Civics Exam 24-25

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We elect Congressmen and people in the VA General Assembly to make laws for us. This is

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Representative Government

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Which of the following newspaper headlines illustrate the fundamental principle: rule of law? Fireman rescues a child from a collapsed government building, Professional athlete gets sued for causing a car accident., Local Congressman gets re-elected for a second term., City Mayor gets ticketed for speeding in a school zone., Congress proposes a bill to raise teacher salaries nationwide.

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City Mayor gets ticketed for speeding in a school zone.

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Which early American document completes the graphic? Options: The Articles of Confederation, The U.S. Constitution, The Declaration of Independence, The Virginia Declaration of Rights

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The Articles of Confederation

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Which early American document completes the graphic? Options: Virginia Declaration of Rights, Declaration of Independence, Charters of the Virginia Company of London, Articles of Confederation

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Declaration of Independence

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The purpose of the Preamble to the Constitution is to:

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Set forth the goals and purposes to be served by the government

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In order to become a naturalized citizen of the United States, you must:

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write in English using common words and phrases.

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Which Constitutional amendment identifies the two ways a person can become a U.S. citizen?

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14th

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Carlos was naturalized in 2009. This means that he —

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was granted the rights of United States citizenship

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Which amendment protects the rights of individuals to make their views known to public officials?

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First

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Which amendment protects a student’s right to wear a black armband to school in protest of the war in Afghanistan?

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First Amendment