CK Civics Quiz

In which type of government do citizens vote directly on laws?

• democracy

• republic

• monarchy

• theocracy

Which is a similarity between dictators and absolute monarchs?

• They act in the best interest of the majority.

• They hold all of the power in government.

• They pass laws based on religious beliefs.

• They hold elected office on behalf of citizens.

The primary purpose of government is (a)  

• to represent individual citizens
• to uphold religious values
• to raise and lower taxes
• to serve the needs of society

Match the following statements with their implications.

• States were required to use a single form of money.

• They forced the states to adopt a national currency.

• Frequent meetings were mandated for Congress.

• They required Congress to meet several times a month.

• Congress had the power to impose taxes.

• They allowed Congress to raise taxes to pay off war debts.

• States acted independently for their own benefit.

• They enabled the states to pursue their own best interests.

Why is the Declaration of Independence considered a revolutionary document?

• It established the Continental Army for defense.

• It attempted to make amends with the home country.

• It stated that the government receives its power from the people.

• It outlined many grievances against the British government.

Why did the Framers include checks and balances in the Constitution?

• to prevent any one branch from gaining too much power

• to ensure all members of society follow the law

• to clearly identify the powers of the president

• to highlight the importance of popular sovereignty

What was one benefit of the Connecticut Plan?

• It contained a bill of rights.

• It balanced the power between large and small states.

• It introduced the concept of the social contract.

• It borrowed language from other foundational documents.

The Framers included an amendment process in the Constitution to (a)  

• to protect minority rights from maj
• to make sure the government could a
• to allow the judicial branch to det
• to encourage states to ratify the d

Why were many Americans concerned about ratifying the Constitution?

• It lacked explicit protection for their individual rights.

• It gave too much power to the legislative branch.

• It allowed state laws to supersede federal laws.

• It prevented women from participating in elections.

Which is a similarity between the Fifteenth, Nineteenth, and Twenty-Sixth Amendments?

• Each was passed before a major conflict.

• Each protects personal liberties.

• Each made voting rights more inclusive.

• Each redefined what it means to be a citizen.