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WorksheetsNew Civics EOC Random Review - Part 1
Total questions: 55
Worksheet time: 18mins
According to the "Law of Soil," under what condition are you considered a U.S. citizen at birth?
If you are born on U.S. soil, regardless of your parents' citizenship
If at least one of your parents is a U.S. citizen
If you are born outside of the U.S. but live there for 5 years
If you apply for naturalization
What is one requirement for an individual to apply for U.S. citizenship through naturalization?
Must be at least 18 years old
Must be born on U.S. soil
Must have a U.S. citizen as a parent
Must take an oath of allegiance before applying
How long must a lawful permanent resident live in the U.S. before they can apply for naturalization?
3 years
5 years
10 years
15 years
What are the two tests an applicant must pass during the naturalization process?
English and U.S. Government
Math and Science
English and German History
American History and World Geography
What amendment to the U.S. Constitution defines citizenship?
The 10th Amendment
The 14th Amendment
The 18th Amendment
The 22nd Amendment
What is the "Law of Blood" in terms of U.S. citizenship?
If you are born on U.S. soil, you are a U.S. citizen
If your parent is a U.S. citizen, you are a U.S. citizen at birth
If you live in the U.S. for 5 years, you become a U.S. citizen
If you marry a U.S. citizen, you automatically become a citizen
What is one impact of the naturalization process on America?
It has decreased the diversity in America
It has increased the number of English speakers
It has made America more diverse
It has reduced the number of immigrants to America
What is one of the duties and obligations of citizenship?
Attend civic meetings
Pay taxes
Community service
Be informed
What does "jury duty" allow for?
Defend the nation if needed
Make government decisions
Allows for trial by jury
Help others
What age group is required to register for selective service?
Males 16-24
Males 18-25
Males 20-30
Males 21-26
What is one of the responsibilities of citizenship that contributes to the "common good"?
Obey laws
Vote
Pay taxes
Selective service
What was the first democracy according to the learning material?
The Assembly of Athens
The Roman Republic
Athens
The Judeo-Christian Tradition
Which concept from Ancient Greece influenced the U.S. by having self-governing local governments and a self-governing national government?
The Polis
Democratic Principles
Legislative Bodies
Civic Participation
What does Republicanism in Ancient Rome refer to?
Rule by a king
Rule by elected representatives
The 10 Commandments
Civic participation by ordinary citizens
How did the Judeo-Christian tradition influence the concept of individual worth in the U.S.?
By establishing a written constitution
By emphasizing that each person has great value
By creating legislative bodies
By promoting the rule by the people
What is the significance of the Rule of Law in both Ancient Rome and the U.S.?
It states that all citizens can vote
It means that human beings are all subject to the same laws
It refers to the separation of powers in government
It implies that laws are displayed on twelve tables
Which principle of Ancient Rome's government is reflected in the U.S. government's ability to have different branches?
Civic Participation
Republicanism
Rule of Law
Separation of Powers
According to the Judeo-Christian tradition, what are individuals responsible for?
Volunteering for government service
Their actions and the consequences
Electing consuls, tribunes, and other officials
Writing a constitution
According to John Locke, what are people born with?
The right to vote
The rights to life and liberty
The right to happiness
The right to own large mansions
What is the main idea of the Social Contract?
People should obey the government unconditionally.
The government grants rights to people.
People give power to the government to protect their natural rights, and if the government fails, it can be changed.
The government should control all aspects of life.
What concept did Montesquieu introduce that influenced the founding fathers?
Direct democracy
The divine right of kings
Separation of powers into three branches of government
A single government with all powers
Why did Montesquieu advocate for the separation of powers?
To ensure that one branch of government has all the power
To prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful
To abolish the government
To create a government without laws
What was the Magna Carta?
A pamphlet that encouraged the colonists to declare independence from England
A government document that limited the powers of the King of England
An agreement written by the Pilgrims before they got off the "Mayflower"
A government document that reduced individual rights
What was the Mayflower Compact?
A pamphlet that encouraged the colonists to declare independence from England
A government document that further limited the King's powers
An social contract written by the Pilgrims before they got off the "Mayflower"
A government document that limited the powers of the King of England
What did the English Bill of Rights do?
Encouraged the colonists to declare independence from England
Limited the powers of the King of Spain
Expanded individual rights and further limited the King's powers
Established the concept of self-government
What was "Common Sense"?
A pamphlet or small book that encouraged the colonists to declare independence from England
An agreement written by the Pilgrims before they got off the "Mayflower"
A government document that limited the powers of the King of England
A government document that expanded individual rights
Which concept is associated with the idea that government should be limited in its power?
Self-government
Authoritarianism
Limited government
Natural rights
What principle is reflected by the idea of "no tax without representation"?
Social contract
Consent of the governed
Self-government
Due process of law
Which document or idea called the king a tyrant and pushed for declaring independence?
Magna Carta
Mayflower Compact
English Bill of Rights
"Common Sense"
What does the Rule of Law principle imply?
Everyone is subject to their own set of rules.
Only government officials are subject to the law.
We are all subject to the same rules and nobody is above the law.
Laws are flexible and can be interpreted differently for each individual.
Which principle states that basic rights are based on reason and cannot be taken away?
Rule of Law
Natural Rights
Limited Government
Due Process
What is the main purpose of the principle of Limited Government?
To ensure the government has unlimited power.
To allow the government to control every aspect of citizens' lives.
To put limits on what the government can do and prevent it from getting too strong.
To eliminate the government's role in protecting individual rights.
Which principle ensures that we are all entitled to legal fairness before our natural rights can be taken?
Equality of Mankind
Due Process
Religious Liberty
Natural Rights
According to the principle of Equality of Mankind, what are we all entitled to?
Different rights based on social status.
The same rights because we are all equal as human beings.
Rights that are determined by the government.
Rights that change over time.
What does the principle of Religious Liberty protect?
The right to practice only certain religions approved by the state.
The right to Deny other people's religious freedoms
The right to practice one's own religion and the fact that there is no official religion in the U.S.A.
The right to change others' religious beliefs.
What was the Stamp Act?
A law that required colonists to house British soldiers
A tax on documents like postage and newspapers
A tax on tea and forced colonists to buy only British tea
An act that blocked trade and closed colonial legislature
What did the Declaratory Act state?
Parliament could make all laws for the colonists
Colonists were forced to house British soldiers
Taxes were imposed on more things
The King ended trial by jury in the colonies
What was the colonial response to British policies that limited their rights?
Colonists accepted what the King said without complaint
Colonists demanded change
British ignored colonial grievances
Colonists were forced to house British soldiers
What were the Intolerable Acts?
Acts that added tax on tea
Acts that taxed documents like postage and newspapers
Acts that expanded rights and freedoms
Acts that blocked trade, closed colonial legislature, and ended trial by jury
What was the slogan that reflected the colonists' view on British taxation?
British policies limit rights
No taxation without representation
Declaration of Independence approved
British ignore colonial grievances
What was the final result of British ignoring colonial grievances?
Colonists demanded change
Declaration of Independence approved
British policies limit rights
No taxation without representation
According to the Declaration of Independence, what are considered unalienable rights?
Wealth, Respect, and Honor
Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness
Power, Authority, and Control
Education, Employment, and Property
What is the purpose of governments as stated in the Declaration of Independence?
To control the population and enforce laws
To secure natural rights of the people
To establish a powerful military
To collect taxes and fund the government
From where do governments derive their powers according to the social contract mentioned in the Declaration of Independence?
From the ruling monarch
From the military strength
From the consent of the governed
From divine right
What right do the people have if the government becomes destructive of the ends of the social contract?
To pay more taxes
To alter or abolish the government and institute a new one
To leave the country
To accept the government's decisions
Which of the following is NOT listed as a grievance against the King in the Declaration of Independence?
He imposed taxes without the consent of the people
He suspended trial by jury
He established a universal education system
He dissolved colonial legislatures
What was one of the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation regarding Congress's power?
Congress had the power to tax the states
Congress had no power to tax
Congress had the power to regulate trade between states
Congress had the power to enforce laws
What did the lack of national courts under the Articles of Confederation mean for the government?
There was no way to enforce laws
There was no way to judge or interpret laws
There was an efficient judicial system
There were too many courts available
What was required to make changes to the Articles of Confederation?
Approval from only 2 of the states
Approval from a simple majority of states
Approval from all 13 states
Approval from the national government only
What event highlighted the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation and the lack of a strong national government?
The Boston Tea Party
The signing of the Declaration of Independence
Shays's Rebellion
The Battle of Yorktown
What did the Federalists believe was just right?
A weak central government
The addition of the Bill of Rights
A strong central government
More power to the states
What did the Anti-Federalists demand to be added to the Constitution?
A declaration of war
The Federalist Papers
A guarantee of individual rights
A strong central government
Who wrote the "Federalist Papers"?
The Anti-Federalists
The States
The Federalists
The President
What did the Anti-Federalists believe about the new central government?
It was just right
It was too weak
It was too strong
It was unnecessary
According to the Federalists, what were protected by checks and balances in the US Constitution?
Totalitarian rule
Individual rights
The Bill of Rights
Rights of the President
