Civics Review Quiz

How can someone become a citizen through naturalization?

• By being born in the United States

• By having a parent who is a U.S. citizen

• By living lawfully in the U.S. for five years

• By passing a civics test

What are the advantages of being a U.S. citizen?

• The ability to vote

• Obtaining a powerful passport

• Reunification of family

• All of the above

What are some obligations of U.S. citizens?

• Following and obeying laws

• Paying taxes

• Serving jury duty

• All of the above

What are some responsibilities of U.S. citizens?

• Voting

• Keeping up with the news

• Petitioning the government

• All of the above

What is the difference between a direct democracy and a representative democracy?

• In a direct democracy, citizens vote on all laws, while in a representative democracy, citizens vote for lawmakers

• In a direct democracy, citizens vote for lawmakers, while in a representative democracy, citizens vote on all laws

• There is no difference between the two

• Direct democracy and representative democracy are the same thing

What is the system of government in the United States?

• Unitary system

• Federal system

• Confederal system

• Parliamentary system

Who were some of the influential Enlightenment thinkers?

• John Locke

• Montesquieu

• Thomas Jefferson

• All of the above

What did John Locke believe about natural rights?

• Everyone is born with life, liberty, and property

• Natural rights are given by the government

• Natural rights can be taken away

• Natural rights are not important

What is the idea of separation of powers?

• Dividing power between central and regional governments

• Dividing power between the executive, legislative, and judicial branches

• Giving all power to the central government

• Giving all power to the regional governments

What event led to the writing of the Declaration of Independence?

• Taxation without representation

• The French and Indian War

• The Boston Massacre

• The Proclamation Line of 1763