USI Civics Review 2024

In which type of government are citizens MOST able to participate?

• Democracy

• Absolute Monarchy

All of the following are fundamental principles of the American constitutional government EXCEPT—

• Representative Government

• Consent of the governed

• Rule of Law

• ABSOLUTE RULE

What was America's FIRST form of government?

• Articles of Confederation

• The Constitution

Which of the following is part of the preamble (purpose of the constitution)?

• Form a more perfect union, establish justice, ensure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare, secure the blessings of liberty

• Expand territory, establish absolute rule

Who APPROVES/RATIFIES amendments?

• States

• Presidents

• Congress

Which amendment defines citizenship?

• 10th

• 14th

What is the legal process by which non-citizens become citizens?

• Naturalization

• Immigration

Freedom of speech, press, religion, assembly, and petition are found in the —

• 1st Amendment

• 5th Amendment

Is voting a duty (you HAVE TO do it) of a citizen?

• Yes

• No

Is voting an important responsibility (You SHOULD do it)?

• Yes

• No