Civics Final Exam

Who is the source of the government's power?

• The people

• The Constitution

• Political Parties

• Articles of Confederation

What is a duty?

• Something a citizen HAS to do

• Something a citizen SHOULD do

• Something the government HAS to do

• Something the government SHOULD do

What is a responsibility?

• Something a citizen HAS to do

• Something a citizen SHOULD do

• Something the government HAS to do

• Something the government SHOULD do

What are the key purposes of government (select all that apply)

• to provide services to the public

• to keep order in society and resolve society's conflicts

• to punish citizens who fail to meet their civic responsibilities

• to make decisions about issues and problems facing society 

Which English policy lead to the writing of the Declaration of Independence?

• imposing direct taxes on glass, lead, paints, paper, and tea

• granting all land west of the Appalachian Mountains to the French 

• removing all British troops from Boston

• outlawing slavery in the Southern Colonies

Why were the Articles of Confederation replaced by the United States Constitution?

• The new government was too much like England's government

• Tax laws favored the rich and overtaxed the poor

• The central government was very weak and ineffective

• There were no established state courts

What was the Declaration of Independence?

• a new constitution

• A letter to the king of England outlining the reasons the colonies wanted to separate

• the name of the new American government

• a document written by the king explaining all the new taxes to be paid

What did the Federalists and Anti-Federalists want?

• Federalists wanted a stronger central government; Anti-Federalists wanted stronger state governments

• Federalists wanted to keep the Articles of Confederation; Anti-Federalists wanted a new Constitution

• Federalists wanted to stay as colonies of England, Anti-Federalists wanted independence

• Federalists wanted a Bill of Rights added to the Constitution; Anti-Federalists wanted to pass the Constitution as it was originally written

Which of the following is NOT a purpose of the Preamble

• To introduce the Constitution

• To outline the goals of the US government

• To mention consent of the governed

• To separate from England

Which of the following are rights protected by the First Amendment to the Constitution?

• Freedom of Speech

• Freedom of Religion

• Freedom of Press

• Freedom of Assembly

• Freedom of Petition