Which individual activity is used to directly influence legislative decisions?

gathering signatures for a petition

In modern politics, which represents a basic disagreement between Republicans and Democrats?

the responsibilities of government

In the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution, what is the meaning of the phrase "We the People"?

Gov. gets its power from the people and exists to serve them

Why are citizens obligated to attend jury duty?

to protect the right to be tried by one's peers

Which documents influenced the colonists' views of government?

Magna Carta, Mayflower Compact, Common Sense

Which is a requirement for a person to become a naturalized U.S. citizen?

passing a U.S. history and government exam

Which supports the Anti-Federalists' struggle over ratification of the U.S. Constitution?

The Constitution should protect fundamental rights.

How did the U.S. Constitution solve a problem created by the Articles of Confederation?

It enabled the federal government to collect taxes.

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1
Which individual activity is used to directly influence legislative decisions?
collecting opinions for a yearbook
gathering signatures for a petition
watching political debates on television
discussing political issues at work
2
What constitution was in place during the American Revolution?
Declaration of Independence
Articles of Confederation
U.S. Constitution
Bill of Rights
3
In modern politics, which represents a basic disagreement between Republicans and Democrats?
he legality of the U.S. Constitution
the support for the U.S. military soldier
the frequency of national elections
the responsibilities of government
4
Document? "We hold these truths to be self evident, that all men are created equal"
Declaration of Independence
English Bill of Rights
Articles of Confederation
U.S. Constitution
5
What is NOT a requirement of naturalization?
Read, write, and speak basic English
Receiving a driver's license
Know basic US history and government
Be of good moral charachter
6
In the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution, what is the meaning of the phrase "We the People"?
Gov. gets taxes from the people and exists to support them
Gov. gets its power from the people and exists to serve them
The people express their will by directly creating laws.
The people express their will through political parties.
7
Why are citizens obligated to attend jury duty?
to guarantee court hearings remain public
to guarantee courts provide probable cause
to protect the right to confronts one's accuser
to protect the right to be tried by one's peers
8
What are the names of the two major political parties in the United States today?
Democratic and Republican
Socialist and Republican
Socialist and Libertarian
Democratic and Libertarian
9
Which documents addressed colonial concerns about English policies?
U.S. Constitution
Declaration of Independence
Bill of Rights
Mayflower Compact
10
Which political party's position is represented in the statement?
Democratic
Socialist
Republican
Communist
11
Which Enlightenment idea is represented by the image?
natural law
checks and balances
social contract
separation of powers
12
Which documents influenced the colonists' views of government?
Common Sense, Articles of Confederation,
Magna Carta, Mayflower Compact, Common Sense
Common Sense, Bill of Rights
Magna Carta, Iroquois Constitution, Common Sense
13
Who do lobbyists represent in their attempts to influence government?
military officers
circuit judges
elected officials
interest groups
14
What was NOT a weakness of the Articles of Confederation?
No way to enforce the law
No power to tax
One branch
No way to make laws
15
Which is a requirement for a person to become a naturalized U.S. citizen?
being born to American parents
being born to American parents
working in the U.S. for at least five years
passing a U.S. history and government exam
16
Which supports the Anti-Federalists' struggle over ratification of the U.S. Constitution?
Constitution should prevent the election of bad politicians.
The Constitution should create a strong national government.
The Constitution should protect fundamental rights.
The Constitution should limit state government.
17
What right do citizens have?
voting
owning property
attending public schools
holding a job
18
What was the Anti-Federalists' greatest concern about ratifying the U.S. Constitution?
The lack of a federal court system.
The lack of a federal court system.
The lack of a strong military.
The lack of a bill of rights.
19
Which part of the U.S. Constitution states the six purposes of government?
Preamble
Article IV
Bill of Rights
Article I
20
How did the U.S. Constitution solve a problem created by the Articles of Confederation?
It avoided the issue of states' rights.
It allowed the states to elect representatives.
It enabled the federal government to collect taxes.
It prevented the amendment of federal laws

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