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2021 Civics Semester 1 Exam Practice
2021 Civics Semester 1 Exam Practice
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1
Freedom of Assembly
means that you have the right to gather a petition and present it to the government
True
False
2
dissenters- people who oppose official or commonly held views
False
True
3
The citizenship exam tests the applicant’s
ability to serve in the U.S. armed forces
ability to read, write, and speak English
knowledge of U.S. traffic laws
knowledge of world history
4
What is the legal process to obtain citizenship?
citizen
alien
naturalization
refugee
5
In 1848, the discovery of ______ in California led many people to come the United States.
none of the above
coal
gold
silver
6
____________________ is a responsibility of a citizen
Running for office
Spending money
Saving money
Staying informed
7
The Mayflower Compact established a representative democracy.
True
False
8
To become a senator, you must
be at least 30 years old.
have been a U.S. citizen for fifteen years.
be at least 25 years old
have a law degree.
9
The President can serve no more than 2 consecutive terms in office.
True
False
10
Presidential elections are held every four years.
True
False
11
The
Articles of Confederation
is a document that was the colonists first attempt at a constitution.
True
False
12
executive order- a rule or command the president gives out that has the force of law
True
False
13
Civics
is the study of the rights and duties of citizens.
True
False
14
The Supreme Court has original jurisdiction in cases involving
the U.S. Constitution.
treaties with other nations.
freedoms of speech and the press, and the right to assemble.
foreign diplomats and disputes between states.
15
Which of the following is a form of speech protected by the First Amendment?
provoking a riot
remaining silent when arrested
telling lies about someone
criticizing the government
16
Which of the following is the main goal of United States foreign policy?
maintaining a clean environment
appointing ambassadors
keeping the country safe
giving aid to other countries
17
Which of the following are the constitutional requirements for being president?
at least 35 years old, native-born citizen, lived in United States 14 years
at least 35 years old, native-born citizen, college educated
at least 40 years old, native-born citizen, lived in United States 10 years
at least 35 years old, naturalized citizen, lived in United States 14 years
18
A state is another name for a country .
False
True
19
What does the Constitution say about political parties?
that parties need to be regulated at the state level
that the federal government needs to approve any third parties
that parties will lead to conflicts
The Constitution does not mention political parties.
20
When can a case be appealed?
only when the case is a criminal one
when a law is applied incorrectly
only when the case is a civil lawsuit
when the prosecution loses
21
Which amendment protects an accused person’s right to remain silent?
Fifth Amendment
Sixth Amendment
Second Amendment
Third Amendment
22
Giving up one alternative good or service for another is called
an opportunity lost.
a want.
a trade-off.
a scarcity.
23
A call for military service
register
draft
responibility
tolerance
24
Who takes care of the president’s schedule?
the chief of staff
the president’s secretary
the vice president
the attorney general
25
A
legislature
is
the principle that a ruler or government is not all-powerful
a lawmaking body.
an agreement among the people in a society
an assembly of judges
26
How many justices must be present to decide a case?
six
five
four
eight
27
Southern states used poll taxes and literacy tests to keep African Americans from voting.
False
True
28
Civil Rights Act of 1964- outlawed discrimination toward African Americans
False
True
29
Which part of the U.S. Constitution established the judicial branch?
Article III
Article I
Article II
Article V
30
The United States is really one big state .
False
True
31
What happens to a case if the Supreme Court refuses to hear it?
The case is remanded.
The decision of the lower court stands.
The case is nullified.
The decision of the lower court is overturned.
32
Most cases come to the Supreme Court
on appeal from lower courts.
before any other court hears them.
on appeal from private citizens.
on the recommendation of Congress.
33
How was slavery finally abolished in the United States?
The Thirteenth Amendment was passed
It was part of the treaty that was signed to end the Civil War
34
A nation’s plan for dealing with other nations is called its foreign policy.
False
True
35
To be a representative in the House of Representatives you must be at least _____ years of age.
30
45
35
25
36
The president’s main job is to
carry out laws.
make laws.
pardon criminals.
declare war.
37
The major job of members of Congress is to make laws.
False
True
38
.Under the principle of majority rule, citizens agree to abide by what more than half the people want.
True
False
39
indentured servants- workers who work for American colonists for food and shelter in return for their labor
False
True
40
.In which system are economic decisions made based upon price?
communist economy
market economy
traditional economy
command economy
41
The two main political parties in the United States today are Republicans and Democrats
True
False
42
When judges in an appeals court remand a case, they
send the case back to the lower court to be tried again.
uphold the result of the original trial.
reverse the result of the original trial
leave the verdict in the original trial unchanged.
43
Scarcity is the basic economic problem because
all resources are limited, but wants are not.
nations must spend money for resources they do not have.
people face shortages on a seasonal basis.
all expensive goods cannot be shared equally.
44
______ are types of ethnic group.
all of the above
Latinos
Native Americans
Asian Americans
45
The First Amendment protects 5 basic freedoms
False
True
46
What did the Nineteenth Amendment accomplish?
It freed slaves and outlawed slavery and other forced labor
It guaranteed women the right to vote
47
The Second Amendment gives state’s the right to have a militia and the right of individuals to own guns
True
False
48
Which branch of government has the highest level of authority?
federal
state
county
city
49
A person can obtain dual citizenship by being born in another country to American citizens (parents).
False
True
50
The money a business receives from selling its goods or services is called revenue
True
False
