CMAS Civics and Government 2

Question 1

What is federalism?

Accepted Answer

A system where power is shared between national and state governments

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A system where only the national government has power

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A system where states have all the power

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A system ruled by a single leader

Question 2

Which document first stated that 'all men are created equal' and outlined the colonists' reasons for independence?

Accepted Answer

The Declaration of Independence

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The U.S. Constitution

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The Magna Carta

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The Articles of Confederation

Question 3

What is the purpose of the Bill of Rights?

Accepted Answer

To protect individual freedoms from government overreach

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To establish the three branches of government

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To create the system of taxation

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To outline how elections work

Question 4

What is a democracy?

Accepted Answer

A government in which citizens hold power, either directly or through elected representatives

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A government ruled by a single powerful leader

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A government controlled by the military

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A government where laws are based on religious texts

Question 5

In the U.S. government, what is the president's role regarding bills passed by Congress?

Accepted Answer

The president can sign a bill into law or veto it

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The president must always sign all bills into law

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The president writes all new bills

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The president sends bills to the Supreme Court for approval

Question 6

What is the term for the process by which a person born in another country can become a U.S. citizen?

Accepted Answer

Naturalization

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Immigration

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Emigration

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Deportation

Question 7

What is the responsibility of citizens in a democracy that helps ensure the government represents the will of the people?

Accepted Answer

Participating in elections by voting

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Paying for government services

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Working for the government

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Following social media trends