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Ohio - Proficiency - May 2005 - Citizenship - Grade 9

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  • In 1776, representatives of the American colonies decided to break away from Great Britain to form a new nation. Which of the following holidays commemorates this event?

    Flag Day
    Memorial Day
    Presidents’ Day
    Independence Day


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  • Taxes pay for many government services and projects. Which of the following is NOT paid for by taxes?

    the nation’s interstate highway system
    a city’s municipal fire departments
    a Governor’s trip to encourage trade
    a company’s retirement plan


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  • Carlo wants to vote in an upcoming city council election. Which of the following facts about him will NOT affect his eligibility to vote?

    where he lives
    when he was born
    his country of citizenship
    where his ancestors came from


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  • In a mayor-council form of city government, the city council is responsible for

    passing city ordinances.
    deciding on the constitutionality of city ordinances.
    punishing those who violate city ordinances.
    carrying out city ordinances.


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  • Which of the following has contributed to cultural diversity in the United States?

    a history of emigration to various regions of the world
    quota laws preventing immigration from certain countries
    availability of land and other economic opportunities
    a cultural and legal tradition of an official language


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  • Public water and sewage services are generally provided by

    a local government.
    a congressional district.
    a state government.
    the national government.


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  • Which one of the following does NOT contribute to international trade?

    Resources are unevenly distributed throughout the world.
    People in some nations want only goods that are produced locally.
    Different countries specialize in different products and services.
    Some countries lack all the products and services their people want.


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  • Which of the following statements best describes why the United States is sometimes called “a nation of immigrants”?

    Throughout American history, immigration laws have allowed unrestricted immigration to the United States.
    Most of the people living in the United States today were born in another country.
    Most Americans are descendants of people who immigrated to the United States.
    Many Americans travel frequently to other countries.


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  • Which of the following documents used examples to demonstrate that the English king had committed acts of tyranny?

    the Bill of Rights
    the Declaration of Independence
    the Articles of Confederation
    the Declaration of the First Continental Congress


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  • Why was the Northwest Ordinance of 1787 important for Ohio?

    The boundaries of the territory set up by the Northwest Ordinance became the boundaries of the state of Ohio.
    Under the procedures established by the Northwest Ordinance, Ohio eventually became a state.
    The Northwest Ordinance promised Ohio settlers free land if they agreed to stay for ten years.
    The Northwest Ordinance named Columbus as the capital of the state of Ohio.


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  • Which of the following is ultimately responsible for deciding whether state laws are consistent with the Constitution of Ohio?

    the General Assembly
    the Governor
    the Ohio Supreme Court
    Ohio’s representatives in Congress


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  • In a particular country, the people elect other citizens to run the government. These elected officials then try to carry out the wishes of the public. This political system is best described as

    a representative democracy.
    an absolute monarchy.
    a dictatorship.
    an oligarchy.


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  • Which of the flags represents the United States today?

    A
    B
    C
    D


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  • In theory, capitalism is an economic system in which

    the government controls all property.
    individuals invest in the means of production.
    society as a whole controls the distribution of goods.
    the government meets the economic needs of the people.


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  • The police arrived at Sam’s house with a warrant to arrest him as a suspect in a burglary. The first thing the police did when Sam opened the door was demand that Sam tell them where he had been on the night of the burglary. Sam was scared and confessed to the crime. Which of the following statements about Sam’s right to due process of law is most accurate?

    Sam’s right to due process was violated because the police failed to inform him of his right to remain silent.
    Sam’s right to due process was violated because the police did not bring him to the police station before questioning him.
    Sam’s right to due process was violated because the police entered his house illegally.
    Sam’s right to due process was not violated because he admitted to committing the burglary.


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  • Which of the letters on the map identifies the United States?

    L
    M
    N
    O


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  • John is considering joining a political party. Which one of the following would be a good reason for him to join?

    so that he can support a group that represents many of his political beliefs
    so that he will be eligible to receive social security benefits when he retires
    so that he can be told what to think about political issues
    so that all his family members will belong to the same political group


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  • A funding bill is introduced in the United States House of Representatives. If the House approves it, what would be the next step toward the bill becoming a law?

    It must be voted on by the public.
    It must be signed by the President.
    It must be sent to the Senate for passage.
    It must be ruled constitutional by the U.S. Supreme Court.


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  • Which document states that the purpose of government is to protect such basic human rights as “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness”?

    the Constitution
    the Pledge of Allegiance
    the Northwest Ordinance
    Declaration of Independence


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  • According to the map above, in what direction is the county courthouse from the city bank?

    northeast
    southeast
    northwest
    southwest


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  • Both state governments and the national government hold the power to

    grant citizenship.
    define crimes.
    issue marriage licenses.
    regulate interstate commerce.


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  • The owner of a large restaurant hires workers from many social backgrounds, but will allow only persons from one social background to wait on tables because he believes that customers prefer this. Which of the following most likely describes the situation in this restaurant?

    Those workers not allowed to be servers will be motivated to work harder than the servers.
    The employer’s policy will ensure the success of the restaurant.
    The servers in the restaurant will be productive employees.
    The employer’s policy is illegal and prevents many qualified workers from being servers.


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  • Which of the letters on the map above identifies the location of the capital of Ohio?

    W
    X
    Y
    Z


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  • Which of the following actions concerning bicycles would be handled by the executive branch of a city government?

    passing a local law that prohibits bicycle riding on sidewalks
    carrying out a local law that restricts the parking of bicycles on public property
    deciding whether a local law that raises the sales tax on bicycles is constitutional
    amending a local law that requires bicycle riders to wear safety helmets


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  • The citizens of a state decide to vote on whether to raise the drinking age to 21 years. It is further proposed that only people 21 or older be allowed to vote on this question. Which of the following best explains what is unconstitutional in the situation described above?

    The Constitution prohibits elections in which the results affect people who did not vote.
    The Constitution sets the national drinking age at 18.
    The Constitution prevents states from making local election laws.
    The Constitution guarantees 18-year-olds the right to vote in all elections.


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  • Based on their arguments presented above, Senator Smith and Senator Jones disagree over which of the following issues?

    whether or not to raise the gasoline tax to help lower the national debt
    whether or not the gasoline tax should be used to increase Social Security benefits to low-income people
    whether or not to raise the gasoline tax to improve roads and bridges
    whether or not the country really needs to find new sources for funds to pay off the national debt


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  • When Bryan went to the polls to vote for the Governor of Ohio, he was turned away. Which of the following would disqualify him as a voter?

    He did not register to vote.
    He was not born in Ohio.
    He will turn 21 a month after the election.
    He is not knowledgeable about the candidates.


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  • Michael lives in a country where the people have no say in the government, nor do they have any guaranteed rights. When the time comes to elect the country’s leader, there is only one name on the ballot. What type of government does Michael’s country most likely have?

    a dictatorship
    an absolute monarchy
    a representative democracy
    a parliamentary government


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  • Which of the following actions performed by Louis is the best example of active service to his community?

    paying local taxes
    participating in a crime prevention group
    attending classes at a community college
    visiting a local recreation area


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  • According to the map above, about how many kilometers is it from Slater to Randolph?

    80 kilometers
    200 kilometers
    240 kilometers
    340 kilometers


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  • A certain state has a 100-year-old law which forbids people to kiss in public. If the state were governed like the state of Ohio, which of the following is one way in which this law could be removed?

    The law is automatically abolished because of its age.
    The law can be declared unconstitutional by the state supreme court.
    Once a law becomes a law, it cannot be removed, but it can be ignored if a state judge agrees.
    The governor can remove the law.


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  • The following is from a newspaper article. Mayor Anderson and Mr. Marion were together Monday evening when Mr. Marion’s car was towed from a fire hydrant zone on Wolf Street. According to Geraldine Wayne, director of parking management for the City Transportation Bureau, businessman Arthur Marion has 179 unpaid parking tickets on file totaling more than $4,000 in fines. Marion, a close friend of Mayor Anderson, denied that he had any outstanding tickets. “I am unaware of owing any parking fines,” Marion said. “I am NOT the type of citizen who tries to avoid his responsibilities to the law. I am sure that the city is making a mistake.” Based on the article above, which of the following statements should be considered LEAST reliable?

    Mr. Marion’s car was towed away.
    Mr. Marion does not owe any parking tickets.
    Mayor Anderson was with Mr. Marion on Monday evening.
    Geraldine Wayne is the director of parking management for the city.


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  • Which of the following is a responsibility of the United States executive branch of government?

    decide if a law is constitutional
    raise or lower taxes
    approve judges nominated for the Supreme Court
    negotiate treaties with foreign countries


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  • The Duncanville water supply is too contaminated to be used for drinking. City officials decide to postpone a major bridge construction project and use those funds to improve the quality of the municipal water. This is an example of which of the following concepts?

    interdependence
    supply and demand
    satisfying wants with limited resources
    allocation of goods through a market


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  • A new community softball league is being formed. Which of the following actions is an attempt at preventing discrimination on the basis of sex?

    allow only boys to play in the softball league
    allow only girls to be cheerleaders
    allow only girls to play softball and only boys to play baseball
    allow boys and girls to play in the softball league together


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  • Which of the following is an elected position?

    city manager
    chief of police
    city council member
    public service director


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  • Which of the following is a characteristic of a theoretical socialist economic system?

    All means of production are funded by individual members of society.
    Private ownership of land, machinery, and factories is encouraged by the government.
    Wealth and resources are distributed according to social class.
    Major areas of the economy are controlled by the government.


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  • An amendment to the United States Constitution has been proposed by Congress. What must happen in order for the amendment to become part of the Constitution?

    The amendment must be approved by the President.
    The amendment must be approved by the Supreme Court.
    The amendment must be ratified by three- fourths of the states.
    The amendment must be ratified by three- fourths of the Senate.


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  • Betsy plans to vote in an Ohio election. Which of the following is a qualification she must meet in order to vote?

    She must pay a small registration fee.
    She must pass a literacy test.
    She must be a U.S. citizen.
    She must be at least 21 years old.


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  • The President of the United States takes an oath of office, promising to “preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution of the United States.” Which of the following actions by the President would NOT be consistent with the presidential oath of office?

    urging that new federal courts be built to ensure speedy trials
    criticizing a state bill that is inconsistent with federal law
    removing an ambassador who is accused of treason
    seeking nomination for a third term


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  • Mr. Williams has been arrested for driving while intoxicated. He has no money, and his relatives refuse to pay his bail or hire a lawyer. Mr. Williams is 21 years old. Which of the following rights is he guaranteed under the Bill of Rights?

    Mr. Williams is guaranteed the right to pay his bail through community service.
    Mr. Williams is protected from a jail sentence because it would be cruel and unusual punishment on a first offense.
    Mr. Williams is allowed the right to have a lawyer, even if he can’t pay for one.
    Mr. Williams is entitled to keep his driver’s license if revoking it would violate his rights to liberty and the pursuit of happiness.


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  • Which of the letters on the map above correctly identifies the capital of the United States?

    A
    B
    C
    D


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  • Which of the following statements best describes the process by which the Governor of Ohio is selected?

    The electoral college appoints the Governor.
    The Ohio Senate appoints the Governor.
    Ohio voters elect the Governor.
    The General Assembly elects the Governor from among its members.


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  • Americans pay taxes to receive the benefit of many government services, including the following: I. building new public schools II. constructing interstate highways III. providing protection by the armed services Which of these services does the federal government generally provide?

    I and II only
    I and III only
    II and III only
    I, II, and III


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  • A newspaper interviewed four people and asked them to describe the kind of children’s television programs they would like to see added to TV. They gave the following statements. I. “I want programs that show children from many different countries and backgrounds so that children can see it is important to learn how to get along together.” II. “I’d like to see programs that focus on family values. The value of the family has to be stressed, whether it’s a family with a single parent or both parents.” III. “We need more current events shows for younger children. Kids need to know more about their world so they can learn to understand world problems when they grow up.” IV. “I’d like to make kids aware of the danger of drugs. A government report shows that schools with drug education programs have lower rates of drug abuse.” Which statement is supported with evidence?

    I
    II
    III
    IV


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  • At a national political convention, the major function of the party is to

    register voters for the upcoming election.
    determine the role of public officials in government.
    select candidates for the upcoming election.
    evaluate the actions of public officials in government.


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  • Here is a portion of a map of the United States. Which letter on the above map identifies the state of Ohio?

    A
    B
    C
    D


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  • Some teenagers in a city were concerned that many adults in the community did not know how to read and write. As citizens, they could take all of the following actions to help solve the problem EXCEPT

    lobby the school board for a night-school class for the adults.
    volunteer to teach at a neighborhood center.
    collect and donate books and writing materials.
    require the adults to attend literacy classes.


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  • In 1970, a state government announced a program to reduce the number of highway accidents to less than 1,000 per year within 10 years. Based on the graph above, which of the following statements is most accurate?

    The goal of the accident reduction program was met.
    The number of deaths on state highways was reduced by almost one-half.
    Fewer vehicles were on the state highways in 1980 than in 1970.
    The accident reduction program reduced the rate of state highway accidents to below the national average.


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  • Fred has become so disappointed with the politicians in office that he has decided not to vote. His friend Joe stops by Fred’s house on election day and tries to convince Fred to vote. Which of the following arguments can Joe use to convince Fred to vote?

    Voting is a responsibility.
    Voting is a requirement.
    Fred could lose his right to vote.
    Fred could lose his citizenship.


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