Ch 1. American, Citizenship and Government

What document outlines the rights and freedoms of the United States Citizens?

• the Bill of Rights

• the Magna Carta

• the Constitution

• their is not one the president decides everything

What is a reason that a citizen may not be allowed to vote?

• they did not pay their poll tax

• they did not register to vote

• the did not research the candidates

• they wore the wrong shoes

Which is NOT requirement for a person to become a naturalized U.S. citizen?

• legal resident for at least 5 years

• 18 or older

• serve jury duty

• good moral character

Which of these gives power to the people?

• Autocracy

• Direct Democract

• Representative Democracy

• Oligarchy

Choose all the characteristics of monarchies.

• Leaders inherit power by birth

• Kings and queens have control of the nation.

• There is a group of rich leaders.

• Citizens vote on all laws.

Which is NOT a civic responsibility?

• starting a recycling program

• voting

• paying taxes

• donating to charity

Which is NOT a civic obligation?

• jury duty

• voting

• paying taxes

• obeying laws

Which government system does the U.S. choose have now?

• parliamentary

• federal

• confederal

• unitary

What word is most associated with a theocracy?

• Military

• God

• Royal Family

• Rights

Who leads in a theocracy?

• Religious Leaders

• Dictator

• King or Queen

• President