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WorksheetsCivics 02.0 review
Total questions: 132
Worksheet time: 59mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Colonists fought Great Britain because they were angry about new taxes
a)
T
b)
F
c)
aa
d)
jj
2.
Declaration of Independence was approved by members of the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776
a)
T
b)
F
c)
bb
d)
kk
3.
According to the DoI, only some individuals have the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness,
a)
F
b)
T
c)
cc
d)
ll
4.
The Articles of Confederation were approved by only 10 states
a)
F
b)
T
c)
dd
d)
mm
5.
The majority of people in the 13 states wanted a strong central government
a)
F
b)
T
c)
ee
d)
nn
6.
The Articles of Confederation gave more power to the states and less to the national government
a)
T
b)
F
c)
ii
d)
oo
7.
Under the Articles of Confederation, the executive branch enforced the laws
a)
F
b)
T
c)
gg
d)
pp
8.
Among the problems the 13 states faced were disagreements over the location of boundary lines
a)
T
b)
F
c)
hh
d)
qq
9.
A confederation is
a)
a loose association of states
b)
a firm union of states
c)
the southern states
d)
the northern states
10.
One goal of the Articles of Confederation was to give the power to…
a)
states
b)
national government
c)
king
d)
governors
11.
The term sovereignty means
a)
absolute power
b)
king or queen
c)
powerless
d)
national power
12.
Which of the following was a weakness of the government under the Articles of Confederation?
a)
Congress had trouble passing law
b)
They gave the national government too much power
c)
Congress taxed citizens without their consent
d)
The government depended too much on the DoI
13.
The Declaration of Independence
a)
outlines the reasons the colonies wanted freedom from England
b)
explains that the purpose of government is to protect human rights
c)
all of the above
d)
none of the above
14.
According to the Declaration if Independence, people are entitled to…
a)
life, liberty, & pursuit of happiness
b)
life, liberty, & property
c)
liberty, fraternity, & equality
d)
spam, eggs, and spam
15.
Americans believe that the main purpose of government is to protect
a)
human rights
b)
public officials
c)
Bambi and her woodland pals
d)
tax dollars
16.
The primary author of the Declaration of Independence was
a)
Thomas Jefferson
b)
George Washington
c)
Benjamin Franklin
d)
Thomas Paine
17.
The writers of the Articles of Confederation wanted to preserve the states
a)
sovereignty
b)
federalism
c)
feelings of self esteem
d)
harbors and ports
18.
In 1777, who approved a new plan of government
a)
Continental Congress
b)
George III
c)
George Washington
d)
Thomas Paine
19.
The 13 colonies decided to separate from ___ & form an independent country
a)
Great Britain
b)
Spain
c)
North America
d)
Confederate States of America
20.
As a result of the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation, the states thought of themselves as small, separate
a)
nations
b)
colonies
c)
states
d)
mitochondria
21.
The 13 states set up a loose association, or , rather than a firm union
a)
confederation
b)
monarchy
c)
union
d)
association
22.
Many people feared that a strong ___ might limit the freedom of the separate states
a)
central government
b)
declaration
c)
blood thirsty alien
d)
court system
23.
According to the DoI, what is the relationship between a government and natural rights?
a)
The purpose of a gov't is to protect rights
b)
The goal of a government is to create these rights.
c)
The government derives its power from these rights.
d)
The government is responsible for granting these rights.
24.
What was one weakness of the Articles of Confederation?
a)
The Articles gave the states most of the governmental power.
b)
The Articles restricted the states from collecting taxes.
c)
The Articles gave the national government too much power.
d)
The nat'l Gov't could negotiate foreign treaties
25.
Which provision of the Articles of Confederation was considered a weakness by those who ratified the U.S. Constitution?
a)
allowing states to print their own currencies
b)
allowing states to impose their own taxes on their citizens
c)
giving states permission to create their own militias
d)
giving states permission to create their own constitutions
26.
How did the publication of the pamphlet Common Sense impact the American colonists?
a)
It encouraged colonists to go to war and declare independence from Britain
b)
It convinced colonists to restrict access to printing presses.
c)
It encouraged colonists to establish more modern schools in each colony.
d)
It convinced colonists to establish fair trade with Britain.
27.
Based on the DoI, what is the role of government in society?
a)
to protect the natural rights of its citizens
b)
to ensure the happiness of its citizens
c)
to ensure the obedience of its citizens
d)
to protect the religious beliefs of its citizens
28.
Based on the DoI, which statement best describes an idea the Founding Fathers had about the role of government?
a)
the role of government was to help people attain some basic rights
b)
all governments everywhere honored natural right
c)
having a government naturally led to honoring rights
d)
the role of government was to grant all citizens equal rights
29.
According to the DoI, what was one of the complaints the colonists had about their king?
a)
They wanted to influence their own government
b)
They wanted to protect Native Americans.
c)
They were afraid of the king's armies.
d)
They wanted to avoid a war with France.
30.
Which statement describes the concept of natural rights found in the Declaration of Independence?
a)
People are born with natural rights that cannot be taken away.
b)
Natural rights can only exist without government.
c)
Natural rights do not apply to foreign-born citizens.
d)
Governments give people natural rights that cannot be taken away
31.
Based on the DoI, which is a principle that King George III abused?
a)
the colonists' right to govern themselves
b)
the colonists' right to ignore unjust laws
c)
the colonists' right to defend against attack
d)
the colonists' right to the pursuit of happines
32.
Which phrase best describes "Life, Liberty, & the pursuit of Happiness?
a)
natural rights of people
b)
qualities that all people valued
c)
qualities observed in native people
d)
political connections between people
33.
What was a weakness in the Articles of Confederation?
a)
Amendments required agreement from all thirteen states in order to pass
b)
A common treasury would pay for the costs of any war.
c)
State representatives could only serve for a limited amount of time.
d)
Only congress could make treaties with foreign countries.
34.
What was created by the AoC as a result of experiences under British rule?
a)
existence of a weak central government
b)
existence of a strong military
c)
existence of a strong judicial branch
d)
existence of weak state governments
35.
Which statement describes a weakness of the Articles of Confederation?
a)
The national government did not have the power to collect taxes.
b)
The entire legislature had to agree for new taxes to be levied.
c)
The national and state governments had the same power to collect taxes.
d)
The gov't was not allowed to spend more than it raised in taxes.
36.
How did Common Sense impact the way colonists thought about government?
a)
They began to believe that it was not practical to be governed by England.
b)
They should boycott laws with which they did not agree.
c)
They should be governed by the King rather than by Parliament.
d)
It was important to develop their own English style of government
37.
Which statement describes a weakness in the Articles of Confederation?
a)
The national government did not have a federal court system.
b)
The federal government had too much control over the states.
c)
Each state had a different number of votes in the legislature.
d)
Some states did not have the power to tax.
38.
Based on the DoI, which is the best definition of natural rights?
a)
rights that are granted at birth
b)
rights that are determined by the courts
c)
rights that are granted by the monarch
d)
rights that are guaranteed by laws
39.
Which statement describes the main weakness of the U.S. tax system under the Articles of Confederation?
a)
The gov't could not require states or individuals to pay taxes.
b)
The national government could collect taxes, but states could not.
c)
The states were not able to collect taxes from individuals or businesses.
d)
The states could collect taxes, but could not pay soldiers
40.
Which concept is a basis of the Declaration of Independence?
a)
natural rights of individuals
b)
federalist government
c)
divine right of kings
d)
capitalist system
41.
According to the DoI…
a)
The power of the government should come from the citizens.
b)
The purpose of a government is to protect its citizens from themselves.
c)
Women should be encouraged to have power in the government.
d)
People should be able to replace weak government leaders.
42.
All laws a government makes are valid
a)
F
b)
T
c)
a
d)
h
43.
Every country in the world has the same type of government
a)
F
b)
T
c)
b
d)
i
44.
U.S. citizens’ freedoms can be restricted only to protect the rights of others
a)
T
b)
F
c)
c
d)
j
45.
The two forms of democracy are direct and representative
a)
T
b)
F
c)
d
d)
k
46.
The U.S. government provides its citizens with a system of money and with highways
a)
T
b)
F
c)
e
d)
l
47.
Dictatorships are authoritarian, meaning that their rulers answer only to themselves, not to the people they rule
a)
T
b)
F
c)
g
d)
m
48.
A person who rules with complete and absolute power
a)
dictator
b)
republican
c)
democrat
d)
anarchist
49.
people elect representatives to carry on the work of government for them
a)
representative democracy
b)
constitution
c)
direct democracy
d)
constitutional monarchy
50.
person, such as a king or queen, who reigns over a kingdom or empire
a)
monarch
b)
democracy
c)
theocracy
d)
dictator
51.
allows the people of the nation to either rule directly or elect officials who act on their behalf
a)
democracy
b)
dictator
c)
theocracy
d)
republic
52.
all voters in a community meet in one place to make laws and decide what actions to take
a)
direct democracy
b)
theocracy
c)
representative democracy
d)
republic
53.
Rules of conduct for a group are called
a)
laws
b)
republics
c)
theory
d)
hypothesis
54.
The United States is considered a
a)
republic
b)
direct democracy
c)
theocracy
d)
dictatorship
55.
a written plan of government
a)
constitution
b)
dictator
c)
law
d)
proposal
56.
A constitution
a)
describes how a government is to be organized
b)
provides important services to citizen
c)
makes life safer
d)
establishes a monarchy
57.
Dictators answer to
a)
themselves
b)
the people they rule
c)
the military
d)
religious leaders
58.
In a democracy, people rule
a)
directly or through elected officials
b)
through dictators
c)
other countries
d)
by electing a king or queen
59.
A representative democracy is a
a)
republic
b)
dictatorship
c)
monarchy
d)
totalitarian government
60.
Each country’s government has been shaped by
a)
the beliefs and history of its people
b)
dictators
c)
laws
d)
police
61.
The system of government in the United States is called
a)
representative democracy
b)
direct democracy
c)
dictatorship
d)
monarchy
62.
By establishing schools, the government makes it possible for
a)
all children to receive an education
b)
parents to work
c)
all children to go to the library
d)
every family to educate its own children at home
63.
One important purpose of the U.S. government is to
a)
guarantee the freedoms of its citizens
b)
control every aspect of citizens’ lives
c)
lead peaceful protests
d)
respond to divine guidance
64.
A monarchy is a government controlled by
a)
a king or queen
b)
dictator
c)
Democrats
d)
Republicans
65.
The word democracy comes from an ancient Greek term meaning
a)
the rule of the people
b)
the right of kings
c)
to demonstrate freedom
d)
one person rules
66.
How are a direct democracy and a representative democracy different?
a)
dir.dem.= popular vote, rep dem= elected officials
b)
dir. democracy= classless society, rep. democracy= class divisions.
c)
dir. democracy = unlimited terms, rep. democracy = term limits.
d)
dir. Dem. = citizens vote for leaders, rep. dem.= wealthy vote
67.
Which statement describes an advantage of living in a direct democracy?
a)
All citizens are involved in making laws.
b)
All citizens are able to sit on juries.
c)
All citizens are allowed to join the military.
d)
All citizens are represented by elected officials.
68.
Which statement explains one way in which autocracy and direct democracy are different?
a)
An autocracy keeps power in the hands of one person.
b)
An autocracy allows citizens to vote.
c)
A direct democracy allows citizens to vote for representatives.
d)
A direct democracy encourages people to share everything
69.
What's the difference between autocracy & democracy?
a)
role of citizens in the political process<br /><br />the role of citizens
b)
the importance of a written legal code
c)
the rate of taxes at the national level
d)
the purpose of the government
70.
An example of this form of government might include a town meeting in which all citizens are invited to attend.
a)
direct democracy
b)
oligarchy
c)
autocracy
d)
representative democracy
71.
Which statement best describes a democracy?
a)
rule by the people
b)
rule by a monarch
c)
rule by a dictator
d)
rule by another country
72.
Which statement best describes how an oligarchy and a monarchy are similar?
a)
Political power is held by one or more powerful individuals
b)
Citizens vote to elect their rulers.
c)
Government actively promotes class equality.
d)
Political power is gained according to family succession.
73.
The Constitution had to be sent to the states for __________________________, or approval
a)
Ratification
b)
Federalism
c)
Parliamentary procedures
d)
Compromises
74.
Supporters of the Constitution who wanted a strong national government
a)
Federalists
b)
Parliaments
c)
Anti-Federalists
d)
Whigs
75.
lawmaking body of Great Britain
a)
Parliament
b)
Compromise
c)
Congress
d)
Confederate
76.
The delegates eventually had to give up a part of their demands in order to reach a solution
a)
Compromise
b)
Federalize
c)
Ratify
d)
Compartmentalize
77.
divides a government’s powers between the national government and state governments
a)
Federalism
b)
Ratification
c)
Antifederalism
d)
Compromises
78.
Opponents of the new Constitution who did not want a strong national government
a)
Antifederalists
b)
Compromisers
c)
Federalists
d)
Whigs
79.
We no longer use the Constitution that was drafted in 1787
a)
false
b)
true
c)
Cow
d)
Newt
80.
George Washington became the first president of the United States in 1789
a)
true
b)
false
c)
Cow
d)
Newt
81.
The Magna Carta allowed people to be put in prison and forced to leave the nation without a trial by a jury of peers
a)
false
b)
true
c)
Cow
d)
newt
82.
In a federal system, the national government does not possess any legal power
a)
false
b)
true
c)
Cow
d)
Newt
83.
Larger states wanted representation in the new national legislature to be based on the size of a state’s population
a)
true
b)
false
c)
Cow
d)
Newt
84.
In the Senate, states have equal representation, while in the House of Representatives, each state is represented according to the size of its population
a)
true
b)
false
c)
Cow
d)
Newt
85.
By the time the Constitution was completed, every delegate was satisfied with every part of the document
a)
false
b)
true
c)
Cow
d)
Newt
86.
The English Bill of Rights was one influence on the delegates to the Constitutional Convention
a)
true
b)
false
c)
Cow
d)
Newt
87.
In a unitary system, states share power with the national government
a)
false
b)
true
c)
Cow
d)
Newt
88.
Under the Articles of Confederation, Congress had the powers to coin and print money, raise armed forces, regulate trade, and set taxes
a)
false
b)
true
c)
Cow
d)
Newt
89.
Which idea is part of John Locke's social contract between government and its citizens?
a)
A purpose of government is to protect the lives of its citizens.
b)
A purpose of government is to protect its citizens with secure borders.
c)
A purpose of a government is to control its citizens whatever the means.
d)
A purpose of government is to maintain economic equality among its citizens
90.
Which movement most influenced the Founding Fathers?
a)
Enlightenment
b)
French Revolution
c)
Age of Exploration
d)
Scientific Revolution
91.
How did John Locke's idea of the social contract influence the Founding Fathers' view of government?
a)
They believed that governments need to protect the natural rights of the people
b)
They believed that power should be divided among different levels of government.
c)
They believed that power should be divided among different branches of government.
d)
They believed that governments get their power from receiving a majority of the votes.
92.
How did John Locke's idea of the social contract influence the Founding Fathers' beliefs about government?
a)
It led them to believe that the government should protect the rights of its citizens.
b)
It led them to believe that the government should have unlimited power.
c)
It led them to believe that the government should be divided among three branches to limit its power.
d)
It led them to believe that the government should be responsible for promoting equality among its citizen
93.
Which Enlightenment idea influenced the Founding Fathers?
a)
All government powers should be separated.
b)
All people are generally born good.
c)
All religions come from the same source.
d)
All humans can learn about and understand nature
94.
Which statement explains John Locke's position on why governments exist?
a)
Governments exist to protect natural rights.
b)
Governments exist to select leaders.
c)
Governments exist to conserve natural resources.
d)
Governments exist to provide guidance to citizens
95.
Which statement describes an Enlightenment idea found in one of America's founding documents?
a)
People are born equal and with certain rights.
b)
Governments are not responsible for protecting people.
c)
People are not free to criticize their leaders.
d)
Governments are above the rule of law
96.
Which Constitutional principle reflects the influence of the Mayflower Compact?
a)
self-government
b)
inalienable rights
c)
checks and balances
d)
limited government
97.
Which idea is contained in the English Bill of Rights?
a)
the right to trial by jury
b)
the right to freedom of religion
c)
an independent executive branch of government
d)
an independent legislative branch of government
98.
Which idea is most associated with the Mayflower Compact?
a)
self-government
b)
federalism
c)
the right to trial by jury
d)
the need for limitation of government
99.
Which idea is contained in both the Magna Carta and the U.S. Constitution?
a)
The power of the government should be limited.
b)
People have the right to elect their leaders.
c)
People have the right to choose their religion.
d)
The power of government should be divided among independent branches
100.
How did the U.S. Constitution address a weakness of the Articles of Confederation?<br /><br />
a)
It gave the national government more power.
b)
It increased the power of the states.
c)
It made it difficult to add amendments.
d)
It allowed voters to directly elect the president
101.
Which statement describes one way the U.S. Constitution created a stronger federal government compared to the Articles of Confederation?
a)
The federal government gained the power to regulate trade between states.
b)
The federal government gained the power to disband state legislatures.
c)
The President of the United States gained the power to vote in the legislature.
d)
The President of the United States gained the power to levy taxes on the states
102.
Which statement accurately compares the Articles of Confederation and the U.S. Constitution?
a)
The Articles of Confederation allowed the states more freedom, while the U.S. Constitution gave the federal government power over the states.
b)
The Articles of Confederation did not allow for states to levy taxes, while the U.S. Constitution gave states the power to tax their own citizens
c)
The Articles of Confederation did not allow for a president, while the U.S. Constitution created the office of the president.
d)
The Articles of Confederation were intended to be a temporary document, while the U.S. Constitution was intended to be permanent.
103.
What provision of the Constitution solved a problem created by the Articles of Confederation?
a)
The national government has the power to raise money through taxes.
b)
The members of the government are elected by the states.
c)
The national government has the power to add more states to the nation.
d)
The laws of the nation can be changed by the amendment process
104.
Which agreement was made to ensure ratification of the U.S. Constitution?
a)
The Anti-Federalists agreed to ratify the Constitution if a bill of rights was included.
b)
The Anti-Federalists agreed to ratify the Constitution if a court system was created.
c)
The Federalists agreed that all states would have the same power under the Constitution.
d)
The Federalists agreed to minimize the power given to the president under the Constitution
105.
Why did the Anti-Federalists believe that state powers might be limited by the Constitution?
a)
governing power would be lost over local affairs
b)
territory would be lost for a national capital
c)
funds would be lost in the form of federal taxes
d)
representation would be lost in the national government
106.
Which group of people refused to ratify the U.S. Constitution unless it protected individual rights?
a)
Anti-Federalists
b)
Republicans
c)
Federalists
d)
Whigs
107.
Which statement describes the point of view of most Anti-Federalists on the ratification of the U.S. Constitution?
a)
Individual rights should be included.
b)
It should never become law.
c)
There should be no changes.
d)
The central government should be stronger.
108.
Which issue led the Anti-Federalists to oppose ratification of the Constitution?
a)
lack of a bill of rights
b)
lack of resolution to the slavery issue
c)
lack of a provision for women's suffrage
d)
lack of a provision for the direct election of the president
109.
Which statement reflects the point of view of an Anti-Federalist?
a)
A national government should protect individual rights.
b)
A national government could be more effective with more power.
c)
States should delegate powers to a national government.
d)
States should accept land from a national government
110.
What did Anti-Federalists want included in the U.S. Constitution before they would agree to approve it?
a)
a list of individual rights and freedoms
b)
a list of rights and powers for state governments
c)
a promise that the federal government would pay state debts
d)
a promise that a president would never have the powers of a monarch
111.
Which statement expresses a Federalist viewpoint?
a)
“The Constitution is necessary to bind our nation together.”
b)
“Only the states have the right to tax the citizens.”
c)
“The Constitution takes rights away from the states.”
d)
“The nation is not as important as the individual states are.”
112.
Which argument did the Anti-Federalists make against the Federalists?
a)
The rich and the privileged would control the government.
b)
The U.S. Constitution would give too many rights to people.
c)
The U.S. Constitution would create a weak central government.
d)
The poor and disadvantaged would become too dependent on society
113.
Which guarantee was included in the Federalist Papers to reassure Anti-Federalists?
a)
The Constitution would contain amendments to protect individual rights.
b)
The Constitution would limit the powers of the federal government.
c)
The Constitution would set term limits for congressional representatives.
d)
The Constitution would give more power to the courts than to the legislature
114.
Why did the Anti-Federalists insist that the Constitution include a Bill of Rights?
a)
They wanted to protect the people from a powerful government.
b)
They feared the state governments would interfere with managing the country.
c)
They feared the central government would enter into a dangerous foriegn alliance.
d)
They wanted to test the amendment process before agreeing to a new form of government
115.
What is one advantage of a federal government system compared to a unitary government system?
a)
Federal governments share power between different units.
b)
Federal governments control economic planning.
c)
Federal governments create national constitutions.
d)
Federal governments ensure that citizens have the same legal rights
116.
What is the main difference between a confederal system of government and a federal system of government?
a)
the sovereignty of the states
b)
the rights of the people
c)
the size of government
d)
the election of officials
117.
How does a federal government differ from a confederal government?
a)
Federal governments are able to enforce laws more efficiently.
b)
Federal governments have a weak central government.
c)
Confederal governments have a strong national authority.
d)
Confederal governments are formed by several dependent states
118.
State representation based on population
a)
Virginia Plan
b)
New Jersey Plan
c)
Rhode Island Plan
d)
Georgia Plan
119.
Every state gets equal representation, regardless of population
a)
New Jersey Plan
b)
Virginia Plan
c)
Florida Plan
d)
Massachusetts Plan
120.
Bicameral
a)
2 houses
b)
2 cameras
c)
2 camels
d)
2 forms of government
121.
John Locke
a)
Life, liberty, & property
b)
Life, liberty, & pursuit of happiness
c)
Liberty, equality, fraternity
d)
Spam, spam, eggs, & spam
122.
Thomas Jefferson
a)
Life, liberty, & pursuit of happiness
b)
Life, liberty, & property
c)
Liberty, equality, fraternity
d)
Spam, spam, eggs, & spam
123.
Declaration of Independence
a)
Life, liberty, & pursuit of happiness
b)
Life, liberty, & property
c)
Liberty, equality, fraternity
d)
Spam, spam, eggs, & spam
124.
Social Contract Theory
a)
Life, liberty, & property
b)
Life, liberty, & pursuit of happiness
c)
Liberty, equality, fraternity
d)
Spam, spam, eggs, & spam
125.
First document to check the power of a king/queen
a)
Magna Carta
b)
English Bill of Rights
c)
Mayflower Compact
d)
Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom
126.
People cannot be thrown in jail without a trial by jury of their peers
a)
Magna Carta
b)
English Bill of Rights
c)
Mayflower Compact
d)
Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom
127.
People cannot be arrested based on the king's whim
a)
Magna Carta
b)
English Bill of Rights
c)
Mayflower Compact
d)
Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom
128.
Right to pettition
a)
English Bill of Rights
b)
Magna Carta
c)
Mayflower Compact
d)
Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom
129.
Right to fair punishment if found guilty
a)
English Bill of Rights
b)
Magna Carta
c)
Mayflower Compact
d)
Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom
130.
Freedom from taxation w/o representation
a)
English Bill of Rights
b)
Magna Carta
c)
Mayflower Compact
d)
Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom
131.
first attempt at self-government in the colonies
a)
Mayflower Compact
b)
Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom
c)
Magna Carta
d)
English Bill of Rights
132.
Gov't cannot impose on or interfere with the people's religious beliefs or practices
a)
Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom
b)
Mayflower Compact
c)
Magna Carta
d)
English Bill of Rights
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