Civics Final Review #2

Which document is significant in history because it was the first time that a monarch’s powers were limited by the people?

• The Mayflower Compact

• The Bill of Rights

• The Magna Carta

• The Declaration of Independence

Which of the following is NOT one of the purposes of government according to the Preamble of the Constitution?

• To promote the general welfare.

• To provide for the common defense

• To ensure domestic tranquility.

• To provide economic support.

How many senators are there from each state?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• Determined by population.

How many representatives come from each state?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• Determined by population.

Which of the following is NOT one of the four factors of production?

• Land

• Labor (human resource)

• Capital

• Invention

How are electoral votes given to each state?

• Add the number of representatives and senators.

• Total the number of people in the state and divide by 100.

• Census calculations.

• None of these.

Which of the following is NOT a right listed in the First Amendment?

• freedom of speech

• the right to petition

• the right to a jury of peers

• freedom of religion

Which of the following is NOT a foreign policy goal of the United States?

• National Security

• Economic Growth (trade)

• World Domination

• Promoting Democracy

Which of the following is NOT an example of our checks and balances system?

• The Judicial branch can declare laws passed by Congress unconstitutional

• The Legislative branch can impeach the President

• The President can veto rulings of the Judicial branch

• The Legislative branch must approve the budget created by the President

Official court orders that require a person to appear in court is called what?

• writ of certiorari

• writ of mandamus

• docket

• subpoenas