Civics MP1 Review

What is the principle of 'Consent of the governed'?

• The government gets its authority from the military.

• The government gets its authority from the people.

• The government gets its authority from the president.

• The government gets its authority from the constitution.

In a 'Representative government', who makes laws and governs on behalf of the people?

• The president

• Elected public officeholders

• The military

• The judiciary

Who wrote the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom?

• George Mason

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison

• John Adams

Which document established the structure of the U.S. government and guaranteed individual rights?

• Articles of Confederation

• Virginia Declaration of Rights

• U.S. Constitution (including the Bill of Rights)

• Charters of the Virginia Company of London

What is the purpose of the Preamble in the U.S. Constitution?

• To outline the branches of government

• To state the purpose of the government

• To list the amendments

• To define citizenship.

The Articles of the U.S. Constitution outline which of the following?

• The Bill of Rights

• The branches of government

• The process of naturalization

• The duties of citizens.

Naturalization requires knowledge of U.S. history and the ability to ________.

• Speak, read, and write English

• Serve in the military

• Pay taxes

• Vote

Freedom of the press allows the media to ________.

• Publish information even if it criticizes the government

• Establish a religion

• Serve in the military

• Pay taxes

Which of the following is a trait of a good citizen?

• Trustworthiness and honesty

• Laziness

• Disrespect

• Irresponsibility

Showing love and support for your country is called ______.

• Patriotism

• Selfishness

• Disrespect

• Laziness