American Government/Civics Review. The power of the national government to coin money is a(n) _________________ power. A.Expressed B.Implied C.Inherent

American Government/Civics Review

• The power of the national government to coin money is a(n) _________________ power.

A.ExpressedB.ImpliedC. InherentD.Denied

• The power of the national government to coin money is a(n) _________________ power.

A.ExpressedB.ImpliedC. InherentD.Denied

• Which of the branches of government is given investigatory powers so that they can examine matters related to its law-making powers?

A.Executive BranchB.CongressC.Supreme Court JusticesD.Local Judges

• Which of the branches of government is given investigatory powers so that they can examine matters related to its law-making powers?

A.Executive BranchB.CongressC.Supreme Court JusticesD.Local Judges

• Who would believe that a “state” exists to serve the will of its people?

A.Pickett and PonderB.Washington and AdamsC.Montesquieu and JeffersonD.Hobbes and Locke

• Who would believe that a “state” exists to serve the will of its people?

A.Pickett and PonderB.Washington and AdamsC.Montesquieu and JeffersonD.Hobbes and Locke

• This document was designed to limit the power of the King.

A.English Bill of RightsB.Magna CartaC.Declaration of IndependenceD.Preamble

• This document was designed to limit the power of the King.

A.English Bill of RightsB.Magna CartaC.Declaration of IndependenceD.Preamble

• This clause supports the idea of implied powers and would be supported by a loose constructionist.

A.Necessary and Proper ClauseB.Supremacy ClauseC.Santa Clause

• This clause supports the idea of implied powers and would be supported by a loose constructionist.


• Search and seizure, due process, rights of the accused, civil trials, and cruel and unusual punishment

A.Amendments 13, 14,15B.Amendments 4 – 8C.Amendment 15, 19, 26

• Search and seizure, due process, rights of the accused, civil trials, and cruel and unusual punishment

A.Amendments 13, 14,15B.Amendments 4 – 8C.Amendment 15, 19, 26

• Divine Rights advocates would be threatened by this.

A.Social Contract TheoryB.Magna CartaC.English Bill of RightsD.State of Nature

• Divine Rights advocates would be threatened by this.

A.Social Contract TheoryB.Magna CartaC.English Bill of RightsD.State of Nature

Based on the preamble, funding for law enforcement would be an example of

A.“form a more perfect union”B.“promote the general welfare”C.“insure domestic tranquility”

• Based on the preamble, funding for law enforcement would be an example of

A.“form a more perfect union”B.“promote the general welfare”C.“insure domestic tranquility”

• This clause states the United States Constitution if the “law of the land”. It may have been included due the many conflicts among states during the critical period.


• This clause states the United States Constitution if the “law of the land”. It may have been included due the many conflicts among states during the critical period.


• Amendments 15, 19, and 26A.Reconstruction AmendmentsB.Suffrage AmendmentsC.Civil Rights AmendmentsD.Due Process Amendments

• Amendments 15, 19, and 26A.Reconstruction AmendmentsB.Suffrage AmendmentsC.Civil Rights AmendmentsD.Due Process Amendments

• These Amendments ended slavery and promoted racial equality

A.13th, 14th, 15th B.4th – 8th

C.15th – 26th

• These Amendments ended slavery and promoted racial equality

A.13th, 14th, 15th B.4th – 8th

C.15th – 26th

• The House of Representatives charges the President or High Official and the Senate places them on trial

A.Due ProcessB.ClotureC.FilibusterD.Impeachment

• The House of Representatives charges the President or High Official and the Senate places them on trial

A.Due ProcessB.ClotureC.FilibusterD.Impeachment

• This is a way to end a filibusterA.Cloture RuleB.ImpeachmentC.Pork Barrel

• This is a way to end a filibusterA.Cloture RuleB.ImpeachmentC.Pork Barrel

• Their role is to focus the public’s attention on specific issues.

A.LobbyistB.Special Interest GroupsC.Mass Media

• Their role is to focus the public’s attention on specific issues.


• These will be used by special interest groups to try and directly influence government policy.


• These will be used by special interest groups to try and directly influence government policy.


• Three major policy making bodies: The Council of Economic Advisors, National Security Council, and the Office of Management and Budget

A.The CabinetB.The Executive Offices of the

PresidentC.The Department of JusticeD.The Department of Treasury

• Three major policy making bodies: The Council of Economic Advisors, National Security Council, and the Office of Management and Budget

A.The CabinetB.The Executive Offices of the

PresidentC.The Department of JusticeD.The Department of Treasury

• Popular Sovereignty is most related to the civic duty of

A.VotingB.Being informed about

local/state issuesC.Serving on a juryD.Obeying the law

• Popular Sovereignty is most related to the civic duty of

A.VotingB.Being informed about

local/state issuesC.Serving on a juryD.Obeying the law

• This is the presiding officer of the Senate if the Vice President is absent.

A.Speaker of the HouseB.Minority WhipC.Majority WhipD.President Pro Tempore

• This is the presiding officer of the Senate if the Vice President is absent.

A.Speaker of the HouseB.Minority WhipC.Majority WhipD.President Pro Tempore

• In this leadership position, the ___________________________, must tend not only to the House as a whole but also to his party in particular.

A.Speaker of the HouseB.Minority WhipC.Majority WhipD.President pro tempore

• In this leadership position, the ___________________________, must tend not only to the House as a whole but also to his party in particular.

A.Speaker of the HouseB.Minority WhipC.Majority WhipD.President pro tempore

• In Congress, these are often chosen on the basis of seniority.

A.Supreme Court JusticesB.Cabinet LeadersC.Committee Chairmen

• In Congress, these are often chosen on the basis of seniority.

A.Supreme Court JusticesB.Cabinet LeadersC.Committee Chairmen

• The regular period of time during which Congress conducts its business is called a ________________.

A.SessionB.TermC.ClotureD.Resolution

• The regular period of time during which Congress conducts its business is called a ________________.

A.SessionB.TermC.ClotureD.Resolution

• If the ______________________ fails to act on a bill within then days of receiving it while Congress is in session, it will become law.

A.SenateB.PresidentC.House of Representatives

• If the ______________________ fails to act on a bill within then days of receiving it while Congress is in session, it will become law.

A.SenateB.PresidentC.House of Representatives

• These members of Congress are elected state-wide

A.SenatorsB.House of Representatives

• These members of Congress are elected state-wide

A.SenatorsB.House of Representatives

• When the President sends troops to foreign countries, he is acting as _________________________.

A.Commander-in-chiefB.Chief DiplomatC.Chief of State

• When the President sends troops to foreign countries, he is acting as _________________________.

A.Commander-in-chiefB.Chief DiplomatC.Chief of State

• The U.S. Constitution does not directly give the President the power to create a Cabinet.

A.TrueB.False

• The U.S. Constitution does not directly give the President the power to create a Cabinet.

A.TrueB.False

• What are the qualifications to run for a Senate office?

A.35 years old and natural born citizen

B.30 years old and 9 year resident of state

C.25 years old and 7 year resident of state

D.There are no qualifications











• The Federal Courts can decide and hear a case

A.Seniority of the attorneys representing their clients

B.Citizenship of the defendantC.The amount of money being

disputedD.The subject matter and people

affected by the case

• The Federal Courts can decide and hear a case

A.Seniority of the attorneys representing their clients

B.Citizenship of the defendantC.The amount of money being

disputedD.The subject matter and people

affected by the case

• In order to create a new city in Georgia, the State Legislature must issue a ______________________.

A.ReferendumB.MandateC.Charter

• In order to create a new city in Georgia, the State Legislature must issue a ______________________.

A.ReferendumB.MandateC.Charter

• In this famous Supreme Court Case, the Supreme Court established that separate is not equal.

A.Marbury v MadisonB.Plessy v FergusonC.Brown v. Board of Education

• In this famous Supreme Court Case, the Supreme Court established that separate is not equal.

A.Marbury v MadisonB.Plessy v FergusonC.Brown v. Board of Education

• A judge is practicing ___________________________ when he or she rules in favor of the draft but personally objects to military service.

A.Judicial ActivismB.Judicial Restraint

• A judge is practicing ___________________________ when he or she rules in favor of the draft but personally objects to military service.

A.Judicial ActivismB.Judicial Restraint

• Policy that is illustrated by withholding economic aid, arms, or loans.

A.ClotureB.ReferendumC.ChartersD.Sanctions

• Policy that is illustrated by withholding economic aid, arms, or loans.

A.ClotureB.ReferendumC.ChartersD.Sanctions

• An event held to determine whether or not the people of a town want to incorporate as a city is called a(n) ___________________________.

A.ReferendumB.Charter

• An event held to determine whether or not the people of a town want to incorporate as a city is called a(n) ___________________________.

A.ReferendumB.Charter

• In this Marbury v Madison, John Marshall’s Supreme Court held that William Marbury’s case did not fall under its ____________________________

A. Judiciary ActB. Original JurisdictionC. Sanctions

• In this Marbury v Madison, John Marshall’s Supreme Court held that William Marbury’s case did not fall under its ____________________________

A. Judiciary ActB. Original JurisdictionC. Sanctions

• In this type of case, there is a legal dispute between two parties (damages in a car accident)

A.CivilB.CriminalC.ArraignmentD.Trial

• In this type of case, there is a legal dispute between two parties (damages in a car accident)

A.CivilB.CriminalC.ArraignmentD.Trial

• The representation system for electing Senators illustrates the principle of ________________________.

A.Separation of PowersB.DictatorshipC.Federalism

• The representation system for electing Senators illustrates the principle of ________________________.

A.Separation of PowersB.DictatorshipC.Federalism

• The autocracy or oligarchy holds the power of sovereignty in a dictatorship

A. TrueB. False

Cullifer – American Government

#1 – I do not have a benchmark, the students take the S.L.0.

#2 – RACES or Constructed Response from a test

#3 – Writing Assignment and Electoral College Simulation (I returned all work and so I do not have any copies of student work)

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American Government/Civics Review. The power of the national government to coin money is a(n) _________________ power. A.Expressed B.Implied C.Inherent