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Civics Test Review-Rule of Law, Road to the Constitution
Civics Test Review-Rule of Law, Road to the Constitution
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1
Which statement describes an essential part of the rule of law?
Citizens decide the authority of the law.
The public does not approve every law.
Citizens decide the authority of the law.
Government officials are not above the law.
2
Which enlightenment idea is represented by the image below?
separation of powers
social contract
natural law
checks and balances
3
Which is a requirement for a person to become a naturalized U.S. citizen?
Being a legal resident of the U.S. for at least five years.
Reaching age eighteen while living in the U.S. capital.
Marrying U.S. citizen & having a child with that person.
Gaining employment in the U.S. for at least five years.
4
Below is a state plate. Based on the image, what conclusion can be drawn about New Hampshire?
its residents value natural rights.
D. its residents support income taxes.
its residents support tyrannical rule.
its residents value the right to bear arms.
5
How does the quote below reflect the influence of the Enlightenment on the founding Fathers?
They had reservations about self-government.
They created a limited monarchy.
They supported individual liberties.
They were concerned with property rights.
6
What do a republic and a direct democracy have in common?
a small group of leaders
a single leader
rule by the people
rule by a single political.party
7
This is from a historical paper. According to the quote, where should gov'ts get their power?
from the public
from the executive branch
from the legislative branch
from elected leaders
8
Which right is an example of an Enlightenment idea?
Fifth Amendment self-incrimination protection
First Amendment freedom of speech guarantees
First Amendment freedom of religion guarantees
Fourth Amendment search and seizure protection
9
Which public policy reflects the views of the citizen who wore the button pictured below.
youth literacy
youth education
youth suffrage
youth employment
10
What was the significance of the stamp on the newspaper?
represented colonists’ opposition to English tax policies.
showed Parliament ignored colonists’ media communications.
represented colonists’ fulfillment of English tax policies.
showed Parliament controlled the colonists’ press outlets.
11
Which idea is from the Magna Carta?
he people should be completely free from the government.
The people should support a strong central government.
The government should have unlimited power to tax.
The government should give people a fair and speedy trial.
12
Which of the following is a quality of a good citizen?
ignores important issues
respects and obeys the laws
disrespects the rights of others
never questions the government
13
Which of the following did the reps to the Con'l Conv. adopt from the English Bill of Rights?
the right, after found guilty, to receive fair punishment
the right to establish a one-house legislature
the right of each state to issue its own money
the right of Americans to be judged only by English law
14
During an examination for naturalization, an applicant must
show that he or she believes in the Bible.
submit to a lie-detector test.
prove he can read, write, and speak English acceptably.
prove that he knows nothing about U.S. history and gov't.
15
Our republic works successfully because most Americans believe ___________ .
in the idea of an absolute monarchy.
in the same religion.
in the Mayflower Compact.
in the idea of majority rule.
16
All of the following freedoms are protected in the United States EXCEPT
the freedom to own a house.
the freedom to disregard the rights of others.
the freedom to learn.
the freedom to choose a job or a career.
17
The Declaration of Independence
was written by Benjamin Franklin.
did not explain the reasons the colonies separated from GB
says the purpose of government is to protect human rights.
was supposed to provide a government for the new USA
18
Below is a newspaper headline.
C
D
A
B
19
Who was the principal author of the Declaration of Independence?
George Washington
John Adams
James Madison
Thomas Jefferson
20
Which document addressed colonial concerns about English policies?
Declaration of Independence
Bill of Rights
Mayflower Compact
U.S. Constitution
21
Our system of government only works if ___________ .
citizens think for themselves.
citizens agree with their elected representatives
citizens do not question others' opinions.
citizens do not think critically.
22
All cases involving claims of U.S. citizenship __________ .
originate from refugees of foreign countries.
are handled by the state governments.
are handled by the Immigration and Naturalization Service.
must undergo a waiting period of 7 to 10 years.
23
Which public policy perspective reflects the views of the author, Martin Luther King, Jr?
racial prejudice
racial segregation
racial equality
racial tolerance
24
Which document contains this passage?
U.S. Constitution
Articles of Confederation
Declaration of Independence
English Bill of Rights
25
Which statement completes the diagram?
It is the role of government to determine natural rights.
People possess natural rights.
It is the role of government to protect natural rights.
People establish natural rights.
26
What's the difference between the duties of citizenship & responsibilities of citizenship?
Duties are required by law; responsibilities are not.
Duties're listed in Bill of Rights; responsibilities aren't.
Responsibilities are required by law; duties are not.
The terms refer to the same thing.
27
Which action did the colonists use this cartoon to support?
Dissolving colonial charters.
Dissolving colonial legislatures.
Declaring independence from the British monarchy.
Declaring loyalty to the British monarchy.
28
Which purpose of government can be traced to these statements?
provide for the common defense
establish justice
promote the general welfare
Censure domestic tranquility
29
Which statement describes an essential part of the rule of law?
The courts decide the constitutionality of every law.
The public does not approve every law.
Citizens decide the authority of the law.
Government officials are not above the law.
30
When did the Nineteenth Amendment give women the right to vote?
1826
1883
1920
1941
31
The people who run governments must be kept in ____.
jail
isolation
check
high reverence
32
Why did Parliament repeal the Stamp Act, which taxed goods such as newspapers and cards?
The colonists established a blockade against British goods.
The colonists started destroying British goods.
The colonists began boycotting British goods.
The colonists were able to produce their own goods.
33
How does monarchy differ from other forms of government?
Leaders are given power by kings.
Leaders are chosen by the upper class.
Leaders are born into ruling families.
Leaders are named in the constitution.
34
Which of the following statements is INCORRECT?
Gov't makes possible big groups ppl to live peacefully.
The USA has a form of gov't called a direct democracy.
A govt’s important laws are stated in its constitution.
Some form of government is found in every society.
35
One of the basic ideals of American government is that ___________ ?
The Constitution should be easily amended.
Majority rule can be overruled by presidential veto.
The executive branch should be the most powerful branch.
Government should be based on the consent of the governed.
36
One of the basic ideals of American government is that
government should be based on the consent of the governed.
the executive branch should be the most powerful branch.
majority rule can be overruled by presidential veto.
the Constitution should be easily amended.
37
Based on the passage, where should governments get their power?
from the executive branch
from the public
from the legislative branch
from elected leaders
38
The reward for doing volunteer work is
is credit at local stores and businesses.
being able to run for public office.
financial.
knowing that you have performed a valuable service.
39
How are the Enlightenment ideas that influenced Founding Fathers shown in modern institutions?
The United Nations promotes universal human rights.
The European Union encourages economic stability.
Oligarchies have increased to safeguard natural rights.
Lands have been re-established to preserve pop. sovereignty
40
What is the main idea of the passage?
Government is necessary to promote equality.
People have rights that cannot be denied by any government.
Only citizens can enjoy rights guaranteed by government.
Government must equally distribute power among people.
41
All of the following are basic American freedoms EXCEPT the freedom to ___________ .
travel or live anywhere in the nation.
follow and obey only the laws with which one agrees.
learn.
choose a job or career.
42
Which principle of the U.S. Constitution applies to all citizens?
separation of powers
rule of law
judicial review
checks and balances
