1,4,5 14th Amendment & Forms of Government Quiz

What are two things the 14th Amendment does?

• The 14th Amendment defines citizenship and protects citizens.

• The 14th Amendment allows states to print their own currency and abolish the Supreme Court.

• The 14th Amendment establishes the right to vote for women and lowers the voting age to 16.

• The 14th Amendment creates the federal income tax and establishes presidential term limits.

According to the 14th Amendment, a U.S. citizen is defined as what?

• Anyone born or naturalized in the United States.

• Anyone who has lived in the U.S. for five years.

• Anyone who pays taxes in the United States.

• Anyone who owns property in the United States.

What are obligations (duties) of a U.S. citizen?

• Obeying laws, paying taxes, serving on juries, and registering for selective service (for males).

• Traveling abroad frequently and learning multiple languages.

• Owning property and starting a business in every state.

• Voting in every election and running for public office.

What are responsibilities of a U.S. citizen?

• Voting, staying informed, participating in the community, and respecting others' rights.

• Owning property, traveling abroad, and paying no taxes.

• Serving only in the military and never questioning the government.

• Ignoring laws, avoiding jury duty, and not participating in elections.

What is naturalization?

• The legal process by which a non-citizen becomes a citizen of a country.

• The process of learning a new language.

• The process of moving to a new city.

• The process of starting a new business.

How are the common good and citizenship correlated?

• Citizens contribute to the common good by fulfilling their civic duties and responsibilities, which benefits society as a whole.

• Citizenship and the common good are unrelated concepts with no impact on each other.

• The common good is only achieved when citizens ignore their civic duties.

• Citizenship is only about personal benefits, not about contributing to society.

What is a constitutional republic?

• A government in which representatives are elected by the people and must govern according to a constitution.

• A government ruled directly by a monarch with absolute power.

• A system where all laws are made by a single dictator.

• A government where citizens vote on every law directly.

What is democracy? Explain direct and indirect democracy.

• Democracy is a system of government where power is vested in the people. In direct democracy, citizens vote on laws directly. In indirect (representative) democracy, citizens elect representatives to make decisions for them.

• Democracy is a system where only the wealthy have power. In direct democracy, only leaders vote on laws. In indirect democracy, citizens have no role in decision making.

• Democracy is a form of government where the king has all the power. In direct democracy, the king makes all decisions. In indirect democracy, the king appoints representatives.

• Democracy is a system where military leaders control the government. In direct democracy, military officials vote on laws. In indirect democracy, only soldiers can be representatives.

What is a monarchy? Explain absolute and constitutional monarchy.

• A monarchy is a government ruled by a king or queen. In an absolute monarchy, the monarch has unlimited power. In a constitutional monarchy, the monarch's powers are limited by a constitution.

• A monarchy is a government ruled by elected officials. In an absolute monarchy, the people have all the power. In a constitutional monarchy, there is no constitution.

• A monarchy is a government ruled by a president. In an absolute monarchy, the president has limited power. In a constitutional monarchy, the president has unlimited power.

• A monarchy is a government ruled by a parliament. In an absolute monarchy, the parliament has unlimited power. In a constitutional monarchy, the parliament has no power.

What is an oligarchy?

• A government in which a small group of people hold all the power.

• A government ruled by a king or queen.

• A government where all citizens vote on every issue.

• A government led by a single dictator.