WorksheetsUnit 1 and Unit 2 Review
Total questions: 123
Worksheet time: 2hrs 32mins
2. Obeying laws, paying taxes, defending the nation and serving as juries are what for every citizen?
A. Freedom
B. Obligations
C. Rights
D. Rules
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. Naturalization
B. Where a person is born
C. Obligations and responsibilities.
D. Where a person is born to a citizen.
4. Which of the following is the basis of the principle of law of blood in determining someone’s citizenship?
A. Naturalization
B. Where a person is born
C. Obligations and responsibilities
D. Where a person is born to a citizen
9. What do you call the process by which an immigrant becomes a citizen?
A. Immigrating
B. Interrogating
C. Mitigation
D. Naturalization
10. Which of the following is both a right and responsibility?
A. Voting
B. Littering
C. Buying imported products
D. Cleaning government offices
Which of the following is NOT a way to become a citizen?
Be born in the US.
Be born in a US territory or military base.
Sign up for the selective service.
Complete the Naturalization process.
You must pass a test and an interview as part of the Naturalization Process.
True
False
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 ...
Law of Soil
naturalization
taking a test to prove citizenship
Law of Blood
Which obligation of citizenship does this poster depict or show?
Paying taxes
Supporting our troops
Applying for government jobs
Registering for the Selective Service
The first three words of the Constitution outline the idea of Self Governing, what are these words?
We the people
We hold these
The Unanimous Declaration
In the beginning
The Declaration Of Independence announced our freedom from which country?
England
France
Mexico
Germany
Which economic system is used in the United States?
Socialism
Communism
Democracy
Capitalism
The phrase "Rule of Law" describes who must follow the laws of the country. Who below is exempt from the "rule of law"?
wealthy members of society
politicians
you
no one
Which is not one of the 3 Branches of Government?
Legislative
Senate
Judicial
Executive
What prevents one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
2nd Amendment
Separation of Church and State
Checks and Balances
5th Amendment
14th Amendment of our US Constitution states that it grants citizenship to those
lived in the United States for 5 years
that are born or naturalized in United States
owns property and taxes pays
who vote
Which of these is a legal obligation or duty
Vote
Run for office
Attend civic meetings
Serve on a jury
A requirement for becoming a naturalized citizen
be employed
have resided in the United States for five years
pay federal income tax
have a relative who is a U.S. citizen
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?
Law of Soil
Immigration
Naturalization
Law of Blood
Which is considered a citizenship responsibility rather than an obligation?
obeying the laws
paying taxes
attending civic meetings
registering for Selective Service
Which is considered a citizenship obligation rather than a responsibility?
registering for Selective Service
running for office
Volunteering
petitioning the government
What would be the consequences to the United States if they began refusing their civic responsibilities as citizens?
People would lose their individual rights and freedoms
People would have more free time
People would benefit from strong leaders
People would find that society can take care of itself
My grandparents were both born in Puerto Rico. I was born on an American military base in Guam. Am I a citizen?
Law of Soil
Law of Blood
Not A Citizen
Naturalization
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
obligation
legal permanent resident
14th Amendment
naturalization
beliefs or actions that are seen as a benefit to the community rather than individual interests, also known as the public good
law of blood
common good
law of soil
obligation
something a person should do
responsibility
naturalization
citizen
selective service
something a person should do
obligation
selective service
naturalization
responsibility
someone who is legally and permanently living in the U.S., but not a citizen
legal permanent resident
14th Amendment
naturalization
immigrant
2. Demonstrate the ability to read, speak, and write words in English.
Which title would best fit these two statements?
What are the two ways to become a US citizen?
Naturalization & checks & balances
Birth & naturalization
Commitment & honesty
Legislative & executive
How many years do you have to live in the US before applying for citizenship (imagine you are not married)?
3
5
7
10
What score do you need to get on the citizenship test to pass?
60%
75%
85%
100%
If a parent is granted citizenship, do their childern under 18 years old get granted citizenship as well?
Yes
No
If you are born in another country to one or two American parents, are you a US citizen?
Yes
No
Moving from one country to another for the purpose of permanent residency is...
Naturalization
Citizenship
Immigration
Diversity
Which amendment discusses citizenship?
1st
10th
12th
14th
What is the last step of the naturalization process?
Oath of Allegiance
Passing the government and history test
Conducting an interview in English
Applying for citizenship and paying a fee
Which government type exists where citizens vote on every law and policy and the majority always wins?
Representative Democracy
Democratic Republic
Direct Democracy
Theocratic Democracy
What government type means, "Rule by the people"?
democracy
monarchy
dictatorship
oligarchy
What government type is ruled by a King or Queen who has all the power?
Theocracy
Monarchy
Oligarchy
Dictatorship
What government type means, "Rule by a group"?
Dictatorship
Democracy
Monarchy
Oligarchy
What type of government do we have in the United States?
Direct Democracy
Monarchy
Representative Democracy
Oligarchy
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?
Direct Democracy
Oligarchy
Dictatorship
Theocracy
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?
Democracy
Anarchy
Theocracy
Dictatorship
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?
Oligarchy
Monarchy
Representative Democracy
Direct Democracy
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?
Oligarchy
Direct Democracy
Monarchy
Theocracy
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?
Dictatorship
Representative Democracy
Theocracy
Direct Democracy
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?
Democracy
Theocracy
Monarchy
Oligarchy
In a communist society...
the government controls the means of production
the individual owns the means of production
wealth is distributed evenly amongst society
there is no wealth or private property
One problem with socialism is...
the rich will continue to get richer.
people will only work as hard as they need to.
those that don't work hard enough do not reap the benefits.
the government keeps all of the wealth.
[p1] What was "the Enlightenment"?
An 18th-century movement of intellectuals whose favorite word was "reason."
A form of government in which the executive, legislative, & judicial branches limit & control each other through a system of checks & balances.
An 18th-century religious philosophy based on reason & natural law.
A view of human nature that emphasized individual happiness at the expense of the broader society.
[p1] The goal of the Enlightenment thinkers was to use the scientific method to...
keep society the same.
make progress toward a better society.
become richer and more powerful.
return to the social norms of the Bible.
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
Human rights
Divine right of Kings
Social welfare
Social contract
“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?
Thomas Hobbes
John Locke
Jacques Bossuet
Baron de Montesquieu
An agreement by which people give up their freedoms for an organized society.
laissez-faire
natural rights
social contract
natural law
Rights that belong to all humans at birth
laissez-faire
natural rights
social contract
natural law
An agreement among individuals to secure their rights and welfare by creating a government and abiding by its rules is known as ___________________
Checks and Balances
Social Contract
Divine Right
The division of power among the the different branches of government is known as __________
Splitting of Authority
Separation of Powers
Law and Order
Divine Right is defined as ____________.
the belief that a rulers authority comes directly from God
a way foresee the future
having complete individual freedom and rights
Natural Right is defined as _________________________.
right humans from birth, such as life, liberty, and property
an organic way of exercising your rights
Montesquieu proposed that separation of powers would keep any individual from gaining total control of the government. This is known as ____________________
Checks and Balances
Law and Order
Balancing a checkbook
Which definition best describes what Absolutism is?
Where a few people control all the aspects of government by making all the decisions for the people.
Where people are elected by the citizens of the country and make all the decisions within the government
Where kings or queens are appointed to leadership and rule alongside a government that is made up by the citizens of that country
Where one person controls all the aspects of government by making all the decisions for the people.
Which describes a component of rule of law?
consistent application
enforcement of the law
decisions based on the law
all of the above
In rule of law, we are ruled by
man
laws
a few men
the President
Which of the following principles is established in the Magna Carta?
right to bear arms
self-government
free speech
trial by jury
Which principle did the Mayflower Compact establish?
right to petition govt
rule of law
govt has power through consent of the governed
taxation by consent
Which of the documents was written first?
Mayflower Compact
English Bill of Rights
Magna Carta
Common Sense
Which idea was written by John Locke?
Social Contract
Common Sense
Magna Carta
Mayflower Compact
Which document established fair punishment for crimes?
Mayflower Compact
Common Sense
Magna Carta
English Bill of Rights
Which document was written by Thomas Paine?
Social Contract
Common Sense
Mayflower Compact
Declaration of Independence
Which one called the British king a tyrant and said he had abused his power?
Mayflower Compact
Common Sense
English Bill of Rights
The Enlightenment
Who said it was absurd for an island to control a whole continent?
John Locke
King John
Thomas Paine
Thomas Jefferson
Which one established self-government in the American colonies?
Magna Carta
English Bill of Rights
Social Contract
Mayflower Compact
Which one included free speech and the right to bear arms?
English Bill of Rights
Magna Carta
The Enlightenment
Mayflower Compact
What was a movement in the 1700s that promoted freedom of thought and expression?
Social Contract
The Enlightenment
Mayflower Compact
Common Sense
Which is not an influence of Ancient Greece seen in the US today?
Written Constitution
Democracy
States
Universal suffrage
Why does it mean to have a federal system of government?
it means that our government is a monarchy and king is in charge
it means the federal government has some powers, the state governments have some powers and they have some powers they share
it means that the states are in control in our country
it means that the church runs our government
Why does the U.S. federal government have checks and balances?
to help the government enforce the laws
to help the government pass laws quickly
to give states a voice in the federal government
to make sure no one branch has too much power
Which of the following terms describes the division of power across different levels of government, such as national, state, and local?
Federalism
Separation of Powers
Municipalism
Commonwealth
The main cause for many of the rules in the Articles of Confederation was that the delegates at the Continental Congress...
did not want to give the states too much power because they'd proven they were willing to rebel against a government.
wanted to create a government that was identical to England's government.
were concerned about giving the central government too much power because the King had used his power unfairly.
wanted to unify the states together, which included creating one army and one type of currency.
The powers that are listed in the Constitution that belong to Congress are called
implied powers.
enumerated powers.
congressional powers.
powerful powers.
In English history, the Magna Carta (1215), the Petition of Rights (1628), and the English Bill of Rights (1689) all reinforced the concept of ______________.
Limited Monarchy
Religious Tolerance
A laissez faire economy
Universal Suffrage
Which of the following is a central idea in the conclusion of the Declaration of Independence?
People have unalienable rights such as life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
The colonists have the right to separate from Britain's oppressive rule.
Colonists should have more rights than their British brethren.
British citizens will be barred from entering the colonies in the future.
The List of Grievances.....
detailed the colonists' complaints against King George.
listed a man's natural rights.
introduced the purpose of the Declaration.
concluded the Declaration, declaring America a free country.
According to the Declaration of Independence who gives us our rights?
They are given to us by God at birth.
They are given to us by Congress.
They are given to us by our Executive Branch.
They are given to us by our Legislature.
