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- 1. Multiple Choice
State governments can take actions that go against the laws of the national government.
True
False
- 2. Multiple Choice
In the U.S., people are living longer and having fewer children.
True
False
- 3. Multiple Choice
The government of the United States is a dictatorship.
True
False
- 4. Multiple Choice
In a direct democracy, citizens choose a smaller group to represent them in making laws and governing on their behalf.
True
False
- 5. Multiple Choice
It is against the law for an employer to hire illegal aliens.
True
False
- 6. Multiple Choice
It is not required for all adult citizens to serve jury duty when called.
True
False
- 7. Multiple Choice
Most states legally require you to attend school until the age of 16.
True
False
- 8. Multiple Choice
One of our civic responsibilities is to be informed.
True
False
- 9. Multiple Choice
The government exists to serve you
True
False
- 10. Multiple Choice
A government that is controlled by one person is called a(n)…
democracy
oligarchy
republic
dictatorship
- 11. Multiple Choice
How may a person be a United States citizen?
They must be native-born
They must through the naturalization process
Everyone who lives in this country must apply for citizenship at the age of 21
They may be native-born or go through naturalization.
- 12. Multiple Choice
All of the following are major functions of our government EXCEPT to…
make laws
control the lives of the people
provide services
maintain order
- 13. Multiple Choice
The level of government with the highest level of authority is…
the national government.
the state governments.
local governments.
equal among all levels.
- 14. Multiple Choice
Besides making laws to benefit the country, the national government also…
provides a framework for citizenship.
tells the states what the speed limit should be in every city.
has no authority over its citizens.
authorizes local school board decisions.
- 15. Multiple Choice
Which term best describes the type of government in the United States?
Representative democracy
Direct democracy
Dictatorship
Anarchy
- 16. Multiple Choice
Americans can influence their government through all of the following ways EXCEPT…
voting to elect representatives to Congress.
sponsoring a bill in front of the US Congress.
voting in presidential elections.
joining a political party, like the Republicans or the Democrats.
- 17. Multiple Choice
Which of the following would NOT be an American citizen?
Jane, born in Japan to American parents in the military
Maria, born in the United States to legal aliens from Mexico
Pierre, born in the U.S. while his father served as the ambassador from France
Cara, born in the U.S. to Ann (an American citizen by birth) and Carlo (a legal alien from Italy)
- 18. Multiple Choice
A naturalized citizen may do all of the following EXCEPT…
vote.
run for most political offices.
work or go to school.
serve as U.S. President
- 19. Multiple Choice
How long must a legal alien live in the U.S. before they can go through the naturalization process?
one year
ten years
Three years if married to a citizen; 5 if not.
There is no limit
- 20. Multiple Choice
How often is a census taken?
Every year
Every 5 Years
Every 10 Years
As needed
- 21. Multiple Choice
A representative democracy is also referred to as a(n)…
oligarchy
anarchy
monarchy
republic
- 22. Multiple Choice
Which statement is NOT correct?
There are more women in the workforce today than there were 50 years ago.
People are living longer, resulting in a larger elderly population.
People are having more children than they did 50 years ago.
People are moving from the larger cities to the suburban areas.
- 23. Multiple Choice
Agreeing to abide by what most people want is the principle of…
Majority Rule
Popular Sovereignty
Natural Rights
Anarchy
- 24. Multiple Choice
All of the following are characteristics of democracy EXCEPT…
free and open elections.
voting by secret ballot.
legal requirements are kept to a minimum.
everyone must keep their political views secret.
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