Final Exam - Civics

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This is a practice exam for Mr. Morton's class. This is only the multiple choice one. You still need to review the notes we got in class lol so dont think you don't need to study if you get a good score on this quiz.
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  1. 1

    This kind of government calls for collective ownership of all productive property:

  2. 2

    If the President and Vice President should die at the same time, this person would succeed to the office as President of the USA:

  3. 3

    This diminutive person is often referred to as the "Father of the Constitution":

  4. 4

    Political theorist who influenced the writing of the Declaration of Independence:

  5. 5

    What year was the Constitutional Convention held and in what city?

  6. 6

    Those in support of the Constitution were known as:

  7. 7

    The first official government of the United States of America was formed under what?

  8. 8

    Who really selects the President of the United States?

  9. 9

    If the most populous State is California and the most Congressmen any State has is 53, how many Senators does California have?

  10. 10

    How many Justices serve, the Supreme Court?

  11. 11

    Which of the following is an example of why the Articles of Confederation did not last?

  12. 12

    In order to override a veto by the President of the United States, this many votes are needed.

  13. 13

    Article III of the Constitution deals with the establishment of which branch of government:

  14. 14

    This is the total number of Electors in the Electoral College:

  15. 15

    The Bill of Rights is made up of what Amendments to the Constitution?

  16. 16

    This Amendment provides for freedom of speech among other things:

  17. 17

    This Amendment provides for a citizens right to bear arms:

  18. 18

    Amendment specifies powers that are reserved to the States:

  19. 19

    Which of the following is an example of governmental checks and balances?

  20. 20

    The purpose of a filibuster is to:

  21. 21

    Representation (by State) in the House of Representatives is based on what?

  22. 22

    This Cabinet position deals with foreign relations between the United States and other nations:

  23. 23

    This person presides over the Senate on a basis:

  24. 24

    What was the first and second State to ratify the Constitution?

  25. 25

    Originally a term for people in favor of the Constitution, it later became the name of a political party founded by Alexander Hamilton. What is it?

  26. 26

    All bills concerning the issues of taxes, must start where?

  27. 27

    What is a power most State governors have, but has so far has not been granted to the President?

  28. 28

    The purpose of a political party is to do what?

  29. 29

    The purpose of an interest group is to do what?

  30. 30

    Article II of the Constitution deals with what?

  31. 31

    In the President’s capacity as Commander-in-Chief, he performs what function?

  32. 32

    Which of the following was not on the committee to write the Declaration of Independence?

  33. 33

    How long is a Supreme Court Justice permitted to serve on the bench?

  34. 34

    How long does a Senator’s term last?

  35. 35

    How long does a House of Representatives term last?

  36. 36

    How long does the President’s term last?

  37. 37

    What is the maximum amount of years a person may serve as President?

  38. 38

    Which of the following Presidents was NOT impeached?

  39. 39

    What clearly defined America’s isolationism based foreign policy?

  40. 40

    In the aftermath of the French and Indian War, the British introduced which of the following policies concerning the American Colonies?

  41. 41

    A number of plans were presented at the Constitutional Convention. Which of the following most closely resembles the structure’ of the government in the current Constitution?

  42. 42

    Which of the following is NOT an example of exclusive powers of the National Government?

  43. 43

    Which of the following is the correct order of events for electing a President?

  44. 44

    How many members of Congress are there currently in the United States Congress?

  45. 45

    Congressional seats are reapportioned (or redistributed) every how many years?

  46. 46

    Which of the following best describes the law of supply and demand?

  47. 47

    Which of the following is the current Speaker of the House?

  48. 48

    Which of the following are necessary for a successful capitalism?

  49. 49

    According to laissez-faire theory, government activity in regards to the economy should be confined to what?

  50. 50

    Which of the following is true about Socialism?

  51. 51

    A zoning ordinance is a:

  52. 52

    Incorporation refers to

  53. 53

    Functions of county government may include all of the following EXCEPT

  54. 54

    In the Midwest and the Mid-Atlantic, counties are often divided into smaller units of government known as:

  55. 55

    A bench trial is a trial in...

  56. 56

    Common law consists of:

  57. 57

    A precedent is a(n)

  58. 58

    One virtue of the jury system is that it

  59. 59

    Distinction between criminal law and civil law is that

  60. 60

    A grand jury is responsible for:

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