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Civics: Fall Semester Exam
Contributed by: Werth
  • 1. The nation's first plan of government was the
A) Declaration of Independence
B) Articles of Confederation
C) New England Confederation
D) US Constitution
  • 2. The Federalist Papers were written in support of
A) Ratification of the Constitution
B) Independence from Great Britain
C) The Stamp Act
D) The abolishment of Magna Carta
  • 3. Principles and laws that are the foundation of a nation's government
A) Constitution
B) delegates
C) New England Confederation
D) charter
  • 4. All of the following are principles of a democracy EXCEPT:
A) recognizing the worth and dignity of each person
B) Providing justice without mercy
C) allowing people to make choices
D) promoting respect for the law
  • 5. Many of Congress' powers are
A) implied by the constitution
B) specified in footnotes to amendments
C) listed in the Bill of Rights
D) too complex to understand
  • 6. Under the Constitution's system of checks and balances, each branch of government can restrict the powers of the
A) other branches
B) armed forces and the president
C) states
D) cabinet
  • 7. Which of the following bodies holds the "power of the purse"
A) Executive Branch
B) Legislative Branch
C) cabinet
D) Judicial Branch
  • 8. The framers of the Constitution desired a national government that would do all of the following except
A) respect the rights of states
B) discourage concentration of power
C) serve the public good
D) decrease taxes
  • 9. Powers that are shared by the federal government and state governments are known as
A) reserved powers
B) expressed powers
C) concurrent powers
D) inherent powers
  • 10. Allows Congress to stretch its authority in ways not specifically granted nor denied to it by the Constitution
A) Inherent Powers
B) Enabling act
C) extradition
D) Elastic Clause
  • 11. Branches of interest groups that provide funds to candidates
A) PACs
B) appropriations
C) Aristocrats
D) constituents
  • 12. Congress has all of the following powers except the power to
A) regulate foreign trade
B) borrow money
C) tax exports
D) govern the District of Columbia
  • 13. What type of powers result from the elastic clause
A) expressed powers
B) implied powers
C) inherent powers
D) reserved powers
  • 14. How often is the census taken?
A) every 20 years
B) every year
C) every 6 years
D) every 10 years
  • 15. One issue contained in a party platform
A) popular vote
B) plank
C) reprieve
D) executive privilege
  • 16. System that specifies who becomes leader of executive branch if the presidency becomes vacant
A) Presidential succession
B) electoral college
C) executive agreement
D) executive privilege
  • 17. Group of people chosen to vote for the vice president and president
A) party platform
B) reprieve
C) electoral college
D) caucuses
  • 18. Informal agreement with the government of another country?
A) Executive agreement
B) Foreign Policy
C) Executive Vote
D) Diplomatic Policy
  • 19. Giving government jobs to political supporters as a favor
A) Spoils system
B) speaker's recommendations
C) civil service system
D) executive orders
  • 20. Heads of cabinet departments
A) Executive assistants
B) Government officials
C) Secretaries
D) lawyers
  • 21. In a constitutional monarchy, the
A) Monarch may change the constitutution
B) Citizens must obey the constitution only if the monarch requires it
C) Head of state is a hereditary position
D) Monarch is elected every four years.
  • 22. All of the following are central functions of a government EXCEPT
A) maintaining order
B) providing services
C) pursuing truth
D) resolving conflict
  • 23. Official Approval
A) reliable
B) boycott
C) none of these
D) ratify
  • 24. Refusal to buy or use certain goods
A) prohibit
B) none of these
C) boycott
D) ratify
  • 25. Principles and laws that are the foundation of a nation's government
A) Constitution
B) none of these
C) Charter
D) Confederation
  • 26. "Great Charter" that restricted the monarch's authority
A) Magma Serta
B) Declarations of independence
C) English Constitution
D) Magna Carta
  • 27. The Great Compromise concerned
A) The question of slavery in the States
B) The addition of a Bill of Rights to the Constitution
C) Whether the chief executive should be a president or a king
D) Representation in the two houses of Congress
  • 28. All of the following influence public opinion EXCEPT
A) voting rights
B) family
C) ideology
D) school
  • 29. George Gallups polling technique was better than other methods used because it was more
A) scientific
B) costly
C) political
D) opinionated
  • 30. All of the following affect poll results except
A) the order of the questions
B) the number of the questions asked
C) the type of poll used
D) the wording of the questions
  • 31. All of the following are elements of ideology EXCEPT
A) basic beliefs about equality
B) basic beliefs about freedom
C) basic beliefs about opportunity
D) basic beliefs about happiness
  • 32. All of the following are roles of the media except
A) disciplining corrupt politicians
B) acting as a watchdog
C) informing the public
D) serving as a gatekeeper
  • 33. Ensures the freedom of the press
A) 2nd Amendment
B) Articles of Confederation
C) 4th Amendment
D) 1st Amendment
  • 34. Collective opinion of large numbers of people
A) Censorship
B) Polling
C) None of these
D) Public Opinion
  • 35. Restricting information or speech that is perceived as being unacceptable
A) Reverse Polling
B) Polling
C) Public Opinion
D) Censorship
  • 36. Questioning people about one or more issue
A) reverse polling
B) sampling
C) public opinion
D) polling
  • 37. Percent below and above the results of a poll
A) posterizing
B) poll differential
C) Reverse polling
D) Sampling error
  • 38. A ???? occurs just after people have voted, and it surveys a small number of voters in randomly chosen precincts.
A) exit poll
B) real poll
C) sample poll
D) electoral poll
  • 39. Lawsuits against tobacco companies by plaintiffs who have alleged smoking related illnesses are examples of
A) gerrymandering
B) successful lobbying by non smokers
C) class action suits
D) medical interest group projects
  • 40. What are the main targets of interest group lobbyists?
A) the VP and President
B) the chief justice
C) Government agencies and lawmakers
D) the speaker of the house
  • 41. Throughout history, lobbying typically has been thought of in a(n)
A) slightly positive way
B) negative way
C) neutral way
D) extremely positive way
  • 42. One of the main benefits of interest groups is that they
A) promote minority viewpoints
B) write legislation with lawmakers
C) cut down on political spending
D) can control the media
  • 43. the majority of lobbyists
A) are experts in their areas and maintain large staffs
B) appear on television newscasts and give speeches about their concerns.
C) have doctoral degrees and give cabinet advice on controversial issues
D) have luxurious offices and meet with the president frequently
  • 44. Public statement of support for a certain political candidate
A) lobbying
B) approval
C) endorsement
D) none of these
  • 45. The American Medical Association (AMA) is a(n)
A) case based group
B) professional group
C) none of these
D) trade organization
  • 46. All of the following are major types of party systems EXCEPT
A) multiparty
B) one party
C) uniparty
D) two party
  • 47. The types of party organization in the US are
A) Local, State and National
B) Town, City and County
C) Local and Federal
D) Local, City and State
  • 48. Many countries that have one party political systems are
A) dictatorships
B) wealthy
C) monarchies
D) at way
  • 49. A plurality electoral system usually results in
A) political extremism
B) voter apathy
C) corruption
D) political moderation
  • 50. US, Local, State and national leaders are elected in
A) preprimary elections
B) general elections
C) federal elections
D) primary elections
  • 51. A poll tax was
A) a tax to finance primary elections
B) money paid to cast a ballot
C) charged if a person voted more than once
D) money paid for the printing of ballots
  • 52. In some states, citizens are allowed to vote by which of the following methods?
A) internet
B) fax
C) telephone
D) mail
  • 53. All of the following factors determine whether a person can vote except
A) residence
B) registration status
C) educational background
D) age
  • 54. Besides primaries, what are the two types of elections?
A) special and general
B) plural and singular
C) secondary and tertiary
D) multiparty and singleparty
  • 55. What amendment protects you from having to testify against yourself
A) 3rd
B) 1st
C) 4th
D) 5th
  • 56. The Guarantee of religious and political freedoms are given to us in what amendment?
A) 9th
B) 4th
C) 5th
D) 1st
  • 57. The NRA are strong supporters of what amendment?
A) 2nd
B) 1st
C) 5th
D) 6th
  • 58. TLO v. New Jersey was a case involving what amendment?
A) 4th
B) 5th
C) 6th
D) 1st
  • 59. What two amendments protect those accused of a crime?
A) 5th & 8th
B) 1st & 2nd
C) 4th & 5th
D) 5th & 6th
  • 60. The Bill of Rights guaranteed all of the following except
A) vote
B) be tried publicly
C) assemble
D) voice an opinion
  • 61. What amendment allows us to have legal representation?
A) 3rd
B) 1st
C) 8th
D) 6th
  • 62. What does a grand jury do?
A) Decide if a defendant is guilty
B) none of these
C) Decide if evidence was obtained legally or not
D) Decide if there is enough evidence to send case to trial
  • 63. In a criminal case, who is the prosecuter?
A) The supreme court
B) The accuser
C) The state
D) none of these
  • 64. Powers not specifically mentioned in the Constitution are reserved to the people in what amendment?
A) 3rd
B) 10th
C) 9th
D) 1st
  • 65. What best describes double jeopardy
A) cannot be tried for the same crime twice
B) None of these
C) a good movie with Ashley Judd
D) the highest $$ you can win with one question
  • 66. What is the worst punishment you can receive if convicted in a criminal trial
A) $10K fine
B) death
C) 10 years in prison
D) 29 days in jail
  • 67. A trial between two parties concerning money is knows as
A) Civil Trial
B) Personal Trial
C) Judge Judy Trial
D) Criminal Trial
  • 68. What amendment protects you from excessive bails fines and punishments?
A) 1st
B) 8th
C) 10th
D) 4th
  • 69. What date was the Bill of Rights ratified?
A) September 15, 1787
B) December 15, 1791
C) December 7, 1787
D) December 1, 1791
  • 70. Amendments 13,14,15 are knows as the :
A) None of these
B) Civil Justice Amendments
C) Civil Rights Amendments
D) Civil War Amendments
  • 71. Women were given the right to vote with what amendment?
A) 25th
B) 12th
C) 19th
D) 20th
  • 72. The 18th Amendment outlawed the sale, consumption, and transportation of alcohol, what was this amendment called?
A) Prohibition
B) Suffrage
C) Repeal of Prohibition
D) Progressivism
  • 73. What did the 24th Amendment abolish
A) Taxes
B) Poll Tax
C) Income Tax
D) Sur-Tax
  • 74. The amendment that gives Uncle Sam the right to tax our income is
A) 15th
B) 18th
C) 17th
D) 16th
  • 75. Afer the Vietnam War, the 26th Amendment was added to the Constitution, what was this amendment called?
A) Non Prohibition for 18 year olds
B) Women's Lib Amendment
C) 18 year old suffrage
D) 18 year old Selective Service Registration Amendment
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