Civics Final Exam Review

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Which of the following best describes the government of the United States? a direct democracy, a monarchy, an oligarchy, a democratic republic

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a democratic republic

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Which document is significant in history because it was the first time that a monarch’s powers were limited by the people?

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The Magna Carta

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Which of the following is NOT one of the purposes of government according to the Preamble of the Constitution?
To promote the general welfare.
To provide for the common defense.
To ensure domestic tranquility.
To provide economic support.

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To provide economic support.

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What is the Bill of Rights?

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The first ten amendments to the Constitution.

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What was the Virginia Plan?

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A plan for how the legislative branch would be structured that was favored by the larger states because representation would be based on population.

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Bicameral means…

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Having two houses.

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Which of the following is the BEST description of why the separation of powers is important?

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Because too much power in one branch of government is tyranny, that branch or that person can become a tyrant who doesn’t respect the rights of citizens.

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Why is the Bill of Rights so important to Americans today (and always)?

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It prevents the government from violating our natural rights.

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In the process of a person becoming a federal official (judge, general, ambassador, cabinet member, etc.), which of the following steps would come FIRST? The Senate confirms the nominee. The President approves the nomination. The President nominates someone who must be confirmed by the Senate. The Supreme Court approves the nomination.

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The President nominates someone who must be confirmed by the Senate.

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As a general rule, would a social liberal or social conservative be more likely to agree with the following quote: “Without God, democracy cannot and will not long endure.”

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Conservative