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Civics Benchmark Assessment

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Civics Benchmark Assessment
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

SS.7.C.1.6
In the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution, what is the meaning of the phrase "We the People"?

The people express their will through political parties
The people express their will by directly creating laws
Goverment received taxes from the people and exists to support them
Government receives its power from the people and exists to serve them

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

SS.7.C.1.8
Which statement supports the Anti-Federalists in the struggle over ratification of the U.S. Constitution?

The Constitution should limit state government
The Constitution should protect fundamental rights
The Constitution should create a strong national government
The Constitution should prevent the election of amateur politicians

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

SS.7.C.2.8
In the modern political system, which issue represents a basic disagreement between Republicans and Democrats?

the responsibilities of government
the frequency of national elections
the legality of the U.S. Constitution
the support for the U.S. military soldier

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

SS.7.C.3.10
Which type of law is used to help solve disputes between people or organizations?

civil
constitutional
criminal
military

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

SS.7.C.3.6
What has been one long-term result of the constitutional protection of free speech?

fewer court cases involving minors
fewer laws limiting minority rights
a more accurate election
a more informed society

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

SS.7.C.1.9
Which characteristic serves as a long-term protection against tyranny and is a foundation of liberty in the United States?

the commerce clause
the elastic clause
the right to trial
the rule of law

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

SS.7.C.3.12
What lessons did future U.S. leaders learn from the 1974 U.S. Supreme Court case United States vs. Nixon?

The president is accountable for obeying the law
The president is responsible for enforcing the law
The president is not allowed to hold secret talks with foreign governments
The president is not allowed to have private meetings with cabinet members

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