Civics Quiz

What is the 'Democratic principle'?

• The basic rules and ideas of democracy

• The principle of separation of powers

• The principle of rule by a king

• The principle of military rule

What is a 'Republic'?

• A country ruled by a king

• A country governed by elected representatives

• A self-governing city-state

• A military dictatorship

Which of the following is an exclusive right of U.S. citizens?

• Running for office

• Right to vote in U.S. elections

• Attending Civic Meetings

• Petition the government

What is the first step in the naturalization process?

• Interview

• Apply for an application

• Live in the US for 5 years

• Oath of an allegiance

Which of the following is NOT part of the naturalization process?

• Background check

• Petition the government

• Civics/English test

• Oath of an allegiance

Which of the following is a democratic principle?

• Exclusive rights

• Civic participation

• Naturalization

• Petition the government

Which act required colonists to house British troops?

• Stamp Act

• Tea Act

• Quartering Act

• Declaratory Act

What was the purpose of the Tea Act of 1773?

• To tax all tea imported into the colonies

• To make the British East India Company the only company allowed to import tea

• To ban tea imports

• To allow colonists to produce their own tea

What did the Intolerable Acts of 1774 do?

• Closed the Boston harbor and put Massachusetts under military rule

• Allowed free trade with other countries

• Reduced taxes on imported goods

• Gave colonists more representation in Parliament

What did the document argue about King George III?

• He did not look after the colonies' interests anymore

• He was a great leader

• He supported the colonies

• He was a fair ruler