Civic Literacy Practice Exam

Which of the following is a constitutional safeguard that protects the rights of minority citizens?

Which American democratic principle is Paine advocating for in the passage?

The concept in American democracy that no one is above the law originated from what political document?

At what level of government would citizens vote for the above political offices?

Why did some Founders want the Bill of Rights to be added to the U.S. Constitution?

Which of the following defines popular sovereignty as conceived by the Founders?

• power of state governors to uphold the principle of states’ rights

• states’ authority in determining the rules and process for elections

• amendment ratification process requiring the support of three-fourths of the states

• representative government

• federal government control limiting the minimum age of legal voters

When questioned about being involved in a string of burglaries, Chris declined to talk to the police to prevent self-incrimination. From what amendment does Chris draw this legal protection?

Which was the main purpose of The Federalist Papers?

How can Congress check the powers of the president?

On which part of the Constitution is the Supreme Court relying in this statement?