Civics Review

What was the first example of a direct democracy in the colonies?

ANSWER: The signing of the Mayflower Compact A direct democracy is a form of democracy in which the people vote firsthand.

What is mercantilism?

ANSWER: The British purchased raw materials such as lumber and cotton from the colonies at low prices and sold finished products to the colonists at high prices.

How did the colonists react to mercantilism and the high taxes on British goods?

Answer: They boycotted, or refused to buy, British goods, which led to the Boston Tea Party. The British responded with force, and the Revolutionary War began.

Who was Thomas Paine?

Answer: He wrote a pamphlet called Common Sense. This pamphlet made a case for the colonies to go to war with Great Britain. It called for the colonies’ independence.

What was the Declaration of Independence?

Answer: Written mostly by Thomas Jefferson, the Declaration of Independence announced the colonists’ independence from Great Britain and described the basic principles of individual rights and the role of government that would become the foundation of America’s system of government.

What was the Articles of Confederation?

Answer: The United States’ first constitution – a detailed, written plan for government. The articles created a legislature, the Confederation Congress. People resented the tax burden after the Revolutionary War, and lacked the confidence in the ability of the Congress. Riots and rebellions highlighted the need for change. (Shays Rebellion) In 1787, 12 of the states sent delegates to a convention to revise the Articles of Confederation.

What replaced the Articles of Confederation?

Answer: The United States Constitution The Constitution created a national government with three branches (Executive, Legislative & Judicial) with different responsibilities and powers.

What was the written plan for North Carolina’s state government?

Answer: The North Carolina State Constitution North Carolina replaced its first constitution in In 1875, the General Assembly held a convention to add several amendments to the state constitution. Most of these amendments restored power to the General Assembly. N.C.’s present Constitution went into effect in 1971.

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Which type of government has either a council- manager or mayor-council form of government? A federal government B state government C city government D county government

Which type of government has either a council- manager or mayor-council form of government? A federal government B state government C city government D county government

Which is an example of the state of North Carolina’s responsibilities to its citizens? A setting tariffs B guaranteeing a good job C supporting economic growth D coining money

Which is an example of the state of North Carolina’s responsibilities to its citizens? A setting tariffs B guaranteeing a good job C supporting economic growth D coining money

What is a local government’s constitution called? A bill B treaty C charter D preamble

What is a local government’s constitution called? A bill B treaty C charter D preamble

North Carolina has had how many constitutions? A 2 B 3 C 4 D 5

North Carolina has had how many constitutions? A 2 B 3 C 4 D 5

Which principle is furthered by the statement in the North Carolina Constitution that “all political power is vested in and derived from the people?” A checks and balances B separation of powers C popular sovereignty D flexibility

Which principle is furthered by the statement in the North Carolina Constitution that “all political power is vested in and derived from the people?” A checks and balances B separation of powers C popular sovereignty D flexibility

The legislative branch of North Carolina state government is similar to which part of the federal government? A Congress B president C Supreme Court D cabinet

The legislative branch of North Carolina state government is similar to which part of the federal government? A Congress B president C Supreme Court D cabinet

What are the two parts of the General Assembly? A president and vice president B governor and lieutenant governor C Senate and House of Representatives D Council of State and cabinet

What are the two parts of the General Assembly? A president and vice president B governor and lieutenant governor C Senate and House of Representatives D Council of State and cabinet

What is the difference between a statute and an ordinance? A Statutes cannot be interpreted by the courts. B Ordinances are passed by a local government. C Statutes must be approved by the voters. D Ordinances are the supreme law of the land.

What is the difference between a statute and an ordinance? A Statutes cannot be interpreted by the courts. B Ordinances are passed by a local government. C Statutes must be approved by the voters. D Ordinances are the supreme law of the land.

Which principle is furthered by the governor’s veto power? A flexibility B separation of powers C checks and balances D popular sovereignty

Which principle is furthered by the governor’s veto power? A flexibility B separation of powers C checks and balances D popular sovereignty

When can the lieutenant governor cast a vote in the General Assembly? A when there is a disagreement between the Senate and the House of Representatives B when there is a tie vote in the Senate C when there is a vote to amend the state constitution D when the governor vetoes a bill

When can the lieutenant governor cast a vote in the General Assembly? A when there is a disagreement between the Senate and the House of Representatives B when there is a tie vote in the Senate C when there is a vote to amend the state constitution D when the governor vetoes a bill

The adoption of the Fourteenth Amendment was part of the effort during Reconstruction to protect the rights of which group? A Native Americans B married women C former slaves D recent immigrants

The adoption of the Fourteenth Amendment was part of the effort during Reconstruction to protect the rights of which group? A Native Americans B married women C former slaves D recent immigrants