2021 Government Midterm Review

Which of the following actions is NOT an example of civic involvement?

• creating or signing a petition

• working for a political party or on a political campaign

• pursuing your self-interest without regard to the rights of other citizens

• voting and being informed on political issues

Citizens in representative democracies typically achieve governmental change by

• serving in the military

• engaging in revolution

• immigrating to another country

• voting in elections

Which of the following is NOT a step in the Naturalization process to become a citizen?

• have a background check

• file a declaration of intent to become a citizen when they arrive.

• have an interview where they prove their language skills and knowledge

• graduate from an American high school

In which scenario would the individual be considered a citizen?

• A boy is born in America, both of his parents are illegal aliens

• A boy is born in France, both of his parents are French citizens, but he. has lived in America for 14 years.

• A child was brought here illegally but qualifies for DACA

• A child crossed the border illegally last year

Select the answer that best explains what a special interest group might do

• monitor the mass media and pass laws that would influence the content presented in the media

• nominate candidates for office

• pass laws for citizens to follow

• organize people with common beliefs to help influence government

What is the purpose of a primary election?

• to elect a vice president

• to chose members of the electoral college

• to select the candidate who will run for president from a specific political party

• to elect a speaker of the house

Amendment that granted women the right to vote

• 18th

• 19th

• 24th

• 26th

Amendment that granted african americans the right to vote

• 19th

• 26th

• 15th

• 4th

Amendment that granted 18 year old citizens the right to vote

• 18th

• 19th

• 24th

• 26th

If no candidate in a Presidential election receives the necessary 270 votes, who decides the election

• there is a new election and the people decide

• the House of Representatives decides

• the Senate decides

• The candidate with a majority of votes becomes President and the runner up becomes VP