Civics 1st Semester_Blake

The most important reason for studying civics is so that we can

• understand immigration quotas.

• learn to become responsible citizens.

• interpret birthrates and death rates.

• learn about the best places to live

Which of the following is a quality of a good citizen?

• never questions the government

• disrespects the rights of others

• respects and obeys the laws

• ignores important issues

Information gathered in the U.S. census

• is not released to the public.

• determines how many people from each state will be elected to the House of Representatives.

• gives information about the geography of a particular region.

• cannot determine new trends in migration.

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The form of government found in the United States is sometimes called

• a constitutional alliance

• a traditional democracy.

• a monarchy.

• a republic.

Who was the principal author of the Declaration of Independence

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

• John Adams

• James Madison

The writers of the Articles of Confederation wanted to preserve

• the powers of the new federal government

• their diplomatic alliance with King George III.

• the states' sovereignty.

• their own individual powers within the new government

Which of the following women was part of the American suffrage movement? (3 answers)

• Carrie Chapman Catt

• Elizabeth Cady Stanton

• Lucretia Mott

• Petunia Pig

The U.S. federal system of government was established by the

• Articles of Confederation.

• English Bill of Rights

• Magna Carta.

• Constitution

Under the U.S. Constitution, the federal government has the power to

• raise and set taxes

• coin and print money

• regulate trade

• All 3 answers

The statement "to secure the blessings of liberty" is

• listed in the Mayflower Compact.

• one of the six goals of government stated in the Preamble.

• the opening statement of the Declaration of Independence.

• found in the Articles of Confederation.