and frame public policies.
 
 
IDENTIFYING KEY TERMS
Match each item with the correct statement below.  You will not use all the terms.
a.
Anti-Federalists
b.
boycott
c.
Commerce and Slave Trade Compromise
d.
Connecticut Compromise
e.
English Bill of Rights
f.
Federalists
g.
Magna Carta
h.
separation of powers
i.
representative government
j.
Virginia Plan
k.
Petition of Right
l.
charter colonies
m.
Articles of Confederation
n.
proprietary colonies
 

 180. 

 ____ idea that government should serve the will of the people
 

True/False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
 

 181. 
In economics, land refers to the natural resources needed for production, such as forests, minerals, and climate.
 

 182. 
The right to privacy exists in both the AZ and U.S. Constitutions.
 



 
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