Revised Level 3
Unit 6
We the People, the Citizen and the Constitution
Government End-Of-Course Practice Activities
Revised 4.15.16
CODE: 1-600-16
What Challenges Might Face American Constitutional Democracy in The Twenty-First
Century?
Pre-2016 standards:
Course level expectation: Knowledge of principles and processes of governance systems.
Knowledge of the principles expressed in documents shaping constitutional democracy in the
United States.
Determine the Civic Responsibilities of Individual Citizens. Assess the changing roles of
government-philosophy, limits, and duties
American Government-Grade Level Expectations 2016
Theme 1 Disciplinary Tools
Tools of Social Science Inquiry
1. History: Continuity of Change
Theme 1 Disciplinary Tools
Tools of Social Science Inquiry
Government Systems and Principles
Theme 1 Disciplinary Tools
Tools of Social Science Inquiry
3. Geographic Study
Theme 1 Disciplinary Tools
Tools of Social Science Inquiry
Economic Concepts
Theme 1 Disciplinary Tools
2. Government Systems and Principals
Theme 1 Disciplinary Tools
2. People Groups and Cultures
Theme 2 Key Concepts and Understanding
1. History: Continuity of Change
Historical Foundations
Theme 4 Key Concepts and Understanding
1. History: Continuity of Change
Government in Action
Theme 3 Key Concepts and Understanding
2. Government Systems and Principles
Structure of Government
Theme 2 Key Concepts and Understanding
5. Economic Concepts
Historical Foundations
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Government in Action
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5. People, Groups and Culture
Historical Foundations
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5. People, Groups and Culture
Structure of Government
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5. People, Groups and Culture
Structure of Government
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Selective Response Assessment:
1. Which phrase best describes de facto segregation?
A. Any form of segregation mandated by law
B. Groups of individuals who choose to be separate from society
C. Any form of segregation not mandated by law
D. Groups of individuals who are separate from society because of local law
2. Which definition best describes de jure segregation?
A. Any form of segregation mandated by law
B. Groups of individuals who choose to be separate from society
C. Any form of segregation not mandated by law
D. Groups of individuals who are separate from society because of local law
3. “The social policy by which nationality or citizenship is not determined by place of birth, but by
having an ancestor who is a national or citizen of the state.” The Free Dictionary
Identify the term which best describes the above definition.
A. Jus soli
B. Naturalized
C. Dual nationality
D. Jus sanguinis
4. Which statement best describes the right of jus soli?
A. Citizenship granted to an individual born in the territory or state
B. Citizenship granted to an individual born in a foreign country if the parents are U.S. citizens
C. Citizenship granted to an individual even if they are citizens of another country
D. Citizens may obtain citizenship from two different countries
5. “A person who comes from a foreign country; someone who does not owe allegiance to your
country.” American Heritage Dictionary
What term best describes the above quote?
A. Naturalized immigrant
B. De facto citizen
C. Alien
D De jure citizen
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6. Identify the best definition of a citizen.
A. A person protected by law from legal prosecution
B. A person entitled to the Bill of Rights without restrictions
C. A person entitled to unlimited social, political, and legal rights
D. A person that is a legal member of a nation or country
7. Which phrase best describes the purpose of civil disobedience?
A. Political and social law that economically discriminate
B. Nonviolent refusal to obey Federal laws believed to be unjust
C. Nonviolent refusal to obey laws believed to be unjust
D. Nonviolent refusal to obey laws ruled unconstitutional by the courts
8. “Rights to personal liberty established by the 13th and 14th Amendments to the U.S. Constitution
and certain Congressional acts, especially as applied to an individual or a minority group.”
Dictionary.com
Read and analyze the above definition. Which term best summarizes this statement.
A. Political rights
B. Civil rights
C. De facto social rights
D. De facto social and political rights
9. Identify which phrase best explains the purpose of collective security.
A. A military agreement where nations agree an attack on one is an attack on all
B. A military agreement between a superpower and a third world country
C. A military and economic agreement between two countries
D. A military and economic agreement between members of the United Nations
10. “A process in which an individual may give up their citizenship or a naturalized citizen may have
his/her citizenship taken away.”
Read and analyze the above definition. What is the best term that fits the selection above?
A. Denaturalization
B. Naturalization
C. Deportation
D. Deportation of a native born citizen
11. Which action best describes the concept of dual national citizenship?
A. An individual who is a legal citizen of a state and a nation
B. An individual who is a citizen of one nation and applying for citizenship of another
C. An individual born in one nation and immigrating to another
D. An individual who is a legal citizen of two or more nations
12. Which phrase best illustrates the definition of eminent domain?
A. The power of the state or federal government to take private land without the owner’s consent
B. The power of the federal government to take private land without the owner’s consent
C. The power of the state government to take private land without the owner’s consent
D. The taking of private land for public and nonfinancial use
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13. Which statement best explains the impact of enlightened self-interest?
A. The process of being a better citizen by serving the financial community
B. The process of being a better citizen by serving one’s own interests
C. A person serving their own interests ultimately serve the community interests
D. A person serving the interests of others ultimately serves their own interests
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Which are the effects of globalization?
It grants groups of countries common currency and trade options
It promotes increased trade, communication and technology between nations
It improves the living standards of all nations
It promotes a common language, currency and trade among nations
15. Irving Washington believes every citizen is entitled to the standards within the Universal
Declaration of Rights. What term best describes his philosophy?
A. Universal rights
B. Classical republicanism
C. Human rights
A. Right to autonomy
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Which phrase best summarizes the concept of immigration?
An individual moving from one country to another
An individual from one country applying for citizenship in another country
The government from one nation asking a citizen to move to their country
The movement of a citizen from one state to another
17. Identify the best advantage of having international law
A. It improves relationships between countries in the areas of trade, finance and law
B. It prevents criminals from “hiding out” in another country
C. It forces countries to abide by the decision of the international court
D. It ensures Americans take their rights with them when visiting a foreign country
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Which example best illustrates the concept of isolationism?
A country’s foreign policy that prevents others’ countries from trade
A foreign policy that protects a country from military action by other countries
A foreign policy where a country does not involve itself with the politics of other countries
A country’s foreign policy that makes it illegal to do business with other countries
19. What statement best describes a multinational corporation?
A. A state owned company doing business in two or more countries
B. A company using one currency doing business in two or more countries
C. To examine a person’s property obtaining a search warrant issued by a grand jury
D. A company doing business with two or more other countries
20. Which example best illustrates the process of naturalization?
A. Sam Smith entered America and completed the nationalization exam
B. Sam Smith immigrated to America, completed residency, and passed the naturalization test
C. Sam Smith was born in America, lived in France, returned and passed the nationalization test
D. Sam Smith immigrated to America, completed residency, passed the language and
naturalization Test
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21. “A foreigner who is a permanent resident of the country in which he or she resides but does not
have citizenship.” Free legal dictionary
Identify the term which best fits the above definition.
A. Alien
B. Immigrant
C. Resident alien
D. Denationalization
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Which of these circumstances best illustrates a treaty?
An agreement under international law between countries
A trade agreement under international law between countries
A trade or law agreement between two or more countries
A trade or law agreement sanctioned by the United Nations between two or more countries
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Identify a possible positive effect of the United Nations
Countries have a location to resolve disputes rather than going to war
All member countries must resolve their disputes with the Security Council
All member countries must follow the decision of the Security Council, thus preventing war
Since its beginning in 1945, member nations have not had a military conflict
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Which phrase best defines the purpose of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights?
A declaration made by the United Nations requiring member nations to extend to its citizens
A declaration by the United Nations outlining the rights all people are entitled to enjoy
Required of all nations before they are admitted to the United Nations
It allows citizens of all nations to force the United Nations to intervene when they are being
denied their human rights
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Which statement best illustrates the importance of voter registration?
It prevents people who do not pay property and school tax from voting
It ensures that the voting process will be efficient and quick
It prevents a citizen from voting multiple times
It guarantees only living U.S. citizens can vote
This concludes Level 3, Unit 6 assessment
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