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Studying
for the
MIDTERM
CIVICSNOTE: There are helpful links, terms
to know and a sample question for
each benchmark covered in semester
one. (There is an answer key at the
end of the PowerPoint for the sample
questions.)
SPECIAL NOTE: If you cannot get
online to visit the links, please use
your units from quarter one and
quarter two.
REALLY SPECIAL NOTE:
If you visit any of the Escambia
County websites…. You can find
THREE SAMPLE QUESTIONS as well
as Quizlet vocab review at the
bottom of each page for each
benchmark.
1
How to use the Escambia County Website to study?
2
These websites are great study tools! There are three basic
parts for each benchmark: 2. Three sample
questions per
benchmark with
answers
3. Vocab Practice using Quizlet
1. Clear explanation of the benchmark
SS.7.C.2.1: CitizenshipLinks:
Escambia County 2.1
Citizenship! It all starts here. –Tutorial
SS.7.C.2.1 Sample Question:
Which is a requirement for a person to become a naturalized U.S.
citizen?
A. passing a U.S. history and government exam
B. working in the U.S. for at least five years
C. being born to American parents
D. serving in the U.S. military
Vocab:
Citizen Naturalization
14th Amendment Alien
Immigrant Law of Blood
Law of Soil Resident
Unit 1
Quarter 1
3
SS.7.C.2.2 Obligations and Responsibilities
Links:
Escambia County 2.2
Show Your Citizenship Tutorial
Vocab:
Obligation/Duty Common Good Responsibility of a Citizen
Civic Participation Selective Service
SS.7.C.2.2
Sample Question:
Unit 1
Quarter 1
4
SS.7.C.3.1 Forms of Government
Links:
Escambia County 3.1Forms of Government– Tutorial Forms of Government- FLVS– video
Vocab:
Direct Democracy Representative Democracy Republic
Communism Monarchy Absolute MonarchyOligarchy Autocracy Socialism
SS.7.C.3.1 Sample Question:
What do an absolute monarchy and an autocracy have in common?
A. a single ruler
B. a written constitution
C. a national court system
D. a single legislative house
Unit 1
Quarter 1
5
SS.7.C.3.2 Systems of Government
Links:
Escambia County 3.2
Systems of Government Tutorial– Tutorial
Systems of Government- FLVS– Video
Vocab:
Governor President Prime Minister
Parliamentary System of Government Federal System of Government
Confederal System of Government Unitary System of Government
SS.7.C.3.2
Sample Question:
Unit 1
Quarter 1
6
SS.7.C.1.1 The Enlightenment
Links:
Escambia County 1.1
Enlightenment Influence on Founding Fathers Tutorial–Tutorial
Vocab:
Enlightenment Separation of Powers Natural Law
Social Contract Montesquieu John Locke
SS.7.C.1.1
Sample Question:
Unit 2
Quarter 1
7
SS.7.C.1.2 Impact on Government
Links:
Escambia County 1.2
Colonists: What were they thinking?–Tutorial
Vocab:
Magna Carta English Bill of Rights Mayflower Compact
Thomas Paine’s Common Sense Limited Monarchy Self-Governed
SS.7.C.1.2
Sample Question:
Unit 2
Quarter 1
8
SS.7.C.1.3 and SS.7.C.1.4 Declaration of Independence
Links:
Escambia County 1.3
Escambia County 1.4
Britain vs. America: What Led to the Declaration of Independence Tutorial
Analyzing the Declaration of Independence– Tutorial
Vocab: English/British Policies Affecting Declaration of Independence Tyranny
Natural Rights (life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness) Role of Government
Complaints and Grievances in Declaration of Independence Assent
Oppression Self-Evident
SS.7.C.1.3
Sample
Question:
Unit 3
Quarter 1
SS.7.C.1.4 Sample Question:We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are
created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with
certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life,
Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.
Which document contains this passage?
A. Declaration of Independence
B. Articles of Confederation
C. English Bill of Rights
D. U.S. Constitution9
SS.7.C.1.9 Rule of Law
Links:
Escambia County 1.9
Understanding Rule of Law Tutorial
Vocab:
Rule of Law
Sample Question:
Which characteristic serves as a long-term protection against tyranny and is a foundation
of liberty in the United States?
A. the commerce clause
B. the elastic clause
C. the right to trial
D. the rule of law
Unit 3
Quarter 1
10
SS.7.C.1.5 Articles of Confederation
Links:
Escambia County 1.5
From Confederation to Constitution – Tutorial
Vocab:
Articles of Confederation (weaknesses) Shay’s Rebellion Debt Constitutional Convention
Sample Question:
How did the U.S. Constitution solve a problem created by the Articles of Confederation?
A. It avoided the issue of states' rights.
B. It allowed the states to elect representatives.
C. It prevented the amendment of federal laws.
D. It enabled the federal government to collect taxes.
Unit 4
Quarter 1
11
SS.7.C.1.6 Preamble of the ConstitutionLinks:
Escambia County 1.6Understanding the Preamble– Tutorial
Vocab:
Union Justice Domestic Tranquility
Welfare Posterity Ordain Defense
Sample Question:
In the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution, what is the meaning of the phrase "We the People"?
A. The people express their will through political parties.
B. The people express their will by directly creating laws.
C. Government receives taxes from the people and exists to support them.
D. Government receives its power from the people and exists to serve them.
Unit 4
Quarter 1
12
SS.7.C.1.7 Separation of Powers/Checks and Balances
Links:
Escambia County 1.7
The Three Branches: Check yourself! Tutorial
Vocab:
Limited Government Separation of Powers
Checks and Balances Constitutional Government
Sample Question:
What check does the U.S. Senate have on the president?
A. overriding vetoes
B. appointing judges
C. declaring laws unconstitutional
D. refusing to confirm appointments
Unit 4
Quarter 1
13
SS.7.C.1.8 Federalist and Anti-Federalist
Links:
Escambia County 1.8
The Great Debate: Federalists vs. Antifederalists– Tutorial
Vocab:
Federalist Viewpoints Federalist Papers Anti-Federalist Viewpoints
Anti-Federalist Papers Bill of Rights Ratification
Sample Question:
What was the Anti-Federalists' greatest concern about ratifying the U.S. Constitution?
A. The lack of a federal court system.
B. The lack of legislative veto power.
C. The lack of a strong military.
D. The lack of a bill of rights.
Unit 4
Quarter 1
14
SS.7.C.3.3 Structure of the US ConstitutionLinks:
Escambia County 3.3Three Branches of Government– Tutorial
Vocab:
Article I Legislative Branch Makes Laws
Article II Executive Branch Enforces Laws
Article III Judicial Branch Interprets Laws
Sample Question:
Which branch of federal government makes laws?
A. bureaucracy
B. executive
C. judicial
D. legislative
Unit 4
Quarter 1
15
SS.7.C.3.5 The Amendment Process
Links:
Escambia County 3.5
Amending the Constitution: Do you have an Eraser– Tutorial
Vocab:
Amendment Process Caucus Ratify
Sample Question:
Unit 4
Quarter 1
16
SS.7.C.2.4 Bill of RightsLinks:
Escambia County 2.4
Know Your Rights: Tutorial
Vocab:
Bill of Rights Amendments 1-10 1st Amendment (Five Freedoms) Cruel and Unusual Punishment Double Jeopardy Due Process Eminent DomainEqual Protection under the Law Pleading the Fifth Right to Bear ArmsRight to Legal Counsel Search and Seizure SuffrageTrial by Jury Unenumerated Powers (9th Amendment)
Sample Question:
Where can a description of U.S. citizens' civil liberties be found?
A. Declaration of Independence
B. Preamble to the Constitution
C. Pledge of Allegiance
D. Bill of Rights
Unit 1
Quarter 2
17
SS.7.C.2.5 The United States Constitution: Limiting and Safeguarding
Individual Rights
Links:
Escambia County 2.5
Vocab:
Limited Individual Rights Executive Branch Judicial Branch Legislative Branch
Appellate Process Ex post facto Habeas Corpus Independent Judiciary Precedent
Privacy Summary Judgment
Sample Question:
Unit 1
Quarter 2
18
SS.7.C.3.6 Constitutional Rights… Individuals vs. SocietyLinks:
Escambia County 3.6
Journey Through Justice Tutorial
The Supreme Court and Equal Rights Tutorial
Vocab:
Constitution Rights Civil disobedience Economic freedom
Forced internment Property Rights Eminent domain
Sample Question:
What has been one long-term result of the constitutional protection of free speech?
A. fewer court cases involving minors
B. fewer laws limiting minority rights
C. a more accurate election
D. a more informed society
Unit 1
Quarter 2
19
SS.7.C.3.7 Impact of Voting Rights AmendmentsLinks:
Escambia County 3.7
Voting Rights TeD Video
Vocab:
13th Amendment 14th Amendment 15th Amendment
19th Amendment 24th Amendment 26th Amendment
Civil Rights Act of 1964 Voting Rights Act of 1965 Civil Rights Act of 1968
Sample Question:
How did the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 impact political participation?
A. All person who passed a literacy test could now vote.
B. All children of foreign citizens could now vote.
C. All African-Americans could now vote.
D. All women could now vote.
Unit 2
Quarter 2
20
SS.7.C.3.12 Landmark Supreme Court CasesLinks:
Escambia County 3.12
The Supreme Court and Equal Rights: Two Famous Cases– Tutorial
Journey Through Justice: Our Federal Courts– Tutorial
Understanding Rule of Law Tutorial
Vocab:
Marbury v. Madison Plessy v. Ferguson Brown v. Board of Education
Gideon v. Wainwright Miranda v. Arizona In re Gault
Tinker v. Des Moines Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier United States v. Nixon
Bush v. Gore. District of Columbia v. Heller Juvenile rights
Rights of the accused Segregation
Sample Question:
Which was an outcome of the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Brown v. Board of Education (1954)?
A. Administrators may limit the content of students publications.
B. Public school districts that segregate deny equal protection.
C. Students have a reduced expectation of privacy in school.
D. Criminal defendants have the right to an attorney.
Unit 2
Quarter 2
21
SS.7.C.2.8 Political PartiesLinks:
Escambia County 2.8
Party On: Political Parties in America– Tutorial
Vocab:
Political Parties Republican Party Democratic Party
Communist Party Libertarian Party Socialist Party
Sample Question:
In the modern political system, which issue represents a basic disagreement between Republicans and
Democrats?
A. the responsibilities of government
B. the frequency of national elections
C. the legality of the U.S. Constitution
D. the support for the U.S. military soldier
Unit 3
Quarter 2
22
SS.7.C.2.9 Requirements for Political OfficeLinks:
Escambia County 2.9
Evaluate the Candidates: Who will you choose? Tutorial
Vocab: Platform Debate Candidate
Sample Question:
Unit 3
Quarter 2
23
SS.7.C.2.10 and SS.7.C.2.11 Impact of Media, Individuals and Interest
Groups on Monitoring and Influencing GovernmentLinks:
Escambia County 2.10
Escambia County 2.11
Evaluate the Candidates: Who will you choose? Tutorial
Vocab: lobbying lobbyist watchdog
political action committee (PAC) special interest
bias symbolism propaganda
SS.7.C.2.10 Sample Question:
Who do lobbyists represent in their attempts to
influence government?
A. military officers
B. elected officials
C. interest groups
D. circuit judges
Unit 4
Quarter 2
SS.7.C.2.11
Sample
Question:
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SS.7.C.2.13 Multiple Perspectives on Public and Current Issues
Links:
Escambia County 2.13
Vocab: Resolving problems Government Agencies Public Perspectives
Sample Questions :
Unit 4
Quarter 2
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Sample Questions Answer Key:Quarter One:
SS.7.C.2.1: A
SS.7.C.2.2: C
SS.7.C.3.1: A
SS.7.C.3.2: A
SS.7.C.1.1: A
SS.7.C.1.2: C
SS.7.C.1.3: C
SS.7.C.1.4: A
SS.7.C.1.9: D
SS.7.C.1.5: D
SS.7.C.1.6: D
SS.7.C.1.7: D
SS.7.C.1.8: D
SS.7.C.3.3: D
SS.7.C.3.5: C
Quarter Two:
SS.7.C.2.4: D
SS.7.C.2.5: B
SS.7.C.3.6: D
SS.7.C.3.7: C
SS.7.C.3.12: B
SS.7.C.2.8: A
SS.7.C.2.9: D
SS.7.C.2.10: C
SS.7.C.2.11: D
SS.7.C.2.13: D
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