Government Final Exam

Which document set up the government that we currently have

• Declaration of Independence

• Constitution

• Bill of Rights

• Articles of Confederation

All cases start in this court. All evidence is presented before a judge or jury

• District

• Appealate

• Supreme

This is the highest appeals court. Only hears about 10% of cases

• Appellate Court

• District Court

• Supreme Court

What is the term to formally accuse someone of a crime

• Charge

• Convict

• Acquit

• Impeach

True or False: Criminal cases have a prosecutor and defense.

• True

• False

True or False: You can serve jail/ prison time for civil cases

• True

• False

Which type of case will you find a person suing another person?

• Civil

• Criminal

Which political party function uses pamphlets, banners, signs to get the public to vote

• Nominating

• Informing and Activating

• Bond Agent

• Watchdog

Which political party function is conscious of its candidates reputation and how they will perform in office?

• Watchdog

• Informing and Activating

• Bond Agent

• None of the above

New York has 26 Congressional districts and 2 Senators. How may electoral votes will they recieve?

• 26

• 28

• There isn't enough information to answer this question.