Year End Review Test

What are the fundamental political principles of the American constitutional government?

• The power of the government comes from the people.

• The government has unlimited power.

• The government is ruled by a monarch.

• The government's power is derived from a divine source.

The Preamble to the Constitution of the United States begins with which words?

• We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union...

• Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent...

• When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary...

• We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal...

How can the Constitution of the United States be amended?

• By a declaration of the President.

• By a unanimous vote in Congress.

• By a convention called for by two-thirds of the state legislatures.

• By ratification by the states.

Which document served as a model for the Bill of Rights of the Constitution of the United States of America?

• Declaration of Independence

• Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom

• Articles of Confederation

• Virginia Declaration of Rights

What is one of the ways an individual can become a citizen of the United States?

• By inheritance only.

• By birth or naturalization.

• By marriage to a U.S. citizen only.

• By winning a government lottery.

Which amendment to the Constitution of the United States guarantees freedom of speech?

• First Amendment

• Second Amendment

• Fourth Amendment

• Tenth Amendment

Which of the following is a civic responsibility that is considered voluntary?

• Paying taxes

• Obeying laws

• Serving on a jury when summoned

• Registering to vote

What is one way that citizens can participate in community service?

• Volunteering to support overseas activities

• Engaging in community improvement projects

• Running for political office

• Watching political debates

Which of the following is a function of political parties?

• Monitoring candidates once elected

• Providing military support

• Regulating the economy

• Designing public parks

What characterizes a two-party system?

• Multiple parties have equal representation

• One party dominates the political process

• Two major parties compete for power

• All parties have the same political influence