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WorksheetsEOC Prep: 2.1, 2.2, 2.5, 1.2, 1.11, 1.1, 1.3, 1.4
Total questions: 101
Worksheet time: 2hrs 0mins
Where is the concept of citizenship defined in the United States?
14th Amendment to the Constitution
The Federalist Papers
Declaration of Independence
Bill of Rights
What is naturalization?
A test taken at the age of 18 for all U.S. citizens
A legal process to become a U.S. citizen if not born in the U.S.
A ceremony for high school graduation
The process of planting trees to gain citizenship
Which of the following is NOT a requirement for naturalization?
Exhibiting good moral character
Being born in the U.S.
Understanding of U.S. history and government
Demonstrating knowledge of the English language
What is permanent residency often referred to as?
Naturalization
Passport
Citizenship
Green card
What rights do naturalized citizens gain?
The right to skip jury duty
The right to free airline tickets
The right to vote
The right to free college education
How does the naturalization process impact society?
It decreases diversity
It promotes diversity and inclusivity
It makes it harder to travel abroad
It increases taxes for everyone
What does the 14th Amendment state about citizenship?
Only children of citizens can be citizens
Citizenship is reserved for landowners
All persons born or naturalized in the U.S. are citizens
Citizenship can only be obtained through marriage
the principle that a person's nationality at birth is the same as that of his or her biological mother
law of blood
law of soil
legal permanent resident
naturalization
the principle that a person's nationality at birth is determined by the territory within which he or she was born
law of blood
legal permanent resident
law of soil
resident
someone who is legally and permanently living in the U.S., but not a citizen
legal permanent resident
14th Amendment
naturalization
immigrant
I was born in the Philippines, but I've been living in the U.S. as a permanent residents for 6 years. I'm 28 years old, is this person a
Citizen
Eligible
Wait
I 'm 20 years old, and I was born in Korea. My parents are both U.S. citizens. Is this person ...
Citizen
Eligible
Wait
I'm 34 years old. My mother and father are citizens of Russia. I have been a permanent resident in the U.S. for 3 years. Is this person ...
Citizen
Eligible
Wait
I'm only 17 years old but I just got to spend a year living in Paris! I was born in Helena, Montana. Is this person ...
Citizen
Eligible
Wait
The final step of becoming a naturalized U.S. citizen
pledge of allegiance
treason
Oath of Allegiance
U.S. national anthem
What amendment defines citizenship?
13
15
14
The image above is a government document.
Why is it important for citizens to fulfill the obligation represented in this document?
to protect the right to petition the government
to provide defense for the nation
to protect the right to a trial by one’s peers
to provide citizens with social services
What type of service project would help promote the common good?
Planning a neighborhood recycling program.
Participating in a neighborhood party.
Completing your housework on time.
Visiting public libraries.
Nancy is driving home after a long day of work. She is at a red light that always seems to take a long time to change. Even though there is no police officers in sight or other cars, she stays and waits for the green light
Responsibility
Obligation
Beliefs or actions that are seen as a benefit to the community rather than individual interests are called...
the common good
petitioning the government
selective service system
political participation
welfare
The list below identifies several activities.
Attending a school board meeting Voting in a primary election Helping on a phone bank for a mayoral candidate Putting a candidate's sign in your yard. Registering voters at a community colleg.
What do these activities illustrate?
ways that citizens can run for political office
opportunities for citizens to participate in national elections
opportunitites for citizens to influence political action committees
ways in which citizens actively participate in the political process
What's the difference between citizen obligations and responsibilities?
obligations we should do and responsibilities we must do
obligations we must do and responsibilities we should do
there is no difference, we must do our obligations and responsibilities
there is no difference, we should do our obligations and responsibilities
The legal voting age is ________
17
18
21
25
The three universal requirements States use for a person to be eligible to vote are
residence, gender, and income.
citizenship, property ownership, and gender.
citizenship, residence, and age.
income, employment, and age.
Which of the following best completes the shaded part of the table?
paying income taxes
participating in government by voting
serving on a jury
registering for the draft
Why has Congress's Diversity grown over the years?
More Males have registered for Selective Service
Increased voting participation by minorities
Increased voting participation by permanent residents
Increased voter turnout
Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of US citizens?
Running for office
Obeying all laws
Petitioning the government
Attending civic meetings
What happens when citizens fulfill their obligations and responsibilities?
Government becomes less effective
It leads to a fair, just, and inclusive society
Society becomes less inclusive
Citizens lose interest in civic participation
What is the impact of not voting in elections?
Important decisions may not consider the needs of the population
Citizens are more engaged in civic activities
It ensures diverse representation in government
Decisions reflect the will of the people
What is the consequence of a lack of diverse representation in government?
Policies address the needs of all citizens
It leads to a more inclusive society
There may be policies that do not address the needs of all citizens
Citizens are more likely to fulfill their obligations
Why are citizens obligated to respond to this document?
To guarantee that court hearings remain public.
To guarantee courts provide probable cause
To protect the Constitutional right to be tried by one's peers
To protect the Constitutional right to confront one's accuser
Based on the picture, what can be inferred about citizen obligations?
Citizens support attending civic meetings
Citizens support securing individual rights
Citizens resist registering for the selective service
Citizens resist contributing to the common good
Which is considered a citizenship responsibility rather than an obligation?
obeying the law
paying taxes
attending civic meetings
registering for Selective Service
What is the role of juries in the American legal system?
To decide the menu at court cafeterias
To ensure justice is served by deciding guilt or innocence
To argue cases in front of the judge
To provide security in the courtroom
How many main types of jury trials are there in the United States?
Two
One
Three
Four
What is a criminal trial?
A trial for disputes over contracts
A trial for deciding what TV show to watch
A trial for breaking school rules
A trial where the defendant is charged with committing a crime
Why are jury trials important?
They help choose government officials
They contribute to the legitimacy of the legal system
They allow citizens to skip work
They provide entertainment
At which levels do juries operate within the American legal system?
At the international level
Only at the federal level
Only at the state level
At both state and federal levels
How are juries selected?
By a random draw from a pool of judges
By election from the local community
By a random draw from the eligible population
By appointment from the government
What is bail?
Money you have to pay if you are found guilty
Money to pay for the jury
Money that you pay to promise that you will show up for your court date
Money you pay for a lawyer
The authority of a court to hear a case is called __.
originalism
jurisdiction
amicus curiae
stare decisis
If you believe your trial was not handled fairly what can you do?
Nothing, the verdict is final
Appeal your verdict to a higher court
Write to the judge
Petition the Supreme Court
Juries are necessary in all cases both civil and criminal?
True
False
A petit jury is a jury that is:
A jury that hears a case in court and decides if someone is innocent or guilty of a crime.
A jury that is made up of 6 members and decides if a person followed or broke a contract.
A jury made up of alternate jurors who only serve if members of the trial jury are sick.
The largest of all juries with the task of deciding if there is enough evidence to bring a case to court.
A grand jury is a grand jury if it:
Meets in secret, consists of at least 16 jury members and decides if there is enough evidence to bring a case to court.
Meets in public/court room, consists of at least 12 jurors and decides if someone is innocent or guilty of having committed a crime.
Meets in secret, consists of 30 jury members and decides if someone is innocent or guilty of a crime.
Meets in public, consists of at least 6 jurors and decides if someone did or did not violate a contract.
Sometimes in civil cases, a judge can decide a case without the need to have a jury present in the courtroom. This is called:
A plea agreement.
A summary judgement.
A preemptory challenge
A vior dire
According to John Locke, Thomas Jefferson, and the ideas expressed in the Declaration of Independence, government power should be based on
historical examples.
the consent of the people.
the principles of loyalty and sacred honor.
the complete independence of each individual.
Democracy is a form of government in which the
ruler does not have more control than their citizens.
ruler inherits the right to rule and has power for life.
power to rule comes from the people.
power is seized by force by a rule.
The system that maintains the separation of powers among the branches of the federal government is called
delegated powers.
reserved powers.
checks and balances.
rule of law.
The Bill of Rights was added to the Constitution to
make the Constitution flexible to last for years.
protect personal liberties.
make all citizens equal under the law.
limit the power of the judicial branch.
The principle that the law applies to everyone, even those who govern
federalism
checks and balances
limited government
rule of law
A system in which power is divided/shared between the national and state governments
Limited government
Popular sovereignty
Federalism
Separation of Powers
The idea that ultimate power resides in the people
rule of law
limited government
checks and balances
popular sovereignty
Freedoms that the government promises to protect
republicanism
federalism
individual rights
checks and balances
The people exercise their power by voting for their political representatives.
federalism
republicanism
popular sovereignty
individual rights
Due process is...
No one above the law
way to deal with legal issues to make sure people are treated fairly
Supreme Court's power to determine the constitutionality of laws
Separation of power between state and federal governments
In order to uphold the rule of law, courts should remain
silent
partial
impartial
dedicated
This figure is a
symbol of the American justice system. What does the blindfold covering the figure’s eyes represent?
equality under the law
separation of powers
checks and balances
natural law
Living under a system of written laws that are clear and fair, and where the law applies to everyone, even government leaders.
Rule of Law
Due Process
Common Law
Statutory Law
This is another word for "city" in Greek?
Polis
Town
Convent
City
These are the people who wrote the US Constitution and other founding documents?
The Democrats
The Republicans
The Founders
The Farmers
Voting, volunteering, running for office and contacting your representatives all forms of this?
Protest
Civic Participation
Voting
elections
This country gave birth to democracy where all adult male citizens were able to debate and vote on the laws?
Rome
Greece
Italy
Egypt
Instead of EVERYONE voting on the laws, this country came up with the idea of representative government instead.
Greece
Rome
Italy
Egypt
What was the government system in Rome?
Which of the following is NOT a Judeo-Christian ideal?
Justice
Rule by the People
Individual Worth
Personal Accountability
When Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence, which democratic principle of the Ancient Greeks influenced him the most?
Term limits preventing anyone from staying in power too long
People have the fundamental right to rule themselves
Civic Participation is an important duty
That only the "best and brightest" should serve in government
Which is an influence both Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome had on the American
government?
a polis
civic participation
a written constitution
separation of powers
The modern U.S. Constitution created a(n) _____, in contrast to the government of ancient Athens.
monarchy
oligarchy
republic
direct democracy
The diagram below shows the impact of an important tradition.
Which of the following phrases BEST completes the diagram above?
Voting rights
Separation of Powers
Ethical ideas of justice
Representative government
The American concept of due process can be traced back to common law practices that were FIRST codified in the
US Constitution
House of Burgesses
Magna Carta
Mayflower Compact
When this was published in early 1776, many American colonists became convinced that they should act to form a new kind of nation independent from the rule of Britain’s "cruel" courts.
US Constitution
Declaration of Independence
Mayflower Compact
Common Sense
How did the English Bill of Rights limit the power of the monarch?
Only nobles selected to be part of the monarch's advisory board
The monarch could not levy taxes without a specific grant from Parliament.
A cabinet represented the majority party
The monarch no longer ruled, Parliament did
“Some people say that, because America has grown wealthy under Great Britain, the same will happen in the future. Nothing can be more false. . . . I answer that America would have become just as wealthy, and probably more, had no European power ever been involved.”
- Thomas Paine, 1776
The passage is taken from a pamphlet written in the 1700s. Which of these is the MOST LIKELY purpose of the pamphlet?
to convince colonists to stay under British rule
to convince colonists that taxes were okay
to convince colonists to separate from (or to be independent from) Great Britain
to convince colonists to move to Great Britain
The Mayflower Compact was unique because it
was the first example of colonial European self-government in northeastern North America.
gave freedom to Black colonists
provided a foundation for the Declaration of Independence
allowed slavery
Why was the Magna Carta important for the development of democracy?
The Magna Carta limited the King's power and prevented absolutism from taking hold in England.
Parliament became more powerful than the monarch.
It guaranteed liberty to all.
It outlawed slavery.
In English history, the Magna Carta (1215) and the English Bill of Rights (1689) both reinforced the concept of
universal suffrage (right to vote)
religious freedom
limited monarchy
abolishing slavery
How did the English Bill of Rights change the government structure of England?
It limited Parliament's power and increased the power of the church.
It limited the monarch's power to be shared with Parliament and the people.
It increased the role of a sovereign leader over.
It increased government spending and focused on absolute control.
Which of the documents was written first?
Mayflower Compact
English Bill of Rights
Magna Carta
Common Sense
Which document established fair punishment for crimes?
Mayflower Compact
Common Sense
Magna Carta
English Bill of Rights
Which document was written by Thomas Paine?
Social Contract
Common Sense
Mayflower Compact
Declaration of Independence
Which one included free speech and the right to bear arms?
English Bill of Rights
Magna Carta
The Enlightenment
Mayflower Compact
According to John Locke, which rights were guaranteed by natural law?
freedom of worship and the right to petition
trial by jury and no cruel punishments
freedom of speech and of the press
life, liberty and property
Why did Montesquieu believe the powers of the government should be separated?
It would keep government leaders from becoming too powerful
Because of divine right, government should be separated into more than one branch
Because Locke's social contract stated that government by one ruler went against natural law
Because running a government was too much for one person to handle
Which Enlightenment Idea belongs to John Locke
The law of gravity
Separation of powers
Social contract
Theory of relativity
Separation of powers was the idea of which enlightenment thinker?
Montesquieu
John Locke
Isaac Newton
Thomas Paine
What most attracted the Founding Fathers to Montesquieu's views on the separation of powers?
It could help prevent the central government from becoming tyrannical and oppressive.
It could protect the rights of the nobility from the actions of the king.
It could preserve the privileges of the monarch and nobles from popular attack.
It could lower judicial power to a level of equality with legislative and executive power.
2. This is the idea that “the people” give the government power to protect their natural rights and must live by the rules?
a. Separation of Powers
b. Checks & Balances
c. Social Contract
d. Rule of Law
6. John Locke said that the purpose of government was to?
a. protects life, liberty and property
b. fight wars against evil kings
c. to provide roads, bridges and parks
d. to protect life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness
What is another name for Enlightenment?
Age of Reason
Age of intelligence
Age of non-religion
Age of Science
