U.S. Government Final Exam Review

Where did the original concept of citizenship and rights for citizens begin?

• America

• Ancient Greece & Rome

• Medieval Europe

• Ancient China

Which part of the Constitution states that the laws made by Congress are the supreme law of the land?

• the Preamble

• Article I

• the 14th Amendment

• Article VI

What are U.S. citizens practicing when they elect members of Congress?

• representative democracy

• direct democracy

• authoritarianism

• totalitarianism

What is a form of democracy?

• totalitarianism

• dictatorship

• absolute monarchy

• constitutional monarchy

What is a legal requirement for voting in the U.S.?

• property ownership

• 18 or older

• reading skills

• high school diploma

Which level of United States government holds the highest authority?

• City Government
• County Government
• State Government
• Federal Government

What do a monarchy and an autocracy have in common?

• single ruler

• written constitution

• national court

• single legislative body

What was the Mayflower Compact?

• A letter to King George III.

• A pamphlet by Thomas Paine.

• A document limiting monarchy power.

• A written plan for government.

In the Declaration of Independence, the colonists -

• stated their rights.

• bargained with the King.

• protested the Acts.

• listed grievances against the King

What part of the Declaration of Independence does the second half of this passage represent?

• list of grievances

• statement about rights of men

• official claim of independence

• argument for right to revolt