QoD Archive

Quiz of the Day

1.

CE.2b  The government set up by the Articles of Confederation failed because

A) it did not give the central government enough power.
B) it abused its power and took away people’s rights.
C) the British continued to control the colonies.
D) it did not represent all of the people equally.

2.

CE.3c Which of the following aspects of citizenship is the picture above demonstrating?

A) Civic duty
B) Civic responsibility
C) Naturalization
D) Freedom of religion

3.

CE.2b  George Mason : Bill of Rights, Thomas Jefferson : __________

A) Declaration of Independence
B) Articles of Confederation
C) 1st Amendment to the US Constitution
D) 14th amendment to the US Constitution

4.

CE.3b  Your freedom to practice your chosen faith is protected by which 1st Amendment freedom?

A) assembly
B) press
C) petition
D) religion

5.

CE.5b  Which group often revolves around a political personality?

A) Democrats
B) Republicans
C) Mass Media
D) Third Parties

6.

“Insist on yourself; never imitate.” - Ralph Waldo Emerson

CE.4a-e  In the quote above, Emerson is most likely encouraging people to practice which character trait of a good citizen?

A) honesty
B) respect for the law
C) self-reliance
D) patriotism

 

7.

CE.5a  One of the most important jobs a President and his campaign team have during an election is the search for a potential Vice-President. Which function of political parties is this illustrating?

A) Recruiting and nominating candidates
B) Educating the electorate about campaign issues
C) Helping candidates win elections
D) Monitoring actions of officeholders

8.

CE.8c  An elected council is the local legislative body in-

A) state and countries
B) cities and towns
C) cities and states
D) states and towns

9.

CE.3c Which of the following aspects of citizenship is the picture above demonstrating?

A) Civic duty
B) Civic responsibility
C) Naturalization
D) Freedom of press

10.

CE.10b  Which court case established the principle of judicial review at the national level?

A) Plessy v. Ferguson
B) Brown v. The Board of Education
C) Marbury v. Madison
D) Korematsu v U.S.


 

 

Bonus

 

CE.8a  Name at least three of the four political positions that the Virginia Constitution requires every locality to elect.