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WorksheetsQuarter 2 Civics AIMS review
Total questions: 56
Worksheet time: 28mins
The (a) th amendment defines who is a citizen
A person born in the United States is a citizen by
law of soil
law of blood
home law
law of birth
A person born outside the United States to parents who are U.S. citizens is a citizens by
law of soil
law of blood
Home Law
law of birth
Which is NOT a requirement of the naturalization process?
Must be 18 years old
Must be able to speak and write English
Must have a relative who is a U.S. citizen
Must pass a civics test
Must have good character
Which of the following is an OBLIGATION of citizenship?
Attend government meetings
Vote in national elections
Volunteer in your community
Serve on a jury if called upon
Which of these is one of the legal requirements for becoming a citizen?
registering to vote
paying income taxes
having relatives in the United States
living in the United States at least five years
Which of the following is a RESPONSIBILITY of citizenship?
Obeying the laws
Paying taxes
Registering with Selective Services
Be an informed an active citizen
Rights of U.S. citizenship include
Voting in elections
Running for political office
Living permanently in the United States
All of these
The text is from an amendment to the US Constitution.
This text represents which portion of the Bill of Rights?
the Second Amendment
the Third Amendment
the Fourth Amendment
the Fifth Amendment
What is the main purpose of the Bill of Rights?
to describe the power of the government
to limit the rights of citizens
to describe the rights of citizens
to limit the power of the federal government
The passage describes a violation of individual rights.
In what way will the Bill of Rights help Haley in this situation?
She is protected against unreasonable search and seizure.
She is protected against self-incrimination.
She is protected against cruel and unusual punishment.
She is protected against double jeopardy.
The passage describes the arrest of an individual.
How will the Fifth Amendment protect Giovanni when he arrives at the police station?
It gives him the right to not answer questions that will incriminate him.
It gives him the right to question witnesses against him in this case.
It protects him from being forced to pay excessive bail.
It protects him from cruel and unusual punishment.
Read the text of amendments to the US Constitution and answer the question.
What purpose do these amendments serve?
They limit the ability of states to challenge the authority of the federal government.
They ensure that race and gender cannot be used to deny citizens their right to vote.
They ensure that individuals accused of crimes in the United States are granted due process.
They limit the power of government by preserving rights not expressly listed in the document.
Mary has just discovered that a local politician is stealing money from the city. She is very angry about this and feels that the politician should lose his job. How will the First Amendment affect Mary's decision to tell a local news reporter about her discovery?
The First Amendment protects Mary's right to speak of her discovery, even if it hurts the politician.
The First Amendment protects Mary's right to speak of her discovery, but only if it does not hurt the politician.
The First Amendment protects the politician from hurtful statements and Mary will be punished if she turns out to be wrong.
The First Amendment protects the politician from hurtful statements and Mary will be punished even if she is correct.
Which of the following is an example of a right that is protected but can be limited?
The right to own property.
The right to vote.
The right to free speech.
The right to bear arms.
Which of the following is an example of a right that is protected but can be limited?
The right to own property.
The right to vote.
The right to free speech.
The right to bear arms.
Why might the government impose limitations on individual rights during wartime?
To ensure that citizens have more freedom.
To maintain national security and public safety.
To allow for more public protests.
To increase the power of individual states.
Which scenario best illustrates the impact of limiting individual rights?
A person is fined for littering in a public park.
A group is prohibited from holding a protest in a restricted area.
A student receives detention for being late to class.
A driver receives a ticket for speeding.
Analyze why the suspension of habeas corpus might be considered necessary during certain situations.
To allow the government to arrest anyone without reason.
To prevent individuals from being detained without cause during emergencies.
To ensure that all citizens are treated equally under the law.
To allow for more public trials.
What is an example of a government-imposed limitation on speech?
Allowing all forms of speech in public areas.
Prohibiting speech that incites violence.
Encouraging free speech in schools.
Promoting speech that supports the government.
Identify a historical example of civil disobedience in the United States.
The Boston Tea Party.
The signing of the Declaration of Independence.
The drafting of the Constitution.
The election of the first president.
Explain why property rights might be limited by the government.
To allow individuals to own unlimited land.
To prevent harm to the environment or community.
To ensure that only the government can own property.
To increase the value of property.
What is the significance of the rule of law in a democratic society?
It allows leaders to rule without accountability.
It ensures that laws are applied equally to all citizens.
It permits the government to change laws arbitrarily.
It restricts the rights of citizens.
Who of the following is NOT required to be present at a federal criminal jury trial?
a judge
a defense attorney
a court reporter
a prosecutor
Which of the following is the greatest strength of the jury system?
It ensures citizen participation in government.
It frees up judges to preside over many cases.
It protects people from the government.
It limits individual responsibility.
Serving on a jury is which kind of civic activity?
a condition of voting
a constitutional duty
a condition of citizenship
a volunteer public service
Which of the following best describes the specific role of a jury?
It considers evidence and interprets the law.
It considers evidence and renders a verdict.
It interprets the law and renders a verdict.
It interprets and renders the law.
Which type of people would NOT be chosen to serve on a jury?
friends and family members of the accused
people of the same ethic group as the accused
citizens of the country where the accused is being tried
off-duty police officers from the town in which the accused is being tried
Which statement is usually true of a jury in a criminal trial?
They are required to research the case themselves in order to reach a verdict.
They are required to ask witnesses questions in order to reach a verdict.
They must reach a verdict of guilt or innocence by a majority vote.
They must reach a unanimous verdict of guilt or innocence.
A person who is running for political office
incumbent
candidate
platform
political party
two-party system
Which of the following IS NOT a Constitutional requirement to be president of the United States?
Natural born U.S. citizen
at least 35 years of age
must reside in the U.S. for 30 years
Which of the following IS NOT a Constitutional requirement to be a Senator of the United States
At least 30 years of age
Citizen of the U.S. for at least 9 years
May reside in any state
Which of the following IS NOT a Constitutional requirement to be a Representative in the House of Representatives?
At least 30 years of age
must reside in the state they wish to represent
A U.S. citizen for at least 7 years
What are ways in which individuals can monitor and influence government?
Voting
Attending civic meetings
Protesting or petitioning government
All of these
What amendment gives media the right to report on what's going on in government without government interference?
1st amendment
2nd amendment
3rd amendment
9th amendment
Members of interest groups trying to influence lawmakers into making new laws and regulations is called
campaigning
monitoring
lobbying
watchdogs
A group of individuals with common interests who seek to influence public policy are called
interest groups
campaigns
representatives
jurists
A form of public communication that provides biased and one-sided information is called
Symbolism
Propaganda
Facts
Generalities
An image that stands for an idea is called
Symbolism
Propaganda
Fact
Generalities
A prejudice in favor of or against something is called
Propaganda
Symbolism
Bias
Fact
A group created to raise money for a candidate or cause is called a
political action committee
lobbying group
glittering generality
campaign
Shrimp and seafood industries in Florida are concerned about the freshwater supply from Georgia. If the freshwater supply is reduced, Florida’s shrimp and seafood industries could be harmed. Who is responsible for resolving this dispute?
federal law enforcement
federal government
state legislatures
state court system
During the November 2012 elections, many voters had to wait in long lines in order to vote, which sparked debate over voting procedures. Which level of government is responsible for addressing and fixing problems with the voting process?
city
county
federal
state
Which of the following is an advantage of the United States' constitutional republic over other forms of government?
It does not require a representative government.
It does not safeguard liberty and freedom.
It safeguards liberty, freedom, and a representative government.
It is based on authoritarian principles.
Which concept is a key feature of the United States' constitutional republic that distinguishes it from authoritarian and totalitarian nations?
Unlimited government power
Rule by a single party
Limited government powers
Absence of individual rights
What does anarchy refer to?
A system of government in which power is divided and shared between national, state, and local governments
The absence of any form of government
A form of government in which political power is held by the people
A form of government where an individual has absolute control over a country
What is a constitutional monarchy?
A form of monarchy with no limits on the monarch’s power
A form of government in which there is democratic voting, but governmental power is limited by the existence of a constitution that protects the rights of citizens
A form of government that forces strict obedience to authority, especially that of the government, at the expense of personal freedom
A form of government in which the power to govern is directly in the hands of the people rather than elected representatives
What defines a constitutional republic?
A form of government where power is divided between national, state, and local governments
A form of government in which political power is held by the people
A form of government in which there is democratic voting, but governmental power is limited by the existence of a constitution that protects the rights of citizens
A form of government that forces strict obedience to authority, especially that of the government, at the expense of personal freedom
What is democracy?
A form of government in which the power to govern is directly in the hands of the people rather than elected representatives
A form of government where an individual has absolute control over a country, often achieving it and keeping it through violent means
A form of government in which unlimited power is concentrated in one individual or small group
A form of government in which there is democratic voting, but governmental power is limited by a constitution
What is a direct democracy?
A form of government in which unlimited power is concentrated in one individual or small group
A form of government in which the power to govern is directly in the hands of the people rather than elected representatives
A form of government where an individual has absolute control over a country, often achieving it and keeping it through violent means
A form of government that forces strict obedience to authority, especially that of the government, at the expense of personal freedom
What is an indirect democracy?
A government where a king or queen makes all the decisions
A form of government where the people elect representatives to make policies and laws for them
A government system where a small group has total control
A government that is limited by religious laws
Which term describes a government headed by a king or queen with varying degrees of power?
Republic
Oligarchy
Monarchy
Theocracy
What is a theocracy?
A government where power is centralized with one individual or group
A government in which religious authorities rule in the name of a god or deity
A government that allows people to vote and elect government officials
A government that is structured and operates based on indirect voting
Which system of government is defined as one where almost all power is located with the central government?
Federal
Unitary
Confederal
Presidential
What system of government was first formed by the American colonists after declaring independence in 1776?
Unitary
Federal
Confederal
Monarchy
What is the defining characteristic of a "confederal" system of government?
Power is concentrated in the hands of a single leader
Power is located with the central government and there is little power in the independent states
Power is shared between a central government and states
Power is located with the independent states and there is little power in the central government
