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WorksheetsQuarter 1 Assessment Review Game
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Which one of these obligations allows the government to draft young men between the ages of 18 - 25 into the military to defend our nation in a time of war?
Selective Service
Jury Duty
Paying a ticket
Staying informed about national issues
The above image is an example of which civic responsibility?
Volunteering at a soup kitchen
Bench Trial
Selective Service
Jury Duty
Last week the City of Sanford held elections to decide who was going to be the next mayor. Only 30% of those eligible to vote in the city actually went out to cast their vote. Now the new mayor on his first day has created a policy that residents hate!!! Based on what you read, in which way did civic participation impact society?
The low voter turnout still accurately represented the desires of the citizens.
The citizens fulfilled their responsibilities but were surprised by the mayor’s policies.
The low participation of citizens in the election led to unwanted policies
The elected mayor took advantage of his office by becoming corrupt.
Which option presents a clear point of view?
Bias
Metaphor
Propaganda
Symbolism
The image below is a form of what?
Propaganda
Bias
Fact
Advertisement
The poster above was placed in public buildings, businesses and schools by a civil rights group. What is a long term policy goal of the interest group?
electing candidates
regulating elections
influencing political appointments
improving citizens’ lives
Which concept states that "No one is above the law"?
Separation of Powers
Rule of Law
Checks & Balances
Social Contract
The figure above symbolizes justice. What does the blindfold covering the figure's eyes represent?
equality under the law
natural law
checks and balances
separation of powers
"To no one will we sell, to no one will
we refuse or delay, right or justice."
The statement below is from the Magna Carta written in 1215. Which political principle justifies this statement?
The right to trial protects political institutions.
The rule of law guarantees fair legal treatment.
Checks and balances prevent tyranny in government.
Separation of powers permits shared government authority.
When the the President uses his veto power to reject a bill from the Legislative Branch, this is example of what principle?
executive privilege
advice and consent
separation of powers
checks and balances
Why does the U.S. Constitution include checks and balances and the separation of powers?
To make and enforce laws
To limit the government
To elect representatives
To appoint justices
Which principle was included into the U.S. Constitution to ensure that power was not held in one single body of government and prevent tyranny?
Separation of Powers
Checks and Balances
Limited Government
Democracy
In which article of the U.S. Constitution is the power of the Legislative Branch outlined?
Article III
Article II
Article V
Article I
Which list includes roles of the president?
Commander-in-Chief, Chief Executive
Chief Justice, Commander-in-Chief
Speaker of the House, Chief Executive
Speaker of the House, Chief Justice
The statement above is from a congressional document, July 27, 1974. How have similar statements influenced modern congressional actions?
presidential veto
presidential election
presidential nomination
presidential impeachment
