Civics Flashcard

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The Bill of Rights guarantees

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the right to trial by jury.

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The court system is given the job of interpreting laws and is most associated with what branch of government?

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judicial

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Which of the following is the best example of a civic act that helps the community?
completing a school assignment before it is due,
doing chores around your house for free,
being paid to mow a neighbor's yard,
volunteering to help work on someone's house

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volunteering to help work on someone's house

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What is it called when the president refuses to sign a bill into law?

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veto

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In which type of government can a citizen be punished for publicly opposing a king or queen? Options: A. monarchy, B. democracy, C. theocracy, D. aristocracy

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monarchy

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Which of the following is one of the types of food that the Powhatan Indians ate before the arrival of the Europeans? A. fish, B. beef, C. pork, D. chicken

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fish

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In a representative democracy, one responsibility of citizens is to

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elect officials to serve in the government.

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What types of houses did the Powhatan people live in? A. wood or bark houses, B. lodges, C. teepees, D. adobe houses

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wood or bark houses

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What was one problem with the Articles of Confederation? A. New states could not be created. B. The national government could not collect taxes. C. New businesses were too difficult to start.

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The national government could not collect taxes.

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The president is commander-in-chief of the United States military. The president's activities relate to which branch of government?

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executive