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Government & Civics Vocabulary

Total questions: 56

Worksheet time: 45mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

a system of government where citizen,s instead of representatives, decide the laws and policies that govern them and are chosen by majority.

a)

Majority

b)

Minority

c)

Representative Democracy

d)

Direct Democracy

2.
a number of votes that is more than half of the total number
a)
Majority
b)
Minority
c)
Monarchy
d)
Oligarchy
3.
a number of votes that is less than half of the total number
a)
Majority
b)
Minority
c)
Monarchy
d)
Oligarchy
4.
a system of government where citizens elect representatives to decide laws and policies that govern them
a)
Direct Democarcy
b)
Representative Democracy
c)
Anarchy
d)
Theocracy
5.
A System of Government whose laws are decided upon by the whole of the population or citizens, typically through elected representatives.
a)
Monarchy
b)
Dictatorship
c)
Oligarchy
d)
Democracy
6.
a system of government that has a royal family (king or queen) at the head where rule is handed down according to birthright.
a)
Democracy
b)
Dictatorship
c)
Oligarchy
d)
Monarchy
7.
a system of government where a single person has absolute power over its citizens usually by military force
a)
Anarchy
b)
Democracy
c)
Dictatorship
d)
Theocracy
8.
a system of government in which all power is vested in a few persons or in a dominant class
a)
Dictatorship
b)
Democracy
c)
Anarchy
d)
Oligarchy
9.
a system of government in which God or a deity is recognized as the supreme civil ruler
a)
Monarchy
b)
Oligarchy
c)
Anarchy
d)
Theocracy
10.
the absence of government and lawlessness but often thought of as absolute freedom of the individual
a)
Anarchy
b)
Theocracy
c)
Oligarchy
d)
Dictatorship
11.
When you give your permission in a democratic system of government, you do this by voting. This is called: 
a)
Consent of the Governed
b)
Rule of Law
c)
Separation of Power
d)
Constitution
12.

The rule book for a country. Describes how leaders are chosen and how laws are made. "Supreme Law of the Land"

a)

Consent of the Governed

b)

Rule of Law

c)

Rights of the Minority

d)

Constitution

13.
When a country divides the amount of power given to several branches of government, like the Legislative, Executive and Judicial Branches. 
a)
Consent of the Governed
b)
Rule of Law
c)
Separation of Power
d)
Constitution
14.
When rules are created in a country, leaders make sure that the law is fair, equally enforced and that everyone must follow the law. This includes even the richest and post powerful of people. 
a)
Rights of the Minority
b)
Rule of Law
c)
Separation of Power
d)
Constitution
15.
When a country makes sure that small and unpopular groups are not forgotten in order to keep the majority from obtaining too much power over any one group of people.
a)
Rule of Law
b)
Separation of Power
c)
Rights of the Minority
d)
Consent of the Governed
16.
Which of the following is NOT a function or purpose of government? 
a)
to bring order and structure to the people and country
b)
to provide programs and assistance to the people and country
c)
to make laws and decisions on behalf of the people in order to better serve and protect them
d)
to bring wealth and happiness to the people in the country
17.
A type of government that has one ruler or authority figure in charge. Monarchies and Dictatorships are both this term: 
a)
Anarchy
b)
Oligarchy
c)
Dictatorship
d)
Autocracy
18.
Studying for this test will ensure that I get the best grade possible. True or False
a)
True
b)
False
19.
Studying for this test means that I take my material home and go over it multiple times or have a friend/parent/sibling quiz me over the terms. 
a)
True
b)
False
20.
Using any notes I have taken is not allowed on this test. True or False
a)
True, no notes are allowed while taking the test.
b)
False, I can use ANY notes I have taken during the test.
21.
A structure or establishment that has power over someone.
a)
Democracy
b)
Government
c)
Majority
d)
Representative Democracy
22.
1. Demonstrate knowledge of American history and principles.
2. Demonstrate the ability to read, speak, and write words in English.
Which title would best fit these two statements? 
a)
Presidential Nomination Process
b)
Naturalization Process
c)
Congressional Nomination Process
d)
Voter Registration Process
23.
This picture of a juror's name tag illustrates what duty of citizens?
a)
Attending school
b)
Obeying the law
c)
Paying taxes
d)
Serving in court
24.
Which of these is NOT a right of a citizen?
a)
Freedom from cruel and unusual punishment
b)
Right to trial by jury
c)
Freedom of speech
d)
The right to throw a pickle at random people on the street
25.
All of the following would result in American citizenship except one. Which one does not lead to citizenship? 
a)
Born in the US
b)
Legally enters the US as a refugee
c)
One parent is an American
d)
Successful completion of the naturalization process
26.
Which of these options is NOT a step in the naturalization process?
a)
Being able to understand English
b)
Taking a Citizenship Test
c)
Swearing an Oath of Allegiance
d)
Bribing the President
27.

What is one promise you make when you become a United States citizen?

a)

give up loyalty to other countries

b)

not defend the Constitution and laws of the United States

c)

never travel outside the United States

d)

disobey the laws of theUnited States

28.

Name one branch or part of the government.

a)

parliament

b)

state government

c)

United Nations

d)

Congres

29.

How many amendments does the Constitution have?

a)

ten (10)

b)

twenty-seven (27)

c)

twenty-one (21)

d)

twenty-three (23)

30.

How many U.S. Senators are there?

a)

four hundred thirty-five (435)

b)

fifty-two (52)

c)

one hundred (100)

d)

fifty (50)

31.

What is the name of the President of the United States now that represents the Executive Branch of Government in the US?

a)

Donald J. Trump

b)

Barack Obama

c)

George W. Bush

d)

Mike Pence

32.
A citizen demonstrates loyalty to his or her nation in exchange for __________.
a)
Money
b)
Jobs
c)
Protection
d)
Fun
33.
Which of the following is NOT a way you become a U.S. citizen through birth?
a)
You were born within a year of your parents leaving the U.S.
b)
You were born outside the borders but on U.S. territory
c)
One of your parents is a U.S. citizen
d)
You were born on American soil
34.
If you were not born in the United States, what is the process called that allows immigrants to become citizens?
a)
Immigration
b)
Naturalization
c)
Conformation
d)
Delegation
35.
The basic rights and freedoms of American citizens are listed in the--
a)
Declaration of Independence
b)
Articles of Confederation
c)
Rights of Englishmen
d)
Bill of Rights
36.
Which amendment protects five basic freedoms: speech, religion, press, petition, and assembly?
a)
First
b)
Second
c)
Third
d)
Fourth
37.
How old must you be to vote in the United States?
a)
16
b)
17
c)
21
d)
none of the above
38.
How old must you be to vote in the United States?
a)
16
b)
17
c)
21
d)
none of the above
39.
A constitution, Rule of Law, Separation of Power, Consent of the Governed. and Rights of the Minority 
a)
Rule of Law 
b)
5 limits of government
c)
constitution
d)
Separation of power
40.
The rule book for a country's government.
a)
Consent of the governed
b)
Rights of the minority
c)
constitution
d)
rule of law limits government
41.
Citizens give their permission to be governed
a)
Rights of the minority
b)
Rule of law
c)
Consent of the governed
d)
5 limits of government
42.
Laws are fair, enforced, and nobody is above the law
a)
Rule of law
b)
5 limits of government
c)
constitution
d)
Rights of the minority
43.

Checks and balances is a principle of the federal government, according to the U.S. Constitution, that allows ______

a)

the executive branch of government to limit all other powers

b)

each branch of government to take over the power of the other branches

c)

each branch of government to limit the power of the other branches

44.

Separation of powers is the structure of the federal government, according to the U.S. Constitution, that sets up _______

a)

three branches with their own distinct powers and responsibilities

b)

an executive branch with the powers and responsibilities of all other branches

c)

three branches with their own Constitution and system of government

45.

The U.S. Constitution uses a separation of powers system that includes checks and balances in order to ________

a)

keep the government powerful and able to rule

b)

keep the government from abusing its powers

c)

help the central government take the power from the states

46.

Congress is another name for the Legislative branch of government

a)

True

b)

False

47.

The judicial branch is the ______________

a)

law-making branch

b)

President

c)

courts

48.
Someone can say things that are critical of the President without being punished. This is an example of:
a)
Freedom of Religion
b)
Freedom of Speech
c)
Freedom of the Press
49.
The government cannot pass a law based on religious belief of one religion is a limit to:
a)
Freedom of Religion
b)
Freedom of Speech
c)
Freedom of the Press
50.
Someone can write a newspaper article that is critical of the government without punishment is an example of:
a)
Freedom of Religion
b)
Freedom of Speech
c)
Freedom of the Press
51.
Citizens can send letters to their Representative they want them to vote against a particular bill is an example of:
a)
Freedom of Petition
b)
Freedom of Assembly
c)
Right to bear arms
52.
If a group becomes violent, or has a good chance of becoming violent is a limit to:
a)
Freedom of Petition
b)
Freedom of Assembly
c)
Right to bear arms
53.

The first job is to protect the people who live in the community. That's you! What does it mean to protect?

a)

manage conflict

b)

follow the rules

c)

get along

d)

keep safe

54.

The second big job is to establish order. What does establish order mean?

a)

to protect your community

b)

to keep things in your community working smoothly

c)

to help manage conflict

d)

three big jobs

55.

The third job is to manage conflict. To manage conflict means to ________.

a)

manage a local store

b)

help everyone get along

c)

protect the people

d)

mayor

56.

Two examples of public safety officials are:

a)

firefighters

b)

goverment

c)

taxes

d)

police officers

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