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2024 CSA Review (Ce.2,3,6)

Total questions: 52

Worksheet time: 1hrs 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A system of government in which voters select public officials to conduct government on their behalf is _________________.

a)

democracy

b)

representative government

c)

federalism

d)

dictatorship

2.

"We the people of the United States... do ordain and establish..."


The phrase above states that _________________.

a)

the United States will allow its citizens to vote in elections

b)

the power of government comes from the people

c)

our new government would be perfect

d)

we will be called the United States of America

3.

"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?

a)

System of Checks & Balances

b)

The Rule of Law

c)

Separation of Powers

d)

Consent of the Governed

4.

The PEOPLE RULE is an example of

a)

The Rule of Law

b)

Representative Government

c)

Consent of the Governed

d)

democracy

5.

Government may do only those things that the people have given it the power to do under the concept of

a)

Democracy

b)

Rule of Law

c)

Limited Government

d)

Representative Government

6.

What document served as a model for the first ten amendments to the United States Constitution?

a)

Articles of Confederation

b)

Magna Carta

c)

Declaration of Independence

d)

Virginia Declaration of Rights

7.

This document guaranteed the same rights of Englishmen to the colonists

a)

U.S. Constitution

b)

Virginia Declaration of Rights

c)

Articles of Confederation

d)

Charters of the Virginia Company of London

8.

Which is NOT true of the Articles of Confederation

a)

The nation government had no power to tax

b)

That states had little power.

c)

It created a weak central government

d)

It gave no power to enforce laws

9.

Which document stated the grievances against the King of Great Britain? 

a)

Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom

b)

United States Constitution

c)

Declaration of Independence

d)

Virginia Declaration of Rights

10.

"In order to form a more perfect union...."


Which document was written with this stated purpose

a)

Articles of Confederation

b)

Virginia Declaration of Rights

c)

Declaration of Independence

d)

Constitution of the United States

11.

This document helped to establish the principle of rule of law in England, stating that all people, including the king, must follow the laws.

a)

Declaration of Independence

b)

Charters of the Virginia Company of London

c)

Magna Carta

d)

United States Constitution

12.

The first 10 amendments to the United States Constitution are called

a)

how bills become laws

b)

the Electoral College

c)

Rule of Law

d)

Bill of Rights

13.

A woman from China wishes to become a United States citizen. What is the process by which she will become a citizen?

a)

naturalization

b)

immigration

c)

birth

d)

joining a political party

14.

Requirements to become a naturalized citizen include all of the following EXCEPT

a)

proof of employment

b)

ability to write English

c)

ability to speak English

d)

knowledge of United States history and government

15.

United States citizenship is defined in the ______________ amendment.

a)

5th

b)

1st

c)

14th

d)

19th

16.

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 -

a)

freedom of the press

b)

a right to own a firearm

c)

freedom of petition

d)

a trial by jury

17.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, which age group had the strongest voter turnout in 1996?

a)

45-64 years old

b)

25-44 years old

c)

18-24 years old

d)

65 years and older

18.

All are civics duties EXCEPT

a)

obeying laws

b)

paying taxes

c)

voting in the presidential election

d)

serving on a jury

19.

The newspaper headline, "Teens find Wallet and Return It to Thankful Owner" displays which trait of a good citizen?

a)

accountability

b)

patriotism

c)

honesty

d)

self-reliance

20.

Even though all citizens have both duties and responsibilities, responsibilities

a)

are required by law

b)

are described in the Constitution of the United States

c)

carry legal consequences if they are not fulfilled

d)

are voluntary actions

21.

Responsibilities of good citizens include

a)

voting in elections

b)

participating in political campaigns

c)

keeping informed on current events

d)

paying taxes

22.

When the United States Marine Corps defends our country, it is fulfilling one goal of our government which is listed in the 

a)

Virginia Declaration of Rights

b)

Preamble to the United States Constitution

c)

Bill of Rights

d)

Articles of Confederation

23.

According to the graph, approximately how many immigrants came to the United States from 1990 to 1999?

a)

9,000,000

b)

7,000,000

c)

11,000,000

d)

6,000,00

24.

Citizens who do not fulfill their civic duties

a)

cannot vote in the next election

b)

face legal consequences

c)

lose their citizenship

d)

cannot vote in the next election

25.

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?

a)

freedom of religion

b)

freedom of petition

c)

freedom of assembly

d)

freedom of the press

26.
Which of these is the Branch of Government that enforces the laws? 
a)
Judicial
b)
Legislative
c)
Executive
27.
The __________________________ Branch of our government makes the laws.
a)
Senate
b)
Executive
c)
Legislative
d)
Judicial
28.
The _________________________ Branch of our government makes sure our laws are fair.
a)
Legislative
b)
Judicial
c)
Executive
29.
What are the two parts of our Congress?
a)
The Station and the House
b)
The Senate and the House of Representatives
c)
The President and the Vice President
30.
The _________________ is the leader of the Executive Branch of our government.
a)
Jedi Knight
b)
Batman
c)
President
d)
Super Hero
31.
How many branches of government are there?
a)
Five
b)
Two
c)
Three
d)
Four
32.
The_________________is a part of the Judicial branch of the government.
a)
Congress
b)
Senate
c)
Cabinet
d)
Supreme Court
33.
Formally declares war.
a)
Judicial Branch
b)
Executive Branch
c)
Legislative Branch
d)
All 3 branches
34.

The president checks the courts when

a)

proposes legislation

b)

appoints judges/justices

c)

confirm or refuse to confirm federal judges/justices

d)

vetoes legislation Congress has passed

35.
Which branch of government administers the federal bureaucracy?
a)
Executive
b)
Judicial
c)
Legislative
36.
Which branch of government makes laws?
a)
Executive
b)
Judicial
c)
Legislative
37.
Which branch of government interprets laws?
a)
Executive
b)
Judicial 
c)
Legislative
38.
The Senate and House of Representatives are better known as
a)
Legislative branch
b)
Congress
c)
Bicameral
d)
Mis amigos
39.
Which branch contains our federal courts?
a)
Legislative Branch
b)
Executive Branch
c)
Judicial Branch
40.
Which branch can declare war?
a)
Legislative Branch
b)
Executive Branch
c)
Judicial Branch
41.
Which house of Congress is the smaller house? (only 100 members)
a)
Senate
b)
House of Representatives
c)
The White House
d)
The Supreme Court
42.
Which branch approves the annual budget?
a)
Legislative Branch
b)
Executive Branch
c)
Judicial Branch
43.
Which branch also has the Cabinet and Vice-President?
a)
Legislative Branch
b)
Executive Branch
c)
Judicial Branch
44.
Which American civic action is a duty rather than a responsibility?
a)
voting
b)
jury duty
c)
volunteering
d)
supporting a political party
45.
American responsibilities are some of the following:
a)
Vote, recycling, help your community
b)
Bear arms, be informed and pay taxes
c)
Obey the laws, Jury duty and respect others
46.
What does it mean to veto a law?
a)
To approve it
b)
To reject it
c)
To ignore it
d)
To sign it
47.
A bill can be introduced in the the Senate by a/an __.
a)
president
b)
senator
c)
chief justice
d)
lobbyist
48.

Which statement best expresses the principle of "consent of the governed?"

a)

"The Congress shall assemble at least once a year"

b)

"We the people of the United States...establish this Constitution"

c)

"All bills for raising revenue shall originate in the House of Representatives"

d)

"No Person except a natural born citizen...shall be eligible for the office of the President"

49.

The number of members in the House of Representatives is based on __________?

a)

state population

b)

the number of political districts

c)

voter registration

d)

the number of state senators

50.
What branch is having its power checked when...
Congress impeaches a judge?
a)
Legislative Branch
b)
Executive Branch
c)
Judicial Branch
d)
none
51.

The courts check Congress when

a)

judges/justices declare acts of Congress to be unconstitutional

b)

appoints judges/justices

c)

proposes legislation

52.

The president checks the courts when

a)

proposes legislation

b)

appoints judges/justices

c)

confirm or refuse to confirm federal judges/justices

d)

vetoes legislation Congress has passed