MINI 1 REVIEW (CBT)

The chart lists the requirements for becoming a naturalized U.S. citizen. Which phrase completes the chart?

• Pay income tax

• Own a house or other property

• Have a close relative who lives in the United States

• Pass a short test on American history and government

Four people are described in the chart. Which of the individuals in the chart are U.S. citizens?

• Jorge and Jocelyn

• Jocelyn and Maria

• Jorge, James, and Maria

• Jocelyn, James, and Maria

Use the below to answer the question. Which obligation of citizenship does this poster depict?

• Paying taxes

• Supporting our troops

• Applying for government jobs

• Registering for the Selective Service

The diagram illustrates various activities. Which phrase completes the diagram?

• Rights of U.S. citizens

• Obligations of U.S. citizens

• Powers reserved for elected officials

• Actions prohibited by the Constitution

The diagram describes the government of ancient Rome. Which influence on the founders of the American constitutional republic is illustrated by the diagram?

• ethical ideas of justice

• separation of powers

• civic participation

• rule of law

This passage was written 2,500 years ago by the ancient Greek thinker Aristotle in a book on government.

Based on the passage, with which statement would Aristotle have agreed?

• Democracy is the best form of government.

• Civic participation is an essential part of the state.

• Government officials should be elected by the people.

• Most Greek city-states did not extend citizenship widely enough.

The Supreme Court ordered a President of the United States to hand over evidence to investigators of a break-in to opposing party headquarters at the Watergate Hotel. (United States v. Nixon (1974)) Which principle did the Supreme Court uphold in this decision?

• federalism

• the rule of law

• popular sovereignty

• separation of powers

What is a characteristic of a society under the rule of law?

• Citizens are at liberty to act without any restraint.

• All citizens and officials are subject to the same rules.

• Officials are free to follow their own private judgment.

• The ruler can take whatever steps he or she feels are necessary.

Which principle is illustrated by the diagram?

• natural rights

• due process of law

• limited government

• equality of mankind

Which statement defines what the Founders meant by natural rights?

• All citizens should have the right to participate in electing representatives.

• Both rich and poor should have to obey the same laws, without exception.

• Every person is born with certain essential freedoms, such as the right to life, liberty and property.

• When accused of a crime, a person has the right to a fair and impartial trial by a jury of his or her peers.