Intro to Government Pretest

U.S Government

100

What is the name of the document that officially separated the colonies from Great Britain? 

The Declaration of Independence

200

What document is the supreme law of the land and gives the US government it's structure?

The Constitution

300

How many seats are in the US House of Representatives? 

435

400

How many pardons is the executive branch allowed to give for federal offenses? 

Unlimited

500

The Intolerable Acts prompted the colonists to take this action…?

1. An embargo

2. An increased revenue

3. A tax

4. Sanctions

An Embargo

Early Ideas

100

The Magna Carta was important because it…?

1. Was America’s first legislature

2. Separated church and state 

3. Established a limited government

4. Gave power to the colonies

established a limited government 

200

This English philosopher’s writing influenced American revolutionaries?

1. Adam Smith

2. John Locke

3. Karl Marx

4. Abraham Lincoln

John Locke

300

Federalists were worried because of Shay’s Rebellion, that without a strong national government, this would occur?

1. Anarchy

2. Extralegal trade

3. Embargo

4. Socialism

Anarchy

400

Those who prefer federal action rather than local are known as…?

1. Federalists

2. Confederates

3. Unionists

4. Anti-Federalists

Federalist 

500

According the Articles of Confederation, what was one of the roles of the National Congress?

1. To unify the executive branch

2. To regulate trade

3. To make laws

4. To levy taxes

To make laws

About Mr. Woodard

100

Where did Mr. Woodard go to college for his undergraduate degree? 

Clemson University

200

What sport is Mr. Woodard currently playing a lot in his free time?

Soccer/Futbol

300

Mr. Woodard has a dog, what is that dog's breed and name? 

Rose, Chocolate Lab.

400

Where did Mr. Woodard say he wished to live/visit in the United States?

Alaska

500

What did Mr. Woodard say was one of the best restaurants to eat at? 

Bonus 100: Where was it located? 

Bake and Cook Thai 

Located in Central, Clemson. 

Powers of the Government

100

This is NOT an example of an enumerated power?

1. Issue search warrants

2. Declare war

3. Establish post offices

4. To print money

Issue Search Warrants

200

This action between the President and the head of a foreign government, requires no congressional approval?

1. Impeachment

2. Executive agreements/Foreign Policy

3. Prior restraint

4. Poll taxes

Executive Agreements/Foreign Policy

300

The Framers of the Constitution, specified its powers to protect the liberties of the people, which is an example of…?

1. Expressed powers

2. Judicial review

3. Enumerated powers

4. Judicial restraint

Expressed Powers

400

Articles III of the Constitution describes the functions of which branch of the US government?

1. The Executive 

2. The Legislative

3. Judicial

4. Congress

Judicial

500

A state deciding to execute a convicted murderer is an example of…?

1. State’s rights

2. Reserved powers

3. Sunset laws

4. Judicial review

Reserved Powers

Government responsibilities

100

When any government official is accused of criminal actions, this process can be used to remove them from office?

1. Judicial Review

2. Constitutional amendments

3. Impeachment

4. National conventions

Impeachment

200

Whose responsibility is it to settle disputes between states?

1. United Nations

2. Federal Courts

3. The President

4. Congress

Federal Courts

300

In order for territories to become states, they must first…?

1. Write a Constitution

2. Call a State convention

3. Hold elections

4. Pass an amendment

Write a Constitution

400

Which of the following is NOT a state responsibility?

1. Hold elections

2. Respect the laws of other states

3. Create their own militaries

4. Have their own constitutions

Create their own militaries

500

Which of the following is NOT a Federal government responsibility?

1. Protect the states.

2. Have a republican form of government

3. Hold elections

4. Respect the authority and boundaries of states

Hold elections