Civics 7th Grade Semester 1 Review

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What does an absolute monarchy and an autocracy have in common?

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a single ruler

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Where is power concentrated in a unitary system of government?

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a central government

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Which of these is a requirement for a person to become a naturalized citizen?
Options:
Reaching the age of 18 while living in the US capital (Washington DC),
Being a legal resident of the US for a least 5 years,
Marrying a US citizen and having a child with that person,
Gaining and maintaining employment in the US for at least 5 years

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Being a legal resident of the US for a least 5 years

Front

A citizen received this notice in the mail. What civic responsibility does this notification represent?

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appearing for jury duty

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Which describes "concurrent powers"? Options: Both levels of government allow for the election of judges, Both levels of government have the power to ratify treaties, Both levels of government allow for the collection of taxes, Both levels of government have the power to appoint ambassadors.

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Both levels of government allow for the collection of taxes.

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This passage reflects the influence of which Enlightenment thinker?

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John Locke

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Which enlightened thinker would be MOST upset due to his belief in separation of powers if the delegates of the Constitutional Convention of 1787 decided to grant ALL government powers to the office of the President?

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Baron de Montesquieu

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What is the fundamental purpose of government according to the Declaration of Independence?

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protect people's natural rights

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Which statement best describes a similarity between the state and federal governments under the US Constitution? Both levels of government ....

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... allow for the collection of taxes

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Whom did King George III blame for starting the rebellion in the 13 colonies?

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the colonial leaders