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- 1. Multiple Choice
what is the responsibility of a us citizen?
Serve in a Jury When Called Upon
defend the constitution
respect the beliefs, and rights of others.
Vote in elections
- 2. Multiple Choice
The United States has a type of government known as a democratic republic. This is different from a direct democracy in that
only people from a small, rich minority are allowed to vote.
people vote for officials who represent them in government.
people vote directly on issues to voice their opinion.
political parties try to get support from a majority of the people.
- 3. Multiple Choice
What characteristic has to be present for a government to be an oligarchy?
one leader with al the power
rule by a small group of people
religious leaders control government
people vote on all matters
- 4. Multiple Choice
A direct democracy is similar to a representative democracy because both forms of government
allow citizens to vote in elections.
do not protect the rights of the citizens
have leaders with unlimited powers.
are led by a single ruler.
- 5. Multiple Choice
Socialist and communist countries are alike because they both
are governed by a representative government
have many citizens who participate directly in the government.
are highly unstable forms of government that frequently collapse
have governments that are highly involved in the economy.
- 6. Multiple Choice
Which of these would have been supported by a Federalist?
state currency
a bill of rights
a strong president
direct democracy
- 7. Multiple Choice
What is the main purpose of a special interest group?
to raise campaign funds to help a particular candidate
to inform citizens about the current public policy issues
to serve as members of a presidential campaign
to influence legislators in favor of one particular issue
- 8. Multiple Choice
Before a bill becomes a law, it must be evaluated by
the legislative branch and executive branch.
the judicial branch and the Supreme Court.
the House of Representatives and courts.
both major political parties within the Senate.
- 9. Multiple Choice
Which of the following goals is stated in the Preamble to the United States Constitution?
to repay debts
to educate children
to establish justice
to protect workers
- 10. Multiple Choice
The Articles of Confederation gave the most political power to the
individual states.
national military.
president.
central government.
- 11. Multiple Choice
How do citizens participate in a representative government?
They overthrow the king or queen.
They vote for leaders in elections.
They control the president's decisions.
They write bills that become laws.
- 12. Multiple Choice
What is the primary difference between a citizen and a non-citizen?
Citizens can own vehicles; non-citizens cannot.
Citizens can go to school; non-citizens cannot.
Citizens have lots of money; non-citizens do not.
Citizens have political rights; non-citizens do not.
- 13. Multiple Choice
How is law used to manage conflict, protect individual rights, and serve the common good in American society?
Laws set guidelines and limit areas of uncertainty.
Laws encourage lawsuits between people.
Laws forbid conflict of any sort in society.
Laws keep power in the hands of a few people.
- 14. Multiple Choice
Which is the best example of American citizens defending our nation from threats to national security?
joining the armed forces
voting in elections
participating in jury duty
keeping informed on issues
- 15. Multiple Choice
In order to have a government that adequately represents the people, citizens of the United States must exercise their right to
bear arms.
have a trial by jury.
vote in elections.
assemble.
- 16. Multiple Choice
Which local government agency would Derek complain to about potholes on the streets near his house?
city council
school board
homeowner's association
police station
- 17. Multiple Choice
A group of volunteers wants to advertise the dogs available for adoption at the local pound. Which of these would be the best outlet for the volunteers to use in raising awareness of the pound and the adoptable dogs?
the high school student council
the local newspaper
BestBuy
a special interest group
- 18. Multiple Choice
Which reason best explains why Anti-Federalists argued for the Bill of Rights?
They wanted protections against tyranny of state governments.
They wanted protections against tyranny of the central government.
They wanted the document to resemble the British constitution.
They wanted to reduce factions between Federalists and Anti-Federalists.
- 19. Multiple Choice
In the early United States, which term was used to describe someone who favored a strong central government?
Federalist
Totalitarian
Centralist
Republican
- 20. Multiple Choice
What was the purpose of Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay in writing The Federalist Papers?
They were arguing in favor of independence for each state.
they wanted to increase support for ratification of the Constitution.
They were arguing in favor of independence for each state.
They were explaining the reasons to amend the Articles of Confederation.
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