On Level Civics Final Review #2

Which of the following is a quality of a good citizen?

• uses natural resources wisely

• attends the same church as one's neighbors

• earns more money than one's parents

All of the following freedoms are protected in the United States EXCEPT

• the freedom to learn.

• the freedom to choose a job or a career.

• the freedom to disregard the rights of others.

The people of a nation elect officials to govern for them in a(n)

• direct democracy.

• representative democracy.

• absolute monarchy

Which of the following freedoms is not permitted under the American form of government?

• freedom to speak against the political party in power

• freedom to cut down a tree on your neighbor’s property

• freedom to refuse to practice a religion

The Constitution states that

• the national court system cannot be ruled by the Supreme Court.

• the president has no authority to administer and enforce federal laws.

• a simple majority approval is required to pass laws.

The statement "to secure the blessings of liberty" is

• listed in the Mayflower Compact.

• one of the six goals of government stated in the Preamble.

• the opening statement of the Declaration of Independence.

The federal government and the state governments share all of the following powers EXCEPT the power to

• borrow money.

• punish lawbreakers.

• coin money.

Our republic works successfully because most Americans believe

• in the idea of an absolute monarchy

• in the idea of majority rule

• in the Mayflower Compact

One of the most important features of the U.S. Constitution is

• its length.

• its rigidity.

• its durability.

The Fourteenth Amendment granted full citizenship to

• African Americans.

• women.

• American Indians.