Warm Up District Assessment #1

Which institution today is most similar to a polis in ancient Greece?

• A federal system of government.

• An association of independent nations.

• A self-governing city.

• A state legislature of elected representatives.

The statement below was made in a speech by Pericles, the leader of Athens

around 430 B.C.

"Our government does not copy the laws of our neighbors. Instead, it serves as an

example to them. We are called a democracy because our government is in the

hands of the many and not of the few…"

How did the example mentioned in this speech influence the founders of the

American constitutional republic, 2500 years later?

• They designed a system of checks and balances.

• They placed the final power in government in ordinary citizens.

• They created a government of elected representatives.

• They gave political power to an all-powerful ruler.

What are three of the requirements she had to fulfill for this

accomplishment?

• Be a permanent resident of the United States for five years; be of

  "good character"; pass a U.S. History test.

• Be of "good character"; pass a test of general knowledge; have a

  high school diploma.

• Be of "good character"; enter the United States lawfully; earn more

  than $20,000 annually.

• Be a permanent resident for five years; enter the United States

  lawfully; serve in the armed forces.

What is the term used in the Fourteenth Amendment to describe persons

who are born or naturalized in the United States?

• Aliens

• Permanent Residents

• Immigrant

• Citizens

A citizen received the notification below in the mail.

What civic obligation does this notification represent?

• Registering to vote

• Paying for income tax

• Appearing for jury duty

• Getting a driver’s license

Which type of service project would help promote the common good?

• Planning a neighborhood recycling program

• Participating in a neighborhood party

• Completing a homework assignment on time

• Visiting public libraries

Which is NOT an example of a citizen responsibility?

• Volunteering in the community

• Attending civic meetings

• Voting in elections

• Paying taxes

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

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

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

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

• It holds government officials and institutions accountable to the law.

What is a benefit of the rule of law?

• Bureaucratic government procedures are reduced.

• Government decisions are based on the will of the majority.

• Citizens are protected from arbitrary and oppressive uses of government power.

• Government officials can act on their own instincts in emergencies.

Maria was born in Ecuador. She came to this country when she was 5 years old. Both her parents were born in California.

Is Maria a citizen of America?

• Yes, by law of soil

• Yes, by law of blood

• Yes, if she goes through naturalization process.

• No, Maria is only a citizen of Ecuador.