WorksheetsCivics Review Part III
Total questions: 100
Worksheet time: 1hrs 16mins
An amendment is
a change to the Supreme Court.
a change to the Executive cabinet.
a change to the constitution.
a change to the composition of Congress.
How many amendments have been added over time?
10
27
30
50
Which branch of government is involved in the amendment process?
executive (President)
judicial (Supreme Court)
legislative (Congress)
Proposal and Voting
Introduction and Voting
Proposal and Ratification
Introduction and Voting
Define ratify
formally suggesting an amendment
to approve an amendment
How many states must ratify (approve) an amendment?
1/3= 17 states
1/4= 13 states
3/4= 38 states
The amendment process is
easy and quick
difficult and long
Why did the Founders make it difficult to amend the Constitution?
They wanted to annoy people.
They wanted to maintain stability with the goals of the original Constitution.
They thought the Constitution should never be changed.
What is the 1st Amendment?
Freedom of religion, press, speech, assembly, petition
right to speed and not get pulled over
refuse to go to court when summoned
Not have soldiers in your house
What is 2nd Amendment?
right to trial by jury in civil cases
freedom of speech
right to bear arms
freedom of press
What is the 3rd Amendment?
states rights and powers
No quartering of troops
no cruel and unusual punishment
What is the 4th Amendment?
right to trial by jury
No unreasonable search and seizures
No quartering of soldiers
What is the 5th Amendment?
right to due process of law, no self incrimination,
no double jeopardy
no quartering of troops
states rights and powers
What is the 6th Amendment?
Freedom of speech, press, religion, assembly and petition
bear arms
right of the accused to a speedy trial, public trial
What is the 7th Amendment?
Right to trial in civil case
other rights not included in the Consitiution
no unreasonable search and seizure
What is the 8th Amendment?
right to bear arms
No cruel or unusual punishment
No unreasonal search and seizures
What is ammendment 9?
Other rights not in the Consitution
state rights and powers
freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly and petion
What is ammendment 10
state rights and power
no cruel and unusual punishment
no forced quartering of troops
Kamala Harris is our current
President
Vice President
Governor
Mayor
What secretary might give the following advice or Information? " We saw a decrease in highway deaths this year".
Secretary of Transportation
Secretary of Defense
Attorney General
Secretary of the Treasury
The Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act would be executed by.......
The Secretary of Department of Defense
The Secretary of Homeland Security
The Secretary of the department of Justice
The Attorney General and the Department of Justice
The capital city of the United States is ...
Washington DC
New York
Tallahassee
London
It is NOT a Power of the State
Legislative
Church
Executive
Judicial
What does the Legislative Branch have the right to do?
Interpret the Constitution
Declare War
Enforce laws
All of the above
The government gets most of its money from
taxes
selling weapons to other countries
Which country is NOT a US territory?
Puerto Rico
Guam
Cuba
American Samoa
What led to the violence in Kansas known as “Bleeding Kansas” in 1854-1856?
Publication of Uncle Tom's Cabin
The rivalry between proslavery and anti settlers rushing into the new territory
It reinforced the authority of Congress to outlaw slavery in territories.
Which of the following was the South’s reason for fighting the Civil War?
They just felt like throwing hands
To establish its right to impose low tariffs
To ABOLISH slavery
To establish its right to maintain slavery
The president of the US can only serve
one term at four years
two terms for eight years total
one term for eight years
three terms for two years each
The group of people from each state responsible for electing the president and vice president of the US.
Electoral College
Parliament
Congress
Supreme Court
There are _____________________ justices on the Supreme Court
fourteen
50
two
nine
Congress is bicameral. What does bicameral mean?
2 people
2 houses
2 laws
Which of the following best describes the government of the United States?
a democracy
a monarchy
an oligarchy
a democratic republic
Which of the following is NOT one of the purposes of government according to the Preamble of the Constitution?
To promote the general welfare.
To provide for the common defense
To ensure domestic tranquility.
To provide economic support.
Which of the following is the BEST description of why the separation of powers is important?
Because too much power in one branch of government is tyranny, that branch or that person can become a tyrant who doesn’t respect the rights of citizens.
Because there are too many powers of government for them to be held in just one branch.
Because other societies that have had no separation of powers have always fallen in time.
Because without powers being separate, there would be no way for a person to appeal mistreatment by government.
In the process of a person becoming a federal official (judge, general, ambassador, cabinet member, etc.), which of the following steps would come FIRST?
The Senate confirms the nominee.
The President approves the nomination.
The President nominates someone who must be confirmed by the Senate.
The Supreme Court approves the nomination.
How many senators are there from each state?
1
2
3
Determined by population.
“Red states” tend to be more…
Conservative
Liberal
How are electoral votes given to each state?
Add the number of representatives and senators.
Total the number of people in the state and divide by 100.
Census calculations.
None of these.
How can a precedent help a judge make a decision?
The judge may find an earlier case similar to the current case.
A judge may use a precedent to discuss a current political issue.
A judge may use a precedent to question people not part of the case.
The judge may use a precedent to keep secrets from lawyers.
A naturalized citizen is one who:
Was born in the United States
Has married a citizen of the United States
Was born outside the United States, moved here with a Green Card, and became a citizen after five years.
Has parents who were born in the United States
The division of power in government into three levels—local, state, and federal, is known as
checks and balances.
Federalism.
separation of powers.
None of these.
Which is the correct description of a party platform?
Its held in the nominating convention.
Its a place where political candidates make speeches.
It is determined by means of primary election.
It is a statement that outlines views on issues.
What is the most important thing that a political debate can teach a voter about a candidate?
how much support a candidate has
where candidate stand in certain issues
whether the candidate is comfortable on camera
what kind of television personality the candidate has
What level of government would you contact to address a community issue?
international government
state government
local government
federal government
Which of the following issues would be a domestic policy matter?
declaring war
supervising democratic elections in Iraq
revising campaign finance law
meeting with the prime minister of Britain
What is the purpose of the United Nations?
to promote a peaceful coexistence and worldwide cooperation
to protect member countries from North America and Europe
to resolve international legal dispute
to supervise and set rules for international trade
The 14th Amend. "Equal Protection under the Law" was used in which Landmark Sup. Court case?
Brown v. Board of Education
Tinker v. Des Moines
Marbury v. Madison
Miranda v. Arizona
In order for the United States Citizens to receive a fair trial, other citizens must...
serve on juries
evaluate judges
vote in elections
pay poll taxes
Which of the following statement is NOT an obligation for citizenship?
Vote in elections
Pay taxes
Obey laws
Defend the Nation
Which level of government could pass a law changing the age at which people can marry?
county
federal
city
state
Choose Kentucky's two current US Senators
John Yarmuth
Rand Paul
Jerry Abramson
Mitch McConnel
What three factors predict who is likely to vote?
Age, Education, Favorite hobby
Hair color, Education, Income
Age, Zip Code, Income
Age, Education, Income
The group of people with the lowest voter turnout rate is
college graduates.
young people.
women.
senior citizens over 70.
The three universal requirements States use for a person to be eligible to vote are
residence, gender, and income.
citizenship, property ownership, and gender.
citizenship, residence, and age.
income, employment, and age.
Which election usually has the highest voter turnout?
Senate elections
Presidential elections
Governor elections
Mayoral election
Literacy tests were designed to:
Test a voter's ability to read
Inform voters of the issues
Prevent most voters from passing
Ensure that voters were well-educated
In some states, what can cause you to lose your right to vote today?
Being female
Being registered
Being a convicted felon
Not being able to read well
A person who is running for an elected position is a...
front runner
candidate
debate
The candidate who is ahead or who they think will win is called the...
winner
loser
front runner
inauguration
