Civics Test 1 Review

Which example best represents limited government?

• Congress cannot take away your freedom of speech.

• The Supreme Court rules a law unconstitutional.

• The national and state governments share power.

• The presidential election is held every four years.

Which practice outlined in the U.S. Constitution was influenced by the idea of republicanism?

• the division of powers among the three branches

• the election of representatives to make laws

• the assurance of due process of law for the accused

• the specification of rights granted to every citizen

Which principle of the U.S. government consists of supreme authority belonging to the people?

• rule of law

• federalism

• limited government

• popular sovereignty

Which of the following is an example of checks and balances?

• The National Government helps provide funding for state schools.

• The people of Virginia elect a new governor.

• The president vetoes a law passed by Congress.

• Congress cannot pass a law limiting religion.

(Choose 2) Select two main characteristics of the Articles of Confederation.

• Gave more power to the states than to the national government.

• Limited the power of the king for the first time.

• Created a weak central government with no power to tax.

• Guaranteed the right to a trial by jury.

"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness."

—The Declaration of Independence

In this quote from the Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson was stating that...

• The government has control over all the people's rights.

• Rights existed before governments were created.

• There are certain rights people must give up to be safe.

• The rights listed are the only rights people have.

Choose all of the following that apply to the Bill of Rights. (Choose 3)

• Establishes the three branches of government

• Guarantees freedom of speech and religion

• Outlines the process of amending the Constitution.

• Protects against unreasonable searches and seizures.

• Prohibits cruel and unusual punishment.

The Sixth Amendment protects which of the following rights?

• Imposing taxes without the citizens' consent

• A speedy, public trial with an impartial jury

• The right to have trials only with judges

• The right to vote for your legislative branch

Which of the following statements represents an argument made by the Anti-Federalists?

• The Articles of Confederation needed to be replaced.

• The Constitution adequately protected individual freedoms.

• A strong national government threatened individual freedoms.

• The national government needed to be stronger than state governments.

The Constitution accomplished which of the following?

• Establish the American Government

• Created a two party system

• Created a one party system

• Announced to the world why the colonies were demanding independence