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Social Studies, History
7th
grade
Assessment of Civics Knowledge (Practice - 2nd half)
20 questions
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- 1. Multiple Choice
The primary purpose of the civil rights movement was to
encourage civic participation among immigrants.
oppose the Vietnam War.
obtain equal protection of the laws for African Americans.
ensure that public schools remain segregated.
- 2. Multiple Choice
Citizens who put the common good above their own selfish interests demonstrate
democracy.
separation of powers.
balance of powers.
civic virtue.
- 3. Multiple Choice
What is the main purpose of the police chief’s announcement?
To promote the city to the attendants
To discourage people from attending the event
To communicate behavioral expectations for participants
To share information about the schedule of events with the public
- 4. Multiple Choice
Since the emergence of the Internet, political campaigns have used communication techniques such as e-mail, social networking, and Web-based advertising to mobilize support and spread information about candidates for public office. Which statement describes the most likely disadvantage of the emergence of the Internet for political campaigns?
It has led to an increase in the cost of running for public offices.
It has led to a decline in candidate debates and public forums.
It has made it easier for false information about candidates to influence the public.
It has made it more difficult for candidates to meet with voters in person.
- 5. Multiple Choice
Why is this type of media politically effective?
Urgent classified instructions can be sent to government employees.
Long detailed explanations can be shared with select journalists.
Misleading unsigned messages can be mailed to popular elected officials.
Direct public communication can be sent to large numbers of people.
- 6. Multiple Choice
Read the following excerpt from the Declaration of Independence, which was written by Thomas Jefferson in 1776.“That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed. . . .” How did this idea impact American political history?
It prompted Parliament to release the American colonies from British control.
It led other American patriots to write a response to Jefferson, and to disagree with his ideas.
It led American colonists to demand a representative government, and to revolt against British rule.
It prompted American political thinkers to demand a government with stronger control over its people.
- 7. Multiple Choice
Why was the Bill of Rights originally written?
to abolish slavery
to protect individual liberties
to establish universal suffrage
to declare independence from Great Britain
- 8. Multiple Choice
Which of the following occurred as a result of contact between European colonists and Native Americans?
Most Native Americans learned to farm.
Many Native Americans died from European diseases.
Most Europeans learned to tame and ride the wild horses.
Many Europeans chose to live with the Native Americans.
- 9. Multiple Choice
During World War I, the United States government produced propaganda posters for a variety of purposes. One such poster is shown. In creating this poster, what was the U.S. government’s primary goal?
to encourage citizens to serve on juries
to encourage citizens to vote in elections
to encourage citizens to enlist in the military
to encourage citizens to respect others’ property rights
- 10. Multiple Choice
The following is the text of the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.”
Why is this portion of the Bill of Rights significant?
It prevents people from criticizing the government.
It prevents newspapers from criticizing the government.
It allows a government to create or support any religion.
It allows people to protest in public against the government.
- 11. Multiple Choice
Why is Rosa Parks considered the “mother” of the civil rights movement?
She became a prominent civil rights organizer after President Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act.
She began the first boycott addressing civil rights.
She became a symbol of violent protest in America.
She supported President Johnson’s efforts to end poverty.
- 12. Multiple Choice
The symbolism in this illustration is used to celebrate
the founding of the nation.
the election process.
the spreading of democracy.
the two-party system.
- 13. Multiple Choice
The Pennsylvania colony has been described as a “melting pot.” Which answer best explains what “melting pot” means?
The colony had mostly English settlers.
Many different ethnic groups settled there.
Settlements were located close to native groups.
The colony allowed only Quakers to serve in government.
- 14. Multiple Choice
In 1754, Ben Franklin had this famous cartoon printed in The Pennsylvania Gazette. Which important idea does this cartoon express?
The colonies should unite in order to survive.
The federal government should form an army.
The colonists should be free to form a new government.
There should be several independent branches of government.
- 15. Multiple Choice
A government which is formed around an individual with absolute power is a(n):
monarchy.
dictatorship.
confederation.
oligarchy.
- 16. Multiple Choice
What is the basic purpose of all governments?
To control people, states and communities
To protect the rights and security of the citizens
To regulate commerce and wealth
To unite citizens under a supreme authority
- 17. Multiple Choice
What are the three main branches of government?
Executive, Legislative, Judicial
Executive, Legislative, President
Congress, President, Senate
Legislative, Supreme Court, House of Representatives
- 18. Multiple Choice
The image below is a cartoon about the ratification of the United States Constitution. For the Constitution to take effect, nine states had to ratify (agree to) the Constitution.
Based on the cartoon, which statement about Pennsylvania and the new national government is correct?
Pennsylvanians refused to ratify the Constitution.
Pennsylvanians were divided over the new Constitution.
Pennsylvania was the second state to ratify the Constitution.
Pennsylvania was the last state to ratify the new Constitution.
- 19. Multiple Choice
Which document defines the current structure of our federal government?
the Constitution
the Great Charter
the Articles of Confederation
the Declaration of Independence
- 20. Multiple Choice
Which document established the United States’ first government?
the Bill of Rights
the Articles of Confederation
the Declaration of Independence
the Virginia Declaration of Rights
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