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WorksheetsSemester 1 Review
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What are the names of the two major political parties in the United States today?
Green and Libertarian
Socialist and Communist
Democrats and Repubilcans
Libertarians and Constitutionalists
Group of people who share the same views about the way power and government should be used in the country or society
Government
Society
Political Party
Communists
What is a two party system?
Two events are scheduled at the same time
This refers to Communism and Socialism
Refers to having third parties and dominant parties
Political system consisting of two major parties, Democrats and Republicans
The statement below is from a political party platform.
We, the workers and our allies, need to take power from the hands of the wealthy few, their corporations, and their political operatives.
Which political party’s position is represented in the statement?
Communist
Democratic
Republican
Socialist
Which spending increase would the Democratic Party likely support?
homeland security
space exploration
education
military
The conversation below is part of a political discussion.
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Lou: I am going to vote for the candidate who will support cutting government spending.
Bob: Yes, we spend too much on some programs.
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Which party’s candidates are these voters most likely to support?
Democratic
Green
Republican
Socialist
Which of the following most closely resembles a Republican viewpoint?
Government should be less involved in social programs.
A.Government should be quite involved in everyday lives of Americans.
A.Government involvement in the economy is the best way to keep the economy thriving.
A.Government should regulate business to ensure the best chance of success for that business.
How do modern Democrats and Republicans view taxation?
Republicans tend to favor tax increases, while Democrats tend to favor keeping tax rates the same.
Republicans tend to favor tax increases to support new social programs more than Democrats
Democrats tend to favor tax decreases, while Republicans tend to favor keeping tax rates the same.
Democrats tend to favor tax increases to support new social programs more than Republicans.
The Democrats tend to be more conservative while the Republicans are more liberal.
True
False
The Republicans are represented by the donkey symbol and the Democrats by the elephant symbol.
True
False
On the political spectrum, the Republicans are considered “Right Wing” while the Democrats are “Left Leaning”
True
False
The U.S. Constitution outlines the purpose and responsibilities of political parties.
True
False
What was our first president's opinion of political parties?
He felt they were needed to keep our country strong.
He believed that individual states could make their own determination whether to have political parties.
He warned our country against political parties.
Who was our first President?
Political party that believes government should control the entire economy, there should be no private ownership and goods and profits should be shared equally.
Socialst
Green
Constitutionalist
Communist
Political party that believes that the federal government should take a more active role in people's lives, particularly those who are in need
Republicans
Democrats
Constitutionalists
Libertarians
Be at least 35
A natural born citizen
Reside in the US for 14 years
Be at least 30
Citizen at least 9 years
Reside in the state to be represented
Be at least 25 years old
Be a U.S. citizen at least 7 years
Reside in the state to be represented
After serving as a U.S. Senator, Laura decided to run for governor of Florida. Liz, Laura’s opponent, claims in court that Laura is not qualified to run. A judge rules in Liz’s favor. What was the basis for the lawsuit?
The newspaper headline below describes a government process.
Why might this have been a difficult election for Richards to win?
A local newspaper endorsed Mayor Sanford in a state senate race over his opponent. Why might the newspaper endorse Mayor Sanford?
Doug is running for judge.
Doug is running for mayor.
Doug is running for president.
Doug is running for city council.
Who do lobbyists represent in their attempts to influence government?
military officers
elected officials
interest groups
circuit judges
Who do lobbyists attempt to influence?
The media
Interest groups
Lawmakers
Military Members
Which example represents the media acting as a watchdog?
A journalist discovers that an office holder held a hearing.
A journalist discovers that an office holder accepted a bribe.
A journalist discovers that an office holder decided to retire.
A journalist discovers that an office holder voted against a bill
What are the 3 ways that the media monitors and influences government?
choose issues that get attention
endorse candidates for office
pick stories people will talk about and take action on
expose government misconduct
raise money through political action committees (PACs)
What is the main purpose of Political Action Committees (PACs)?
pooling money to give to candidates running for office
convincing politicians to support their interest group's positions with their decisions
providing politicians with unbiased information to increase the common good
endorsing candidates that support their personal views and agree with their platform
What is a Political Action Committee (PAC)?
Organization concerned with a particular issue. Gather people and resources to support public policies that help members.
Political organization that promotes the cause of a particular interest group, usually through raising money
the source of news and info about current events
How does monarchy differ from other forms of government?
Leaders are named in the constitution.
Leaders are chosen by the upper class.
Leaders are born into ruling families.
Leaders are given power by kings.
The picture shows a government leader. Which form of government would have this type of leader?
Democracy
Monarchy
Oligarchy
Theocracy
What do a republic and a direct democracy have in common?
rule by
a single political party
rule by the people
a small group of leaders
a single leader
The scenario below describes a government decision.
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A self-appointed council amends the country’s constitution.
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Based on the scenario, which form of government is taking action?
Dictatorship
Monarchy
Oligarchy
Republic
Where is power concentrated in a unitary system of government?
central government
state government
dictator
military
What system of government was in place after the United States adopted the U.S. Constitution?
confederal
Federal
Oligarchy
parliamentary
Parliamentary Government
Confederal Government
Federal Government
Unitary Government
Parliamentary Government
Confederal Government
Federal Government
Unitary Government
Which idea is from the Magna Carta?
The people should be completely free from the government.
The people should support a strong central government.
The government should give people a fair and speedy trial.
The government should have unlimited power to tax.
The conversation below concerns lawmaking.
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Doug: I believe in making laws only when everyone can participate in public decision making.
Nicole: I disagree with you; it is best for laws to be made by the people who have been chosen for that purpose.
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Which colonial principle is being discussed?
limited monarchy
self-government
social contract
natural rights
Which constitutional provision forbids conflict between state and federal laws?
supremacy clause
habeas corpus
elastic clause
ex post facto
Which type of service project would help promote the common good?
planning a neighborhood recycling program
participating in a neighborhood party
completing homework on time
visiting public libraries
A citizen received the notification below in the mail.
What civic responsibility does this notification represent?
getting a driver's license
appearing for jury duty
paying income tax
registering to vote
Which is a requirement for a person to become a naturalized U.S. citizen?
Marrying a U.S. citizen and having a child with that person
Being a legal resident of the U.S. for at least five years
Gaining employment in the U.S. for at least two years
Reaching age eighteen while living in the U.S. capital
What right do citizens have?
owning property.
attending public school
having a job
voting
The passage below describes a court decision.
How did the court apply the 14th Amendment to decide this case?
The Burlingame Treaty (1870) allowed the U.S. to deny citizenship to persons born in the U.S. whose parents were born outside the U.S. The U.S. Supreme Court granted writ of certiorari to a case challenging the constitutionality of the treaty.
To deny a native person citizenship rights does not support constitutional principles.
A naturalized citizen possesses all the rights of a native citizen according to the Constitution.
Persons born outside the U.S. are not permitted to pursue citizenship because they are unemployed.
Persons born outside the U.S. are not permitted to pursue citizenship because they do not own property.
What right do citizens have?
Attending public school
owning property
holding a job
voting
Which type of service project would help promote the common good?
planning a neighborhood recycling program
participating in a neighborhood party
completing homework on time
visiting public libraries
Which is a requirement for a person to become a naturalized U.S. citizen?
passing a U.S. history and government exam
working in the U.S. for at least five years
being born to American parents
serving in the U.S. military
joining a military services
obtaining a driver's license
becoming a naturalized citizen
receiving a social security card
Which is NOT a requirement for a person to become a naturalized citizen?
Be employed with a job
Have good character
Be fluent in English
Pass a naturalization test
Which REQUIREMENT of the naturalization process is missing from this list:
be at least 18 years old
legal permanent resident for at least 5 years
be of good moral character
speak and read English
have at least one American parent
live in the U.S. prior to 2010
pass a civics and history test
Which example is NOT a responsibility of citizenship?
volunteering in the community
attending civic meetings
voting in elections
paying taxes
Which is NOT a requirement for a person to become a naturalized citizen?
Be employed with a job
Have good character
Be fluent in English
Pass a naturalization test
A naturalized citizen...
is not able to vote in presidential elections.
does not have to know English.
is not required to take an oath of allegiance to the United States.
is not eligible to become president or vice president of the United States.
What is the term for the process by which legal resident aliens can become citizens?
Immigration
Dual Citizenship
Naturalization
Visa Application
Any person not a citizen or national of a country is known as an _____________.
Immigrant
Alien
Emigrant
Resident Alien
A legal permanent resident, or __________________, is someone who is legally and permanently living in the U.S., but not an American citizen.
Resident Alien
Immigrant
Alien
Emigrant
How does the Fourteenth Amendment define citizenship?
All persons born or naturalized in the U.S., are citizens of the U.S.
All persons born in the U.S., are citizens of the U.S.
All persons naturalized in the U.S., are citizens of the U.S.
All persons who apply for citizenship, are citizens of the U.S.
Which of the following is a requirement to become a U.S. citizen?
Be able to speak English
Be 18 years old
Demonstrate good moral character
Be willing to take an oath
All of the above
Which is a requirement for a person to become a naturalized U.S. citizen?
passing a U.S. history and government exam
working in the U.S. for at least five years
being born to American parents
serving in the U.S. military
The diagram below shows some general eligibility requirements. Which statement completes the diagram? *
joining the military
obtaining a driver's license
becoming a naturalized citizen
receiving a Social Security card
Which is a requirement for a person to become a naturalized U.S. citizen?
Marrying a U.S. citizen and having a child with that person.
Being a legal resident of the U.S. for at least five years.
Gaining employment in the U.S. for at least five years.
Reaching age eighteen while living in the U.S. capital.
The number of persons seeking citizenship by law of soil would decline.
The number of persons seeking citizenship by law of blood would increase.
The number of persons seeking naturalization would be affected by elections for Congress.
The number of persons seeking naturalization would be affected by elections for governor.
The events below describe the use of a government document.
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Laura was born in France and lived in France until she immigrated to the U.S. at
age 21. At age 25, Laura visited Morocco on vacation.
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Why did Laura use a U.S. passport to travel?
Laura was a resident alien of the U.S.
Laura was a resident national of the U.S.
Laura was a U.S. citizen by the law of soil.
Laura was a U.S. citizen by the law of blood.
The passage below describes a court decision.
The Burlingame Treaty (1870) allowed the U.S. to deny citizenship to persons
born in the U.S. whose parents were born outside the U.S. The U.S. Supreme
Court granted writ of certiorari to a case challenging the constitutionality of the
treaty.
How did the court apply the 14th Amendment to decide this case?
To deny a native person citizenship rights does not support constitutional principles.
A naturalized citizen possesses all the rights of a native citizen according to the Constitution.
Persons born outside the U.S. are not permitted to pursue citizenship because they are
unemployed.
Persons born outside the U.S. are not permitted to pursue citizenship because they do not own
property
Candidates for governor will campaign for immigration reform in Texas.
Candidates for president will campaign for immigration reform in Florida.
Candidates for governor will campaign for naturalization reform in California.
Candidates for president will campaign for naturalization reform in New York
What right do citizens have?
owning property.
attending public schools
holding a job
voting
getting a driver's license
appearing for jury duty
registering to vote
paying income taxes
Which type of service project would help promote the common good?
planning a neighborhood recycling program.
participating in a neighborhood party.
completing homework on time.
visiting public libraries
Which example is NOT a responsibility of citizenship?
voting in elections.
paying taxes.
attending civic meetings.
volunteering in the community
Based on this image, what can be presumed about civic obligation.(Hint: What is the motivation to print such a stamp?)
Citizens support attending civic meetings.
Citizens support securing individual rights.
Citizens resist registering for selective service.
Citizens resist contributing to the common good.
How long must an immigrant live in the United States before they are eligible to become a citizen?
3 months
1 year
2 years
5 years
They don't have to live in the U.S.
What is not a duty of U.S. citizenship?
Jury Duty
Holding Office
Military Service
Paying taxes
What is not a way to become a U.S. citizen?
Born in the U.S.
Born in a U.S. Territory
Born in North America
Born to a parent who is a U.S. citizen
What does the government rely on to provide services to its citizens?
Laws
Taxes
Politicians
Juries
What is the term for the requirement of military service?
Deportation
Draft
Register to vote
Jury Duty
The study of the rights and duties of citizens
citizenship
civics
civilians
civilization
People who give their loyalty to a country and in return they receive protections privileges
cities
civics
citizens
courts
The process to become a a citizens if you are an immigrant
nationalization
naturalization
institutions
popular sovereignty
The ruling authority for a community
values
government
tolerance
duties
Which of the following is NOT a way to become a U.S. citizen through birth?
You were born within a year of your parents leaving the U.S.
One of your parents is a U.S. citizen.
You were born in a U.S. territory.
You were born on U.S. soil
What is the process that allows immigrants to become citizens.
immigration
confirmation
naturalization
delegation
The rights and duties of citizens
citizenship
values
naturalization
civics
An obligation that we meet of our own free will
responsibility
duty
citizenship
institution
An action we are required to perform
duty
responsibility
values
citizenship
Respecting and acceptiing the beliefs of people different from ourselves
tolerance
intolerance
discrimination
institutions
Choose all the civic obligations.
serve jury duty
attend school
register with the SSS
volunteer
get a driver's license
Why is it important to be a responsible citizen?
your actions enhance the common good
your actions protect liberty (freedom)
your actions support democracy and our political system
it is required
the health, prosperity, and happiness of the members of a community is called...
the common good
petitioning the government
selective service system (SSS)
political participation
welfare
What is volunteerism?
Working for compensation
Willingly contributing to a cause without monetary gain
Working unwillingly for compensation
Within this small country, each citizen attends the governmental meetings and each citizen has one vote on all matters. Which form of government is being used?
Socialism
Representative Democracy
Direct Democracy
Oligarchy
1. What do an autocracy, absolute monarchy and oligarchy have in common?
They are all elected by the people
The people hold the power.
A single leader or a small group control the government
They all inherit the position.
What is the term in the Fourteenth Amendment to describe persons who are born or naturalized in the United States?
aliens
citizens
immigrants
residents
joining a military service
obtaining a driver’s license
becoming a naturalized citizen
receiving a social security card
to provide news media with a guaranteed profit
to keep the news media from controlling the political process
to provide the government with accurate information sources
to keep the government from becoming the primary information source
if Peter could prove that he paid full price for the house already
if Peter was born as a US Citizen, not a naturalized citizen or resident
if the government did not make a reasonable effort to build the park in an uninhabited area
if the government did not offer him fair market price for the home
Amendment I (free speech) and Amendment VI (due process
Amendment I (free press) and Amendment IV (search and seizure)
Amendment IX (unenumerated rights) and Amendment VI (due process)
Amendment IX (Unenumerated rights) and Amendment IV (search and seizure
A more informed society has resulted from which constitutional protection?
trial by jury
free speech
right to bear arms
due process
It led to the 15th Amendment, allowing racial minorities to vote
It led to the 19th Amendment, allowing women to vote
It led to the 26th Amendment, allowing 18-year-olds to vote
It led to the 26th Amendment, allowing 21-year-olds to vote
What lessons did future US leaders learn from the 1974 US Supreme Court case United States vs. Nixon?
the president is accountable for following the laws
the president if responsible for enforcing the laws
the president is not allowed to hold secret talks with foreign governments
the president is not allowed to have private meetings with cabinet members
A citizen is
a member of a community that has rights and responsibilities
a person who votes on a president
a person who pays taxes
a friend to school children
Select all requirements of naturalization.
pass a civics test and interview
live in the US for 5 years
be in the military
take an Oath of Allegiance
The timeline below provides details about a constitutional amendment.
1917: Amendment prohibiting alcohol
manufacture, sale or transportation voted on by Congress.
1919: 18th Amendment prohibiting alcohol
manufacture, sale or transportation is ratified by the states.
1933: 21st Amendment reversing the 18th
Amendment is added to the U.S. Constitution.
According to the timeline, what happened between 1919 and 1933?
The 21st Amendment was approved by state ratifying conventions.
The 21st Amendment was overturned by the U.S. Supreme Court.
The 21st Amendment was vetoed by the president.
The 21st Amendment was vetoed by Congress.
The diagram illustrates two methods for proposing an amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Which method belongs in the empty box?
a request from a majority of the state's governments
a two-thirds vote in both houses of the U.S. Congress
a petition from five of the U.S. Supreme Court justices
a request from at least 26 state conventions
Requiring children to be vaccinated before entering school is an example of which power?
Concurrent
Delegated
Reserved
Expressed
The passage below is from a speech by President George W. Bush, March 19, 2003.
"On my orders, coalition forces have begun striking selected targets of military importance to undermine Saddam Hussein's ability to wage war. These are opening stages of what will be a broad and concerted campaign."
Source: Office of the White House Press Secretary Archives
What constitutional power justifies the actions described in the passage?
commander-in-chief
negotiator-in-chief
chief legislator
chief regulator
The following passage is from McCulloch v. Maryland (1819).
"If … such be the mandate of the Constitution, we have only to obey; but that instrument does not profess to enumerate the means by which the powers it confers may be executed…"
Which constitutional provision does this decision support?
commerce clause
judicial review
habeas corpus
elastic clause
Which list includes roles of the president?
Chief Justice, Commander-in-Chief
Commander-in-Chief, Chief Executive
Speaker of the House, Chief Executive
Speaker of the House, Chief Justice
The statement below is from a congressional document, July 27, 1974.
"Richard M. Nixon has acted in a manner contrary to his trust as President and subversive of constitutional government, to the great prejudice of the cause of law and justice, and to the manifest injury of the people of the United States."
Source: U.S. House of Representatives Committee on the Judiciary
How have similar statements influenced modern congressional actions?
presidential impeachment
presidential nomination
presidential election
presidential veto
Which is an example of a Tenth Amendment issue?
state governments oversee public schools
state governments coin money
national governments make treaties
national governments declare war
Why is it important to have a formal amendment process?
The Founding Fathers wanted to make certain that there was a process for the Constitution to be a “living document” that could change with the times.
To ensure that everyone follows the law.
Division of Power between the 3 branches of government.
Checks & Balances
Separation of Powers
Federalism
Bicameral Legislature
Based on the headline, what happened before the event presented in the image?
Two-thirds of each house of Congress voted to support the amendment
The president rejected the amendment after Congress voted to support it
Three-fourths of each house of Congress voted to support the amendment
The president forwarded the amendment to the states after Congress voted to support it
The passage below is from an 1848 speech by Elizabeth Cady Stanton.
"In the United States of America women [are] unrepresented in this government—our rights and interests wholly overlooked."
Based on the passage, which action in the modern political system would Elizabeth Cady Stanton support?
amending the U.S. Constitution to extend suffrage (right to vote)
amending the U.S. Constitution to guarantee due process
Congress enacting a law limiting freedom of speech rights
Congress enacting a law limiting freedom of association rights
Why is it important to have a formal amendment process?
The Founding Fathers wanted to make certain that there was a process for the Constitution to be a “living document” that could change with the times.
To ensure that everyone follows the law.
The passage below was written by U.S. Senator Barack Obama in his 2006 book, The Audacity of Hope.
"I see democracy as a conversation to be had…It provides us with a framework and rules, but all its machinery are designed to force us into a conversation"
Based on the passage, which statement about the amendment process would Senator Obama support?
The U.S. Constitution is easy to amend.
The U.S. Constitution is difficult to amend.
The ratification process allows the president to reflect public views
The ratification process allows governors to reflect public views.
Powers held by both the state and national governments are called
expressed powers
implied powers
reserved powers
concurrent powers
The power to tax is a(n)...
implied power
concurrent power
reserved power
abused power
Which is an example of a Tenth Amendment issue?
state governments oversee public schools
state governments coin money
national governments make treaties
national governments declare war
