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Civics

Total questions: 23

Worksheet time: 20mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Define Democracy

(a)  

2.
The Supreme Court is the highest court that is found under this Branch of the US Government
a)
Legislative
b)
Judicial
c)
Executive
d)
Congressional
3.
The Governor has authority at the state level and is found in which branch of the government?
a)
Judicial
b)
Monarchy
c)
Legislative
d)
Executive
4.
The House of Representatives and Senate are the 2 bodies that make up Congress. What branch of government to they fall under?
a)
Constitutional
b)
Executive
c)
Judicial
d)
Legislative
5.
A document that has laws setting the guidelines of how a government works. 
a)
Constitution
b)
Government
c)
Dictatorship 
d)
Separation of Powers
6.

What is one example of a civic responsibility?

a)

Bashing both Trump and Clinton

b)

Voting and deciding how to vote

c)

eating healthy foods

d)

Not wearing deoderant

7.

What is one example of a civic responsibility?

a)

Obeying the laws

b)

brushing your hair and combing your teeth

c)

Buying Mr. Stanford a coffee

d)

Cleaning the classroom

8.
What is one example of a civic responsibilities?
a)
Paying for popcorn
b)
Paying for taxes 
c)
Freedom to establish and operate a business 
d)
Freedom to travel 
9.

The branch of government that enforces, carries out, the law.

a)

Executive

b)

Legislative

c)

Judicial

10.

In what type of government do all citizens vote on all issues?

a)

Direct Democracy

b)

Representative Democracy

c)

Dictatorship

d)

Monarchy

11.

Citizens are required to serve in the Military

a)

Yes

b)

No

12.

Define Republic

(a)  

13.

(a)   is a person who is a legal member of a self-governing community, such as a nation or state

14.

(a)   is prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another, usually in a way considered to be unfair

15.

In YOUR OWN WORDS define the purpose of the preamble

(Do this question, it's probably gonna be on the Test)

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16.

What people lead the Executive Branch

a)

Cabinet

b)
The Vice President
c)
The Secretary of State
d)
The President
17.

What does the Judicial Branch consist of?

a)
Congress and Senate
b)

Federal Courts

c)

Lawyers and Attorneys

d)

Supreme Court

18.

What does the Legislative Branch consist of?

a)
House of Commons and House of Lords
b)
Senate and House of Representatives
c)
President and Vice President
d)

The People

19-20.

Arrest of Billy for Criticizing the Government

Billy, a young activist, was recently arrested for speaking out against the government.

Billy was also fined for something he wrote in a newspaper

19.

Does the government have the right to Arrest Billy?

a)

Yes

b)

No

20.

What amendment did the Government violate?

a)

The Government violated the First Amendment,

b)

The Government violated the Fourth Amendment,

c)

The Government violated the Second Amendment,

d)

The Government violated the Tenth Amendment,

21.

What are citizens Civic responsibilities?

a)

Being informed about public issues

b)

  Voting and deciding how to vote

c)

  Keeping watch over political leaders and government agencies

d)

  Obeying the laws

22.

The Official age to Vote in the U.S

(a)  

23.

What are different ways to actively participate in a democracy?

a)

Vote

b)

Stay quiet

c)

Submit a Bill

d)

Serve Jury Duty

e)

Stop Paying Taxes

24.

In your own words, explain why a citizen should recognize their rights and responsibilities.

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