WorksheetsCh. 1 Review
Total questions: 68
Worksheet time: 38mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
What is naturalization?
a)
When you eat only foods that are "all natural"
b)
When a person is born in the country they hold citizenship in
c)
The process of of gaining permanent resident status
d)
The process that allows immigrants to become citizens.
2.
Every person born or naturalized in the US is a citizen. Which amendment is this?
a)
12th
b)
22nd
c)
15th
d)
14th
3.
Unlike citizens, immigrants may not:
a)
Hold Jobs
b)
Vote
c)
Own property
d)
Attend public schools
4.
Which of the following is a legal requirement of a citizen?
a)
Be informed on current events
b)
Pay taxes
c)
Vote
d)
Volunteer in the community
5.
__________is the study of citizenship and government
a)
Civics
b)
Sociology
c)
Economics
d)
Psychology
6.
All of the following are requirements of the naturalization process EXCEPT:
a)
Take a test
b)
Take an oath or pledge of loyalty to the U.S.
c)
Hold a job
d)
Make sure you are of good moral character (not a criminal)
7.
Why would businesses want to hire ILLEGAL immigrants?
a)
They tend to take jobs that involve manual labor
b)
They tend to work for less than minimum wage
c)
Tend to not complain about poor working conditions
d)
All of the above
8.
Who is a refugee?
a)
Someone forced from their home because of war or famine
b)
Someone that wants a better life
c)
Someone that might feel threatened in their home country or are discriminated against.
d)
All of the above
9.
True or False: Immigrants that are naturalized must swear to obey the U.S. Constitution.
a)
True
b)
False
10.
Which statement best describes the current U.S. policy on immigration?
a)
We accept all immigrants that apply
b)
We accept immigrants only if they are related to a U.S. citizen
c)
We only allow only a certain amount of immigrants each year and the highest priority goes to those that have relatives here
d)
None of the above
11.
Which expression illustrates the concept of Nativism?
a)
"Help Wanted--Irish need not apply"
b)
"Survival of the Fittiest"
c)
America: melting pot of culture
d)
"Give me your tired, your poor, you huddled masses"
12.
The last census was conducted in this year
a)
2020
b)
2005
c)
2010
d)
2015
13.
The United States has this type of government.
a)
represents
b)
monarchy
c)
one party republic
d)
democratic republic
14.
The US Census is taken every _____ years.
a)
1
b)
10
c)
20
d)
100
15.
One ruler or a small group of leaders have the real power in these political systems.
a)
Democracy
b)
Authoritarian
16.
Kings, military leaders, emperors, a small group of aristocrats, or dictators.
a)
Democracy
b)
Authoritarian
17.
A rule by a few.
a)
Dictatorship
b)
Absolute Monarchy
c)
Oligarchy
18.
Rule by the people where representatives are elected.
a)
representative democracy
b)
indirect democracy
c)
republic
d)
all of these
19.
North Korea is an example of a(n):
a)
Authoritarian dictatorship
b)
Authoritarian monarchy
c)
Authoritarian oligarchy
d)
None of these
20.
A green card:
a)
Is given to anybody that wants one.
b)
Gives an immigrant refugee status
c)
Allows for permanent residency in the U.S.
d)
Allows an immigrant to stay temporarily or for the short term.
21.
In this society, virtually all organizations would be controlled, licensed, watched, or otherwise accountable to the government.
a)
Democratic
b)
Authoritrian
22.
Free, competitive elections where the government or political leaders cannot control the results.
a)
Democratic
b)
Authoritarian
23.
Freedom of speech, the press, and religion.
a)
Democracy
b)
Authoritarian
24.
Ruled by one person who inherited the position from family
a)
Monarchy
b)
Oligarchy
c)
Tyranny
d)
Democracy
25.
Comes from the Greek words "demos" (meaning "people") and "kratos" (meaning "power")
a)
Monarchy
b)
Oligarchy
c)
Tyranny
d)
Democracy
26.
What kind of government would we say England has today?
a)
Constitutional Monarchy
b)
Monarchy
c)
Democracy
d)
Oligarchy
27.
"All of North Korea is a jail" with referencing this quote, what can you assume about the type of government that North Korea has?
a)
Democracy
b)
Theocracy
c)
Dictatorship
d)
Monarchy
28.
"The form of government of Iran is that of an Islamic Republic, endorsed by the people of Iran on the basis of their longstanding belief in the sovereignty of truth and Qur'anic justice, " Iranian constitution
What can you assume about the type of government Iran has?
What can you assume about the type of government Iran has?
a)
It is a Democracy
b)
It is a Theocracy
c)
It is an Oligarchy
d)
None of the above
29.
“Men will never be free until the last king is strangled with the entrails of the last priest.”
― Denis Diderot
What 2 types of government are being referenced above?
― Denis Diderot
What 2 types of government are being referenced above?
a)
Democracy and Oligarchy
b)
Dictatorship and Autocracy
c)
Theocracy and Monarchy
30.
This type of government deals with kings and queens, and rule is passed from one blood line to the next
a)
monarchy
b)
Democracy
c)
theocracy
d)
Oligarchy
31.
"Death is a solution to all problems. No man....No problems" Joseph Stalin, former head of state of the USSR
What type of government can you assume based on the quote above does the USSR/Stalin use?
What type of government can you assume based on the quote above does the USSR/Stalin use?
a)
Anarchy
b)
Communist
c)
Monarchy
d)
Dictatorship
32.
This type of government typically has the most freedoms:
a)
Democracy
b)
Oligarchy
c)
Theocracy
d)
constitutional monarchy
33.
which would most likely be true in a totalitarian system?
a)
citizens enjoy great personal freedom
b)
political parties compete actively in national elections
c)
There are few checks and balances on the ruler
d)
private organizations have great influence on government
34.
“Give Venezuela an executive power in the person of a president chosen by the people, and you will have taken a great step toward national happiness. No matter what citizen occupies this office, he will be aided by the Constitution, and being authorized to do good, he can do no harm, because his ministers will cooperate with him only insofar as he abides by the law. If he attempts to infringe upon the law, his ministers will desert him, isolating him from the Republic, and they will bring charges against him in the Senate….” -Simón Bolívar, 1819
which type of government does Simón Bolívar propose for Venezuela?
which type of government does Simón Bolívar propose for Venezuela?
a)
theocracy
b)
democracy
c)
monarchy
d)
dictatorship
35.
Example: Soviet Union – Joseph Stalin; censored all books and articles, citizens are terrorized by police; any opposition is sent to labor camps or killed.
a)
Democracy
b)
Theocracy
c)
Republic
d)
Totalitarian
36.
U.S. law guarantees that rights of all people are ___ under the law.
a)
equal
b)
unequal
37.
Ruler, king/queen/emperor/empress, etc.), inherits power. Rules by divine right- given power to rule by God.
a)
Theocracy
b)
Democracy
c)
Republic
d)
Monarchy
38.
. All citizens in ancient Athens had the right to attend the Assembly, where they could meet in open discussion and cast votes. This situation is an example of
a)
direct democracy
b)
parliamentary democracy
c)
totalitarianism
d)
monarchy
39.
Government run by religious leader/leaders; no separation of church and state.
a)
Theocracy
b)
Democracy
c)
Monarchy
d)
Anarchy
40.
Government which controls every aspect of public and private life.
a)
Republic
b)
Totalitarian
c)
Theocracy
d)
Democracy
41.
People elect representatives to make laws/decisions for them, a government without a monarch.
a)
Anarchy
b)
Republic
c)
Dictator
d)
Monarchy
42.
a)
Federal
b)
Democracy
c)
Autocracy
d)
Oligarchy
43.
When citizens vote on every issue of concern.
a)
Monarchy
b)
Direct Democracy
c)
Representative Democracy
d)
Unitary
44.
Legally recognized member of a country.
a)
civics
b)
citizen
45.
Rule by law. These types of government are not controlled by the whims of a leader, but they are governed by laws that apply to leaders and citizens equally.
a)
Democratic
b)
Authoritarian
46.
Organization, institutions, and individuals who exercise political authority over group of people.
a)
government
b)
civics
47.
The land that once was under water became exposed and created a long land bridge that connected
a)
Asia/Africa
b)
Asia/Europe
c)
North America/South America
d)
North America/Asia
48.
Which group of Americans were brought to the New World against their will?
a)
Irish
b)
Africans
c)
French
d)
English
49.
Equality, liberty, and justice are basic American ____.
a)
civics
b)
values
50.
How does education serve our society?
a)
It requires special skills
b)
It provides products we want
c)
It trains people to do work
d)
It helps people who are in crisis
51.
The opening of the Preamble (We the People of the United States...) demonstrates what basic value?
a)
popular sovereignty
b)
equality
c)
liberty
d)
tolerance
52.
Granting the same benefits to all people regardless of race represents which value
a)
popular sovereignty
b)
equality
c)
liberty
d)
tolerance
53.
Your rights are guaranteed if you follow the law. A fair process is used to handle lawbreakers.
a)
popular sovereignty
b)
equality
c)
liberty
d)
justice
54.
a)
popular sovereignty
b)
justice
c)
liberty
d)
diversity
55.
Which group of people migrated from Asia to North America during the Ice Age?
a)
Native Americans
b)
Russians
c)
Neanderthals
d)
Spanish
56.
Refugees are LEAST likely to originate from
a)
war torn countries
b)
countries recovering from natural disasters
c)
wealthy, democratic countries
d)
Countries with authoritarian dictators
57.
Which immigrant group faced discrimination from many Americans?
a)
Chinese
b)
Irish
c)
Mexican
d)
All of the above
58.
Immigrants have to pay taxes
a)
True
b)
False
59.
Children of illegal immigrants, born in the United States are NOT citizens.
a)
True
b)
False
60.
You can live in the United States legally without being a citizen.
a)
True
b)
False
61.
The process of becoming a citizen takes at least 5 years.
a)
True
b)
False
62.
Which of these is NOT a benefit of being a U.S. citizen?
a)
vote
b)
obtain government benefits
c)
employment with pay raises and vacation time
d)
serve on a jury
63.
The United States is a
a)
Monarchy
b)
Republic
64.
If a government is ruled by a King or Queen, they are a
a)
Monarchy
b)
Republic
65.
A government in which many people make the decisions is most likely a
a)
monarchy
b)
republic
66.
This picture most likely shows a
a)
monarchy
b)
republic
67.
This picture most likely shows a
a)
monarchy
b)
republic
68.
Representatives vote on laws in a
a)
monarchy
b)
republic
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