GOVT 11 Comprehensive Final Exam Study Guide Vol II

Test Description: GOVT 11

Instructions: Answer all questions to get your test result.

1) The list of essential rights demanded by the colonists included life, liberty, and

Aself employment Bproperty Ctaxation only with representation Dpolitical liberty

2) In an early test of the powers of the Articles of Confederation, the Continental Congress failed to deal with an uprising in westermn Massachusetts known as

APontiac's rebellion Bthe Massachusetts conspiracy. Cthe Whig uprising. DShay's rebellion

3) Federalism in the Constitution meant

Aplacating mercantile and agrarian interests. Bprotecting individual and property rights. Cdividing power between state and national levels. Dseparating governmental functions into branches.

4) According to the Fourth Amendment, the police can search and seize a person's property only if

Aneighbors sign a petition. Bthe chief of police gives permission Ca judge issues a warrant. Dthe chief of police gives permission.

5) When the Constitution was first ratified, how were US Presidents elected?

ABy a vote of the people. BBy a vote of the Electoral College CBy a vote of the state legislatures. DBy election from the House of Representatives

6) How old must a person be to be elected a Representative to the House?

A30 B25 C18 D35

7) How old must a person be to be elected a Senator?

Athere is no age qualification B35 C30 D25

8) Which amendment guaranteed black americans the right to vote?

A15th amendment B18th amendment C19th amendment Da. 15th amendment c. 19th amendment b. 18th amendment d. 26th amendment

9) This allows national law to overide state law?

Asupremacy clause Bseparation of powers Cchecks and balances Djudicial review

10) Who can declare war?

AThe National Security Council BThe President CThe Congress DThe Joint Chiefs of Staff

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