WorksheetsUnits 1 & 2 Review
Total questions: 42
Worksheet time: 22mins
Which of the following is an example of an autocracy?
Republic
Democracy
Dictatorship
Oligarchy
Rule by the people
Monarchy
Democracy
Autocracy
Oligarchy
Rule by a group of people
Republic
Democracy
Autocracy
Oligarchy
Government run by religious leaders
Republic
Oligarchy
Theocracy
Democracy
Division of power between national and state governments
separation of powers
federalism
unitarianism
confederalism
a system of government in which legislative and executive powers are held by a single entity
republic
federal
confederal
unitary
Principle that the people are the ultimate source of political power
popular sovereignty
federalism
rule of law
limited government
Form of government where the person in charge inherits their power through their family, but power is limited by a written document
Absolute monarchy
constitutional monarchy
republican monarchy
democratic monarchy
Belief that a person in power was chosen to rule by God
Divine right
Theocratic absolutism
Religious authoritarianism
Doctrine despotism
Form of government based on written principles/laws, the rule of law, and elected representatives
Totalitarian autocracy
Constitutional Monarchy
Theocratic democracy
Constitutional republic
Division of government into several parts to ensure no single part can become too strong
separation of powers
checks and balances
federalism
limited government
Powers of government are restricted to what is defined in a written constitution
separation of powers
checks and balances
federalism
limited government
The system of tasks/rules used to keep branches of government from becoming too strong
separation of powers
checks and balances
federalism
limited government
The following is an example of which constitutional principle?
A bill was passed in Congress and goes to the president to sign. The president vetoes the bill. Congress overturns the presidential veto with a 2/3 vote (and the bill becomes law without the president's signature).
separation of powers
checks and balances
federalism
limited government
Steps in the legal process to ensure someone is not deprived of life, liberty, or property illegally
Enforcement of laws
Accountability
Consistent application
Due process
This document was an example of self-government
Magna Carta
English Bill of Rights
Mayflower Compact
Thomas Paine
These documents are examples of limited government
Magna Carta
English Bill of Rights
Mayflower Compact
Common Sense
These documents included the rule of law
Magna Carta
English Bill of Rights
Mayflower Compact
Common Sense
All people & governments are accountable to the law to protect citizens from arbitrary and abusive government power
separation of powers
limited government
rule of law
federalism
Economic system where the government has complete control over goods and services
capitalism
socialism
communism
The measure of how well the people of a society are doing
economic freedom
standard of living
free enterprise
The government owns transportation (buses, subways) and basic industries (mining, energy), but allows for citizens to own private property and start businesses
capitalism
socialism
communism
Economic system with higher taxes and provides large range of public services (health care, public housing)
capitalism
socialism
communism
Economic system that allows private property and has limited government interference
capitalism
socialism
communism
What do a republic and a democracy have in common?
Citizens vote on all issues
Citizens elect their representatives
Citizens are the source of political authority
Citizens follow the orders of heriditary ruler
Saudi Arabia is ruled by a king, who rules in accordance with Islamic law. He appoints a council of advisors to assist him, but there are no political parties or national elections.
Which form of government does Saudi Arabia have?
socialism
autocracy
oligarchy
democracy
Under the Articles of Confederation, the US was a __________ system of government. When the Articles of Confederation were replaced with the Constitution in 1789, the US adopted a _____________ of government
unitary/federal
confederal/federal
federal/confederal
confederal/unitary
What is a benefit of the federal system of government?
States lose all their powers to a national government
The state governments and national governments share powers equally
The national government is able to protect citizens but is limited by the Constitution
States have more power than the national government
The American colonists believed that they should not have new taxes placed on them without their approval. Which document FIRST influenced the idea of "no taxation without representation"?
Magna Carta
English Bill of Rights
Mayflower Compact
Common Sense
What do the following codes of law have in common: Hammurabi's Code, Twelve Tables of Rome, Code of Justinian?
They allowed for a ruler to exercise total power
They were written codes of law for all citizens to follow
They outlined the form of government in their society
Which is an example of an obligation (something you must to do) of US citizens?
Reporting for jury duty
Voting in a local election
Attending city council meetings
Joining the military
Which of the following is a responsibility (something you should do) of US citizens?
Reporting for jury duty
Voting in a local, state, or federal election
Applying to the Selective Service if a male 18+
Obeying local, state, and federal laws
Which system of government is correctly paired with its description?
Federal - the central/national government hold supreme political power
Unitary - Power is shared by the central/national and local governments
Confederal - power is given to the states while the central/national government is weak
A social contract exists when...
There is no government and everyone lives in a state of anarchy
Religion and government are combined and have supreme power
people agree to give up certain freedoms in order to receive protection from the government
the courts are the most powerful part of the government
How did Thomas Paine's "Common Sense" impact the American colonists' view about government?
They began to believe it wasn't practical to be ruled by a king thousands of miles away
They began to believe they should boycott laws in which they did not agree
They began to believe they should be governed by a king rather than Parliament
They began to believe that the taxes put on them by Parliament were fair
Which part of ancient Rome influenced America's constitutional republic?
Instituting an absolute monarchy as a form of government
Ensuring citizens adhere to religious laws set forth by the church
Adhering to the rule of law and electing representatives in government
Using the designs of Roman architecture in US government buildings
"People are born free, equal and independent. No person can be controlled by another without their permission"
Which of the following is an example of the main idea in that quote?
Supreme Court Justices are appointed by the president
State governments do not have to adhere to national laws if they don't agree with them
Government officials with powers over others are elected by people
Citizens don't have to pay taxes if they don't agree with government policies
How does the Fourteenth Amendment define citizenship?
All persons born or naturalized in the U.S., are citizens of the U.S.
All persons naturalized in the U.S., are citizens of the U.S.
All persons born in the U.S., are citizens of the U.S.
All persons who apply for citizenship, are citizens of the U.S.
Who is considered a natural-born U.S. citizen?
Naturalized
Permanent resident alien
Law of Blood
Law of Soil
Maria was born in Italy to an American father and an Italian mother – is she a U.S. citizen? Why/why not?
Yes, Law of Soil
Yes, Law of Blood
No, she would need to be naturalized
No, Maria is an Italian citizen
Alejándro was born to Cuban parents in Miami, Florida – his parents are legal permanent residents. Is Alejándro a U.S. Citizen? Why/why not?
Yes, Law of Soil
Only if his parents go through naturalization
Yes, Law of Blood
No, he would need to be naturalized
beliefs or actions that are seen as a benefit to the community rather than individual interests, also known as the public good
law of blood
law of soil
common good
obligation
