Civics Benchmark Review

Which statement best expresses the principle of "consent of the governed"?

• All Bills for raising Revenue shall originate in the House of Representatives

• The Congress shall assemble at least once in every year

• No Person except a natural born Citizen shall be eligible to the Office of President

• The House of Representatives shall be composed of Members chosen every second Year by the People of the several States

Why have only 27 amendments been added to the Constitution of the United States in more than 200 years?

• The process of adding amendments is very complex.

• Changes in society are too small to require amendments.

• National laws limit the number of amendments.

• The courts strike down many amendments.

We, the People of the United States, in order to form a more perfect union... - Constitution of the United States, 1787 This phrase best refers to the —

• A. national problems caused by outdated laws

• B. weaknesses within the Articles of Confederation

• C. failed policies made by foreign officials

• D. grievances in the Declaration of Independence

A citizen can help ensure the rights of an accused person by —

• paying an income tax

• serving in the military

• obeying the state law

• serving on a jury

Why is community service important in a democratic nation?

• It lowers unemployment by giving jobs to volunteers.

• It addresses local needs and serves the public good.

• It helps businesses find and train new employees.

• It removes the national government's duty to improve society.

Number of members is based on (a)   .

Which phrase completes this diagram?

• state population

• the number of state senators

• voter registration

• the number of political districts

This action is one way the president can influence —

• A. national policies

• B. judicial review

• C. foreign affairs

• D. international trade

Which branch of government has the power to declare Virginia laws unconstitutional?

• State judicial branch

• Federal executive branch

• Federal legislative branch

• State executive branch

Which executive power is being demonstrated in this drawing?

• Power to influence legislation

• Ability to veto legislation

• Ability to change judicial decisions

• Power to approve cabinet members

In which court case did the United States Supreme Court establish the power of judicial review?

• Brown v. Board of Education

• Marbury v. Madison

• Dred Scott v. Sandford

• Plessy v. Ferguson