Post Test Civics review

These headlines best illustrate the concept of —

• democracy

• popular sovereignty

• consent of the governed

• rule of law

Why was the Second Charter of the Virginia Company of London significant in early American history?

• It established a national banking system.

• It guaranteed the colonists' rights as Englishmen.

• It created a federal court system.

• It stated the colonists' grievances against the English king.

Which goal of the Preamble to the Constitution of the United States is illustrated by this cartoon?

• Ensure domestic peace

• Form a union

• Establish justice

• Provide defense

Which step of the amendment process for the Constitution of the United States is primarily handled by Congress?

• Step 1 - Proposal

• Step 2 - Ratification

• Does not participate in amendment process

• Both Step 1 and Step 2

Which of the following does NOT participate in the amendment process of the U.S. Constitution?

• President

• Congress

• Supreme Court

• State legislatures

What role do state legislatures play in the amendment process of the U.S. Constitution?

• Proposal of amendments

• Ratification of amendments

• They do not participate

• Both proposal and ratification

Which drawing shows a freedom guaranteed in the 1st Amendment?

• Drawing A

• Drawing B

• Both drawings

• Neither drawing

In order for a United States citizen to receive a fair trial, other citizens must —

• serve on juries

• vote in elections

• pay poll taxes

• evaluate judges

Tashawn has created an awareness campaign for the needs of her special education students. This represents a -

• civic duty

• civic responsibility

• right of citizenship

• community service action

Political parties distribute literature about their candidates in order to -

• recruit individuals to run for office

• educate the electorate about campaign issues

• help new residents register to vote

• assist people in getting to their polling place