Unit 1 Test Review - Civics

A function of the ​ (a)   system in America is to fulfill the ​ (b)   ​ (c)   of a ​ (d)   by a jury.

• jury
• constitutional
• guarantee
• trial

Aliens, or people in the United States who are citizens of another country, cannot do what?​ (a)  

• vote
• own a home
• hold a job
• receive medical care

Throughout the history of the United States, what role has religion played in determining a person's right to vote?

What system of government is the United States of America?

• dictatorship
• monarchy
• communism
• representative democracy

What is the best definition of Federalism?

• A system of government in which power is divided equally among all citizens
• A system of government in which power is divided between a federal level and the state level

• A system of government in which power is held by a single individual
• A system of government in which power is concentrated in a central authority

The ​ (a)   is characterized as ​ (b)   being very ​ (c)   , meaning a lot is left ​ (d)   to ​ (e)   .

• Constitution
• not
• detailed
• open
• interpretation

Under the U.S. form of government, the ​ (a)   govern themselves through the officials they elect.

• people
• states
• congressmen
• governors

What does a Constitution do?

• Gives the job description for a president.

• Establishes the basic principles, rights, and laws of a nation or organization.

• Is a complete list of all the laws of a country.

• Lists the punishments for breaking the law.

The main purpose of a census is to

• track economic trends
• determine political affiliations
• monitor public health
• find size of a state's population

A legally recognized member of a country is a(n)

• citizen
• tourist
• immigrant
• resident