Civics Mini-Assessment 2 Review

Civics 1

100

The Republican Party was the major political party established to...

oppose the expansion of slavery into western territories.

200

Who were the grievances of the Declaration addressed to?

King George the III (Great Britain)

300

Oh no...

Minus 200 points.

400

Colonists' famous slogan...

"No taxation without representation"

500

Name one of the Federalists.

James Madison and Alexander Hamilton

Civics 2

100

Power is divided between the legislative, executive, and judicial branches

Separation of Powers

200

What is the 12 amendment?

Requiring electors to cast separate votes for president and vice president.

300

How many electoral votes are needed to win presidency?

270

400

Qualifications for the U.S. Senate:

• requires candidates to be at least 30 years old
• A U.S. citizen for at least 9 years
• Resident of the state they represent at the time of the election

500

Stop being so greedy...

Lose all your points.

Civics 3

100

Why are free and fair elections important to a democratic society?

• they establish trust in institutions,
• protect minority rights
• prevent leaders from acting without restraint.

200

This group of people believed in a strong central government...

Federalists

300

Not again...

Plus 300 points.

400

This group of people believed the Articles of Confederation only needed to have changes. They opposed a strong central government.

Anti-Federalist

500

Grievances of the colonists against Britain:

(Must state the main ones Ms. Ortega taught)

Taxation without representation

Limiting judicial powers (the king took away the colonists’ right to trial by jury)

Quartering Troops

Dissolving legislature

Civics 4

100

What are natural rights in the declaration of independence?

Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

200

A system in which each branch of the government is able to limit the power of the other two branches.

Checks and Balances

300

The Bill of Rights protects:

Individual liberties.

400

To be eligible to serve as president of the United States, a candidate must meet three constitutional requirements...

•  Must be a natural-born citizen of the United States.
• Age: Must be at least 35 years old
• Residency: Must have been a resident within the United States for at least 14 years.

500

Oh M Gee!!!

Plus 200 points.

Civics Bonus

100

Introduction to the Declaration of Independence ...

Preamble.

200

What was the United States first constitution?

The Articles of Confederation.

300

Idea that power lies with the people

Popular Sovereignty

400

Might as well quit now...

Plus 300 points.

500

Weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation:  

(Must state the ones Ms. Ortega taught)

• 1.No Power to tax
• 2.No Power to regulate trade
• 3.No draft or military enforcement
• 4.No executive or judicial branch
• 5.Unanimous vote requirement for amendments (approval from all 13 states)