Coach Jumpstart Plus | Civics & Economics | Coached Test

1. A representative government is one in which --

• A. leaders make all economic decisions

• B. federal courts interpret the law

• C. government leaders are appointed by the president

• D. officials elected by the people make laws

2. The Virginia Declaration of Rights is considered a significant document in the American history because it was a model for the --

• A. Articles of Confederation

• B. Preamble to the U.S. Constitution

• C. Bill of Rights of the U.S. Constitution

• D. Declaration of Independence

3. This cartoon reflects the Preamble to the Constitution's goal of --

• A. forming a more perfect union

• B. ensuring domestic tranquility

• C. establishing justice

• D. promoting the general welfare

4. In order to become a part of the Constitution, an amendment must be --

• A. ratified by the states

• B. reviewed by the Supreme Court

• C. approved by the president

• D. passed unanimously by Congress

5. This drawing shows one way a person can --

• A. register to vote

• B. petition the government

• C. become a United States citizen

• D. serve as a witness in court

6. Which freedom guaranteed in the 1st Amendment to the Constitution of the United States does this drawing represent?

• A. Freedom of religion

• B. Freedom of petition

• C. Freedom of the press

• D. Freedom of assembly

7. This quote expresses the concept of --

• A. Rule of Law

• B. Civic Responsibility

• C. Consent of the Governed

• D. Freedom of Speech

8. Which of these is an example of a voluntary civic action?

• A. E-mailing the mayor to express an opinion

• B. Serving on a jury when summoned

• C. Obeying local laws

• D. Paying taxes

9. The teens mentioned in this headline are being recognized for --

• A. Performing a community services

• B. Fulfilling a civic duty

• C. Serving in court

• D. Obeying the law

10. Which phrase best completes this diagram?

• A. Appoints ambassadors and federal judges

• B. Administers the federal bureaucracy

• C. Exercises the power of judicial review

• D. Confirms presidential appointments