Unit 1 Mid Way Quizizz Review

What is the definition of civics?

• Civics is the study of citizenship and government.

• Civics is the examination of global cultures and traditions.
• Civics refers to the study of ancient civilizations.
• Civics is the study of economics and trade.

What is the Oath of Allegiance?

• A contract for military service.
• A ceremonial event for new leaders.
• A legal document for property ownership.
• A pledge of loyalty to a country, often required for citizenship.

Please put the steps of the Naturalization Process in the correct order.

• File a Declaration of Intention

• Oath of Allegiance

• Wait 5 years

• Take the citizenship exam

• Fill out the application for citizenship

What is the main difference between a dictatorship and a democracy?

• The main difference is that a dictatorship centralizes power in one or a few individuals, while a democracy distributes power among the people.

• Democracy is characterized by a single ruler, while dictatorship involves multiple leaders.
• In a dictatorship, citizens have equal voting rights as in a democracy.
• A dictatorship allows for free elections, while a democracy does not.

Which option best describes what a direct democracy is?

• A system where citizens vote directly on laws and policies.
• A system where representatives vote on behalf of citizens.
• A government where only one person makes all decisions.
• A process where citizens can only suggest laws but not vote on them.

Which option best describes what a representative democracy is?

• A form of government where representatives are appointed by a ruling party.
• A government where citizens vote directly on every issue.
• A system where a single leader makes all decisions without input from citizens.
• A system of government where citizens elect representatives to make decisions on their behalf.

Why would a direct democracy NOT WORK as the form of the government for the United States?

• A direct democracy is impractical due to the large population.

• A direct democracy is more cost-effective than a representative democracy.
• A direct democracy allows for quicker decision-making.
• A direct democracy ensures that all voices are equally heard.

Match the term with its most accurate definition.

• A person who is a member of a state or nation.

• Dictatorship

• The study of citizenship and government.

• Civics

• A system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state.

• Democracy

• A form of government in which a single person or party has absolute power.

• Citizen

What is the main difference between an illegal alien and a legal alien?

• Illegal aliens have more rights than legal aliens.
• Legal aliens are always citizens of the country.
• The main difference is that illegal aliens lack legal permission to stay, whereas legal aliens have the necessary authorization.
• Illegal aliens are authorized to work legally.

Which option best describes what an immigrant is?

• A person who moves to a foreign country to live there permanently or for an extended period.
• A person who is born in a foreign country and never leaves even if they want to.

• A person who travels to a foreign country for a vacation and stays for several months.

• A person who moves to a different city within their own country and loves the new city.