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WorksheetsCK Civics Quiz
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
In which type of government do citizens vote directly on laws?
democracy
republic
monarchy
theocracy
Which is a similarity between dictators and absolute monarchs?
They act in the best interest of the majority.
They hold all of the power in government.
They pass laws based on religious beliefs.
They hold elected office on behalf of citizens.
The primary purpose of government is (a)
Match the following statements with their implications.
They forced the states to adopt a national currency.
States were required to use a single form of money.
They allowed Congress to raise taxes to pay off war debts.
Congress had the power to impose taxes.
They required Congress to meet several times a month.
Frequent meetings were mandated for Congress.
They enabled the states to pursue their own best interests.
States acted independently for their own benefit.
Why is the Declaration of Independence considered a revolutionary document?
It established the Continental Army for defense.
It attempted to make amends with the home country.
It stated that the government receives its power from the people.
It outlined many grievances against the British government.
Why did the Framers include checks and balances in the Constitution?
to prevent any one branch from gaining too much power
to ensure all members of society follow the law
to clearly identify the powers of the president
to highlight the importance of popular sovereignty
What was one benefit of the Connecticut Plan?
It contained a bill of rights.
It balanced the power between large and small states.
It introduced the concept of the social contract.
It borrowed language from other foundational documents.
The Framers included an amendment process in the Constitution to (a)
Why were many Americans concerned about ratifying the Constitution?
It lacked explicit protection for their individual rights.
It gave too much power to the legislative branch.
It allowed state laws to supersede federal laws.
It prevented women from participating in elections.
Which is a similarity between the Fifteenth, Nineteenth, and Twenty-Sixth Amendments?
Each was passed before a major conflict.
Each protects personal liberties.
Each made voting rights more inclusive.
Each redefined what it means to be a citizen.
Why did the Framers include the ideas of Baron de Montesquieu in the Constitution?
to protect powerful leaders
to set requirements for holding office
to reduce the size of the government
to limit the power of government
Which is an enumerated power of Congress?
negotiating treaties
appointing advisors
enforcing legislation
regulating commerce
What is federalism?
the idea that government gets its power from citizens
the ability of the judiciary to rule on issues between the states
the sharing of power between a central government and the states
the division of counties into smaller jurisdictions
Why does the Tenth Amendment create reserved powers?
to define areas where state and federal powers intersect
to limit the power of the federal government
to define the relationship between state and local governments
to require local governments to follow state mandates
What is the effect of the supremacy clause?
State laws may not conflict with federal laws.
The federal government has original jurisdiction over interstate disputes.
Only state governments may issue licenses.
Justices of the Supreme Court have no term limits.
