Review Questions

The legal process to become an American citizen is called____. A.Naturalization B.Allegiance C.Immigration D.Deportation

The legal process to become an American citizen is called____. A.Naturalization B.Allegiance C.Immigration D.Deportation

The mass movement of African Americans from the South to the North following the Civil War was ____. A.An Immigration B.A Migration C.A Cultural Diffusion D.Deportation

The mass movement of African Americans from the South to the North following the Civil War was ____. A.An Immigration B.A Migration C.A Cultural Diffusion D.Deportation

What ethnic group currently accounts for the largest group of immigrants to the U.S.? A.Europeans B.Africans C.Asians D.Latin Americans

What ethnic group currently accounts for the largest group of immigrants to the U.S.? A.Europeans B.Africans C.Asians D.Latin Americans

The principal of American democracy that all people, including those in power, must obey the law is _____. A.Limited Government B.Consent of the Governed C.Representative Government D.Rule of Law

The principal of American democracy that all people, including those in power, must obey the law is _____. A.Limited Government B.Consent of the Governed C.Representative Government D.Rule of Law

Things we are legally required to do as citizens are called____. A.Promises B.Duties C.Responsibilities D.Rights

Things we are legally required to do as citizens are called____. A.Promises B.Duties C.Responsibilities D.Rights

Which of the following is considered a responsibility? A.Paying Taxes B.Serving in Court C.Voting D.Attending School

Which of the following is considered a responsibility? A.Paying Taxes B.Serving in Court C.Voting D.Attending School

Which of the following is considered a duty? A.Respecting the Opinions of Others B.Registering for the Draft C.Being an Informed Citizen D.Participating in Government

Which of the following is considered a duty? A.Respecting the Opinions of Others B.Registering for the Draft C.Being an Informed Citizen D.Participating in Government

A call for men to serve involuntarily in the armed forces is called ____. A.A Draft B.Enlistment C.Military Registration D.R.O.T.C.

A call for men to serve involuntarily in the armed forces is called ____. A.A Draft B.Enlistment C.Military Registration D.R.O.T.C.

A lawmaking body is known as a ___. A.Monarchy B.Legislature C.Confederation D.Congress

A lawmaking body is known as a ___. A.Monarchy B.Legislature C.Confederation D.Congress

An earlier ruling on a similar case is called a … A.Rebuttal B.Resolution C.Precedent D.Charter

An earlier ruling on a similar case is called a … A.Rebuttal B.Resolution C.Precedent D.Charter

In 1215, rebelling nobles forced King John to sign an agreement known as the ___. A.Mayflower Compact B.Magna Carta C.Colony Charter D.Articles of Confederation

In 1215, rebelling nobles forced King John to sign an agreement known as the ___. A.Mayflower Compact B.Magna Carta C.Colony Charter D.Articles of Confederation

What was the first representative assembly in the English colonies? A.The House of Burgesses B.The Senate C.The Articles of Confederation D.The First Continental Congress

What was the first representative assembly in the English colonies? A.The House of Burgesses B.The Senate C.The Articles of Confederation D.The First Continental Congress

Representatives sent to Philadelphia by the colonial governments were known as ___. A.Legislators B.Democrats C.Congressmen D.Delegates

Representatives sent to Philadelphia by the colonial governments were known as ___. A.Legislators B.Democrats C.Congressmen D.Delegates

The Second Continental Congress sent King George III ___. A.A Pamphlet titled Common Sense B.A Declaration of Independence C.A Declaration of War D.A Repeal of the Intolerable Acts

The Second Continental Congress sent King George III ___. A.A Pamphlet titled Common Sense B.A Declaration of Independence C.A Declaration of War D.A Repeal of the Intolerable Acts

Mercantilism is based on the theory that a country should ___. A.Buy more raw materials than it needs B.Possess gold and silver C.Sell more goods to other countries than it buys D.Produce more goods than it can sell

Mercantilism is based on the theory that a country should ___. A.Buy more raw materials than it needs B.Possess gold and silver C.Sell more goods to other countries than it buys D.Produce more goods than it can sell

In the pamphlet Common Sense, Thomas Paine called for ___. A.Loyalty to the king B.A Boycott of British goods C.Independence from Britain D.Abolition of slavery

In the pamphlet Common Sense, Thomas Paine called for ___. A.Loyalty to the king B.A Boycott of British goods C.Independence from Britain D.Abolition of slavery

Most of the legislatures of early state governments were bicameral, or ___. A. One United House B. Appointed by the King C. Without Delegates D. Divided into two Houses

Most of the legislatures of early state governments were bicameral, or ___. A. One United House B. Appointed by the King C. Without Delegates D. Divided into two Houses

In order for the Articles of Confederation to go into effect they had to be approved, or ___. A. Amended B. Delegated C. Ratified D. Confederated

In order for the Articles of Confederation to go into effect they had to be approved, or ___. A. Amended B. Delegated C. Ratified D. Confederated

All but which of the following were weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation? A. Congress had no power to tax. B. There was no national religion. C. Congress could not regulate trade. D. There was no national court system.

All but which of the following were weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation? A. Congress had no power to tax. B. There was no national religion. C. Congress could not regulate trade. D. There was no national court system.

The freedoms we have to think and act without fear of government interference are called ___. A.The Bill of Rights B.Intellectual Property C.Civil Liberties D.Private Property

The freedoms we have to think and act without fear of government interference are called ___. A.The Bill of Rights B.Intellectual Property C.Civil Liberties D.Private Property

Which of the following is NOT a First Amendment freedom? A.Freedom of Speech B.Freedom of Religion C.Freedom of the Press D.Freedom from Unreasonable Searches

Which of the following is NOT a First Amendment freedom? A.Freedom of Speech B.Freedom of Religion C.Freedom of the Press D.Freedom from Unreasonable Searches

Your ability to make a request to the government is the freedom ____. A.To Petition B.Of Speech C.Of Assembly D.Of the Press

Your ability to make a request to the government is the freedom ____. A.To Petition B.Of Speech C.Of Assembly D.Of the Press

The government banning of printed materials or films is called ____. A.Censorship B.Libel C.Slander D.Indictment

The government banning of printed materials or films is called ____. A.Censorship B.Libel C.Slander D.Indictment