University High School of Science and EngineeringGOVERNMENT US GovernmFINALEXAM2015BlendedUSGovt.with30answershighlighted (1)
FINAL EXAM Review Test
1.
... [Show More] Republic means the same as
a. individual rights
b. direct democracy
c. consent of the governed
d. representative democracy
2. Limited government means that the power of
a. elected officials has no limits
b. voters has extensive limits
c. elected officials has limits
d. voters has no limits
3. The idea of the social contract is that a government is only legitimate if it has
a. limited rights for the governed
b. restrictions on democracy
c. consent of the governed
d. indirect democracy
4. Under the Rule of Law,
a. the creators of the law must follow it, but those against it do not have to
b. people who object to the laws can apply for exemptions from it
c. everyone, including government officials, must abide by the laws
d. government officials are exempt from punishment under the law
5. Philosophers like John Locke argued that all humans
a. tend toward destructive behavior
b. want government to restrict democracy
c. seek power so government should be limited
d. have the natural rights of life, liberty, and property
6. In an indirect democracy, major laws and rules are made by
a. majority vote of the people
b. the top executive official
c. elected representatives
d. state-level executives
7. Which of the following is an example of government affecting citizens' daily
lives?
a. Andy forgets to complete his chores.
b. Sarah has an argument with her boss.
c. Julie gets a speeding ticket from police.
d. Robb volunteers to tutor young students.
8. Which of the following is an example of government affecting citizens' daily
lives?
a. Voting booths are set up at a library.
b. Local doctors speak to a citizen group.
c. A local group organizes a park cleanup.
d. Road traffic is heaviest in the afternoon.
9. Which of the following is an example of government affecting citizens' daily
lives?
a. Deer appear each afternoon to graze in the local park.
b. Two neighbors discuss whether to buy a lawn service.
c. A new on-ramp to the highway is under construction.
d. A soccer coach encourages his players to run during the off season.
10.A jus soli citizen was
a. given status by blood relation
b. born on the country's territory
c. adopted from a foreign country
d. naturalized through that process
11.Naturalization is
a. the word used to refer to citizenship by birth on U.S. territory
b. a process through which a person may become a legal citizen
c. the word used to refer to citizenship by birth to U.S. parents
d. a process through which a person can lose legal citizenship
12.The two major ways a person can become a legal U.S. citizen are
a. jus soli or jus sanguinis
b. birth or naturalization
c. application or an oath
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