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UNIT 1 & 2 Review

Total questions: 70

Worksheet time: 1hrs 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
What system of government was in place after the United States Constitution?
a)
confederal
b)
oligarchy
c)
federal
d)
parliamentary
2.
Where government owns all property and means of production and people share equally.
a)
Capitalism
b)
Socialism
c)
Communism
3.
Why is federalism considered an advantage of America's Constitutional Republic
a)
It eliminates the need for state governments
b)
It gives the national government authority over state laws
c)
It divides power between the national and state governments, preventing tyranny
d)
It allows states to have complete independence from the national government
4.
Which of the following is a key advantage of a Constitutional Republic in the United States
a)
Protection of individual rights through a written constitution
b)
Direct participation by all citizens in every decision
c)
Unlimited power of the government over its citizen
d)
Complete control of the economy by the government
5.
Which economic system encourages high quality, achievement, and production?
a)
Communism
b)
Capitalism
c)
Socialism
6.
How does the free market help raise the standard of living in the United States?
a)
By encouraging competition, which leads to innovation and more choices for consumers
b)
By limiting individual freedom to make financial decisions.
c)
By allowing government regulations to control production and distribution.
d)
By redistributing wealth equally among all citizens.
7.
Which of the following is an advantage of capitalism in the United States?
a)
The government ensures equal distribution of wealth to all citizens.
b)
Citizens have more economic freedom to own businesses and make personal financial decisions.
c)
Prices for goods are set by the government.
d)
The government controls all economic activities.
8.
In what way does capitalism promote economic freedom?
a)
It allows individuals to make their own economic choices without government interference
b)
It ensures that everyone earns the same income
c)
It gives the government control over all private property
d)
It allows the government to make all major economic decisions.
9.
What is one benefit of having a system of checks and balances in the U.S. Constitutional Republic?
a)
It limits the role of citizens in government decisions
b)
It allows one branch to control the other two branches
c)
It ensures that no one branch of government becomes too powerful
d)
It gives the President the power to make all decisions
10.
Which system of government will you find shared power between state and central government?
a)
unitary
b)
federal
c)
monarchy
d)
democracy
11.
Why is the separation of powers in a federal system important for preventing authoritarianism?
a)
It makes sure only the national government can make decisions
b)
It limits the power of the judicial branch
c)
It ensures that the executive branch is more powerful than the legislative branch
d)
It allows each branch of government to check the others' powers
12.
Cooperation is encouraged over competition in which economic system?
a)
Capitalism
b)
Socialism
13.
In a CONFEDERATION which level of government holds the most power?
a)
Local
b)
National
c)
Independent State
d)
Regional
14.
Where is power centered in a unitary system?
a)
central government
b)
dictator
c)
state government
d)
military
15.
What are some of the advantages of the American constitutional republic?
a)
Separation of Powers, Written Constitution, Federalism, Bill of Rights
b)
Separation of Powers, Written Constitution, Federalism, Representative Democracy
c)
Written Constitution, Freedom of Speech, Preamble
16.

What is a citizen?

a)

A person who is a legal member of a state or country

b)

A person who comes to the country for work

c)

A person who is claiming asylum from another country

17.

What is a citizen?

a)

A person who is a legal member of a state or country

b)

A person who comes to the country for work

c)

A person who is claiming asylum from another country

18.

For a person to be considered a US citizen by the Law of Soil, which of the following situations must be true? (Hint: Only one is true)

a)

A person is born in England with both parents being English citizens.

b)

A person is born on a US military base in Japan to parents who serve in the military.

c)

A person is born in Russia to parents that are French citizens.

19.

What amendment to the US Constitution outlines how one is/can become a US citizen?

a)

The 4th Amendment

b)

The 14th Amendment

c)

The 19th Amendment

d)

The 20th Amendment

20.

Which of the following is a requirement for a person to become a naturalized U.S. citizen?

a)

Marrying a U.S. citizen

b)

Gaining employment in the U.S.

c)

Being a legal resident for 5 years

d)

Being born in a U.S. territory

21.

What is a right that ONLY citizens have?

a)

Vote

b)

Work

c)

Attend school

d)

Own property

22.

What civic obligation does this image represent?

a)

Community Service

b)

Paying Taxes

c)

Jury Duty

d)

Selective Service

23.

An ___________ is a person who comes to the US with the intention of staying permanently and becoming a citizen.

a)

Alien

b)

Immigrant

24.

Which naturalization requirement is missing?

Be at least 18 years old

Be a legal permanent resident for at least 5 years

Read, Write, and Speak English

Pass Test on US History and US Constitution

Take Oath of Allegiance

a)

Sign up for the Selective Service

b)

Register to Vote

c)

Be of Good Moral Character

d)

Be able to read and write

25.

There are three paths to citizenship in the United States. What are they?

a)

Law of Blood, Law of Soil, and Selective Service

b)

Law of Mud, Law of Genetics, and Selective Service

c)

Law of Blood, Law of Land, Naturalization

d)

Law of Blood, Law of Soil, and Naturalization

26.

Below is an excerpt from the 14th Amendment:


"All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof are citizens of the United States and the State wherein they reside."


What is the purpose of that excerpt?

a)

Explaining the duties of citizens and states

b)

Defining citizenship of the United States

c)

Protecting the natural rights of immigrants

d)

Limiting the rights of all Americans

27.

Marisol lives in Panama. Both her parents are Panamanian. Marisol is a Panamanian citizen. She was born in an American hospital while her parents lived in Buffalo, New York. Is Marisol an American citizen at birth?

a)

Yes, due to law of soil

b)

No, due to law of blood

c)

Yes, due to law of blood

d)

No, due to law of soil

28.

What is Naturalization?

a)

The process of naturally eating healthy

b)

Becoming one with nature

c)

The process of becoming a U.S. citizen

d)

Allowing nature to grow

29.

Civics is the study of the ______ and _______ of all U.S. citizens.

a)

savings, loans

b)

rights, taxes

c)

responsibilities, duties

d)

rights, responsibilities

30.

Which example is NOT a responsibility of citizenship?

a)

volunteering in the community

b)

attending civic meetings

c)

voting in elections

d)

paying taxes

31.

Which is considered a citizenship responsibility rather than an obligation?

a)

Obeying the law

b)

Paying taxes

c)

Attending civic meetings

d)

Register for Selective Service

32.

The process by which an immigrant becomes a citizen is called __________.

a)

residential procedure

b)

citizenship

c)

naturalization

33.

The rule of law :

a)

the Constitution is the supreme law of the land and no one is above the law.

b)

The Constitution is the supreme law of the land and the Supreme Court upholds the Constitution.

c)

the Supreme Court is the supreme law of the land and no one is above the law.

d)

the Bill of Rights is the supreme law of the land and immigrants are not accountable for violating it.

34.

Which type of service project would help promote the common good?

a)

planning a neighborhood recycling program

b)

participating in a neighborhood party

c)

completing homework on time

d)

visiting public libraries

35.

Which is a requirement for a person to become a naturalized U.S. citizen or a step in the naturalization process?

a)

being born to American parents

b)

serving in the U.S. military

c)

passing a test on the laws and history of the country

d)

being born on American soil or land

36.

________ is the process by which an immigrant becomes a citizen.

a)

Naturalization

b)

Immigration

c)

Law of blood

d)

Law of soil

37.

Check all of the steps to becoming a naturalized citizen

a)

18 years old

b)

permanent resident of the US for 5 years

c)

speak English

d)

pass a civics test

e)

conduct an interview

38.

Only US citizens can vote

a)

true

b)

false

39.

What do people swear to do when they take the naturalization oath?

a)

to learn English

b)

to work in the United States

c)

to be loyal to the U.S.

d)

to follow all naturalization steps

40.

Civics responsibilities are

a)

Required

b)

Forced

c)

Voluntary

d)

Mandatory

41.

What does the (Original) Constitution say about citizenship?

a)

It defines all people as citizens

b)

Says only white males are citizens

c)

NOTHING AT ALL

d)

Makes all slaves free citizens

42.

What is "LAW OF BLOOD"?

a)

The process of becoming a citizen

b)

You must give a blood sample upon entering the U.S

c)

When 1 or both of your parents are citizens, then you are a citizen

d)

All of these

43.

Communism

a)

Government owns all businesses and farms and provides its people healthcare, education, and welfare. Political and Economic theory derived from the ideas of Karl Marx.

b)

The government is elected by the people. Everyone who is eligible to vote, which is a majority of the population, has a chance to have their say over who runs the country.

c)

Government owns many of the larger industries and provide education, health and welfare services while allowing citizens some economic choices.

d)

Ruled by Kings and Queens.

44.

Direct Democracy

a)

Ruled by Kings and Queens.

b)

The government is elected by the people. Everyone who is eligible to vote, which is a majority of the population, has a chance to have their say over who runs the country.

c)

Rule by a single leader who has not been elected and may use force to keep control.

d)

A system of government by one person with absolute power.

45.

Representative Democracy

a)

Led by representatives of the voters. Each is individually chosen for a set period of time.

b)

Government owns many of the larger industries and provide education, health and welfare services while allowing citizens some economic choices.

c)

Government owns all businesses and farms and provides its people healthcare, education, and welfare. Political and Economic theory derived from the ideas of Karl Marx.

d)

The government is elected by the people. Everyone who is eligible to vote, which is a majority of the population, has a chance to have their say over who runs the country.

46.

Socialism

a)

Led by representatives of the voters. Each is individually chosen for a set period of time.

b)

A system of government by one person with absolute power.

c)

Rule by a single leader who has not been elected and may use force to keep control.

d)

Government owns many of the larger industries and provide education, health and welfare services while allowing citizens some economic choices.

47.

Monarchy

a)

Ruled by Kings and Queens.

b)

A form of government which consists of rule by an elite group who rule in their own interests. Especially the accumulation of wealth and privilege.

c)

A system of government by one person with absolute power.

d)

Rule by a single leader who has not been elected and may use force to keep control.

48.

Oligarchy

a)

A form of government which consists of rule by an elite group who rule in their own interests. Especially the accumulation of wealth and privilege.

b)

A system of government by one person with absolute power.

c)

Rule by a single leader who has not been elected and may use force to keep control.

d)

Government owns all businesses and farms and provides its people healthcare, education, and welfare. Political and Economic theory derived from the ideas of Karl Marx.

49.

Autocracy

a)

The government is elected by the people. Everyone who is eligible to vote, which is a majority of the population, has a chance to have their say over who runs the country.

b)

A system of government by one person with absolute power.

c)

Rule by a single leader who has not been elected and may use force to keep control.

d)

Government owns all businesses and farms and provides its people healthcare, education, and welfare. Political and Economic theory derived from the ideas of Karl Marx.

50.

Dictatorship

a)

Government owns all businesses and farms and provides its people healthcare, education, and welfare. Political and Economic theory derived from the ideas of Karl Marx.

b)

Rule by a single leader who has not been elected and may use force to keep control.

c)

A form of government which consists of rule by an elite group who rule in their own interests. Especially the accumulation of wealth and privilege.

d)

A system of government by one person with absolute power.

51.

King Louis XIV of France had total control over his dominion. Everyone had to do what he said. What type of monarchy was this an example of

a)

Absolute Monarchy

b)

Constitutional Monarchy

52.

In this type of democracy, the people elect representatives who make decisions on their behalf.

a)

Representative Democracy

b)

Direct Democracy

53.

The two types of this form of government are "direct" and "representative".

a)

Democracy

b)

Monarchy

c)

Dictatorship

d)

Oligarchy

54.

This form of government has 1 leader?

a)

Autocracy

b)

Democracy

c)

Theocracy

55.

In this type of government, a small group of people (such as a single family or social class) are in charge.

a)

Theocracy

b)

Monarchy

c)

Oligarchy

d)

Democracy

56.

This form of government means "rule by the people".

a)

Democracy

b)

Monarchy

c)

Oligarchy

d)

Theocracy

57.

As sole leader of North Korea, Kim Jong Un has total, oppressive control over his people. What type of government is this?

a)

Dictatorship

b)

Communism

c)

Absolute Monarchy

d)

Anarchy

58.

The Queen of England does not have total control. She shares her power with Parliament, which is headed by the Prime Minister. What type of monarchy is this an example of?

a)

Constitutional Monarchy

b)

Monarchy

c)

Direct Democracy

d)

Representative Democracy

59.

In Congress, elected Senators from each state vote on key issues. Is this an example of direct democracy or representative democracy?

a)

Direct Democracy

b)

Representative Democracy

60.

In this type of democracy, the people vote on every issue.

a)

Representative Democracy

b)

Direct Democracy

61.
What is a government?
a)

a group of corporations that control laws

b)

a group of people who overthrow the leaders

c)

a nation that has no leaders

d)

a person or group of people who control a country

62.
A queen rules a nation.  When she dies, the throne will pass to her daughter.  What kind of government does this nation have?
a)

a monarchy

b)

a theocracy

c)

a dictatorship

d)

a representative democracy

63.
The king or queen has complete or total power among his or her people.
a)

Absolute Monarchy

b)

Constitutional Monarchy

64.
The king or queen has power that is limited by a constitution and parliament.
a)

Absolute Monarchy

b)

Constitutional Monarchy

65.

Some nations have a state religion, and their citizens must practice this religion.  What kind of government do these nations have?

a)

a monarchy

b)

a theocracy

c)

a dictatorship

d)

an oligarchy

66.
What form of government is the United States?
a)

Direct Democracy

b)

Representative Democracy

67.
A military leader seizes control of a government during a revolution.  He has complete control and kills anyone who opposes him.  What kind of government does this nation have?
a)

a monarchy

b)

a theocracy

c)

a dictatorship

d)

an oligarchy

68.

What do a republic and a direct democracy have in common?

a)

rule by a single political party

b)

a small group of leaders

c)

rule by the people

d)

a single leader

69.

 What government is ruled by a religious leader in which God or other deity is looked as the supreme leader

a)

Tyranny

b)

Dictatorship

c)

Theocracy

d)

Monarchy

70.

In a democracy, who has power?

a)

The People

b)

One Person

c)

Only the Rich

d)

Religious Officials

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