Civics Review CE.2-CE.10

A is an individual with certain rights and duties under a government and who, by birth or by choice, owes allegiance to that government.

• immigrant

• citizen

• alien

• none of these

To become a citizen through naturalization, a person must ___ .

• be at least 18 years old and a legal resident of the U.S. for 3-5 years or longer.

• be of good moral character and be loyal to the U.S.

• be able to read, write, and speak basic English, pass a naturalization test, and take the Oath of Allegiance at a naturalization ceremony.

• all of these answers.

What part of the U.S. Constitution expressed the reasons that the U.S. Constitution was written?

• Bill of Rights

• Amendments

• Preamble

• Articles

What fundamental political principle states government is not all-powerful and may do only those things people have given it the power to do?

• Democracy

• Representative Governent

• Consent of the Governed

• Rule of Law

• Limited Government

Which 1st Amendment freedom allows you to worship in any way you wish, as long as you do no harm to others?

• Religion

• Assembly

• Press

• Petition

• Speech

What document established the first form of national government for the independent states (even though it had a weak central government with no power to tax or enforce laws, and most of the power was held by the states)?

• Declaration of Independence

• U.S. Constitution

• Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom

• Virginia Declaration of Rights

• Articles of Confederation

The 14th Amendment....

• guarantees due process protections to actions of the state and local governments.

• protects citizens from being held for committing a crime unless they have been charged by the police.

• guarantees due process protections to actions of the federal government.

• defines citizenship.

The 5th Amendment....

• guarantees due process protections to actions of the state and local governments.

• protects citizens from being held for committing a crime unless they have been charged by the police.

• guarantees due process protections to actions of the federal government.

• defines citizenship.

Which of the following are functions of political parties?

• Broadcasting different points of view

• Recruiting and nominating candidates

• Educating the electorate

• Helping candidates win

• Monitoring actions of officeholders

Where can a citizen find the differences between the political parties?

• Evaluate the sources

• Stated in party platforms

• Identifying candidates

• Reflected in campaigning