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ULTIMATE 1st 9 WEEK TEST REVIEW: UNIT's 1-4

Total questions: 121

Worksheet time: 3hrs 4mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The 3 ways of being a U.S. citizen include: being born in the U.S., having citizen parents and _______________.

a)

becoming naturalized and adopting the U.S. as your country

b)

being born in Europe and living in the United States

c)

being taken prisoner by the United States during a war

d)

Admitting Mr. L is a cool guy.

2.

Which of the following would make a person eligible for citizenship?

a)

age 16; lived in the U.S. for 3 years; knows U.S. history

b)

age 20; lived in U.S. for 3 years; knows U.S. history

c)

age 20; lived in U.S. for 7 years; can speak & read English

d)

age 16; lived in U.S. for 5 years; can speak & read English

3.

How does someone qualify for "birthright citizenship" in the United States?

a)

by meeting requirements for "Law of Blood" or "Law of Soil"

b)

by completing all 5 steps in the naturalization process

c)

by marrying a U.S. citizen

d)

having legal residency for work or school (a Green Card)

4.

Which amendment defines a U.S. citizen as someone who has been born or naturalized in the U.S.?

a)

26th Amendment

b)

15th Amendent

c)

13th Amendment

d)

14th Amendment

5.

Asking yourself, "what can I do for my country?" is an action that represents which Unit 1 term?

a)

respecting others

b)

common good

c)

public policy

d)

popular sovereignty

6.

Obeying the law is a(n) ________ of citizenship.

a)

responsibility

b)

right

c)

obligation

d)

none of the above

7.

Voting in elections, volunteering, and staying informed are examples of what?

a)

Rights

b)

Responsibilities

c)

Opportunities

d)

English

8.

Which type of service project would help promote the common good?

a)

planning a neighborhood recycling program

b)

participating in a neighborhood party

c)

completing homework on time

d)

visiting public libraries

9.

Why is it important for citizens to meet the obligation requested in this document?

a)

to guarantee our right to confront witnesses

b)

to preseve constitutional limits on governmental power

c)

to guarantee our right to be judged by a jury of our peers

d)

to protect our right to petition for a writ of habeas corpus

10.

__________ establishes that a person's citizenship at birth is the same as that of his or her biological mother or father.

a)

law of blood

b)

law of soil

c)

naturalization

11.

Which REQUIREMENT of the naturalization process is missing from this list:

be at least 18 years old

legal permanent resident for at least 5 years

be of good moral character

speak and read English

a)

have at least one American parent

b)

live in the U.S. prior to 2010

c)

pass a civics and history test

12.

The rule of law :

a)

no one is above the law

b)

The Constitution is the supreme law of the land and the Supreme Court upholds the Constitution.

c)

the Supreme Court is the supreme law of the land

d)

the Bill of Rights is the supreme law of the land and immigrants are not accountable for violating it.

13.

Which of the following is an obligation of citizenship?

a)

being informed about issues

b)

volunteering for public service

c)

voting in elections

d)

paying taxes

14.

____________________ is a system by which men ages 18 - 25 register with the US government for military service.

a)

Selective service

b)

Secret service

c)

The Voter ID law

d)

The 14th Amendment

15.

Activities citizens HAVE TO do are called . . .

a)

rights.

b)

responsibilities.

c)

obligations.

d)

common good.

16.

Activities citizens SHOULD do are called . .

a)

rights.

b)

responsibilities.

c)

obligations.

d)

common good.

17.

Which statement describes an impact of the rule of law?

(the government has to allow you to see laws being made)

a)

state of nature

b)

checks and balances

c)

separation of powers

d)

transparency of institution

18.

Which characteristic serves as a long-term protection against tyranny (controlling abusive leaders) and is a foundation of liberty in the United States?

a)

right to trial

b)

rule of law

c)

commerce clause

d)

elastic clause

19.

Which describes an Element of rule of law?

a)

transparency of institutions

b)

fair procedures

c)

accountability to the law

d)

all of the above

20.

True or False:

An increase in Naturalized immigrants has effected elections and governmental policies.

a)

True

b)

False

21.

Which of the following is a right and resposiblity?

a)

Jury Duty

b)

Voting

c)

Obeying the Law

d)

Registering for the Selective service

22.

Jessica was born in Germany and lived in Germany until she immigrated to the U.S. at age 25. At age 28, Jessica also visited Brazil on vacation. However, she is a U.S Citizen. HOW?

a)

Law of Blood

b)

Law of Soil

c)

Naturalization

d)

Because

23.

Who do lobbyists represent in their attempts to influence government?

a)

military officers

b)

elected officials

c)

interest groups

d)

circuit judges

24.

Based on the government system in the United States, which individual activity is used to directly influence legislative decisions?

a)

watching political debates on television

b)

discussing political issues at work

c)

collecting opinions for the yearbook

d)

gathering signatures for a petition

25.

Which best describes the main objective of a lobbyist?

a)

to raise campaign funds for political parties

b)

to influence public decision-making for the common good

c)

to influence, convince, and persuade state legislators or members of Congress on issues

d)

to advise political candidates on how to manage their political campaigns

26.

Who do lobbyists represent? (Who typically hires them?)

a)

Elected Officials

b)

Interest Groups

c)

Rich Donors

d)

The Media

27.

Which example below shows the media working as a "watchdog"?

a)

A reporter shares a story about former President Obama riding a jetski.

b)

A news agency reports a story about the government stealing money from citizens

c)

The nightly news does a story on how much money it costs to run for president

d)

The news does a story on why Democrats and Republicans sometimes dont agree with each other.

28.

What is the purpose of a P.A.C.

a)

Using money to influence political campaigns

b)

Influence politicians by asking them to vote a certain way

c)

To report whether or not the government is following rules and laws

d)

To help politicians decide what political party to join

29.

Using a picture or word as a representation of something else is an example of:

a)

bias

b)

convey

c)

symbolism

d)

lobbying

30.

Which option presents a clear one sided point of view?

ex: People who like pineapples on pizza are evil

a)

Bias

b)

Propaganda

c)

Symbolism

d)

Metaphor

31.

What's the purpose of propaganda?

a)

to make you act in a certain way

b)

to force a society to listen to the governments directives and commands

c)

using an image or tactic (typically a poster) in an attempt to get people to think or feel a certain way.

d)

to entertain you and make you laugh on a rainy day.

32.

Using character of Uncle Sam to trying to encourage young men to join the armed forces in WWI and WWII was a form of ____________.

a)

symbolism

b)

bias

c)

psychology

d)

pride

33.

a preference, opinion or attitude that favors one way of thinking or feeling over another

a)

name calling

b)

bias

c)

special interest group

d)

editorial

34.

Which represents an opinionated, one sided point of view?

a)

symbolism

b)

bias

c)

propaganda

35.

Which type of communication is shown in this POSTER?

a)
accurate
b)
biased
c)
informational
d)

propaganda

36.

Views that demonstrate prejudice in favor of or against some attribute, background, or other characteristic are best referred to as which of the following selections

a)

Figurative

b)

Biased

c)

Propaganda

d)

symbolic

37.

What's the most likely example of bias

a)

a Factual research document

b)

a factual newspaper article

c)

an opinion piece in a magazine

d)

an article in a medical journal

38.

Which example below shows the media working as a "watchdog"?

a)

A reporter shares a story about former President Obama riding a jetski.

b)

A news agency reports a story about the government stealing money from citizens

c)

The nightly news does a story on how much money it costs to run for president

d)

The news does a story on why Democrats and Republicans sometimes dont agree with each other.

39.

How does the media typically influence the government?

a)

by reporting court procedures

b)

making political contributions

c)

by investigating what the government does something bad or illegal

d)

by broadcasting campaign advertisements

40.

which of the following methods of influencing congress would be considered inappropriate?

a)

Calling his/her office with a concern

b)

sending a petition signed by citizens to them

c)

emailing them to express concerns

d)

going to their house to protest

41.

Which branch of government interprets/determines what a law means?

a)

executive

b)

legislative

c)

judicial

42.

Which is NOT a power of the President?

a)

power to impeach

b)

power to lead military

c)

power to veto bills

d)

power to pardon criminals

43.
Which branch of government enforces/carries out the laws?
a)
Legislative
b)
Executive
c)
Judicial
44.
The President is the Commander and Chief, but, he is not allowed to
a)
Bring troops home from Iraq
b)
Declare War
c)
Assign a new general to be in charge of army
d)
Order troops to go to Iraq
45.
Which of the following are NOT part of the Executive Branch?
a)
Vice President
b)
Cabinet Members
c)
President
d)
US Senators
46.
Legislature consisting of 2 parts
a)
legislature
b)
Senate
c)
House of Representatives
d)
Bicameral
47.
A group of people who make laws
a)
Judicial Branch
b)
executive branch
c)
Legislative Branch/Legislature
d)
Constituents
48.
Actions specifically listed in the constitution for Congress
a)
Legislative Powers
b)
Senatorial Powers
c)
Congressional Powers
d)
Enumerated Powers
49.
Who has the power to pardon prisoners?
a)
Congress
b)
Governor
c)
Judge
d)
President
50.
Judges are a part of which branch of government?
a)
Legislative
b)
Judicial
c)
Executive
51.

establish Justice,.....What does this phrase mean?

a)

create a fair legal system,

b)

a better union of states than before

c)

join together to defend against attacks,

d)

keep things peaceful at home

52.

insure domestic Tranquility,.....What does this phrase mean?

a)

create a fair legal system,

b)

a better union of states than before

c)

join together to defend against attacks,

d)

keep things peaceful at home

53.

provide for the common defense,.....What does this phrase mean?

a)

a better union of states than before

b)

create a fair legal system,

c)

join together to defend against attacks,

d)

keep things peaceful at home

54.

The preamble of a document serves as a/an:

a)

introduction to a document

b)

summary of a document

c)

midpoint in a document

d)

conclusion of a document

55.

Which part of the Constitution establishes the 6 goals and purpose of the government?

a)

Articles 1, 2, and 3 of the Constitution

b)

the Amendments

c)

the Preamble

d)

The Declaration of Independence

56.

The branch of government that reviews and interprets laws to determine whether they are fair or unfair.

a)

Executive

b)

Legislative

c)

Judicial

57.

The head of this branch is the Supreme Court

a)

Executive

b)

Legislative

c)

Judicial

58.

The head of this branch is the President

a)

Executive

b)

Legislative

c)

Judicial

59.

This Branch is also known as Congress

a)

Executive

b)

Legislative

c)

Judicial

60.

This chamber of the legislative branch is made up of 435 representatives, based on population.

a)

House of Representatives

b)

Senate

61.

This chamber of the legislative branch is made up of 100 representatives, 2 per state. ALSO, THEY APPROVE THINGS.

a)

House of Representatives

b)

Senate

62.

Division of Power between the 3 branches of government.

a)

Equal Powers

b)

Separation of Powers

c)

Infinity Stones

d)

Bicameral Legislature

63.

Prevents any one branch of government from becoming too powerful. Allows each branch of government to limit powers of the other two branches.

a)

Separation of Powers

b)

Federalism

c)

Checks & Balances

d)

Natural Rights

64.

The structure and powers of each branch of government are outlined in the...

a)

Preamble

b)

Amendments

c)

Articles 1,2, and 3 of the Constitution

65.

Article 1 is the ________________ Branch

a)

Legislative

b)

Executive

c)

Judicial

d)

Congress

66.

Article 2 is the _________________ Branch.

a)

Legislative

b)

Executive

c)

Judicial

d)

Chief

67.

Article 3 is the _________________ Branch.

a)

Legislative

b)

Executive

c)

Judicial

d)

Useless

68.

Which Branch of Government can Grant Pardon's?

a)

Legislative

b)

Executive

c)

Judicial

69.

Which list includes roles of the president?

a)

Chief Justice, Commander-in-Chief

b)

Commander-in-Chief, Chief Executive

c)

Speaker of the House, Chief Executive

d)

Speaker of the House, Chief Justice

70.

The President is the leader of the military. Anything he says goes. The Military have to follow the President's orders. This power is known as ______________________________.

a)

chief legislator

b)

negotiator-in-chief

c)

chief regulator

d)

commander-in-chief

71.

When the Judicial Branch decides whether something is Constitutional or Unconstitutional. This is know as ________________________.

a)

Constitutional Review

b)

Constitutional Interpretation

c)

Judicial Review

d)

Judicial Interpretation

72.
SS.7.C.1.7
Who interprets the law?
a)
Congress
b)
President
c)
Supreme Court
d)
The People
73.

SS.7.C.1.7

Dividing up the abilities or roles of the government is known as what?

a)

Judicial Review

b)

Separation of Powers

c)

Amendment Process

74.
SS.7.C.1.7
Who was the Enlightenment thinker to first suggest the separation of powers & checks and balances in government?  
a)
Voltaire
b)
John Locke
c)
Baron de Montesquieu
d)
Diderot
75.

Who can Veto Laws made by the legislative branch?

a)

Executive

b)

Legislative

c)

Judicial

76.

Who Makes Appointments to the Supreme Court and Cabinet?

a)

Executive

b)

Legislative

c)

Judicial

77.

Who approves appointments of federal judges?

a)

Executive

b)

Legislative

c)

Judicial

78.
What branch is having its power checked when...
the Supreme Court declares an presidential act unconstitutional?
a)
Legislative Branch
b)
Executive Branch
c)
Judicial Branch
d)
none
79.

In 1957, President Eisenhower sent the National Guard into Little Rock, Arkansas to prevent racial violence in our country. Which goal from the Preamble is associated with this action?

a)

To form a more perfect Union

b)

To insure domestic tranquility

c)

To secure the blessings of liberty

d)

To provide for the common defense

80.

True or False:

One of the main jobs of The Senate is to Approve the actions of other branches.

a)

True

b)

False

81.

Which branch includes Congress and is divided into two houses: The House of Representatives and the Senate?

a)

Legislative

b)

Executive

c)

Judicial

d)

Supreme Court

82.

Dividing up the functions or role of government is known as what?

a)

Judicial Review

b)

Separation of Powers

c)

Amendment Process

d)

Checks and Balances

83.

The ability of one branch of government to limit the power of the other branches of government is known as what?

a)

Executive Order

b)

Checks and balances

c)

Amendment Process

d)

Separation of Powers

84.
A political party is a group of _______________________________________________.
a)
who share the similar beliefs about government.
b)
who share the similar beliefs about the president.
c)
who share the similar beliefs about congress.
d)
who share the similar beliefs about the judicial branch
85.
What is a ballot?
a)
a list of candidates
b)
voter registration
c)
a poll
d)
suffrage 
86.

A "municipality", a city, a town and a village are all names given to this type of government.

a)

Federal Government

b)

State Government

c)

A Confederal Government

d)

A local government

87.

The following are requirements for which political office?


At least 25 years old

US citizen for 7 years

Live in the state they represent

a)

U.S. House of Representatives

b)

U.S. Senator

c)

FL Governor

d)

President

88.

The following are requirements for which political office?


  • At least 35 years old
  • Natural born citizen
  • Lived in US for 14 years
a)

President

b)

U.S. Senator

c)

FL Senator

d)

Vice President

89.

The following are requirements for which political office?


At least 30 years old

US citizen for 9 years

Live in the state they represent

a)

President

b)

U.S. Senator

c)

U.S. Representative

d)

FL Governor

90.

What type of citizenship must you have in order to qualify to run for the Presidency?

a)

Natural Born

b)

Naturalized

c)

None

d)

Any

91.

What do you call someone who is running for office?

a)

President

b)

Citizen

c)

Candidate

d)

Attempter

92.

Where do you find the Qualifications for President and U.S Congress?

a)

The Rule of Law

b)

The U.S Constitution

c)

The Declaration of Independence

d)

The Dictionary

93.

What are the symbols of the Republican and Democratic Parties?

a)

Elephant (D) and Eagle (R)

b)

Eagle (D) and Bull (R)

c)

Moose (B) and Squirrel (R)

d)

Elephant (R) and Donkey (D)

94.

What is an Election?

a)

When the President is removed from officce

b)

a group with similar political beliefs who attempts to chance public policy

c)

a special event where people choose their leaders by voting.

d)

A paper given to voters to select who they want for a certain political office.

95.

How do elections impact citizens?

a)

They help decide leaders who make rules and choices that affect our lives

b)

they don't at all

c)

They pick leaders who do not affect us at all

96.

What is the importance of Free and Fair Elections?

a)

They allow everyone who can vote to have an equal voice in our government

b)

They allow for lobbyists to influence congress man using special interest groups

c)

They make sure that elections are unfair and that the corrupt stay in power.

d)

They allow for people to vote for members of the Judicial Branch

97.

Who is the leader of the State?

a)

President

b)

Governor

c)

Mayor

d)

Mr. L

98.

Who is the leader of the Entire Country?

a)

President

b)

Governor

c)

Mayor

d)

Mr. L

99.

Who is the leader of your city/county?

a)

President

b)

Governor

c)

Mayor

d)

Mr. L

100.

What are the 3 BRANCHES OF GOVERNMENT?

CHECK ALL THAT APPLY.

a)

Legislative

b)

Executive

c)

Judicial

d)

Federal

e)

State

101.

What are the 3 LEVELS OF GOVERNMENT?

CHECK ALL THAT APPLY.

a)

Legislative

b)

Executive

c)

Local

d)

Federal

e)

State

102.

How old do you need to be in order to vote? ______________.

a)

21

b)

25

c)

18

d)

17

103.

Which of the Two major Political Parties was known as the Party of the “Common man” or “Working man”, First President was Andrew Jackson, Believes in a more involved Gov’t, and has a Donkey as thier symbol? _______________________________________.

a)

Republican

b)

Democrat

c)

Libertarian

d)

Communist

104.

Which of the Two major Political Parties was created as the “Anti-Slavery” Party, Believes in limited government involvement, First President was Abraham Lincoln, and has an Elephant as thier symbol? ________________________________.

a)

Republican

b)

Democrat

c)

Libertarian

d)

Communist

105.

If you were voting in a STATE election, would you vote for President, Governor, or Mayor? ___________________________.

a)

President

b)

Governor

c)

Mayor

d)

Principal

106.

If you were voting in a LOCAL election, would you vote for President, Governor, or Mayor? ___________________________.

a)

President

b)

Governor

c)

Mayor

d)

Principal

107.

If you were voting in a FEDERAL election, would you vote for President, Governor, or Mayor? ___________________________.

a)

President

b)

Governor

c)

Mayor

d)

Principal

108.

Why is having Free and Fair elections important to a democratic society?

a)

Citizens have greater trust in their institutions.

b)

The rights of minorities will not be respected.

c)

Government leaders can act without restraint in a crisis .

d)

Citizens fear their leaders after election.

109.

The following are requirements for which political office?


At least 30 years old

US citizen for 9 years

Live in the state they represent

a)

President

b)

U.S. Senator

c)

U.S. Representative

d)

FL Governor

110.

The following are requirements for which STATE political office?


  • At least 30 years old

  • 7 years in the state prior to election

a)

President

b)

U.S. Senator

c)

FL Senator

d)

Governor

111.

In the Electoral College today, how many total Electoral Votes are there?

a)

50

b)

270

c)

535

d)

538

112.

In order to win the Presidency, a candidate must receive a minimum of ________ Electoral Votes.

a)

161

b)

268

c)

270

d)

538

113.

The total number of votes by the individual citizens of the United States is referred to as the _________________

a)

Electoral Vote

b)

Electoral College Vote

c)

Popular Vote

d)

Representative Vote

114.

How is each state's total number of Electoral Votes determined?

a)

It is equal to the number of Representatives each state has in the House of Representatives

b)

It is equal to the number of Senators each state has in the Senate

c)

It is equal to the number of Senators added to the number of Representatives for each state

d)

All states have an equal number of Electoral Votes

115.

Today, all but two states have a "Winner Take All System" when distributing their Electoral Votes to a candidate.  A "Winner Take All System" means that.....

a)

Electoral Votes are distributed proportionally based on the percentage of the popular vote won by each candidate in that state

b)

A candidate that receives the most votes from the people in that state receives all of the state's Electoral Votes

116.

If there is a tie in the Electoral College, or no candidate receives a majority of Electoral Votes, who decides the winner of the Presidency?

a)

The Senate

b)

The House of Representatives

c)

Congress

d)

The Supreme Court

117.

Is it possible for a candidate to receive a majority of votes from the citizens of the United States and yet still not receive a majority of Electoral College Votes?

a)

Yes

b)

No

118.
What is the purpose of the Electoral College?
a)
Elect school board members.
b)
Provide opportunities for kids to attend school.
c)
Elect the President of the United States.
d)
Select a baseball team to play in the College World Series.
119.
President and Vice President are elected through the process of the electoral college.  Which amendment is this?
a)
12th
b)
10th
c)
14th
d)
16th
120.

In the presidential primary election you are actually voting for the _____________.

a)

President

b)

Vice President

c)

Electors

d)

Senators

121.

"Winner take all" means that all of a state's electoral votes go to the candidate who had the majority of votes in that state.

a)

True

b)

False

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