US Government Final Exam

Why did the framers of the US Constitution decide upon a bicameral legislature?

• They were persuaded by the arguments of Madison and Hamilton

• They wanted to balance out the other two branches of government

• It was done as a compromise between large states and small states

• They wanted to ensure representation for each of the thirteen states

What feature of the Constitution was accomplished by creating 3 branches of government, each with its own powers?

• Separation of Powers

• Limited Government

• Popular Sovereignty

• Judicial Review

Which is a function of state government but NOT a function of the federal government?

• Punishment for crimes

• Collection of taxes

• Creation of a public school system

• Printing money

Which amendment states “powers not delegated to the Federal government” are reserved for the States?

• 10th Amendment

• 1st Amendment

• 9th Amendment

• 2nd Amendment

Which article of the Constitution creates the Judicial Branch of the United States government?

• Article 4

• Article 1

• Article 2

• Article 3

All of the following are methods for proposing an amendment except ________________________.

• It’s proposed by a 2/3 vote in each house of Congress

• It’s proposed by a national convention at the request of 2/3 of state legislatures

• It’s proposed by the President

Which is NOT a basic principle of the US Constitution?

• Separation of Powers

• Federalism

• Constitutionalism

• Checks and Balances

How are all of the STATE constitutions similar?

• Limited government, unicameral legislature, separation of powers

• Checks and balances, separation of powers, limited government

• Limited government, absolute power, checks and balances

How long is each Congressional term for members of the House of Representatives?

• 4 years

• 3 years

• 6 years

• 2 years

The manipulation of congressional district boundaries by the party that controls the state's legislature is _______________.

• Gerrymandering

• Reapportionment

• Realignment

• Collusion