Civics and Government Concepts Assessment

Mr. Wade reviews the year's civics curriculum, covering topics like citizenship, government foundations, the US Constitution, and landmark Supreme Court cases. He discusses the roles of government branches, constitutional amendments, and comparative government types. The video concludes with information on upcoming live streams for further discussion.

What is the main purpose of Mr. Wade's video?

• To announce a new series of videos

• To discuss the history of the United States

• To review the civics material covered throughout the year

• To introduce a new topic in civics

Which process is involved in becoming a citizen of the United States?

• Naturalization

• Emancipation

• Colonization

• Federalization

Who are two Enlightenment thinkers mentioned in the video?

• John Locke and Montesquieu

• Hobbes and Descartes

• Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin Franklin

• Voltaire and Rousseau

What was the purpose of the Constitutional Convention?

• To draft the Declaration of Independence

• To revise the Articles of Confederation

• To elect the first President

• To establish the Bill of Rights

Which branch of government is covered under Article One of the US Constitution?

• Judicial

• Legislative

• Federal

• Executive

What is the significance of the Bill of Rights?

• It establishes the Supreme Court

• It lists the first ten amendments to the Constitution

• It outlines the structure of the government

• It declares independence from Britain

Which Supreme Court case established the principle of judicial review?

• Brown v. Board of Education

• Marbury v. Madison

• Plessy v. Ferguson

• Gideon v. Wainwright

What is the primary focus of the comparative government unit?

• Different forms of government worldwide

• The structure of the US government

• The role of the President

• The history of the United States

Which organization is an example of a non-governmental organization (NGO)?

• The World Bank

• The Red Cross

• The United Nations

• NATO

What is the role of international organizations like NATO and the UN?

• To facilitate international cooperation

• To govern individual countries

• To manage global economies

• To enforce domestic policies