7th GRADE CIVICS END OF COURSE EXAM
STUDY GUIDE – Ms. Murphy
TEST DATE: MONDAY, MAY 31 and June 1st
CONTENT AND SKILLS -- The exam consists of 65 multiple choice questions. The test questions are aligned with the district Civics curriculum map. Some questions contain charts, graphs, cartoons, and short readings. Students will be asked to use their knowledge and information from the charts, graphs, etc. to respond to these types of questions.
DIRECTIONS – Use your Interactive Student Notebook and Study Guide to answer these questions. Your study guide is due Monday, May 30th. The final test score will count as 2 test grades for the 4th quarter.
STUDY TIPS:
1. Review your notebook; Read through the lessons and notes to spark your memory.
2. Study your Study Guide.
3. Review your Bill of Rights notebook pages – This is always a popular topic. (1st through 10th)
1. Define Citizen. (Roles and Responsibilities, etc)Explain the quote
“Democracy is Not a Spectator Sport” in your answer.
2. Who was John Locke? Explain his theory of the “State of Nature and our “Natural Rights”?
3. What was one of the very first examples of a Social Contract?
4. What are the 4 Functions of Government?
5. What is the greatest gift the Ancient Greeks gave to the modern world?
6. Who has the power in a Monarchy? Oligarchy? Tyranny? Democracy?
6. What was the main reason that colonists declared their independence from Great Britain?
7. List 3 reasons that the Articles of Confederation was such a weak document.
9. What is the purpose of the Preamble to the Constitution?
10. What are the 3 Branches of Government?
· Explain the purpose
Separation of Powers and Checks and Balances
11. Explain how our Constitution is a “living document”?
12. List and describe the 5 Fundamental Principles of American Democracy.
- Define Republic
- Rule of Law
13. Define Federalism.
14. Define Popular Sovereignty
15. Explain the importance of the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments?
16. When was the Bill of Rights added to the Constitution?
17. Define political party.
18. Why was the Electoral College originally added to the Constitution?
19. Explain the “winner take all system” we have here in the United States when voting. (Electoral College)
20. How are electoral votes for each state determined?
21. Explain the role that media plays in elections. (“Watchdog”)
22. What is the difference between Civil and Criminal Law?
23. What is the main purpose of a jury?
24. What is the difference between a good and a service? Need and Want?
25. Explain the “Circular Flow of Supply and Demand”.
26. How do banks make their money?
27. What are the 3 C’s of Credit?
28. Taxes are used for the “Public Good”. Explain what this is and what kind of services taxes provide.
28. ARTICLE I of the Constitution describes ______.
29. ARTICLE II of the Constitution describes ______.
30, ARTICLE III of the Constitution describes ______.
31. ARTICLE IV of the Constitution is about ______.
32. ARTICLE V of the Constitution is about ______.
33. ARTICLE VI of the Constitution is about ______.
34. ARTICLE VII of the Constitution is about ______.
( REMEMBER THE ACRONYM : LAZY ELEPHANTS JUMP SLOWLY AND SLEEP REGULARLY)
WHO HAS THE POWER?
Directions: Read the powers below and determine which branch of government has the power to complete that action.
Write the branch on the line provided
EXECUTIVE LEGISLATIVE (House of Rep/Senate) JUDICIAL
35. Impeach the President ______
36. Conduct the Impeachment Trial ______
37. Pardon Criminals ______
38. Declare Laws Unconstitutional ______
39. Overturn lower court decisions ______
40. Appoint Supreme Court Justices ______
41. Introduce Tax Bills ______
42. Power of Veto ______
43. Propose Constitutional Amendments ______
44. Declare War ______
45. Negotiate Treaties ______
46. Send troops to a foreign country ______
47. Appoint Ambassadors ______
48. Approve Treaties and Appointments ______
WHAT IS THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THESE LANDMARK SUPREME COURT CASES? WHAT PRECEDENT DID THEY SET UP?
49. Brown v. Board of Education ______
______
50. Miranda v. Arizona ______
______
51. Tinker v. Des Moines ______
______
52. Gideon v. Wainwright ______
______
WHICH AMENDMENT?
53. Protection against Unreasonable Searches and Seizures ______
54. Protection against Excessive Bails and Fines ______
55. Freedom of Speech, Religion, Press, Assembly, & Petition ______
56. Right to an attorney ______
57. “Just in Case” Amendment ______
58. Right to Bear Arms ______
59. Protection against the Quartering of Soldiers ______
60. Right to a Trial by Jury ______
61. No Cruel and Unusual Punishment ______
62. Eminent Domain – Taking private land for public use ______
63. Right to Remain Silent – Do not have to incriminate yourself ______
64. Right to know what you are being charged with ______
65. States Rights ______
Directions: Complete the crossword puzzle using the following clues.
ACROSS2 / Often called the "Father of the Constitution" ; He was the main writer.
5 / How many amendments do we have in the Constitution?
6 / How many articles do we have in the Constitution?
13 / In this form of democracy, every citizen votes on every issue
15 / This amendment gave women the right to vote.
16 / The process of making decisions in a world where resources are limited.
20 / Power to reject something or a law
21 / Where was the Declaration of Independence signed?
23 / Literally means "To Speak the Truth"; Process of selecting a jury.
24 / How many Supreme Court Justices are there?
29 / Our "Take Home Pay"
31 / Used to get a feel for the general public is really thinking
33 / Citizens elect representatives who vote on their behalf; This is what we have here in this country.
34 / Our wants are greater than our resources.
35 / Political symbol for the Democratic Party
36 / Political symbol for the Republican Party
/ DOWN
1 / Someone in support of the Constitution
2 / When was the Declaration of Independence signed?
3 / How are potential jurors selected in Florida?
4 / Supported small states and wanted the representation in Congress to be equal; 2 per state.
5 / Who was the main drafter of the Declaration of Independence?
7 / States where each political party stands on the issues.
8 / This branch of government interprets the laws.
9 / A One house Congress; This is what we had under the Articles of Confederation.
10 / Your second best choice
11 / This branch of government enforces the laws.
12 / A Two house Congress
14 / This amendment lowered the voting age to 18.
17 / Set up a 2 House Congress where one house was based on population and the other was based on equal representation.
18 / Someone NOT in support of the Constitution
19 / This branch of government makes the laws.
20 / Supported large states and wanted representation in Congress to be based on population.
22 / Money taken out of our paycheck that will be returned to use when we turn 65.
25 / Literally means "to approve"
26 / The first 10 Amendments to our Constitution were called ______.
27 / Our income before taxes and deductions
28 / Money that is owed
30 / Money paid to the government for the Public Good
32 / Each individual part of the platform.