Civics Final Exam

The study of what citizenship is and the rights and duties of citizens to the government is known as______________.

• Democracy
• Dictatorship
• Civics
• Law

Why do governments have multiple branches of government (such as: executive, legislative, and judicial branch)?

• The branches keep an eye on each other, making sure that no one branch holds all government power.
• Governments do not have multiple branches of government.
• Each branch is in charge of a different state.
• The branches of government work to stop the foreign countries from invading.

In which type of government are citizens limited in their rights and freedoms by a dictator?

• Monarchy
• Democracy
• Oligarchy
• Dictatorship

Why do countries need a government?

• To help protect the rights of citizens.
• To provide services, such as police and firefighters.
• To help control society.
• All the options are correct.

What are the basic rights that are protected under a constitutional democracy?

• Life, Liberty, and Happiness
• Life, Liberty, and Ownership of Property
• Life, Liberty, and Justice
• There are no basic rights protected.

The _________________ felt a Bill of Rights was needed to limit the power of the federal government in the Constitution.

• Anti-Federalists
• Federalists
• Republicans
• Whigs

Which amendment gives the right to bear arms?

• Amendment 2
• Amendment 4
• Amendment 6
• Amendment 8

Identify the amendment that protects citizens from excessive bail and cruel punishments.

• Amendment 1
• Amendment 5
• Amendment 8
• Amendment 10

A woman is found "not guilty" for armed robbery. She is then tried again for the same crime. Which amendment protects the woman from this?

• Amendment 3
• Amendment 5
• Amendment 7
• Amendment 9

What protections does Amendment 1 provide?

• Freedom from housing soldiers during times of peace.
• Right to a jury trial in a civil case.
• Freedom of religion, assembly, petition, press, and speech.
• Right to bear arms.