Cycle 1 Civics Review Question Preview (ID: 52852)


Cycle 1 Review, Philosophers, Feds/Antifeds, Mayflower, Magna Carta, Colonial Concerns. TEACHERS: click here for quick copy question ID numbers.

The Democrats and Republicans disagree on issues like foreign policy, education, healthcare, and the environment. Where can you find these differences of opinion between the parties?
a) political platform
b) political center
c) political majority
d) political spectrum

What amendment says that all persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are automatic citizens of the United States and the state where they reside?
a) 1st
b) 5th
c) 10th
d) 14th

What principle in the Constitution influenced the way other countries have written their constitution?
a) elastic clause
b) separation of powers
c) articles of the constitution
d) I am not sure

Why is an amendment process to change the U.S. Constitution important to have?
a) it makes sure all revisions to the document are in the nation's best interest
b) to guarantee every member of congress gets a vote
c) to secure veto powers
d) I do not know

What impact did the writings of Baron Montesquieu have on the Founding Fathers of the American political system?
a) They kept a monarchical system of government.
b) They created a representative system of government.
c) They guaranteed each citizen the right to a trial by jury.
d) They separated the powers of government into three branches.

What is true of the two political groups after the Articles of Confederation?
a) Federalist were for the Constitution as is, Antifederalists were for the Articles of Confederation.
b) Federalist supported instituting a King, while Antifederalists supported voting for presidents.
c) Antifederalist were for the Constitution, but Federalists were against the Constitution, requiring state's rights.
d) Federalist were for the Constitution as is, while Antifederalists were against the Constitution, requiring Bill of rights

Based on the passage, why did the Anti-Federalists support the inclusion of a bill of rights?
a) To give unlimited powers to the federal government.
b) To limit the power of the federal government.
c) To give unlimited powers to the people.
d) To limit protection of the people.

John Locke believed the social contract protected natural rights how?
a) it destroys the rule of law
b) the government will protect our rights if we give up certain freedoms
c) it grants freedom from England
d) it makes a strong national government

Which contains ideas from the Mayflower Compact?
a) The colonists declared their independence from English rule.
b) A group of early colonists declared their alliance with Parliament against the king.
c) The king agreed not to collect new taxes without the approval of Parliament.
d) A group of early colonists agreed to form their own community and to obey their own laws.

In Mexico, power is shared between the national government, 31 state governments, and Mexico City. Which type of government system does Mexico have?
a) Unitary
b) Federal
c) Confederal
d) Parliamentary

If someone wanted to increase voter participation based on trends in certain groups, who should be encouraged to vote in larger numbers?
a) the elderly
b) the business owners
c) early 20-something year olds
d) superheroes

What are paths a permanent resident could take to become naturalized?
a) Marry a citizen, Work permit, Join the military, Live in the U.S. for 5 years
b) Have a child born Jus Soli, Work permit, Adopt a citizen child, Live in the U.S. for 5-10 years
c) Take a citizenship test, vote in federal elections, take an oath, pay taxes
d) Have a citizen parent, Purchase citizenship, Be born in the U.S., Live in the U.S. for 3-5 years

Which weakness of the Articles of Confederation was corrected by the authors of the Constitution?
a) No state governments
b) No elected representatives
c) No national court system
d) No relations with foreign nations

Which of the following was a result of Shays’ Rebellion?
a) The national government enacted debt relief.
b) Great Britain threatened the United States with war.
c) There was increased government regulation of trade.
d) Many Americans demanded a revision of the Articles of Confederation.

What is the first step in amending the U.S. Constitution?
a) Special conventions in three-fourths of the states approve the amendment.
b) A majority of voters approve the amendment in a national election.
c) Two-thirds of both houses of Congress propose the amendment.
d) Three-fourths of the state legislatures ratify the amendment.

Montesquieu’s idea that no single branch of government should be more powerful than another influenced the founding of the U.S. What characteristic of U.S. government was developed from this belief?
a) natural law
b) rule of law
c) social contract
d) separation of powers

Passage from John Locke “When the legislators take away and destroy the property of the people, they put themselves in a state of war with the people, who are thereupon freed from any further obedience.” How did this idea influence the Founders?
a) They chose to remain loyal to the King of England
b) They decided to rebel against the British government
c) They decided to create a system of checks and balances
d) They decided to separate the powers of government among three branches

Which idea is from the Magna Carta?
a) The people should be completely free from the government.
b) The people should support a strong central government.
c) The government should give people a fair trial with due process.
d) The government should have unlimited power to tax.

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