Summer Civics Week 2 Pre-Test

What is a constitution?

• A set of unwritten traditions passed down through generations
• A system of basic rules and principles by which a government is organized
• A collection of military laws and regulations
• A document that only applies to monarchies

Which of the following best describes limited government?

• Government actions are restricted by law
• The government has complete control over citizens
• Only wealthy citizens can participate in government
• Government decisions are made by a single ruler

What is a key characteristic of unlimited government?

• Protection of individual rights
• Regular democratic elections
• No effective limits on government actions
• Separation of powers

What is a nation-state?

• A city that governs itself independently
• A state that is dependent on other states
• A state that is independent of other states
• An empire controlling multiple territories

In what type of democracy do citizens directly participate in making laws?

• Constitutional democracy
• Representative democracy
• Direct democracy
• Parliamentary democracy

What is the main difference between absolute and constitutional monarchies?

• Constitutional monarchies are elected by the people
• Absolute monarchies share power with other branches
• Constitutional monarchies are limited by law
• Absolute monarchies are temporary positions

What was one of the earliest forms of states?

• Nation-states
• Empires
• Federal republics
• City-states

How do strict constructionists interpret the U.S. Constitution?

• Based on modern conditions
• Following the text exactly as written
• According to public opinion
• Based on historical context

What is tyranny?

• A form of democratic government
• A system of checks and balances
• The unjust use of power
• A type of limited government

What document influenced the U.S. Bill of Rights?

• The English Bill of Rights
• The Magna Carta
• The Roman Constitution
• The Greek Democracy Act