Government Mid-Term Exam (Please DO NOT Write On) 1. Which of these excerpts from the Constitution describes federalism? (cs5) A. The judicial power shall extend to all cases...arising under this Constitution... B. The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution...are reserved to the states... C. The right of citizens...who are eighteen years of age or older, to vote shall not be denied...on account of age. D. The right of the people to secure in their persons...against unreasonable searches...shall not be violated... 2. On July 10, 1919, the President of the United States, for the first time since 1789, personally delivered a treaty to the Senate. This was no ordinary treaty; it was the Treaty of Versailles, ending World War I and establishing the League of Nations. Wilson had recently returned from Paris as the self-assigned leader of the American negotiating team. Wilson hoped for prompt Senate approval, but feared trouble from Republicans, newly restored as the chamber's majority party. Woodrow Wilson addresses the Senate, U.S. Senate Which principle of government is reflected in the necessity of the Senate approving a treaty before it can go into effect? (cs5) A. federalism B. judicial review C. checks and balances D. popular sovereignty 3. The Ninth and Tenth Amendments are included to limit the power of which group? (cs8) A. The Federal Government B. The States C. The People D. The judicial branch 4. The phrase You have the right to remain silent reflects the provision in the Bill of Rights regarding? (cs8) A. Double Jeopardy B. Self-incrimination C. Judicial Review D. Eminent Domain 5. In Plessy v. Ferguson (1896), the U.S. Supreme Court s interpretation of the Fourteenth Amendment (cs9) A. Upheld freedom of expression B. Ruled that slaves did not have the legal right to sue in court C. Guaranteed the right to an attorney D. Supported segregation
6. View the photo below: The item pictured above was a response by southern states to the passage of which amendment? (cs9) A. 13 th Amendment B. 15 th Amendment C. 19 th Amendment D. 24 th Amendment 7. The progressive era was a time of political, economic, and social reform. These reforms came as a response to problems which emerged throughout the United States in the late 1800s. The 17 th Amendment ratified during this era addressed which of the following issues? (cs10) A. Allowing for direct election of senators by the people B. The prohibition of the sale of alcohol C. The use of an income tax by the federal government D. The right of women to vote 8. The Progressive Era was a time of political, economic, and social reform in response to problems which emerged throughout the United States in the late 1800s. The 16th amendment passed during this era addressed what issue? (cs10) A. direct election of senators by the people B. the prohibition of the sale of alcohol C. the use of an income tax by the federal government D. women s suffrage 9. The United States Constitution is said to be a living document that changes over time as a result of amendments and Supreme Court decisions. How did the Constitution change as a result of the 15 th and 26 th Amendments? (cs11) A. The voting rights of certain groups were expanded B. The civil rights of Native Americans were restricted C. The civil rights of African-Americans were protected D. The voting rights of property owners were expanded
10. Kelly is a 30 year old African-American female living in Washington D.C. who would like to cast a vote for President. She will not be able to do this however, until after the ratification of which amendment? (cs11) A. 15 th Amendment B. 19 th Amendment C. 23 rd Amendment D. 26 th Amendment 11. View the photo below: A person wearing this button would most likely be in favor of which amendment? (cs12) A. 12 th Amendment B. 25 th Amendment C. 20 th Amendment D. 22 nd Amendment 12. As transportation and communication improved in the United States, it became clear that Congress and the President should begin new terms earlier than the beginning of March. This Amendment now allows for terms to begin in January, reducing the amount of time spent members of Congress and the President spend in lame-duck status? (cs12) A. 20 th Amendment B. 22 nd Amendment C. 24 th Amendment D. 26 th Amendment 13. The difficulty enforcing the Volstead Act, along with increased criminal activity in the U.S., a successful Democratic Party campaign against Prohibition and widespread disregard for Prohibition led to the creation of which constitutional amendment? (cs13) A. 11 th Amendment B. 18 th Amendment C. 20 th Amendment D. 21 st Amendment
14. A pay raise voted approved by Congress would not begin until the next term of Congress due to the presence of which Amendment? (cs13) A. 26 th Amendment B. 25 th Amendment C. 27 th Amendment D. 22 nd Amendment 15. If the United States decided to invade Canada tomorrow, which of the following statements would be correct? (cs14) A. The President as Commander-in-Chief of the military could declare war on Canada B. The President could pass legislation providing money for the war effort C. Unless Congress Declares War or otherwise authorizes the President to act, the President will have 90 days to fully withdraw troops from Canada. D. The Speaker of the House could use his/her power as Commander-in-Chief of the military to attack major cities in Canada 16. Which of the following is a correct explanation of the Elastic Clause? (cs14) A. State legislatures stretch their power by passing laws that are necessary and proper to carry out the expressed powers B. Congress stretches its power by passing laws that are necessary and proper to carry out the expressed powers C. Congress stretches its power by passing laws strictly about one of the expressed powers D. The President stretches his power by issuing Executive Orders on issues that he does not have Constitutional authority over 17. Which of the following is a requirement for representatives in the House? A. be at least 30 years old B. live in the state they represent C. live in the district they represent D. be U.S. citizens for at least 9 years 18. How might the president limit the powers of the Supreme Court? A. submit an appeal to the Court B. veto Court decisions C. appoint federal judges D. refuse to enforce a Supreme Court decision 19. Which of the following legislative powers is implied by the elastic clause? A. coining money B. creating an air force C. regulating foreign trade D. establishing post offices 20. Which of the following cases would be tried in a federal court? A. A state sues another state over water rights. B. A Houstonian kills a person in Los Angeles. C. An Illinois state worker is accused of forgery. D. The U.S. ambassador to Russia break a Russian law.
Name: Mods: Government Mid-Term Exam Write in complete sentences. Full points will only be granted to students who provide all the necessary details, use content-related vocabulary, and craft their answers in a thoughtful, grammatical, and structured manner. [10 Points] 1. Cite arguments from the Federalist Papers and the Anti-Federalist papers that supported their position on the issue of how well the Constitution upheld the principle of limited government. Use the two sources provided (Document A and B) in the response. Use at least one other source [Federalist or Anti-Federalist papers] in the response at the bottom. If you need more space, continue to write your answer on the back. (CS 6) Document A: Anti-Federalist Position (Modified) Melancton Smith, June 21, 1788 Representatives should be a true picture of the people. They should understand their circumstances and their troubles. Therefore, the number of representatives should be so large that both rich and poor people will choose to be representatives. If the number of representatives is small, the position will be too competitive. Ordinary people will not attempt to run for office. A middle-class yeoman (farmer) will never be chosen. So, the government will fall into the hands of the few and the rich. This will be a government of oppression. The rich consider themselves above the common people, entitled to more respect. They believe they have the right to get anything they want. Document B: Federalist Position (Modified) Alexander Hamilton, June 21, 1788 The Anti-Federalists seem to think that a pure democracy would be the perfect government. Experience has shown that this idea is false. The ancient democracies of Greece were characterized by tyranny and run by mobs. The Anti-Federalists also argue that a large representation is necessary to understand the interests of the people. This is not true. Why can t someone understand fifty people as well as he understands twenty people? The new constitution does not make a rich man more eligible for an elected office than a poor person. I also think it s dangerous to assume that men become more wicked as they gain wealth and education. Look at all the people in a community, the rich and the poor, the educated and the ignorant. Which group has higher moral standards? Both groups engage in immoral or wicked behavior. But it would seem to me that the behavior of the wealthy is less wicked and sinful.