10 Most Missed Civics 1st Semester CFA Questions

Which fundamental principle is best reflected in the political cartoon?

• Limited Government

• Representative Government

• Administrative Government

• Rule of Law

Based on the above graphic, What is the most commonly used method to amend the U.S. Constitution?

• Proposal by Congress and then ratification by state conventions

• Proposal by national convention and then ratification by state legislatures

• Ratification by state conventions and then proposal by Congress

• Proposal by Congress and then ratification by state legislatures

In presidential elections every 4 years an average of 55% of all registered Americans vote in presidential elections. The people who chose not to vote did not receive a legal consequence. This demonstrates that voting is a civic _____________.

• Right

• Freedom

• Duty

• Responsibility

"All persons born or naturalized in the United States and subject to the jurisdiction thereof... are citizens of the United States and the State wherein they reside." This quote comes from the _____________ amendment

• 1st (First)

• 2nd (Second)

• 10th (Tenth)

• 14th (Fourteenth)

The above chart shows the amount of money that the two main political parties raised and spent for candidates for the U.S. House of Representatives. Which function of political parties are they fulfilling?

• Separating fact from opinion

• Recruiting and nominating candidates

• Monitor the actions of officeholders

• Helping candidates win elections

In the letter above, Sally Savestheworld is using her freedom of _____________________.

• Assembly

• Petition

• Religion

• Speech

In February 2016, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia died. After his inauguration the following January, President Trump nominated Judge Neil Gorsuch to replace Scalia's open seat. The President's appointment of a new Supreme Court Justice is an example of:

• Federalism

• Partisanship

• Separation of Powers

• Checks and Balances

The political cartoon shows that the ___________________ branch has the power of impeachment.

• Legislative

• Executive

• National

• Judicial

Which term is the best title for this graphic?

• Separation of Powers

• Checks and Balances

• Federalim

• Due Process

Analyze this graphic. Which type of governmental power is represented in this picture?

• Expressed Powers

• Delegated Powers

• Veto Powers

• Reserved Powers