WorksheetsCivics 1.11, 2.1 & 2.2 Quiz
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 17mins
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)
13th Amendment
14th Amendment
15th Amendment
16th Amendment
How does “Rule of Law” affect U.S. government officials and institutions? (1.9)
It prevents government officials and institutions from making their work public.
It requires government officials and institutions to create new laws.
It holds government officials and institutions accountable to the law.
It ensures government officials and institutions are exempt from laws.
What is the legal process for becoming a U.S. citizen? (2.1)
Confederation
Naturalization
Mediation
The U.S. has a two-party political system. What are the two major parties? (2.8)
Republican & Libertarian
Socialist & Communist
Republican & Democratic
I don’t know
Which answer is a qualification for an immigrant to become a U.S. citizen? (2.1)
Must be 21 years of age or older
Must have been a permanent, legal resident for five years
Must be able to read and write in two languages
Must have been a registered voter for at least seven years
Selective Service is a system by which men ages 18 through 25 must register with the U.S. government for military service.
TRUE
FALSE
Tyranny exists when a government or ruler is cruel and oppressive.
TRUE
FALSE
Which characteristic serves as a long-term protection against tyranny AND is the foundation of liberty in the United States? (1.9)
The Rule of Law
The Right to Trial
The Elastic Clause
A legal member of a country is called
a citizen
an American
a comrade
an immigrant
WHAT IS THE DEFINITION OF ANARCHY
RULED BY A KING OR QUEEN
A DIRECT DEMOCRACY
HAVING NO GOVERNMENT/LAW
This figure is a
symbol of the American justice system. What does the blindfold covering the figure’s eyes represent?
equality under the law
separation of powers
checks and balances
natural law
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.
The U.S. Constitution (in 1787)
The English Bill of Rights (in 1689)
The Magna Carta (in 1215)
The Mayflower Compact (in 1620)
WHAT CITY AND STATE DO WE LIVE IN?
Florida, Miami
Miami, Florida
Florida
Miami
A TYRANT IS A LEADER OF WHAT KIND OF GOVERNMENT?
AN ABUSIVE AND UNFAIR GOVERNMENT
A FAIR AND SAFE PLACE WHERE CITIZENS ARE HAPPY
Which statement describes the impact of the rule of law?
State of nature
Checks and balances
Separation of powers
Transparency of institutions
