Lesson 13: Civics Unit Test

Question

Social Studies 8 A Unit 4: Civics
Civics Unit Test

Asha lives in a nation that has a legislature and a prime minister. Citizens in her country vote
in elections to elect their legislative representatives. Then parliament appoints the prime
minister.

Use the passage to answer the question.

1. Does Asha's nation have a limited or an unlimited government? (1 point)

limited, because not everyone serves in parliament

limited, because citizens have a say over who serves in government

unlimited, because citizens do not pick the prime minister

unlimited, because everyone has the right to vote

2. What is the purpose of the separation of powers? (1 point)
to keep ordinary citizens involved in politics

to prevent any branch from dominating the government

to distribute work between state and federal levels of government

to ensure that every president is supported by the majority of people and the majority of states

3. Which of the following is a stated purpose of the United States government under the
Constitution? Select all that apply.
(2 points)

acquire new territories

promote the general welfare

represent all citizens equally

generate wealth for businesses

provide for the common defense

does anyone know the rest of the 29 questions.