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Civics Review 2022

Total questions: 85

Worksheet time: 3hrs 38mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the supreme law of the land?

a)

the Articles of the Confederation

b)

the Wildcat Way

c)

the Constitution

d)

Congress

2.

The three rights in the Declaration of Independence are

a)

life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness

b)

life, liberty, and property

c)

consent of the governed

d)

deriving their powers

3.

What type of economic system do we have in the United States?

a)

capitalist or market economy

b)

socialist economy

c)

command economy

d)

regulation economy

4.

All of the following MAKE federal laws EXCEPT

a)

Congress

b)

Senate and House (of Representatives)

c)

(U.S. or national) legislature

d)

Supreme Court Justices

5.

Senators serve for how many years before having to run for re-election?

a)

5

b)

2

c)

6

d)

1

6.

If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President?

a)

Speaker of the House

b)

Senate Majority Leader

c)

Senate Minority Leader

d)

Secretary of State

7.

The branch of government that interprets the laws and rules on whether they are constitutional or not

a)

Judicial Branch

b)

Executive Branch

c)

Legislative Branch

d)

Congressional Branch

8.

Under our Constitution, these are the powers that belong to the federal government.....CHECK ALL THAT APPLY.

a)

print money

b)

declare war

c)

provide schools

d)

create an army

9.

What is one responsibility that is ONLY for United States CITIZENS?

a)

right to bear arms

b)

free speech

c)

serve on a jury

d)

Miranda warning before arrest

10.

All of the following are protected by the First Amendment EXCEPT

a)

freedom of speech

b)

the right to bear arms

c)

freedom of the press

d)

freedom of religion

11.

Main writer of the Declaration of Independence?

a)

Alicia Mike

b)

Alexander Hamilton

c)

Thomas Jefferson

d)

Joe Foster

12.

How many members of the House of Representatives are there?

a)

100

b)

435

c)

535

d)

538

13.

According to the Constitution of the United States, how long do justices of the Supreme Court serve for?

a)

2 years

b)

6 years

c)

10 years

d)

for life

14.

Which amendment to the Constitution of the United States protects against self-incrimination?

a)

First Amendment

b)

Second Amendment

c)

Fourth Amendment

d)

Fifth Amendment

15.

Who is considered to be the “father of the Constitution?”

a)

George Washington

b)

James Madison

c)

Thomas Jefferson

d)

Benjamin Franklin

16.

Which of the following phrases are not mentioned in the Preamble to the Constitution?

a)

More perfect union

b)

Establish peace

c)

Ensure foreign tranquility

d)

Provide for the common defense

17.

There are ______________________ Senators.

a)

50

b)

100

c)

200

d)

435

18.

What is the role of a jury during a trial?

a)

They determine the sentence of the guilty party

b)

They determine the sentence of the guilty party

c)

They render the verdict

d)

They present evidence in the court

19.

Legal cases that involve multiple states are most likely to involve _________ law.

a)

state

b)

common

c)

statutory

d)

federal

20.

Which political party would be more likely to support tax increases on wealthy Americans?

a)

the Libertarian Party

b)

the Republican Party

c)

the Democratic Party

d)

the Constitution Party

21.

The main job of the judicial branch is to do what?

a)

Enforce laws

b)

Interpret laws

c)

Make laws

d)

Describe laws

22.

A man is convicted of shoplifting an iPhone. His punishment is to have his hand chopped off. This law is a violation of which Amendment?

a)

Sixth Amendment

b)

Eighth Amendment

c)

Ninth Amendment

d)

Tenth Amendment

23.

Laws passed by legislative assemblies are called

a)

common law decisions.

b)

judge-made law.

c)

statutes.

d)

executive orders.

24.
What does Jefferson mean when he mentions "Consent of the Governed" in the Declaration of Independence?
a)
That government should have absolute power over people
b)
That people agree to follow a government as long as they are protected by it
c)
That you have to be old enough to be governed
d)
That government is allowed to give their consent to take freedom
25.
The following quote is from the Declaration of Independence:
"He has kept among us, in times of peace, Standing Armies without the consent of our legislatures"
Which section of the Declaration contained this passage?
a)
list of grievances
b)
justification of the conduct of colonists
c)
theory of social contract
d)
announcement of American independence from Britain
26.
Fair treatment through the judicial system
a)
due process
b)
popular sovereignty
c)
bicameral
d)
delegate
27.
Government is restricted in what it can do and people have certain rights
a)
Federalist 
b)
Limited Government
c)
Framers
d)
Monarchy
28.
Who proposes amendments on the national level?
a)
the President
b)
the governor
c)
citizens
d)
the Congress
29.
The 14th Amendment says that you can become a citizen when not born here. What is the term for this?
a)
Naturalization
b)
Due Process
c)
Ordinances
d)
Double Jeopardy
30.

Which of the following is a duty of a citizen

a)

run for an elective office

b)

pay taxes

serve as a witness

c)

participate in an election

register to vote

d)

vote

keep informed of current issues

31.
How old do you have to be to vote?
a)
16
b)
18
c)
21
d)
25
32.
Newspaper Headline reads:
 "Mayor arrested for taking bribes"
This  is an example of which fundamental principle?
a)
Rule of law
b)
Democracy
c)
Consent of the governed
d)
Representative government
33.
Which part of the U.S. Constitution states the six purposes of government?
a)
Bill of Rights 
b)
Article IV
c)
Preamble 
d)
Article I 
34.
Which government purpose identified in the Preamble is reflected in the headline?
a)
Ensure domestic tranquility
b)
Promote the general welfare
c)
Secure the blessings of liberty
d)
Provide for the common defense
35.
Which goal of the Preamble is being demonstrated in the following statement...
The Department of War was established in 1789 and later became known as the Department of Defense.
a)
Form a more perfect union
b)
Promote the general welfare
c)
Establish justice
d)
Provide for the common defense
36.
Which goal of the Preamble is being demonstrated in the following statement...
The 1st 10 Amendment to the Constitution, known as the Bill of Rights, were added in 1791.  These amendments protect our fundamental freedoms.
a)
Secure the blessings of liberty
b)
Insure domestic tranquility
c)
Form a more perfect union
d)
Provide for the common defense
37.
To be naturalized, you need to 1) be over 18 years old, 2) be a resident for 5 years, 3) be of good moral character, 4) speak English, and
a)
have a college degree
b)
have voted in the last election
c)
pass a civics test
d)
marry a U.S. citizen
38.
What is the difference between a DUTY and a RESPONSIBILITY?
a)
A duty is something you should do
A responsibility is something most people don't do.
b)
A duty is something you have to do
A responsibility is something you must do
c)
A duty is something you have to do or will get punished
A responsibility is something you should do
d)
A duty is something you should do
A responsibility is something you have to do
39.
The Checks and Balances power used by the Judicial Branch to look at a law to see if it is constitutional is called......
a)
Presidential Veto
b)
Impeachment
c)
Judicial Review
d)
Appointment Power
40.
The theory of government where one branch has power to keep another branch of government from becoming too powerful is called?
a)
Separation of Powers
b)
Checks and Balances
c)
Limited Government
d)
Constitutional Government
41.
The Checks and Balance Power used by the President (Executive Branch) against the Legislative Branch when the President does NOT like a Law passed by the Legislative Branch is called.........
a)
Presidential Veto
b)
Impeachment
c)
Judicial Review (optional)
d)
Appointment Power
42.
Under Checks and Balance, which branch of government can over ride a Presidential Veto?
a)
Judicial Branch
b)
Legislative Branch
c)
Executive Branch
d)
Elective Branch
43.
States: Create laws
Counties: Create ____
a)
Laws
b)
Charters
c)
Ordinances
d)
Rules
44.
Put the courts in order of lowest to highest.
a)
Circuit courts, Court of Appeals, District Court, Supreme Court
b)
District courts, Circuit courts, Court of Appeals, Supreme Court
c)
Supreme Court, District courts, Circuit courts, Court of Appeals
d)
District Courts, Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, Circuit court
45.

When a disagreement is settled between two people, what type of law is this?

a)

Criminal

b)

Civil

46.
When a soldier fails to return to base, what type of law is this?
a)
Juvenile
b)
Military
c)
Civil
d)
Criminal
47.
What source of law is the "supreme law" of the country?
a)
Iowa Constitution
b)
US Constitution
c)
US Code
d)
Regulations
48.

Which type of law deals with issues between the federal government and states, between two or more states, and between the government and citizens?

a)

constitutional law

b)

statutory law

c)

juvenile law

d)

military law

49.
Benchmark: 2.9  Complexity: DOK 1 
 
Which is NOT a constitutional requirement to run for President?
a)
U.S. permanent resident
b)
35 years old
c)
Natural Citizen
d)
College degree
50.
Which government office has these requirements?

Be at least 25 years old
Be a U.S. citizen at least 7 years  
Reside in the state to be represented
a)
U.S. Senator
b)
Governor of Florida
c)
President of the United States
d)
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
51.
Which government office has these requirements?

Be at least 25 years old
Be a U.S. citizen at least 7 years  
Reside in the state to be represented
a)
U.S. Senator
b)
Governor of Florida
c)
President of the United States
d)
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
52.
Which government office has these requirements?
Be at least 30
Citizen at least 9 years 
Reside in the state to be represented
a)
U.S. Senator
b)
Florida Governor
c)
President of the United States
d)
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
53.
Which government office has these requirements?
Be at least 35
A natural born citizen 
Reside in the US for 14 years
a)
Governor of Florida
b)
U.S. Senator
c)
President of the United States
d)
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
54.

By which process can the United States Constitution be changed or added to?

a)

veto

b)

amendment

c)

resolution

d)

legislative hearing

55.

Which branch of government is responsible for enforcing and carrying out laws?

a)

Judicial

b)

Legislative

c)

Executive

56.
Which branch is the law making branch?
a)
Executive
b)
Judicial 
c)
Legislative
57.
Which branch interprets laws?
a)
Exectuive 
b)
Judicial 
c)
Legislative
58.
The framers of the Constitution created a system of checks and balances to
a)
outline the powers held by each person of government.
b)
keep any one branch of government from becoming too powerful.
c)
give the people an opportunity to control the branches of government.
d)
strengthen the powers held by each branch of government
59.

The United States has which type of government?

a)

A representative democracy

b)

A representative monarchy

c)

An oligarchy

d)

A direct democracy

60.
What happened in American schools after the 1954 Supreme Court decision in Brown v. Board of Education?
a)
States could continue segregation as long as facilities were separate but equal
b)
Individuals of different races voluntarily stopped all forms of school segregation
c)
The federate gov't ordered that states desegregate schools
d)
Desegregation was ordered for only high schools
61.
What basic freedom does the "right to remain silent" protect, and how does it affect those arrested?
a)
The right to freedom of speech; it provides them the ability to speak with an attorney
b)
Protection against self-incrimination; it informs them speaking to law enforcement could incriminate them
c)
Protection of due process; it prevents convicted offenders from cruel & unusual punishment
d)
The right to freedom of assembly; it prevents law enforcement from asking questions without an attorney
62.
Which example involves changing foreign policy?
a)
Congress lifting the oil embargo on an ex-communist gov't
b)
A Supreme Court hearing on worker discrimination based on national origin
c)
Congress voting to construct an aid center in Florida for refugees
d)
A Supreme Court justice voting to take a case involving his country of birth
63.

What was the impact of Baron Montesquieu’s writings on the Founding Fathers?

a)

Representative Government

b)

Separation of Powers

c)

Social Contract

d)

Trial by Jury

64.
Which statement best explains the significance of the Mayflower Compact?
a)
It limited the power of future governments
b)
It weakened the influence of religion in government
c)
It established a form of self-government based on a social contract
d)
It guaranteed liberties for colonists through local government
65.

Which is a requirement for a person to become a naturalized U.S. citizen?

a)

Marrying a U.S. citizen and having a child with that person

b)

Being a legal resident of the U.S. for at least five years

c)

Gaining employment in the U.S. for at least five years

d)

Reaching age eighteen while living in the U.S. capital

66.

What was the main purpose for the Bill of Rights?

a)

to establish a republican government in America

b)

to guarantee individual freedoms against abuses in power

c)

to announce the reasons for separating from Great Britain

d)

to establish a stronger central government in the US

67.

Which one describes the significance of the Supreme Court's decision in Miranda v. Arizona?

a)

Southern states could not longer maintain segregated schools

b)

States couldn't have racial quotas for affirmative programs

c)

An attorney would be given to individual accused of a crime

d)

Suspects must be told their rights during an arrest

68.

Which of these rights from the Bill of Rights helps people accused of crimes?

a)

the right bear arms for self-defense

b)

the right to have the assistance to counsel

c)

the right not have troops quartered in one's house

d)

he right to petition government for a redress of grievances

69.

Which statement identifies the significance of the decision in Brown v. Board of Education?

a)

It overturned racial segregation in public schools

b)

It overturned the earlier decision of Gideon v. Wainwright

c)

It upheld state laws requiring the payment of poll taxes

d)

It upheld state laws requiring racial segregation

70.

What is the best definition of "bail" in this amendment?

a)

money paid as punishment for a crime

b)

money paid to obtain special privileges for a prison inmate

c)

money that someone convicted for a crime pays to reduce jail time

d)

paying money to stay out of jail while waiting for a trial

71.

What Enlightenment idea is represented by the newspaper headline?

a)

natural law

b)

social contract

c)

checks and balances

d)

separation of powers

72.

Which modern idea comes from the main principles of the Magna Carta?

a)

The government should have unlimited power to tax.

b)

The people should support a strong central government.

c)

The government should give people a fair trial.

d)

The people should be completely free from the government.

73.

Juveniles accused of crimes continue to be afforded many of the same due process rights as adults as a result of which 1967 U.S. Supreme Court case?

a)

In re Gault

b)

In re Greene

c)

Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier

d)

District of Columbia v. Heller

74.

What majority does the legislative branch need to override a Veto from the President?

a)

1/4

b)

2/3

c)

6/5

d)

1/2

75.

The Legislative Branch is the _______________ branch of the federal government.

a)

Lawmaking

b)

Law enforcing

c)

Law ignoring

d)

Court

76.

Which house requires you be at least 25 years old, a U.S. citizen for at least 7 years and live in the state and district you represent?

a)

Senate

b)

House of Representatives

77.

Who is the President of the Senate?

a)

Majority Leader

b)

Minority Leader

c)

Vice President

d)

President

78.

Bicameral means

a)

1 house.

b)

2 houses.

c)

3 houses.

d)

4 houses.

79.

Who approves presidential appointments, like ambassadors, judges, and cabinet members?

a)

Senate

b)

House of Representatives

80.

What obligation requires male citizens, age 18-25, to register for the military in case a draft is needed to defend the nation?

a)

Jury duty

b)

Pay taxes

c)

Obey the Law

d)

Selective Service

81.

Which action is an example of a citizen meeting a civic responsibility?

a)

paying taxes

b)

obeying laws

c)

serving on a jury

d)

voting in elections

82.

Hannah

was born in France and lived there until the age of 17 years old before she moved to her father’s birthplace of Miami, Florida. At age 20 years old, Hannah travels to another country for vacation.


Based on the scenario, what makes Hannah a United States citizen?

a)

Immigration

b)

Law of Soil

c)

Naturalization

d)

Law of Blood

83.

Believes in limited federal government power

a)

Democratic Party

b)

Republican Party

c)

Third Parties

d)

Civics party

84.

What was John Locke's influence on the Founding Fathers?

a)

Trial by Jury

b)

Separation of Powers

c)

Monarchical Government

d)

Government by Consent of the Governed

85.

Which belief did the colonists hold based on rights granted by Magna Carta?

a)

All human beings are entitled to certain natural rights.

b)

The king only rules over his subjects by their consent.

c)

New taxes cannot be imposed on subjects without their approval.

d)

All criminals must be tried in England rather than in the colonies.

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