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Worksheets2019 MYA Civics Review
Total questions: 85
Worksheet time: 3hrs 46mins
Guarantees the right to a speedy, impartial public trial in criminal cases with counsel and the right to cross examine.
6th
7th
9th
10th
Rights not listed in other amendments are not necessarily listed in the Bill of Rights.
3rd
4th
5th
9th
Prohibits excessive bail or fines or cruel or unusual punishment
3rd
5th
7th
8th
Guarantees the right to bear arms.
1st
2nd
7th
8th
Prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures.
2nd
3rd
4th
7th
Asserts that powers not delegated to the national government or denied to the states are reserved to the states.
2nd
8th
9th
10th
Prohibits the quartering of soldiers in homes in peacetime.
1st
3rd
5th
6th
Guarantees the freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly and the right to petition government.
1st
4th
9th
10th
Why does the U.S. Supreme Court continue to debate the constitutionality of the death penalty?
Citizens are protected from unreasonable search and seizure
Citizens are protected from cruel and unusual punishment.
Citizens are protected against double jeopardy.
Citizens are protected against unfair trials
Which constitutional principle is applied when police inform suspects of their rights?
due process of law
Eminent domain
double jeopardy
trial by jury
Which of the following is a Fifth Amendment protection?
guarantee of due process and protection against self-incrimination
no cruel and unusual punishment
probable cause
trial by jury
Which of the following is allowed under the First Amendment?
Trial by jury
Freedom to petition government officials
Libel
Creation of an official national religion
According to the Supreme Court, what is the meaning of the right to “the Assistance of Counsel for his defence”?
Anyone who cannot afford to pay a lawyer will not be tried
If an accused person cannot afford a lawyer, the government must pay for one.
Men are entitled to be helped by a lawyer, but not women
An accused person can call on the judge for advice
What constitutional right does this image symbolize?
A. speedy trial
A. trial by peers
A. legal representation
A. peaceable assembly
Requires grand jury indictment for a serious crime, bans double jeopardy, no loss of life, liberty or property without due process of law.
5th
7th
9th
10th
Guarantees the right to jury trial in civil suits involving $20.00 or more.
5th
7th
8th
9th
The fourth amendment prevents soldiers, government agents, and police officers from searching your home or taking your property without a(n):
bail
double jeopardy
indictment
search warrant
What is the significance of the U.S. Supreme Court opinion that words creating a “clear and present danger” are not protected by the First Amendment?
The Constitution limits individual rights
The Constitution safeguards individual rights
The Constitution does not limit individual rights.
The Constitution does not safeguard individual rights.
How did the U.S. Constitution solve a problem created by the Articles of Confederation?
It avoided the issue of states’ rights
It allowed the states to elect representatives
It prevented the amendment of federal laws
It enabled the federal government to collect taxes
Which of the following weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation led to the government not having any money to pay their debts?
There was no national court system.
Congress was not allowed to collect taxes
There was no single leader or group directed by government
Congress had no power to enforce its laws
Why was it difficult to make changes to the Articles of Confederation?
The British government would not allow it
It did not allow Congress to regulate trade
Any changes needed the approval of all 13 states
Congress had no power to collect taxes
The main weakness of the Articles of Confederation that lead to the struggles of many merchants was the:
Inability to regulate trade
The lack of a strong central government
The inability of the central government to tax
The general disorganization of the government
Which of the following did Congress not have the power to do under the Articles of Confederation?
Pass laws
Hold Fundraisers
Ignore debts
Enforce laws
Which of the following events lead to a decision by the colonies to meet and revise the Articles of Confederation?
The Boston Tea Party
Shay’s Rebellion
The Revolutionary War
The Civil War
The uprising of Massachusetts farmers who did not want to lose their farms to pay for heavy state taxes after the American Revolution was known as
Shays Rebellion
The Boston Tea Party
The Civil Rights Movement
The Constitutional Convention
Ultimately, the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation lead to the adoption of:
The Treaty of Paris
The Affordable Care Act
The U.S. Constitution
The Declaration of Independence
The meetings of state delegates in 1787 which lead to the writing of the U.S. Constitution was known as the:
Republican Party
Constitutional Convention
Democratic Party
Senate
Which statement supports the Anti-Federalists in the struggle over ratification of the U.S. Constitution?
The Constitution should limit state government
The Constitution should protect fundamental rights
The Constitution should create a strong national government
The Constitution should prevent the election of amateur politicians
Which statement best reflects the views of an Anti-Federalist?
“I demand a new constitution”
“I support ratification”
“I fear a strong government”
“I oppose a bill of rights”
At the Constitutional Convention, the New Jersey plan proposed:
a two-house legislature
a court system
one vote for each state
a chief executive chosen by the legislature.
Which three rights are guaranteed by the Bill of Rights?
freedom of speech, right to work, right to petition the government.
right to bear arms, right to a speedy trial, right to an education
freedom of speech, right to bear arms, right to a speedy trial
right to vote, right to work, right to a speedy trial
The diagram below describes a cause that led to the writing of the Declaration of Independence... Which action completes the diagram?
Colonial agricultural trade increases
Colonial religious devotion increases
Colonial demand for political change increases
Colonial demand for military assistance increases
The passage below was written by Thomas Paine in his 1776 book, Common Sense. Based on this passage, with which complaint against the king from the Declaration of Independence would Thomas Paine agree?
Persecuting immigrant groups
Taking away religious rights
Taking away political rights
Persecuting racial groups
Which characteristic serves as a long-term protection against tyranny and is a foundation of liberty in the United States?
The commerce clause
The elastic clause
The right to trial
The rule of law
The split of authority among the legislative, executive, and judicial branches to ensure that no one branch has too much power in government is known as:
Checks and Balances
Separation of Powers
Democracy
Tyranny
The freedom of people to possess life, liberty and property is referred to as:
Separation of Powers
Direct Democracy
Checks and Balances
Natural Rights
According to the excerpt, who does the government obtain their just powers from?
The consent of the British
The consent of the Native Americans
The consent of the people being governed
The consent of our allies
According to the excerpt, when do people have the right to abolish, or remove their government and institute a new one?
When it becomes destructive to the rights of the people
Every 300 years or so
Whenever it serves the needs of the people
Whenever it does not do what it is told
Thomas Paine wrote a pamphlet entitled _______ ________ which called for colonists to rebel against the British King’s “violent abuse of power”.
Magna Carta
English Bill of Rights
Common Sense
Social Contract
Which enlightenment thinker came up with the principle of separation of powers?
Thomas Hobbes
Thomas Paine
John Locke
Montesquieu
What were colonists protesting when they dumped 342 chests of tea into the Boston Harbor during the Boston Tea Party?
Over-taxation
Under-taxation
Police Brutality
Slavery
How did the Second Continental Congress respond to British policies?
They started the French Indian War
They chose a committee to write the Declaration of Independence
They passed the Tea Act, allowing a British company to import tea to the colonies without paying taxes
They hired Thomas Paine to write Common Sense
Which legislation by Parliament stated its right to pass laws and make decisions for the colonies?
The Declaratory Act
The Proclamation of 1763
The Stamp Act
The Coercive Acts.
How did the English Bill of Rights change the nature of English government?
It made England a direct democracy
It increased the power of the monarch
It made Parliament more powerful than the monarch.
It set the principle of taxing people in return for having rights
What action were the writers and signers of this document taking?
Starting an unlimited government
Creating a social contract
Starting their natural rights
Declaring independence
Which phrase completes the diagram?
Separation of powers
Economic Freedom
Self-Government
Individual Rights.
John Locke wrote that all people were born with certain God-given rights, among them being the freedom of life, liberty, and property. These rights were known as:
The law of the land
The rule of law
The Mayflower Compact
Natural Rights
Thomas Hobbes believed people entered into an agreement known as a _______ ________, in which people agreed to give up some of their freedom and allow themselves to be ruled by government.
Special Agreement
Social Contract
Settlement
Constitution
The Magna Carta is important because it established the principle of _______________.
Rule of Law
Limited Government
Representative Democracy
Direct Democracy
Which document addressed colonial concerns about English policies?
Declaration of Independence
Mayflower Compact
U.S. Constitution
Bill of Rights
What was the significance of the stamp on the newspaper?
It demonstrated that Parliament ignored the colonists’ media communications.
It demonstrated that Parliament controlled the colonists’ press outlets.
It represented the colonists’ opposition to English tax policies.
It represented the colonists’ fulfillment of English tax policies.
What check does the U.S. Senate have on the president?
overriding vetoes
appointing judges
declaring laws unconstitutional
refusing to confirm appointments
Based on this passage, which constitutional principle does Madison describe?
. . . Montesquieu was guided . . . in saying “There can be no liberty where the legislative and executive powers are united in the same person, or body” . . . he did not mean that these departments ought to have . . . no CONTROL over, the acts of each other.
separation of powers
checks and balances
popular sovereignty
judicial review
Which statement describes a similarity between the state and the federal governments under the U.S. Constitution?
Both levels of government allow for the election of judges.
Both levels of government have the power to ratify treaties.
Both levels of government allow for the collection of taxes.
Both levels of government have the power to appoint ambassadors.
What is the next step in the lawmaking process?
A. The governor signs the bill into law.
A. The bill goes to the Senate for action.
A. The people vote on the bill in an election.
A. The bill goes to the Supreme Court for a hearing.
Which two principles are described in this table?
a. separation of powers and checks and balances
a. separation of powers and popular sovereignty
a. federalism and judicial review
a. federalism and republicanism
Which part of the U.S. Constitution outlines legislative power?
First Amendment
Bill of Rights
Preamble
Article I
Which part of the U.S. Constitution outlines Judicial power?
Article I
Article II
Article III
Article IV
Which part of the U.S. Constitution outlines Executive power?
Article I
Article II
Article III
Article IV
Which list includes roles of the president?
Chief Justice, Commander-in-Chief
Commander-in-Chief, Chief Executive
Speaker of the House, Chief Executive
Speaker of the House, Chief Justice
Which choice best completes the last box in Row 1?
Chief Justice
City Council
Representative
Senator
Which branch of Government has the power to make laws?
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
Federal
Which branch of Government has the power to enforce laws?
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
Federal
Which branch of Government has the power to interpret laws?
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
Federal
Which service completes the Venn diagram?
regulating taxicabs
creating a police force
regulating savings banks
issuing driver licenses
Which basic principle of American government is John Adams describing in this statement?
separation of powers
individual rights
natural laws
civic virtue
What are the names of the two major political parties in the United States today?
Democratic and Republican
Democratic and Libertarian
Socialist and Republican
Socialist and Libertarian
The statement below is from a political party platform.
We, the workers and our allies, need to take power from the hands of the wealthy few, their corporations, and their political operatives.
Which political party’s position is represented in the statement?
Communist
Democratic
Republican
Socialist
Which spending increase would the Democratic Party likely support?
Homeland Security
Space Exploration
Education
Military
In the modern political system, which issue represents a basic disagreement between Republicans and Democrats?
The responsibilities of government
The frequency of national elections
he legality of the U.S. Constitution
The support for the U.S. military soldier
Which is a constitutional requirement to run for Congress?
U.S permanent resident
At least 25 years old
At least 30 years old
U.S citizen
After serving as a U.S. Senator, Laura decided to run for governor of Florida. Liz, Laura’s opponent, claims in court that Laura is not qualified to run. A judge ruled in Liz’s favor. What is the basis for the lawsuit?
a. Laura has never owned land in Florida
a. Laura is not a Florida resident
a. Laura is not yet 40 years old
a. Laura has never voted
Who do lobbyists represent in their attempts to influence government?
Military officers
Elected Officials
Interest Groups
Circuit Judges
Which example represents the media acting as watchdog?
a. A journalist discovers that an office holder held a hearing.
A journalist discovers that an office holder accepted a bribe
a. A journalist discovers that an office holder decided to retire.
a. A journalist discovers that an office holder voted against a bill.
How might a political action committee influence government?
By reporting court procedures
By making political contributions
By investigating illegal business practices
By raising funds to broadcast campaign advertisements.
Based on the government system in the United States, which individual activity is used to directly influence legislative decisions?
Watching political debates on television
Discussing political issues at work
Collecting opinions for a yearbook
Gathering signatures for a petition
Which type of communication is shown in this poster?
Accurate
Biased
Informational
Propaganda
Which source would give the most accurate information about the views held by an incumbent running for Congress?
Special interest group ratings of that Congress member
A television commercial sponsored by a political party
The voting record of the candidate while in Congress
Flyers sent through the mail by the Candidate
The passage below is from a U.S. Supreme Court decision.
"The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has for many years imposed …a “fairness doctrine,” requiring that public issues be presented by broadcasters and that each side of those issues be given fair coverage."
Based on the passage, what is a goal of the FCC regulation?
To limit bias in political communication
To promote bias in political communication
To limit symbolism in political communication
To promote symbolism in political communication
Below is a statement made by Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld.
"…the news media seem to want to carry the negative."
What type of political communication is being referenced in the statement?
Bias
Persusasion
Propaganda
Symbolism
