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CIVICS Sem 1 REVIEW

Total questions: 133

Worksheet time: 2hrs 57mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
How do natural rights, as described in the Declaration of Independence, differ from other rights?
a)
People are born with natural rights.
b)
People can vote to choose natural rights
c)
Natural rights are given only to citizens.
d)
Natural rights come from the government.
2.

According to Thomas Jefferson, the power to rule comes from consent of ____________.

a)

the governed.

b)

God

c)

Parliament.

d)

the king.

3.
What was the purpose of the Declaration of Independence?
a)
to start the American Revolution
b)
to offer a peace settlement to Great Britain
c)
to explain why the colonies were separating from Great Britain
d)
to instruct how a country wins its freedom
4.
Who was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence?
a)
George Washington
b)
Thomas Jefferson
c)
Ben Franklin
d)
Samuel Adams
5.
The Declaration of Independence _____.
a)
declared that the colonists were free from English rule
b)
stated that all men are created equal, with cerain rights
c)
listed grievances that the colonists had against the King of England
d)
all of the above
6.
Who were the men that signed the Declaration?
a)
The members of the Second Continental Congress
b)
The Sons of Liberty
c)
The men who wanted to be president
d)
Important men from Boston
7.
To whom were the signers writing this "break-up letter"?
a)
The world
b)
King George
c)
George Washington
d)
One Republic & Timabland
8.
Why is July 4, 1776 an important date in U.S. history?
a)
Common Sense was published.
b)
The Olive Branch Petition sent to King George III.
c)
The American Revolution ends.
d)
The Declaration of Independence is signed.
9.
Who gives government the ability to govern?
a)
The people
b)
Parliament
c)
The King
d)
The Sons of Liberty
10.
What are unalienable rights?
a)
Rights given to us by government.
b)
Rights granted to us by British Parliament.
c)
Rights King George III gave the colonists after the French and Indian War.
d)
Rights that cannot be taken away by government.
11.
What are three unalienable rights listed in the Declaration of Independence?
a)
Life, Pursuit of Happiness, and Freedom of Speech
b)
Freedom of Religion, Freedom of the Press, Life
c)
Life Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness
d)
Liberty, Right to Bear Arms, and Pursuit of Happiness.
12.
What does the phrase "government gets its power from the consent of the governed" mean?
a)
The government gets it's power from the people. 
b)
The people should do what government wants.
c)
People should always follow unjust laws.
d)
Never trust any government ever.
13.

Who was king of great Britain at the time the colonies adopted the Declaration of Independence?

a)

King George the 2nd

b)

King George the 3rd

c)

King James the 2nd

d)

King James the 3rd

14.
We hold these truths to be self-evident that all men are _____________________________. 
a)
created seperatly
b)
created differently
c)
created equally
d)
created in halfs
15.
The words self-evident means what?
a)
confusing
b)
obvious
c)
wrong
d)
self-aware
16.
Declaration main point 2:  Men are given by God certain ________________
a)
alienable rights
b)
divine rights
c)
unalienable rights
d)
just rights
17.
 Declaration main point 1: All men are created ____________
a)
free
b)
good
c)
equal
d)
the same
18.
Declaration main point 3: We have the ____________ by God to declare independence from England
a)
natural right
b)
un-natural right
c)
basic right
d)
good right
19.
Declaration main point 5: When a government abuses its power the people have the right to _____________ it.
a)
abolish
b)
underthrow
c)
throw
d)
capture
20.
Americans were afraid that a __?__ would lead to tyranny, or oppressive rule.
a)
strong state government
b)
weak government
c)
strong central government
d)
legslature
21.
A system of government in which political power resides with the people.
a)
Autocracy
b)
Democracy
c)
Oligarchy
22.
The king or queen has complete or total power among his or her people.
a)
Absolute Monarchy
b)
Constitutional Monarchy
23.
The king or queen has power that is limited by a constitution and parliament.
a)
Absolute Monarchy
b)
Constitutional Monarchy
24.
1. The voters in a community meet together to make decisions and laws.
2. Suited for smaller communities.
a)
Direct Democracy
b)
Representative Democracy
25.
1. A system of government in which the people elect candidates to make policies and laws for them.
2. This is the type of government that the United States has.
a)
Direct Democracy
b)
Representative Democracy
26.
A few people hold all the power.
a)
Autocracy
b)
Democracy
c)
Oligarchy
27.
• A system of government that one person has absolute power.
• A single ruler (dictator, absolute monarchy)
a)
Autocracy
b)
Democracy
c)
Oligarchy
28.
A representative democracy in which the people's elected deputies (representatives), not the people themselves, vote on legislation.
a)
Socialism
b)
Communism
c)
Olygarchy
d)
Republic
29.
rule by the people
a)
democracy
b)
constitutional monarchy
c)
authoritarian regime
d)
majority rule
30.
an agreement in which the people agree to give up some freedom in exchange for the government's protection of people's rights
a)
social contract
b)
natural rights
c)
majority rule
d)
ideology
31.
Montesquieu believed that the best form of government would have
a)
Direct democracy in which every man voted directly
b)
A intelligent monarchy
c)
Three branches that would check and balance each other
d)
No influence on the economy
32.
rights that government cannot take away
a)
natural rights
b)
social contract
c)
limited government
d)
ideology
33.
the idea that the power of a government can be limited
a)
limited government
b)
direct democracy
c)
constitutional monarchy
d)
public policy
34.
a country with a representative democracy
a)
republic
b)
authoritarian regime
c)
constitutional monarchy
d)
direct democracy
35.
An ___________ is a government run by a king or queen that has complete control.
a)
Anarchy
b)
Absolute Monarchy
c)
Dictatorship
d)
Democracy
36.
Why is the Enlightenment considered a turning point in world history?
a)
The factory system was used to mass-produce goods.
b)
Martin Luther broke away from the Roman Catholic Church.
c)
Europeans changed their thinking about the role of government.
d)
The Columbian exchange occurred.
37.
What are natural rights?
a)
Rights you find in nature
b)
Rights you are born with
c)
Rights you earn as an adult
d)
Rights you learn about in school
38.
Which Enlightenment thinker promoted a balance of power in politics?
a)
John Locke
b)
Baron de Montesquieu
c)
Voltaire
d)
Thomas Hobbes
39.
What is an agreement between people and the government?
a)
Consent
b)
Natural Rights
c)
Social Contract
d)
Voting
40.
The US District Courts have _____ jurisdiction over cases.
a)
original 
b)
appellate
c)
supreme
d)
no
41.
The US Court of Appeals is also known as
a)
US Tax Court
b)
Civil Court
c)
County Court
d)
Circuit Court
42.
When a court has the authority to hear a case they have _____.
a)
jurisdiction
b)
certiorari
c)
probable cause
d)
dominance
43.
The judicial branch of government ___ laws.
a)
Interprets
b)
makes
c)
enforces
d)
none of the above
44.
The fifteen advisors that are in charge of various government departments are known as the
a)
House of Representatives
b)
Secret Service
c)
Camp David
d)
Cabinet
45.
Which of the following is a part of the executive branch?
a)
Speaker of the House
b)
Secretary of State
c)
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
d)
President Pro Tempore
46.
All of the following are appointments the President can make except
a)
Supreme Court Justice
b)
Ambassadors
c)
Cabinet Members
d)
Speaker of the House
47.
All of the following are examples of legislative powers of the president except
a)
pocket veto
b)
appointing judges to the Supreme Court
c)
Sign bills into law
d)
vet
48.
All of these are responsibilities of the Vice President except:
a)
replace the president if he dies or is removed from office
b)
vote on all bills in the Senate
c)
Serve as President of the Senate
d)
Vote on bills in the Senate when there is a tie
49.
A president is limited to __ terms.
a)
2
b)
4
c)
6
d)
unlimited
50.
A president's term lasts __ years.
a)
2
b)
4
c)
6
d)
10
51.
When the president's job is to run the US military, he/she is known as the
a)
chief executive
b)
chief of state
c)
commander in chief
d)
king
52.
All of these are qualifications for a person who is president except:
a)
must be a natural born citizen
b)
must be 35 years old
c)
must have a college degree
d)
must live in the US for at least 14 years
53.
The role of the executive branch is to ___ laws.
a)
make
b)
enforce
c)
interpret
d)
ignore
54.
________, of the US Constutiton, sets up the executive branch of government.
a)
Article 1
b)
Article 2
c)
Article 3
d)
The 25th amendment
55.
A check that the legislative branch has over the executive branch is
a)
they can rule laws that are made unconstitutional
b)
they can veto laws
c)
they approve presidential appointments to the cabinet or federal courts
d)
they can create lower courts
56.
A check that the judicial branch has over the legislative branch is
a)
they can declare laws unconstitutional 
b)
they can impeach the president
c)
they can declare war
d)
they can appoint judges to the Supreme Court
57.
The legislative branch of government is set up in 
a)
Article 1
b)
Article 2
c)
Article 3
d)
Article 4
58.
The decision to make a two house legislature with one house equal and one house based on population was known as the
a)
Compromise of 1850
b)
Great Compromise
c)
3/5 Compromise
d)
Great States plan
59.
All of the following are powers of Congress except ___
a)
borrowing money
b)
regulating commerce/trade
c)
making laws about counterfeiting money
d)
ruling actions of the other two branches unconstitutional.
60.
The clause that allows Congress to make any law that is "necessary and proper" is called the ___.
a)
3/5 Clause
b)
Elastic Clause
c)
Lawmaking Clause
d)
Santa Clause
61.
If a president vetoes a bill, the bill _____.
a)
becomes a law
b)
can still become a law with 2/3 vote of Congress to override the President's veto
c)
is sent to the Supreme Court for approval
d)
dies and goes away
62.
All of these are option the president has when considering a bill except ____.
a)
Sign into law
b)
veto
c)
send it to the Supreme Court
63.
All of the following are examples of powers given to Congress except
a)
declare war
b)
establish a postal system
c)
pardon a person convicted of a federal crime
d)
create courts lower than the Supreme Court
64.
The President of the Senate only votes when ____.
a)
he/she is asked
b)
he/she wants to
c)
the president orders them to
d)
there is a tie
65.
The President of the Senate is also the _____.
a)
Speaker of the House
b)
Vice President
c)
Senate Majority Leaders
d)
Whip
66.
The leader of the House of Representatives is _____.
a)
The President of the Senate
b)
the Speaker of the House
c)
The House Majority leader
d)
the President Pre Tempore
67.
To become a Representative you must be at least ____ years old.
a)
25
b)
30
c)
35
d)
no age requirement
68.
To become a Senator you must be at least ____ years old.
a)
25
b)
30
c)
35
d)
no age requirement
69.
The term for a Representative is ___ years.
a)
2
b)
4
c)
6
d)
8
70.
The term for a Senator is ___ years.
a)
2
b)
4
c)
6
d)
8
71.
There are currently ___ members of the Senate.
a)
100
b)
400
c)
435
d)
535
72.
There are currently ___ members of the House of Representatives.
a)
100
b)
400
c)
435
d)
535
73.
The main responsibility of the legislative branch is to 
a)
make laws
b)
enforce laws
c)
interpret laws
d)
sign treaties
74.
The legislative branch in the US is a ____ legislature.
a)
unicameral
b)
bicameral
c)
tricameral
d)
quadrupalcameral
75.

After a change to the constitution has been proposed by 2/3 of both Houses of Congress, what fraction of the state legislatures must ratify (approve) the amendment before it is added to the U.S. Constitution?

a)

2/3

b)

1/2

c)

3/4

d)

1/3

76.

What fraction of the House of Representatives and Senate must pass a proposed amendment before it goes to the state legislatures for ratification?

a)

2/3

b)

3/4

c)

1/2

d)

1/4

77.

Which amendment is represented in the picture?

a)

15th

b)

19th

c)

23rd

d)

26th

78.

It is difficult to amend the constitution because the framers wanted to make sure _____.

a)

changes were only made when absolutely necessary

b)

no one ever changed the Constitution

c)

hardly anyone got a say

d)

the President got all the say

79.

Changed the voting age from 21 to 18 years of age.

a)

15th Amendment

b)

26th Amendment

c)

23rd Amendment

d)

24th Amendment

80.

Gave citizens the right to vote regardless of race, color, or previous conditions of servitude.

a)

23rd Amendment

b)

24th Amendment

c)

15th Amendment

d)

19th Amendment

81.

Gave women the right to vote

a)

19th Amendment

b)

15th Amendment

c)

23rd Amendment

d)

26th Amendment

82.

Allows citizens to have the right to

speak

a)

Freedom of Assembly

b)

Freedom of Press

c)

Freedom of Religion

d)

Freedom of Speech

e)

Right to Petition

83.

Allows citizens to worship freely

a)

Freedom of Assembly

b)

Freedom of Press

c)

Freedom of Religion

d)

Freedom of Speech

e)

Right to Petition

84.

gives citizens the right to access different sources of information or broadcasts

a)

Freedom of Assembly

b)

Freedom of Press

c)

Freedom of Religion

d)

Freedom of Speech

e)

Right to Petition

85.

gives citizens the right to formally ask for government changes

a)

Freedom of Assembly

b)

Freedom of Press

c)

Freedom of Religion

d)

Freedom of Speech

e)

Right to Petition

86.

gives citizens the right to gather in groups

a)

Freedom of Assembly

b)

Freedom of Press

c)

Freedom of Religion

d)

Freedom of Speech

e)

Right to Petition

87.

Which two amendments declare that no person can be deprived "of life, liberty, or property without due process of law”?

a)

5th Amendment

b)

14th Amendment

c)

15th Amendment

d)

19th Amendment

e)

23rd Amendment

88.

After a change to the constitution has been proposed by 2/3 of both Houses of Congress, what fraction of the state legislatures must ratify (approve) the amendment before it is added to the U.S. Constitution?

a)

2/3

b)

1/2

c)

3/4

d)

1/3

89.

After a change to the constitution has been proposed by 2/3 of both Houses of Congress, what fraction of the state legislatures must ratify (approve) the amendment before it is added to the U.S. Constitution?

a)

2/3

b)

1/2

c)

3/4

d)

1/3

90.
The Fifth Amendment states that a person cannot be
a)
tried for the same crime twice.
b)
forced to give evidence against himself or herself.
c)
deprived of life, liberty, and property without due process of law.
d)
all of the above
91.
According to the Fourth Amendment, the police can search and seize a person's property only if
a)
the neighbors sign a petition.
b)
the chief of police gives permission.
c)
a judge issues a warrant.
d)
the have a written note from your mother. 
92.
Which of these is not allowed, according to the Eighth Amendment?
a)
reasonable bail
b)
reasonable fines
c)
jail terms
d)
cruel punishments
93.
Why was the Ninth Amendment added to the Constitution?
a)
because the framers worried they might have forgotten an important right
b)
because the framers wanted to make clear that basic rights were guaranteed even if they were not stated specifically
c)
because the Bill of Rights had to have ten parts
d)
because the English Bill of Rights listed nine rights
94.
The Tenth Amendment states that
a)
most powers belong to the national government.
b)
powers not given to the national government or prohibited from the states belong to the states or the people.
c)
the people are the source of all government powers.
d)
the states are the most important part of our government system.
95.
A pamphlet published by Thomas Paine in 1776 to convince the American colonists to support becoming independent from England.
a)
Common Law
b)
Common Sense
c)
Compact
d)
Magna Carta
96.
A government document that expanded the powers of the English Parliament and expanded the rights of the people, as well as further limited the rights of the king; written by the members of the English Parliament in 1689
a)
Common Law
b)
English Bill of RIghts
c)
House of Burgess
d)
The Federalist Papers
97.
A government that has been limited in power by a constitution or written agreement.
a)
Limited Monarchy
b)
Anarchy
c)
Coup de tat
d)
Limited Government
98.
A government document that limited the power of the king of England and protected the rights of the nobility; written by the English Nobles in 1215.
a)
Magna Carta
b)
Opus Dei
c)
The Federalist Papers
d)
Common Sense
99.
An agreement between indviduals that created a government that would provide order and protect the rights of the colonists; written by a group of English Puritans in Massachusetts in 1620.
a)
Compact
b)
Mayflower Compact
c)
Mercedes Compact
d)
Habeas Corpus
100.
A concept that those who govern are bound by the laws; no one is above the law.
a)
Law of the Governed
b)
Rule of Law
c)
Personal Responsibility
d)
Self-Government
101.

Match with the meaning

Preamble

a)

gain and keep safe the gifts of freedom and independence

b)

encourage the condition of health and happiness for everyone

c)

The delegates and people living in the United States

d)

do make official and begin this written document of basic laws.

e)

The introduction to the United States Constitution.

102.

Match with the meaning


We the People of the United States,

a)

gain and keep safe the gifts of freedom and independence

b)

encourage the condition of health and happiness for everyone

c)

The delegates and people living in the United States

d)

do make official and begin this written document of basic laws.

e)

The introduction to the United States Constitution.

103.

Match with the meaning


In order to form a more perfect union

a)

to gain and keep peace in the United States

b)

set up a fair system of laws

c)

for all citizens throughout the United States of America

d)

in order to begin a better national government

e)

to create a strong military for protection of all US citizens

104.

Match with the meaning


Establish justice

a)

to gain and keep peace in the United States

b)

set up a fair system of laws

c)

for all citizens throughout the United States of America

d)

in order to begin a better national government

e)

to create a strong military for protection of all US citizens

105.

Match with the meaning


Insure domestic tranquility

a)

to gain and keep peace in the United States

b)

set up a fair system of laws

c)

for all citizens throughout the United States of America

d)

in order to begin a better national government

e)

to create a strong military for protection of all US citizens

106.

Match with the meaning


Provide for the common defense

a)

to gain and keep peace in the United States

b)

set up a fair system of laws

c)

for all citizens throughout the United States of America

d)

in order to begin a better national government

e)

to create a strong military for protection of all US citizens

107.

Promote the general welfare

a)

gain and keep safe the gifts of freedom and independence

b)

encourage the condition of health and happiness for everyone

c)

The delegates and people living in the United States

d)

do make official and begin this written document of basic laws.

e)

The introduction to the United States Constitution.

108.

and secure the blessings of liberty

a)

gain and keep safe the gifts of freedom and independence

b)

encourage the condition of health and happiness for everyone

c)

The delegates and people living in the United States

d)

do make official and begin this written document of basic laws.

e)

The introduction to the United States Constitution.

109.

to ourselves and our posterity

a)

to gain and keep peace in the United States

b)

for ourselves and future generations

c)

for all citizens throughout the United States of America

d)

in order to begin a better national government

e)

to create a strong military for protection of all US citizens

110.

do ordain and establish this Constitution

a)

gain and keep safe the gifts of freedom and independence

b)

encourage the condition of health and happiness for everyone

c)

The delegates and people living in the United States

d)

do make official and begin this written document of basic laws.

e)

The introduction to the United States Constitution.

111.

The __________________ is the highest law in the land.

a)

Articles of Confederation

b)

Declaration of Independence

c)

Constitution

d)

Preamble

112.

Who were the “framers” or “founding fathers” of the United States?

a)

the men who wrote the US Constitution

b)

the men who wrote the “Star Spangled Banner”

c)

the men who fought in the war against England

d)

the men who built the Statue of Liberty

113.
How many states did it require to pass any law through Congress?
a)
5 out of 13
b)
10 out of 13
c)
9 out of 13
d)
2 out of 13
114.
In order to change (amend) the Articles of Confederation,  __________ out of 13 states had to agree. 
a)
9
b)
10
c)
13
d)
15
115.
In the Articles of Confederation, where was most of the government power placed?
a)
The States
b)
The National Government
c)
The Continental Congress
d)
The Legislative Branch
116.

Shays' Rebellion represented...

a)

a success of the Articles of Confederation

b)

a failure of the Articles of Confederation

117.

Who was the president under the articles?

a)

George Washington

b)

Each governor voted on a president

c)

The most senior Senator

d)

There wasn't one

118.
One major problem with the Articles of Confederation is that Congress could not ______ the citizens to raise money.
a)
tax
b)
ask
c)
demand
d)
force
119.
Americans were afraid that a __?__ would lead to tyranny, or oppressive rule.
a)
strong state government
b)
weak government
c)
strong central government
d)
legslature
120.
Which branch of government existed when the Articles of Confederation was created?
a)
Legislative (congress)
b)
Judicial (Supreme court)
c)
Executive (President)
d)
Legislative, Executive, and Judicial
121.

Ultimately, the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation lead to the creation of -

a)

the Treaty of Paris

b)

the Affordable Care Act

c)

the U.S. Constitution

d)

the Declaration of Independence

122.
The Constitution gives the federal government enough power to overpower the states.
a)
Federalists
b)
Anti-Federalists
123.
The Constitution contains no Bill of Rights to protect individual liberties like freedom of speech, trial by jury, and the right against searches and seizues.
a)
Federalists
b)
Anti-Federalists
124.
Nothing in the Constitution says the federal gov. has power to limit people's freedoms in the first place.
a)
Federalists
b)
Anti-Federalists
125.
How old must a person be to apply for citizenship?
a)
21
b)
18
c)
13
d)
16
126.
How long must a person be a permanent resident of the United States before they can apply for naturalization?
a)
5 years
b)
1 year
c)
3 years
d)
7 years
127.
Something you MUST do is called...
a)
a responsibility
b)
a right
c)
a duty
d)
nothing
128.

You must pass a test and an interview as part of the Naturalization Process.

a)

True

b)

False

129.

What is the study of the rights and duties of citizens?

a)

Civics

b)

Economics

c)

Naturalization

d)

Citizenship

130.

An ___________ is a person who comes to the US with the intention of staying permanently and becoming a citizen.

a)

Alien

b)

Immigrant

131.

Martin was born in San Diego, California. He joined the Navy and was sent to Italy. He married Bianca, an American attending college in Italy. Martin and Bianca had a daughter. When Martin left the Navy, he and his family returned to California.


What happened to Martin's daughter?

a)

She was sent back to Italy.

b)

She was granted resident alien status because she had not yet been naturalized.

c)

She was allowed to enter the country because her parents were citizens, even though she was not.

d)

She was allowed to enter the country because she was a citizen.

132.

Below is an excerpt from the 14th Amendment:


"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."


What is the purpose of that excerpt?

a)

Explaining the duties of citizens and states

b)

Defining citizenship of the United States

c)

Protecting the natural rights of immigrants

d)

Limiting the rights of all Americans

133.

There are three paths to citizenship in the United States. What are they?

a)

Law of Blood, Law of Soil, and Selective Service

b)

Law of Mud, Law of Genetics, and Selective Service

c)

Law of Blood, Law of Land, Naturalization

d)

Law of Blood, Law of Soil, and Naturalization

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