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Total questions: 108

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Name
Class
Date
1.
Why did the Colonists want to be independent from England?
a)
They felt the King of England was unfair and didn't care about the colonists
b)
They did like the English flag
c)
They wanted to become communist
2.

Paying taxes, serving on a jury, and defending the Constitution are examples of citizen's what?

a)

duties

b)

rights

c)

freedoms

d)

responsibilities

3.

What is the absence of governemnt?

a)

Totalitarianism

b)

Anarchy

c)

Republic

d)

Dictatorship

4.

This government is ruled by a king or queen:

a)

Anarchy

b)

Direct Republic

c)

Monarchy

d)

Dictatorship

5.

The ___ is the highest ranking office in the Executive Branch.

a)

Speaker of the House

b)

Chief Justice

c)

President

d)

President Pro Tempore

6.

Popular Sovereignty is also when:

a)

There are shared powers between the state and federal governments.

b)

We have freedom.

c)

The people have the power.

d)

There is a restriction of power through the Constitution.

7.

Federalism best matches:

a)

The people have the power

b)

Division of authority to specific branches of the government.

c)

Shared powers between the state and federal government

d)

Elected Representatives

8.

Separation of Powers best matches:

a)

Shared powers between the state and federal government

b)

Division of authority to specific branches of the government

c)

Making sure one branch does not have too much power

d)

Restriction through the Constitution

9.
Who believed in "Natural Rights"?
a)
Ben Franklin
b)
George Washington
c)
John Locke
10.
What are the "Natural Rights"?
a)
Life, Liberty, and Property
b)
Life, Liberty, and Money
c)
Life, Liberty and the pursuit of happiness
d)
Life, death, and property
11.
Liberty means
a)
Freedom
b)
Property
c)
Voting
d)
Government
12.
When people agree to have a government
a)
Government
b)
Democracy
c)
Oligarchy
d)
Social Contract
13.
What is Consent of the Governed?
a)
When the people say they do NOT want a government
b)
When the people agree to obey the government
c)
Rights that everyone should have
d)
Declaration of Independence
14.
The Declaration of Independence...
a)
Was the plan for the US government
b)
started the first Democracy
c)
started the first oligarchy
d)
separated the US from England and made it it's own country
15.
Which of these Natural Rights were written in the Declaration of Independence?
a)
Property, Happiness
b)
Life, Money
c)
Life, Liberty
16.
Why did the US want to split from England?
a)
The King of England was taxing them too much
b)
The King of England was giving them too much money
c)
The King of England was giving them too much freedom
d)
The King of England was protecting them
17.
Which city in Greece had Democracy?
a)
Chicago
b)
London
c)
Moscow
d)
Athens
18.
In a Direct Democracy...
a)
Everyone votes in a small community
b)
Only the representatives vote
19.
The US got the idea of Democracy from...
a)
The Russians
b)
The English
c)
The Spanish
d)
The Greeks and the Romans
20.
Did John Locke influence the start of the US?
a)
Yes
b)
No
21.
What is a democracy?
a)
A system of government in which the country plans and controls the economy and a single authoritarian party holds supreme power.
b)
A form of Government where absolute power is exersized by a dictator.
c)
A form of Government with a Monarch as the head of State.
d)
A form of Government where the people rule through elected representatives.
22.

What was the impact of Baron Montesquieu’s writings on the Founding Fathers?

a)

Representative Government

b)

Separation of Powers

c)

Social Contract

d)

Trial by Jury

23.
Which statement best explains the significance of the Mayflower Compact?
a)
It limited the power of future governments
b)
It weakened the influence of religion in government
c)
It established a form of self-government based on a social contract
d)
It guaranteed liberties for colonists through local government
24.

Which documents addressed colonial concerns about English policies?

a)

Declaration of Independence

b)

Mayflower Compact

c)

U.S. Constitution

d)

Bill of Rights

25.

Which is a requirement for a person to become a naturalized U.S. citizen?

a)

Marrying a U.S. citizen and having a child with that person

b)

Being a legal resident of the U.S. for at least five years

c)

Gaining employment in the U.S. for at least five years

d)

Reaching age eighteen while living in the U.S. capital

26.

Which is a benefit of the rule of law?

a)

Bureaucratic government procedures are reduced

b)

Government decisions are based on the will of the majority

c)

Government officials can act in their own instincts in emergencies

d)

Citizens are protected from arbitrary and repressive governments

27.

What is a budget

a)

A plan to manage income and expenses

b)

Average monthly income

c)

Average yearly income

d)

A plan that poor people need to use

28.

What Enlightenment idea is represented by the newspaper headline?

a)

natural law

b)

social contract

c)

checks and balances

d)

separation of powers

29.

Which modern idea comes from the main principles of the Magna Carta?

a)

The government should have unlimited power to tax.

b)

The people should support a strong central government.

c)

The government should give people a fair trial.

d)

The people should be completely free from the government.

30.

Why did Parliament eventually repeal the Stamp Act, which taxed goods such as newspapers and playing cards?

a)

The colonists began boycotting British goods.

b)

The colonists started destroying British goods.

c)

The colonists were able to produce their own goods.

d)

The colonists established a blockade against British goods.

31.

Based on the passage, where should governments get their power?

a)

from the public

b)

from elected leaders

c)

from the executive branch

d)

from the legislative branch

32.

Why was the government's authority to regulate commerce a weakness of the Articles of Confederation?

a)

The legislature gave too much power to larger states.

b)

The states' authority to impose taxes decreased trade.

c)

The national court system unfairly prosecuted trade laws.

d)

The president's authority to collect taxes unfairly burdened the poor.

33.

Why did the Framers require that the U.S. House of Representatives have the sole power to introduce tax bills?

a)

Laws are easier to debate and pass in the U.S. House of Representatives.

b)

Members of the U.S. House of Representatives are directly elected by the people.

c)

Elections are more frequent and expensive for the U.S. House of Representatives.

d)

Members of the U.S. House of Representatives are required to have legal experience.

34.

Which principle does the U.S. Supreme Court apply when it declares an act of Congress unconstitutional?

a)

advice and consent

b)

checks and balances

c)

executive privilege

d)

separation of powers

35.

Based on this passage written in 1787, what change in modern political society would James Madison support?

a)

Expanding the size of the Cabinet.

b)

Expanding the size of the Electoral College

c)

Expanding the number of candidates in campaigns.

d)

Expanding the role of special interest groups in campaigns.

36.

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?

a)

Government employees should be held to the rule of law.

b)

Government employees should work with interest groups.

c)

Government employees should support political candidates.

d)

Government employees should respect enforcement of the law.

37.

The graph illustrates juvenile arrest rates for motor vehicle theft. Which type of law is illustrated by the graph?

a)

civil

b)

constitutional

c)

criminal

d)

military

38.

This statement is from a historical document. How is this statement reflected in the modern American political system?

a)

Congress enforces policies.

b)

The president enacts policies.

c)

Voters elect Congress members.

d)

The Electoral College elects Congress.

39.

Which principle is included in the U.S. Constitution?

a)

capitalism

b)

confederalism

c)

right to trial

d)

rule of law

40.

The passage is from a historical document. Which document contains this passage?

a)

U.S. Constitution

b)

English Bill of Rights

c)

Articles of Confederation

d)

Declaration of Independence

41.

Which is a requirement for a person to become a naturalized U.S. citizen?

a)

Reaching age eighteen while living in the U.S. capital.

b)

Being a legal resident of the U.S. for at least five years.

c)

Marrying a U.S. citizen and having a child with that person.

d)

Gaining and maintaining employment in the U.S. for at least five years.

42.

A citizen received this notification in the mail. What civic responsibility does this notification represent?

a)

registering to vote

b)

paying income tax

c)

appearing for jury duty

d)

getting a driver's license

43.

Which constitutional principle is applied when police inform suspects of their rights?

a)

double jeopardy

b)

due process of law

c)

eminent domain

d)

trial by jury

44.

The timeline shows events related to the death penalty. What constitutional protections have resulted from these events?

a)

Constitutional protections of due process of law are limited while executions continue.

b)

Constitutional protections of due process of law are safeguarded while executions continue.

c)

Constitutional protections from cruel and unusual punishment are limited while executions continue.

d)

Constitutional protections from cruel and unusual punishment are safeguarded while executions continue.

45.

Which freedom is enumerated in the U.S. Constitution?

a)

assembly

b)

education

c)

privacy

d)

travel

46.

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?

a)

Voter turnout among blacks has decreased.

b)

Voter turnout among whites has decreased.

c)

Voter turnout among blacks has increased.

d)

Voter turnout among whites has increased.

47.

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?

a)

In re Gault

b)

In re Greene

c)

Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier

d)

District of Columbia v. Heller

48.

Which modern idea comes from the main principles of the Magna Carta?

a)

The government should have unlimited power to tax.

b)

The people should support a strong central government.

c)

The government should give people a fair trial.

d)

The people should be completely free from the government.

49.

Based on the passage, where should governments get their power?

a)

from the public

b)

from elected leaders

c)

from the executive branch

d)

from the legislative branch

50.

Which principle is included in the U.S. Constitution?

a)

capitalism

b)

confederalism

c)

right to trial

d)

rule of law

51.

The passage is from a historical document. Which document contains this passage?

a)

U.S. Constitution

b)

English Bill of Rights

c)

Articles of Confederation

d)

Declaration of Independence

52.

Which is a requirement for a person to become a naturalized U.S. citizen?

a)

Reaching age eighteen while living in the U.S. capital.

b)

Being a legal resident of the U.S. for at least five years.

c)

Marrying a U.S. citizen and having a child with that person.

d)

Gaining and maintaining employment in the U.S. for at least five years.

53.

A citizen received this notification in the mail. What civic responsibility does this notification represent?

a)

registering to vote

b)

paying income tax

c)

appearing for jury duty

d)

getting a driver's license

54.
How are leaders chosen in a democracy? 
a)
rich people only 
b)
a few wise men
c)
a king or queen
d)
by the people
55.
Which branch of government interprets the laws that Congress writes? 
a)
Executive Branch
b)
Legislative Branch 
c)
Judicial Branch 
56.
Which branch of government writes laws? 
a)
Executive Branch 
b)
Legislative Branch 
c)
Judicial Branch 
57.
Which is example of our RESPONSIBILITIES as citizens? 
a)
join a sports team
b)
vote
c)
clean our houses
d)
adopt a pet
58.

The United States has a type of government known as a democratic republic. This is different from a direct democracy in that

a)

only people from a small, rich minority are allowed to vote.

b)

people vote for officials who represent them in government.

c)

people vote directly on issues to voice their opinion.

d)

political parties try to get support from a majority of the people.

59.

A direct democracy is similar to a representative democracy because both forms of government

a)

allow citizens to vote in elections.

b)

do not protect the rights of the citizens

c)

have leaders with unlimited powers.

d)

are led by a single ruler.

60.

How do citizens participate in a representative government?

a)

They overthrow the king or queen.

b)

They vote for leaders in elections.

c)

They control the president's decisions.

d)

They write bills that become laws.

61.

Which local government agency would Derek complain to about potholes on the streets near his house?

a)

city council

b)

school board

c)

homeowner's association

d)

police station

62.

Who wrote The Declaration of Independence?

a)

Thomas Jefferson

b)

George Washington

c)

James Madison

d)

John Adams

63.

When was The Declaration of Independence written?

a)

March 20, 1632

b)

September 4, 1919

c)

February 12, 1821

d)

July 4, 1776

64.

What country was the Magna Carta created in?

a)

America

b)

England

c)

Spain

d)

Bolivia

65.

Cities level of legislative branch normally elected by the people

a)

mayor

b)

City council

c)

City

d)

Municipalities

66.
In a democracy where does its power come from?
a)
the president
b)
the people
c)
the legislators
d)
the courts
67.

A legally recognized member of a country

a)

refugees

b)

citizen

c)

migration

d)

demographics

68.

The study of what it means to be a citizen

a)

demographics

b)

citizen

c)

government

d)

civics

69.

People who come to a country from other countries

a)

native-born citizen

b)

aliens

c)

birthrate

d)

immigrants

70.

The organizations, institutions, and people who exercise political authority over a group of people

a)

government

b)

census

c)

quota

d)

native-born citizen

71.

Specific number of immigrants from certain countries allowed to enter the country in a year

a)

census

b)

demographics

c)

quota

d)

refugees

72.

Official periodic counting of a population

a)

birthrate

b)

census

c)

death rate

d)

quota

73.

Legal process by which an alien may become a citizen

a)

naturalization

b)

native-born citizens

c)

government

d)

civics

74.

Person born in the United States

a)

native-born citizen

b)

refugees

c)

immigrants

d)

aliens

75.

The three branches of government are:

a)

Executive, Judicial, and Commissioners

b)

Executive, Judicial, and Senate

c)

Legislative, Judicial, and Commission

d)

Executive, Judicial, and Legislative

76.
You are automatically a citizen if you are born in the USA.
a)
False
b)
True
77.

The three branches of government are:

a)

Executive, Judicial, and Commissioners

b)

Executive, Judicial, and Senate

c)

Legislative, Judicial, and Commission

d)

Executive, Judicial, and Legislative

78.

Which branch of the government carries out (enforces) the laws?

a)

Judicial Branch

b)

Legislative Branch

c)

Treaty Branch

d)

Executive Branch

79.
You are automatically a citizen if you are born in the USA.
a)
False
b)
True
80.

Montesquieu is most known for his ideas on?

a)

Social Contract

b)

Natural Rights

c)

Separation of Powers

d)

Protection of life, liberty and property

81.

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.

a)

Magna Carta

b)

Mayflower Compact

c)

Common Sense

d)

English Bill of Rights

82.

Who wrote the declaration of independence?

a)

George Washington

b)

James Madison

c)

George Mason

d)

Thomas Jefferson

83.

What two things must an immigrant take a test on (and pass) in order to become a U.S. citizen?

a)

Economics and English

b)

Math and Science

c)

English and Reading

d)

U.S. Government (Civics) and English

84.

Voting in elections, serving jury duty, and staying informed are examples of what?

a)

Rights

b)

Responsibilities

c)

Opportunities

d)

English

85.

Mom and dad are U.S. citizens but you are born in Italy. Are you a U.S. citizen?

a)

Yes

b)

No

c)

Maybe

86.

Which of the following is NOT a promise an immigrant makes when they become a U.S. citizen?

a)

Defend the U.S. Constitution and laws

b)

Serve in the military if needed

c)

Speak only English

d)

Pledge allegiance to the U.S. and obey the laws

87.

In a _________ Democracy, citizens elect people to protect their rights and interests.

a)

Representative Democracy

b)

Direct Democracy

c)

Indirect Democracy

d)

Dictatorship

88.

In a __________ democracy, citizens are involved into the day-to-day workings of the government.

a)

Indirect

b)

Direct

c)

Representative

d)

Monarchy

89.
In a limited government, ______________________. 
a)
The government holds absolute power
b)
The government can only do what people have given it power to do
c)
Equal rights are only granted to a few 
d)
The government has no power and the people have no rights either
90.

The study of the rights, duties, and responsibilities of citizenship.

a)

Social Studies

b)

Civics

c)

American History

d)

Economics

91.

A member of a country.

a)

Citizen

b)

Government

c)

Social Contract

d)

Duties

92.

Things citizens must do.

a)

Responsibilities

b)

Rights

c)

Duties

d)

Government

93.

Things citizens should do.

a)

Rights

b)

Government

c)

Duties

d)

Responsibilities

94.

When no government exists.

a)

Duties

b)

Anarchy

c)

Democracy

d)

Rights

95.

A government controlled by the people.

a)

Government

b)

Democracy

c)

Anarchy

d)

Duties

96.

What book about government did John Locke write?

a)

"Second Treatise on Government"

b)

"Leviathan"

97.

What type of government did John Locke say is best?

a)

A government that protects citizens' rights.

b)

A government focused on law and order.

98.

What type of government did Thomas Hobbes say is best?

a)

A government protecting citizens' rights.

b)

A government focused on law and order.

99.

A government controlled by a king or queen.

a)

Government

b)

Monarchy

c)

Anarchy

d)

Duties

100.

What is the purpose of government?

a)

to protect the rights and property of citizens

b)

to make choices for you

c)

to choose the job of a citizen

d)

to tell citizens what to do

101.

An American citizen has the right to ________________.

a)

life and liberty

b)

happiness

c)

equality

d)

all of the above

102.

What is the "rule of law"

a)

whatever the President says goes

b)

only the Supreme Court writes law

c)

no one is above the law, even the President and Cogress

d)

elected officials are above the law since they make the law

103.
What is the best definition of Civics?
a)
the study of the rights and duties of citizenship.
b)
the study of the rights and duties of the clergy.
c)
the study of the rights and duties of media.
d)
the study of the rights and duties of warfare.
104.
Voting is______________________ responsibility in a democratic government.
a)
an encouraged
b)
a mandatory
c)
a nonessential
d)
an unimportant
105.
In a democracy where does its power come from?
a)
the president
b)
the people
c)
the legislators
d)
the courts
106.
In a democracy where does its power come from?
a)
the president
b)
the people
c)
the legislators
d)
the courts
107.
What is the process of becoming a U.S. citizen called?
a)
Immigration
b)
Assimilation
c)
Urbanization
d)
Naturalization
108.

What is the process by which an immigrant becomes a citizen?

a)

law of blood

b)

law of soil

c)

naturalization

d)

deportation