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WorksheetsIntroduction to Civics and the Roles of the President
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 11mins
Civics is the study of ____ and ____.
government; citizenship
government; biology
history; geography
citizenship; history
The organizations, institutions, and individuals who exercise political authority over a group of people.
government
economy
civics
citizen
A legally recognized member of a country that has many rights and responsibilities is a citizen.
True
False
The root Demo- means _______.
people
rule by
ruled by the people
What does the root cracy- mean?
ruled by the people
rule by
people
A point of view influenced by experience.
bias
citizenship
governmental control
In order for our country to operate at its highest level, what must we have?
well informed and politically active citizens that vote consistently and take part in civic activities.
citizens that vote rather rarely and don't take part in activities civics related
well educated citizens that rarely take part in activities relating to civics.
What are the three types of bias that we have been discussing? (Select three options.)
cherry picking
opinion as fact
leading language
influencing facts
cherry deciding
What is cherry picking?
only listing facts that back up one's point of view
using words meant to lead you to a certain idea
stating an opinion as if it's a fact
What is leading language?
only listing facts that back up one's point of view
using words meant to lead you to a certain idea
stating an opinion as if it's a fact
What are some of the jobs of the president?
disapproves (veotos)/ approves bills and laws
signs treaties
pardons
all of the above
What is the electoral college?
A group of people named by each state legislature to select the president and vice president
all the voters from each state add up to form the electoral college
A group of people from one state is chosen and is the choice of the president
How is a monarchy and democracy different? (THIS IS ALSO WHY THE PRESIDENT HAS LIMITED POWER)
Monarchies were ruled by kings or queens, while the president has a limited term and many people help the president rule the country. (RULED BY THE PEOPLE) A monarchy was only ruled by one person.
Monarchies had limited terms and many people had to help the president rule the country, while the president has unlimited power and could overthrown anyone.
The president is the head of which branch of government?
executive
legislative
judicial
The president is the commander in chief of what?
the armed forces
the dead forces
the traitors
the refugees
What role does the president play in the creation of laws?
The president has the power either to sign legislation into law or to veto (reject) it after it is passed by the Congress and Legislative branch. After they are signed, he is responsible for the execution and enforcement of the laws.
The president has the power either to sign execution into law or to veto (reject) it after it is passed by the Congress and Legislative branch. After they are signed, he is responsible for the legislation and enforcement of the laws.
The president has the power either to sign judican into law or to veto (reject) it after it is passed by the Congress and Legislative branch.
What government positions are appointed by the president? (Select all that apply!)
more than 50 independent federal commissions
federal judges
cabinet members
Supreme Court
ambassadors
This means forgiving someone of a crime they have committed.
pardoning
signing treaties
vetoing bills
What qualifications must a person have to run for president?
the president must be 35 years of age
the president must be a natural born citizen
the president must have lived in the United States for at least 14 years.
all of the above
How many four year terms can a president serve?
two
three
four
unlimited (It's a free country!)
