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civics bowl review

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

what do you call a legally recognized member of a country?

(a)  

2.

which amendment protects people from unreasonable searches and seizures

(a)  

3.

How did the U.S. Constitution address a problem under the Articles of Confederation that Congress had no power to ensure its laws were followed by the states? 

(a)  

4.

What is the first part of the U.S. Constitution called? 

(a)  

5.

Which constitutional principle is demonstrated when the U.S. Supreme Court declares a law created by Congress unconstitutional? 

(a)  

6.

Which constitutional principle is demonstrated when Congress passes a new law and the Internal Revenue Service enforces it? 

(a)  

7.

Which court case gave the judicial branch the power to declare acts of the president and the congress unconstitutional? 

(a)  

8.

Which principal of the constitution holds government officials and institutions accountable to the law? 

(a)  

9.

A government that is run by the people either directly or indirectly is known as a

(a)  

10.

The United States form of government is known as a

(a)  

11.

which amendment freed the slaves

(a)  

12.

How can an immigrant become a citizen of the United States?

(a)  

13.

What are the requirements to run for the political office of the President of the United States? 

(a)  

14.

The government’s ability to take a private person’s home for public use as long as that person is paid fair market value for their home is known as 

(a)  

15.

Which constitutional amendment protects citizens from cruel and unusual punishment?

(a)  

16.

lander is when lies are spoken about a person.  What is the illegal practice of printing lies about a person called? 

(a)  

17.

Which landmark Supreme Court case provides a precedent for ensuring that people who cannot afford a lawyer are appointed one?

(a)  

18.

Which amendment requires that all people accused of a crime are allowed the counsel of an attorney? 

(a)  

19.

Which Enlightenment philosopher’s idea of separation of powers influenced the framers of the U.S. Constitution? 

(a)  

20.

Which branch of government is responsible for enforcing the law?

(a)  

21.

Which amendment lowered the voting age from 21 to 18 back in 1971?

(a)  

22.

The political party that supports increasing taxes to fund social programs is known as the 

(a)  

23.

Which level of government licenses automobile drivers?

(a)  

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