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WorksheetsMINI ASSESSMENT#6 STUDY GUIDE
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 21mins
Who would a citizen contact about a problem with city roads?
the county commissioner
the president
the mayor
the governor
Shrimp and seafood industries in Florida are concerned about the freshwater supply from Georgia. If the freshwater supply is reduced, Florida’s shrimp and seafood industries could be harmed. Who is responsible for resolving this dispute?
state legislatures
federal legislative branch
federal executive branch
state judiciary
The headline below describes a community problem. What problem was the ordinance meant to address?
concerns about local businesses
concerns about parking
threats to public education
threats to public safety
Why are canned food drives held?
to help private community groups support those in need
to help county officials meet their obligations
to help city administrators fulfill their responsibilities
to help state agencies distribute benefits
The statements below are from a conversation about a public policy issue.
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Peggy: People who receive state unemployment benefits should be required to perform community service.
Jeff: I disagree. People who are unemployed need the time to look for work.
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What public policy solution would Peggy and Jeff likely support?
expanded private assistance
increased background checks
expanded job training programs
increased support payments
Which option represents a way that multiple perspectives are reflected in political participation?
public meetings
legislative sessions
press conference
State of the Union address
The headline attached describes an event in U.S. history.
Which public policy view is reflected in the headline?
racial tolerance
racial equality
racial prejudice
racial discrimination
Attached is a slogan found on a button worn by a citizen.
Which public policy perspective reflects the views of the citizen wearing the button?
youth education
youth suffrage
youth literacy
youth employment
Below are views related to education.
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1. Civics should be taught in public schools.
2. Good citizenship is learned in communities.
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Which conclusion can be drawn from these views?
Political conflict should be reduced through legislation.
Civic participation should be learned at home.
Civic involvement is important to building strong societies.
Political conflict is a threat to strong societies.
The picture attached shows a government leader. Which form of government would have this type of leader?
Theocracy
Democracy
Monarchy
Oligarchy
Which option reflects a long term policy goal?
collecting signatures to run for public office
collecting canned food to give to the poor
collecting soap and shampoo to send overseas
collecting signatures to put an amendment on the ballot
How does monarchy differ from other forms of government?
Leaders are chosen by the upper class.
Leaders are given power by kings.
Leaders are born into ruling families.
Leaders are named in the constitution.
What do a republic and a direct democracy have in common?
rule by a single political party
rule by the people
a single leader
a small group of leaders
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?
Monarchy
Oligarchy
Republic
Dictatorship
The image attached includes a statement influenced by an 1848 book. What modern political action could be influenced by the statement?
A representative democracy amends its constitution
A queen speaks before Parliament to officially openParliament.
A communist country invades a democratic country.
A dictator orders the invasion of a neighboring country.
Where is power concentrated in a unitary system of government?
military
central government
state government
dictator
What system of government was in place after the United States adopted the U.S. Constitution?
Federal
Confederal
Oligarchy
Parliamentary
The newspaper headline attached describes a historical event.
What long term impact does this headline reflect?
protection of due process rights
expansion of the right to privacy
protection of equal property rights
expansion of the right to vote
The statement attached was made by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton during a
January 23, 2013 Senate hearing.
Based on the statement,
which is a goal of U.S. policy?
avoiding conflict
homeland security
diplomatic alliances
citizen protection
The political cartoon attached illustrates a foreign policy issue.
What issue is illustrated in the cartoon?
The U.S. Senate did not ratify a treaty.
The Cabinet did not ratify a treaty.
The Secretary of State did not ratify a treaty.
The President did not ratify a treaty.
Attached is a graph about high school graduation rates in the United States.
Which long term domestic policy goal is reflected in the graph?
public safety
physical fitness
career preparation
racial equality
Which international agreement involved the United States, Canada, and Mexico?
North American Fair Travel Agreement
North American Free Travel Agreement
North American Free Trade Agreement
North American Fair Transit Agreement
Which is an example of a way that a citizen can seek participation in an international organization?
“like” the Facebook page of the World Trade Organization
ask to join the United Nations
email about internship opportunities at the International Red Cross
request a trial before the World Court
During which conflict did the U.S. declare war on Japan?
Korean War
World War II
World War I
Vietnam War
Which presidential action was based on Article I of the U.S. Constitution?
Dwight Eisenhower’s statements about communism in Africa
John F. Kennedy’s statements about missiles in Cuba
Franklin Roosevelt asking Congress to declare war on Japan
George H. Bush asking Congress to commit troops for Gulf War I
The newspaper headline attached describes an event in U.S. history. Which course of action taken by the United States is represented by the headline?
diplomacy
treaty ratification
veto override
terrorism
The statement attached is from President James Monroe’s
Message to Congress on December 2, 1823.
What impact has this statement had on
modern U.S. involvement in international conflicts?
The government should limit the spread of Communism
The government should limit the spread of oligarchy.
The government should protect Communism.
The government should protect oligarchy.
Luis owns a small store in the downtown business district. He learned that at the next monthly council meeting, the mayor will propose limiting the amount of time that people can park on the streets in the business district. Luis is afraid that if the city council approves the proposal, his business will suffer. Which of the following should be Luis’s final step in attempting to resolve this issue?
survey downtown businesses to determine their thoughts on the issue
call council members with concerns about the proposed policy
prepare a map of the available downtown parking spaces
present an alternative proposal at the next council meeting
Which statement correctly describes communism?
Wealth is distributed according to social class.
Property ownership is determined by family status.
The central government controls all economic planning.
Workers are considered to be the lowest social class.
What do an absolute monarchy and an autocracy have in common?
a single legislative house
a single ruler
a national court system
a written constitution
Which government system gives states the most power?
unitary
parliamentary
confederal
federal
Which action is an example of a foreign-policy decision?
The president signed an executive order restoring relations with a communist government.
The president requested a law to regulate pollution near international borders.
Congress raised educational standards to make students competitive in a global market.
Congress increased providing support to newly arrived immigrants.
The U.S. government is a member of which organization?
International Red Cross
United Nations
European Union
World Wildlife Fund
A country with very strong economic ties to the United States
is allowing human rights violations to take place.
Based on U.S. foreign policy, which is an appropriate first response?
Initiate a trade ban
Initiate a military operation
Initiate diplomatic talks
Initiate public protests
The statement attached was made by
President Barack Obama on August 18, 2011.
What is the relationship between
President Obama’s statement and U.S. involvement in Syrian political affairs?
conflict resolution
development of diplomatic alliances
support for the rule of law
economic development
The statement below is from a document adopted
by an international organization.
"Whereas recognition of the inherent dignity and of the equal and inalienable rights of all members of the human family is the foundation of freedom, justice and peace in the world, …
Whereas a common understanding of these rights and freedoms is of the greatest importance for the full realization of this pledge,
Now, Therefore THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY proclaims …that every individual and every organ of society … shall strive by teaching and education to promote respect for these rights…"
Which international organization can governments participate in to support this organization’s goals?
World Trade Organization
International Court of Justice
United Nations
International Red Cross
The statement below is from Executive Order 10924, President John F. Kennedy, March 1, 1961.
What opportunities does the executive order create for citizens and the government?
to advance the common good
to provide for the common defense
to administer justice
to establish domestic tranquility
The table attached describes a type of government.
Which title completes the table?
Confederal Government
Parliamentary Government
Unitary Government
Federal Government
The table below describes a type of government.
Which title completes the table?
Unitary Government
Parliamentary Government
Federal Government
Confederal Government
Which action is an example of a foreign-policy decision?
The president signed an executive order restoring relations with a communist government.
The president requested a law to regulate pollution near international borders.
Congress raised educational standards to make students competitive in a global market.
Congress increased providing support to newly arrived immigrants.
