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Civics Final

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Democracy requires all of the following except a:

a)

form a union

b)

large, powerful upper class

c)

ratification by legislatures or conventions in the states

d)

since birth

2.

Which goal of the Preamble to the Constitution of the United States is illustrated by this cartoon.

a)

Thomas Jefferson

b)

ratification by legislatures or conventions in the states

c)

form a union

d)

large, powerful upper class

3.

Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?

a)

Thomas Jefferson

b)

Alexander Hamilton

c)

Form a union

d)

1st amendment

4.

Which is necessary to amend the Constitution of the United States?

a)

serve on juries

b)

rule of law

c)

large, powerful upper class

d)

Ratification by legislatures or conventions in the states

5.

Which drawing shows a freedom guaranteed in the 1st Amendment

a)

"I want a lawyer"

b)

"You have the right to remain silent"

c)

"You can help save the forest animals. Petition"

d)

"I am going to vote"

6.

The president must have been a US citizen:

a)

since birth

b)

rule of law

c)

5 years

d)

0 years

7.

"Mayor Convicted of..." "Federal Judge..."

These headlines best illustrate the concept of--

a)

serve on juries

b)

checks and balances

c)

rule of law

d)

engaging in community service

8.

In order for a US citizen to receive a fair trial, other citizens must--

a)

executive, legislative, and judicial

b)

serve on juries

c)

checks and balances

d)

engage in community service

9.

"Aiko and Ian know that some children at their school lack school

supplies. With the support of their principal, parents, and teachers,

they organize a district-wide school supply drive."

By starting this school supply drive, Aiko and Ian are —

a)

Thomas Jefferson

b)

serve on juries

c)

rule of law

d)

engaging in community service

10.

"President Calls a Special Session of Congress"

The principle of United States government that is best illustrated in the headline above is –

a)

engaging in community service

b)

1st amendment

c)

checks and balances

d)

executive, legislative, and judicial

11.

The three main branches of the US government are:

a)

checks and balances

b)

executive, legislative, and judicial

c)

conservative and liberal

d)

engaging in community service

12.

The major function of political parties in America is:

a)

federal

b)

liberals and conservatives

c)

checks and balances

d)

nominating candidates for public office and presenting them to voters

13.

"Senate Approves Presidential..."

This headline illustrates a power of which branch of government?

a)

federal legislative

b)

checks and balances

c)

liberal and conservative

d)

nominating candidates for public office and presenting them to voters

14.

What are the two sides of the political spectrum?

a)

states

b)

liberal and conservative

c)

chief legislator

d)

federal legislative

15.

A common criticism of the Electoral college is that it--

a)

allows a person to win the presidency without a majority of votes

b)

states

c)

liberal and conservative

d)

federal legislative

16.

"Members of Congress, we need to reform the current postal system."

In this situation, the President is acting as the --

a)

1st amendment

b)

federal

c)

liberal and conservative

d)

chief legislator

17.

According to the 10th Amendment of the Bill of Rights, powers not specifically delegated are reserved

to the people or —

a)

education

b)

federal

c)

states

d)

chief legislator

18.

Which level of government can declare war on foreign nations?

a)

federal

b)

registered voters of the city

c)

education

d)

judicial

19.

"I am pleased to announce that I will be running for Mayor in the upcoming election."

One way for Mrs. Jones in the cartoon above to gain this office is to be elected by:

a)

education

b)

registered voters of the city

c)

gerrymandering

d)

states

20.

Which of the following is NOT a factor in determining if one is eligible to vote?

a)

states

b)

gerrymandering

c)

education

d)

1st

21.

Changing voting boundaries to benefit one political party is known as –

a)

registered voters of the city

b)

270

c)

education

d)

gerrymandering

22.

"1st Floor

General District Court

2nd Floor

Circuit Court

3rd Floor

Court of Appeals

4th Floor"

Which floor would a teenager go to for misdemeanor charges?

a)

1st

b)

2nd

c)

3rd

d)

4th

23.

Which action by the Governor of North Carolina is an example of maintaining public safety?

a)

federal legislative

b)

in the senate

c)

sending North Carolina National Guard to help after a disaster

d)

campaign issues

24.

A bill can only be “filibustered” -

a)

in the senate

b)

appeal to the political center

c)

270

d)

executive, legislative, and judicial

25.

In order to win in a presidential election, a candidate must receive ___ electoral votes.

a)

1st

b)

20

c)

amendment

d)

270

26.

Political parties distribute literature about their candidates in order to —

a)

appeal to the political center

b)

educate the electorate about campaign issues

c)

in the senate

d)

1st amendment

27.

In order to win an election, a major party is most likely to –

a)

in the senate

b)

education

c)

liberal and conservative

d)

appeal to the political center

28.

"I want you FDR. Stay and finish the job!"

This campaign poster is most likely trying to--

a)

persuade voters to reelect the candidate

b)

appeal to the political center

c)

education

d)

the cabinet

29.

1. Bill is debated

2. Bill is proposed

3. Bill is voted on by both houses

4. Bill is worked on in committees

What is the correct sequence for the law-making process in Congress?

a)

3,1,2,4

b)

1,2,3,4

c)

2,4,1,3

d)

4,3,2,1

30.

Which person has the best chance of influencing local legislation

a)

end the national income tax

b)

better after-school programs

c)

Thomas Jefferson

d)

raise age requirement for voters

31.

A group of men and women that are the Presidents' advisers are also known as what?

a)

executive

b)

the cabinet

c)

education

d)

judicial review

32.

"State Supreme Court Rules Against City Restrictions on public meetings said to be unconstitutional"

Which legal process does this headline describe?

a)

the cabinet

b)

bush v. gore

c)

executive

d)

judicial review

33.

Supreme Court case found that separate is NOT equal, therefore desegregating public schools?

a)

Brown v. Board of Education

b)

judicial review

c)

Bush v. Gore

d)

gerrymandering

34.

The 2000 presidential election was finally decided by the ____ decision.

a)

communicate with the public

b)

judicial review

c)

the cabinet

d)

Bush v. Gore

35.

"Vote for Congressman Smith, a man fighting for your rights."

This cartoon illustrates how government officials use the media to —

a)

communicate with the public

b)

libel

c)

bush v. gore

d)

gerrymandering

36.

_______ is a written lie about a person that damages his/her reputation.

a)

secretary of state

b)

libel

c)

guard the nation against terrorism

d)

lobbying

37.

The Writ of Habeas Corpus is intended to prevent –

a)

the accused from being unjustly arrested

b)

1st amendment

c)

liberal and conservative

d)

libel

38.

Based on this graph, which statement is most accurate?

a)

lobbying

b)

The college-educated voters were more likely to vote than were non-college-educated voters.

c)

guard the nation against terrorism

d)

secretary of state

39.

The main purpose of the Patriot Act is to:

a)

WWI

b)

lobbying

c)

secretary of state

d)

guard the nation against terrorism

40.

"Dear Representative Shelby,

I represent the Verne County Historic Preservation Society. Please consider voting in favor of Proposition 118 which will ensure the protection of historic sites in Verne County.

Sincerely, Ellis Frankwell"

This letter is an example of —

a)

canada and mexico

b)

secretary of state

c)

lobbying

d)

visa

41.

What is an example of Isolationism?

a)

visa

b)

America remaining neutral through most of WWI

c)

canada and mexico

d)

libel

42.

The cabinet member most responsible for developing American foreign policy is the:

a)

secretary of state

b)

visa

c)

lobbying

d)

canada and mexico

43.

NAFTA created a free trade agreement between the US and –

a)

France

b)

Canada and Mexico

c)

visa

d)

lobbying

44.

A ____ permits you to enter another country and must be obtained from the country you wish to enter.

a)

Thomas Jefferson

b)

passport

c)

education

d)

visa

45.

Which picture shows a service usually provided by the government?

a)

mail

b)

taxi

c)

vet

d)

chef

46.

Community service is important in a democratic nation because it -

a)

addresses local needs and serves the public good

b)

secretary of state

c)

post offices

d)

promote public health

47.

The local government in Virginia most likely created Ordinance 617 in order to --

a)

promote public health

b)

urban

c)

rural

d)

education

48.

Name US Citizen (Y/N) Florida Resident (Y/N) Age

Carlos Y Y 16

Sophia Y Y 21

Kevin Y N 18

Anvi N Y 42

a)

Carlos

b)

Sophia

c)

Kevin

d)

Anvi

49.

Which of the following is NOT typically a city zoning classification?

a)

state

b)

rural

c)

promote public health

d)

visa

50.

State and local taxes can be issued on –

a)

urban

b)

rural

c)

the sale of local goods

d)

visa