Civics and Government

Which of the following has unlimited governmental power?

• Dictatorship

• Republic

• Theocracy

Which characteristic is necessary for a theocracy?

• One single ruler

• Legal system based on religion

• Protection of individual rights

For example- veto power of the president, senate approval of treaties

• Checks and balances

• Federalism

• Preamble

Which of the following is NOT in our Bill of Rights?

• Freedom of speech

• Freedom of religion

• Right to an attorney

• Right to vote

Which of the following is an example of a Nation-state?

• Canada

• Brazil

• South Africa

• All of the above

Examples- Congress can declare war, states control education

• Federalism

• Separation of powers

• Checks and balances

What form of government used hereditary succession?

• Oligarchy

• Democracy

• Republic

• Monarchy

What amendment gives you freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition?

• 1st

• 5th

• 10th

• 16th

What amendment gives you due process protections from the NATIONAL government?

• 1st

• 5th

• 14th

• 19th

What amendment gives states their reserved powers?

• 5th

• 10th

• 14th

• 16th