WorksheetsU.S. Government and Citizenship Quiz
Total questions: 73
Worksheet time: 1hrs 1mins
Trace the impact that the Magna Carta, Mayflower Compact, English Bill of Rights and Thomas Paine’s Common Sense had on colonists’ views of government.
Trace the principles underlying America’s founding ideas on law and government.
Define the rule of law and recognize its influence on the development of legal, political, and governmental systems in the United States.
Differentiate between obligations and responsibilities of U.S. citizenship and evaluate their impact on society.
Analyze the advantages of the United States’ constitutional republic over other forms of government in safeguarding liberty, freedom and a representative government.
"We the People" means the power of the government comes from -
Congress
the People
the President
Match these key ideas found in the Constitution to their descriptions.
The courts review laws to make sure they obey the Constitution
Judicial Review
Separation of Powers
Popular Sovereignty
Federalism
Checks and Balances
Which fundamental political principle is exemplified in the quotation below?
"...The right of the people to feel secure (safe) in their houses against unreasonable search and seizures may not be violated ( by the government)..."
consent of the government
rule of law
limited government
representative government
Which principle of government limits the actions of the government by listing the specific powers it does and does not have?
Popular sovereignty
Federalism
Limited government
Separation of powers
The Preamble sets up the purpose of government, including to "insure domestic tranquility," which means..
make sure things are peaceful in our country
provide for our needs
control the people & keep them in line
protect us from invasion by a foreign country
What Clause was used to defend the Union
10th
9th
Elastic
Stretch
Which of the following describes the democratic ideal of popular sovereignty?
The idea that citizens have rights that should be protected by the government
The idea that the people are the source of the government's power
The idea that the government should be divided into 3 branches
The idea that citizens should vote for their elected officials
With which of the following statements would a framer of the U.S. Constitution disagree?
Government works best when it is founded upon the consent of the people
Government should respect all basic human rights
Government should allow people to follow any religion they choose
government works best when it gives unlimited rights and freedoms to its people
Which constitutional principle is identified with the concept of "consent of the governed?"
rule of law
popular sovereignty
checks and balances
separation of powers
What are limited government, federalism, separation of power into three branches of government, checks and balances, and individual rights?
Articles of the Constitution
Principles of the Constitution
Which of the following best describes the concept of popular sovereignty?
The government has the right to govern because it is elected by the people.
The government divides power equally among three branches.
The government must provide for the welfare of its citizens.
The government can only exercise the powers specifically given to it by the Constitution.
Match these key ideas found in the Constitution to their descriptions.
Division of power between the three branches
Separation of Powers
Popular Sovereignty
Federalism
Checks and Balances
Judicial Review
The concept of "Popular Sovereignty" means that..
the gov't has the power and control
the gov't must bow to the wishes of the people
the people have the power to select the gov't
the people can't be told what to do
Madison argued that ___________________ would control the mischiefs of factions in Federalist No. 10
Federalism in a large Republic
Introduction of a Bill of Rights to ease tensions over civil rights
Decentralized government
purely elitist models of democracy
What principle is at work when state laws that conflict with federal laws are deemed invalid?
Popular Sovereignty
Federalism
Supremacy Clause
Separation of Powers
The first three Articles of the Constitution establish the Legislative Branch, the Executive Branch, and the Judicial Branch. Which Constitutional principle does this demonstrate?
checks and balances
federalism
rule of law
separation of powers
The power of the Supreme Court to declare laws unconstitutional is called:
Federalism
Judicial Activism
Judicial Review
Checks and Balances
What principle of the Constitution gives the 3 branches distinct (different) roles? (SS8CG1)
checks & balances
Separation of Powers
Federalism
Democracy
The Constitutional principle of JUDICIAL REVIEW is demonstrated by...
The Supreme Court denying Congress the ability to make laws
The Supreme Court forcing changes to certain laws they feel offensive
A gov't action being challenged in Federal court & the court determining if that action is constitutional
A gov't action being stopped by a Federal judge on the basis of his hurt feelings
Which amendment guarantees the freedom of speech?
First Amendment
Second Amendment
Tenth Amendment
Fourteenth Amendment
The concept of popular sovereignty in the Preamble is established by the words
In God We Trust
We the people
Four score and seven years ago
Liberty and justice for all
The concept of "Separation of Powers" refers to..
dividing the gov't into multiple branches so no one has total control
separating power within Congress
dividing the country up into separate states
dividing the judicial branch into various court systems
What is the Majority Rule?
Cancel an amendment.
The principle that in a disagreement we accept the choice of the majority.
Powers that both Federal and State Government share, such as raising money through taxes.
Equal distribution of powers, allowing branches to check the other 2 branches.
What does the principle of federalism imply about the structure of government?
Power is divided between a central government and regional governments.
All power is concentrated in the national government.
The states have the power to nullify federal laws.
The national government has no real power over the states.
Which principle is directly reflected by the establishment of the three branches of government?
Popular Sovereignty
Separation of Powers
Federalism
Judicial Review
The U.S. Constitution begins with the words "We the people" this established the idea that?
The people have given over all rights to the government.
The people are the source of the government's power.
The people will not have any role in the government.
The people will make all the decisions for the government.
The concept that each branch of government has its own responsibilities and limitations is known as:
Federalism
Separation of Powers
Checks and Balances
Judicial Review
Which excerpt from the U.S. Constitution best illustrates the principle of popular sovereignty?
"Each House shall be the Judge of the Elections, Returns and Qualifications of its own Members..."
"The House of Representatives shall be composed of Members chosen every second Year by the People of the several States..."
"The Senate shall choose their other Officers, and also a President pro tempore..."
"The Times, Places and Manner of holding Elections for Senators and Representatives, shall be prescribed in each State by the Legislature thereof."
Sets out laws & and principal of government.
Constitution
Legislative Branch
Executive Branch
Judicial Branch
Which Supreme Court case established the idea of judicial review?
Brown vs. Board of Education
TLO vs. New Jersey
Marbury vs. Madison
Tinker vs. Des Moines
The framers of the Constitution intended to establish:
a representative republic
a direct democracy
an authoritarian state
a socialist democracy
a parliamentary republic
8.15(D) Which government principle is illustrated in the diagram?
Federalism
Popular Sovereignty
Republicanism
Separation of Powers
Which constitutional principle does the following picture represent?
checks and balances
popular sovereignty
limited government
federalism
Federalism
Checks and Balances
Limited Government
Which constitutional principle created the three branches of government?
what is the responsibility of a us citizen?
Serve in a Jury When Called Upon
defend the constitution
respect the beliefs, and rights of others.
Vote in elections
The study of the rights and responsibilities of citizenship is called
politics
economics
civics
sociology
In order for a United States citizen to receive a fair trial, other citizens must-
evaluate judges
vote in elections
pay poll taxes
serve on juries
A resident of Georgia receives a notice that they will be serving on a jury. This is an example of a citizen's...
civil right
Sixth Amendment right
civic responsibility
First Amendment right
What Amendment addresses citizenship
1st Amendment
Bill of Rights
14th Amendment
10th Amendment
What document establishes the three branches of government?
Bill of Rights
Constitution
Declaration of Independence
Articles of Confederation
(2016)Which political idea was influenced by this provision of the Magna Carta?
Federalism
Due process
A bicameral legislature
The social contract
Which political idea was influenced by this provision of the Magna Carta?
Federalism
Due process
A bicameral legislature
The Social Contract
What famous American document was written at the Second Continental Congress?
The Bill of Rights
The Declaration of Independence
The U.S. Constitution
The Articles of Confederation
All of these documents were written at the Second Continental Congress.
What document created the government we still have today?
the Bill of Rights
Articles of Confederation
Constitution
Declaration of Independence
An example of government that is ruled by one person is...
Democracy
Constitutional Republic
Dictatorship
A form of government in which people elect representatives to rule in their name:
tyranny
monarchy
republic
oligarchy
Based on the excerpt, it can be concluded that the United States has which of the following types of government?
theocracy
monarchy
democracy
dictatorship
A system of government in which all powers vest with one person.
Democracy
Monarchy
Militia
Dictatorship
Which of the following best describes the government of the United States?
a democracy
a monarchy
an oligarchy
a democratic republic
Democracy is government
by a President who has total power.
by the people.
by one ruler who inherits it from the family.
by a small group, such as the military
Gov't where a small group of people have all the power and control.
autocracy
democracy
anarchy
oligarchy
