Cumulative Exam Review: Civics
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
27
We elect a President for how many years?
4 years
How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
9
Name the U.S. war between the North and the South.
Civil War
What movement tried to end racial discrimination?
Civil rights movement
During the Cold War, what was the main concern of the United States?
Communism
Who makes federal laws?
Congress Senate and House (of Representatives) (U.S. or national) legislature
Name one branch or part of the government.
Congress legislative President executive the courts judicial
. Who is one of your state's U.S. Senators now?
Debbie Stabenow/Gary Peters
What are two rights of everyone living in the United States?
Freedom of expression, freedom of speech, freedom of assembly, freedom to petition the government, freedom of worship, and/or the right to bear arms.
What is one reason colonists came to America?
Freedom, political liberty, religious freedom, economic opportunity, practice their religion, and/or escape persecution.
Which of these is an example of a way in which a young American might make a choice to be of national service without being required? volunteering for the Peace Corps. paying local, state, and federal taxes. registering for the draft at a certain age. responding to a summons to serve on juries.
volunteering for the Peace Corps.
All persons have the right to be represented by counsel, also known as a judge. a jury. a lawyer. a friend.
A lawyer
The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the Constitution. What are these words?
We the People.
When must all men register for the Selective Service?
When they turn 18, or between 18 and 26 years of age.
What is the economic system in the United States?
capitalist economy market economy (AkA Mixed Economy)
. What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
checks and balances separation of powers
What are some ways to address unemployment in a market economy? Select three answers. creating new projects increasing regulation lowering restrictions raising more taxes promoting hiring
creating new projects lowering restrictions promoting hiring
The House of Representatives has how many voting members?
four hundred thirty-five (435)
Which of the following was the first public movement in which American women took leadership roles? the abolition movement the temperance movement the suffrage movement the property rights movement
the temperance movement
Why do some states have more Representatives than other states?
(because of) the state's population (because) they have more people (because) some states have more people
When was the Constitution written?
1787
How old do citizens have to be to vote for President?
18
Name your U.S. Representative
1st district: Jack Bergman (R) (since 2017) 2nd district: John Moolenaar (R) (since 2015) 3rd district: Hillary Scholten (D) (since 2023) 4th district: Bill Huizenga (R) (since 2011) 5th district: Tim Walberg (R) (since 2011) 6th district: Debbie Dingell (D) (since 2015) 7th district: Elissa Slotkin (D) (since 2019) 8th district: Dan Kildee (D) (since 2013) 9th district: Lisa McClain (R) (since 2021) 10th district: John James (R) (since 2023) 11th district: Haley Stevens (D) (since 2019) 12th district: Rashida Tlaib (D) (since 2019) 13th district: Shri Thanedar (D) (since 2023)
What does the President's Cabinet do?
Advises the president
When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms?
April 15th
Read the excerpt from Dr. Martin Luther King's "Letter from Birmingham Jail."Sometimes a law is just on its face and unjust in its application.How does King support this claim? by citing the 1954 Supreme court decision by describing the fairness of moral laws by describing a law about parade permits by defining illegal segregation statutes
By describing a law about parade permits.
There are four amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them.
Citizens eighteen (18) and older (can vote). You don't have to pay (a poll tax) to vote. Any citizen can vote. (Women and men can vote.) A male citizen of any race (can vote).
What is the political party of the President now?
Democratic
What are the two major political parties in the United States?
Democratic & Republican
What is a requirement of all citizens in the United States? Everyone must register with the Selective Service System. Everyone must be available to serve on a jury in response to a summons. Everyone must cast a vote in all municipal, state, and federal elections. Everyone must volunteer for community service.
Everyone must be available to serve on a jury in response to a summons.
What is the "rule of law"?
Everyone must follow the law. Leaders must obey the law. Government must obey the law. No one is above the law
The decision in Gibbons v. Ogden most likely resulted in more cases about state versus federal licenses. fewer applications for steamboat licenses in New York. fewer disputes about state monopolies. more challenges to federal supremacy.
Fewer disputes about state monopolies.
What did Martin Luther King, Jr. do?
Fought for civil rights/worked for equality for all Americans.
What did Susan B. Anthony do?
Fought for women's rights and fought for civil rights.
Who was President during the Great Depression and World War II?
Franklin Roosevelt
What was one important thing that Abraham Lincoln did?
Freed the slaves, saved the union, and led the U.S. during the Civil War.
What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
Freed the slaves.
Who is the "Father of Our Country"?
George Washington
Who was the first President?
George Washington
What is one promise you make when you become a United States citizen?
Give up loyalty to other countries, defend the Constitution and laws of the United States, obey the laws of the United States, serve in the U.S. military (if needed), serve (do important work for) the nation (if needed), be loyal to the United States.
Who is the Governor of your state now?
Gretchen Whitmer
The Federalist Papers supported the passage of the U.S. Constitution. Name one of the writers.
James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, and John Jay.
Who did the United States fight in World War II?
Japan, Germany, and Italy
What is the name of the President of the United States now?
Joe Biden
Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now?
John Roberts
. What is the name of the Vice President of the United States now?
Kamala Harris
What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives now?
Kevin McCarthy
What is the capital of your state?
Lansing, Michigan
What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803?
Louisiana
7. In what month do we vote for President?
November
Which statement best describes a government in which there is no separation of powers? People's rights are guaranteed. One person rules and has absolute power. The legislature is divided into different branches. Judges decide the legality of laws passed by the legislature.
One person rules & has absolute power.
During the Constitutional Convention, small states did not want their representation based on delegation. location. condition. population.
Population
Which is a procedural right protected by the Bill of Rights? right to bear arms freedom of speech right to call witnesses freedom of assembly
Right to Call Witnesses
What are two Cabinet-level positions?
Secretary of Agriculture Secretary of Commerce Secretary of Defense Secretary of Education Secretary of Energy Secretary of Health and Human Services Secretary of Homeland Security Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Secretary of the Interior Secretary of Labor Secretary of State Secretary of Transportation Secretary of the Treasury Secretary of Veterans Affairs Attorney General Vice President
What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens?
Serve on a jury or vote in a federal election.
What does the Constitution do?
Sets up the government, defines the government, and protects basic rights of Americans.
Name one problem that led to the Civil War.
Slavery, economic reasons, and/or states' rights.
What major event happened on September 11, 2001, in the United States?
Terrorists attacks on the United States. (9/11)
What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
The Bill of Rights
What is the Supreme Law of the Land?
The Constitution
What happened at the Constitutional Convention?
The Founding Fathers wrote the Constitution.
Read this passage from the English Bill of Rights. That it is the right of the subjects to petition the king, and all commitments and prosecutions for such petitioning are illegal. This passage from the English Bill of Rights led to the protection of which right? the freedom to bear arms the right to pass taxes the freedom of speech the right to vote
The Freedom of Speech
What is the highest court in the United States?
The Supreme Court
Which statement about the Three-Fifths Compromise is accurate? The Three-Fifths Compromise determined where the greatest enslaved populations were based on census data. The Three-Fifths Compromise helped give more power to states that did not allow slavery. The Three-Fifths Compromise was developed based on the results of the 1790 census. The Three-Fifths Compromise increased the number of Representatives for the South.
The Three-Fifths Compromise increased the number of Representatives for the South.
What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
The United States and the flag.
Who is the Commander in Chief of the military?
The president
Who signs bills to become laws/Vetoes Bills?
The president
Who is in charge of the executive branch?
The president.
If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
The speaker of the house
If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
The vice president
How did Anti-Federalists feel about a strong central government? They favored it. They mostly favored it but had some concerns. Some opposed it and some favored it. They opposed it.
They opposed it.
What was the Federalists' position on creating a bill of rights? They approved of the idea because it would help limit government powers. They disapproved of the idea because it meant the president would have too little power. They agreed to the idea if they could review and reject parts of it. They thought it was unnecessary because the Constitution would already limit government powers.
They thought it was unnecessary because the Constitution would already limit government powers.
We elect a U.S. Representative for how many years?
Two
What is one thing Benjamin Franklin is famous for?
U.S. diplomat, oldest member of the Constitutional Convention, first Postmaster General of the United States, writer of "Poor Richard's Almanac", and/or started the first free libraries
Political advertisements are considered most effective among ___________ voters.
Undecided
What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?
Vote, join a political party, help with a campaign, join a civic group, join a community group, give an elected official your opinion on an issue, call Senators and Representatives, publicly support or oppose an issue or policy, run for office, and/or write to a newspaper.
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1800s.
War of 1812, Mexican-American War, Civil War, and/or Spanish-American War.
Who was President during World War I?
Woodrow Wilson
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1900s.
World War I, World War II, Korean War, Vietnam War, and/or (Persian) Gulf War.
Before he was President, Eisenhower was a general. What war was he in?
World War II
What is freedom of religion?
You can practice any religion, or not practice a religion.
What is an Amendment?
a change (to the Constitution) an addition (to the Constitution)
Who does a U.S. Senator represent?
all people of the state
What did the Declaration of Independence do?
announced our independence (from Great Britain) declared our independence (from Great Britain) said that the United States is free (from Great Britain)
What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence?
life liberty pursuit of happiness
How many U.S. Senators are there?
one hundred (100)
The US Constitution structures the government by creating a system that divides power equally between the states. organizes power on state and local levels. organizes power on federal, state, and local levels. divides power between executive and judicial branches.
organizes power on federal, state, and local levels.
One of the vice president's key jobs is to advises the Supreme Court. advises Congress. presides over the Senate. presides over Congress.
presides over the senate
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is one power of the states?
provide schooling and education provide protection (police) provide safety (fire departments) give a driver's license approve zoning and land use
Which tools can Michigan citizens use to directly influence the government? Check all that apply. recalls petitions initiatives picketing referendums
recalls, initiatives, & referendums.
What does the judicial branch do?
reviews laws explains laws resolves disputes (disagreements) decides if a law goes against the Constitution
What is the last step in the process of getting a bill passed into law under normal circumstances? reviewing it in committee sending it to the other house approving it by a vote sending it to the president
sending it to the president
Which term is defined as "a legal doctrine that permitted racial segregation in public facilities?" mandate affirmative action desegregation separate but equal
separate but equal
We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years?
six (6)
What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment?
speech religion assembly press petition the government
What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?
the Senate and House (of Representatives)
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the federal government. What is one power of the federal government?
to print money to declare war to create an army to make treaties
Read the excerpt from Dr. Martin Luther King's "Letter from Birmingham Jail."If I sought to answer all the criticisms that cross my desk, my secretaries would have little time for anything other than such correspondence in the course of the day, and I would have no time for constructive work.What is the author's purpose for including this sentence? to emphasize the productivity of his daily routine to undermine the significance of his critics' letter to establish the impressive credentials of his staff to explain the nature of his profession
to undermine the significance of his critics letters
Name one right only for United States citizens.
vote in a federal election run for federal office
