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a. branches of powers.b. government triangle.c. separation of powers.d. social contract.

2. The English Bill of Rights ended the struggle betweena. Britain and the American colonies.b. King John and the noblemen.c. Parliament and the king.d. William and Mary.

3. Which laws were meant to punish Massachusetts, and especially Boston, for resisting British rule?a. Intolerable Actsb. Stamp Actsc. Tea Actsd. Townshend Acts

4. What did most colonial governments have in common?a. an elected governor and a royal assembly appointed by the kingb. a governor and assembly both appointed by Parliamentc. a governor elected by the colonistsd. a royal governor appointed by the king and an elected assembly that passed local laws

5. American colonists hada. fewer rights than citizens living in Britain.b. little knowledge of their rights as citizens of Britain.c. more rights than citizens living in Britain.d. the same rights as citizens living in Britain.

6. Colonists had to provide housing for British soldiers under thea. Declaratory Act.b. Quartering Act.c. Quebec Act.d. Townshend Act.

7. Which of the following groups was responsible for the Declaration of Independence?a. First Continental Congressb. House of Burgessesc. Second Continental Congressd. Sons of Liberty

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Civics Mid Term Exam

Daryl Graham

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8. In what way was it difficult to amend the Articles of Confederation?a. A majority of voters in each state had to approve a change.b. Changes had to be approved by a special court.c. One state could block a change.d. States had to vote to approve amendments twice.

9. Why did the delegates to the Constitutional Convention decide to replace the Articles of Confederation?a. They were supposed to be replaced every few years.b. State legislatures demanded it.c. The government they created was too weak.d. The delegates had never favored them.

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11. Why was the national government under the Constitution stronger than the national government under the Articles ofConfederation?a. It had the power to enforce its laws.b. The supremacy clause made state laws the highest in the land.c. It did not have the power to tax the people.d. State governments had been dissolved.

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13. How does Ford view the presidential veto power?a. as a necessary evil that must be acceptedb. as a responsible tool of good governmentc. as irresponsible to used. as necessary for the president to review legislation

14. The drafters of the Constitution gave the president the authority to veto because theya. believed that Congress would act irresponsiblyb. hoped that the executive branch would have the most powerc. thought that all acts of Congress should be sent back for reviewd. wanted to keep any one branch from becoming too powerful

15. Under the system of checks and balances set up by the Constitution, the legislative branch has the power toa. appoint judges.b. declare laws unconstitutional.c. refuse to approve treaties.d. veto bills.

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17. What promise did the Federalists have to make about the Constitution to help win support for its ratification?a. to abolish slaveryb. to add a bill of rightsc. to change it in ten yearsd. to drop the Electoral College

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18. What was the purpose of James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, and John Jay in writing The Federalist?a. to criticize the Constitutionb. to explain why the government under the Constitution would not workc. to praise the Articles of Confederationd. to win support for the Constitution

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20. Which of the following is a step in the naturalization process?a. DSSO\LQJ�IRU�D�GULYHU¶V�OLFHQVHb. getting a jobc. registering to voted. taking a citizenship test

21. In which of the following scenarios may a person gain U.S. citizenship by naturalization?a. A person is born in an American territory.b. A person is born on a U.S. military base overseas.c. A person with no U.S. ties immigrates to the United States.d. Two non-U.S. citizens have a child on American soil.

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23. If illegal aliens are discovered, theya. are given the highest priority to receive citizenship.b. are eligible for government jobs.c. can be arrested and deported back to their home countries.d. can stay in this country indefinitely.

24. Naturalized citizens must fight on behalf of the United States whena. Congress declares war.b. required by law.c. the president orders soldiers into battle.d. they take the Naturalization Oath.

25. Today, the military of the United States is made ofa. all drafted men and women.b. all volunteers.c. mostly drafted men and women and some volunteers.d. mostly volunteers and some drafted men and women.

26. Serving as a witness in a trial is aa. duty.b. responsibility.c. right.d. privilege.

27. Registering with the government for military servicea. is a legal duty if you are a man between the ages of 18 and 25.b. is a legal duty for men between the ages of 18 and 25 if the country is at war.c. is a voluntary responsibility for men between the ages of 18 and 25.d. is no longer a legal duty for men between the ages of 18 and 25.

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28. What is one way that individual citizens can cut down on the amount of pollution in the United States?a. reduce their use of fossil fuelsb. close factories that pollutec. shift away from wind power to coald. use more electricity

29. Which question does Clark advise voters to ask before reelecting a member of Congress?a. Can he or she still think clearly?b. Does he or she hold high positions?c. Has he or she been in office for too long?d. Is he or she young enough to learn?

30. In the United States, voting ensures that leadershipa. is changed in a peaceful and orderly manner.b. is never changed.c. ignores the important issues of the day.d. acts in its own interests.

31. Which best explains why much of the Everglades was turned into a park?a. no other use for the landb. to give people a place to relaxc. to protect the plants and animals found thered. weather there too cold for growing crops

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32. Jefferson attempts to unite his listeners bya. explaining that different opinions do not necessarily mean different values.b. saying that everyone should strive to have the same opinions.c. saying that they should keep their opinions to themselves.d. vowing to fight those who want to dissolve the Union.

33. Some people worried that the Patriot Act, which was passed as a response to the terrorist attack of September 11,2001, was a violation of thea. Fourth Amendmentb. Tenth Amendmentc. Fifteenth Amendmentd. Twenty-sixth Amendment

34. The Eighth Amendment helps remind Americans that punishment should bea. EDVHG�RQ�WKH�FRQYLFWHG�SHUVRQ¶V�FULPLQDO�UHFRUG�b. determined by the amount of bail paid before the trial.c. forfeited in cases of double jeopardy.d. in proportion to the crime committed.

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37. The Tenth Amendment states that powers not given to the national government by the Constitution must bea. reviewed by the Supreme Court.b. considered civil liberties.c. reserved to the states or people.d. added as amendments.

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41. If the federal government wanted to build a highway on land that you owed, the government woulda. be able to take your home, but would need to pay a fair price for it.b. be able to take your home away from you without paying for it.c. have to find a new location for the highway.d. let you decide whether or not to sell your home to it.

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42. When a group of citizens gathered to protest against a law that Congress was considering passing, the group wasdemonstrating freedoma. of assembly.b. of the press.c. to petition.d. to slander.

43. Which amendment would lawyers use to support an argument that stated that the punishment their client receivedwas too serious for the crime he or she committed?a. Third Amendmentb. Eighth Amendmentc. Thirteenth Amendmentd. Twenty-first Amendment

44. By allowing people to consult an attorney, the new Patriot Act protects the rights described by thea. Fourth Amendment.b. Fifth Amendment.c. Sixth Amendment.d. Eighth Amendment.

45. Which of the following is legal for a newspaper to print?a. an article describing crimes that a politician has committedb. an article that tells people why and how to commit a crimec. an editorial telling people to violently overthrow the governmentd. D�VWRU\�WKDW�WKH\�NQRZ�LV�IDOVH�DQG�ZLOO�KXUW�D�IDPRXV�SHUVRQ¶V�UHSXWDWLRQ

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46. 7KH�ULJKW�WR�SUDFWLFH�RQH¶V�UHOLJLRQ�IUHHO\�LV�SURWHFWHG�E\a. the First Amendmentb. the Third Amendmentc. the Sixth Amendmentd. the Seventh Amendment

47. The Fourteenth Amendment defined a citizen asa. any man born or naturalized in the United States.b. anyone born or naturalized in the United States.c. anyone living in the United States.d. any white person born or naturalized in the United States.

48. A person who is indicted for a particular crimea. cannot be put on trial for that crime.b. has been found guilty of that crime.c. has been found innocent of that crime.d. will be put on trial for that crime.

49. If a police officer wanted to search your home to find evidence of a crime, you would be able to say that the officerneeded to get a search warrant because of thea. Second Amendmentb. Third Amendmentc. Fourth Amendmentd. Fifth Amendment

50. Congress is bicameral because thea. Framers believed that 535 members would be too many.b. Framers intended to make it the most powerful branch of the government.c. Framers modeled it after the English Parliament.d. Framers sought a compromise on the issue of state representation in Congress.

51. The power of Congress to draft people into the armed forces is a(n)a. enumerated power.b. expressed power.c. implied power.d. money power.

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52. According to the graphic organizer, what does Congress have the power to do with regard to currency?a. to coin moneyb. to establish post officesc. to make lawsd. to regulate commerce

53. Government protection of consumer rights is an example ofa. police protection.b. popular sovereignty.c. providing servicesd. public policy.

54. Article IV (4) of the Constitution explains the relationship between the states anda. foreign governments.b. the national government.c. the people.d. the Supreme Court.

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55. The 17th Amendment gave Americans a greater voice in their government bya. allowing people to directly elect senators.b. allowing people to directly elect members of the House of Representatives.c. allowing people to directly elect the president.d. allowing people to directly elect governors.

56. By testifying before the Senate Judiciary Committee, Strossen was exercising the freedom ofa. due process.b. speech.c. religion.d. press.

57. Requiring the FBI to describe specific targets of a roving wiretap may help ensure thata. the grand jury obtains sufficient evidence for an indictment.b. the targets do not have permission to leave the country.c. the targets have an opportunity to hear the charges against them.d. the right to privacy for people who are not under investigation is protected.

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58. Throughout much of the 1900s, poll taxes were used toa. allow people to pay for the privilege of voting more than once.b. prevent African Americans from voting.c. prevent women from voting.d. raise money for people running for office.

59. Which of the following freed slaves and helped guarantee their civil rights during the 1800s?a. establishment clauseb. Civil War amendmentsc. Gratz v. Bollingerd. Gitlow v. New York

60. "Two-thirds of both houses, three-fourths of all states" explains which process?a. Adding an amendment to the Constitutionb. Ratifying the Constitutionc. Passing a new lawd. Ratifying the Declaration of Independence

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Answer Key

1. c

2. c

3. a

4. d

5. a

6. b

7. c

8. c

9. c

10. a

11. a

12. c

13. b

14. d

15. c

16. a

17. b

18. d

19. b

20. d

21. c

22. b

23. c

24. b

25. b

26. a

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27. a

28. a

29. d

30. a

31. c

32. a

33. a

34. d

35. d

36. a

37. c

38. a

39. d

40. b

41. a

42. a

43. b

44. c

45. a

46. a

47. b

48. d

49. c

50. d

51. c

52. a

53. d

54. b

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55. a

56. b

57. d

58. b

59. b

60. a

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