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Paying taxes, serving on a jury, and defending the Constitution are examples of citizen's what?
duties
rights
freedoms
responsibilities
What is the absence of governemnt?
Totalitarianism
Anarchy
Republic
Dictatorship
This government is ruled by a king or queen:
Anarchy
Direct Republic
Monarchy
Dictatorship
The ___ is the highest ranking office in the Executive Branch.
Speaker of the House
Chief Justice
President
President Pro Tempore
Popular Sovereignty is also when:
There are shared powers between the state and federal governments.
We have freedom.
The people have the power.
There is a restriction of power through the Constitution.
Federalism best matches:
The people have the power
Division of authority to specific branches of the government.
Shared powers between the state and federal government
Elected Representatives
Separation of Powers best matches:
Shared powers between the state and federal government
Division of authority to specific branches of the government
Making sure one branch does not have too much power
Restriction through the Constitution
What was the impact of Baron Montesquieu’s writings on the Founding Fathers?
Representative Government
Separation of Powers
Social Contract
Trial by Jury
Which documents addressed colonial concerns about English policies?
Declaration of Independence
Mayflower Compact
U.S. Constitution
Bill of Rights
Which is a requirement for a person to become a naturalized U.S. citizen?
Marrying a U.S. citizen and having a child with that person
Being a legal resident of the U.S. for at least five years
Gaining employment in the U.S. for at least five years
Reaching age eighteen while living in the U.S. capital
Which is a benefit of the rule of law?
Bureaucratic government procedures are reduced
Government decisions are based on the will of the majority
Government officials can act in their own instincts in emergencies
Citizens are protected from arbitrary and repressive governments
What is a budget
A plan to manage income and expenses
Average monthly income
Average yearly income
A plan that poor people need to use
What Enlightenment idea is represented by the newspaper headline?
natural law
social contract
checks and balances
separation of powers
Which modern idea comes from the main principles of the Magna Carta?
The government should have unlimited power to tax.
The people should support a strong central government.
The government should give people a fair trial.
The people should be completely free from the government.
Why did Parliament eventually repeal the Stamp Act, which taxed goods such as newspapers and playing cards?
The colonists began boycotting British goods.
The colonists started destroying British goods.
The colonists were able to produce their own goods.
The colonists established a blockade against British goods.
Based on the passage, where should governments get their power?
from the public
from elected leaders
from the executive branch
from the legislative branch
Why was the government's authority to regulate commerce a weakness of the Articles of Confederation?
The legislature gave too much power to larger states.
The states' authority to impose taxes decreased trade.
The national court system unfairly prosecuted trade laws.
The president's authority to collect taxes unfairly burdened the poor.
Why did the Framers require that the U.S. House of Representatives have the sole power to introduce tax bills?
Laws are easier to debate and pass in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Members of the U.S. House of Representatives are directly elected by the people.
Elections are more frequent and expensive for the U.S. House of Representatives.
Members of the U.S. House of Representatives are required to have legal experience.
Which principle does the U.S. Supreme Court apply when it declares an act of Congress unconstitutional?
advice and consent
checks and balances
executive privilege
separation of powers
Based on this passage written in 1787, what change in modern political society would James Madison support?
Expanding the size of the Cabinet.
Expanding the size of the Electoral College
Expanding the number of candidates in campaigns.
Expanding the role of special interest groups in campaigns.
The passage is from Executive Order 13490, issued by President Barack Obama in 2009. Based on the passage, what is the purpose of this executive order?
Government employees should be held to the rule of law.
Government employees should work with interest groups.
Government employees should support political candidates.
Government employees should respect enforcement of the law.
The graph illustrates juvenile arrest rates for motor vehicle theft. Which type of law is illustrated by the graph?
civil
constitutional
criminal
military
This statement is from a historical document. How is this statement reflected in the modern American political system?
Congress enforces policies.
The president enacts policies.
Voters elect Congress members.
The Electoral College elects Congress.
Which principle is included in the U.S. Constitution?
capitalism
confederalism
right to trial
rule of law
The passage is from a historical document. Which document contains this passage?
U.S. Constitution
English Bill of Rights
Articles of Confederation
Declaration of Independence
Which is a requirement for a person to become a naturalized U.S. citizen?
Reaching age eighteen while living in the U.S. capital.
Being a legal resident of the U.S. for at least five years.
Marrying a U.S. citizen and having a child with that person.
Gaining and maintaining employment in the U.S. for at least five years.
A citizen received this notification in the mail. What civic responsibility does this notification represent?
registering to vote
paying income tax
appearing for jury duty
getting a driver's license
Which constitutional principle is applied when police inform suspects of their rights?
double jeopardy
due process of law
eminent domain
trial by jury
The timeline shows events related to the death penalty. What constitutional protections have resulted from these events?
Constitutional protections of due process of law are limited while executions continue.
Constitutional protections of due process of law are safeguarded while executions continue.
Constitutional protections from cruel and unusual punishment are limited while executions continue.
Constitutional protections from cruel and unusual punishment are safeguarded while executions continue.
Which freedom is enumerated in the U.S. Constitution?
assembly
education
privacy
travel
The graph describes voter registration in Florida among blacks and whites. Based on the graph, what conclusion can be drawn about voter turnout in Florida since the Voting Rights Act of 1965 was passed?
Voter turnout among blacks has decreased.
Voter turnout among whites has decreased.
Voter turnout among blacks has increased.
Voter turnout among whites has increased.
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?
In re Gault
In re Greene
Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier
District of Columbia v. Heller
Which modern idea comes from the main principles of the Magna Carta?
The government should have unlimited power to tax.
The people should support a strong central government.
The government should give people a fair trial.
The people should be completely free from the government.
Based on the passage, where should governments get their power?
from the public
from elected leaders
from the executive branch
from the legislative branch
Which principle is included in the U.S. Constitution?
capitalism
confederalism
right to trial
rule of law
The passage is from a historical document. Which document contains this passage?
U.S. Constitution
English Bill of Rights
Articles of Confederation
Declaration of Independence
Which is a requirement for a person to become a naturalized U.S. citizen?
Reaching age eighteen while living in the U.S. capital.
Being a legal resident of the U.S. for at least five years.
Marrying a U.S. citizen and having a child with that person.
Gaining and maintaining employment in the U.S. for at least five years.
A citizen received this notification in the mail. What civic responsibility does this notification represent?
registering to vote
paying income tax
appearing for jury duty
getting a driver's license
The United States has a type of government known as a democratic republic. This is different from a direct democracy in that
only people from a small, rich minority are allowed to vote.
people vote for officials who represent them in government.
people vote directly on issues to voice their opinion.
political parties try to get support from a majority of the people.
A direct democracy is similar to a representative democracy because both forms of government
allow citizens to vote in elections.
do not protect the rights of the citizens
have leaders with unlimited powers.
are led by a single ruler.
How do citizens participate in a representative government?
They overthrow the king or queen.
They vote for leaders in elections.
They control the president's decisions.
They write bills that become laws.
Which local government agency would Derek complain to about potholes on the streets near his house?
city council
school board
homeowner's association
police station
Who wrote The Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
James Madison
John Adams
When was The Declaration of Independence written?
March 20, 1632
September 4, 1919
February 12, 1821
July 4, 1776
What country was the Magna Carta created in?
America
England
Spain
Bolivia
Cities level of legislative branch normally elected by the people
mayor
City council
City
Municipalities
A legally recognized member of a country
refugees
citizen
migration
demographics
The study of what it means to be a citizen
demographics
citizen
government
civics
People who come to a country from other countries
native-born citizen
aliens
birthrate
immigrants
The organizations, institutions, and people who exercise political authority over a group of people
government
census
quota
native-born citizen
Specific number of immigrants from certain countries allowed to enter the country in a year
census
demographics
quota
refugees
Official periodic counting of a population
birthrate
census
death rate
quota
Legal process by which an alien may become a citizen
naturalization
native-born citizens
government
civics
Person born in the United States
native-born citizen
refugees
immigrants
aliens
The three branches of government are:
Executive, Judicial, and Commissioners
Executive, Judicial, and Senate
Legislative, Judicial, and Commission
Executive, Judicial, and Legislative
The three branches of government are:
Executive, Judicial, and Commissioners
Executive, Judicial, and Senate
Legislative, Judicial, and Commission
Executive, Judicial, and Legislative
Which branch of the government carries out (enforces) the laws?
Judicial Branch
Legislative Branch
Treaty Branch
Executive Branch
Montesquieu is most known for his ideas on?
Social Contract
Natural Rights
Separation of Powers
Protection of life, liberty and property
A government document that limited the power of the king of England and protected the rights of the nobility: written by English Nobles in 1215.
Magna Carta
Mayflower Compact
Common Sense
English Bill of Rights
Who wrote the declaration of independence?
George Washington
James Madison
George Mason
Thomas Jefferson
What two things must an immigrant take a test on (and pass) in order to become a U.S. citizen?
Economics and English
Math and Science
English and Reading
U.S. Government (Civics) and English
Voting in elections, serving jury duty, and staying informed are examples of what?
Rights
Responsibilities
Opportunities
English
Mom and dad are U.S. citizens but you are born in Italy. Are you a U.S. citizen?
Yes
No
Maybe
Which of the following is NOT a promise an immigrant makes when they become a U.S. citizen?
Defend the U.S. Constitution and laws
Serve in the military if needed
Speak only English
Pledge allegiance to the U.S. and obey the laws
In a _________ Democracy, citizens elect people to protect their rights and interests.
Representative Democracy
Direct Democracy
Indirect Democracy
Dictatorship
In a __________ democracy, citizens are involved into the day-to-day workings of the government.
Indirect
Direct
Representative
Monarchy
The study of the rights, duties, and responsibilities of citizenship.
Social Studies
Civics
American History
Economics
A member of a country.
Citizen
Government
Social Contract
Duties
Things citizens must do.
Responsibilities
Rights
Duties
Government
Things citizens should do.
Rights
Government
Duties
Responsibilities
When no government exists.
Duties
Anarchy
Democracy
Rights
A government controlled by the people.
Government
Democracy
Anarchy
Duties
What book about government did John Locke write?
"Second Treatise on Government"
"Leviathan"
What type of government did John Locke say is best?
A government that protects citizens' rights.
A government focused on law and order.
What type of government did Thomas Hobbes say is best?
A government protecting citizens' rights.
A government focused on law and order.
A government controlled by a king or queen.
Government
Monarchy
Anarchy
Duties
What is the purpose of government?
to protect the rights and property of citizens
to make choices for you
to choose the job of a citizen
to tell citizens what to do
An American citizen has the right to ________________.
life and liberty
happiness
equality
all of the above
What is the "rule of law"
whatever the President says goes
only the Supreme Court writes law
no one is above the law, even the President and Cogress
elected officials are above the law since they make the law
What is the process by which an immigrant becomes a citizen?
law of blood
law of soil
naturalization
deportation
