Citizenship
form/system of Government
Enlightenment/Rome and Greece
Obligations/Resp
Ideas of Government
100

Which person is automatically a U.S. citizen?

  •  A. someone who speaks English
  •  B. someone who crosses the U.S. border
  • C. someone who is born in the United States
  • D. someone who marries a U.S. citizen


  • C. someone who is born in the United States


100
  • Which type of government was pioneered in ancient Athens and involves citizens voting on every issue?
  •  A. oligarchy
  • B. direct democracy
  • C. monarchy
  •  D. democratic republic



    • B. direct democracy
100
  • Below is a summary of John Locke’s Second Treatise of Government. John Locke argued that all humans were born with certain natural rights. These rights include the right to life itself, liberty, and the ownership of property. Thomas Jefferson was so influenced by John Locke’s natural rights of  “right to life itself, liberty, and the ownership of property” that he included them in which U.S. document? 
  •  A. Articles of Confederation
  • B. Declaration of Independence
  • C. Federalist Papers
  •  D. Virginia Bill of Rights


  • B. Declaration of Independence


100
  • What is a responsibility of U.S. citizenship?

  • A. voting
  • B. paying taxes
  •  C. public speaking
  •  D. obeying the law


  • A. voting


100

What does “due process of law” mean?


  •  A. how a case progresses through the court system
  •  B. the use of previous cases by a judge to reach a decision
  •  C. how a proposed bill becomes an official law
  • D. standards that must be followed when someone is accused of a crime


  • D. standards that must be followed when someone is accused of a crime


200

Which statement best describes the end result of the naturalization process?

  •  A. A person is able to be elected to public office.
  •  B. A person is able to remain in the United States permanently.
  • C. A person gains all rights and responsibilities of a U.S. citizen.
  • D. A person can pass U.S. citizenship to all of their family members.


  • C. A person gains all rights and responsibilities of a U.S. citizen.


200


  • State-sponsored religion Religious leaders are also political leaders 
  • Encourages political and social unity 
  • Laws are aligned with moral beliefs and values
  •  
  • Based on the list, what form of government is being described?

  •  A. oligarchy
  •  B. monarchy
  •  C. theocracy
  •  D. democracy


  • C. theocracy


200
  • . . . Governments are instituted among men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed—that whenever any form of government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the right of the people to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new government . . .  
  • Which Enlightenment concept does the excerpt describe?

  •  A. natural law
  •  B. democracy
  •  C. separation of powers
  • D. social contract


  • D. social contract


200
  • What are U.S. citizens obligated to do? 

  •  A. be informed
  • B. pay taxes
  • C. run for office
  •  D. vote in elections


  • B. pay taxes


200
  • Which is an example of a person being deprived of their right to due process under the rule of law?
  •  A. being served a warrant to search their property
  •  B. being held in jail until the appointed court date
  • C. being detained without being made aware of their rights
  • D. being arrested for a crime committed in a different state


  • C. being detained without being made aware of their rights


300

    • law of soil
    • law of blood
    • naturalization
  • What is the relationship between the terms in the list?
  •  A. They are protected constitutional rights of U.S. citizens.
  • B. They are ways to obtain U.S. citizenship.
  • C. They are the primary obligations of U.S. citizens.
  •  D. They are legal reasons for revoking U.S. citizenship.


  • B. They are ways to obtain U.S. citizenship.


300
  • In the People’s Republic of China, all leaders come from the Communist Party of China. A smaller, more powerful group of leaders in the Communist Party makes most of the decisions. Leaders in the top-level of the Communist Party often hold important positions in China’s provinces (similar to states) at the same time. Also, leaders of governments in the provinces can often be promoted to higher levels of government. Decisions are made at the top level of government and flow down to the province-level of government. Which system of government does China have? 

  •  A. federal
  • B. unitary
  • C. confederal
  •  D. communal


  • B. unitary


300
  • “. . . that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights; that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.” —Declaration of Independence “The end of law is not to abolish or restrain, but to preserve and enlarge freedom.” —John Locke Which Enlightenment idea is referred to in both quotations?

  •  A. checks and balances
  • B. natural rights
  • C. separation of powers
  •  D. social contract


  • B. natural rights


300
  • ...The greatness of America lies not in being more enlightened than any other nation, but rather in her ability to repair her faults... Source: Public Domain / Project Gutenberg                       Which responsibility of U.S. citizenship best supports the opinion stated by de Toqueville?
  •  A. obeying laws and upholding the Constitution
  •  B. registering for the Selective Service System
  • C. organizing a protest against an unfair law
  • D. joining a religious organization


  • C. organizing a protest against an unfair law


300
  • A man is arrested, sent to jail, told he is guilty of arson, and sentenced to years in prison. There is no trial.   What protection provided by rule of law was not followed in this scenario?

  • A. due process
  • B. representative government
  •  C. double jeopardy
  •  D. free assembly


  • A. due process


400
  • "As more immigrants naturalize, they become involved in the political process and can thus influence policy. In addition to voting and running for office, they become active in political parties and organizations." What conclusion can be drawn from the passage?

  •  A. Naturalized citizens have more interest in politics than native-born citizens.
  •  B. Naturalized citizens have more responsibilities than native-born citizens.
  • C. The naturalization process increases the diversity of ideas in the political system.
  • D. The naturalization process results in more contested elections.


  • C. The naturalization process increases the diversity of ideas in the political system.


400
  • Which scenario describes how a confederal system of government would address the issue of building and improving roads?

  •  A. The national government plans and funds all the roads. They allocate projects to different member states.
  • B. Each member state builds its own roads. They meet together to try to work out a plan that all agree to for roads that go from one state to another.
  • C. Each member state builds its own roads within the state. The national government plans and builds roads between the states.
  •  D. The people in each town and village across the nation build the roads. They work together on a voluntary basis.


  • B. Each member state builds its own roads. They meet together to try to work out a plan that all agree to for roads that go from one state to another.


400
  • How was democracy in ancient Greece different from democracy in the Roman Republic and the United States? 

  •  A. Greece had representative democracy.
  •  B. Greece had a written constitution.
  • C. Greece had direct democracy.
  • D. Greece had secret ballot voting.


  • C. Greece had direct democracy.


400
  • Pay taxes Obey laws Serve on a jury when summoned Register with the Selective Service What would be the most likely outcome if only a small portion of citizens fulfilled these obligations?  

  •  A. The country would be more prosperous since people had more money.
  • B. The country would be unable to defend itself against a foreign attack.
  • C. The government would grow too strong and evolve into a monarchy.
  •  D. The government would remove some obligations to make it easier for citizens to participate.


  • B. The country would be unable to defend itself against a foreign attack.


400
  • Which scenario implies that a country does not have a strong rule of law?

  • A. Government officials cannot be prosecuted.
  • B. Capital punishment is used for serious crimes.
  •  C. All citizens are punished harshly for minor offenses.
  •  D. Individuals found guilty can appeal their sentences.


  • A. Government officials cannot be prosecuted.


500

Laura was born in France and lived in France until she moved to the U.S. at age 21.At age 25, Laura used her U.S.passport to travel to Morocco on vacation.-------------------------- Why did Laura use a U.S.passport to travel?

A. Laura was a resident alien of the U.S. 

B. Laura was a resident national of the U.S. 

C. Laura was a U.S.citizen by the law of soil. 

D. Laura was a U.S.citizen by the law of blood

D. Laura was a U.S.citizen by the law of blood

500

The world wide soccer tournament held every four years is called the “WorldCup”. Countries compete to host the World Cup because it brings income, tourism, and positive media attention to the host country. International attention was directed at the World Cup organization because the head of the country selected to host the World Cup in 2022 was accused of bribery and corruption in the host nation selection process. Which form of government is most likely to hold a leader accountable for the action described in this scenario? 

A. republic B. oligarchy C. monarchy D. autocracy

A. republic

500

The body politic is formed by a voluntary association of individuals; …. which the whole people covenants with each citizen and each citizen with the whole people that all shall be governed by certain laws for the common good. 

Which principle expressed in this statement influenced the Founding Fathers when they wrote the Constitution? 

A. separation of powers 

B. social contract 

C. rule of law 

D. natural law

B. social contract 

500
  • This is a scenario about citizen action. Yuzhe lives near a park with a children’s playground, a running track, and a dog park. After the heavy winter snow melts, he notices a lot of litter on the ground. How can Yuzhe best take action for the common good in his local community? 

  •  A. Sue individual dog owners and runners in local courts.
  •  B. Write a letter to the President demanding strict fines for littering.
  •  C. Petition local council members to ban dogs from community dog parks.
  • D. Organize a trash cleanup and recruit volunteers to make “no littering” signs.


  • D. Organize a trash cleanup and recruit volunteers to make “no littering” signs.


500

We the People of the United States…do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America. Based on this passage, which foundational principle is being described?

A. ruleoflaw 

B. dueprocessoflaw 

C. limitedgovernment 

D. equalityofmankind

C. limitedgovernment 

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