Civic Literacy Practice Exam 1

Which point of view is reflected in Common Sense?

• The monarchy creates limited government

• The monarchy supports self-government

• Representatives should be appointed

• Representatives should be elected

Which is a core theme of the Federalist Papers?

• The proposed Bill of Rights should be ratified

• State governments should have greater say in decisions of the federal government

• Federal action should require approval by a majority of the states

• The proposed Constitution should be ratified

How did the holding in the United States Supreme Court case Miranda v Arizona (1966) impact criminal defendants?

• It established that defendants had the right to counsel

• It established that defendants were protected against self-incrimination

• It established that defendants had freedom of speech

• It established that defendants had the right to a speedy trial.

Which of the following documents provided a rationale for the Declaration of Independence?

• Bill of Rights

• U.S. Constitution

• Common Sense

• Federalist Papers

What is the minimum number of members of the U.S. House of Representatives representing each state?

• one

• two

• four

• three

Who signs proposed bills into federal law?

• the President

• the Speaker of the House

• the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

• the Majority Leader of the Senate

Which right from the English Bill of Rights is reflected in the Constitution's first amendment?

• 'election of members... ought to be free"

• "to petition the king"

• "may have arms for their defense"

• "excessive bail ought not to be required"

Which of the following documents provided an outline for a state-centered government?

• Federalist Papers

• Articles of Confederation

• Bill of Rights

• Common Sense

What is one right included in the First Amendment?

• legal representation

• bear arms

• jury trial

• free speech

What is the highest federal court in the United States?

• the Circuit Court

• the District Court

• the Supreme Court

• the Court of Appeals