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Worksheets2024 CSA Review (Ce.2,3,6)
Total questions: 52
Worksheet time: 1hrs 13mins
A system of government in which voters select public officials to conduct government on their behalf is _________________.
democracy
representative government
federalism
dictatorship
"We the people of the United States... do ordain and establish..."
The phrase above states that _________________.
the United States will allow its citizens to vote in elections
the power of government comes from the people
our new government would be perfect
we will be called the United States of America
"Judge Steven Frazier was tried and convicted for stealing a BMW from the car dealership. He received a fine and 10 days in jail."
The situation, illustrated above, involves applying which of the fundamental democratic principles?
System of Checks & Balances
The Rule of Law
Separation of Powers
Consent of the Governed
The PEOPLE RULE is an example of
The Rule of Law
Representative Government
Consent of the Governed
democracy
Government may do only those things that the people have given it the power to do under the concept of
Democracy
Rule of Law
Limited Government
Representative Government
What document served as a model for the first ten amendments to the United States Constitution?
Articles of Confederation
Magna Carta
Declaration of Independence
Virginia Declaration of Rights
This document guaranteed the same rights of Englishmen to the colonists
U.S. Constitution
Virginia Declaration of Rights
Articles of Confederation
Charters of the Virginia Company of London
Which is NOT true of the Articles of Confederation
The nation government had no power to tax
That states had little power.
It created a weak central government
It gave no power to enforce laws
Which document stated the grievances against the King of Great Britain?
Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom
United States Constitution
Declaration of Independence
Virginia Declaration of Rights
"In order to form a more perfect union...."
Which document was written with this stated purpose
Articles of Confederation
Virginia Declaration of Rights
Declaration of Independence
Constitution of the United States
This document helped to establish the principle of rule of law in England, stating that all people, including the king, must follow the laws.
Declaration of Independence
Charters of the Virginia Company of London
Magna Carta
United States Constitution
The first 10 amendments to the United States Constitution are called
how bills become laws
the Electoral College
Rule of Law
Bill of Rights
A woman from China wishes to become a United States citizen. What is the process by which she will become a citizen?
naturalization
immigration
birth
joining a political party
Requirements to become a naturalized citizen include all of the following EXCEPT
proof of employment
ability to write English
ability to speak English
knowledge of United States history and government
United States citizenship is defined in the ______________ amendment.
5th
1st
14th
19th
Americans are very fortunate that they have many rights guaranteed in the Bill of Rights. In some countries, newspapers cannot print all the news because the government will stop them. This means they do not have -
freedom of the press
a right to own a firearm
freedom of petition
a trial by jury
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, which age group had the strongest voter turnout in 1996?
45-64 years old
25-44 years old
18-24 years old
65 years and older
All are civics duties EXCEPT
obeying laws
paying taxes
voting in the presidential election
serving on a jury
The newspaper headline, "Teens find Wallet and Return It to Thankful Owner" displays which trait of a good citizen?
accountability
patriotism
honesty
self-reliance
Even though all citizens have both duties and responsibilities, responsibilities
are required by law
are described in the Constitution of the United States
carry legal consequences if they are not fulfilled
are voluntary actions
Responsibilities of good citizens include
voting in elections
participating in political campaigns
keeping informed on current events
paying taxes
When the United States Marine Corps defends our country, it is fulfilling one goal of our government which is listed in the
Virginia Declaration of Rights
Preamble to the United States Constitution
Bill of Rights
Articles of Confederation
According to the graph, approximately how many immigrants came to the United States from 1990 to 1999?
9,000,000
7,000,000
11,000,000
6,000,00
Citizens who do not fulfill their civic duties
cannot vote in the next election
face legal consequences
lose their citizenship
cannot vote in the next election
Johnny Jackson spoke to public officials about his displeasure regarding the General Assembly's plan to redraw Congressional districts in Virginia. His actions can best be described by which First Amendment freedom?
freedom of religion
freedom of petition
freedom of assembly
freedom of the press
The president checks the courts when
proposes legislation
appoints judges/justices
confirm or refuse to confirm federal judges/justices
vetoes legislation Congress has passed
Which statement best expresses the principle of "consent of the governed?"
"The Congress shall assemble at least once a year"
"We the people of the United States...establish this Constitution"
"All bills for raising revenue shall originate in the House of Representatives"
"No Person except a natural born citizen...shall be eligible for the office of the President"
The number of members in the House of Representatives is based on __________?
state population
the number of political districts
voter registration
the number of state senators
Congress impeaches a judge?
The courts check Congress when
judges/justices declare acts of Congress to be unconstitutional
appoints judges/justices
proposes legislation
The president checks the courts when
proposes legislation
appoints judges/justices
confirm or refuse to confirm federal judges/justices
vetoes legislation Congress has passed
