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Unit 1 and Unit 2 Review

Total questions: 123

Worksheet time: 2hrs 32mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

2. Obeying laws, paying taxes, defending the nation and serving as juries are what for every citizen?

a)

A. Freedom

b)

B. Obligations

c)

C. Rights

d)

D. Rules

2.

3. A person acquired his citizenship through the principle of “law of the soil” or jus soli. Citizenship is based on which of the following?

a)

A. Naturalization

b)

B. Where a person is born

c)

C. Obligations and responsibilities.

d)

D. Where a person is born to a citizen.

3.

4. Which of the following is the basis of the principle of law of blood in determining someone’s citizenship?

a)

A. Naturalization

b)

B. Where a person is born

c)

C. Obligations and responsibilities

d)

D. Where a person is born to a citizen

4.

9. What do you call the process by which an immigrant becomes a citizen?

a)

A. Immigrating

b)

B. Interrogating

c)

C. Mitigation

d)

D. Naturalization

5.

10. Which of the following is both a right and responsibility?

a)

A. Voting

b)

B. Littering

c)

C. Buying imported products

d)

D. Cleaning government offices

6.

Which of the following is NOT a way to become a citizen?

a)

Be born in the US.

b)

Be born in a US territory or military base.

c)

Sign up for the selective service.

d)

Complete the Naturalization process.

7.

You must pass a test and an interview as part of the Naturalization Process.

a)

True

b)

False

8.

If someone is born to a U.S. citizen, mother or father, anywhere in the world they are automatically a U.S. citizen at birth through ...

a)

Law of Soil

b)

naturalization

c)

taking a test to prove citizenship

d)

Law of Blood

9.
________ is the process by which an immigrant becomes a citizen.
a)
Naturalization
b)
Immigration
c)
Law of blood
d)
Law of soil
10.

Which obligation of citizenship does this poster depict or show?

a)

Paying taxes

b)

Supporting our troops

c)

Applying for government jobs

d)

Registering for the Selective Service

11.

The first three words of the Constitution outline the idea of Self Governing, what are these words?

a)

We the people

b)

We hold these

c)

The Unanimous Declaration

d)

In the beginning

12.

The Declaration Of Independence announced our freedom from which country?

a)

England

b)

France

c)

Mexico

d)

Germany

13.

Which economic system is used in the United States?

a)

Socialism

b)

Communism

c)

Democracy

d)

Capitalism

14.

The phrase "Rule of Law" describes who must follow the laws of the country. Who below is exempt from the "rule of law"?

a)

wealthy members of society

b)

politicians

c)

you

d)

no one

15.

Which is not one of the 3 Branches of Government?

a)

Legislative

b)

Senate

c)

Judicial

d)

Executive

16.

What prevents one branch of government from becoming too powerful?

a)

2nd Amendment

b)

Separation of Church and State

c)

Checks and Balances

d)

5th Amendment

17.

14th Amendment of our US Constitution states that it grants citizenship to those

a)

lived in the United States for 5 years

b)

that are born or naturalized in United States

c)

owns property and taxes pays

d)

who vote

18.

Which of these is a legal obligation or duty

a)

Vote

b)

Run for office

c)

Attend civic meetings

d)

Serve on a jury

19.

A requirement for becoming a naturalized citizen

a)

be employed

b)

have resided in the United States for five years

c)

pay federal income tax

d)

have a relative who is a U.S. citizen

20.

My Dad is from Canada and my mom is a United States Citizen who lived in the United States for over twenty-five years and is a U.S. Marine. I was born in Canada. Am I a U.S. Citizen?

a)

Law of Soil

b)

Immigration

c)

Naturalization

d)

Law of Blood

21.

Which is considered a citizenship responsibility rather than an obligation?

a)

obeying the laws

b)

paying taxes

c)

attending civic meetings

d)

registering for Selective Service

22.

Which is considered a citizenship obligation rather than a responsibility?

a)

registering for Selective Service

b)

running for office

c)

Volunteering

d)

petitioning the government

23.

What would be the consequences to the United States if they began refusing their civic responsibilities as citizens?

a)

People would lose their individual rights and freedoms

b)

People would have more free time

c)

People would benefit from strong leaders

d)

People would find that society can take care of itself

24.

My grandparents were both born in Puerto Rico. I was born on an American military base in Guam. Am I a citizen?

a)

Law of Soil

b)

Law of Blood

c)

Not A Citizen

d)

Naturalization

25.

an amendment to the U.S. Constitution that defines citizenship, grants citizenship to former slaves, and defines voters as males at least 21 years of age

a)

obligation

b)

legal permanent resident

c)

14th Amendment

d)

naturalization

26.

beliefs or actions that are seen as a benefit to the community rather than individual interests, also known as the public good

a)

law of blood

b)

common good

c)

law of soil

d)

obligation

27.

something a person should do

a)

responsibility

b)

naturalization

c)

citizen

d)

selective service

28.

something a person should do

a)

obligation

b)

selective service

c)

naturalization

d)

responsibility

29.

someone who is legally and permanently living in the U.S., but not a citizen

a)

legal permanent resident

b)

14th Amendment

c)

naturalization

d)

immigrant

30.
1. Demonstrate knowledge of American history and principles.
2. Demonstrate the ability to read, speak, and write words in English.
Which title would best fit these two statements? 
a)
Presidential Nomination Process
b)
Naturalization Process
c)
Congressional Nomination Process
d)
Voter Registration Process
31.
This picture of a juror's name tag illustrates what duty of citizens?
a)
Attending school
b)
Obeying the law
c)
Paying taxes
d)
Serving in court
32.

What are the two ways to become a US citizen?

a)

Naturalization & checks & balances

b)

Birth & naturalization

c)

Commitment & honesty

d)

Legislative & executive

33.

How many years do you have to live in the US before applying for citizenship (imagine you are not married)?

a)

3

b)

5

c)

7

d)

10

34.

What score do you need to get on the citizenship test to pass?

a)

60%

b)

75%

c)

85%

d)

100%

35.

If a parent is granted citizenship, do their childern under 18 years old get granted citizenship as well?

a)

Yes

b)

No

36.

If you are born in another country to one or two American parents, are you a US citizen?

a)

Yes

b)

No

37.

Moving from one country to another for the purpose of permanent residency is...

a)

Naturalization

b)

Citizenship

c)

Immigration

d)

Diversity

38.

Which amendment discusses citizenship?

a)

1st

b)

10th

c)

12th

d)

14th

39.

What is the last step of the naturalization process?

a)

Oath of Allegiance

b)

Passing the government and history test

c)

Conducting an interview in English

d)

Applying for citizenship and paying a fee

40.
What type of government is based on the power of religious authority?
a)
Theocracy
b)
Democracy
c)
Oligarchy
d)
Junta
41.
Which government type exists where there are actually no existing government structures or laws in society. People live under absolute freedom. 
a)
Autocracy
b)
Anarchy
c)
Theocracy
d)
Hinduism
42.

Which government type exists where citizens vote on every law and policy and the majority always wins?

a)

Representative Democracy

b)

Democratic Republic

c)

Direct Democracy

d)

Theocratic Democracy

43.
Which government type allowed people to vote for officials to represent them in government?
a)
Direct Democracy
b)
Judicial System
c)
Representative Democracy
d)
Executive Branch
44.
An autocracy is a government type where:
a)
Only one person holds all of the power within a country
b)
The rule of law in a country is based on the Word of God and Religious Texts
c)
People vote to create laws and policies
d)
There is no government structure
45.
What type of government is ruled by the people? 
a)
Autocracy
b)
Democracy
c)
Oligarchy
46.
What type of government is ruled by a small group of people? 
a)
Autocracy
b)
Democracy
c)
Oligarchy
47.
What type of democracy is ruled through elected leaders? 
a)
Republic
b)
Direct
c)
Totalitarian
48.
Saudi Arabia has a king and power is passed along family lines. What kind of government type is in place?
a)
Monarchy
b)
Anarchy
c)
Democracy
d)
Theocracy
49.
Iran is lead by religious leaders in the name of a god. What kind of government type is in place?
a)
Monarchy
b)
Anarchy
c)
Democracy
d)
Theocracy
50.
In North Korea, Kim Jong Un makes all of the decisions himself. What kind of government is in place? 
a)
Socialism
b)
Dictatorship
c)
Democracy
51.

What government type means, "Rule by the people"?

a)

democracy

b)

monarchy

c)

dictatorship

d)

oligarchy

52.

What government type is ruled by a King or Queen who has all the power?

a)

Theocracy

b)

Monarchy

c)

Oligarchy

d)

Dictatorship

53.

What government type means, "Rule by a group"?

a)

Dictatorship

b)

Democracy

c)

Monarchy

d)

Oligarchy

54.

What type of government do we have in the United States?

a)

Direct Democracy

b)

Monarchy

c)

Representative Democracy

d)

Oligarchy

55.

Syria is a country in Asia whose leader is named Bashar al-Assad. Bashar al-Assad has virtually complete control over every part of the Syrian government. In addition to being the "President" of Syria, he is also the head of the military. Under his rule, people have few rights or freedoms, which sparked a rebellion against him. He has killed many of his own people and thrown many in jail for opposing him. What type of government BEST describes Syria?

a)

Direct Democracy

b)

Oligarchy

c)

Dictatorship

d)

Theocracy

56.

Saudi Arabia is a country in Asia led by King Salman Al Saud. The ruling family has been in power for almost 100 years. In Saudi Arabia, the official religion is Islam. The constitution of Saudi Arabia, all the rules and laws, come straight from the Quran, a holy book in Islam. Citizens of Saudi Arabia live according to religious rules, from what they eat to what they wear. Judges make rulings based on the Islamic religion. In addition to being a monarchy, what other government type is Saudi Arabia an example of?

a)

Democracy

b)

Anarchy

c)

Theocracy

d)

Dictatorship

57.

Brazil is a country in South America led by President Jair Bolsonaro. The President is elected by the citizens of Brazil. They are elected every four years. Citizens also elect representatives to serve in two different legislative bodies. The President along with the legislative bodies together make most of the decisions and laws for the country. Brazil is an example of what government type?

a)

Oligarchy

b)

Monarchy

c)

Representative Democracy

d)

Direct Democracy

58.

The United Kingdom is a country in Europe led by Queen Elizabeth II. The ruling family has been in power for the last 100 years. However, in the United Kingdom, the Queen has very little power or say in government. Instead, the people elect local representatives to Parliament, who then choose a Prime Minister. It is the Parliament, led by the Prime Minister, who create the rules for the country. In addition to a representative democracy, the United Kingdom is also an example of what type of government?

a)

Oligarchy

b)

Direct Democracy

c)

Monarchy

d)

Theocracy

59.

In Ancient Greece there was a city named Athens. The government of Athens was different from all the other Greek cities which tended to be monarchies. In Athens, every citizen (only males were citizens at this time) would vote on every decision. Athens had roughly 30,000 citizens, all of which took part in the daily process of creating laws and rules. Even in the court system, it was the people who would decide as there were no judges. Athens is an example of what government type?

a)

Dictatorship

b)

Representative Democracy

c)

Theocracy

d)

Direct Democracy

60.

South Africa is a country in Africa. From 1948 to 1990, South Africa was run under a system of segregation called Apartheid. While South Africa's population was mostly black, white people held all the political power. Non-whites could not influence the government. All decisions, rules, and laws were created by the all white government, even though they made up just a small group within the country. South Africa during this time would be an example of what type of government?

a)

Democracy

b)

Theocracy

c)

Monarchy

d)

Oligarchy

61.
Which is NOT a characteristic of Capitalism?
a)
Market Economy
b)
Supply and Demand
c)
Freedom of Competition
d)
Classless Society
62.
This economic system is based on competition, profits, and self-interest.
a)
Socialism
b)
Communism
c)
Capitalism
63.
In a "pure" communist society, who are the wealthiest and most powerful people?
a)
Intellectuals
b)
Business leaders
c)
Military leaders
d)
No One--every member of society is supposed to be equal
64.
In a Communist country, workers have no ________ to work harder.
a)
Time
b)
Help
c)
Ability
d)
Incentive
65.
How does socialism differ from capitalism?
a)
In socialism, the goverment controls the means of production; whereas, capitalism focuses on the private owner.
b)
In socialism, the goverment provides subsidies for small buisnesses; whereas, capitalism only depends on the corporations to spark the economy.
c)
In socialism, the goverment does not provide any form on humanitarian aid; whereas, capitalism funds small buisness with tax relief.
d)
In socialism, the government controls what the consumer can purchase; whereas, capitalism controls what the business can market.
66.
What does communism believe in?
a)
Economic system with individuals having private ownership of money/production.
b)
Maintaining total control over society. 
c)
Economic equality through elimination of private property.
d)
A government of the people, by the people, for the people.
67.
The founder of communism 
a)
Adam Smith
b)
John Locke
c)
Karl Marx
d)
Rousseau 
68.
This economic system aims to make the best products for the lowest amount of money, which often times leads to bad treatment of workers.
a)
Socialism
b)
Communism
c)
Mixed Market Economy 
d)
Capitalism 
69.

In a communist society...

a)

the government controls the means of production

b)

the individual owns the means of production

c)

wealth is distributed evenly amongst society

d)

there is no wealth or private property

70.

One problem with socialism is...

a)

the rich will continue to get richer.

b)

people will only work as hard as they need to.

c)

those that don't work hard enough do not reap the benefits.

d)

the government keeps all of the wealth.

71.

[p1] What was "the Enlightenment"?

a)

An 18th-century movement of intellectuals whose favorite word was "reason."

b)

A form of government in which the executive, legislative, & judicial branches limit & control each other through a system of checks & balances.

c)

An 18th-century religious philosophy based on reason & natural law.

d)

A view of human nature that emphasized individual happiness at the expense of the broader society.

72.

[p1] The goal of the Enlightenment thinkers was to use the scientific method to...

a)

keep society the same.

b)

make progress toward a better society.

c)

become richer and more powerful.

d)

return to the social norms of the Bible.

73.

The theory that an agreement to exchange some freedoms for protection exists between the people and their ruler or government - if the government breaks this agreement, the people have a right to rebel

a)

Human rights

b)

Divine right of Kings

c)

Social welfare

d)

Social contract

74.

“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness . . .”— The Declaration of Independence


Which Enlightenment thinker most directly influenced the notion expressed in this passage?

a)

Thomas Hobbes

b)

John Locke

c)

Jacques Bossuet

d)

Baron de Montesquieu

75.

An agreement by which people give up their freedoms for an organized society.

a)

laissez-faire

b)

natural rights

c)

social contract

d)

natural law

76.

Rights that belong to all humans at birth

a)

laissez-faire

b)

natural rights

c)

social contract

d)

natural law

77.

An agreement among individuals to secure their rights and welfare by creating a government and abiding by its rules is known as ___________________

a)

Checks and Balances

b)

Social Contract

c)

Divine Right

78.

The division of power among the the different branches of government is known as __________

a)

Splitting of Authority

b)

Separation of Powers

c)

Law and Order

79.

Divine Right is defined as ____________.

a)

the belief that a rulers authority comes directly from God

b)

a way foresee the future

c)

having complete individual freedom and rights

80.

Natural Right is defined as _________________________.

a)

right humans from birth, such as life, liberty, and property

b)

an organic way of exercising your rights

81.

Montesquieu proposed that separation of powers would keep any individual from gaining total control of the government. This is known as ____________________

a)

Checks and Balances

b)

Law and Order

c)

Balancing a checkbook

82.
The Enlightenment is
a)
a time of rebirth
b)
a time when science ruled
c)
a time with people used reason and logic to explain the world
d)
a time when technology ruled
83.
Enlightenment philosopher who believed people had natural rights of life, liberty, and property.
a)
John Locke
b)
Montesquieu
c)
Rousseau
d)
Voltaire
84.
Enlightenment philosopher who believed to limit government, that it should be divided into separate branches that shared power.
a)
John Locke
b)
Montesquieu
c)
Rousseau
d)
Voltaire
85.
Enlightened thinkers based their philosophical beliefs on what two things?
a)
power and privilege
b)
money and fame
c)
good looks and charm
d)
reason and logic
86.

Which definition best describes what Absolutism is?

a)

Where a few people control all the aspects of government by making all the decisions for the people.

b)

Where people are elected by the citizens of the country and make all the decisions within the government

c)

Where kings or queens are appointed to leadership and rule alongside a government that is made up by the citizens of that country

d)

Where one person controls all the aspects of government by making all the decisions for the people.

87.
Which statement describes an impact of the rule of law?
a)
state of nature
b)
checks and balances
c)
separation of powers
d)
transparency of institution
88.
Which characteristic serves as a long-term protection against tyranny and is a foundation of liberty in the United States?
a)
right to trial
b)
rule of law
c)
commerce clause
d)
elastic clause
89.
Which of the following is NOT an example of rule of law?
a)
"When the President does it, it is not illegal."
b)
"I prefer to follow the law, not men."
c)
"Anywhere, anytime ordinary people are given the chance to choose, the choice is the same: freedom, not tyranny; democracy, not dictatorship; the rule of law, not the rule of the secret police.
90.
Which describes a component of rule of law?
a)
transparency of institutions
b)
fair procedures
c)
accountability to the law
d)
all of the above
91.

Which describes a component of rule of law?

a)

consistent application

b)

enforcement of the law

c)

decisions based on the law

d)

all of the above

92.

In rule of law, we are ruled by

a)

man

b)

laws

c)

a few men

d)

the President

93.

Which of the following principles is established in the Magna Carta?

a)

right to bear arms

b)

self-government

c)

free speech

d)

trial by jury

94.

Which principle did the Mayflower Compact establish?

a)

right to petition govt

b)

rule of law

c)

govt has power through consent of the governed

d)

taxation by consent

95.

Which of the documents was written first?

a)

Mayflower Compact

b)

English Bill of Rights

c)

Magna Carta

d)

Common Sense

96.

Which idea was written by John Locke?

a)

Social Contract

b)

Common Sense

c)

Magna Carta

d)

Mayflower Compact

97.

Which document established fair punishment for crimes?

a)

Mayflower Compact

b)

Common Sense

c)

Magna Carta

d)

English Bill of Rights

98.

Which document was written by Thomas Paine?

a)

Social Contract

b)

Common Sense

c)

Mayflower Compact

d)

Declaration of Independence

99.

Which one called the British king a tyrant and said he had abused his power?

a)

Mayflower Compact

b)

Common Sense

c)

English Bill of Rights

d)

The Enlightenment

100.

Who said it was absurd for an island to control a whole continent?

a)

John Locke

b)

King John

c)

Thomas Paine

d)

Thomas Jefferson

101.

Which one established self-government in the American colonies?

a)

Magna Carta

b)

English Bill of Rights

c)

Social Contract

d)

Mayflower Compact

102.

Which one included free speech and the right to bear arms?

a)

English Bill of Rights

b)

Magna Carta

c)

The Enlightenment

d)

Mayflower Compact

103.

What was a movement in the 1700s that promoted freedom of thought and expression?

a)

Social Contract

b)

The Enlightenment

c)

Mayflower Compact

d)

Common Sense

104.
What was the idea that kings and queens were given the power to rule by God?
a)
God's Blessing
b)
Optimus Prime
c)
Divine Right
d)
Ruler Right
105.
What is a government ruled by a king or queen called?
a)
Absolute
b)
Constitutional
c)
Monarchy
d)
Dictatorship
106.
What type of monarchy has a king or queen in charge, but is limited to the same laws as citizens?
a)
Absolute
b)
Constitutional
c)
Feudal
d)
Declarational
107.

Which is not an influence of Ancient Greece seen in the US today?

a)

Written Constitution

b)

Democracy

c)

States

d)

Universal suffrage

108.

Why does it mean to have a federal system of government?

a)

it means that our government is a monarchy and king is in charge

b)

it means the federal government has some powers, the state governments have some powers and they have some powers they share

c)

it means that the states are in control in our country

d)

it means that the church runs our government

109.

Why does the U.S. federal government have checks and balances?

a)

to help the government enforce the laws

b)

to help the government pass laws quickly

c)

to give states a voice in the federal government

d)

to make sure no one branch has too much power

110.

Which of the following terms describes the division of power across different levels of government, such as national, state, and local?

a)

Federalism

b)

Separation of Powers

c)

Municipalism

d)

Commonwealth

111.

The main cause for many of the rules in the Articles of Confederation was that the delegates at the Continental Congress...

a)

did not want to give the states too much power because they'd proven they were willing to rebel against a government.

b)

wanted to create a government that was identical to England's government.

c)

were concerned about giving the central government too much power because the King had used his power unfairly.

d)

wanted to unify the states together, which included creating one army and one type of currency.

112.
In the Articles of Confederation, where was most of the government power placed?
a)
The States
b)
The National Government
c)
The Continental Congress
d)
The Legislative Branch
113.

The powers that are listed in the Constitution that belong to Congress are called

a)

implied powers.

b)

enumerated powers.

c)

congressional powers.

d)

powerful powers.

114.
Concurrent Powers are given to
a)
The states
b)
Both the state and the federal government
c)
The federal government 
d)
Local government
115.
Reserved Powers are powers for the 
a)
Federal Government
b)
Both Federal & State
c)
State Governments
d)
Counties
116.
FEDERALISM IS.....
a)
SEPARATION OF POWER BETWEEN THE LEGISLATIVE, EXECUTIVE AND JUDICIAL BRANCHES
b)
POWER TO THE PEOPLE
c)
A DIVISION OF POWER BETWEEN THE FEDERAL AND STATE GOVERNMENTS 
d)
A TERM MEANING THAT GOVERNMENT IS NOT ALL POWERFUL
117.

In English history, the Magna Carta (1215), the Petition of Rights (1628), and the English Bill of Rights (1689) all reinforced the concept of ______________.

a)

Limited Monarchy

b)

Religious Tolerance

c)

A laissez faire economy

d)

Universal Suffrage

118.

Which of the following is a central idea in the conclusion of the Declaration of Independence?

a)

People have unalienable rights such as life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

b)

The colonists have the right to separate from Britain's oppressive rule.

c)

Colonists should have more rights than their British brethren.

d)

British citizens will be barred from entering the colonies in the future.

119.

The List of Grievances.....

a)

detailed the colonists' complaints against King George.

b)

listed a man's natural rights.

c)

introduced the purpose of the Declaration.

d)

concluded the Declaration, declaring America a free country.

120.
The Declaration of Independence states, “That whenever any form of government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or abolish it.” Which Enlightened idea do these words describe?
a)
need to ensure a representative government.
b)
social contract between government and the people.
c)
revolutionary intent to overthrow the current government.
d)
return to a society that has no central authority.
121.

According to the Declaration of Independence who gives us our rights?

a)

They are given to us by God at birth.

b)

They are given to us by Congress.

c)

They are given to us by our Executive Branch.

d)

They are given to us by our Legislature.

122.
The reference to the natural rights of “Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness” in the Declaration of Independence was clearly inspired by the ideas of  ______. 
a)
John Adams
b)
John Hancock
c)
John Smith
d)
John Locke
123.
According to this passage, what is the principal role of government? “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness. That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed.” 
a)
To promote greater social equality
b)
To protect the natural rights of citizens
c)
To glorify the ruler in the eyes of the Creator
d)
To help individuals cooperate against the forces of nature