WorksheetsModules 1-5 Review
Total questions: 32
Worksheet time: 1hrs 29mins
Which of the following are requirements to become a naturalized citizen? (Check all that apply)
Legal resident for at least 5 years
At least 18 years old
Pass a US Civics test
Good Moral Character
Serve in the US Military
According to the 14th Amendment, who is US Citizen?
Only those born one
Only those naturalized
Those born and naturalized
none of these
Voting, helping a candidate run for office & writing to officials, these are all things what TYPE of person would do?
active citizen
governor
senior citizen
responsible
What Enlightenment thinker is responsible for the idea of separation of powers?
Montesquieu
Locke
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
What is the idea of natural rights?
basic rights all humans are born with
rights only US citizens are born with
things people should never do
an agreement between a government and its people
Why was having a government so important to Enlightenment thinkers?
to protect people's rights/safety and avoid state of nature
to punish citizens
to make different laws for the rich and poor
to make sure government officials would be above the law
What is the social contract?
an agreement between a government and it's citizens
rights all citizens should be given at birth
no rules; chaos
a government who controls everything
In the social contract, what do citizens have to do?
agree to listen to the government and give it power
make laws
punish the government
protect the government
Which document created a government with the principle of "self-government"?
Magna Carta
The English Bill of Rights
Common Sense
The Mayflower Compact
Which document could be used to encourage countries to seek independence from a dictator?
Magna Carta
The English Bill of Rights
Common Sense
The Mayflower Compact
Which document was the first to limit the power of the King of England?
Magna Carta
The English Bill of Rights
Common Sense
The Mayflower Compact
Which document further limited the King of England and made the Parliament almost as powerful as the king?
Magna Carta
The English Bill of Rights
Common Sense
The Mayflower Compact
What were the two groups of people regarding the new constitution?
Federalists & Anti-Federalists
Federalists & Southern States
Anti-Federalists & Nothern States
Federalists & Constitutionalists
How did the Federalists feel about the new U.S. Constitution?
Supported it
Against it
How did the Anti- Federalists feel about the new U.S. Constitution?
Supported it
Against it
What was a problem of the AoC that the U.S. Constitution solved?
How to farm
Allowed the government to collect taxes
How to divide land
Allowed the government to be a monarchy
What idea of Montesquieu's gives power to each branch of government to check and limit each other to make it so one does not become too powerful?
separation of powers
checks and balances
federalism
rule of law
What was the main complaint of the colonists that led to the signing of the Declaration of Independence?
Wanting representation
Wanting freedom
Wanting independence
Having too much of a say
What were some of the things colonists did to show their hatred (or opposition) to the English's tax policies? (check all that apply)
Boycotted
Protested
Placed skull & crossbones stamps on paper goods
Destroyed tea
Thanked the King
Which of the following ideas means no one is above the law and all must face the same consequences?
rule of law
separation of powers
checks and balances
law of soil
Which was a weakness of the Articles of Confederation?
Central government had no Judicial branch to interpret laws
Central government could not tax
Central government could not raise an army
Central government had no Executive Branch to Enforce Laws
All of these
The U.S. Constitution added which branch of government to solve the AoC's problem of not being able to enforce laws?
Legislative Branch
Executive Branch
Judicial Branch
Presidential Branch
The U.S. Constitution added which branch of government to solve the AoC's problem of not being able to interpret laws?
Legislative Branch
Executive Branch
Judicial Branch
Presidential Branch
Where in the Preamble of the United States Constitution does it mention the idea of, "fairness?"
General Welfare
Domestic Tranquility
Justice
Common Defense
Where in the Preamble of the United States Constitution does it mention the idea of, "peace in our country?"
Justice
Common Defense
General Welfare
Domestic Tranquility
According to the DOI, where does government get their power?
God
Elected officials
The people
The President
Why did the Articles of Confederation fail?
Central government was too weak; state governments were too strong
State governments were too weak; central government was too strong
Which of the following are obligations (duties) of U.S. Citizens? (check all that apply)
defend the nation
voting
jury duty
petition the government
Pay taxes
Which group do we have to thank for the inclusion of a bill of rights?
Federalists
Anti-Federalists
Loyalists
Patriots
