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Yo, civics!

Total questions: 77

Worksheet time: 1hrs 9mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What allows each branch of government to limit the power of the other branches?

a)

Check and Balances

b)

Separation of Powers

2.

What is an agreement made by the people to establish a government and abide by its laws?

a)

Consent of Governed

b)

Social Contract

3.

What is a period in European history when many educated people stressed the importance of learning and reasoning?

a)

Great Awakening

b)

Enlightenment

4.

What is a person’s ability to be free and independent?

a)

Individual Liberty

b)

Natural Rights

5.

What is having an effect or impact on the actions, behavior, opinions, etc., of another or others?

a)

Bias

b)

Influence

6.

Laws passed by government to protect natural rights.

a)

Natural Law

b)

Penal Codes

7.

The belief that individuals are born with basic rights that cannot be taken away by governments; life, liberty, and property.

a)

Natural Rights

b)

Civil Rights

8.

The structure of the federal government, according to the U.S. Constitution, that sets up three branches with their own distinct powers and responsibilities.

a)

Checks and Balances

b)

Separation of Powers

9.

An implied agreement among the people of an organized society that defines the rights, duties, and limitations of the governed and the government.

a)

Consent of Governed

b)

Social Contract

10.

As a student, it is your _____ to pay attention in class.

a)

right

b)

responsibility

11.

This branch of government makes the laws.

a)

legislative

b)

executive

c)

judicial

12.

This branch of government decides if the laws are fair.

a)

legislative

b)

executive

c)

judicial

13.

This branch of government enforces and approves laws.

a)

legislative

b)

executive

c)

judicial

14.

Who leads the executive branch for the local government?

a)

the president

b)

the governor

c)

the mayor

15.

The United States of America practices what form of government?

a)

Democracy

b)

Absolute Monarchy

c)

Oligarchy

d)

Communism

16.
What is a community member who owes loyalty to a government and in turn promised protection?
a)
Elected official
b)
President
c)
Citizen
d)
Police officer
17.
A government where the people rule.
a)
Consent of the Governed
b)
Rule of Law
c)
Democracy
d)
Limited Government
18.

North Korea is an example of which type of government?

a)

Theocracy

b)

Oligarchy

c)

Anarchy

d)

Dictatorship

19.

The United Kingdom is an example of which type of government?

a)

Absolute monarchy

b)

Constitutional monarchy

c)

Direct democracy

d)

Representative democracy

20.

Who wrote The Declaration of Independence?

a)

Thomas Jefferson

b)

George Washington

c)

James Madison

d)

John Adams

21.

What country was the Magna Carta created in?

a)

America

b)

England

c)

Spain

d)

Bolivia

22.

When I'm quiet while my classmate is sharing their thoughts, I'm showing _____________.

a)

respect

b)

citizenship

c)

loyalty

d)

justice

23.

Choose the activity that a good citizen might do...

a)

drive too fast

b)

steal from others

c)

have lots of money

d)

obey the law

24.

How can you be a good citizen?

a)

by voting

b)

by obeying rules

c)

by helping others

d)

all of the above

25.

What can a good citizen do to make their classroom better?

a)

writing on their desk

b)

raising their hand when asking a question

c)

talking while in line

26.

Which one of these people is being a good citizen?

a)
b)
c)
d)
27.
All good citizens should
a)
follow rules
b)
ignore others
c)
tease leaders
d)
watch television
28.

Who must follow rules and laws?

a)

Teachers

b)

Students

c)

Adults

d)

Everyone

29.

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

a)

Thomas Jefferson

b)

George Washington

c)

Albert Einstein

d)

Patrick Henry

30.

From which country did we declare our independence?

a)

England

b)

France

c)

Russia

d)

Spain

31.

Pete and Sally are visiting Canada from the United States where they were born. During their vacation Sally gave birth to their new son Herbert. Who are citizens of the United States?

a)

Pete and Sally

b)

Sally

c)

Herbert and Sally

d)

Sally, Pete, and Herbert

32.
The Governor has authority at the state level and is found in which branch of the government?
a)
Judicial
b)
Monarchy
c)
Legislative
d)
Executive
33.
In Stripesville, the President Zebronian was elected by the citizens of Stripesville in a fair elections. He looks to represent the people's best interests and protect his people's rights guaranteed by the the Stripeville's Constitution. What type of government does he lead?
a)
Democracy
b)
Dictatorship
c)
Oligarchy 
d)
Monarchy
34.
A document that has laws setting the guidelines of how a government works. 
a)
Constitution
b)
Government
c)
Dictatorship 
d)
Separation of Powers
35.

What branch of the government has the ability to declare war, confirm cabinet nominations, and impeach justices?

a)

Judicial Branch

b)

Legislative Branch

c)

Executive Branch

d)

Olive Branch

36.

Which branch of the government carries out (enforces) the laws?

a)

Judicial Branch

b)

Legislative Branch

c)

Treaty Branch

d)

Executive Branch

37.

How many total people are in the U.S. Senate?

a)

435

b)

9

c)

100

d)

50

38.

Which branch has the power to impeach the President and override a veto?

a)

Judicial Branch

b)

Executive Branch

c)

Legislative Branch

d)

Jackson Martin George Branch

39.

Baby Yoda was seized from the Mandalorian on his trip to Disneyland. Baby Yoda was taken without a warrant after Mando was questioned about his blaster. He pleaded that the Bill of Rights protected people from unlawful searches and seizures. What amendment was he referring to?

a)

Amendment 3

b)

Amendment 8

c)

Amendment 4

d)

Amendment 6

40.

Groot was found with Rocket Raccoon peacefully protesting for equal pay for all. They were arrested in Washington D.C. by the police for protesting. As aliens what Bill of Right Amendment has been violated?

a)

Amendment 1

b)

Amendment 3

c)

Amendment 7

d)

Amendment 10

41.
You are automatically a citizen if you are born in the USA.
a)
False
b)
True
42.

A pamphlet published by Thomas Paine in 1776 to convince the American colonists to support becoming independent from England.

a)

Common Sense

b)

Declaration of Independence

43.

A government document that expanded the powers of the English Parliament and expanded the rights of the people, as well as further limited the rights of the king; written by the members of the English Parliament in 1689.

a)

Magna Carta

b)

English Bill of Rights

c)

Mayflower Compact

d)

Common Sense

44.

The idea that people have the right to fair and reasonable laws, and that government leaders and officials have to follow rules when enforcing laws and treat all people in the same way.

a)

6th Amendment

b)

Due Process

45.

A government that has been limited in power by a constitution, or written agreement.

a)

Constitution

b)

Limited Government

c)

Consent of Governed

d)

Self-Government

46.

A system of government in which the king or queen shares authority with an elected legislature and agrees to be bound by a constitution or a set of laws, also known as a constitutional monarchy.

a)

Absolute Monarchy

b)

Limited Monarchy

c)

Unitary Monarchy

d)

Federal Monarchy

47.

A government document that limited the power of the king of England and protected the rights of the nobility; written by the English nobles in 1215.

a)

English Bill of Rights

b)

Mayflower Compact

c)

Magna Carta

d)

Common Sense

48.

An agreement between individuals that created a government that would provide order and protect the rights of the colonists; written by a group of English Puritans in Massachusetts in 1620.

a)

Magna Carta

b)

English Bill of Rights

c)

Mayflower Compact

d)

Common Sense

49.

The introduction to the U.S. Constitution.

a)

Preamble

b)

Hook

50.

A concept that those who govern are bound by the laws; no one is above the law.

a)

Due Process

b)

Rule of Law

51.

Popular or representative system where the people create and run their own government.

a)

Autocracy

b)

Representative Democracy

c)

Consent of Governed

d)

Self-Government

52.

A tax.

a)

payment

b)

fee

c)

duty

d)

fine

53.

Goods sent to another country.

a)

export

b)

import

54.

Merchandise or objects for sale or trade.

a)

commercials

b)

goods

c)

manicures

d)

religions

55.

Goods brought into the country.

a)

import

b)

export

56.

Rights guaranteed or belonging to a person.

a)

Liberties

b)

Rights

c)

Freedoms

d)

All of the above.

57.

Branch responsible for making laws.

a)

Legislative

b)

Executive

c)

Judicial

58.

The name of the English legislature.

a)

Congress

b)

King

c)

Parliament

d)

President

59.

The idea that it is unfair to tax someone without giving them a voice in government.

a)

No voice, no tax.

b)

Duty

c)

Bill of Attainder

d)

Taxation without Representation.

60.

To end.

a)

acquit

b)

abolish

61.

To agree.

a)

Deprive

b)

Assent

62.

An agreement made by the people to establish a government and abide by its laws.

a)

Consent of Governed

b)

Representative Democracy

c)

Individual Liberties

d)

Majority Rule

63.

A system of government where the ruler has unlimited power.

a)

Absolute Monarchy

b)

Dictatorship

c)

Totalitarian

d)

All of the above.

64.

Shay's rebellion was important as it...

a)

showed how the King was needed in order for the country to work

b)

proved the weaknesses of the Article of Confederation

c)

showed the strength of the Articles of Confederation

65.

The first plan proposed in the Constitutional Convention, the Virginia plan, check ALL below that was included in the plan

a)

Developed a 3 branch system sharing powers

b)

Legislative branch was based on population

c)

Executive branch had the most power

d)

Legislative branch had the power to tax

66.

Which of the following actions are in the Executive branch

a)

Veto Powers

b)

Create taxes

c)

Appointed for life

d)

Interprets laws

67.

The Bill of Rights were created in order to...

a)

protect the government from being controlled by the people

b)

protect the rights of the people from the government, unable to be taken away

c)

gives rights to the government to decide when to give them to the people

68.

Check ALL of the following that are Bill of Rights

a)

Freedom of Speech, Religion, Peaceful protest

b)

Freedom to bear arms

c)

Free college for all graduates

d)

right to not allow entry of police without probable cause

69.
This was our nation's first Constitution but failed because it gave all the power to the states. 
a)
Articles of Confederation
b)
Treaty of Paris 
c)
Declaration of Independence
d)
U.S. Constitution 
70.
The Articles of Confederation had be fixed because it was 
a)
too weak
b)
too strong
71.
This plan wanted representation in the Legislative branch to be based on population.
a)
Virginia Plan
b)
New Jersey Plan
72.
This event solved the debate between the New Jersey Plan and Virginia Plan and split the Legislative branch into 2 houses. 
a)
Treaty of Paris 
b)
Great Compromise
c)
Proclamation Line
d)
Declaration of Independence
73.
This is another name for the introduction to the U.S. Constitution. 
a)
Preamble
b)
Articles of Confederation
c)
Rising Action 
d)
Intro
74.
Our United States Marines are an example of which of these:
a)
Establish Justice
b)
Promote the General Welfare
c)
Provide for the Common Defense 
d)
Insure Domestic Tranquility 
75.
This document outlines the rules and laws of our United States government and is still used today. 
a)
U.S. Constitution 
b)
Articles of Confederation
c)
Treaty of Paris
d)
Declaration of Independence
76.
If a president does not agree with a law he is allowed to ________ the law. 
a)
Veto 
b)
Ratify
c)
Bill 
d)
Amend
77.

The right of people to publish newspapers, magazines, and books is protected by the First Amendment in the Bill of Rights. Which of the following is an example of freedom of press?

a)

People can travel freely from one state to another

b)

People can choose whether or not they want to vote.

c)

People can gather in groups to protest high food prices.

d)

People can write articles to give their views about the government.