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WorksheetsHistory Final Exam Study Guide
Total questions: 65
Worksheet time: 16hrs 15mins
Ninety-eight percent of people who live in the United States come from ancestors who once lived in ________.
Another country
England
In the 1600s, the thirteen original colonies of the United States were created mostly by _______________.
English immigrants
Native Americans
___________ are the key practices, relationships, and organizations in a society.
Values
Institutions
____________ is the idea that the government receives its power from the people.
Ethnic diversity
Popular sovereignty
Only people born in the United States are considered citizens.
True
False
The citizenship exam tests the applicant's _________.
ability to read, write, and speak English
ability to serve in the U.S. armed forces
Immigrants who are naturalized must swear to obey the United States Constitution
True
False
Which of the following is a right of legal aliens?
the right to run for office
the right to own property
Obeying laws, paying taxes, defending the nation, serving in court, and ___________ are duties of American citizens.
attending school
voting
Citizens have a duty to serve in court on a jury if called.
True
False
Volunteerism involves giving __________ to others without receiving payment.
money
time and services
Which of the following is a job of the government?
manage information
make laws
Libraries, hospitals, parks, and ________ are examples of services run by the government.
newspapers
schools
Which of the following develops plans to reach public policy goals?
private companies
government
Which branch of government has the highest level of authority?
federal
State
_____________ is the world's oldest representative democracy.
Greece
U.S.A
In a democracy, people agree to abide by rules that the majority of people want.
True
false
In some states, the governor was elected by the legislature.
true
false
The rights listed in the states' bill of rights had their origins in English law.
true
false
The Confederation of States was unsuccessful because ___________.
it followed English law
it was too limited in its power
The Northwest Ordinance ________________.
Freed slavery
Outlawed slavery
After the American Revolution, the population in the Northwest Territory ______________.
grew dramatically
shrank considerably
The Confederation Congress could not pass a law unless all of the states agreed to it.
true
false
The French and Indian War was fought because ________.
the French took over Native American lands
British colonists moved into French territory
The British won the French and Indian War
true
false
King George enacted the Stamp Act in order to __________.
punish the colonists
raise money to pay off war debts
Which of the following acts was nicknamed the "Intolerable Acts" by the colonists?
the Coercive Acts
The Stamp Act
The Boston Tea Party was a protest against British policies.
true
false
Common Sense was a pamphlet written by John Locke that made a case for the independence of the colonies.
true
false
The Declaration of Independence states: whenever any form of government becomes destructive of those ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or abolish it, and to institute new Government. This idea can be traced back to the writings of ____________.
John Hancock
John Locke
The Declaration of Independence was the first official document to give people the right to consent to their government
true
false
Rhode Island did not take part in the Constitutional Convention because ___________.
its leaders were traveling in Europe
its leaders opposed a strong central government
The rights listed in the states' bill of rights had their origins in English law.
true
false
Who is known as the "Father of the Constitution"?
Thomas Jefferson
James Madison
What is considered the greatest institution in the world?
family
school
All 13 states had to ratify the Constitution to make it the law of the land.
true
false
The Constitution is the highest law in the United States.
true
false
The Preamble to the Constitution ___________.
sets forth individual freedoms
states the purposes of the government
The Preamble to the Constitution states that the power of the government originates with ____________.
president
people
Article 1 of the Constitution outlines _____________.
the relationship between the states and the national government
the lawmaking powers of the legislative branch of government
A group of people who post messages on the Internet to protest the actions of Congress are _________
exercising their right to free speech
exercising their right to free petition
President Jefferson Called ____________ a "wall of separation between church and state."
the Bill of Rights
the Establishment Clause
The Supreme Court has ruled that art, music, and clothing are protected under the right to free speech.
true
false
If a person is found not guilty in a criminal trial, the police may gather more evidence and conduct a second trial.
true
false
Which amendment protects against double jeopardy?
fourth
fifth
Which amendment limits the power of the federal government?
ninth
tenth
The Thirteenth, Fourteenth, and Fifteenth Amendments were passed _______________.
during the Civil War
shortly after the Civil War ended
Women were granted the right to vote by the ____________.
7th amendment
19th amendment
Until 1971, most states set the minimum voting age at 21.
true
false
Why was the three branches of government created?
To ensure a separation of powers
To make different laws
What are the three Branches of Government?
Legislative, Judicial, and State
Executive, Judicial, and Legislative
Legislative Branch of Government
Federal-congress/state legislature
State-Congress/council
Judicial Branch of Government
Supreme Court/district, municipal court
mayor manager
Executive Branch of Government
President, congress and vice President (correct answer but not right on exam)
President,Governor mayor or manager (not correct, but right on exam)
Who is the head of the Government in each state?
president
governor
Which country is the world largest national economy?
United Kingdom
United States
Japan
How do you measure a nation's income?
Resources
GDP
GDP per capita
What is GPD?
GDP is the total market value of all final product a produced in a country during a single year.
GDP is something you can touch, like bicycles, cell phones, books, pens and clothes.
GDP include services or work done for someone for pay.
How much was the annual output or amount produced in 2010?
15 million
15 hundred
15 trillion
What is a profit motive?
is the desire to earn money by creating and selling goods and services.
is the selling goods and trying to make a profit.
is the desire to have an idea for a business.
What is capitalism?
In the United States, citizens not the government make most of the economic decision. This kind of economic system is called capitalism.
In the United States, the government make most of the economic decision.
The government and the citizen make most of the economic decision.
What are three types of resources used to make goods and provide services?
natural resources, labor, and capital.
GPD, labor, and capital.
natural resources, stock, and bonds
What two forces are at work in a market exchange?
demand and supply
goods and services
natural resources and goods
What is the standard of living?
The standard of living is the quality of life of the people living in a country.
The standard of living is the quality goods and services a country provides
The standard of living is abundant life.
When was the book The Wealth of Nations published and who wrote the book?
In 1886 Thomas Jefferson , a former president published a book titled The Wealth of Nations.
In 1776 Adam Smith, a Scottish philosopher and economist published a book titled The Wealth of Nations.
In 1996 Adam Smith, a Scottish philosopher and economist published a book titled The Wealth of Nations.
