Civics Final

Which of the following best describes civics?

• The study of animals
• The study of how government works
• The study of historical events
• The study of geography

Which of the following is a characteristic of a democracy?

• One person makes all of the decisions
• Citizens vote on laws and leaders
• A dictator rules without input from citizens
• Only military officials make decisions

The act of naturalization is best described as

• The process of moving to another country.
• The process of learning a new language
• The process of getting a job
• The process of becoming a U.S. citizen

Which person best describes an immigrant?

• A person born in the country
• A person who has always lived in the country
• A person who comes to live in a new country
• A person who visits a country temporarily.

The best description of the word deportation is...

• Moving to a new city
• Being sent back to one's home country
• Becoming a citizen
• Getting a job

Why is it important for a government to have different branches, like a president, lawmakers, and judges?

• So the president can make all the decisions quickly, especially in emergencies.
• So each branch can make its own rules and have all the power without checking with anyone else.
• So no one branch gets too powerful, and each branch can check the others to make fair rules.
• So everyone can vote on every decision the government makes, no matter how big or small.

Imagine a school district is deciding whether to extend the school day by one hour. The district holds a vote, and the majority of students and teachers vote in favor of the extension. However, some students and teachers argue that this decision ignores the needs of those who have extracurricular activities, family responsibilities, or other concerns. Which of the following best explains the tension between majority rule and the protection of individual rights in this situation?

• Majority rule is important because it ensures that the most people are happy with the decision, but individual rights can sometimes be overlooked if they are not shared by the majority.
• Majority rule is not necessary because the school board should make decisions based only on the most popular opinion, regardless of individual needs.

Which of the following is true about the structure of Congress?

• Congress is made up of one house, the Senate.
• Congress is made up of two houses, the Senate and the House of Representatives
• Congress is made up of the President and the Senate.
• Congress is made up of the President, Senate, and the House of Representatives.

What is the main job of the Senate?

• To create laws
• To represent states and approve treaties and presidential appointments
• To elect the President
• To write the Constitution

Describe how the number of Representatives each state has in the House of Representatives determined?

• Each state gets 2.
• Based on the population of the state.
• Based on the state's physical size.
• By a vote from the President.