Civics Semester 1 Review

Which action will the government take when it needs more money? 

• Hold elections  ​

• Lower prices 

• Increase taxes  ​

• Hire workers ​

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In order for a United States citizen to receive a fair trial, other citizens must

• evaluate judges  ​

• vote in elections  ​

• pay poll taxes  ​

• serve on juries 

Which is necessary to amend the Constitution of the United States? 

• Majority vote by the Electoral College

• Ratification by legislatures or conventions in the states 

• Unanimous vote by both houses of Congress  ​

• Recommendation by the executive and judicial branches in the states ​

According to the 10th Amendment of the Bill of Rights, powers not specifically delegated are reserved to the people or   ​

• local governments 

• the courts  ​

• political parties  ​

• the states ​

Which level of government can declare war on foreign nations?

• City  ​

• State  ​

• County  ​

• Federal ​

According to John Locke, which agreements did individuals enter into to form their own society?

• Constitution 

• Social contract ​

• Mayflower Compact ​

• English Bill of Rights ​

Which of the following is NOT an obligation of citizenship?

• Vote in elections ​

• Pay Taxes ​

• Obey Laws ​

• Defend the nation ​

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Florida fishermen are concerned about pollution from a Georgia power plant flowing into rivers that run through both states. Who should they contact?

• the Mayor ​

• their local police ​

• the US Environmental Protection Agency ​

• the President ​

Which is delegated to the national government?

• conducting elections ​

• establishing courts ​

• coining money ​

• taxing citizens ​

Which level of government could pass a law changing the age at which people can marry? 

• state ​

• federal ​

• county 

• city ​

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