WorksheetsCivics Review
Total questions: 46
Worksheet time: 23mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
SS.7.CG.3.7
a)
A The bill is sent to committee for study.
b)
B The bill is sent to the governor for support.
c)
C The bill is published in newspapers for comment.
d)
D The bill is reviewed by a judge for constitutionality.
2.
SS.7.CG.2.7
Which is one constitutional requirement to be eligible to be elected as President of the United States?
a)
a resident for at least 20 years
b)
previous government service
c)
a member of a political party
d)
at least 35 years of age
3.
SS.7.CG.3.11
a)
A It provides defendants a jury of their peers.
b)
B It allows lawyers to call witnesses for defendants.
c)
C It allows defendants to set aside fines they cannot pay.
d)
D It provides defendants legal representation if they cannot afford it.
4.
SS.7.CG.1.9
4. Which statement describes separation of powers?
a)
A Civil servants are not subject to political pressure.
b)
B Presidential power is not subject to congressional oversight.
c)
C Civilian authorities have control over the branches of the military.
d)
D Political authority is divided among the branches of the government.
5.
SS.7.CG.1.7
a)
A a lack of checks on legislative powers
b)
B a lack of powers given to state legislatures
c)
C the lack of authority to enforce congressional acts
d)
D the lack of authority to apportion congressional districts
6.
SS.7.CG.3.6
a)
A Chinese immigrants
b)
B Mexican immigrants
c)
C Asian-American men
d)
D African-American men
7.
SS.7.CG.1.9
7. Which statement describes the intent of checks and balances?
a)
A The government receives revenue from the people.
b)
B The government receives authority from the people.
c)
C No branch of government can become too powerful.
d)
D No branch of government can apply concurrent powers.
8.
SS.7.CG.3.9
a)
A 1
b)
B 2
c)
C 3
d)
D 4
9.
SS.7.CG.4.3
9. What was the main reason President Harry S. Truman went to the United Nations in response to the Communist invasion of South Korea in 1950?
a)
A to advance U.S. political goals in the United Nations
b)
B to justify U.S. economic support for the United Nations
c)
C to seek international support for the defense of South Korea
d)
D to ask troops to prevent a political overthrow of South Korea
10.
SS.7.CG.3.8
10. What role does the Cabinet serve at the federal level?
a)
A It advises the president on national issues and assists in operating the government.
b)
B It works with the political party in power to ensure members support the president’s agenda.
c)
C It works with the major news organizations to ensure public support for upcoming legislation.
d)
D It advises government leaders on procedural matters and assists in the passage of legislation.
11.
SS.7.CG.3.13
11. Which statement describes a difference between the duties of state and federal governments?
a)
A The federal government builds roads.
b)
B The federal government mints coins.
c)
C State governments establish courts.
d)
D State governments levy taxes.
12.
SS.7.CG.1.5
a)
A He approved the colonists’ decision to use a trade boycott.
b)
B He supported the election of colonial representatives to Parliament.
c)
C He ignored the colonists’ demands for change in government policy.
d)
D He repealed the law declaring Parliament could pass laws for the colonies.
13.
SS.7.CG.2.8
a)
A Ways that Corporations Influence Consumers
b)
B Ways that Citizens Support Personal Businesses
c)
C Ways that Interest Groups Influence Lawmakers
d)
D Ways that Public Officials Support Government Reforms
14.
SS.7.CG.3.12
a)
A They both include the sharing of powers.
b)
B They both include the separation of powers.
c)
C They both are examples of government processes.
d)
D They both are examples of government regulations.
15.
SS.7.CG.3.4
a)
A direct democracy
b)
B judicial review
c)
C rule of law
d)
D federalism
16.
SS.7.CG.4.2
16. Which action did the U.S. government take to help make the world a safer place to live?
a)
A It helped found the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) in 1994.
b)
B It withdrew from the International Red Cross in 1863.
c)
C It helped found the United Nations (UN) in 1945.
d)
D It withdrew from the European Union in 1993.
17.
SS.7.CG.3.9
a)
A U.S. Bankruptcy Court
b)
B U.S. Territorial Court
c)
C U.S. Supreme Court
d)
D U.S. Tax Court
18.
SS.7.CG.1.3
18. What was the significance of Thomas Paine’s pamphlet Common Sense?
a)
A It was a published document outlining personal rights in Great Britain.
b)
B It was an influential work calling for independence from Great Britain.
c)
C It was a popular almanac instructing colonial farmers.
d)
D It was a written framework of colonial government.
19.
SS.7.CG.2.7
a)
A Which state is the candidate a resident of?
b)
B Does the candidate have a college degree?
c)
C Does the candidate have a political background?
d)
D Which branch of the U.S. Armed Forces is the candidate a veteran of?
20.
SS.7.CG.2.2
a)
A Responsibility of Government to Enforce Laws
b)
B Role of Voting in Controlling Government
c)
C Role of Taxation in Providing Services
d)
D Importance of Education in Society
21.
SS.7.CG.3.13
a)
A Local governments collect more taxes than the federal government does.
b)
B Local governments serve fewer people than the federal government does.
c)
C The federal government has many more full-time employees than local governments do.
d)
D The federal government has less direct interaction with the people than local governments do.
22.
SS.7.CG.3.7
a)
A The Senate votes to confirm or deny the appointment.
b)
B The federal courts vote to confirm or deny the appointment.
c)
C The state governors vote to confirm or deny the appointment.
d)
D The House of Representatives votes to confirm or deny the appointment.
23.
SS.7.CG.1.5
a)
A English policies attempted to provoke the colonists into a war against the king.
b)
B English policies compelled the colonists to acknowledge the sovereignty of the king.
c)
C English policies were unable to address the economic downturn experienced by the colonies.
d)
D English policies were unable to peacefully resolve the growing political tensions in the colonies.
24.
SS.7.CG.2.3
24. Which situation is an example of double jeopardy?
a)
A A person is put on trial without a lawyer and found guilty.
b)
B A person is found guilty after a trial and convicted of multiple crimes.
c)
C A person is found guilty after a trial and receives an unreasonable sentence.
d)
D A person is put on trial and found guilty of a crime for which he or she has already been tried.
25.
SS.7.CG.3.2
25. How does a federal system of government differ from a unitary system?
a)
A The central government passes laws in a federal system.
b)
B States hold some government powers in a federal system.
c)
C The central government collects taxes in a federal system.
d)
D Voters elect some government leaders in a federal system.
26.
SS.7.CG.3.3
a)
A Coin money
b)
B Declare war
c)
C Regulate pollution
d)
D Punish counterfeiters
27.
SS.7.CG.2.1
27. Why are people required to pass a U.S. citizenship test as part of the naturalization process?
a)
A to create a safer society
b)
B to create a healthier society
c)
C to encourage a more informed citizenry
d)
D to encourage a more privileged citizenry
28.
SS.7.CG.2.8
a)
A Participation demonstrates public concerns to elected officials.
b)
B Participation restricts civil rights through organized assemblies.
c)
C Participation discourages multiple perspectives about pending legislation.
d)
D Participation increases money spent on advertising during election campaigns.
29.
SS.7.CG.3.1
a)
A autocratic
b)
B communist
c)
C oligarchy
d)
D republic
30.
SS.7.CG.2.4
a)
A by protecting individuals from strong leaders
b)
B by sheltering government from social influences
c)
C by joining the powers of individuals and government
d)
D by balancing the powers of individuals and government
31.
SS.7.CG.4.1
31. Which action is an example of a foreign-policy decision?
a)
A Congress passes a bill establishing Italian heritage month.
b)
B Congress approves funds to modernize housing on a military base in Florida.
c)
C The State Department honors a former U.S. ambassador to India with a Distinguished Service Award.
d)
D The State Department issues a U.S. presidential permit for a bridge to be built from Michigan to Canada.
32.
SS.7.CG.3.10
a)
A civil law
b)
B juvenile law
c)
C constitutional law
d)
D administrative law
33.
SS.7.CG.1.3
33. Which document was an agreement by early American settlers that provided for self-government?
a)
A The U.S. Constitution
b)
B The Mayflower Compact
c)
C The Articles of Confederation
d)
D The Declaration of Independence
34.
SS.7.CG.1.11
a)
A No one is outside the law.
b)
B No one is without legal representation.
c)
C Everyone is subject to a grand jury indictment.
d)
D Everyone is guaranteed equal representation in government.
35.
SS.7.CG.2.10
a)
A Students call on athletes to boycott practices.
b)
B Students collect signatures on a petition.
c)
C Students organize a boycott of classes.
d)
D Students disrupt a public meeting.
36.
SS.7.CG.3.10
36. Which statement describes a difference between civil law and criminal law?
a)
A Only civil cases can be appealed to the highest court.
b)
B Criminal cases involve offenses harmful to the public.
c)
C Civil cases involve offenses punishable by jail time.
d)
D Only criminal cases are ruled on by a jury.
37.
SS.7.CG.1.6
a)
A Colonists were unable to pay their taxes.
b)
B Colonists were unable to petition the king.
c)
C Colonists were unable to participate in their government.
d)
D Colonists were unable to play a part in community service.
38.
SS.7.CG.3.6
38. How was the demand for women’s suffrage settled?
a)
A A petition was addressed to the U.S. Supreme Court.
b)
B An amendment was added to the U.S. Constitution.
c)
C The U.S. President issued an executive order.
d)
D The U.S. Congress passed a law.
39.
SS.7.CG.2.9
a)
A to get people to buy a certain product
b)
B to get people to act a certain way
c)
C to get people to be sympathetic
d)
D to get people to be caring
40.
SS.7.CG.2.3
a)
A No person shall be compelled to testify against himself or herself.
b)
B The accused shall be confronted with the witnesses against him or her.
c)
C No person shall be subject for the same offense to be twice put in jeopardy.
d)
D The accused shall have the compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his or her favor.
41.
SS.7.CG.3.5
a)
A The Amendment Process
b)
B The Nomination Process
c)
C The Lawmaking Process
d)
D The Appellate Process
42.
SS.7.CG.3.11
42. Which constitutional issue is associated with the 1966 U.S. Supreme Court case of Miranda v. Arizona?
a)
A rights of the government
b)
B rights of the accused
c)
C freedom of religion
d)
D freedom of speech
43.
SS.7.CG.3.3
43. Why do both the U.S. President and the U.S. Senate have the power to approve judges to the federal courts?
a)
A to ensure that the branches work together
b)
B to expand the power of the executive branch
c)
C to increase the power of the legislative branch
d)
D to ensure that the branches seek voter support
44.
SS.7.CG.4.3
a)
A Many have economies that are dependent on the United States.
b)
B Many have been strong allies of the United States.
c)
C Most have been strong supporters of communists.
d)
D Most have parliamentary governments
45.
SS.7.CG.1.10
45. During the ratification process, which complaint did the Anti-Federalists have with the U.S. Constitution?
a)
A It failed to protect individual rights.
b)
B It failed to recognize regional differences.
c)
C It failed to provide for fair local representation.
d)
D It failed to create a strong central government.
46.
SS.7.CG.4.1
46. Why is it important to understand that U.S. domestic and foreign policies can be closely linked?
a)
A Many U.S. government regulations influence both national and international businesses.
b)
B Many U.S. government decisions influence both national and international actions.
c)
C Many U.S. government laws involve both national and international procedures.
d)
D Many U.S. government actions involve both national and international citizens.
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