Civics Unit 2 Test Review

In order to become an American citizen, an immigrant must study all of the following subjects EXCEPT --

• US History
• English
• Science
• US Government

"All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and the state wherein they reside." This excerpt is from the -

• 1st Amendment
• 14th Amendment
• 2nd Amendment
• 21st Amendment

Which title would best complete this graphic?

• Congressional Nomination Process
• Presidential Nomination Process
• Voter Registration Process
• Naturalization Process

Which basic principle is represented when members of Congress are elected to make laws on behalf of the people?

• Representative Government
• Federalism
• Rule of Law
• Limited Government

"People are the source of all government power." Which basic principle of government is represented by this statement?

• Representative Government
• Federalism
• Consent of the Governed
• Rule of Law

Which basic principle states that the government is powerful but it cannot do all things?

• Rule of Law
• Consent of the Governed
• Democracy
• Limited Government

The United States Constitution states what the government may and may not do. Which principle does that illustrate?

• Consent of the Governed
• Limited Government
• Representative Government
• Democracy

What is a form of government where the citizens rule?

• Democracy
• Dictatorship
• Monarchy
• Oligarchy

These headlines best illustrate the concept of --

• Democracy
• Consent of the Governed
• Rule of Law
• Popular Sovereignty

Which statement best expresses the principle of "consent of the governed"?

• We the people of the United States ... establish this Constitution.
• All bills for raising revenue shall originate in the House of Representatives.
• The Congress shall assemble at least once in every year.
• No person except a natural born citizen ... shall be eligible to the Office of the President.