Civics Final Exam Quizzes

What is the primary goal of a monarchy as a form of government?

• To distribute power among citizens

• To centralize power in a single individual or family

• To promote democratic elections

• To eliminate governmental control

According to Montesquieu, what is essential for organized government?

• Strict laws and punishments

• Separation of powers

• Universal suffrage

• Economic equality

What is the main purpose of the Elastic Clause in the U.S. Constitution?

• To limit the powers of Congress

• To provide Congress the ability to pass necessary laws

• To define the rights of the states

• To outline the duties of the President

What does the term 'isolationism' refer to in a national policy context?

• Engaging in international alliances

• Promoting global trade

• Avoiding involvement in international affairs

• Encouraging immigration

Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution is known as the 'right to bear arms'?

• First Amendment

• Second Amendment

• Third Amendment

• Fourth Amendment

What are the three branches of government and what do they each do?

• Legislative makes laws, Executive enforces laws, Judicial interprets laws.

• Legislative enforces laws, Executive makes laws, Judicial protects laws.

• Legislative interprets laws, Executive makes laws, Judicial enforces laws.

• All branches make laws.

What is the 26th amendment?

• Prohibits the denial of the right to vote based on age for citizens 18 years or older.

• Grants women the right to vote.

• Abolishes slavery.

• Establishes the right to bear arms.

What do lobbyists do?

• Influence legislation on behalf of special interest groups.

• Directly make laws in Congress.

• Serve as judges in federal courts.

• Lead military forces.

What is the Grandfather Clause?

• A policy allowing those who could vote before 1867 to bypass literacy tests and other barriers.

• A legal statement in a will.

• A clause in commercial contracts for price adjustments.

• A rule in sports regarding player transfers.

What is an essential fixed expense and an essential variable expense?

• Fixed: Rent, Variable: Groceries.

• Fixed: Vacation, Variable: Rent.

• Fixed: Groceries, Variable: Insurance.

• Fixed: Entertainment, Variable: Utilities.