Deficient Benchmarks Practice Quiz

Which documents influenced the colonists' views of government?

• Common Sense, Articles of Confederation, Declaration of the Rights of Man

• Virginia Declaration of Rights, Common Sense, Bill of Rights

• Magna Carta, Mayflower Compact, Common Sense

• Magna Carta, Iroquois Constitution, Common Sense

The diagram shows that the colonists formed some of their political views from some historical documents.

Which phrase completes the diagram?

• separation of powers

• economic freedom

• self-government

• individual rights

The passage below was written by Thomas Paine in his 1776 pamphlet, Common Sense.

And as he hath shown himself such an … enemy

to liberty, and discovered such a thirst for ...

power, is he, or is he not, a proper man to say to

these colonies, "You shall make no laws but what

I please"?

Source: U.S. National Archives and Records Administration

Based on this passage, how is the author's view reflected in the U.S. political system?

• The monarchy creates limited government.

• The monarchy supports self-government.

• Representatives are appointed.

• Representatives are elected.

What check does the U.S. Senate have on the president?

• overriding vetoes

• appointing judges

• declaring laws unconstitutional

• refusing to confirm appointments

Based on this passage, which constitutional principle does Madison describe?

• separation of powers

• checks and balances

• popular sovereignty

• judicial review

Which principle supports President Eisenhower's action to uphold the U.S. Supreme Court's decision that public schools should be integrated?

• judicial review

• checks and balances

• separation of powers

• constitutional government

Which is a constitutional requirement to run for Congress?

• U.S. citizen

• at least 25 years old

• at least 30 years old

• U.S. permanent resident

According to the information on the posters, what is the reason Maria could be considered more qualified than Todd to be elected mayor?

• her political policies

• her college education

• her campaign promises

• her experience working in government

The poster below is from a recent election.

Doug is pro-immigration!

Doug is pro-military!

Vote for Doug

Based on the poster, what conclusion can be drawn about the candidate Doug?

• Doug is running for judge.

• Doug is running for mayor

• Doug is running for president

• Doug is running for city council.

Which branch of the federal government makes laws?

• Bureaucracy

• Executive

• Judicial

• Legislative