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Civics 1.11, 2.1 & 2.2 Quiz

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 17mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What amendment to the U.S. Constitution grants citizenship to any person who is born in the United States, the District of Columbia, or American territories? (2.1)

a)

13th Amendment

b)

14th Amendment

c)

15th Amendment

d)

16th Amendment

2.

How does “Rule of Law” affect U.S. government officials and institutions? (1.9)

a)

It prevents government officials and institutions from making their work public.

b)

It requires government officials and institutions to create new laws.

c)

It holds government officials and institutions accountable to the law.

d)

It ensures government officials and institutions are exempt from laws.

3.

What is the legal process for becoming a U.S. citizen? (2.1)

a)

Confederation

b)

Naturalization

c)

Mediation

4.

The U.S. has a two-party political system. What are the two major parties? (2.8)

a)

Republican & Libertarian

b)

Socialist & Communist

c)

Republican & Democratic

d)

I don’t know

5.

Which answer is a qualification for an immigrant to become a U.S. citizen? (2.1)

a)

Must be 21 years of age or older

b)

Must have been a permanent, legal resident for five years

c)

Must be able to read and write in two languages

d)

Must have been a registered voter for at least seven years

6.

Selective Service is a system by which men ages 18 through 25 must register with the U.S. government for military service.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

7.

Tyranny exists when a government or ruler is cruel and oppressive.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

8.

Which characteristic serves as a long-term protection against tyranny AND is the foundation of liberty in the United States? (1.9)

a)

The Rule of Law

b)

The Right to Trial

c)

The Elastic Clause

9.

A legal member of a country is called

a)

a citizen

b)

an American

c)

a comrade

d)

an immigrant

10.

WHAT IS THE DEFINITION OF ANARCHY

a)

RULED BY A KING OR QUEEN

b)

A DIRECT DEMOCRACY

c)

HAVING NO GOVERNMENT/LAW

11.

This figure is a

symbol of the American justice system. What does the blindfold covering the figure’s eyes represent?

a)

equality under the law

b)

separation of powers

c)

checks and balances

d)

natural law

12.

Which of these documents was signed 800+ years ago by King John of England. HINT: It is the oldest example of Rule of Law and limited the powers of a king or queen.

a)

The U.S. Constitution (in 1787)

b)

The English Bill of Rights (in 1689)

c)

The Magna Carta (in 1215)

d)

The Mayflower Compact (in 1620)

13.

WHAT CITY AND STATE DO WE LIVE IN?

a)

Florida, Miami

b)

Miami, Florida

c)

Florida

d)

Miami

14.

A TYRANT IS A LEADER OF WHAT KIND OF GOVERNMENT?

a)

AN ABUSIVE AND UNFAIR GOVERNMENT

b)

A FAIR AND SAFE PLACE WHERE CITIZENS ARE HAPPY

15.

Which statement describes the impact of the rule of law?

a)

State of nature

b)

Checks and balances

c)

Separation of powers

d)

Transparency of institutions