Understand American Civic Principles

Which term is used in the 14th Amendment to describe persons who are born or naturalized in the United States?

• aliens

• citizens

• immigrants

• residents

Where is the phrase "insure domestic tranquility" located?

• Bill of Rights

• Common Sense

• Declaration of Independence

• Preamble of the U.S. Constitution

How does the rule of law affect U.S. government officials and institutions?

• It holds government officials and institutions accountable.

• It requires government officials and institutions to create new laws.

• It ensures government officials and institutions are exempt from laws.

• It prevents government officials and institutions from making their work public.

What set of rules establishes government authority and rules of conduct for society?

• laws

• facts

• ethics

• operational procedures

Which situation would be excluded as a right protected by the Bill of Rights?

• the freedom to write opinions for publication in a newspaper

• the ability to own a gun, as long as the laws are followed

• the freedom to join te church of one's choice

• the guarantee of a well-paying job

Which did Thomas Paine write?

• Bill of Rights

• Common Sense

• Declaration of Independence

• Preamble of the U.S. Constitution

Which form of government is run by the people, either directly or indirectly?

• autocracy

• communism

• democracy

• oligarchy