WorksheetsCivic Literacy Practice Exam 1
Total questions: 31
Worksheet time: 16mins
Which point of view is reflected in Common Sense?
The monarchy creates limited government
The monarchy supports self-government
Representatives should be appointed
Representatives should be elected
Which is a core theme of the Federalist Papers?
The proposed Bill of Rights should be ratified
State governments should have greater say in decisions of the federal government
Federal action should require approval by a majority of the states
The proposed Constitution should be ratified
How did the holding in the United States Supreme Court case Miranda v Arizona (1966) impact criminal defendants?
It established that defendants had the right to counsel
It established that defendants were protected against self-incrimination
It established that defendants had freedom of speech
It established that defendants had the right to a speedy trial.
Which of the following documents provided a rationale for the Declaration of Independence?
Bill of Rights
U.S. Constitution
Common Sense
Federalist Papers
What is the minimum number of members of the U.S. House of Representatives representing each state?
one
two
four
three
Who signs proposed bills into federal law?
the President
the Speaker of the House
the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
the Majority Leader of the Senate
Which right from the English Bill of Rights is reflected in the Constitution's first amendment?
'election of members... ought to be free"
"to petition the king"
"may have arms for their defense"
"excessive bail ought not to be required"
Which of the following documents provided an outline for a state-centered government?
Federalist Papers
Articles of Confederation
Bill of Rights
Common Sense
What is one right included in the First Amendment?
legal representation
bear arms
jury trial
free speech
What is the highest federal court in the United States?
the Circuit Court
the District Court
the Supreme Court
the Court of Appeals
Which is a shared power in the federal system?
collecting taxes
declaring war
establishing post offices
making treaties
Which government officials are elected by the people?
mayors
federal congressional staffers
federal court judges
bureaucrats
What is the social contract?
The government requires new citizens to register to vote
The people give up some liberty to receive governmental protection
The people promise to not commit crimes as a condition of parole
The government promises to protect countries that become independent
what are the first ten amendments to the Constitution called>
the Articles of Confederation
the Bill of Rights
the Federalist Papers
the Declaration of Rights
which structure found in the Constitution was added as a response to a concern expressed in the Declaration of Independence?
limited monarchy
separation of powers
universal suffrage
unitary government
What is popular sovereignty?
rule by an oligarchy
rule by the people
rule by a monarch
rule by a dictator
The colonists used a political cartoon with the caption "Join or Die" to support which action?
establishing their own schools
forming their own government
creating local communities
promoting international treaties
Which phrase from the English Bill of Rights (1689) is reflected in the Constitution's Third Amendment?
"That...keeping a standing army within the kingdom in time of peace..is against law"
"That excessive bail ought not to be required...nor cruel and unusual punishment inflicted"
"That election of members...ought to be free"
"That the...power of suspending the laws...without consent of Parliament is illegal"
Based on the Constitution, which part of government was intended to hold the least power?
the legislative branch
the judiciary
the executive branch
the military
which part of government was created to reflect the colonists' position that governments derive their powers from the consent of the governed?
the bureaucracy
the legislature
the judiciary
the executive
What are two natural rights identified in the Declaration of Independence?
bear arms and life
jury trials and liberty
jury trials and bear arms
life and liberty
Which phrase from a letter written by President Thomas Jefferson in 1802 reflects a freedom in the Bill of Rights?
"Adhering to this expression of the supreme will of the nation"
"building a wall of separation between Church and State"
"my duties dictate a faithful and zealous pursuit of the interests of my constituents"
"the legitimate powers of government reach actions only"
What right did the colonists consider "inalienable" in the Declaration of Independence?
voting
privacy
pursuit of happiness
trial by jury
Which of the following represents the principle of consent of the governed?
The people debate on social media
the people elect the chief justice of the supreme court
individuals have the right to jury trials
individuals elect members of the House of Representatives
Which of the following is a right reserved for U.S. citizens only?
getting an education
running for federal office
purchasing a home
working for pay
What is the length of a U.S. Senator's elected term?
six years
eight years
two years
four years
Which of the following represents the goal of the Supremacy Clause?
the U.S. Supreme Court may decide to reject an appeal from a lower court
Congress may settle disputes between the United States and another country
Presidents may not form congressional committees
States may not pass laws that conflict with federal laws
Who does a U.S. Senator represent?
the residents of a single congressional district
the residents of Washington, D.C.
the residents of several states
the residents of a single state
What is the length of a U.S. President's elected term?
six years
four years
two years
eight years
Who is in charge of the executive branch?
the Majority Leader
the Chief Justice
the President
the Speaker
Which document represents the supreme law of the land?
the Declaration of Independence
the U.S. Constitution
the Mayflower Compact
the Articles of Confederation
