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22 Nsɛmmisa

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1.

What gives the U.S. Government its power?

the president

the American people

the representatives

the Declaration of Independence

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2.

What is one way the people are in charge of the US government?

by paying their taxes on time

by obeying the laws that are passed

by deciding who to elect to represent them

by respecting the president's power

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3.

Use the information below to answer any questions that follow.
A group of Florida citizens in the Miami area have recently started meeting once a
month to share information and talk about actions they can take to improve
conditions in their community. When they are not meeting, they are gathering
information, e-mailing Florida legislators, and collecting signatures for a petition
they created to pass a new law or amend Florida's constitution.
Which of the following BEST describes what the citizens mentioned in the passage are doing?

getting to know one another and working together to solve a city problem

working together to influence government and to help solve a state problem

working together to influence Congress and to help solve a national problem

getting more information about a new program and trying to solve a county problem

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4.

Which of the following is NOT a natural right that Thomas Jefferson states all men are "endowed by their Creator with" in the Declaration of Independence?

the right to bear arms

life

liberty

the pursuit of happiness

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5.

Which of these statements about the US Constitution is correct?

It contains the laws that the federal government must enforce.

It limits the federal government's ability to negotiate with foreign countries, reserving that power for individual state governments.

It limits the federal government's influence on individual rights and state governments, allowing the states to govern semi-independently.

It details how United States elections and party primaries are to be held.

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6.

The rights to life, liberty, and property are based upon which of the following?

natural law

the will of the people

state and federal law

constitutional amendments

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7.

The Founding Fathers wanted a federal form of government as a result of

the failures of the autocratic governments formed in the colonies.

their shared belief in limiting the influence of religion in government.

the need to control the nation's economy following the Revolutionary War.

their experiences living under the rule of the king of England.

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8.

Adeline runs a private bakery that has been in business for twenty years. For all that time, Adeline has
had a rule that she will only serve her cakes to women. Men are not allowed to order cake, and if they try, Adeline will not serve them. Can the federal government force Adeline to serve men in her bakery?

No, because the First Amendment does not protect men and women equally.

Yes, because the First Amendment does not protect business owners.

No, because the First Amendment protects Adeline's right to not serve cake to men.

Yes, because the First Amendment protects all customers' rights to be served equally.

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9.

"If the freedom of speech is taken away, then dumb and silent we may be led, like sheep to the
slaughter."
—President George Washington
In this sample of the words of President George Washington, what is he mainly telling the American
people?

Free speech helps keep us from following bad leaders.

People should follow their leaders without asking questions.

If freedom of speech goes too far, it should be taken away.

Our country should be as peaceful as a flock of sheep.

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10.

Which of the following is a group that rules on behalf of the people?

a business

a club

a government

a law

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11.

Which branch of government is responsible for making laws that apply to the entire United States?

federal legislative branch

state legislative branch

federal judicial branch

state judicial branch

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12.

Which government institution typically settles conflicts between people?

a court

Congress

the president

a legislative body

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13.

A student purposely damages another student’s science project at school. Where would this situation
most likely be resolved?

in the public library

at a science fair

at a student's home

in the principal's office

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14.

When groups have different ideas about what should happen and each side agrees to give up something it wants, this is best described as a ________

compromise

fight

amendment

convention

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15.

Which of the following is responsible for providing national defense?

states and militias

the federal government

private US citizens

private businesses

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16.

The MAIN reason the US government maintains a standing military is to

provide for the defense of the nation.

provide relief in disasters and emergencies.

make other countries do what it wants.

increase the wealth of the nation.

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17.

Which THREE of the following limit the power of the US government?

the Bill of Rights

the Articles of Confederation

division of powers

checks and balances

the Declaration of Independence

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18.

Why does the US government use a system of checks and balances?

to make the government run more efficiently

to uphold our national value of working together

to prevent one person or group from gaining too much power

to allow authorities to fill different roles in the government

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19.

How does government pay for services like fire departments and libraries?

by collecting taxes

by charging fees

by taking donations

by printing money

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20.

Promoting the principles of American democracy is the responsibility of all citizens. One of the principles is respecting the rights of others. Which of the following is a way in which a citizen can demonstrate this principle?

by donating money to charity after a natural disaster

by volunteering to pick up trash alongside a busy highway

by changing the date of a meeting so someone can observe a religious holiday

by voting for a presidential candidate whose religion is different from the citizen's religion

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21.

Citizens are free to exercise their rights. In return, which set of activities are they expected to perform?

being informed on most issues and voting regularly

volunteering often and protesting several times a year

going to school every day and exercising free speech once a week

being informed on all issues and petitioning the government regularly

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22.

Where does the government get the money to pay for services such as schools, roads, and libraries?

from government leaders

from major political parties

from taxes paid by citizens

from bank loans and investments