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U.S. Civics Unit 1: Power, Authority, and Government & A Portrait of Americans Quiz!
U.S. Civics Unit 1: Power, Authority, and Government & A Portrait of Americans Quiz!
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1
Which philosopher first came up with the concept of polity, or share of political power?
Machiavelli
Aristotle
Socrates
Plato
2
Which of the following is an example of a market economy?
Capitalism
Totalitarianism
Socialism
Communism
3
Which of the following is true regarding Socialism?
It is often referred to as an extremely Right Wing idealogy
It promotes inequality
It can lead to a lack of incentives for its citizens to work and find jobs
It was previously enforced in Soviet Russia
4
Which of the following is
NOT
a recognized value in the United States?
Equality
Freedom
Justice
Privacy
5
Which of the following events would be an example of the political game known as a walkout?
Cuban Missile Crisis
Latino Labor Movement Workers going on strike
Constitutional Convention
Roman Empire destroying Carthage
6
Which of the following is
NOT
an example of public service?
Urban Planning
Postal Servicing
Music
Health Care
7
Things that are guaranteed by a constitution to citizens in good standing are referred to as...?
Duties
Beliefs
Responsibilities
Rights
8
A dictatorship is most usually formed when a single person has supreme control of a country's...?
Religious Beliefs
Budget
Olympic Roster
Military
9
Things that are required of citizens by law are referred to as...?
Rights
Responsibilities
Duties
Beliefs
10
Which of the following is
NOT
a part of the United States naturalization process?
Learn English and U.S. History
Take an oath of allegiance
Live in the U.S. for 1 year
File a declaration of intention
11
Which of the following is true regarding Capitalism?
Hard work is almost never rewarded
It is often referred to as Marxism
It was used in Nazi Germany
It is often criticized for promoting greed
12
Which of the following would be
BEST
described as a citizen's responsibility?
Voting
Paying Taxes
Run for Office
Practicing a Religion
13
Which of the following would
NOT
be considered to be a push factor?
Natural Disasters
Famine
Poverty
Public Services
14
Which person was
NOT
a totalitarian dictator?
Joseph Stalin
John F. Kennedy
Adolf Hitler
Benito Mussolini
15
Which of the following would be considered an example of a public good?
Internet Access
College Education
Pharmaceuticals
Law Enforcement
16
Which of the following is true regarding Communism?
Cuba is the only country in the world to have Communism
It is often referred to as a Free Market
Private ownership and property are commonplace
Corruption of government has historically occurred often
17
Which of the following would be an example of a sunbelt state?
Georgia
Virginia
Washington
Massachusetts
18
Which of the following is
NOT
an example of diversity?
School Uniforms
Speaking Different Languages
Different Religious Holidays
Children & Elders
19
Which of the following countries currently enforces capitalism as their form of economics?
Vietnam
North Korea
United States
India
20
Which of the following would be considered to be a pull factor?
War
Drought
Religious Persecution
Educational Opportunities
21
Which of the following events would be an example of the political game known as a demolition derby?
Latino Labor Movement Workers going on strike
Constitutional Convention
Cuban Missile Crisis
Roman Empire destroying Carthage
22
Which of the following would be
BEST
described as a citizen's right?
Registering for selective military service
Following traffic laws
Watching the news
Jury duty
23
A nation in which supreme power rests with citizens and is exercised by elected representatives is referred to as a...?
Republic
Government
Nation-State
Parliament
24
The political game known as civil disobedience occurs when citizens of a nation or state do what?
Sit on the sidewalk
Contact the government
Protest in public
Break the law
25
Which of the following words best summarizes politics?
Competition
Anhiliation
Friendship
Organization
