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WorksheetsCivics (Pre-Test)
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 6hrs 15mins
What are the two main types of government?
Monarchy and Dictatorship
Monarchy and Democracy
Democracy and Dictatorship
Democratic and Nondemocratic
What document separated the colonies from Great Britain so that they could form an independent country?
The Declaration of Independence
The Articles of Confederation
The Constitution
The Bill of Rights
What was the first plan of government that the Continental Congress adopted?
The Declaration of Independence
The Articles of Confederation
The Constitution
The Bill of Rights
What is the system of government that divides powers between national and state governments?
Federalism
Federalists
Anti-Federalists
Anti-Federalism
What tiny ship was responsible for influencing the framers of the constitution?
Santa Maria
Magna Carta
Mayflower
Pinta
Which of the following is not a goal of the Constitution?
Limited Government
Majority Rule with Minority Rights
Power of the People
To declare independence agaisnt Great Britain
What do you call powers given to the federal government by the Constitution?
Delegated Powers
Reserved Powers
Concurrent Powers
What do you call powers held by the states?
Delegated Powers
Reserved Powers
Concurrent Powers
What do you call powers the federal and state government share?
Delegated Powers
Reserved Powers
Concurrent Powers
How many branches of government are there?
Two
Three
Four
One
What do you call the system that ensures equal distribution and limits of powers?
Checks and Balances
Judicial Review
Veto
Ratification
What document has endured the changes of time?
The Constitution
The Bill of Rights
The Articles of Confederation
Mayflower Compact
Freedom of Religion, Press, Speech, Assembly and Petition are all part of which amendment?
1st Amendment
13th Amendment
5th Amendment
10th Amendment
Which two amendments extended civil rights? (Choose Two)
13th Amendment
1st Amendment
10th Amendment
14th Amendment
What do you call a group of citizens with similar views on public issues?
Political Party
Nomination Party
Candidate Party
Coalition
What type of party system does the United States have?
One Party System
Two Party System
Multiparty System
In the United States which of the two major parties want government to be more involved?
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Independent Parties
None of the following
In the United States which of the two major parties want government to be less involved?
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Independent Parties
None of the following
What is the main purpose of the Electoral College?
It's a place where Electors can casts their votes
It's a place where Electors can get an education
It's a place where the people can casts their votes
It's a place where candidates can be nominated
Which of the following is not something that shapes public opinion?
Newspapers
Television
Internet
Telephones
How are interest groups similar to political parties?
Their main purpose is to elect candidates
They main purpose is to influence government
Their main purpose is to elect representatives
Which document forbids any state to deny a citizen the right to vote on the basis of race, color, or sex?
The Constitution
The Mayflower Compact
The Articles of Confederation
The Bill of Rights
What is considered an early method of voting?
Voice vote
Lever machines
Punchcards
Electronic systems
What is the most important responsibility of a U.S. Citizen?
Voting
Paying Taxes
Collecting Benefits
Working
Which of the following is NOT a way that citizen can take part in the political system?
Speaking out on public issues
Working on political campaigns
Voting
Securing a job
