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WorksheetsQ4 Civics Review
Total questions: 62
Worksheet time: 1hrs 4mins
Which type of government is this?
Use the chart above to answer the following:
legislative system
unitary system
democratic system
parliamentary system
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?
autocracy
direct democracy
monarchy
representative democracy
How is a Parliamentary System of government different from a Presidential System?
In a Parliamentary system the legislative branch chooses the executive, not the people
In a Presidential system the president or executive is chosen by the legislative branch
In a Parliamentary System, the Parliament is only one house, not two
The Parliamentary System gives more power to the people to influence laws
What is the difference between an absolute monarchy and a constitutional monarchy?
In a constitutional monarchy, the people vote on the king or queen
In a constitutional monarchy, the king or queen have limited power due to a constitution
In an absolute monarchy, the king writes the constitution not the people
A constitutional monarchy has no king or queen
In which form of government do the citizens make the decisions for the government?
representative democracy
constitutional monarchy
direct democracy
oligarchy
Which statement describes a socialist government?
the national and state governments share power
private property is abolished and the government owns all of the businesses
a dictator has all of the power
the government controls several basic industries and provides services at no cost
Which statement is true about the concept of federalism?
Americans must obey only state laws.
Federalism was designed to give the President more power.
It does not put a limit on government.
The power is shared by the national and states’ governments.
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?
Unitary
Monarchy
Autocracy
Oligarchy
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?
Federal
Direct Democracy
Representative Democracy/Republic
Monarchy
Which form of government system is not inherited, but usually acquired by force and in which
people are prevented from voicing their opinions?
dictatorship
autocracy
theocracy
oligarchy
In which form of government does religious law settle disputes and rule the people?
autocracy
monarchy
theocracy
oligarchy
The word “oligarchy,” originally used by Aristotle, literally means which of the following?
rule by one leader
rule by the few
rule by all
rule by the one in command
Which form of government system is not inherited, but usually acquired by force and in which
people are prevented from voicing their opinions?
dictatorship
autocracy
theocracy
oligarchy
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?
They like democracy because it would limit their power.
They don’t like democracy because it will eliminate their power.
They like democracy because it can improve the lives of their people.
They don’t like democracy because it will ruin the lives of their people.
The image below includes a statement influenced by an 1848 book.
What modern political action could be influenced by the statement?
A communist country invades a democratic country.
A representative democracy amends its constitution.
A queen speaks before Parliament to officially open Parliament.
A dictator orders the invasion of a neighboring country.
Refer to the two charts below to answer the following question.
Which systems of government are illustrated in the charts above?
Government A- Unitary; Government B- Confederal
Government A- Confederal; Government B- Unitary
Government A- Unitary; Government B- Federal
Government A- Federal; Government B-Unitary
The U.S. President going to China to negotiate a trade deal is an example of
Foreign Affairs
Domestic Affairs
The United States reforming their own education system would be example of what?
Foreign Policy
Domestic Policy
Which group is a intergovernmental organization?
Red Cross
Doctors without Borders
United Nations
World Wildlife Refuge.
What is the purpose of international organizations?
To promote peace and help solve issues that impact multiple nations
To deal with education in their own country
To respond to natural disasters
To punish countries who incade others without reason
Which group is a non-governmental agency?
World Trade Organization
Red Cross
NATO
NAFTA
How can citizens participate in the Red Cross
Donate
Volunteer
Both are correct
None are correct
Which event caused the US to enter WW2?
Pearl Harbor
Sinking of the Lusitania
Iraq invading Kuwait
Soviet Missiles
Which conflicts were about stopping communism?
Korean War
Vietnam War
Bay of Pigs invasion
All are correct
Why did the US train Cuban Exiles to invade Cuba in the Bay of Pigs?
To stop German aggression
To stop the spread of communism
to rescue hostages
to protect their allies
Why didnt President Kennedy invade Cuba when he spotted the Soviet Missiles?
The Soviet Union was our ally
He had planned to steal the missiles
He was afraid it would spark a nuclear war
What was the result of the Gulf War?
The US did not intervene in the Gulf War
The US used Diplomacy to convince Iraq to move out of Kuwait
Kuwait to taken over by Iraq
Kuwait was freed and Iraq had to undergo weapons inspection
What were the two reasons the US became involved in WWI?
Sinking of the Lusitania
Pearl Harbor
Mexican Telegram
Communism
Which below is an example of Domestic Policy?
The US grants Statehood to Washington DC
The US invades Canada
The US sends aid to Pakistan after flooding
The US trades with China
During the conflicts against communism, who was the United States fighting overall?
Cuba
China
Soviet Union
Britain
What is an example of foreign policy
US sends aid to Ukraine
US send aid to Florida after a hurricane
US sends troops to the border
US reforms their education system
--Preamble
--Articles
--Amendments
What power does the Florida governor and U.S. president have in common?
six-year term
deliver State of the Union address
chief executive
commander-in-chief
What is a similarity between the US Constitution and the Florida Constitution?
Both have a preamble
Both have term limits for representatives
Both include a Bill of Rights
Both have 6 year terms for their chief exectives
In the process for how a bill becomes law in Florida, who is presented the Bill for approval?
President
House of Representative
Governor
Senator
Which constitutional provision forbids conflict between state and federal laws?
supremacy clause
elastic clause
ex post facto
habeas corpus
Which powers are held by states and individuals, per the US Constitution?
concurrent powers
implied powers
delegated powers
reserved powers
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?
The Florida Constitution borrows language directly from the U.S. Constitution.
The Florida Constitution is very different from the U.S. Constitution.
The Florida Constitution cannot be amended like the U.S. Constitution.
The Florida Constitution does not promise equal civil and political rights to all citizens
How is the structure of Florida's government similar to the structure of the federal government?
Both have nine Supreme Court justices
Both have an executive branch headed by a president.
Both have a legislative branch with two chambers.
Both have Supreme Court Justices who serve for life
Florida has a ___________ state legislature.
unicameral
bicameral
one house
3 branch
Which level of government provides the most services to citizens?
Federal
Local
National
State
Change to the Constitution
Amendment
Preamble
Article
Rights
What is a similarity between the Florida Constitution and the U.S. Constitution?
both include an amendment process
both include a nine member Supreme Court
neither protects individual rights
neither has an amendment process
How does the process for amending the Constitution of Florida compare to that of amending the U.S. Constitution?
It is more difficult to amend the Florida Constitution than the U.S. Constitution.
It is more difficult to amend the U.S. Constitution than the Florida Constitution.
The Florida Constitution and the U.S. Constitution follow the same procedures for amendment.
The U.S. Constitution requires two steps for amendment, while the Florida Constitution is amended in a single step.
Why do both the U.S. and the Florida Constitutions begin with "We the people"?
to show that the people can vote during elections
to show that the people can write constitutions
to show that power for government comes from citizens
to show that power for government comes from a few citizens
