Name_______________________________ Date___________
Government of the People, by the People, for the People
DIRECTIONS: Matching Match each item in Column A with an item in Column B. Write the correct
letters in the blanks. (10 points each)
Column A
1. study of the rights and duties of citizens
Column B
2. a plan for collecting and spending money
A. public policy
B. government
C. civics
D. citizens
E. budget
3. a course of government action to achieve community goals
4. the ruling authority for a community
5. community members who owe loyalty to the government
DIRECTIONS: Multiple Choice In the blank write the letter of the choice that best completes the
statement or answers the question. (10 points each)
6. A state government cannot take actions that go against the laws and authority of
A. the local gvt. B. the national gvt.
C. other state gvt. D. other countries.
7. Which of the following does NOT make an election fair and free?
A. Every citizen’s vote carries the same weight.
B. Citizens must vote on an open ballot.
C. All candidates can express their views to the public.
D. Citizens may vote freely by secret ballot.
8. Governments established armed forces primarily to
A. defend land from enemies. B. prevent & settle conflicts.
9. The foundations of democracy began in
A. Cuba. B. Greece. C. the United States.
C. enforce laws.
D. punish lawbreakers.
D. Rome.
10. The role of government inspectors is to
A. check for safety problems.
B. help the needy. C. license drivers.
D. establish fire departments.