Civics and Economics Review

1.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Which power did the Articles of Confederation deny the national government?

levy taxes

print money

declare war

establish a postal system

2.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Which of the following was a weakness of the Articles of Confederation?

The national government had no army.

The national government had no power to tax.

The national government had no system of courts.

The national government had no executive branch.

3.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Which principle of the Declaration of Independence does this excerpt most directly reflect?
"when the government is dissolved, the people are at liberty to provide for themselves"

government should be created by the people and for the people

all people are equal and should be treated as such by the law

government must implement a system of checks and balances

representation in the legislature should be based on a two-house system

4.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Which of the following Enlightenment principles influenced the US system of government?

separation of powers

checks and balances

popular sovereignty

all of the above

5.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Which event best explains what the Federalist Papers were intended to support?

the regulation of slavery in western territories

the ratification of the U.S. Constitution

the drafting of the Declaration of Independence

6.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Which event best explains what the Federalist Papers were intended to support?

the regulation of slavery in western territories

the ratification of the U.S. Constitution

the drafting of the Declaration of Independence

the annexation of the Louisiana Territory

7.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

"The Executive not only dispenses the honors, but holds the sword of the community. The legislature not only commands the purse, but prescribes the rules by which the duties and rights of every citizen are to be regulated. The judiciary, on the contrary, has no influence over either the sword or the purse"
What principle is this?

federalism

republicanism

limited government

separation of powers

8.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

According to the Declaration of Independence, which of the following is an unalienable right?

rule by democracy

expression of ideas

pursuit of happiness

freedom to worship

9.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

One of the decisions reached at the Constitutional Convention in 1787 was that representation and voting in the House of Representatives would be based on population. Which statement best explains a reason for this decision?

guaranteed the southern states a larger representation than the northern states.

addressed the concerns of larger states about equal representation in the Senate.

satisfied supporters of universal suffrage because everyone would be represented.

ensured that the legislative branch would be more powerful than the other branches.

10.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

The 26th Amendment guarantees the right to vote for all citizens over the age of 18.

The amendment was adopted because three-fourths of the states ratified it.

The amendment only needs to be observed in the forty-two states that ratified it.

The states that didn’t ratify the amendment became states only after the amendment passed.

The eight states that didn’t ratify the amendment already had laws giving citizens under 18 the right to vote.

11.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

What legal doctrine did the Marbury v. Madison decision establish?

Judicial Review

Due Process

Eminent Domain

Popular Sovereignty

12.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Based on the U.S. Constitution, which action is a reserved power?

establishing immigration policy and the naturalization process

printing currency and regulating the circulation of money

deploying military troops during times of war

establishing requirements for acquiring a driver’s license

13.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Which role was the President fulfilling when he signed NAFTA?

chief legislator because he wrote the bill

chief of party because the Republicans supported the treaty

chief of state because he supported national values

chief diplomat because the treaty addressed U.S. foreign policy

14.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Schenck v. US
Korematsu v. US
The above Supreme Court cases all dealt with which of the following issues?

The 1st Amendment was created to protect political speech.

A speech discussing unpopular topics could be restricted.

The government could limit certain freedoms during times of war.

The 14th Amendment was created to protect federal power.

15.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Which statement best describes the effect of the 14th Amendment?

Technical barriers to voter registration were eliminated.

New practices of representative apportionment were created.

Civil liberties were applied at the local level.

New criteria for citizenship were applied nationwide.

16.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

A senator can delay a bill from reaching the next step in the process by...

initiating a filibuster.

using veto power to overturn the bill.

referring the bill to the judicial branch.

impeaching the president.

17.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Which phrase best explains the role of a conference committee in the lawmaking process?

proposing a bill

drafting a bill

revising a bill

vetoing a bill

18.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

The statement, “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion or prohibiting the free exercise thereof,” is found in which document?

Emancipation Proclamation

Declaration of Independence

U.S. Bill of Rights

Compromise of 1850

19.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

" The city of New London used its power of eminent domain to seize private property for development. The property owners sued, stating their constitutional rights had been violated. The Supreme Court ruled in favor of the city."
Which aspect of the U.S. Constitution did the city use to justify its action?

the limitations of Congress listed in Article I

the rights provided by the 1st Amendment

the creation of a legal system found in Article III

the provisions of the 5th Amendment

20.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

What is the main goal of political parties?

to fund national opinion polls

to determine voter qualifications

to advance the goals of their constituencies

to foster cooperation between opposing parties

21.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Which of the following amendments expanded suffrage?

15th

19th

17th

all of the above

22.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Which scenario represents an opportunity for citizens to participate in political party activities?

voting in a presidential election

becoming a delegate to a national convention

participating in a charitable organization

donating money to an interest group

23.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

• Serve on a jury
• Vote in elections
• Obey all laws
These actions are all examples of

democratic legislation.

unalienable rights.

political obligations.

civic responsibilities.

24.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Which goal were these amendments meant to reinforce?
13th
14th
15th

equality of social classes

expansion of states’ rights

promotion of public education

expansion of democracy

25.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Which statement best describes the effect of a third party candidate on the 1992 presidential election?

He played a minor role in the presidential decision.

His candidacy drew votes away from the incumbent.

His candidacy altered the campaign strategies in Democratic states.

He influenced the nomination process at the Republican convention.

26.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

The main reason states such as California, Florida, and New York have significant influence on presidential elections is because they have

distinct cultures.

large populations.

early party primaries.

ideal locations for campaigning.

27.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Which of the following can the US use as part of its foreign policy strategies?

cultural exchange

economic sanctions

military intervention

all of the above

28.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Why would the U.S. government seek to limit the development of business monopolies?

to guarantee low prices

to encourage competition

to increase production levels

to improve hiring practices

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