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WorksheetsCivics Review CE.2-CE.10
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 2hrs 31mins
A is an individual with certain rights and duties under a government and who, by birth or by choice, owes allegiance to that government.
immigrant
citizen
alien
none of these
To become a citizen through naturalization, a person must ___ .
be at least 18 years old and a legal resident of the U.S. for 3-5 years or longer.
be of good moral character and be loyal to the U.S.
be able to read, write, and speak basic English, pass a naturalization test, and take the Oath of Allegiance at a naturalization ceremony.
all of these answers.
What part of the U.S. Constitution expressed the reasons that the U.S. Constitution was written?
Bill of Rights
Amendments
Preamble
Articles
What fundamental political principle states government is not all-powerful and may do only those things people have given it the power to do?
Democracy
Representative Governent
Consent of the Governed
Rule of Law
Limited Government
Which 1st Amendment freedom allows you to worship in any way you wish, as long as you do no harm to others?
Religion
Assembly
Press
Petition
Speech
What document established the first form of national government for the independent states (even though it had a weak central government with no power to tax or enforce laws, and most of the power was held by the states)?
Declaration of Independence
U.S. Constitution
Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom
Virginia Declaration of Rights
Articles of Confederation
The 14th Amendment....
guarantees due process protections to actions of the state and local governments.
protects citizens from being held for committing a crime unless they have been charged by the police.
guarantees due process protections to actions of the federal government.
defines citizenship.
The 5th Amendment....
guarantees due process protections to actions of the state and local governments.
protects citizens from being held for committing a crime unless they have been charged by the police.
guarantees due process protections to actions of the federal government.
defines citizenship.
Which of the following are functions of political parties?
Broadcasting different points of view
Recruiting and nominating candidates
Educating the electorate
Helping candidates win
Monitoring actions of officeholders
Where can a citizen find the differences between the political parties?
Evaluate the sources
Stated in party platforms
Identifying candidates
Reflected in campaigning
Rising campaign costs...
gave women the right to vote.
require extensive fundraising.
cause citizens to fail to register to vote.
give wealthy individuals an advantage and limit opportunities to run for office.
give special interest groups increased influence.
What are the qualifications to register to vote in Virginia?
Must be at least 18 years old by the day of the general election
Must be a U.S. citizen
Must be a resident of Virginia and precinct
Must have a valid driver's license
Must have a job
Most states have a _______ system that awards all electors to the winning presidential candidate.
winner-take-all
loser-lose-all
make-or-break
vote-or-die
Which of the following are checks the executive branch (the president) has over the legislative branch (Congress)?
(Select all answers that apply.)
propose legislation (State of the Union Address)
prepare the annual budget for Congress to approve
call special sessions of Congress
declare war
veto legislation
What is the first step of the lawmaking process in Congress?
Send the bill to the president.
Work in committees.
Vote on the bill in both houses.
Introduce the bill in either house.
Promoting public health, safety, education, and welfare is a primary responsibility of the _____ government.
national
state
local
In which units of local government could a manager be hired by the elected legislature to oversee the operations of the local government?
counties
towns
cities
all of these answers are correct
The United States has a court system whose organization and jurisdiction are derived from the _____ and ____.
(Select all answers that apply.)
Global contract
Constitution of the United States
federal laws
General Assembly
What are the two types of conflicts resolved by courts?
(Select 2.)
criminal
felonies
misdemeanors
civil
Select all of the strategies used to evaluate media.
separate fact from opinion
separate needs from wants
detect bias
identify propaganda
evaluate sources
