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WorksheetsCivics Review I
Total questions: 51
Worksheet time: 25mins
Which principle is defined as the people rule?
consent of the governed
limited government
rule of law
democracy
People are the source of any and all governmental power.
consent of the governed
rule of law
democracy
limited government
Government is not all powerful and may do only those things people have given it the power to do.
consent of the governed
limited government
democracy
rule of law
How many amendments have been added over time?
10
27
30
50
The amendment process is
easy and quick
difficult and long
What is the only branch to vote on amendments?
executive
judicial
legislative
Amendments are found in what part of the Constitution?
beginning
middle
end
How many Congress votes are required to ratify an amendment?
2/3
1/2
1/3
How many states must approve an amendment?
1/3
1/4
3/4
Why did the Founders make it difficult to amend the Constitution?
They wanted to annoy people
They wanted to maintain stability with the original goals
They wanted to make sure only men could decide on amending
Which phrase means that the people of the United States ARE the United States?
"We the people"
"Establish justice"
"Secure the blessings of liberty"
"In order to form a more perfect union"
What does 'to form a more perfect union' signify?
To create a flawless country
To ensure no conflicts arise within the states
To improve upon America's first attempt at a national government
To unite all countries under one government
prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another, usually in a way considered to be unfair
Bias
Bureaucracy
Civic Duty
Liberal
What is one example of a CIVIC responsibility?
Freedom to not take a bath everyday.
Being informed about public issues
Playing volleyball (because it is better than softball)
Singing a solo in choir
What is one example of a civic responsibility?
Obeying the laws
brushing your hair and combing your teeth
Buying Mr. Stanford a coffee
Cleaning the classroom
What is one example of a civic responsibilities?
Freedom to worship at any church
Freedom to buy Mr. Choma dinner
Serving in the armed forces
Equal protection under the law
Registering and voting in elections is a
requirement
responsibility
DEFINITION: A group of people or an organization seeking or receiving special advantages, typically through political lobbying
SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP
COMMERCE CLAUSE
MAJORITY RULE
DEFINITION: A political principle providing that a majority usually considered 50% + 1 of an organized group will have the power to make the decisions.
SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP
COMMERCE CLAUSE
MAJORITY RULE
What is community service?
Getting paid to do a job.
volunteering to do something for your family.
Volunteering to do free work to benefit your community.
Getting compensated to do work.
Enforceable rules that are made by a community are called ___________________.
laws
curfews
statutes
ordinances
The best way to impact and change your community is to...
Complain
Pay bills
Vote
Write Representatives
Why does it mean to have a federal system of government?
it means that our government is a monarchy and king is in charge
it means the federal government has some powers, the state governments have some powers and they have some powers they share
it means that the states are in control in our country
it means that the church runs our government
Which part of the government has the power to declare war?
federal government
state government
they share this power
Which part of the government has the power to tax citizens?
federal government
state government
they both share this power
Which part of the government has the power to establish and maintain schools?
federal government
state government
they share this power
Which part of government has the power to make laws about marriage?
federal government
state government
they share this power
Which part of government has the power to maintain law and order?
federal government
state government
they share this power
Which part of government has the power to provide for public welfare?
federal government
state government
they share this power
Which part of government has the power to coin money?
federal government
state government
they share this power
Which part of government has the power to maintain armed forces?
federal government
state government
they share this power
Which branch of government is Congress a part of?
legislative
executive
judicial
Which branch of government is the Supreme Court?
legislative
executive
judicial
Which part of government is the president?
legislative
executive
judicial
Which check does a president have on the legislative branch?
declare laws unconstitutional
nominate supreme court justices
veto a law
declare presidential acts unconstitutional
Which check does the Supreme court have on the Legislative branch?
declare laws unconstitutional
veto a law
declare presidential acts unconstitutional
impeach a president
Which check does Congress have on the judicial branch?
the Senate confirms presidential nominations
veto a law
nominate justices
control the budget
Which check does the president have on the Judicial branch?
control the budget
declare laws unconstitutional
veto a law
nominates justices
The Marbury v. Madison ruling marked the first time that
the Supreme Court ever met to discuss a case
the Supreme Court couldn't decide how to rule on a case
the Supreme Court struck down an act of Congress for being unconstitutional
The Marbury v. Madison ruling is considered a landmark (important) case because it established the power of judicial review meaning that
the Supreme Court can interpret the Constitution and decide what it means
the Supreme Court can decide who gets federal commissions and who doesn't
the Supreme Court can fire federal judges
The Marbury v. Madison case is significant because it cements the equal status of the Judicial Branch to the Executive Branch and Legislative
Branch by allowing it to limit the power of these branches. In this sense, judicial review is an example of what principle?
individual rights
checks and balances
federalism
The chief executive of a state
governor
sheriff
tax collector
clerk of courts
An elected board or committee that oversees education in a county
school board
board of commissioners
supervisor of elections
municipality
Also known as a city
municipality
suburb
metropolitan area
special district
The largest political subdivision of a state
county
city
municipality
metropolitan area
A law, usually of a city or county
ordinances
statute
initiative
referendum
Where do local governments get their power?
VA Constitution and General Assembly decisions
Which two positions make ordinances?
Elected Council
Governor
Mayor
Board of Supervisors
