Civics Ch. 1

Obeying laws, paying taxes, defending the nation, serving in court, and _____ are duties of American citizens.

• attending school

• attending church

• volunteering

• voting

Naturalization is a legal process to obtain

• a birth certificate.

• citizenship.

• residency.

• a work permit.

_____ is the idea that the power of government lies with the people.

• Reserved power

• Limited government

• Popular sovereignty

• Separation of powers

Which areas are the main sources of immigration to the United States today?

• Africa and the Pacific Islands

• western and northern Europe

• Asia and Latin America

• southern and eastern Europe

Which branch of government has the highest level of authority?

• federal

• city

• state

• county

In the United Kingdom, the king or queen presides over ceremonies, but elected officials run the government. What type of government does the United Kingdom have?

• absolute monarchy

• constitutional monarchy

• dictatorship

• republic

Which of the following is a feature of totalitarian states?

• Which of the following is a feature of totalitarian states?

• people may form opposition groups

• government holds free and fair elections

• government controls industries

Which of the following is a job of the government?

• provide merchandise

• manage information

• make laws

• limit travel

Why was the government of ancient Athens called a direct democracy?

• The people chose representatives to make laws for them.

• The people governed themselves.

• The people directly chose their king.

• The government directed all aspects of life.

Authoritarian governments

• protect the rights of individuals.

• derive power from the people.

• have all been replaced by democratic governments.

• often rely on propaganda, military power, and terror.