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WorksheetsCivics Midyear Review
Total questions: 59
Worksheet time: 1hrs 15mins
Benchmark: SS.7.C.1.3 Complexity: DOK1
Source: Declaration of Independence Source: Article I Section 7 U.S. Constitution
What is the relationship between these concepts?
SS.7.C.1.3 High Complexity
Which statement reflects the ideas put forth by Montesquieu?
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
Magna Carta
Mayflower Compact
English Bill of Rights
Common Sense
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
Magna Carta
Mayflower Compact
English Bill of Rights
Common Sense
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
Magna Carta
Mayflower Compact
English Bill of Rights
Common Sense
a pamphlet published by Thomas Paine in 1776 to convince the American colonists to support becoming independent from England
Magna Carta
Mayflower Compact
English Bill of Rights
Common Sense
Which document contains this passage? SS.7.C.1.4 Mid Complexity
What is one way that the ideas stated in the Declaration of Independence are evident today?
"For Quartering large bodies of armed troops among us:"
"For imposing Taxes on us without our Consent:"
"For depriving us in many cases, of the benefits of Trial by Jury:"
The quotes above come from the Declaration of Independence and represent...?
complaints Parliament had about King George III
grievances American colonists had with King George III
complaints Parliament had with the royal governors of the colonies.
grievances American colonists had with their own colonial legislatures
Why were the Articles of Confederation replaced instead of just strengthened?
The federal government was far too weak and couldn't enforce its laws.
The national courts ruled that it must be replaced because it had too much power.
Daniel Shays and the angry farmers said that it must be replaced because they were in debt.
Which group was worried that states might lose their power if the Constitution was ratified?
Federalists
Anti-Federalists
Both
Which group viewed the separation of powers between 3 branches as a way to limit the national government's power?
Federalists
Anti-Federalists
Both
Which role of gov. is most reflected in the headline?
secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity
provide for the common defense
ensure domestic tranquility
promote the general welfare
form a more perfect union
What does the Preamble of the US Constitution means when it says: insure domestic tranquility
create an even better government that will make life better for all
make a fair and honest system for all
protect the country from other countries or groups that might try to harm us
to help people live healthy, happy, and prosperous lives
to keep peace and order in the US
Who interprets the law?
True/False: The Legislative Branch can "check" the Executive Branch by overriding the President's veto with a 2/3 majority.
Which of these excerpts from the United States Constitution best reflects the principle of checks and balances?
“This Constitution, and the Laws of the United States . . . shall be the supreme Law of the Land. . . .”
“The [listing] in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be [interpreted] to deny . . . others retained by the people.”
“All persons born or naturalized in the United States . . . are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside.”
“Every Bill which shall have passed [Congress] shall, before it becomes a Law, be presented to the President of the United States.”
What sets up the judicial branch?
Article I (1)
Article II (2)
Article III (3)
The Bill of Rights
The newspaper headline below describes an event in U.S. history.
Which parts of the national government participated in the process described in the newspaper headline?
Senate and President
Supreme Court and President
House of Representatives and Senate
Supreme Court and House of Representatives
Article III of the Constitution established the U.S. Supreme Court. Why does this article refer to this court as "supreme"?
It hears more cases than any other court
It has authority over all other courts of the US
It's officers are appointed by the President of the US
It has authority over both the executive and legislative branches
Which court completes the diagram?
U.S. Supreme Court
Florida District Court
Court of Veteran Appeals
Florida Supreme Court
people public officials are elected to represent
constituents
act
judgment
jurisdiction
SS.7.C.3.3 Cognitive Complexity: M
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
What is the group of electors called?
Congress
Electoral Collge
Senate
Delegate Univesity
Complexity: M
SS.7.C.3.8
Which action formally accuses a government official of “wrongdoing”?
filibuster
impeach
overide
pardon
This is .prohibited by the Eighth Amendment to the U.S.
Constitution; includes torture or other forms of punishment too severe for the crime committed.
cruel and unusual punishment
double jeopardy
eminent domain
suffrage
This is a protection found in the 5th amendment. It means that a defendant can't be prosecuted for a criminal offense for which he has already been tried.
double jeopardy
cruel and unusual punishment
right to bear arms
unenumerated rights
What is the right of a person to refuse to testify under oath in a court of law because the answers could be used as evidence against him to convict him of a criminal offense?
pleading the Fifth
suffrage
right to legal counsel
due process
Suffrage means the right to vote.
True
False
When the Civil War was over, the United states ratified the 15th amendment which promised that a person's right to vote could not _____
be denied based on whether you were male or female
be denied even if a person was not a citizen
be denied based on race, color or previous condition as a slave
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
After a change to the constitution has been proposed by 2/3 of both Houses of Congress, what fraction of the state legislatures must ratify (approve) the amendment before it is added to the U.S. Constitution?
2/3
1/2
3/4
1/3
Which constitutional provision forbids conflict between state and federal laws?
supremacy clause
habeas corpus
elastic clause
ex post facto
Which part of the Florida Constitution protects individual rights?
Declaration of Rights
Bill of Rights
The Preamble
the amendments
The scenario below describes a government decision.
-----A self-appointed council amends the country’s constitution.-----
Based on the scenario, which form of government is taking action?
dictatorship
monarchy
oligarchy
republic
The image includes a statement influenced by an 1848 book.
A communist country invades a democratic country.
A representative democracy amends its constitution.
A queen speaks before Parliament to officially open Parliament.
A dictator orders the invasion of a neighboring country.
In 1836, the countries of Bolivia, North Peru, and South Peru attempted a government system in which the three countries created a loose union that shared power as well as ruled themselves. Which system of government is being represented?
Confederal
Federal
Unitary
Parliamentary
Fidel Castro took power as dictator over Cuba and made it communist in 1959 after leading the Cuban Revolution. Under this government system, only one political party was in control and only one person, Castro, made all decisions for the citizens. Which system of Government is being represented?
Parliamentary
Federal
Confederal
Unitary
The power of government is held with the legislative body, with a Prime Minister in charge. Which system of government is being represented?
Confederal
Parliamentary
Federal
Unitary
"But as the plan of the [Constitutional] convention aims only at a partial union or consolidation, the state governments would clearly retain all of the rights of sovereignty which they had before, and which were not, by that act, EXCLUSIVELY delegated to the United States."
--Alexander Hamilton, Federalist Paper No. 32
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.
Maria was born in Italy to an American father and an Italian mother – is she a U.S. citizen? Why?
Yes, Law of Soil
No, she would need to be naturalized
Yes, Law of Blood
No, Maria is an Italian citizen
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
Beliefs or actions that are seen as a benefit to the community rather than individual interests are called...
the common good
petitioning the government
selective service system
political participation
welfare
What is a requirement, something a person or government has to do?
obligation
responsibility
Paying taxes is an example of a(n)
obligation
responsibility
Voting is an example of a(n)
obligation
responsibility
Why is it important for citizens to meet the obligation requested in this document?
Clean water, police protection, and paved streets are all privileges enjoyed by American citizens. What civic OBLIGATION must be met in order for these services to continue?
citizens must pay taxes
citizens must vote
citizens must attend school
citizens must volunteer
