WorksheetsCivics MYA Review
Total questions: 45
Worksheet time: 53mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
How did the British government respond to the colonial concerns expressed during the Boston Tea Party?
a)
It passed the Intolerable Acts, closing the Boston Harbor
b)
It recognized colonial grievances and agreed not to pass any more taxes
c)
It declared the colonist to be in open rebellion and outside of the King's protection
d)
It ordered troops to fire on colonial demonstrators in a public square of Boston.
2.
Which idea in the Declaration of Independence did John Locke inspire?
a)
right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
b)
right to a speedy trial with a jury of one’s peer
c)
separation of powers
d)
freedom of speech
3.
Which statement explains the purpose of the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution?
a)
It defines the responsibilities of the three branches of government.
b)
It creates a domestic policy for the federal government
c)
It establishes the rights and responsibilities to citizens.
d)
It outlines the goals of the U.S. Constitution.
4.
What does the blindfold covering the figure’s eyes represent?
a)
equality under the law
b)
separation of powers
c)
checks and balances
d)
natural law
5.
“At least twice a week there is a traffic accident on the corner of my school which is located in the city of Pretty Springs. The school would like a new traffic light to be installed at the dangerous intersection.
”What level of government should handle this issue?
”What level of government should handle this issue?
a)
the school board
b)
the local level
c)
the state level
d)
the federal level
6.
What was the impact of Shay's Rebellion on the need for a Constitutional government?
a)
The rebellion demonstrated unity among the states.
b)
The rebellion demonstrated the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation
c)
The rebellion demonstrated the growing disloyalty of Americans
d)
The rebellion demonstrated the need for a Parliamentary Monarchy.
7.
“My Mother is from Canada and my father is a United States Citizen who lived in the United States for over twenty five years and is a U.S. Marine.
I was born in Canada, By which means would this person be a U.S. citizen?
I was born in Canada, By which means would this person be a U.S. citizen?
a)
Law of Soil
b)
Law of Blood
c)
Naturalization
d)
Immigration
8.
What is the responsibility of appellate courts?
a)
to start the jury trial process over again
b)
to decide if the lower court made errors
c)
to provide the final verdict in a trial
d)
to interview the witnesses in a case
9.
Below is the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution:
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We the people of the United States, in order to form a more perfect union, establish justice, insure domestic tranquility,provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.
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Why does the Preamble begin with the phrase, "We the People'?
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We the people of the United States, in order to form a more perfect union, establish justice, insure domestic tranquility,provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.
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Why does the Preamble begin with the phrase, "We the People'?
a)
To indicate that the national government has limited powers.
b)
To indicate that the states have been associated with a confederation.
c)
To indicate that federal power is separated among three branches
d)
To indicate that the American people are the ultimate source of its authority.
10.
Why was the U.S. Constitution amended to abolish poll taxes?
a)
To permit more eligible citizens to buy property.
b)
To permit resident aliens to buy property.
c)
To permit more eligible citizens to vote.
d)
To permit resident aliens to vote.
11.
What is a characteristic of U.S. citizenship according to the Fourteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution?
a)
lived in the United States for twenty years
b)
born or naturalized in the United States
c)
owns property in the United States
d)
employed in the United States
12.
Which of the following can vote on ratification of amendment to the U.S. Constitution?
a)
president and vice president
b)
state supreme courts
c)
state legislatures
d)
federal courts
13.
The scenario below involves the qualifications to become president.
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You decide to run in the next presidential election. You are a 42 year-old college graduate. You were born in Canada, butyou became a U.S. citizen at age 18. You volunteer frequently in your community. You ask your friend if you would bequalified to run for president, and your friend says you would not be qualified.
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Why is your friend correct?
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You decide to run in the next presidential election. You are a 42 year-old college graduate. You were born in Canada, butyou became a U.S. citizen at age 18. You volunteer frequently in your community. You ask your friend if you would bequalified to run for president, and your friend says you would not be qualified.
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Why is your friend correct?
a)
You have no previous political experience.
b)
You are not a natural-born citizen.
c)
You are not a lawyer.
d)
You are too young.
14.
The duties of American citizens include obeying laws, paying taxes, defending the nation, serving in court, and
a)
attending church.
b)
attending school.
c)
volunteering.
d)
voting.
15.
What are natural rights?
a)
agreements among people relating to their government
b)
freedoms people possess relating to life, liberty, and property
c)
ideas about freedom that were first discussed in the American colonies
d)
rights reserved only for monarchs
16.
The Magna Carta is important for establishing which of the following?
a)
an agreement for governing the colony of Plymouth
b)
the principle of limited government
c)
the scientific discoveries of the Enlightenment
d)
the Virginia Company
17.
What replaced the Articles of Confederation?
a)
Articles of Confederation - part 2
b)
Declaration of Independence
c)
United States Constitution
d)
First Continental Congress Papers
18.
Congress is made up of two houses, which one is based on population?
a)
House of Burgesses
b)
Senate
c)
House of Representatives
d)
Continental Congress
19.
Which word refers to "two houses" in Congress?
a)
unicameral
b)
bicameral
c)
tricameral
d)
quadricameral
20.
While the media sometimes uses misleading information called propaganda, more often it uses bias, which means –
a)
Broadcasting different points of view
b)
Separating fact from opinion
c)
Favoring one side over the other
d)
Rising campaign costs
21.
An organized group of people who share similar political views and work to influence government.
a)
political party
b)
party platform
c)
public policy
d)
majority party
22.
For what reason does separation of powers exist?
a)
To limit any one branch from too much power/control
b)
To ensure that the citizens can participate in gov.
c)
To ensure that the monarch has the power
23.
"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 which amendment?
a)
13th
b)
14th
c)
15th
d)
12th
24.
Obeying the law, paying taxes, and serving in court are examples of a citizen's —
a)
duties
b)
liberties
c)
responsibilities
d)
individual rights
25.
All of the following are duties EXCEPT —
a)
serving on a jury or as a witness in court
b)
serving in the armed forces if called
c)
paying taxes
d)
voting
26.
Carlos was naturalized in 2009. This means that he —
a)
was born in the United States
b)
was denied the right to vote
c)
was granted the rights of United States citizenship
d)
was asked to leave the United States
27.
What occurred in 1776?
a)
Writing of the English Bill of Rights
b)
Writing of the Articles of Confederation
c)
Writing of the Declaration of Independence
d)
Writing of the U.S. Constitution
28.
The final clause of Article I, Section 8, gives Congress the power to make all laws that are "necessary and proper" to fulfill its other responsibilities. What name is sometimes given to this clause?
a)
Ex Post Facto Clause
b)
Elastic Clause
c)
Writ of habeas corpus Clause
d)
Bill of Attainder Clause
29.
Which name is given to the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution?
a)
Reserved Powers
b)
Articles of Confederation
c)
Civil War Amendments
d)
Bill of Rights
30.
The diagram above provides details about the U.S. court system. Which court completes the diagram?
a)
Florida Supreme Court
b)
Court martial
c)
U.S. District Court
d)
U.S. County Court
31.
The passage above is from the Fourteenth Amendment. What is an additional way for a person to have U.S. citizenship?
a)
by treaty agreements
b)
by purchasing citizenship
c)
by having valuable work skills
d)
by having U.S. citizens as parents
32.
Police entered Mr. Anderson's home without a warrant and without "probable cause." Which constitutional right of Mr. Anderson was violated?
a)
The Fifth Amendment right against double jeopardy.
b)
The Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination.
c)
The Fourth Amendment right against unreasonable searches.
d)
The Sixth Amendment right against cruel and unusual punishments.
33.
Enlightenment philosopher who believed people had natural rights of life, liberty, and property.
a)
John Locke
b)
Montesquieu
c)
Rousseau
d)
Voltaire
34.
Enlightenment philosopher who believed to limit government, that it should be divided into separate branches that shared power.
a)
John Locke
b)
Montesquieu
c)
Rousseau
d)
Voltaire
35.
What are the two major political parties in the United States?
a)
Democratic and Republican
b)
Reform and Green
c)
American and Bull-Moose
d)
Democratic-Republican and Whigs
36.
Which branch of government can "check" the power of the legislative branch by vetoing any bill it passes?
a)
Legislative
b)
Judicial
c)
Executive
37.
Which branch of government's powers are "balanced" because they are appointed by the president and approved by the Senate?
a)
Legislative
b)
Judicial
c)
Executive
38.
What is the branch of the government that interprets the laws and includes the supreme court?
a)
Legislative Branch
b)
Executive Branch
c)
Judicial Branch
39.
What is the core purpose of a Political Action Committee (PAC)?
a)
to train people to work at the polls on Election Day
b)
to raise money to contribute to political campaigns
c)
to design ballots for congressional elections
d)
to establish the rules for candidate debates
40.
The Mayflower Compact was a
a)
document that limited the power of the monarchy.
b)
letter that the colonists sent to King George III.
c)
pamphlet written by Thomas Paine.
d)
written plan for government.
41.
What was the original purpose of the Constitutional Convention?
a)
to draft a national bill of rights
b)
to fix the Articles of Confederation
c)
to prepare an agreement to limit excessive taxing by the states
d)
to review and ratify the constitutions of individual states
42.
Which Article explains the Constitutional Amendment process?
a)
Article I
b)
Article IV
c)
Article III
d)
Article V
43.
Who led the farmers in rebellion against the government of Massachusetts?
a)
Daniel Shays
b)
the Government
c)
all of the farmers were leaders
d)
Thomas Hobbes
44.
The federal system of government __________ .
a)
is led by a king
b)
gives all the power to the national government
c)
divides power between the national and state governments
d)
gives all the power to the states
45.
America's first plan of government was called _________ .
a)
the US Constitution
b)
the Bill of Rights
c)
the Articles of Confederation
d)
the Magna Carta
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