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WorksheetsSocial Studies Olympiad Qualifier: Civics
Total questions: 66
Worksheet time: 1hrs 12mins
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Class
Date
1.
The Bill of Rights are
a)
the first 5 amendments to the Constitution.
b)
the first 10 amendments to the Constitution.
c)
the first 5 amendments to the Declaration of Independence.
d)
the first 10 amendments to the Declaration of Independence.
2.
Who was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence?
a)
Benjamin Franklin
b)
George Washington
c)
Abraham Lincoln
d)
Thomas Jefferson
3.
Which term describes the official relations between foreign governments?
a)
war
b)
negotiations
c)
diplomacy
d)
affairs
4.
Liberty is all of the following except
a)
freedom.
b)
independence.
c)
confinement.
d)
choice.
5.
Before an elected official can take up the duties and responsibilities of their office they
a)
take an oath of loyalty.
b)
take an oath of responsibility.
c)
take an oath of honesty.
d)
take an oath of office.
6.
When you distrust someone because of their looks, beliefs, or religion you are
a)
showing prejudice.
b)
showing fairness.
c)
showing approval.
d)
appreciation.
7.
How many years is the term of a United States Senator?
a)
4 years
b)
6 years
c)
12 years
d)
They are appointed for life.
8.
How long is the term of an American Supreme Court justice?
a)
4 years
b)
6 years
c)
12 years
d)
They serve for life.
9.
The flag, the Statue of Liberty and ___ are symbols of the United States.
a)
Uncle Sam
b)
the great eye
c)
the great pyramid
d)
the illuminati
10.
What document spells out the powers of government and the freedoms our citizens have?
a)
the Bible
b)
the Declaration of Independence
c)
the Constitution
d)
the Declaration of the Rights of Man
11.
What is the term for the diplomat who is sent to a foreign country to represent the interests of the United States?
a)
Centurion
b)
Ambassador
c)
Barron
d)
Excellency
12.
The study of population is called
a)
demographics.
b)
population economics
c)
analytics
d)
statistics
13.
What is the president's official role when he is directing the armed forces of the United States?
a)
Chief Diplomat
b)
Chief of State
c)
Commander in Chief
d)
Chief Legislator
14.
"We the people in order to form a more perfect union" are the first words in
a)
the Gettysburg Address.
b)
the Declaration of Independence.
c)
the Constitution.
d)
the president's oath of office.
15.
What crime can you be charged with if you try to overthrow the government?
a)
rebellion
b)
insurrection
c)
revolution
d)
treason
16.
Government where power is concentrated in the hands of the central government.(ex. Cuba)
a)
Confederation Government
b)
Unitary System
c)
Autocratic Government
d)
Parliamentary System
17.
A system of government where power is shared between the central government and the regional governments (ex. United States)
a)
Federal System
b)
Confederation System
c)
Unitary System
d)
Parliamentary System
18.
A system of government with a weak central government and a strong regional (ex. European Union)
a)
Unitary System
b)
Federal System
c)
Confederation System
d)
Parliamentary System
19.
Government ruled by the wealthy few. Citizens have a very limited role in government. (ex. Communism)
a)
Autocratic Government
b)
Democratic Government
c)
Confederation System
d)
Oligarchic Government
20.
Government by a single person having unlimited power. Citizens have little, if any, role. (ex. Dictatorship)
a)
Autocratic Government
b)
Democratic Government
c)
Parliamentary System
d)
Oligarchic Government
21.
Government where the actual governing is carried out by the people governed (direct democracy), or the power to do so is granted by them (representative democracy) (ex. Republic)
a)
Autocratic Government
b)
Democratic Government
c)
Parliamentary System
d)
Oligarchic Government
22.
Government where the executive is part of and a member of the legislature. (ex. United Kingdom)
a)
Confederation System
b)
Oligarchic Government
c)
Parliamentary system
d)
Democratic Government
23.
Chief executive of a parliamentary government, may be appointed by a ruler or elected by legislative branch (CITIZENS DO NOT DIRECTLY ELECT)
a)
President
b)
Prime Minister
c)
Monarch
d)
Executive
24.
Government in which the president is constitutionally independent of the legislature. (ex .United States and Russia)
a)
Unitary System
b)
Confederation System
c)
Parliamentary System
d)
Presidential System
25.
Government where a monarch is the head of state but has limited power (ex. Great Britain)
a)
Constitutional Monarchy
b)
Presidential System
c)
Unitary System
d)
Autocratic Government
26.
A hereditary sovereign, such as a king or queen
a)
Prime Minister
b)
Monarch
c)
President
d)
Executive
27.
Legislature composed of one house/chamber
a)
unicameral
b)
bicameral
c)
monarch
d)
judicial
28.
Legislature composed of two houses/chambers (ex. House of Representatives and Senate)
a)
judicial
b)
unicameral
c)
bicameral
d)
cabinet
29.
A group of persons acting as advisers for the executive branch of government
a)
executive
b)
regional authority
c)
central authority
d)
cabinet
30.
The branch of the government that is responsible for making the laws
a)
legislative
b)
executive
c)
cabinet
d)
judicial
31.
the branch of the government that is responsible for carrying out the laws
a)
executive
b)
judicial
c)
monarch
d)
legislative
32.
The branch of the government that is responsible for enforcing the laws
a)
legislative
b)
judicial
c)
executive
d)
cabinet
33.
Level of government that is the main decision making organization throughout a country
a)
Regional Authority
b)
Judicial
c)
Central Authority
d)
Executive
34.
How is the government power handled in a federal form of government?
a)
The king makes all decisions
b)
Power is shared among different levels of government
c)
The central government has the power
d)
the local government has all of the power
35.
Who makes most of the important governmental decisions in an autocracy?
a)
the ruler
b)
the people
c)
the court system
d)
the elected legislature
36.
Who makes most of the important governmental decisions in an oligarchy?
a)
the king
b)
the people
c)
the legislature
d)
small group of powerful rulers
37.
Why do the individual voters have more power in a democracy than they do in an autocracy or an oligarchy?
a)
kings are always poor rulers
b)
the voters get to choose people that make the laws
c)
all of the power stays in the hands of the local government
d)
the voters in democratic countries always choose the best qualified leaders that always do a good job
38.
The leader of a parliamentary system is called the
a)
king
b)
president
c)
prime minister
d)
monarch
39.
Which type of government divides power between the central government and smaller units such as states?
a)
federation
b)
unitary
c)
totalitarian
d)
confederation
40.
What is an effect on a country with a high literacy rate?
a)
Lower education levels.
b)
a lower standard of living.
c)
a higher standard of living.
d)
higher illiteracy rates.
41.
What is a basic way citizens of a democratic nation can influence the government?
a)
voting
b)
obeying laws
c)
working
d)
consuming goods
42.
A written plan of government
a)
Constitution
b)
Federalism
c)
Checks and Balances
d)
Republic
43.
Branch of government that creates laws
a)
Legislative
b)
Executive
c)
Judicial
44.
Branch of government that enforces the laws
a)
Legislative
b)
Executive
c)
Judicial
45.
Branch of government that decides if laws are carried out fairly.
a)
Legislative
b)
Executive
c)
Judicial
46.
the division of powers among branches of government.
a)
Separation of Powers
b)
Republic
c)
Veto
d)
Override
47.
A system in which power is divided between the national and state governments
a)
Federalism
b)
Checks and Balances
c)
Electoral College
d)
Amend
48.
To change
a)
Amend
b)
Impeach
c)
override
d)
veto
49.
Accuse
a)
Amend
b)
Impeach
c)
override
d)
veto
50.
Reject
a)
Amend
b)
Impeach
c)
override
d)
veto
51.
Not allowed under the constitution.
a)
Unconstitutional
b)
Electoral College
c)
Repeal
d)
Veto
52.
An action taken by Congress to reverse a presidential veto, requiring a two-thirds majority in each chamber.
a)
override
b)
checks and balances
c)
federalism
d)
executive
53.
A group of people named by each state legislature to select the president and vice president
a)
Electoral College
b)
Checks and Balances
c)
Executive
d)
Legislative
54.
A document that attempts to become a law
a)
Bill
b)
Override
c)
Veto
d)
Checks and Balances
55.
The highest federal court
a)
Supreme Court
b)
Jury
c)
Defendant
d)
Counsel
56.
The head judge of the Supreme Court
a)
Grand Jury
b)
Chief Justice
c)
Witness
d)
Counsel
57.
When someone is officially released from punishment for a crime
a)
Pardon
b)
Slander
c)
Bail
d)
Appeal
58.
Powers not mentioned in the Constitution but are necessary to carry out other powers
a)
Habeas Corpus
b)
Expressed Powers
c)
Implied Powers
d)
Domestic
59.
Crime in which the death penalty may be given
a)
Capital Crime
b)
Grand Jury
c)
Chief Justice
d)
Eminent Domain
60.
Our right to challenge why we are being detained or jailed
a)
Implied Powers
b)
Habeas Corpus
c)
Expressed Powers
d)
Foreign
61.
Law that makes it illegal to do something that was legal when committed
a)
Double Jeopardy
b)
Jurisdiction
c)
Due Process
d)
Ex Post Facto
62.
Telling a lie that is meant to damage another person's reputation
a)
Pardon
b)
Bail
c)
Appeal
d)
Slander
63.
When slander is actually printed
a)
Libel
b)
Counsel
c)
Defendant
d)
Supreme Court
64.
The government's power to take private property for public use
a)
Capital Crime
b)
Eminent Domain
c)
Chief Justice
d)
Grand Jury
65.
Cannot be tried a second time if found not guilty in first court case
a)
Due Process
b)
Ex Post Facto
c)
Double Jeopardy
d)
Jurisdiction
66.
Area that authorities have the power to govern and enforce their laws
a)
Jurisdiction
b)
Ex Post Facto
c)
Due Process
d)
Amendment
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