U. S. Government/Quiz

This quiz requires background knowledge, and not a lot of dependance on some of the pages of this project. This is mainly for 7th grade civics (advanced history) to take and practice before an actual Civics SOL. It is suggested to shuffle the questions but is not mandatory for you to do so. If you cheat, that is on you, and not any problem on us. This is also more Virginia related than any other state. Good luck!

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1 Which one of these definitions define a political principal?

	"We the people", in the Declaration of Independence, shows that the government's source of power comes from the people.
	In a democratic system of government, the people rule.
	In a dictatorship, the dictator rules.
	Establish justice
	From a union

2 Limited government: the government and those who are govern are bound by the law.

	TRUE.
	FALSE.

3 Consent of the governed: People are the source of any and all governmental power

	TRUE.
	FALSE.

4 What Amendment defines citizenship?

	5th Amendment
	14th Amendment
	16th Amendment
	19th Amendment

5 How does one obtain citizenship?

	Through due process
	Naturalization: Must demonstrate knowledge of American history, be able to speak English fluently.
	Naturalization: Must demonstrate knowledge of American history, be able to speak and write English fluently.

6 What does the U.S. constitution of the US begin with?

	We, people
	We, the people
	The people
	Has not?

7  

A citizen obeying the law, he/she is fulfilling a

8  

A citizen keeping informed of current issues, he/she is fulfilling a

9  

Responding other's right in government, he/she is fulling a

10  

Registering and voting, participating in campaigns, and influencing government by communicating with government officials... these are not

11  

Obeying laws, paying taxes, serving in the armed forces when called, and serving on a jury/witness in court if called... these are

12  

Volunteer to support democratic institutions [way to participate in community service/good personal traits]

13  

Expressing concerns about the welfare of the community as a whole is a citizen's [way to participate in community service/good personal traits]

14 Click the correct answers that are personal traits of a good citizen

	Paying taxes
	Keeping informed regarding current issues
	Trustworthiness and honesty
	Responsibility, accountability, and self-reliance
	Respecting other's rights to equal voice in government election
	Obeying laws
	Patriotism
	Respect for the law

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Directions: Here, there will be a slash to separate the two questions, you have to find which document has one of these characteristics... your answer should be [document]/[document]. Remember to use uppercase when appropriate!

Established first form of national government for independent states/Served as a model for the bill of rights

16  

Directions: Here, there will be a slash to separate the two questions, you have to find which document has one of these characteristics... your answer should be [document]/[document]. Remember to use uppercase when appropriate!

Freedom of religious beliefs and opinions/Rights of Englishman guaranteed to colonists

17  

Directions: Here, there will be a slash to separate the two questions, you have to find which document has one of these characteristics... your answer should be [document]/[document]. Remember to use uppercase when appropriate!

Led to the US constitution/Affirms individual worth and dignity of all people and protects the fundamental freedoms

18  

Directions: Here, there will be a slash to separate the two questions, you have to find which document has one of those characteristics that are listed: [characteristic]/[characteristic]... your answer should be [document]/[document]. Remember to use uppercase when appropriate!

Grievances against king of Great Britain and declared the colonies free from Great Britain/Protects the fundamental freedoms

19  

Directions: Here, there will be a slash to separate the two questions, you have to find which document has one of these characteristics... your answer should be [document]/[document]. Remember to use uppercase when appropriate!

Served as a model for the Bill of Rights/Major power resided with the states, and a weak central government

20  

Directions: Here, there will be a slash to separate the four questions, you have to find which document has one of these characteristics... your answer should be [document]/[document]/[document]/[document]. Remember to use uppercase when appropriate!

Affirms individual worth and dignity of all people/Led to the writing of the US Constitution/Affirmed certain unalienable rights/Guarantees equality under the law with majority rule and the minority's rights protected

21 Write in the rights of citizens in the blank [Have to include "Freedom of [right]"

#: Individuals may peacefully gather (example: protest):

#: Individuals are free to express their opinions and beliefs:

#: Individuals have the right to make their views known to public officials:

#: Government may not establish a religion, nor endorse one (have favor towards), or interfere with the free exercise of religion

22 What freedom of right is not listed above?

23 What is the definition of the citizen right that was omitted in 21?

	Free to express their opinions and beliefs.
	The press has the right to gather and publish information, and criticize the government
	Individuals may peacefully loot homes

24 Which amendment extended due process protection against state/local governments?

	5th Amendment
	16th Amendment
	14th Amendment
	41st Amendment

25 What is so great about the 14th amendment?

	Increased the right to vote for all adult citizens, regardless of race/color
	Defines citizenship, extends due process protection against state/local governments
	Allowed women citizenship and to vote
	Freed slaves

26 What amendment prohibited national government form acting in an unfair manner?

	17th
	14th
	5th