What you know 2

The diagram below shows outcomes of a civic obligation. Which title describes the civic obligation that would result in these outcomes?

• Responsibility of Government to Enforce Laws

• Role of Voting in Controlling Government

• Role of Taxation in Providing Services

• Importance of Education in Society

The photo describes types of local governments.

Which generalization can be made about governments in the United States based on this list?

• Local governments collect more taxes than the federal government does.

• Local governments serve fewer people than the federal government does.

• The federal government has many more full-time employees than local governments do.

• The federal government has less direct interaction with the people than local governments do.

The diagram below describes a political process. Which statement completes the diagram?

• The Senate votes to confirm or deny the appointment.

• The federal courts vote to confirm or deny the appointment.

• The state governors vote to confirm or deny the appointment.

• The House of Representatives votes to confirm or deny the appointment.

The timeline below details a series of events that occurred in the American colonies. Based on this timeline, which conclusion can be drawn about English policies for colonial rule?

• English policies attempted to provoke the colonists into a war against the king.

• English policies compelled the colonists to acknowledge the sovereignty of the king.

• English policies were unable to address the economic downturn experienced by the colonies.

• English policies were unable to peacefully resolve the growing political tensions in the colonies.

Which situation is an example of double jeopardy?

• A person is put on trial without a lawyer and found guilty.

• A person is found guilty after a trial and convicted of multiple crimes.

• A person is found guilty after a trial and receives an unreasonable sentence.

• A person is put on trial and found guilty of a crime for which he or she has already been tried.

How does a federal system of government differ from a unitary system?

• The central government passes laws in a federal system.

• States hold some government powers in a federal system.

• The central government collects taxes in a federal system.

• Voters elect some government leaders in a federal system.

The chart below shows functions of the legislative and executive branches in foreign policy. Which function completes the chart?

• Coin money

• Declare war

• Regulate pollution

• Punish counterfeiters

Why are people required to pass a U.S. citizenship test as part of the naturalization process?

• to create a safer society

• to create a healthier society

• to encourage a more informed citizenry

• to encourage a more privileged citizenry

The photograph below was taken during the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom in 1963. Based on this photograph, which generalization can be made about how participating in this type of activity influences government?

• Participation demonstrates public concerns to elected officials.

• Participation restricts civil rights through organized assemblies.

• Participation discourages multiple perspectives about pending legislation.

• Participation increases money spent on advertising during election campaigns.

The excerpt below is from President Abraham Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address. "... government of the people by the people for the people ..." Which form of government does this excerpt describe?

• autocratic

• communist

• oligarchy

• republic