Civics SOL Review 1 st 9-weeks. Citizenship: Duties, Rights, and Liberties CE.3 a-e CE.4 a-e Foundations of American Government CE.2 a-c CE.6 c-d.

Civics

SOL Review

1st 9-weeks

Citizenship: Duties, Rights, and LibertiesCE.3 a-eCE.4 a-e

Foundations of American GovernmentCE.2 a-cCE.6 c-d

The ____ amendment states “All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and the state wherein they reside.”

A. 1stB. 5th

C. 14th D. 22nd

C. 14th

One duty of a U.S. citizen is _____.

A. something you must do by lawB. something can choose to doC. something that you want to doD. something you should do

A. something you must do by law

A responsibility of a U.S. citizen is _____.

A. something you are required to do by lawB. something you do voluntarilyC. something you must do or there will be

legal consequencesD. something your parents make you do

B. something you do voluntarily

Which of the following is a duty of a citizen?

A. register and voteB. register for the draftC. respect others' rights to an equal voice in governmentD. serve in voluntary, appointed positions

B. register for the draft

Which of the following is a responsibility of a citizen?

A. influence government by communicating with government officialsB. obey lawsC. pay taxesD. serve in the armed forces if called

A. influence government by communicating with government officials

When taking the citizenship exam, an alien must be able to ______.

A. demonstrate ability to perform basic mathematical functionsB. demonstrate knowledge of American historyC. recite the Pledge of AllegianceD. speak English perfectly

B. demonstrate knowledge of American history

Citizens who do not fulfill their civic duties ___________.

A. aren’t required to by lawB. face legal consequencesC. may fulfill them when they have timeD. may request 1 additional year to fulfill

them

B. face legal consequences

Because so many immigrants have come to our country, we have a ______ population.

A. democraticB. diverseC. republicanD. strange

B. diverse

You are a citizen because ____.

A. you have lived here for more than 10 yearsB. you passed the citizenship examC. you were born hereD. your parents filled out the paperwork

C. you were born here

What are 5 ways that you or your parents could participate in community service.

Volunteer to support democratic institutions Express concern about the welfare of the

community as a whole Help to make the community a good place to

work and live Tutoring Volunteering in nursing homes

Which of the following is not a freedom guaranteed by the first amendment?

A. freedom of religionB. freedom of speechC. freedom from taxesD. freedom of the press

C. freedom from taxes

What First Amendment freedom guarantees that individuals are free to express their opinions and beliefs?A. Freedom of religionB. Freedom of speechC. Freedom of the pressD. Freedom from taxes

B. Freedom of speech

What First Amendment freedom guarantees that government may not establish an official religion, nor endorese, or unduly interfere with the free exercise of religion?

A. Freedom of religionB. Freedom of speechC. Freedom of the pressD. Freedom from taxes

A. Freedom of religion

Which amendment to the Constitution of the United States of America defines citizenship?

A. 1st B. 5th C. 10th

D. 14th

D. 14th

What does the preamble to the Constitution of the United States of America express?

A. Sets forth the goals and purposes of the governmentB. Defines the relationship between national and state governments.C. Explains why the United States became an independent country.D. Explains that the people have the right and power to govern themselves.

A. Sets forth the goals and purposes of the government

Which of the following is NOT a purpose of the U.S. government?

A. To ensure domestic peace

B. To ensure wealth.

C. To establish justice

D. To provide defense.

B. To ensure wealth.

How does the Preamble to the Constitution of the United States of America begin?

A. “To form a more perfect union…”

B. “We the people…”

C. “We are gathered here today…”

D. “Ladies and gentlemen, may I have your attention…”

B. “We the people…”

What fundamental political principle means people are the source of any and all government power?

A. Consent of the governed

B. Limited government

C. Rule of law

D. Separation of powers

A. Consent of the governed

What fundamental political principle means the government is not all-powerful and may do only those things people have given it the power to do?

A. Separation of PowersB. Rule of LawC. Limited GovernmentD. Democracy

C. Limited government

What fundamental political principle means the government and those who govern are bound by the law?

A. Separation of PowersB. Rule of LawC. Limited GovernmentD. Democracy

B. Rule of law

What fundamental political principle means that in a democratic system of government the people rule?

A. TotalitarianB. FederalismC. DictatorshipD. Democracy

D. Democracy

A government where people elect public officeholders to make laws and conduct government business on their behalf is –

A. A totalitarian governmentB. A direct democracyC. A socialist democracyD. A representative government

D. A representative government

What type of political principles define and shape American constitutional government?

A. FundamentalB. RepresentativeC. DemocracyD. Rule of Law

A. Fundamental

Immigration to the United States has led to --

A. Greater turnouts for elections

B. A decrease in federal taxes

C. An increasingly diverse society

D. Fewer citizens owing the U. S. allegiance.

C. An increasingly diverse society.

What does the beginning of the Preamble to the Constitution of the United States of America establish?

A. That the power of government comes from the people

B. That the amendment process is complexC. That the executive branch has the most powerD. That each branch of the government may limit the powers of the other branches

A. That the power of government comes from the people

What type of society requires an active participation of its citizens?

A. representative

B. democratic

C. direct

D. totalitarian

B. Democratic

A ____ is an individual with certain rights and duties under a government and who, by birth or by choice, owes allegiance to that government.

A. patriot

B. Englishman

C. citizen

D. teacher

C. Citizen

All of the following are examples of democratic institutions that a citizen could volunteer for EXCEPT:

A. League of Women Voters

B. American Red Cross

C. Big Brother/Big Sister

D. Full-time job teaching

D. Full-time teaching job

Each of the following is a democratic institution a citizen could volunteer for EXCEPT:

A. environment

B. public health

C. obeying the law

D. education

C. Obeying the law

How does an individual best serve the public good?

A. working at Burger King

B. Playing football at the park

C. hanging out with friends

D. volunteer in your community

D. Volunteer in your community

Obeying federal, state, and local laws is considered every citizen’s - A. duty

B. job

C. responsibility

D. alternative

A. duty

What First Amendment freedom guarantees that the press has the right to gather and publish information, including that which criticizes the government?

A. Freedom of PressB. Freedom of AssemblyC. Freedom of PetitionD. Freedom of Speech

A. Freedom of Press

What First Amendment freedom guarantees that individuals may peacefully gather?


B. Freedom of Assembly

What First Amendment freedom guarantees that individuals have the right to make their views known to public officials?


C. Freedom of Petition

What Amendment to the Constitution of the United States of America extends the due process protection to actions of the states?

A. First

B. Fifth

C. Tenth D. Fourteenth

D. Fourteenth

All of the following are documents that influenced the Constitution of the United States of America EXCEPT:

A. The Virginia Declaration of Rights

B. Articles of Confederation

C. Declaration of Independence D. The Magna Carta

D. The Magna Carta

Which early document stated grievances against the king of Great Britain?

A. The United States Constitution



C. The Declaration of Independence

Which early document declared the colonies independence from Great Britain?

A. The United States Constitution



C. The Declaration of Independence

The Declaration of Independence established the idea that -

A. A country should decide what rights its citizens want

B. All citizens, both men and women, should have the right to vote

C. America should open its doors to all refugees D. All people are equal under the law

D. All people are equal under the law

Which document establishes the structure of the United States government?

A. The United States Constitution including the Bill of Rights



A. The Constitution of the United States of America, including the Bill of Rights

Which early document established the first form of national government for the independent states?





Which early document ensured freedom of religious beliefs and opinions for all the people of Virginia?

A. The Virginia Bill of Rights

B. The Virginia Constitution

C. The Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom D. The Virginia Freedom for all Religions Act

C. The Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom

Which early document served as a model for the Bill of Rights of the Constitution of the United States of America?



C. The Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom D. The Virginia Freedom for all Religions Act


Which early document articulated the rights of Englishmen guaranteed to colonists?



C. The Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom D. Charters of the Virginia Company of London

D. Charters of the Virginia Company of London

The Declaration of Independence affirmed that all men had certain –

A. Civil rights

B. Unalienable rights

C. Voting rights

D. Constitutional rights

B. Unalienable rights

Which early document maintained that major powers resided with individual states?





Which document guarantees equality under the law, protects the fundamental freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly and petition and affirms individual worth and dignity of all people?

A. The United States Constitution including the Bill of RightsB. Articles of ConfederationC. Declaration of IndependenceD. The Magna Carta

A. The United States Constitution, including the Bill of Rights

Which early document led to the writing of the Constitution of the United States of America?



C. Declaration of Independence

D. The Magna Carta


Trustworthiness and HonestyCourteous and RespectfulPractices PatriotismPractices ResponsibilityThe above are all traits that best describe -

A. Juvenile delinquentsB. Traits of a good citizenC. Regulations teachers followD. Civil duties

B. Traits of a good citizen

What system gives each of the three branches of government ways to limit the powers of the other branches?

A. System of checks and balances

B. Democratic action

C. Tyrannical rule

D. Popular sovereignty

A. System of checks and balances

Who powers over the legislative branch by declaring laws unconstitutional?

A. Executive branch

B. Judicial branch

C. Legislative branch

D. Democracy

B. Judicial Branch

Who powers over the legislative branch by vetoing acts of Congress and calling Congress into special session?

A. Executive branch

B. Judicial branch


D. Democracy

A. Executive Branch

What helps to prevent any one branch of government from abusing its power?

A. Separating power among the legislative, executive and judicial branches

B. Keeping each branch in its own building

C. Giving each branch an equal amount of work

D. Voting

A. Separating power among the legislative, executive and judicial branches

Who powers over the executive branch by overriding vetoes and impeaching the President?

A. Executive branch

B. Judicial branch


D. Democracy

C. Legislative Branch

Which of the following BEST describes the amendment process?

A. Interpret and then vote

B. Ratify and then propose

C. Propose and then ratify

D. Vote and then interpret

C. Propose and then ratify

The Constitution has been amended ____ times.

A. 20

B. 23

C. 25

D. 27

D. 27

A formal change to the Constitution is a(n) -

A. Vote

B. Amendment

C. Proposal

D. Interpretation

B. Amendment

Civics SOL Review 1 st 9-weeks. Citizenship: Duties, Rights, and Liberties CE.3 a-e CE.4 a-e Foundations of American Government CE.2 a-c CE.6 c-d.

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