CITIZENSHIP 2021

These headline illustrate the concept of...

• rule of law

• democracy

• consent of the governed

• popular sovereignty

Which Enlightenment philosopher influenced the following passage?

• Baron de Montesquieu

• John Locke

• Thomas Paine

• Thomas Jefferson

The Founding Fathers divided the power to make, enforce, and interpret laws between the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of government.

What might have happened if they had given all of these powers to the executive branch?

• The balance of power among the different branches would make government more efficient.

• The president could have grown too powerful, leading to tyranny.

• Congress would have had more occasions to override presidential vetoes.

• Supreme Court justices would have had to strike down more laws as unconstitutional

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

• three branches of government

• small claims courts

• the right to form treaties with foreign governments

• an elected cabinet

How does the rule of law protect citizens from arbitrary and abusive acts of government power?

• Officials must treat all citizens fairly and equally, based on written rules.

• Officials are free to follow their own views in emergency situations.

• Citizens can refuse to follow any laws they believe to be unjust.

• Citizens can vote unpopular officials out of office at any time.

Which principle completes the chart?

• Centralization of Power

• Free Public Education

• Guaranteed Income

• Equality of Mankind

Which obligation of citizenship does this poster depict or show?

• Paying taxes

• Supporting our troops

• Applying for government jobs

• Registering for the Selective Service

The diagram above shows some general eligibility requirements for what?

• Joining the military

• Obtaining a driver’s license

• Receiving a social security card

• Becoming a naturalized citizen

Which phrase completes this diagram?

• The goals of government identified in the Preamble to the Constitution

• The impact of the rule of law on government officials and institutions

• The separation of powers among the three branches of government

• The rights and responsibilities of American citizens

Why are citizens obligated to respond to a Jury summons?

• to guarantee court hearings remain public

• to guarantee courts provide probable cause

• to protect the constitutional right to be tried by one’s peers

• to protect the constitutional right to confront one’s accuser