Government Unit 3: Test: United States Government

1.number of delegates who signed the Constitution 2.can create, alter, or repeal laws. 3.number of senators in Senate 4.number of representatives in House 5.interprets the meaning of laws and administrative rules and regulations

1. 39 2. The legislative branch 3. 100 4. 435 5. statutory construction

1. not allowing excessive bail or punishment 2. right to keep and bear arms 3. search and seizure 4. right to a speedy trial

1. Eighth Amendment 2. Second Amendment 3. Fourth Amendment 4. Sixth Amendment

In at least one hundred and fifty words, create five new amendments to the Constitution that will protect the unalienable rights of citizens, but reflect contemporary shifts in beliefs, values, and principles.

1. less tax( they do be stealing people's hard earned money) 2. ban

1. negate, destroy 2. guideline document in judicial review 3. chosen, appointed 4. head of Armed Forces 5. interprets the meaning of laws and administrative rules and regulations 6. gives power to the judicial system of courts

1. nullify 2. U.S. Constitution 3. nominated 4. president 5. statutory construction 6. Article III of the Constitution

1. member of Congress willing to introduce and back legislation 2. subcommittee reads its recommendation to their house of Congress 3. modification of a bill by the subcommittee 4. explain the meaning of 5. court of appeals 6. court determination of constitutionality of laws passed 7. different party in control of House and Senate 8. diplomat who resides in a foreign country where he represents his home country

1. sponsor 2. ordering a bill reported 3. marking up 4. interpret 5. circuit court 6. judicial review 7. divided government 8. ambassador

In at least one hundred and fifty words, make an argument for which historical figure contributed the most to American society.

Abraham Lincoln, During his time in office, he oversaw the American Civil War, abolished slavery and fundamentally changed the role of the federal government in American life and politics.

In which of the following roles did John Marshall serve? Vice President President Speaker of the House Chief Justice

Chief Justice

Whenever the other house of Congress significantly alters a bill, a(n) (________) committee must be formed to reconcile the differences between the House and Senate versions of the bill.

Conference

A state may be able to work in a fairly wide-range of areas if it is NOT in conflict with the U.S. ________. Constitution or acts of Congress political party system War Act or internal spying trade agreement with Mexico

Constitution or acts of Congress

Members of (_______) the are elected on the basis of the state's population at the most recent U.S. census, but each state has an equal number of (_________)

House , Senators

In at least one hundred and fifty words, make an argument for the company to manufacture domestically. Use the information you have gained about government policies and the impact of innovation on society in your argument.

If it was manufactured in the US it would give people jobs. The products can be sold for higher prices. If it was manufactured internationally it gives people jobs, products are sold for lower price and you have to get the governements approval for you to build your products.

Which region of the country is a center of manufacturing, transportation, and agriculture? Midwest West Northeast South

Midwest

Which of the following comparisons can be made between the development of the personal computer and GPS? Neither the personal computer nor GPS were seen as a useful tool outside the confines of the Department of Defense. Both the personal computer and GPS were created by the Department of Defense for national security purposes. Neither the personal computer nor GPS would have become a consumer product without the efforts of the federal government. Both the personal computer and GPS were created in the private sector with money subsidized by the federal government.

Neither the personal computer nor GPS would have become a consumer product without the efforts of the federal government.

Do you believe that congressional members should be elected by popular vote? Why or why not? Use an example from the lesson to support your opinion. Your answer should be at least one hundred and fifty words.

Should be elected by popular vote because it is to ensure that the leaders do not use their power to persuade others. By electing the leaders through popular vote its more fair to others.

Ensuring (___________) means ensuring peacefulness or calmness.

domestic tranquility

If you were successful in getting a law passed, you personally could be involved by: ______. Select all that apply. drafting legislation and submitting it to your Congressional representative talking to other members of the House to encourage them to vote for it attending sub-committee meetings reviewing the bill once it's been drafted watching the debate from the gallery

drafting legislation and submitting it to your Congressional representative talking to other members of the House to encourage them to vote for it reviewing the bill once it's been drafted watching the debate from the gallery

Which of the following branches of government would most likely act in the event of a sudden stock market crash? executive judicial state legislative

executive

In which of the following ways is the Constitution a "working" document? it takes the place of state constitutions it defines all of the laws of the land it has lasted over 200 years it can be amended

it can be amended

Jurisdiction means the power of (_____________)

making laws and enforcing them

The U.S. Constitution addressed three diverse issues including ______. Select all that apply. state sales tax presidential elections extradition of a criminal back to a state for trial qualifications for law enforcement officials making laws

presidential elections extradition of a criminal back to a state for trial making laws

Which of the following aspects of the U.S. patent promotes competition between companies? international recognition product disclosure tax credits government grants

product disclosure

Which of the following might a president do in order to improve trade relations between the U.S. and Cuba? pass a new law implementing free trade with Cuba remove trade sanctions on Cuba propose a new amendment to the Constitution ratify a new trade agreement with Cuba

remove trade sanctions on Cuba

Which document was completed in 1787? the Declaration of Independence the Articles of Confederation the Constitution the Gettysburg Address

the Constitution

The U.S. Constitution was utterly unique in its time because _______. Select all that apply. the President could initiate a tax to maintain a standing military there were two legislative houses with elected representatives in both houses the Supreme Court justices were appointed for life of the idea that the President was an elected leader of a separate branch of government of the element of checks and balances

there were two legislative houses with elected representatives in both houses of the idea that the President was an elected leader of a separate branch of government of the element of checks and balances

1. President is part of this branch 2 trading with each other, printing state currency 3 a request 4 a signer of the Constitution 5 presided over the Constitutional Convention 6 "too much power given to the federal government."

1 executive 2 problems with the Articles of Confederation 3 petition 4 Ben Franklin 5 George Washington 6 one reason given for not signing the Constitution

Which of the following could be considered a drawback of the Seventeenth Amendment? loss of money for candidates loss of prestige for candidates loss of revenue for states loss of power for states

loss of power for states

Which of the following statements is true? A minor change in the language will not affect a bill as it moves from one chamber to another. A bill that doesn't progress "sits" in committee. A floor vote involves debate and compromise. Congress is "in session" when it is in committee. Absentee voting is allowed for the Speaker of the House and the Senate pro tempore.

A bill that doesn't progress "sits" in committee.

Which of the following describes the bill-making process? Select all that apply. A hearing is a committee discussion over the viability of a bill. A draft is the first step in the process of writing a bill. A committee reviews the bill and marks it up to make it more viable and to reflect interests of committee members. An idea for a law is drafted by someone interested in seeing a law made who then finds a Congressional sponsor to back it. The chairman of a committee instructs her/his staff to prepare a written report on the bill describing its intent and effect.

A committee reviews the bill and marks it up to make it more viable and to reflect interests of committee members. An idea for a law is drafted by someone interested in seeing a law made who then finds a Congressional sponsor to back it. The chairman of a committee instructs her/his staff to prepare a written report on the bill describing its intent and effect.

The Legislative Branch can ________. Select all that apply. assess and regulate taxes oversee the U.S. Government Printing Office and coin more money declare war on China be elected to office over and over and over again create, alter or repeal laws

All

Select all the statements that are true. Federal judges on the Supreme Court serve for life. There are twelve courts of appeal in the judiciary system. Federal judges are voted to the Supreme Court by a national election. Nine justices serve in the Supreme Court. The Claims Court is a part of the judiciary system.

Federal judges on the Supreme Court serve for life. There are twelve courts of appeal in the judiciary system. Nine justices serve in the Supreme Court. The Claims Court is a part of the judiciary system.

In at least one hundred and fifty words, compare and contrast the philosophies of constitutionalism and the divine right of kings. Which had the greatest impact on the formation of the U.S. Constitution?

I believe that America is based on the principles of constitutionalism, mostly because it never had a king, but was rather a democratic republic from the very beginning. It is a concept which is quite opposite to that of constitutionalism. As the name itself says, the divine right of kings assumes that king was sent to earth to rule instead of God himself. Given that God doesn't have a physical presence in our world, he has chosen kings to be his representatives on Earth. Thus, the king has every right to do whatever he pleases, without having to think about constitutions, governments, or the feelings of his subjects.

The Senate differs from the House of Representatives by __________. Select all that apply. If both President and Vice President should die, the Speaker of the House becomes President. The Senate advises the President and the House can impeach the President. The Senate confirms cabinet secretaries, justices and ambassadors. The Speaker of the House appoints the president of the Senate. The Senate leader is the President pro tempore and House leader is the Speaker of the House.

If both President and Vice President should die, the Speaker of the House becomes President. If both President and Vice President should die, the Speaker of the House becomes President. The Senate leader is the President pro tempore and House leader is the Speaker of the House.

In at least one hundred and fifty words, state your opinion on the relationship between the federal government and state's rights. Do you believe that powers are shared, or does one party have more power than the other?

In my opinion States government have little bit more power than federal because during the great depression the states government greatly helped that time which shifted some power.

Which of the following individuals helped to extend the judicial branch? Thomas Jefferson John Marshall Andrew Jackson George Washington

John Marshall

Which of the following is the key difference between a market economy and mixed market economy? Market economies have no government influence while mixed market economies are loosely regulated by the government. Mixed markets economies have no government influence while market economies are loosely regulated by the government. Mixed market economies have no government influence while market economies are controlled by the government. Market economies have no government influence while mixed market economies are controlled by the government.

Market economies have no government influence while mixed market economies are loosely regulated by the government.

Federal courts have the right (________) to laws that they feel are violating the Constitution.

Nullify

Select two of the offices underneath the jurisdiction of the executive office. National House of Senatorial Privilege Office of Policy Development the Overview Chamber National Security Council

Office of Policy Development National Security Council

The Electoral College makes the decision of electing the (_________) of the United States.

President

Which statements are true concerning the Constitution? Select all that apply. Rights not reserved for the federal government are given to the states. The Tenth Amendment gives states certain freedoms and control. The first ten Amendments to the Constitution are called the Bill of Rights. The Third Amendment includes the freedom of speech and freedom of the press.

Rights not reserved for the federal government are given to the states. The Tenth Amendment gives states certain freedoms and control. The first ten Amendments to the Constitution are called the Bill of Rights.

In at least one hundred and fifty words, evaluate the pros and cons of government involvement in the free-enterprise system of economics.

The Pros and Cons of government involvement in the free-enterprise system, pros are healthy competition between businesses.They get proper rights and welfare. Amazon use to worked together with other shipping company, it costed them a lot of money shipping people's product so they made their own shipping company which greatly save them a lot of money and they slowly backing away from other shipping companies. Cons, company could pay the worker less and overworked which could lead to workers quitting and sickness.

Which three options below describe legislative functions? The Senate Foreign Relations committee is a standing committee that reviews all legislation affecting international relations in the Senate. A Senator is elected for a two-year term. Sub-committee hearings might hear testimony from the Surgeon General or the President of General Electric to help determine viability of a bill. The legality of a bill is debated on the House floor. A bill which has already passed through the whole process and been signed into law is repealed by a Congress with a different political agenda.

The Senate Foreign Relations committee is a standing committee that reviews all legislation affecting international relations in the Senate. Sub-committee hearings might hear testimony from the Surgeon General or the President of General Electric to help determine viability of a bill. A bill which has already passed through the whole process and been signed into law is repealed by a Congress with a different political agenda.

Mark the statement that is NOT true about the executive branch. The president is also known as the chief executive. The executive branch interprets the federal laws and upholds or negates them. The president is also known as the chief of state and performs ceremonial duties around the country. The executive branch mainly enforces federal laws.

The executive branch interprets the federal laws and upholds or negates them.

Which of the following occur during elections? Select all that apply. There are two senators for each state and the number of representatives for the House depend on a state's population. The Electoral College is the number of senators added to the number of representatives for a total of 535. The House is important because it elects the Speaker of the House. The House offers an "even field" while the Senate has 100 senators. California is the most powerful state in the Electoral College.

There are two senators for each state and the number of representatives for the House depend on a state's population. The Electoral College is the number of senators added to the number of representatives for a total of 535. The House is important because it elects the Speaker of the House. California is the most powerful state in the Electoral College.

When the Constitutional Convention laid out the framework for the executive branch, they wanted ________. him to eventually begin writing his own laws a leader who would represent them with workers' unions to elect a leader for life a chief executive who would be a diplomat among world leaders

a chief executive who would be a diplomat among world leaders

If the president doesn't want to deal with a bill and lets it sit for ten days while Congress is in session, the bill is ____. automatically put into law sent back to Congress dead sent to the Supreme Court for judicial review

automatically put into law

In which way is the Thirteenth Amendment (which outlawed slavery) and the Voting Rights Act related? both form a more perfect union both provide for the common defense both secure the freedoms of liberty both establish justice

both secure the freedoms of liberty

Which of the following are guarantees of the First Amendment? Select all that apply. no taxation without representation freedom of religion freedom of the press freedom of speech the right to a speedy trial the right to petition the Government for a redress of grievances the right of the people to peaceably assemble

freedom of religion freedom of the press freedom of speech the right to petition the Government for a redress of grievances the right of the people to peaceably assemble

A dentist would apply for a license with the (________)

state government