Duplicate of Civics Midterm Review

Question 1

Why was government ineffective under the Articles of Confederation?

Accepted Answer

It was made too weak and their was no central power

Question 2

Why might political parties prefer closed primaries to open primaries?

Accepted Answer

Closed primaries stop members of other parties from voting

Question 3

Which statement about the Supreme Court of the United States is accurate?

Accepted Answer

1 chief justice, and 8 associate justices

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a true statement about Articles of Confederation

Accepted Answer

congress collected taxes four times a year

Question 5

Government is only given its power by the consent of the governed (people) represents

Accepted Answer

popular sovereignty

Question 6

Public reaction against the Articles of Confederation might have been caused by

Accepted Answer

congress could not pay the soldiers who fought the rev. war

Question 7

What is a civic duty required by law for every male 18-years-old and above?

Accepted Answer

register with the Selective Service

Question 8

Which of the following is a requirement for naturalization in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Living in the United States for at least seven years

Question 9

How did the Stamp Act, the Tea Act, and the Intolerable Acts encourage American revolution?

Accepted Answer

raising taxes without giving colonies representation

Question 10

How is membership of the House of Representatives determined for each state?

Accepted Answer

Representation is determined by population of states

Question 11

Which reason best explains why many Anti-Federalists finally agreed to the Constitution?

Accepted Answer

addition of a Bill of Rights

Question 12

All of these are required of a presidential candidate except which one?

Accepted Answer

be male

Question 13

Which of the following best describes the duty the President has as Head of State?

Accepted Answer

Gives speeches on holidays, gives awards/medals

Question 14

Which Article of the Constitution sets up the judicial branch and the Supreme Court?

Accepted Answer

Article III

Question 15

Which of the following terms describes respecting others, regardless of their beliefs?

Accepted Answer

tolerance

Question 16

Which choice below best defines the “Melting Pot” Theory?

Accepted Answer

Immigrants assimilate into American society & adopt beliefs

Question 17

Members of the U.S. Supreme Court are appointed by ___________ approved by the _______________.

Accepted Answer

President; Senate

Question 18

What is the primary purpose of the US Constitution’s principle of separation of powers?

Accepted Answer

to prevent abuse of power by any one branch of govt

Question 19

Under the Articles of Confederation there was no chief executive primarily because

Accepted Answer

fearful of a single leader

Question 20

Which of the following was the Bill of Rights intended to do?

Accepted Answer

protect individual rights

Question 21

Which principle in the US Constitution states that all government comes from the people?

Accepted Answer

popular sovereignty

Question 22

What was the political significance of the Virginia House of Burgesses?

Accepted Answer

first representative democracy

Question 23

Which example most resembles the current American form of government?

Accepted Answer

Ppl give representatives the power to make decisions in gov.

Question 24

Which Enlightenment Thinker probably inspired The American Revolution?

Accepted Answer

Locke

Question 25

Line of succession is President, VP, then ____________

Accepted Answer

speaker of the house

Question 26

According to Locke, why do people choose to live under governmental rule?

Accepted Answer

the govt will protect life, liberty and property

Question 27

Where is the purpose(introduction) of the United States Constitution found?

Accepted Answer

Preamble

Question 28

Which choice below best defines the “Salad Bowl” Theory?

Accepted Answer

Immigrants have different values and beliefs

Question 29

What was the purpose of the Federalist Papers?

Accepted Answer

build support for the constitution

Question 30

Which is an example of the President using the system of “checks and balances”?

Accepted Answer

veto

Question 31

Which issue did the Great Compromise settle so the Constitution could be ratified?

Accepted Answer

allows states to include slaves towards representation

Question 32

Who is the most powerful leader within the House of Representatives?

Accepted Answer

speaker of the house

Duplicate of Civics Midterm Review

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Duplicate of Civics Midterm Review

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