WorksheetsCIVICS UNIT 1 TEST 2
Total questions: 24
Worksheet time: 12mins
1. What is John Locke’s theory about the state of nature?
a. He says all humans are born equal and independent with the same natural rights, so no one ought to harm one another.
b. He says that leaders are born with the divine right of kings to rule with absolute power, and only leaders deserve natural rights.
c. He says that only certain groups of people are entitled to rights because they are physically and mentally superior to others.
2. Which of the following is the best definition of government?
a. the quality of having good character and doing what’s right whether or not someone is watching
b. prejudgment in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another, usually in a way considered to be unfair
c. a set of rules and institutions people set up so they can function together as a unified society
3. Which of the following statements is true about a legitimate government?
a. Government can only be legitimate, or valid, under a dictator who has absolute power.
b. Government can only be legitimate, or valid, if a small group of people with power rule the masses.
c. Government can only be legitimate, or valid, if it is based on a social contract with citizens.
5. Which is a problem associated with a monarchy?
a. A small group of rich people has all the power.
b. The people of a nation elect representatives who act on their behalf.
c. The ruler can abuse his or her power and claim the divine right of kings.
6. Brazil is led by a president who is elected by citizens. Citizens elect a new president every four years. They also elect representatives to serve in two different legislative bodies. What type of government does Brazil have?
a. oligarchy
b. monarchy
c. representative democracy
8. Which of the following is the best definition of politics?
a. a term used to describe how power is distributed in a government
b. a term used to describe the skills a person needs to analyze all sorts of media
c. a term used to describe the spreading of information in order to influence public opinion and to manipulate other people's beliefs
9. What is the rule of law?
a. NO ONE IS ABOVE THE LAW. Everyone must obey the law, even presidents and other leaders.
b. a political idea that states that the king or queen and their descendants are granted the power to rule through the divine right of kings
c. a set of rules and institutions people set up so they can function together as a unified society
15. Why is it important for a leader to care about the common good?
a. Our leaders want to have political power and economic wealth.
b. Our elected representatives are supposed to make and enforce laws for the benefit of all people: the common good.
c. Our elected representatives should only make laws that benefit certain groups of people.
17. Why is it important to be aware of propaganda devices?
a. Being aware of propaganda devices can help us to make more informed decisions when we vote.
b. Advertisers use propaganda devices to get us to buy products we may not really need.
c. Both a and b
18. Candidate A shows pictures of herself with common everyday people, holding a baby, helping in a food drive at a local firehouse, picking up litter with school students on the beach. This is an example of the propaganda device:
a. plain folks appeal
b. card stacking/framing
c. testimonial
d. bandwagon
