Civics review days

This phrase best refers to the

• failed policies made by foreign officials
• grievances in the Declaration of Independence
• national problems caused by outdated laws
• weaknesses within the Articles of Confederation

A citizen can help ensure the rights of an accused person by

• serving in the military
• paying an income tax
• serving on a jury
• obeying the state law

Why is community service important in a democratic nation?

• It helps businesses find and train new employees
• It addresses local needs and serves the public good
• It lowers unemployment by giving jobs to volunteers
• It removes the national government's duty to improve society

Why did the founding fathers separate the powers to make enforce and judge laws

• to prevent on branch from becoming too powerful
• to make the national government more efficient
• to increase the power of the commander in chief
• to ensure that congress would act according to the will of the people

What pamphelt denounced the British rule and fanned the flames of the revolution?

• Magna Carta

• NATO

• Mayflower Compact

• Common Sense

On January 25, 2011, pro democracy demonstrators in Egypt took to the streets for 18 days. Eventually the leader of the country resigned. This is an example of what?

• the government is the one that grants you your rights
• citizens have the right to overthrow a government that violates their rights
• all citizens are equal
• citizens must consent to follow the social contract

What is the most likely reason it was difficult to pass laws under the Articles of Confederation? 

•  Passage required a unanimous vote of the 13 states. 
•  Passage required the votes of 9 of the 13 states.
• The government did not have a legislature. 
•  Americans were content to follow British laws.

Which branch of government has the power to ¨declare war¨?

• the legislative

• the executive

• the judicial

• the president

Like the U.S. Constitution, the Florida Constitution establishes which of the following?

• small claims courts

• three branches of government

• an elected cabinet

• the right to form treaties with foreign governments

Which of the following statements about the Democratic Party

• Believe state and local government should run social programs

• Members are more liberal.

• Support reducing the power of the federal government.

• Members are more conservative.