Government Unit 1 Review

Identify all of the purposes of government discussed in class.

• Protect citizens

• Preserve order

• Restrict freedoms

• Provide public goods

Julia was born in the United States. She is a citizen through which means of citizenship?

• Birthright citizenship

• Natural citizenship

• Naturalization

• Immigration

Which of the following shows the correct steps to become a citizen for those who are not born in the US or born to parents who are citizens?

• Get an immigrant visa, get a green card, have green card for 3-5 years, pass a citizenship test, swear an oath of allegiance

• Get a green card, pass a citizenship test, get an immigrant visa, have green card for 3-5 years, swear an oath of allegiance

• Swear an oath of allegiance, pass a citizenship test, have a green card for 3-5 years, get an immigrant visa

A system of government in which one leader (not a King or Queen) has all the power.

• Monarchy

• Dictatorship

• Oligarchy

• Democracy

Which system of government does the US have?

• Representative Democracy

• Direct Democracy

• Constitutional Monarchy

• Dictatorship

Which of the following countries has a Constitutional Monarchy?

• England

• USA

• North Korea

• Iran

The idea that members give up certain rights so the state can function and protect the people’s rights.

• Natural Rights

• Separation of Powers

• Social Contract/Constitutional Government

• Government

Check all of the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation.

• Loose alliance of states - not united

• Had an executive branch to enforce laws

• Needed 9 of 13 states to pass a law

• Every state had 1 vote

• The national government has the power to tax.

Who is considered the Father of the Constitution?

• James Madison

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

• Alexander Hamilton

The first three words of the Preamble, We the People, illustrate which of the following big ideas found in the Constitution?

• Popular Sovereignty

• Federalism

• Rule of Law

• Individual Rights