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GOVT 11 Comprehensive Final Exam Study Guide
Test Description: GOVT 11
Instructions: Answer all questions to get your test result.
1) Which of the following is an example of checks and balances in government?
A
Congress can override a presidential veto by a two-thirds vote in each house.
B
Certain procedures must be followed to amend the Constitution.
C
The President appoints the members of the Cabinet.
D
The legislature and judiciary work together to enact legislation.
2) The power of Congress to print money is one of the legislative—
A
expressed
B
implied
C
inherent
D
necessary and proper
3) Which statement gives an example of how the types of jurisdiction are structured within the judicial branch of government?
A
Federal courts have exclusive jurisdiction in all federal matters.
B
A court in which a case is first heard is said to have appellate jurisdiction.
C
A court that hears a case on appeal from a lower court has original jurisdiction over that case.
D
Federal and state courts never hear the same case.
4) How did the Bill of Rights help to satisfy the arguments of some critics of the U.S. Constitution?
A
It guaranteed the powers of the federal government.
B
It guaranteed certain freedoms and rights to the people.
C
It restricted the territories in which slavery was legal.
D
It limited the authority of state governments.
5) How does the selection of federal judges differ from that of nonfederal (state, county, local) judges?
A
Nonfederal judges can be elected by the public.
B
Federal judges are nominated by the legislative branch with executive confirmation.
C
Nonfederal judges are appointed by other judges.
D
Federal judges can be elected by the public.
6) Why was the Equal Protection Clause in the 14th Amendment originally added to the Constitution?
A
To benefit aliens who entered the United States illegally
B
To benefit newly freed slaves after the Civil War
C
To benefit minorities in the public school system
D
To benefit women entering the workforce
7) Why might a political party resort to gerrymandering to win an election?
A
To encourage voters to go to the polls on election day
B
To take advantage of recent shifts in population
C
To raise money for local candidates
D
To raise money for local candidates
8) The two clauses of the First Amendment that deal with religion are concerned with
A
separation and prohibition
B
prohibition and free exercise
C
prohibition and free exercise
D
free exercise and establishment
9) The two freedoms covered in the First Amendnment are
A
bearing arms and privacy
B
expression and religion
C
privacy and expression
D
religion and bearing arms
10) Slander differs from libel in referring to
A
actions
B
written statements
C
public officials
D
oral statements
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