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WorksheetsCivics and Government
Total questions: 63
Worksheet time: 32mins
Which of the following has unlimited governmental power?
Dictatorship
Republic
Theocracy
Which characteristic is necessary for a theocracy?
One single ruler
Legal system based on religion
Protection of individual rights
For example- veto power of the president, senate approval of treaties
Checks and balances
Federalism
Preamble
Which of the following is NOT in our Bill of Rights?
Freedom of speech
Freedom of religion
Right to an attorney
Right to vote
Which of the following is an example of a Nation-state?
Canada
Brazil
South Africa
All of the above
Examples- Congress can declare war, states control education
Federalism
Separation of powers
Checks and balances
What form of government used hereditary succession?
Oligarchy
Democracy
Republic
Monarchy
What amendment gives you freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition?
1st
5th
10th
16th
What amendment gives you due process protections from the NATIONAL government?
1st
5th
14th
19th
What amendment gives states their reserved powers?
5th
10th
14th
16th
What amendment gives you due process protections from STATE governments?
5th
10th
14th
23rd
What amendment defines citizenship?
1st
14th
16th
27th
What amendment gave African American MEN the right to vote?
13th
14th
15th
19th
What amendment gave WOMEN the right to vote?
15th
19th
23rd
26th
What amendment gave Washington D.C. residents the right to presidential vote (in the electoral college?
21st
23rd
25th
27th
What amendment outlawed poll taxes?
15th
19th
24th
26th
What amendment changed the voting age to 18?
15th
19th
23rd
26th
Which of the following would be considered a responsibility of citizenship?
Voting
Obeying laws
Paying taxes
Serving on Juries
Carlos turns 18 and is told he must register for the Selective Service System, which he can do online on the Selective Service System website.
Which civic obligation is Carlos fulfilling?
Serving on a Jury
Paying taxes
Obeying laws
Defending the nation
Why is the obligation shown in the image important?
Taxes prevent the government from providing services to citizens
Obeying the law helps citizens avoid paying taxes
Taxes allow the government to provide services to citizens
Jury duty helps the government decrease citizens taxes
Why is it important for citizens to fulfill the obligations and responsibilities of citizenship?
It contributes to the common good and stability of our society
It allows people to have more free time
It allows people to have strong leaders
it contributes to the power of the government to run efficiently
This quote is from the 14th Amendment:
Based on this quote, whom would be considered a US citizen?
Only people who are naturalized in the US
Anyone with good moral character
Only people born in the US
Anyone who has been born and naturalized in the US
This table describes the requirements to complete a process:
What title would best complete the table?
Obtaining a valid US Visa
Becoming a naturalized US citizen
Qualifying for US citizenship to Law of blood
Registering for US Selective Service
This action gives citizens the opportunity to impact the common good
Volunteering for recycling projects
Spreading information about a political candidate
Completing homework on time
Joining an interest group to push a particular political group
How can a citizen become an informed voter?
By volunteering in public schools to support a child
By reading about various topics from a variety of new sources
By fundraising for a political campaign
By enlisting in the military
Use the political cartoon to answer the question:
What is the most likely consequence on society based on the issue presented in this political cartoon?
Equal representation during civic meetings attendance
Voter registration among women would decrease
Petitioning of the government would increase
Unequal representation for various groups within government
Which U.S. citizen obligation would help us live together peacefully?
petition the government
attend school
obey laws
pay taxes
In order to have an effective government, Thomas Jefferson said, "citizens need to understand their rights and responsibilities".
What does this quote best represent?
People should be able to do whatever they want to
Informed citizens are better at making wise decisions about government
There is no way to have an effective government
Only smart people should vote
What does Naturalization refer to?
A person that is natural and free
the legal process to become a citizen
the study of the rights of citizens
people who want to return to their country
Something done for the benefit of all is...
common good
rule of law
civics
immigrant
Which is an example of a U.S. citizens obligation?
community service
getting a job
obeying the law
graduating from high school
The US government is a __________ Democracy and a Republic because we elect leaders to represent citizens in government and citizens have a role in choosing the person that will be the head of the government.
Republican
Democratic
Representative
Federal
__________ are things that we are required to do as citizens.
Duties
Obligations
Responsibilities
Chores
There are two ways to become an American citizen, by birth or a naturalization process.
False
True
____________ is accepting others, regardless of differences.
hatred
acceptance
discrimination
tolerance
A form of government in which citizens govern themselves.
Democracy
Republic
Dictatorship
Federal Government
community
Understanding facts and ideas about a topic
A group of people helping/welcoming one another
A person's qualities of mind and character
The ability to do something well
The 1st amendment protects which of the following?
Freedom from unreasonable searches and seizures.
Freedom of religion, speech, press assembly and petition.
Right to trial by jury.
No quartering of soldiers.
The 2nd amendment protects which of the following rights?
Right to keep and bear arms.
Rights of accused persons (speedy and public trial).
Powers reserved to the states.
Other rights of the people.
The 3rd amendment protects which of the following rights?
Right of a trial by jury.
Freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly and petition.
No quartering of soldiers.
Right to keep and bear arms.
The 4th amendment protects which of the following rights?
Powers reserved to the states.
Freedom from unreasonable searches and seizures.
Freedom from excessive bail, cruel and unusual punishments.
Right to due process of law, freedom from self-incrimination, and double jeopardy.
The 5th amendment protects which of the following rights?
Right to due process of law, freedom from self-incrimination, and double jeopardy.
Rights of accused persons (speedy and public trial).
Other rights of the people.
Right to keep and bear arms.
The 6th amendment protects which of the following rights?
No quartering of soldiers.
Right to due process of law, freedom from self-incrimination, and double jeopardy.
Powers reserved to the states.
Rights of accused persons (speedy and public trial).
The 7th amendment protects which of the following rights?
Right of trial by jury.
No quartering of soldiers.
Rights of accused person (speedy and public trial).
No quartering of soldiers.
The 8th amendment protects which of the following rights?
No quartering of soldiers.
Powers reserved to the states.
Freedom from unreasonable searches and seizures.
Freedom from excessive bail, cruel and unusual punishments.
The 9th amendment protects which of the following rights?
Right of trial by jury.
No quartering of soldiers.
Freedom from excessive bail, cruel and unusual punishments.
Other rights of the people.
The 10th amendment protracts which of the following rights?
Freedom from excessive bail, cruel and unusual punishments.
Right to due process of law, freedom from self-incrimination, and double jeopardy.
Powers reserved to the states.
Right of trial by jury.
Which amendment states that "powers not given to the federal government belong to the states"?
10th
1st
2nd
3rd
Which amendment gives Americans the right to own a weapon?
7th
8th
2nd
4th
Which amendment gives American citizens the right to a speedy trial with a jury and a lawyer if needed?
6th
8th
1st
2nd
Which of the following rights and freedoms is specifically guaranteed by the first 1st amendment?
right to privacy
freedom of press
right to vote
freedom of marriage
The Fifth Amendment states that a person cannot be
tried for the same crime twice
forced to give evidence against himself or herself
deprived of life, liberty, and property without due process of law
All the above
According to the Fourth Amendment, the police can search and seize a person's property only if
judge issues a warrant
police ask to come in
the neighbor gives permission
People sign a petition
Which of these is not allowed, according to the Eighth Amendment?
reasonable bail
reasonable fines
jail terms
cruel punishments
hat historic document is the Bill of Rights a part of?
Declaration of Independence
Articles of Confederation
British Law
US Constitution
How many amendments are included in the Bill of Rights?
4
6
10
8
A warrant must describe the places to be searched.
true
false
The government ordered that troops be placed in the homes of people living close to military bases. Midge lived next to an army base, and two soldiers moved into her house, even though she did not want them there. Which amendment did was violated?
1
2
3
4
.
Brendan is accused of armed robbery and given a trial. The jury finds Brendan not guilty. The next day the prosecutor decides that the verdict was not correct, and he orders Brendan arrested and tried for the crime again. Which amendment was violated?
8
7
6
5
.
Brendan is accused of armed robbery and given a trial. The jury finds Brendan not guilty. The next day the prosecutor decides that the verdict was not correct, and he orders Brendan arrested and tried for the crime again. Which amendment was violated?
2
4
6
8
Lin is a Buddhist. He just moved to a new town in Iowa that has banned all religions. The sheriff has threatened to arrest him if he didn’t take an oath against his religion. Which amendment has the sheriff violated?
1st
3rd
4
3
2
1
Bob wrote a letter to the editor complaining about the way the government is treating convicts in federal prisons. Because of his letter, Bob was arrested and placed in jail. Which amendment was violated?
1
2
3
4
Alyssa was arrested 12 months ago. She was accused of speeding, but wasn't given an opportunity to defend herself against the charge. The police refused to give her a lawyer or an impartial jury in court. Which amendment did the police officer violate?
6
5
4
3
