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7th Interim 2 Review: Government
Test Description: Interim 2 Review
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1) The 2012 census showed that Louisiana’s total state population increased. What is likely to be affected in the state of Louisiana?
A
how many Senators Louisiana gets in the U.S. Senate
B
the number of counties in Louisiana
C
the size of Louisiana
D
how many representatives Louisiana gets in the U.S. House of Representatives
2) Which statement best illustrates the principle of federalism?
A
The Supreme Court has the power to review laws.
B
Congress is divided into two houses.
C
Power is divided between the state and the national government.
D
The president has the power to veto bills.
3) Which early political party believed that state governments should be given more power?
A
Democratic Republicans
B
Federalists
4) How does the electoral college assign votes?
A
to each state according to size of population
B
to each state equally
5) The First Amendment would protect which of the following?
A
an individual who falsely shouts “Fire!” in a crowded movie theater
B
a reporter that knowingly spreads lies about someone
C
a hunter who keeps a rifle at home
D
an individual who peacefully protests a government policy
6) Which of the following is an example of a check that the executive branch has on the legislative branch?
A
The president can declare laws unconstitutional.
B
The president may appoint members of Congress.
C
The president may veto bills passed by Congress.
D
The vice president serves as president of the Senate.
7) Which branch of government has the power to decide if laws are constitutional?
A
judicial
B
executive
C
legislative
8) Federalism is best described as a system in which
A
all power is concentrated in a central government
B
no government power is exercised over individuals
C
power is balanced between a central government and state government
D
self-ruling nations or states ally with others for a common purpose
9) All of the following are concurrent (shared) powers EXCEPT -
A
establish post offices
B
make and enforce laws
C
print money
D
establish courts
10) Which branch has the power to propose an amendment to the Constitution?
A
legislative (Congress)
B
judicial (Supreme Court)
C
executive (the president)
D
none of the above, an amendment must be proposed by the people
11) In which type of government is power passed down from one relative to the next?
A
anarchy
B
oligarchy
C
democracy
D
monarchy
12) Which of the following is the main purpose of the Judicial Branch?
A
Carry out and enforce laws that are related to criminal activity
B
Write laws that keep Americans safe
C
Execute our criminal justice system and make sure laws are followed
D
Interpret our laws and make sure they are fair and Constitutional
13) What power did Marbury v. Madison give the Supreme Court?
A
the power to judge whether a law follows the constitution or not
B
the power to amend the Constitution
C
the power to impeach the president
D
the power to appoint Senators
14) During the Constitutional Convention, Federalists and Anti-Federalists disagreed about many things. Which of these statements would a Federalist believe?
A
the national government should be weak, so it doesn't turn into a monarchy
B
the state governments should be equally powerful as the national government
C
the national government should be powerful
D
the state governments should be powerful
15) Why is it important that the president must sign a bill before it becomes law?
A
This corrected a problem from the Articles of Confederation
B
Even before the U.S. became a country, the president traditionally signed new laws
C
This creates a balance of power between the executive and legislative branches
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