Civics 7th Grade Semester 1 Review

What does an absolute monarchy and an autocracy have in common?

• a single ruler

• a written constitution

• a national court system

• a single legislative house

Where is power concentrated in a unitary system of government?

• a central government

• a dictator

• the military

• state government

Which of these is a requirement for a person to become a naturalized citizen?

• Reaching the age of 18 while living in the US capital (Washington DC)

• Being a legal resident of the US for a least 5 years

• Marrying a US citizen and having a child with that person

• Gaining and maintaining employment in the US for at least 5 years

A citizen received this notice in the mail. What civic responsibility does this notification represent?

• registration to vote

• paying income tax

• appearing for

  jury duty

• getting a

  driver's license

Which describes "concurrent powers"

• Both levels of government allow for the election of judges

• Both levels of government have the power to ratify treaties

• Both levels of government allow for the collection of taxes

• Both levels of government have the power to appoint ambassadors

This passage reflects the influence of which Enlightenment thinker?

• Voltaire

• John Locke

• Thomas Hobbes

• Baron de Montesquieu

Suppose the delegates of the Constitional Convention of 1787 decided to make a constitution that would grand ALL government powers to the office of the President? Which enlightened thinker would be MOST upset due to his belief in separation of powers?

• Voitaire

• John Locke

• Thomas Hobbes

• Baron de Montesquieu

What is the fundamental purposed of government according to the Declaration of Independence?

• provide for the national defense

• protect people's natural rights

• equalize opportunities for all people

• establish a system of free and public education

Which statement best describes a similarity between the state and federal governments under the US Constitution?

Both levels of government ....

• ... allow for the election of judges

• ... have the power to ratify treaties

• ... allow for the collection of taxes

• ... have the power to appoint ambassadors

Whom did King George III blame for starting

the rebellion in the 13 colonies?

• the French

• the colonists

• the colonial leaders

• the British Parliment