Civics in Action

1. Civics in Action Section 1

2. Matching • 1. C - Shay’s Rebellion • 2. D – republicanism • 3. A – Dred Scott decision • 4. E – separation of powers • 5. B - enumerated

3. Multiple Choice • 6. The part of the Constitution that allows Congress to regulate the television industry is? • C – the commerce clause

4. 7. Which of these is a concurrent power? • D – collect taxes

5. 8. How many amendments are in the Bill of Rights? • B - 10

6. 9. Which amendment repealed the 18th Amendment? • A – 21st

7. 10. In which Supreme Court decision did the Court define its right to determine whether a law violates the Constitution? • A – Marbury v. Madison

8. Civics in Action Section 2

9. Matching • 1. E – appropriate • 2. D – override • 3. A – Senate • 4. C – cabinet • 5. B – select committee

10. Multiple Choice • 6. Which type of committee tries to work out a compromise bill? • D – conference committee

11. 7. The power to declare war is reserved for • D - Congress

12. 8. There are 91 federal district courts with • A – at least one in each state

13. 9. Any new tax bill must originate • B – in the House of Representatives

14. 10. Since 1869 how many justices are on the United states Supreme Court? • C - 9

15. Civics in Action Section 3

16. Matching • 1. B – due process • 2. C – tax • 3. D – draft • 4. A – naturalization • 5. E - vote

17. Multiple Choice • 6. The flag may be displayed • B – on all days, weather permitting

18. 7. Laws serve all of the following functions EXCEPT • C – forcing all citizens to vote

19. 8. Only males must register with the government at age 18 • D – for possible military service

20. 9. Which of the following is not the duty of a United States citizen? • A – community service

21. 10. The words “all men are created equal” are part of which document? • C – Declaration of Independence