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WorksheetsMr. Grant's Civics Study Guide-3rd Quarter
Total questions: 70
Worksheet time: 36mins
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 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 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 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.
This amendment abolished (got rid of) slavery.
13th
14th
15th
3rd
26th Amendment
Lowered the voting age from 21 to 17
Lowered the voting age from 21 to 19
Lowered the voting age from 21 to 20
Lowered the voting age from 21 to 18
This amendment granted suffrage (the right to vote) to men who are black.
13th
14th
15th
9th
Groups of people with similar ideas of how the government should be run.
candidate parties
political parties
pasta parties
congressional parties
If a person wants to be President, they must be at least how old?
35
25
45
15
Which of these people could NOT become president?
Someone who was born in New Jersey.
Someone who was born in Colorado.
Someone who was born in California.
Someone who was born in Canada.
Group of people chosen from each state to formally select the President/VP
Delegates
Caucus
Electoral College
National Conventions
Party leaders and supporters gather to discuss and choose preferred candidate for their party
National Conventions
Battleground states
Electoral College
Caucus
George Washington and many of the Framers believed political parties were very important to help run US government.
false
true
There is a detailed description of the roles of political parties in the Constitution.
false
true
A list of candidates that people use to cast a vote.
vote
ballot
democracy
appeal
A person who is running for an elected position.
front runner
candidate
debate
donor
How often does the United States hold a presidential election?
Every 5 Years
Every 3 Years
Every 4 Years
Every 6 Years
Rita mentions that money is the cornerstone of any campaign. What is a synonym for "cornerstone?"
minor element
essential part
final component
simplest aspect
What are the names of the two major political parties in the United States today?
Green and Libertarian
Socialist and Communist
Democrats and Repubilcans
Libertarians and Constitutionalists
The statement below is from a political party platform.
We, the workers and our allies, need to take power from the hands of the wealthy few, their corporations, and their political operatives.
Which political party’s position is represented in the statement?
Communist
Democratic
Republican
Socialist
The conversation below is part of a political discussion.
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Lou: I am going to vote for the candidate who will support cutting government spending.
Bob: Yes, we spend too much on some programs.
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Which party’s candidates are these voters most likely to support?
Democratic
Green
Republican
Socialist
Which of the following most closely resembles a Republican viewpoint?
Government should be less involved in social programs.
A.Government should be quite involved in everyday lives of Americans.
A.Government involvement in the economy is the best way to keep the economy thriving.
A.Government should regulate business to ensure the best chance of success for that business.
The Republicans are represented by the donkey symbol and the Democrats by the elephant symbol.
True
False
On the political spectrum, the Republicans are considered “Right Wing” while the Democrats are “Left Leaning”
True
False
All of the following are purposes of political parties, EXCEPT:
Inform and educate citizens
Write party platforms
Participate in the President’s cabinet
Nominate candidates
What was our first president's opinion of political parties?
He felt they were needed to keep our country strong.
He believed that individual states could make their own determination whether to have political parties.
He warned our country against political parties.
Who was our first President?
No party affiliation; vote based on issues/ideas, not along party lines
Democrats
Independent (NPA)
Republican
Green
Political party that believes that the federal government should take a more active role in people's lives, particularly those who are in need
Republicans
Democrats
Constitutionalists
Libertarians
Which of the following words represents a one sided, but clear point of view.
Bias
Symbolism
Propaganda
Platform
Which example below shows the media working as a "watchdog"?
A reporter shares a story about former President Obama riding a jetski.
A news agency reports a story about the government stealing money from citizens
The nightly news does a story on how much money it costs to run for president
The news does a story on why Democrats and Republicans sometimes dont agree with each other.
What propaganda technique is being used when I say, "My opponent wouldn't know the law if it hit him in the face!" ?
Bandwagon
Name Calling
Transfer
Card Stacking
What type of propaganda is this?
Name Calling
Plain Folks
Transfer
Testimonial
What type of propaganda is this?
Testimonial
Bandwagon
Glittering Generalities
Plain Folks
This is a short simple saying for KFC. What type of propaganda is this?
Glittering Generalities
Transfer
Testimonial
Card Stacking
SS.7.C.2.10
Which of the following is NOT one of the ways in which the media affect politics?
by providing information on both parties
by contributing to election campaign funds
by focusing public attention on particular issues
by providing in-depth coverage of national issues
SS.7.C.2.10
Which best describes the main objective of a lobbyist?
to raise campaign funds for political parties
to influence public decision-making for the common good
to influence state legislators or members of Congress on issues
to advise political candidates on how to manage their election campaigns
Who do lobbyists represent? (Who typically hires them?)
Elected Officials
Interest Groups
Rich Donors
The Media
What is the purpose of a P.A.C.
Using money to influence political campaigns
Influence politicians by asking them to vote a certain way
To report whether or not the government is following rules and laws
To help politicians decide what political party to join
Where in the Constitution do you find the Legislative Branch?
Article 1
Article 2
Article 3
Article 4
How long is a term for a member of the House of Representatives?
2
4
6
8
How does Congress determine the number of representatives each state gets in the House?
representation is equal for each state
population
States can have as many delegates as they wish, but each state receives just one vote.
How many members are there in the House?
50
100
275
435
What power does the House have in the impeachment process?
formally charge the person by passing the articles of impeachment
remove the official from office and deny them the right of ever serving in U.S. public office
try the official in a trial
How long is a term for a member of the Senate?
2
4
6
8
How many members are in the Senate and how do they determine that number?
200; equal representation (4 senators per state)
100; equal representation for each state (2 senators per state)
150; population
What type of bill must start in the House of Representatives?
Tax
Education
Military
What can Congress do when a President decides to veto a bill?
override with a simple majority in both houses (also known as chambers)
override with a 2/3rds vote in both houses (or chambers)
They can do nothing. The bill is dead.
What is a pocket veto?
=
If Congress adjourns during the 10 day period and the President does not sign the bill, the bill does not become law.
It is when Congress cancels all future bills on the same topic.
It is when Congress fails to override a veto.
What is the main job of the Executive Branch?
to enforce/carry out laws
to make laws
to make sure laws are just/legal
A person needs to be (a) years old in order to become the President.
Anyone who wants to be the President needs to have lived in the United States (a) years.
Who is NOT part of the Executive Branch?
The president
The Vice President
Senators
Cabinet secretaries
Presidents are elected for ___ year terms and can run _____ times.
5, 3
4, 1
4, 2
6, unlimited
Who are the leaders of the executive departments who advise the president?
President
Legislative Branch
Parliament
Cabinet
Which of the following is a power of the executive branch?
Appoints federal judges
Declares acts of Congress unconstitutional
Ratifies treaties
Impeaches and removes judges
The U.S. Supreme Court has (a) justices.
If you appeal a case, you are going to (a)
The court that gets to decide what is constitutional is the...
Supreme Court
Court of Appeals
Trial Court
Appellate court
If you go to the Court of Appeals, you will see (a) judges
What is the Judicial Branch?
The Supreme Court and other federal courts
The Supreme Court only
Another name for Congress
The President's Cabinet
What Article of the Constitution establishes the Judicial Branch?
Article 1
Article 2
Article 3
Article
