Civics Benchmark

Question 1

Fundamental Political Principals

Answer 1

Consent of the Governed
Limited Government
Rule of Law
Democracy
Representative Government

Question 2

Foundations of government

Answer 2

Charters of the Virginia Company of London and Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom

Question 3

Declaration of Independence

Answer 3

• Stated grievances against the king of great Britain .
  *Affirmed certain “inalienable Rights.

Question 4

The articles of confederation

Answer 4

Established first form of government

Question 5

Bill of Rights

Answer 5

Protected the fundamental freedoms and religion of speech press ,assembly and petition

Question 6

Preamble

Answer 6

We the People

Question 7

Constitution of Virginia

Answer 7

Ratified by voters of Virginia

Question 8

Constitution of the United States

Answer 8

Ratified By the states

Question 9

Processes to become a United States citizen

Answer 9

Birth or naturalization

Question 10

First Amendment freedoms

Answer 10

Religion petition assembly speech and press

Question 11

Duties of citizen.

Answer 11

Serve a jury or as a witness , obey laws, pay taxes , serve in the armed forces .

Question 12

Responsibilities of citizens

Answer 12

Registering and vote, communicate with Governor officials, participate in political campaigns respect others right Hold elective office, serve and voluntary positions and keep informed current issues

Question 13

Addressing Community needs and serving the public good

Answer 13

Volunteer to support Democratic institutions, Express concern about the welfare of the community as a whole, help make the community a better place to live and work

Question 14

Traits of good citizens

Answer 14

Trustworthy and honesty courtesy and respect for all the rights of others responsibility accountability and civil resiliency respect for the law patriotism participation in school and in or local community participation and elections as an informed voter

Question 15

Functions of political parties

Answer 15

Recruiting and nominating candidates monitoring acting of office holders education the election rate about campaign issues candidates won elections

Question 16

Similarities and differences of political parties

Answer 16

Organized to win elections influence to political policies reflect above liberal and considerate votes Define themselves that will Jordy support by appealing the political Center