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A review for the students before the Civics exam
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1
For a bill to become a law, the
President must sign it
President must veto it
Speaker of the House must approve it
House and Senate must both veto it
2
What is the main idea of the cartoon?
Anyone can vote anywhere they want.
The president is in line to vote.
People can decide if they want to lead our country.
People are in charge when they are voting
3
Pass and enforce laws and establish courts are examples of what government purpose?
provide security
Keep order
guide the community
provide services
4
The Legislative branch has the power to do what?
carry out laws
enforce laws
make laws
interpret laws
5
The qualifications for becoming president are set forth by...
each political party
member of the cabinet
Congress
the U.S. Constitution
6
When the President stops a bill from becoming a law it is known as...?
sovereignty
veto
unicameral
interstate
7
At the base of the federal court system are the....
military courts
court of appeals
appellate courts
district courts
8
When more than half of a group of people has the power to make laws binding upon all the people it is know as...?
Majority Rule
Rule of Law
Representative Government
Consent of the Governed
9
Direct and Representative democracies are examples of what?
republic law
constitutional monarchy
consent of the governed
democratic government
10
This Venn diagram illustrates what?
Federalism
Enlightenment
British Pariament
Monarchy
11
The 19th Amendment grants citizenship to...
all of the above
women
Asian Americans
African Americans
12
Why is it important to understand Biblical worldview?
All of the above
to make better decisions in entertainment, politics, and marriage
to have a more meaningful life
It is the only worldview supported by facts
13
Which event happened first?
Shay's Rebellion
Declaration of Independence
Articles of Confederation
Constitution ratified
14
Which of these is NOT an idea that influenced the Declaration of Independence?
Declaration of Independence is a great document in history
People have a right to change a government
Purpose of government is to protect human rights
Power of government comes from the people
15
System in which decisions made by more than half the people are accepted by all is called?
majority rule
repeal
amendment
veto
16
Which of the following does NOT apply to the Senate?
435 members
resident of the state where elected
at least 30 years old
six-year term
17
What are the 2 types of representative democracies?
foreign and community services
republic and constitutional monarchy
representative and majority rule
direct and pure
18
Encourage what is good for all the people
is which of the six reasons state in the Preamble?
form a more perfect Union
ensure domestic tranquility
promote general welfare
secure the blessings of liberty
19
Keeping Order, Providing Security, Providing Services; and Guiding the Community are all what?
purposes of government
enforcing the laws
protecting citizens
studying government
20
Conduct foreign relations and develop public policy are examples of what government purpose?
guide the community
provide services
provide security
Keep order
21
Which of the following was a weakness of the Articles of Confederation?
provided a strong central government
entering into treaties and alliances
no power to tax
could coin and borrow money
22
The introduction to the Constitution is called...?
Federalism
Magna Carta
Preamble
Bill of Rights
23
What does this image show?
separation of powers
separation of church and state
checks and balances
federalism
24
"Government is not all-powerful & only does what we give it power to do" describes...?
limited government
individual rights
consent of governed
rule of law
25
All people to be treated fairly under the same law
is which of the six reasons in the Preamble?
form a more perfect union
establish justice
promote general welfare
ensure domestic tranquility
26
According to Biblical worldview, government is ordained by God and under His authority.
False
True
27
The Speaker of the House...
must belong to the same political party as the president
is appointed by the president
cannot be elected to more than two consecutive terms
is the most powerful officer in the House of Representatives
28
Which is NOT a definition of government?
system of laws & authority that acts on your behalf
Plays an essential role in every country
a plan or blueprint that helps run a government
affects the lives of its people
29
What event happened second?
Constitution ratified
Articles of Confederation
Declaration of Independence
Shay's Rebellion
30
Democratic and Republican parties do all of the following, except...
raise money to pay for their expenses
set up committees to carry out their parties' programs
establish state qualifications for voting
organize at the local states and national levels
31
Members of the House of Representatives must be all of the following, except...
at least 25 years old
a legal resident
practicing lawyers
a U.S. citizen for at least seven years
32
The form of government where the power is divided between the federal and state government ...
is called Federalism
is called Democracy
is called Republican
is called Autocracy
33
God's sovereignty allows me to...?
do whatever I want without getting hurt
take comfort knowing God has a plan
be lazy because my actions don't matter
make decisions without prayer
34
The elephant represents what political party?
Republican
Democrat
Progressive
Federalist
35
What system of government do some Totalitarian leaders try to use?
Federal System
Socialist System
Unitary System
Democratic System
36
A presidential candidate wins 52% of the popular vote. Which statement is correct?
They must win the majority of Electorial college votes.
They must be confirmed by the Senate and House to win.
A runoff election must be held to determine the winner.
The candidate will become the next president.
37
Which is not guaranteed by the Bill of Rights?
freedom of religion
freedom of petition
freedom from military service
freedom of assembly
38
What two important leaders in creating the Declaration of Independence were absent from the Philadelphia convention?
Ben Franklin & John Adams
Thomas Jefferson & Ben Franklin
John Adams & Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson & John Hancock
39
What BEST explains Totalitarian rule?
rulers come to power through force
told what to believe & controlled with violence and fear
government is controlled with kings and queens
religion is the basis of society laws & forced on people
40
The impeachment process can be used to impeach whom?
the president and vice-president
the president, vice-president, federal judges, & the speaker
the president
the president, vice-president, and federal judges
41
The writers of the Constitution established a bicameral (two-house) legislature in order to...
streamline the process whereby a bill becomes a law
provide equal representation in one house for all states
make it more difficult for Congress to declare war in future
prevent Congress from imitating the British Parliament
42
Which of the following is not part of the Preamble?
establish justice
ensure domestic tranquility
secure the blessing of liberty
provide the public's education
43
Each political party 's candidates for president are formally chosen...
general election
party caucus
national nominating convention
runoff election
44
How old must a person be in order to be elected president of the United States?
35
40
25
30
45
How many years does a Representative in the House serve?
2
6
4
8
46
Why was the Bill of Rights added to the Constitution?
President George Washington requested it
the Great Compromise required it
the Supreme Court decide it was necessary
many Americans wouldn't approve it without it
47
Which statement is true of the Supreme Court justices?
They are appointed for life.
They cannot be impeached.
They serve a 10 year term.
They must be lawyers
48
What tells how our government is organized, powers of those in control, and rights of citizens?
Articles of Confederation
Government
Constitution
Federalism
49
What was the first goal of the delegates at the Constitutional Convention?
Replace the Articles of Confederation
Revise the Articles of Confederation
Balance authority and liberty
Divide the power between groups
50
In a general election, voters choose
their voting districts
their political party.
their candidates.
their leaders
51
Principle means...?
a fundamental truth that serves as a foundation for beliefs
rules that must be followed
God's authority over all His people
the head of a school who makes rules and disciplines behavior
52
Declaration of Independence is a what?
friendship of states
letter of grievance
plan of government
constitution of the U.S.
53
What is a democratic government?
religious law is the basis for all society
citizens discuss and vote on government issues
a small group of people hold the power
power is held by one group or person
54
An organization of citizens who have similar views and work to put ideas into government is ...
precincts
candidate
electoral college
a political party
55
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
50
27
15
10
56
The donkey represents what political party?
Republicans
Progressives
Democrats
Whigs
57
The only president to be elected to four terms in office is...?
James Madison
Theodore Roosevelt
George Washington
Franklin Roosevelt
58
Protect public health and provide welfare are examples of what government purpose?
provide security
guide the community
provide services
keep order
59
The First Amendment guarantees what?
freedom from unreasonable search and seizure
protection against self-incrimination
freedom of speech
the right to bear arms
60
What does "sin nature" mean?
learned behavior from friends
outdoors and all of God's creation
what culture causes you to do
character or personality you are born with
61
Which of these was a power given to the Articles of Confederation?
Create a postal system
regulate trade between the states
laws enforced by the executive branch
establish a court system
62
What principle of government do citizen's votes have equal value, they choose between candidates, & voting is secret?
limited government
free, fair, and competitive elections
majority rule
representative government
63
Supreme Court justices can only be removed from office by...
the voters
the president
impeachment
another judge
64
"Liberty is the right to do what the law permits"
mean what?
Law and liberty do not work together
The law restricts freedom
Freedom comes with responsibility
People who live in freedom can do whatever they want
65
The highest court in the United States is called what?
District Court
Supreme Court
U.S. Claims Court
Appellate Court
66
What event happened third?
Shay's Rebellion
Articles of Confederation
Declaration of Independence
Constitution ratified
67
If the president pro tempore is presiding in the Senate, it can be assumed that the...
vice president is absent
majority leader is absent
floor leader is absent
president is absent
68
Courts that review cases appealed from the district courts are called what?
jurisdiction courts
court of appeals
territorial courts
small claims courts
69
Before you can vote you must be how old?
21
18
16
25
70
The idea that we should not be deprived of life, liberty, or property came from what influence?
British Parliament
Magna Carta
English Bill of Rights
Statute for Religious Freedom
71
Any change to the Constitution is called what?
bill
amendment
civil law
law
72
Establish armed forces and protect citizens from attack are examples of what government purpose?
provide services
Keep order
provide security
guide the community
73
The Fifth Amendment guarantees the right to...
receive a free public education
freedom to assemble
bear arms
fair trial
74
It is difficult for a person to run for national office...
without the support of a political party
if they have had any disagreements with a political party.
without making substantial donations to a political party
without the support of both parties.
75
The power to conduct elections is shared by the national and state governments. This is called
enumerated power
concurrent power
implied power
reserved power
76
The first 10 amendments to the Constitution which guarantee basic rights is called what?
Bill of Rights
Criminal Law
Human Rights
Articles of Confederation
77
The idea that we should have self-government came from what influence?
The Enlightenment
Mayflower Compact
Magna Carta
English Bill of Rights
78
What event happened fourth?
Articles of Confederation
Shay's Rebellion
Declaration of Independence
Constitution ratified
79
What do you call a judge on the Supreme Court?
juror
magistrate
marshal
justice
80
People elect government leaders to make the laws and govern on their behalf is known as...?
individual rights
Free and fair elections
limited government
representative government
81
God is in control and may choose to let certain events happen according to natural laws he has ordained means...
self-government
self-determination
God's submission
God's sovereignty
82
Which phrase does NOT define worldview?
affects emotions and decisions in all areas of your life
combination of beliefs and values that affects your actions
Framework a person uses to make sense of life and the world
revolves around creation, fall, and redemption
83
What principle of government allows people to elect leaders to make laws and govern on their behalf?
free, fair, and competitive elections
Individual rights
limited government
representative government
84
Before you can vote you must...
register to vote
join a political party
take a literacy test
graduate high school
85
Which are 2 types of Authoritarian governments?
foreign; constitutional monarchy
pure democracy; absolute monarchy
absolute monarch; dictatorship
constitutional monarchy; dictatorship
86
The order in which the office of president is filled if it becomes vacant is called what?
veto
presidential succession
order of the president
State of the Union
87
What are the 2 types of democratic governments?
republic and constitutional
foreign and pure
direct and representative
community and individual
88
What do absolute monarchs and dictators have in common?
unlimited power
group control
pure democracy
limited monarchy
89
The first permanent Constitution set up by the Second Continental Congress is called what?
Constitution of the United States
State Sovereignty
Articles of Confederation
Shay's Rebellion
90
The idea that we should have a House of Representatives and Senate came from what influence?
Magna Carta
Mayflower Compact
British Parliament
English Bill of Rights
91
Why is the 4th amendment important?
It deals with state militias and the right to bear arms.
It protects from unreasonable search and seizure.
It protects an accused person from hasty government action.
People accused of a crime have the right to trial by jury.
92
Each state has a total number of electors ...
equal to its number of senators and representatives.
based on voter turnout in previous elections
equal to the number of state legislatures.
equal to each of the other states.
93
What qualifications must a person have to be elected president of the United States?
have been a U.S. resident for 20 years
be at least 45 years old
have been a U.S. resident for 14 years
have a college education
94
What major event caused Congress to ask each state to attend a meeting in Philadelphia?
Boston Tea Party
Shay's Rebellion
State Sovereignty
Taxing of citizens
