Studying

for the

MIDTERM

CIVICSNOTE: There are helpful links, terms

to know and a sample question for

each benchmark covered in semester

one. (There is an answer key at the

end of the PowerPoint for the sample

questions.)

SPECIAL NOTE: If you cannot get

online to visit the links, please use

your units from quarter one and

quarter two.

REALLY SPECIAL NOTE:

If you visit any of the Escambia

County websites…. You can find

THREE SAMPLE QUESTIONS as well

as Quizlet vocab review at the

bottom of each page for each

benchmark.

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SS.7.C.2.1: CitizenshipLinks:

Escambia County 2.1

Citizenship! It all starts here. –Tutorial

SS.7.C.2.1 Sample Question:

Which is a requirement for a person to become a naturalized U.S.

citizen?

A. passing a U.S. history and government exam

B. working in the U.S. for at least five years

C. being born to American parents

D. serving in the U.S. military

Vocab:

Citizen Naturalization

14th Amendment Alien

Immigrant Law of Blood

Law of Soil Resident

Unit 1

Quarter 1

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SS.7.C.2.2 Obligations and Responsibilities

Links:

Escambia County 2.2

Show Your Citizenship Tutorial

Vocab:

Obligation/Duty Common Good Responsibility of a Citizen

Civic Participation Selective Service

SS.7.C.2.2

Sample Question:

Unit 1

Quarter 1

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SS.7.C.3.1 Forms of Government

Links:

Escambia County 3.1Forms of Government– Tutorial Forms of Government- FLVS– video

Vocab:

Direct Democracy Representative Democracy Republic

Communism Monarchy Absolute MonarchyOligarchy Autocracy Socialism

SS.7.C.3.1 Sample Question:

What do an absolute monarchy and an autocracy have in common?

A. a single ruler

B. a written constitution

C. a national court system

D. a single legislative house

Unit 1

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SS.7.C.3.2 Systems of Government

Links:

Escambia County 3.2

Systems of Government Tutorial– Tutorial

Systems of Government- FLVS– Video

Vocab:

Governor President Prime Minister

Parliamentary System of Government Federal System of Government

Confederal System of Government Unitary System of Government

SS.7.C.3.2

Sample Question:

Unit 1

Quarter 1

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SS.7.C.1.1 The Enlightenment

Links:

Escambia County 1.1

Enlightenment Influence on Founding Fathers Tutorial–Tutorial

Vocab:

Enlightenment Separation of Powers Natural Law

Social Contract Montesquieu John Locke

SS.7.C.1.1

Sample Question:

Unit 2

Quarter 1

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SS.7.C.1.2 Impact on Government

Links:

Escambia County 1.2

Colonists: What were they thinking?–Tutorial

Vocab:

Magna Carta English Bill of Rights Mayflower Compact

Thomas Paine’s Common Sense Limited Monarchy Self-Governed

SS.7.C.1.2

Sample Question:

Unit 2

Quarter 1

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SS.7.C.1.3 and SS.7.C.1.4 Declaration of Independence

Links:

Escambia County 1.3

Escambia County 1.4

Britain vs. America: What Led to the Declaration of Independence Tutorial

Analyzing the Declaration of Independence– Tutorial

Vocab: English/British Policies Affecting Declaration of Independence Tyranny

Natural Rights (life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness) Role of Government

Complaints and Grievances in Declaration of Independence Assent

Oppression Self-Evident

SS.7.C.1.3

Sample

Question:

Unit 3

Quarter 1

SS.7.C.1.4 Sample Question:We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are

created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with

certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life,

Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.

Which document contains this passage?

A. Declaration of Independence

B. Articles of Confederation

C. English Bill of Rights

D. U.S. Constitution8

SS.7.C.1.9 Rule of Law

Links:

Escambia County 1.9

Understanding Rule of Law Tutorial

Vocab:

Rule of Law

Sample Question:

Which characteristic serves as a long-term protection against tyranny and is a foundation

of liberty in the United States?

A. the commerce clause

B. the elastic clause

C. the right to trial

D. the rule of law

Unit 3

Quarter 1

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SS.7.C.1.5 Articles of Confederation

Links:

Escambia County 1.5

From Confederation to Constitution – Tutorial

Vocab:

Articles of Confederation (weaknesses) Shay’s Rebellion Debt Constitutional Convention

Sample Question:

How did the U.S. Constitution solve a problem created by the Articles of Confederation?

A. It avoided the issue of states' rights.

B. It allowed the states to elect representatives.

C. It prevented the amendment of federal laws.

D. It enabled the federal government to collect taxes.

Unit 4

Quarter 1

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SS.7.C.1.6 Preamble of the ConstitutionLinks:

Escambia County 1.6Understanding the Preamble– Tutorial

Vocab:

Union Justice Domestic Tranquility

Welfare Posterity Ordain Defense

Sample Question:

In the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution, what is the meaning of the phrase "We the People"?

A. The people express their will through political parties.

B. The people express their will by directly creating laws.

C. Government receives taxes from the people and exists to support them.

D. Government receives its power from the people and exists to serve them.

Unit 4

Quarter 1

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SS.7.C.1.7 Separation of Powers/Checks and Balances

Links:

Escambia County 1.7

The Three Branches: Check yourself! Tutorial

Vocab:

Limited Government Separation of Powers

Checks and Balances Constitutional Government

Sample Question:

What check does the U.S. Senate have on the president?

A. overriding vetoes

B. appointing judges

C. declaring laws unconstitutional

D. refusing to confirm appointments

Unit 4

Quarter 1

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SS.7.C.1.8 Federalist and Anti-Federalist

Links:

Escambia County 1.8

The Great Debate: Federalists vs. Antifederalists– Tutorial

Vocab:

Federalist Viewpoints Federalist Papers Anti-Federalist Viewpoints

Anti-Federalist Papers Bill of Rights Ratification

Sample Question:

What was the Anti-Federalists' greatest concern about ratifying the U.S. Constitution?

A. The lack of a federal court system.

B. The lack of legislative veto power.

C. The lack of a strong military.

D. The lack of a bill of rights.

Unit 4

Quarter 1

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SS.7.C.3.3 Structure of the US ConstitutionLinks:

Escambia County 3.3Three Branches of Government– Tutorial

Vocab:

Article I Legislative Branch Makes Laws

Article II Executive Branch Enforces Laws

Article III Judicial Branch Interprets Laws

Sample Question:

Which branch of federal government makes laws?

A. bureaucracy

B. executive

C. judicial

D. legislative

Unit 4

Quarter 1

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SS.7.C.3.5 The Amendment Process

Links:

Escambia County 3.5

Amending the Constitution: Do you have an Eraser– Tutorial

Vocab:

Amendment Process Caucus Ratify

Sample Question:

Unit 4

Quarter 1

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SS.7.C.2.4 Bill of RightsLinks:

Escambia County 2.4

Know Your Rights: Tutorial

Vocab:

Bill of Rights Amendments 1-10 1st Amendment (Five Freedoms) Cruel and Unusual Punishment Double Jeopardy Due Process Eminent DomainEqual Protection under the Law Pleading the Fifth Right to Bear ArmsRight to Legal Counsel Search and Seizure SuffrageTrial by Jury Unenumerated Powers (9th Amendment)

Sample Question:

Where can a description of U.S. citizens' civil liberties be found?

A. Declaration of Independence

B. Preamble to the Constitution

C. Pledge of Allegiance

D. Bill of Rights

Unit 1

Quarter 2

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SS.7.C.2.5 The United States Constitution: Limiting and Safeguarding

Individual Rights

Links:

Escambia County 2.5

Vocab:

Limited Individual Rights Executive Branch Judicial Branch Legislative Branch

Appellate Process Ex post facto Habeas Corpus Independent Judiciary Precedent

Privacy Summary Judgment

Sample Question:

Unit 1

Quarter 2

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SS.7.C.3.6 Constitutional Rights… Individuals vs. SocietyLinks:

Escambia County 3.6

Journey Through Justice Tutorial

The Supreme Court and Equal Rights Tutorial

Vocab:

Constitution Rights Civil disobedience Economic freedom

Forced internment Property Rights Eminent domain

Sample Question:

What has been one long-term result of the constitutional protection of free speech?

A. fewer court cases involving minors

B. fewer laws limiting minority rights

C. a more accurate election

D. a more informed society

Unit 1

Quarter 2

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SS.7.C.3.7 Impact of Voting Rights AmendmentsLinks:

Escambia County 3.7

Voting Rights TeD Video

Vocab:

13th Amendment 14th Amendment 15th Amendment

19th Amendment 24th Amendment 26th Amendment

Civil Rights Act of 1964 Voting Rights Act of 1965 Civil Rights Act of 1968

Sample Question:

How did the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 impact political participation?

A. All person who passed a literacy test could now vote.

B. All children of foreign citizens could now vote.

C. All African-Americans could now vote.

D. All women could now vote.

Unit 2

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SS.7.C.3.12 Landmark Supreme Court CasesLinks:

Escambia County 3.12

The Supreme Court and Equal Rights: Two Famous Cases– Tutorial

Journey Through Justice: Our Federal Courts– Tutorial

Understanding Rule of Law Tutorial

Vocab:

Marbury v. Madison Plessy v. Ferguson Brown v. Board of Education

Gideon v. Wainwright Miranda v. Arizona In re Gault

Tinker v. Des Moines Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier United States v. Nixon

Bush v. Gore. District of Columbia v. Heller Juvenile rights

Rights of the accused Segregation

Sample Question:

Which was an outcome of the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Brown v. Board of Education (1954)?

A. Administrators may limit the content of students publications.

B. Public school districts that segregate deny equal protection.

C. Students have a reduced expectation of privacy in school.

D. Criminal defendants have the right to an attorney.

Unit 2

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SS.7.C.2.8 Political PartiesLinks:

Escambia County 2.8

Party On: Political Parties in America– Tutorial

Vocab:

Political Parties Republican Party Democratic Party

Communist Party Libertarian Party Socialist Party

Sample Question:

In the modern political system, which issue represents a basic disagreement between Republicans and

Democrats?

A. the responsibilities of government

B. the frequency of national elections

C. the legality of the U.S. Constitution

D. the support for the U.S. military soldier

Unit 3

Quarter 2

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SS.7.C.2.9 Requirements for Political OfficeLinks:

Escambia County 2.9

Evaluate the Candidates: Who will you choose? Tutorial

Vocab: Platform Debate Candidate

Sample Question:

Unit 3

Quarter 2

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SS.7.C.2.10 and SS.7.C.2.11 Impact of Media, Individuals and Interest

Groups on Monitoring and Influencing GovernmentLinks:

Escambia County 2.10

Escambia County 2.11

Evaluate the Candidates: Who will you choose? Tutorial

Vocab: lobbying lobbyist watchdog

political action committee (PAC) special interest

bias symbolism propaganda

SS.7.C.2.10 Sample Question:

Who do lobbyists represent in their attempts to

influence government?

A. military officers

B. elected officials

C. interest groups

D. circuit judges

Unit 4

Quarter 2

SS.7.C.2.11

Sample

Question:

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SS.7.C.2.13 Multiple Perspectives on Public and Current Issues

Links:

Escambia County 2.13

Vocab: Resolving problems Government Agencies Public Perspectives

Sample Questions :

Unit 4

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Sample Questions Answer Key:Quarter One:

SS.7.C.2.1: A

SS.7.C.2.2: C

SS.7.C.3.1: A

SS.7.C.3.2: A

SS.7.C.1.1: A

SS.7.C.1.2: C

SS.7.C.1.3: C

SS.7.C.1.4: A

SS.7.C.1.9: D

SS.7.C.1.5: D

SS.7.C.1.6: D

SS.7.C.1.7: D

SS.7.C.1.8: D

SS.7.C.3.3: D

SS.7.C.3.5: C

Quarter Two:

SS.7.C.2.4: D

SS.7.C.2.5: B

SS.7.C.3.6: D

SS.7.C.3.7: C

SS.7.C.3.12: B

SS.7.C.2.8: A

SS.7.C.2.9: D

SS.7.C.2.10: C

SS.7.C.2.11: D

SS.7.C.2.13: D

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