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Q4 Civics Review

Total questions: 62

Worksheet time: 1hrs 4mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Which system of government will you find shared power between state and central government? 
a)
democracy 
b)
monarchy 
c)
federal
d)
unitary 
2.
The United States of America has which form and system of government? 
a)
communism and unitary 
b)
socialism and parlimentary 
c)
representative democracy and federal 
d)
direct democracy and confederal 
3.
Where is power centered in a unitary system? 
a)
central government
b)
military 
c)
state government 
d)
dictator 
4.
What type of government is described here: People elect a legislature, the Executive is elected by the legislature. 
Which type of government is this? 
a)
Unitary Government 
b)
Parliamentary Government 
c)
Federal Government 
d)
Confederal Government 
5.
In the United States which type of government was in place under the Articles of Confederation? 
a)
federal 
b)
direct democracy 
c)
republic 
d)
confederal 
6.
What do a republic and a direct democracy have in common? 
a)
a small group of leaders
b)
rule by one person 
c)
rule by people 
d)
rule by a family 
7.
How does monarchy differ from other forms of government? 
a)
leaders are elected by the people 
b)
leaders are chosen by a consitution 
c)
leaders are picked by the upper class
d)
leaders are born into ruling families 
8.

Use the chart above to answer the following:

a)

legislative system

b)

unitary system

c)

democratic system

d)

parliamentary system

9.

Consider this situation: In an ancient kingdom, the people were tired of being treated badly by their king. The people of each village got together and chose chiefs to bring their complaints to the king.


What kind of government did the villagers demonstrate by their actions?

a)

autocracy

b)

direct democracy

c)

monarchy

d)

representative democracy

10.

How is a Parliamentary System of government different from a Presidential System?

a)

In a Parliamentary system the legislative branch chooses the executive, not the people

b)

In a Presidential system the president or executive is chosen by the legislative branch

c)

In a Parliamentary System, the Parliament is only one house, not two

d)

The Parliamentary System gives more power to the people to influence laws

11.

What is the difference between an absolute monarchy and a constitutional monarchy?

a)

In a constitutional monarchy, the people vote on the king or queen

b)

In a constitutional monarchy, the king or queen have limited power due to a constitution

c)

In an absolute monarchy, the king writes the constitution not the people

d)

A constitutional monarchy has no king or queen

12.

In which form of government do the citizens make the decisions for the government?

a)

representative democracy

b)

constitutional monarchy

c)

direct democracy

d)

oligarchy

13.

Which statement describes a socialist government?

a)

the national and state governments share power

b)

private property is abolished and the government owns all of the businesses

c)

a dictator has all of the power

d)

the government controls several basic industries and provides services at no cost

14.

Which statement is true about the concept of federalism?

a)

Americans must obey only state laws.

b)

Federalism was designed to give the President more power.

c)

It does not put a limit on government.

d)

The power is shared by the national and states’ governments.

15.

This country is run be a small group who makes all

decisions regarding the laws

and enforcement of the laws. Which form of government is being represented?

a)

Unitary

b)

Monarchy

c)

Autocracy

d)

Oligarchy

16.

Within this country, each citizen has a vote to elect the persons who will represent them in the governmental decisions. Which form of government is being represented?

a)

Federal

b)

Direct Democracy

c)

Representative Democracy/Republic

d)

Monarchy

17.

Which form of government system is not inherited, but usually acquired by force and in which

people are prevented from voicing their opinions?

a)

dictatorship

b)

autocracy

c)

theocracy

d)

oligarchy

18.

In which form of government does religious law settle disputes and rule the people?

a)

autocracy

b)

monarchy

c)

theocracy

d)

oligarchy

19.

The word “oligarchy,” originally used by Aristotle, literally means which of the following?

a)

rule by one leader

b)

rule by the few

c)

rule by all

d)

rule by the one in command

20.

Which form of government system is not inherited, but usually acquired by force and in which

people are prevented from voicing their opinions?

a)

dictatorship

b)

autocracy

c)

theocracy

d)

oligarchy

21.

 Refer to the cartoon to answer the question.

Based on the cartoon, how do leaders of non-democratic governments like the dictators

located on the balcony of the buildings in the image feel about democracy?

a)

They like democracy because it would limit their power.

b)

They don’t like democracy because it will eliminate their power.

c)

They like democracy because it can improve the lives of their people.

d)

They don’t like democracy because it will ruin the lives of their people.

22.

The image below includes a statement influenced by an 1848 book.

What modern political action could be influenced by the statement?

a)

A communist country invades a democratic country.

b)

A representative democracy amends its constitution. 

c)

A queen speaks before Parliament to officially open Parliament. 

d)

A dictator orders the invasion of a neighboring country.

23.

 Refer to the two charts below to answer the following question.

Which systems of government are illustrated in the charts above?

a)

Government A- Unitary; Government B- Confederal

b)

Government A- Confederal; Government B- Unitary

c)

Government A- Unitary; Government B- Federal

d)

Government A- Federal; Government B-Unitary

24.

The U.S. President going to China to negotiate a trade deal is an example of

a)

Foreign Affairs

b)

Domestic Affairs

25.

The United States reforming their own education system would be example of what?

a)

Foreign Policy

b)

Domestic Policy

26.

Which group is a intergovernmental organization?

a)

Red Cross

b)

Doctors without Borders

c)

United Nations

d)

World Wildlife Refuge.

27.

What is the purpose of international organizations?

a)

To promote peace and help solve issues that impact multiple nations

b)

To deal with education in their own country

c)

To respond to natural disasters

d)

To punish countries who incade others without reason

28.

Which group is a non-governmental agency?

a)

World Trade Organization

b)

Red Cross

c)

NATO

d)

NAFTA

29.

How can citizens participate in the Red Cross

a)

Donate

b)

Volunteer

c)

Both are correct

d)

None are correct

30.

Which event caused the US to enter WW2?

a)

Pearl Harbor

b)

Sinking of the Lusitania

c)

Iraq invading Kuwait

d)

Soviet Missiles

31.

Which conflicts were about stopping communism?

a)

Korean War

b)

Vietnam War

c)

Bay of Pigs invasion

d)

All are correct

32.

Why did the US train Cuban Exiles to invade Cuba in the Bay of Pigs?

a)

To stop German aggression

b)

To stop the spread of communism

c)

to rescue hostages

d)

to protect their allies

33.

Why didnt President Kennedy invade Cuba when he spotted the Soviet Missiles?

a)

The Soviet Union was our ally

b)

He had planned to steal the missiles

c)

He was afraid it would spark a nuclear war

34.

What was the result of the Gulf War?

a)

The US did not intervene in the Gulf War

b)

The US used Diplomacy to convince Iraq to move out of Kuwait

c)

Kuwait to taken over by Iraq

d)

Kuwait was freed and Iraq had to undergo weapons inspection

35.

What were the two reasons the US became involved in WWI?

a)

Sinking of the Lusitania

b)

Pearl Harbor

c)

Mexican Telegram

d)

Communism

36.

Which below is an example of Domestic Policy?

a)

The US grants Statehood to Washington DC

b)

The US invades Canada

c)

The US sends aid to Pakistan after flooding

d)

The US trades with China

37.

During the conflicts against communism, who was the United States fighting overall?

a)

Cuba

b)

China

c)

Soviet Union

d)

Britain

38.

What is an example of foreign policy

a)

US sends aid to Ukraine

b)

US send aid to Florida after a hurricane

c)

US sends troops to the border

d)

US reforms their education system

39.
Which part of the United States Constitution protects individual rights?
a)
Preamble
b)
Amendments
c)
Bill of Rights
d)
Declaration of Rights
40.
Which statement describes a similarity between the Florida Constitution and the U.S. Constitution?
a)
both have 7 articles
b)
both require native born chief executives
c)
both have legislative term limits
d)
both have a Preamble
41.
What could be a title for the following list?
--Preamble
--Articles
--Amendments
a)
Florida and County Government
b)
City and County Government
c)
City and US Government
d)
Florida and US Government
42.
a)
This headline shows only elected officials make policy.
b)
This headline shows only elected officials change constitutions.
c)
This headline shows citizens can be involved in policy making through their representatives.  
d)
This headline shows citizens can be directly involved in policy making.
43.
a)
created property taxes
b)
established a zoning board 
c)
required a balanced budget 
d)
guaranteed individual rights/freedoms
44.

What power does the Florida governor and U.S. president have in common?

a)

six-year term

b)

deliver State of the Union address

c)

chief executive

d)

commander-in-chief

45.
Which action formally accuses a government official of “wrongdoing”?
a)
pardon
b)
override
c)
impeach
d)
filibuster
46.
a)
 The people vote on the bill in an election
b)
The bill goes to the Senate for action 
c)
The bill goes to the Supreme Court for a hearing
d)
The governor signs the bill into law.
47.

What is a similarity between the US Constitution and the Florida Constitution?

a)

Both have a preamble

b)

Both have term limits for representatives

c)

Both include a Bill of Rights

d)

Both have 6 year terms for their chief exectives

48.

In the process for how a bill becomes law in Florida, who is presented the Bill for approval?

a)

President

b)

House of Representative

c)

Governor

d)

Senator

49.

Which constitutional provision forbids conflict between state and federal laws?

a)

supremacy clause

b)

elastic clause

c)

ex post facto

d)

habeas corpus

50.

Which powers are held by states and individuals, per the US Constitution?

a)

concurrent powers

b)

implied powers

c)

delegated powers

d)

reserved powers

51.

We, the People of the State of Florida, being grateful to Almighty God for our constitutional liberty, in order to secure its benefits, perfect our government, insure domestic tranquility, maintain public order, and guarantee equal civil and political rights to all, do ordain and establish this constitution.​



Which of the following conclusions can be made regarding the Florida Constitution?

a)

The Florida Constitution borrows language directly from the U.S. Constitution.

b)

The Florida Constitution is very different from the U.S. Constitution.

c)

The Florida Constitution cannot be amended like the U.S. Constitution.

d)

The Florida Constitution does not promise equal civil and political rights to all citizens

52.

How is the structure of Florida's government similar to the structure of the federal government?

a)

Both have nine Supreme Court justices

b)

Both have an executive branch headed by a president.

c)

Both have a legislative branch with two chambers.

d)

Both have Supreme Court Justices who serve for life

53.

Florida has a ___________ state legislature.

a)

unicameral

b)

bicameral

c)

one house

d)

3 branch

54.
What are the 3 levels of government?
a)
State, Districts, Local
b)
State, Districts, Territories
c)
Federal, State, Districts
d)
Federal, State, Local
55.
Which level of government deals with garbage collection?
a)
Federal 
b)
State
c)
Local
56.
Which level of government deals with licenses?
a)
Federal
b)
State
c)
Local
57.
Which level of government deals with declaring war?
a)
Federal
b)
State
c)
Local
58.

Which level of government provides the most services to citizens?

a)

Federal

b)

Local

c)

National

d)

State

59.

Change to the Constitution

a)

Amendment

b)

Preamble

c)

Article

d)

Rights

60.

What is a similarity between the Florida Constitution and the U.S. Constitution?

a)

both include an amendment process

b)

both include a nine member Supreme Court

c)

neither protects individual rights

d)

neither has an amendment process

61.

How does the process for amending the Constitution of Florida compare to that of amending the U.S. Constitution?

a)

It is more difficult to amend the Florida Constitution than the U.S. Constitution.

b)

It is more difficult to amend the U.S. Constitution than the Florida Constitution.

c)

The Florida Constitution and the U.S. Constitution follow the same procedures for amendment.

d)

The U.S. Constitution requires two steps for amendment, while the Florida Constitution is amended in a single step.

62.

Why do both the U.S. and the Florida Constitutions begin with "We the people"?

a)

to show that the people can vote during elections

b)

to show that the people can write constitutions

c)

to show that power for government comes from citizens

d)

to show that power for government comes from a few citizens