Civics Topic 1 & Topic 2

1.9 - Which of the following accurately defines rule of law?

• "We are a nation of laws, not of men."
• "No one is above the law, no one is below the law.
• Everyone is held accountable to the law.
• all of the above

1.9 - What is the meaning of Rule of Law?

• Everyone is above the law.
• Everyone is below the law.
• No one is above the law.
• The president is above the law.

1.9 - Which statement describes an impact of the rule of law?

• state of nature
• checks and balances
• separation of powers
• transparency of institutions

1.9 - Which characteristic serves as a long-term protection against tyranny and is a foundation of liberty in the United States?

• the commerce clause
• the elastic clause
• the right to trial
• the rule of law

1.9 - Which principle is included in the U.S. Constitution?

• A. rule of law
• right to trial
• capitalism
• confederalism

2.1 - Which is a requirement for a person to become a naturalized U.S. citizen?

• passing a U.S. history and government exam
• working in the U.S. for at least five years
• being born to American parents
• serving in the U.S. military

2.1 - Which statement completes the diagram?

• joining a military service
•  obtaining a driver's license
• becoming a naturalized citizen
• receiving a social security card

2.1 - Based on the table, what could be predicted about the impact of permanent residents on government?

• The number of person seeking citizenship by law of soil would decline.
• The number of persons seeking citizenship by law of blood would increase.
• The number of persons seeking naturalization would be affected by elections for Congress.
• The number of persons seeking naturalization would be affected by elections for governor.

2.2 - What right do citizens have?

• attending public schools
• owning property
• holding a job
• voting

2.2 - Why are citizens obligated to respond to such documents?

• to guarantee court hearings remain public
• to guarantee courts provide probable cause
• to protect the constitutional right to be tried by one's peers
• constitutional