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Civics Midyear Review

Total questions: 88

Worksheet time: 1hrs 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The idea that humans are born with rights, such as life, liberty, and property and that people create governments to protect those rights.

a)

social contract

b)

inalienable rights

c)

natural rights

d)

sovereign

2.

An agreement among the people to set up a government and obey its laws.

a)

social contract

b)

natural rights

c)

Magna Carta

d)

English Bill of Rights

3.

A condition in which no governments or laws existed at all. This is the basis of natural rights philosophy.

a)

social contract

b)

natural rights

c)

oligarchy

d)

state of nature

4.

A period in European history(1700s) when people thought they should use reason to free themselves from ignorance and superstition in order to become enlightened.

a)

The Renaissance

b)

The Reformation

c)

The Scientific Revolution

d)

The Enlightenment

5.

This English philosopher believed that absolute power could resolve problems.

a)

Hobbes

b)

Locke

c)

Rousseau

d)

Montesquieu

6.

English philosopher who explained that people have natural rights and that the government is formed to protect those rights.

a)

Hobbes

b)

Locke

c)

Rousseau

d)

Montesquieu

7.

A philosopher who believed that society threatened natural rights and freedoms.

a)

Hobbes

b)

Locke

c)

Rousseau

d)

Montesquieu

8.

He believed that if the government is not fulfilling their duty then citizens have the obligation to rebel.

a)

Hobbes

b)

Locke

c)

Rousseau

d)

Montesquieu

9.

This French philosopher believed that the best form of government had separation of executive, legislative, and judicial powers.

a)

Hobbes

b)

Locke

c)

Rousseau

d)

Montesquieu

10.

He believed in a system of checks & balances within a government.

a)

Hobbes

b)

Locke

c)

Rousseau

d)

Montesquieu

11.

Citizens are involved with the day-to-day work of governing the country and participate in lawmaking or acts

a)

democracy

b)

direct democracy

c)

representative democracy

d)

oligarchy

12.

A government where citizens elect leaders to represent their rights and interests in government

a)

republic

b)

direct democracy

c)

representative democracy

d)

anarchy

13.

A document in England that granted certain civil rights and liberties to English Nobles.

a)

English Boll of Rights

b)

Mayflower Compact

c)

Habeas Corpus Act

d)

Magna Carta

14.

When the Pilgrims were blown off course and created and agreed to create a new government and to follow its rule

a)

Mayflower Compact

b)

Social Contract

c)

Magna Carta

d)

English Bill of Rigths

15.

This document expanded the rights of the English Parliament and the people, while limiting the power of the king.

a)

Magna Carta

b)

Social Contract

c)

Cato's Letters

d)

English Bill of Rights

16.

The British legislature that consists of two houses: the House of Commons representing the people and the House of Lords, representing the nobility.

a)

Congress

b)

Parliament

c)

Supreme Court

d)

Buckingham Palace

17.
According to the Declaration of Independence, what are the inalienable rights?
a)
Laws of nature
b)
Life, liberty, and equality
c)
Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
d)
separate and equal stations
18.
What law required the colonists to house and feed British troops in the American colonies?
a)
Quartering Act
b)
Townshend Acts
c)
Tea Act
d)
Stamp Act 
19.

What is the name of the act that the British passed as punishment for the Boston Tea Party, which closed the port of Boston until damages from the Boston Tea Party were paid?

a)

The Quartering Act

b)

The Stamp Act

c)

The Townshend Act

d)

The Intolerable/ Coercive Acts

20.

What did the Writs of Assistance under the Townshend Act do?

a)

Taxed goods like glass and paint

b)

Created a committee to review taxes

c)

Allowed the British to search for smuggling without evidence

d)

Allowed the British to arrest Colonist without due cause

21.

The primary reason the Iroquois formed a confederacy was to

a)

improve trade

b)

hunt more efficiently

c)

promote peace

d)

improve travel

22.

The main job of the Great Council was to

a)

organize religious festivials

b)

decide the guilt or innocence of an accused person

c)

make laws for the confederacy

d)

perform marriage ceremonies

23.

When making a decision, a chief's most important consideration was

a)

the Great Law of Peace

b)

the wishes of the clan mother

c)

the will of his nation's people

d)

the needs of future generations

24.

Which was a difference between the Constitution and the Articles of Confederation

a)

The constitution gave the federal government the power to collect taxes.

b)

The constitution provided for the direct election of the president by voters

c)

The constitution made the amendment process more difficult

d)

The constitution increased the power of the states.

25.

Which statement would an Anti-Federalist most strongly support?

a)

Ending slavery in the Western territories

b)

Acquisition of lands from France and Spain

c)

Sharing of power between the federal and state governments

d)

Limitations placed on the power of state governments

26.
The first ten amendments of The Constitution are called
a)
The declaration of rights
b)
The Bill of Rights
c)
The declaration of independence
d)
RAPPS
27.
The Great Compromise accomplished which of the following? 
a)
Created a one house legislature
b)
Postponed the conversation about slavery
c)
Added the Bill of Rights 
d)
Created a two house legislature
28.
What was the result of the Great Compromise?
a)
Representation in Congress was based upon population.
b)
Two houses were created, one with equal representation and the other with representation based on population
c)
Representation in Congress was equal.
d)
Two houses were created, both with representation based on population.
29.
How many slaves were counted for representation and taxation?
a)
Every slave was counted.
b)
Out of 4 slaves, only 3 were counted.
c)
Out of 100 slaves, only 3 were counted.
d)
Out of 5 slaves, only 3 were counted.
30.
Amendment 1 protects a person's right to
a)
A trial by jury in civil cases
b)
Right to beat arms
c)
Freedom of Assembly, Press, Speech, Religion and Petition
31.

What does the Executive Branch do?

a)

Makes laws

b)

Enforces laws

c)

Interprets the law

d)

Studies the law

32.

What are the qualifications to become President?

a)

at least 35 years old

b)

at least 40 years old

c)

natural born citizen

d)

live in U.S. 14 years

e)

live in U.S. 16 years

33.

What are the executive branch's checks on the legislative branch?

a)

Appoint Judges

b)

Suggest laws

c)

Veto bills

d)

Federal Pardon

e)

Declare war

34.

What is the electoral college?

a)

An esteemed college that is hard to get accepted to

b)

Method of indirectly voting for the President

c)

A college only for those who get elected in our country

d)

Method of directly voting for the President

35.

To reject a bill that has been passed

a)

impeach

b)

veto

c)

cabinet

d)

electoral college

36.

to bring to trial a public official accused of committing a crime or engaging in misconduct while in office

a)

impeach

b)

pocket veto

c)

veto

d)

cabinet

37.

What were the first two political parties?

a)

Federalist

b)

Democratic - Republican

c)

Republican

d)

Whig

38.

The federal government can do whatever is “necessary and proper” to fulfill their job description for the good of the people

a)

Loose interpretation of the US Constitution

b)

Strict interpretation of the US Constitution

c)

Strong interpretation of the US Constitution

d)

Weak interpretation of the US Constitution

39.

Federalist believed in all of the following EXCEPT

a)

a strong central government

b)

an economy based on manufacturing and industry

c)

importance of supporting the British

d)

a strict interpretation of the Constitution

40.

Why was the electoral college created?

a)

To protect small states

b)

To limit tyranny with majority rule

c)

To protect large states

d)

To create a republic

41.

What determines the number of electoral votes per state?

a)

number of representatives in Congress

b)

number of representatives in the House of Representatives

c)

Population size after each census

d)

Number decided by each states Constitution

42.

How many electoral votes are needed in order to win the presidency?

a)

270

b)

200

c)

538

d)

271

43.

Can you win the presidency without the popular vote?

a)

true

b)

false

44.

What are the diplomatic powers of the president?

a)

Represents the US internationally

b)

Approves treaties

c)

Appoints ambassadors

d)

Declares wars

45.

What are the judicial powers the president has?

a)

appoints Supreme Court judges

b)

can pardon

c)

can declare a law unconstitutional

d)

can appoint circuit court judges

46.

Who created the first cabinet?

a)

Washington

b)

Jefferson

c)

Adams

d)

Hamilton

47.

What is the Secretary of State is responsible for?

a)

planning and carrying out the nation's foreign policy

b)

managing the armed forces

c)

supervising trade and US business

d)

directs the overall energy plan for the nation

48.

What is the Secretary of Defense is responsible for?

a)

planning and carrying out the nation's foreign policy

b)

managing the armed forces

c)

Directs services for armed forces veterans

d)

manages America's defenses against terrorist attacks

49.

The Attorney General does all of the following EXCEPT:

a)

Responsible for the Justice Department

b)

Chief legal counsel to the President

c)

Prosecutes cases involving the US government

d)

Declares laws unconstitutional

50.
What two men never got along and ended up creating America's first political parties?
a)
Thomas Jefferson and John Adams
b)
John Adams and Alexander Hamilton
c)
Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr
d)
Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton
51.

Powers specifically given to Congress in the Constitution; including the power to collect taxes, coin money, regulate foreign and interstate commerce, and declare war.

a)

enumerated powers

b)

filibuster

c)

writ of habeas corpus

d)

bicameral legislature

52.

Congress may make all laws that shall be necessary and proper for carrying out the other powers that the Constitution grants Congress

a)

writ of habeas corpus

b)

General Welfare clause

c)

Necessary and Proper Clause

d)

impeach

53.

proposed law being considered by a lawmaking body

a)

bill

b)

political party

c)

filibuster

d)

impeach

54.

the presiding officer of the House of Representatives

a)

President pro tempore

b)

Minority leader

c)

Speaker of the House

d)

Vice President

55.

the official who presides over the Senate in the vice president's absence

a)

President pro tempore

b)

Speaker of the House

c)

Vice President

d)

Minority leader

56.

people represented by members of a lawmaking body

a)

political parties

b)

Speaker of the House

c)

constituents

d)

President pro tempore

57.

How many members are in the House of Representatives?

a)

100

b)

400

c)

435

d)

235

58.
If the President wants to nominate someone for a position such as Secretary of State or Supreme Court Justice, the Senate must approve that appointment. Which principle does this illustrate?
a)
Popular Sovereignty 
b)
Limited Government
c)
Checks and Balances
d)
Separation of Powers
59.

Congress may override a presidential veto with a

a)

a. majority vote.

b)

b. three-quarters vote.

c)

c. two-thirds vote.

d)

d. unanimous vote.

60.

What do we call it when Congress stretches it powers to meet new needs?

a)

a. Ex Post Facto Laws

b)

b. Impeach

c)

c. Bill of Attainder

d)

d. Elastic Clause

61.

Which of the following is not a power of congress?

a)

a. Declare War

b)

b. Negotiate Peace Treaties

c)

c. Coin and print money

d)

d. Maintain the Army

62.

The term for an HOR representative is how long?

a)

2

b)

4

c)

6

63.

What are 3 qualifications in House?

a)

30 years, citizen for 9 years, and reside in state

b)

25 years, citizen for 7 years, and reside in state

c)

20 years, citizen for 7 years, and reside in the US

d)

25 years, citizen for 14 years, and reside in US

64.

How long is the term for a US Senator?

a)

2

b)

4

c)

6

65.

How many Senators does each state get?

a)

2

b)

4

c)

6

66.

What is the next step in the lawmaking process after a bill goes to committee?

a)

The President signs the bill

b)

The bill is sent to the Senate

c)

The bill is sent to a conference committee

d)

The bill is debated on the floor of the house

67.
Legislative process in which a voting area is divided so that one group or political party has an advantage in elections.
a)
Incumbent
b)
Speaker of the House
c)
Quorum
d)
Gerrymander
68.
Various tactics (usually long speeches) aimed at defeating a bill in a legislative body by preventing a final vote; associated with the US Senate.
a)
Filibuster
b)
Censure
c)
Cloture
69.
How many branches of government are there?
a)
Five
b)
Two
c)
Three
d)
Four
70.
What is the job of the legislative branch?
a)
to carry out the laws
b)
to declare war
c)
to make the laws
d)
to decide all the laws
71.
An idea for a law can come from
a)
the President
b)
Constituents
c)
Interest Groups
d)
All of the Above
72.
In order for a bill to pass the House or Senate, it must get a ______________ vote. 
a)
2/3
b)
3/5
c)
majority
d)
3/4
73.

Where can a bill be filibustered?

a)

The White House

b)

The House of Representatives

c)

The Senate

d)

The Wild West

74.
Gerrymandering changes political districts to favor who?
a)
Political Parties
b)
Senators
c)
Citizens
d)
Gerry
75.

What can the President once he/she receives a bill from Congress?

a)

Sign it

b)

Veto it

c)

Ignore it

d)

Edit it

76.

What is necessary for a pocket veto to occur?

a)

The president ignores the bill

b)

Congress is not in session

c)

President vetoes the bill

d)

President signs the bill

77.
What are the courts above the trial court called?
a)
remanding courts
b)
appellate courts
c)
affirming courts
d)
panels
78.
When the judge takes the case back to the trial court to start over, this is....
a)
affirm
b)
reverse
c)
appeal
d)
remand
79.
Which court hears cases for the first time?
a)
appellate court
b)
trial court
c)
supreme court
80.
Which court reviews trial court's decision for errors?
a)
appellate court
b)
trial court
c)
supreme court
81.
How many justices are in the supreme court?
a)
9
b)
12
c)
8
d)
the number varies
82.
What is the power of deciding what is constitutional?
a)
executive review
b)
judicial review
c)
constitutional review
d)
appeal
83.
What are civil cases?
a)
cases relating to the rights of citizens
b)
cases relating to crimes
84.
What are criminal cases?
a)
cases relating to citizens' rights
b)
cases relating to crimes
85.

Which court case established Judicial Review?

a)

Plessy v. Ferguson

b)

In re Gault

c)

Tinker v. Des Moines

d)

Marbury v. Madison

86.

Which of the following was the focus of Plessy v. Ferguson?

a)

Due process rights

b)

Freedom of speech

c)

Judicial Review

d)

Separate but equal

87.
This Supreme Court case established students have a first amendment right to freedom of SPEECH as long as it doesn't cause a disruption.
a)
Brown v. Board of Education, Topeka Kansas
b)
Tinker v. DesMoines
c)
Hazelwood School District v. Kuhlmeier
d)
Gideon v Wainwright
88.

Suspects cannot be questioned (interrogated) until they are informed of their rights (right to remain silent, right to an attorney, etc.)

a)

Brown v Board of Education

b)

Miranda v Arizona

c)

Tinker v Des Moines

d)

Bush v Gore

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