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WorksheetsQuarter 1 Benchmark Review
Total questions: 65
Worksheet time: 47mins
What are the TWO ways that an individual can become a citizen of the United States?
Birth
Taking the Oath of Civic Duty
Military Service
Naturalization
What is the difference between a civic duty and a responsibility?
duty-voluntary choice
responsibility-required
duty-required
responsibility-voluntary choice
None of the above
What are the ways to register to vote in Virginia? (select 3)
By mail
Phone
Online
In person at registrar's office
Match the following about the Electoral College
The total number of Electors
538
The number of electors needed to win
270
The number of Virginia's electors
13
What the THREE requirements to vote in Virginia?
Be 18 years old
Be US Citizen
Own Land
Graduate High School
Be a resident of the state
What is the Supreme Law of the land?
Bill of Rights
United States Constitution
Magna Carta
Articles of Confederation
Which First Amendment Freedom gives Citizens the ability to write the government with any concerns or issues they have?
Speech
Petition
Religion
Press
Which First Amendment Freedom allows U.S. Citizens to publish their opinions and ideas in writing?
Speech
Petition
Religion
Press
Which First Amendment Freedom prevents Congress from declaring a national religion or favoring one religion over the other?
Speech
Petition
Religion
Press
Which First Amendment Freedom gives U.S. citizens the ability to say what they please whenever they please, as long as it does not directly threaten another person and their rights?
Assembly
Speech
Petition
Press
What First Amendment Freedom gives citizens the ability to gather in groups, protest, and discuss political topics and debates.
Assembly
Speech
Petition
Press
Which of the following is a DUTY of U.S. Citizens?
register and vote
participate in political campaigns
running for elected office
pay taxes
What is an example of a Civic Responsibility?
Obey laws
Registering for draft
Staying informed on current issues
Serving on a jury or as a witness in court
True or False:
Immigration and naturalization has led to an increasingly diverse society.
True
False
How many amendments to the Constitution are there?
14
7
56
27
George is an 41 year-old man who wants to apply for U.S. citizenship. He has lived in the U.S. for 2 years with a visa and can read and write English. Should George apply for citizenship?
Yes, she meets all the requirements
No, she does not meet all the requirements
Match each definition below to the correct Founding Document.
The document established the principle "Rule of Law"
Magna Carta
The document served as a model for the Bill of Rights
Virginia Declaration of Rights
This document was the United States' first form of national government
Articles of Confederation
The document was a model for the 1st Amendment Freedom of Religion
VA Declaration of Religious Freedom
This document stated that "All men were created equal" and that they would be granted the rights of "Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness"?
Declaration of Independence
What is the purpose of the Preamble?
To list the grievances the colonies had against the King of England
To declare independence from England
To protect colonists from the King
To explain the purpose of establishing a new government
which of the following is NOT a function of political parties?
Conducting local elections
Monitoring the actions of officeholders
educating the public of campaign issues
Recruit and nominating candidates
Helping candidates win elections
Third Parties usually focus on....
One chamber of Congress
Many different issues
A specific city or state
One specific issue or person
Political parties differ in their ideas and support of programs. A political party's list of ideas and programs they want to accomplish is called their
Political Agenda
Political Plan
Political Platform
Political Viewpoint
The main purpose of a Political Action Committee (PAC) is...
Raise money for candidates who support similar views
Develop the party platform
Distribute money equally among all of the candidates
Promote candidates who have different points of view
Which Amendment made poll taxes illegal?
15th Amendment
24th Amendment
23rd Amendment
19th Amendment
Which Amendment expanded voting to all citizens regardless of gender?
15th Amendment
24th Amendment
23rd Amendment
19th Amendment
Which amendment allows Washington DC will receive 3 electoral votes in the Presidential elections
15th Amendment
24th Amendment
23rd Amendment
19th Amendment
Which amendment expanded voting to all men regardless of race?
15th Amendment
24th Amendment
23rd Amendment
19th Amendment
What law enforced the 15th Amendment (eliminated literacy tests and other practices that were used to prevent African Americans from voting)
Civil Rights Act of 1964
Expansion of Liberty Act 1965
Universal Suffrage Act of 1964
Voting Rights Act of 1965
The 26th Amendment lowered the voting age to ___.
21
25
20
18
Which amendment defines citizenship?
1st
5th
14th
19th
Select the three parts of the Preamble of the U.S. Constitution that are listed below
Establish justice
No taxation without representation
to form a more perfect Union
To organize fair and free elections
To secure the blessings of liberty
Select the three parts of the Preamble of the U.S. Constitution that are listed below
Establish a free economy
to ensure domestic tranquility
To provide for the needy
To provide for the common defense
Promote the general welfare
The U.S. Constitution begins with the words..
To his honorable King George III
In these revolutionary times
We the people
Our country
This document written in 1215 established rule of law
Magna Carta
Articles of Confederation
Declaration of Independence
Virginia Declaration of Rights
Charters of the Virginia Company of London
This document written by George Mason was a model for Bill of Rights (first 10 Amendments)
Magna Carta
Articles of Confederation
Declaration of Independence
Virginia Declaration of Rights
Charters of the Virginia Company of London
This document gave the rights of Englishmen to the colonists
Virginia Statute of Religious Freedom
Articles of Confederation
Declaration of Independence
Virginia Declaration of Rights
Charters of the Virginia Company of London
This document created a weak central government which showed what needed to be fixed – led to writing current Constitution
Virginia Statute of Religious Freedom
Articles of Confederation
Declaration of Independence
Virginia Declaration of Rights
Charters of the Virginia Company of London
This document written by Thomas Jefferson inspired the 1st Amendment freedom of religion
Virginia Statute of Religious Freedom
Articles of Confederation
Declaration of Independence
Virginia Declaration of Rights
Charters of the Virginia Company of London
This document written in 1776 declared independence from England and was the first time all 13 colonies banded together for a common cause.
Virginia Statute of Religious Freedom
Articles of Confederation
Declaration of Independence
Virginia Declaration of Rights
Charters of the Virginia Company of London
Which basic principle states that the government is very powerful but it cannot do all the things?
Limited Government
Republic
Popular Sovereignty
Separation of Powers
Each branch of government has specific and different powers to carry out its functions (jobs)
Limited Government
Separation of Powers
Popular Sovereignty
Republic
A government based on the consent of the governed (people)
Limited Government
Separation of Powers
Popular Sovereignty
Republic
A form of government with elected representatives who represent them and make laws and govern on their behalf
Checks and Balances
Popular Sovereignty
Republic
Federalism
The division of power between state governments and the Federal (national) government
Checks and Balances
Popular Sovereignty
Republic
Federalism
The branches of government each have powers to limit the powers of the other branches and to
prevent any branch from becoming too powerful.
Checks and Balances
Popular Sovereignty
Republic
Federalism
First 10 Amendments to the U.S. Constitution Spells out Americans’ Rights in relation to the government and the guaranteed civil rights and liberties to the individual
Virginia Declaration of Rights
Virginia Statute of Religious Freedom
Bill of Rights
Magna Carta
How many amendments are there in the U.S. Constitution?
27
16
50
10
Which fundamental concept of government states that "no one is above the law"?
rule of law
supremacy clause
due process
right to own private property
Which fundamental concept of government states that the U.S. Constitution is the "supreme law of the land"
rule of law
supremacy clause
due process
right to own private property
Which fundamental concept of government states that all individuals must go through the same legal process if they have committed a crime
rule of law
supremacy clause
due process
right to own private property
What percentage of approval is needed for amendments that are proposed to the U.S. Constitution?
3/4
1/2
2/3
1/4
What are the two steps to ratify the U.S. Constitution?
propose
nullify
ratify
improvise
How did the Great Compromise settle arguments about the Legislative Branch at the Constitutional Convention?
Every state would get the same total number of representatives in all of Congress.
Representation in the House of Representatives would be equal.
In the Senate, state representation would be proportional to population.
A Senate with equal representation & a House of Representatives with proportional representation.
The plan in representation for Congress would be decided by a states population.
Virginia Plan
New Jersey Plan
Uni-cameral legislature
Virginia Plan
New Jersey Plan
The plan was favored by small states
Virginia Plan
New Jersey Plan
The plan was favored by large states
Virginia Plan
New Jersey Plan
The Articles of Confederation was important because it –
created a means for establishing the executive branch
provided every citizen in America the right to vote
enabled each of the 13 states to make separate treaties with foreign nations
was the first form of government for America
"For us and our future generations" would describe which part of the Preamble?
secure the blessings of liberty for ourselves and our posterity
promote the general welfare
do ordain and establish this Constitution
It is not stated
Which of the following phrases from the Preamble is best described by saying: "Everyone deserves to be treated fairly!"
domestic tranquility
establish justice
common defense
perfect union
The phrase "insure domestic tranquility" in the Preamble means...
promise that everything in our country will be peaceful
provide fairness for all
give protection to everyone
care for those in need
Which of the following phrases from the Preamble is best described by saying: "We should have a military to protect us!"
common defense
perfect union
domestic tranquility
liberty
establish Justice,
create a fair legal system,
a better union of states than before
join together to defend against attacks,
keep things peaceful at home
What do you call a change to the Constitution?
amendment
introduction
preamble
articles
Put the process to amend the U.S. Constitution in order from first to last.
(first=1 and last=5)
Amendment is proposed by Congress
2/3s of both houses of Congress approve the proposed amendment
Amendment is sent to the states for ratification
3/4s of the states vote to ratify the proposed amendment
The amendment is added to the U.S. Constitution
