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Unit 1 Pre Test

Total questions: 22

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A queen rules a nation. When she dies, the throne will pass to her daughter. What kind of government does this nation have?

a)

theocracy

b)

democracy

c)

monarchy

d)

dictatorship

2.

A government allowing people to participate in governing is known as what type of government?

a)

theoacry

b)

democracy

c)

monarchy

d)

aristocracy

3.

What is the difference between an indirect and direct democracy

a)

Direct Democracy people participate in government by voting and acting in government, while indirect democracy people participate by electing representatives to make decisions

b)

Direct Democracy people participate by electing representatives to make decisions, while indirect democracy people participate in government by voting and acting in government

4.

Some nations in the Middle East have Islam as the state religion. Their citizens must practice this religion. What kind of government do these nations have?

a)

theocracy

b)

democracy

c)

autocracy

d)

aristocracy

5.

People overthrow their government, but no ruler takes charge. Without leadership, the nation is in chaos. What is this situation called?

a)

democracy

b)

anarchy

c)

theocracy

d)

dictatorship

6.

Kahlil lives in a direct democracy. What does that mean?

a)

He will be brought up on charges if he does not vote

b)

As a citizen, he is elected as a member of the government and sits in Congress.

c)

He votes for representatives who decide on the issues and laws.

d)

He personally votes on every issue and law and actively participates in government.

7.

The United States of America is considered what type of government?

a)

direct democracy

b)

constitutional monarchy

c)

representative democracy

d)

theocracy

8.

Who holds the most power in the United States?

a)

The American people

b)

The president

c)

The military

d)

The Congress

9.

According to the Declaration of Independence, what truth was "self-evident"?

a)

All men are created equal.

b)

Rights are given by good kings

c)

Government exists to protect us from ourselves

d)

Only a democracy can protect our rights

10.

How did the founding fathers separate the powers of government?

a)

Signed a contract

b)

Followed natural rights

c)

Established three branches

d)

Gave all power to one ruler

11.

Best pizza in town?

a)

Papa Johns

b)

Little Caesar's

c)

Pizza Hut

d)

Stellians

e)

Casey's

12.

What are considered our natural rights?

a)

Life, healthcare, education

b)

Life, liberty, pursuit of happiness

c)

Land, healthcare, pursuit of happiness

d)

Life, sovereignty, freedom

13.

What is the connection between natural rights and government?

a)

government is meant to provide services

b)

people have the right to alter government

c)

people have certain unalienable rights

d)

government is meant to protect rights

14.

All of the following are ideals in the Declaration of Independence except:

a)

federalism

b)

inalienable rights

c)

equality

d)

consent of the governed

15.

The government can only exercise authority if it has been given permission to do so by the People this is known as what concept?

a)

checks and balances

b)

monarchy

c)

popular sovereignty

d)

federalism

16.

The political cartoon below best represents which principle?

a)

Equality

b)

Inalienable rights

c)

Consent of the Governed

d)

Federalism

17.

If the people of a country believe their government does not have the right to rule, what aspect of PALS is the government missing?

a)

Power

b)

Authority

c)

Legitimacy

d)

Sovereignty

18.

The President of the United States cannot control the government in Canada, because he does not have which of the PALS in Canada?

a)

Power

b)

Authority

c)

Legitimacy

d)

Sovereignty

19.

Favorite type of fries

a)

Steak fries

b)

Crinkle fries

c)

Curly fries

d)

Waffle fries

e)

String Fries (Skinny)

20.

Why do most people seek citizenship in America?

a)

To be in school

b)

Buy a house

c)

To gain more rights and legalization

d)

spy on government operations for their mother country

21.

All of the following are ways to become a legal citizen except for

a)

Born in the country

b)

Married to a citizen

c)

Crossing the border

d)

Going through naturalization

22.

What was the constitutional issue in the case of US v. Wong Kim Ark (1898)?

a)

Wong Kim Ark demanded to become a citizen because he crossed the border

b)

Wong Kim Ark was a natural-born citizen of the United States and was denied re-entry into the US

c)

Immigration boats shut down after the Exclusion Act was passed

d)

The US denied Wong Kim Ark's wife a chance for citizenship