Civics MYA Practice (40 questions)

How did the government of ancient Rome differ from that of Athens in ancient Greece?

• The government of the Roman republic had a separation of powers.

• The government of the Roman republic guaranteed individual rights.

• The government of the Roman republic had no elected representatives.

• The government of the Roman republic relied on citizens serving in its army.

Which is one of the ways of becoming a U.S. citizen?

• being born in the United States

• being awarded citizenship by Congress

• buying citizenship from the Department of State

• exchanging citizenship with someone from the United States

The chart identifies a variety of acts performed by citizens.

Which phrase provides the best title for this chart?

• The Rights of Citizens

• The Privileges of Citizens

• The Obligations of Citizens

• The Responsibilities of Citizens

Which characteristic was shared by ancient Rome and the Judeo-Christian tradition?

• respect for the rule of law

• government based on majority vote

• a separation of powers in government

• willingness to sacrifice one’s life for the city-state

The diagram lists a number of characteristics.

Which phrase completes this diagram?

• The goals of government identified in the Preamble to the Constitution.

• The impact of the rule of law on government officials and institutions.

• The separation of powers among the three branches of government.

• The rights and responsibilities of American citizens.

The Declaration of Independence (1776) included the statement on the left.

Which of America’s founding ideas was expressed in this statement?

• rule of law

• natural rights

• due process of law

• limited government

The passage on the left is from the writings of John Locke.

How did the ideas in this passage influence the Founding Fathers?

• They chose to remain loyal to the King of England.

• They decided to rebel against the British government.

• They decided to create a system of checks and balances.

• They decided to separate the powers of government.

The passage on the left is from Thomas Paine's 1776 pamphlet, Common Sense.

How did Paine's reasoning in this passage influence the colonists' views of government?

• They invited King George III to visit the colonies.

• They invited George Washington to become king.

• They rejected the monarchical form of government.

• They decided to seek a reconciliation with Great Britain.

The diagram shows the influence of a historic document. Which phrase completes the diagram?

• All human beings possess certain natural rights

• Natural law is based on the exercise of human reason.

• All free men have the right to trial by jury.

• The best governments separate their powers into three branches.

Which idea in the U.S. Constitution did Baron de Montesquieu inspire?

• right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness

• right to a speedy trial with a jury of one’s peers

• separation of powers

• freedom of speech