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WorksheetsThe 2019 1st Semester Exam Review for Civics
Total questions: 60
Worksheet time: 2hrs 9mins
Which one of the following is a part of the "Process of Naturalization?"
Be a legal resident of the U.S. for 5 years
Marry a U.S. citizen
Work in the U.S. for 5 years
Live in the U.S. capital
Which of the following is a responsibility and a right of citizens?
Paying Taxes
Attending Civic Meetings
Community Service
Voting
Which of the following is a service project that would benefit the common good?
Posting your negative opinions on Facebook
Creating a recycling program for your community
Opening the door for your friend
Watching a political debate on TV
Which of the following is a protection against tyranny?
Rule of Law; no one is above the law
Common Good; actions that benefit the community
Obligations; things citizens are required to do
Responsibilities; things citizens should do
Which of the following is an impact on society according to the "Rule of Law?"
Rule of Law ensures that law is consistently applied to everyone.
Rule of Law means the law does not apply to government leaders.
Rule of Law means the government makes rules called laws.
Rule of Law does not apply to famous people.
The obligations of citizens include obeying laws, defending the nation, serving in court, and ____________.
Voting
Petitioning the Government
Attend Civic Meetings
Paying Taxes
Citizenship responsibilities include attending civic meetings, petitioning the government, voting, and ____________.
Running for office
Paying Taxes
Defending the Nation
Obeying Laws
Which example is NOT a responsibility of citizenship?
volunteering in the community
attending civic meetings
voting in elections
paying taxes
Which one of the following is a part of the "Process of Naturalization?"
Pay a tax to the US federal government and the state you live in
Have your family members write letters of recommendation for you
Know about U.S. history and government & have good moral character
Be rich and powerful
Which one of the following is an obligation of every citizen?
Recycling
Voting in a Presidential Election
Jury duty: to serve on a jury
Writing a Letter to the Governor
What is a direct way to influence legislation by getting many individuals to sign in agreement to an opinion or proposition?
Joining a political party
Signing a petition
Attending civic meetings
Running for office
What do we call a group of people who are concerned with a particular issue and who try to influence legislators to act in their favor?
Media
Interest Group
Lobbyist
Gatekeeper
Which of the following describes a way that interest groups influence government?
By being a gatekeeper
By bringing attention to wrongdoings (act like a watchdog)
By signing petitions
By donating money needed to run an election campaign
Which of the following describes the best way an interest group can influence government?
send a letter to supporters
contribute money to a campaign
write a letter to the newspaper
donate to charity
How can the media influence government?
hire lobbyists
donate to campaigns
investigate and report political wrongdoings
sign petitions
What does the word "bias" mean?
A person's point of view or perspective
A person's age
A person's ability to keep an eye on government
A person voting in an election
What is "an equal regard to all races" known as?
tolerance
discrimination
prejudice
racial equality
What is the method of spreading ideas, information or rumors for the purpose of helping/hurting an institution, a cause, or a person called?
Media
Bias
Symbolism
Propaganda
What are meetings or public forums called where local events, issues, and multiple perspectives can be heard from the citizens?
parent teacher conferences
civic meetings
job interviews
polling booth
Which term means "the use of something (such as an image) to represent ideas or qualities?"
bias
symbolism
propaganda
perspective
Which form of communication is trying to convince you to take action or do something?
symbolism
bias
propaganda
perspective
Which of the following are the two MAJOR political parties of the United States?
Republican and Libertarian
Socialist and Communist
Democratic and Green
Democratic and Republican
Which political party would be most in favor of an increase in spending for education?
Republican Party
Green Party
Democratic Party
Libertarian Party
Which of following is NOT a requirement to run for Florida Governor?
Be at least 30 years old
Take a candidate oath
Live in Florida for 7 years prior to running for office
Be a natural born citizen
Which MAJOR political party believes the government should have less responsibilities?
Democratic Party
Republican Party
Which MAJOR political party believes the government should have more responsibilities?
Democratic Party
Republican Party
How old must someone be to run for the U.S. Senate?
21
25
30
35
Which political party supports the idea of less government spending, lower taxes, fewer government programs, and more personal responsibility?
Democratic Party
Republican Party
Socialist Party
Communist Party
Which political party is in favor of a bigger government that supports equal opportunity, a larger number of government programs, more spending on education, and larger taxes on the wealthy?
Democratic Party
Republican Party
Libertarian Party
Green Party
Which of the following factors makes a candidate most qualified for political office?
Age
Political Experience
Appearance
Kindness
Which portion of the constitution lists the six goals and purposes of the government and explains that the government gets its power from the people?
The Preamble
Article I
Article II
Article III
Which phrase from the Preamble describes where government gets its power from?
"We the People"
"Form a More Perfect Union"
"Secure the Blessings of Liberty"
"Ordain and Establish this Constitution"
Which portion of the constitution establishes the powers and functions of the legislative branch?
The Preamble
Article I
Article II
Article III
Who is the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces?
The Speaker of the House (Legislative)
The President (Executive)
The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court (Judicial)
The Senators (Legislative)
Who plays the role as the Chief Executive?
the Speaker of the House
the president pro tempore
the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
the President of the United States
Who has the power to declare war?
The Legislative Branch
The Executive Branch
The Judicial Branch
Who has the power to override a veto?
The Legislative Branch
The Executive Branch
The Judicial Branch
Who has the power to appoint ambassadors, ministers, & supreme court justices?
The Senate (Legislative)
The House of Representatives (Legislative)
The President (Executive)
The Supreme Court (Judicial)
Which principle does the Supreme Court apply when it declares an act of Congress unconstitutional?
Separation of Powers
Checks and Balances
Advice and Consent
Executive Privilege
Which term describes "the power of the U.S. courts to examine laws or actions and to determine whether such actions are consistent with the U.S. Constitution?"
impeachment
pardoning
overriding a veto
judicial review
What happens to a bill once it has been signed by both the House and the Senate in identical form?
It is sent back to the committees
It is sent to the President
The idea is sent to the representative
It dies
What do we call the clause that states that the U.S. Constitution is the supreme law of the land, and that national laws are supreme over state laws (meaning state laws cannot conflict with national laws)?
Note: This clause is found in Article VI.
Elastic Clause
Supremacy Clause
10th Amendment
Necessary and Proper Clause
Which term below best completes the chart (where the '?' appears)?
Mayor
City Council
Lieutenant Governor
President Pro Tempore
Who has the power to manage public schools and education?
Federal
State
Local
Concurrent
What do we call the powers that are shared by the national, state, and/or local government?
Reserved
Enumerated
Concurrent
Delegated
Which term describes a system of government in which power is divided and shared between national, state, and local government?
Municipality
Federalism
Separation of Powers
Checks and Balances
Which amendment in the Bill of Rights discusses states’ powers?
Note: This amendment reads: ”The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people.”
The First Amendment
The Fifth Amendment
The Tenth Amendment
The Supremacy Clause
After the U.S. House of Representatives has voted on and approved the bill, where will the bill be sent next?
To the Citizens Who Called Their Local Congressman
To the White House for the President to Sign
The Bill Will Die in Committee
The Bill Will Go To The Senate
Who has the power of police enforcement?
Federal
State
Local
Concurrent
Which document establishes the powers of local governments?
The State Constitution
The Bill of Rights
Supremacy Clause
Declaration of Independence
Which term describes "a law enacted by a city or county affecting local affairs such as traffic, noise, and animal control?"
statute
ordinance
federalism
municipality
Which term describes "a principle of the federal government, according to the U.S. Constitution, that allows each branch of government to limit the power of the other branches?"
Separation of Powers
Checks and Balances
Rule of law
Judicial Review
Which of the following was an idea communicated by both John Locke AND Montesquieu?
separation of powers
checks and balances
natural rights
consent of the governed
Which of the following is an idea from the Magna Carta?
We needed a self-government in Massachusetts in 1620
We needed to declare independence from England
We needed to make sure people have the right to a speedy, fair trial
We needed a strong central government with complete power
Which of John Locke's ideas is heavily contained within the Declaration of Independence?
separation of powers
checks and balances
rule of law
natural rights
Which document expressed the concerns of the American colonists?
Magna Carta
Mayflower Compact
Declaration of Independence
Articles of Confederation
Which term below is known as "an agreement between people in a society and their government?"
natural law
separation of powers
social contract
self-government
According to the Declaration and the idea of "self-government," where should the government get its power?
The government leaders
The Stamp Act
The people
The president
"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness."
Which document includes the quote above?
U.S. Constitutution
Declaration of Independence
English Bill of Rights
Articles of Confederation
Which of the following describes an act imposed upon the American colonists that all printed materials had to be taxed and sparked great opposition from the colonists?
Mayflower Compact
Stamp Act
Boston Massacre
Magna Carta
