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OH - Proficiency - October 2004 - Citizenship - Grade 9

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  • Which of the following is NOT a right guaranteed to United States citizens in the Bill of Rights?

    the right to vote in federal and state elections
    the right to petition the U.S. government for redress of grievances
    the right to speak freely in private or in public
    the right to secure one’s home against unwarranted searches and seizures


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  • In theory, under which economic system are individuals more likely to risk their own money by investing in a company in order to earn a profit?

    capitalism
    communism
    socialism
    materialism


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  • Which level of government has the power to grant United States citizenship?

    state
    city
    national
    county


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  • Which of the following statements accurately describes a process for removing a federal law?

    The President removes a law by vetoing it.
    Congress removes a law by replacing it with a new law.
    Citizens remove a law by a two-thirds majority vote.
    The Senate removes a law by forming a Senate committee to approve the removal.


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  • Although Lucinda is very busy, she always manages to devote some time to her community. Which of the following activities is NOT an example of active community involvement?

    collecting food to provide to people in need
    volunteering to answer phones and open mail for a political candidate
    watching a television program about the environment
    reading to residents at a local nursing home


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  • In which of the following sections of the map above is Ohio located?

    E-11
    F-10
    G-8
    G-10


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  • Which of the following was provided for in the Northwest Ordinance of 1787?

    the means by which people could form a state
    the right to rise up against an unjust ruler
    the methods by which taxes could be collected
    the power to create a new nation


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  • The people of a certain country work cooperatively to produce and distribute goods. All equipment used to produce goods is owned by the people. In theory, which of the following best describes the economic system in this country?

    capitalist
    socialist
    communist
    fascist


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  • Which branch of a local government would be responsible for passing an ordinance prohibiting citizens from playing radios loudly in the park?

    the law enforcement branch
    the judicial branch
    the legislative branch
    the civil service branch


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  • Edwin has never registered to vote. He goes to the board of elections office to see if he can become a voter in Ohio. Which of the following pieces of information could the registrar legally ask to see before registering Edwin?

    evidence that Edwin resides in Ohio
    evidence that Edwin can read enough to complete the ballot
    evidence that Edwin rents an apartment or owns a house
    evidence that Edwin has paid his voter registration fee


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  • The citizens of a city met with city officials to discuss a measure to provide a job training program for a local high school. One citizen suggested that because there were more boys than girls attending that school, only male citizens should vote on the job program issue in the election. A city official pointed out that the citizen’s suggestion was unconstitutional. Which of the following constitutional rights does the citizen’s suggestion violate?

    the right to petition the government
    the right to a fair trial
    the right to vote regardless of sex
    the right to free speech


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

    A
    B
    C
    D


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  • Jackie sells Mary her car for $2,000. Mary claims that the car does not work and sues Jackie. The Bill of Rights guarantees Jackie the right to

    receive free public counsel.
    request a jury trial.
    demand damage payments from Mary.
    buy back the car to avoid the lawsuit.


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  • Which of the following documents contains the phrase “. . . one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all”?

    the Declaration of Independence
    the Preamble to the United States Constitution
    the Articles of Confederation
    the Pledge of Allegiance


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  • Marisa wants to make sure she is eligible to vote in the next Ohio election. Which of the following is NOT a requirement Marisa must meet in order to be able to vote?

    She must be 18 years old.
    She must have registered before the election.
    She must be a resident of Ohio.
    She must have been born in the United States.


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  • According to the map shown, how many cities in Illinois have over 100,000 people, but fewer than 500,000 people?

    one
    two
    three
    four


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  • Which of the following is required for a bill to become law in Ohio?

    approval by the legislature
    approval by the U.S. Congress
    approval by the Ohio Supreme Court
    approval by a voters’ referendum


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  • A voter group in Elm Grove tried to register all the city’s eligible voters for this year’s city council elections. If voter turnout is high, which of the following is most likely to be the result?

    Local government will be more representative of the Elm Grove voters.
    Elm Grove will become a more influential city in its state.
    The state government will be more responsive to Elm Grove than to other cities.
    Residents of Elm Grove will pay lower taxes.


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  • A community is located in a region where very little drinking water is available. In order to manage their water resources effectively, which of the following should the community NOT do?

    increase their water usage
    buy water from another community
    install water-saving devices in homes
    charge higher rates for water


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  • Which branch of the United States government has the power to interpret federal laws?

    the judicial branch
    the civil service branch
    the executive branch
    the legislative branch


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  • Rita wanted to join a political party. She read the written political views of several parties. She then decided to join the party whose views she agreed with the most. Which political party function helped Rita make her decision?

    interest group lobbying
    party platform presentation
    candidate nomination
    election fund-raising


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  • Which of these documents asserts that governments derive their just powers from the consent of the governed?

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


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  • Which of the following do the stripes on the American flag symbolically represent?

    the people who signed the Declaration of Independence
    the original American states
    the amendments to the Bill of Rights
    the people who died in the Revolutionary War


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  • Which of the following would keep a person from voting in Ohio?

    being only 18 years old
    living in the state for only 16 months
    not owning property
    not being registered with the Board of Elections


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  • In which of the following sections of the map above is Columbus, Ohio, located?

    A18
    B13
    C15
    D12


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  • The main function of the legislative branch of state governments is to

    interpret laws.
    make laws.
    veto laws.
    administer laws.


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  • Vince and Sally start a wildlife conservation group at their school. The group plans to take action against the developer who plans to build an apartment complex near a wildlife preserve. Which of the following is NOT a legal action for the group to take?

    circulating a petition opposing the apartment complex
    sponsoring a peaceful public protest
    physically preventing workers from entering the construction site
    picketing outside the developer’s office


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  • According to constitutional law, which of the following may propose an amendment to the United States Constitution?

    voters
    pressure groups
    Congress
    the President


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  • Which government decides how old you have to be to apply for a driver’s license?

    the state government
    the national government
    the city government
    the county government


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  • Country A specializes in mining its natural minerals, but has a shortage of wheat. Country B produces an abundance of wheat, but has few natural mineral resources. The two countries exchange wheat and minerals. Which of the following is NOT a correct statement about trade between these two countries?

    Trading wheat for minerals helps to satisfy only the needs of the people in Country A.
    Natural resources are not equally distributed between the two countries.
    Specialization encourages trade between the two countries.
    Exchanging wheat for minerals has made Countries A and B interdependent.


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  • On a television news show, you hear a commentator talking about a proposed piece of legislation. The commentator says, “This measure is just another example of politicians trying to grab power from the electorate.” As a responsible citizen, you should

    request a copy of the legislation and learn more about it
    warn your friends about this harmful legislation.
    write your representative to vote against the legislation.
    find out if the commentator will be on other news shows.


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  • To which of the following public offices would a person normally be appointed?

    Attorney General of Ohio
    U.S. district judge for Ohio
    Governor of Ohio
    U.S. Senator from Ohio


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  • Sara has been arrested for driving a car while intoxicated. All of the following can legally happen during her trial EXCEPT that

    she can have a lawyer represent her in court
    she can be required to testify against herself.
    a jury can decide her innocence or guilt.
    an expert witness can tell the level of alcohol in her blood.


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  • A United States company produces products that it sells both in the United States and overseas. Which levels of government may tax the company?

    local government only
    state government only
    national government only
    local, state, and national governments


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  • In the past, the United States was sometimes referred to as a “melting pot.” Which of the following provides the best reason for that description?

    On average, the weather in the United States was hotter than in other regions of the world.
    The United States was home to a large number of steel mills and other industrial factories.
    Immigrants from around the world came to the United States to make one nation.
    Immigrants cultivated a variety of foods in the United States for their cooking pots.


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  • Enforcing the state laws of Ohio is the responsibility of the

    General Assembly.
    Governor.
    Ohio Supreme Court.
    representatives to Congress.


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  • Andre’s civics teacher asked each student to become an active participant in a civic activity that would directly benefit the community and write a report about the experience. In which of the following activities could Andre most actively participate to complete his assignment?

    go to a Labor Day parade
    volunteer in a political campaign
    apply for a social security card
    visit the county museum


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  • In a representative democracy such as the United States, which of the following statements best explains the significance of the word “representative”?

    The Democrats control the House of Representatives and the Republicans control the Senate.
    Elected government officials are representatives of the people.
    In the nation’s courts, lawyers are representatives of their clients.
    Representatives from special interest groups try to influence legislators.


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

    S
    T
    U
    V


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  • Which of the following events is most likely to occur under a dictatorship?

    A ruler comes to power through free elections.
    Citizens voluntarily follow laws passed by their representatives.
    A king or queen shares power with a parliament.
    A leader gains power by overthrowing another leader by force.


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  • The fleet of 20 garbage trucks operated by a city is very old and requires constant repair. The city cannot afford to purchase all the new trucks it needs without raising taxes. Which of the following is NOT an option for the city?

    buy only a few of the new trucks needed
    purchase all new trucks without raising taxes
    raise taxes and purchase the new trucks
    continue repairing the trucks currently in use


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  • Based on the excerpts above, on which of the following points do the opponents agree?

    that Representative Mosely has missed floor votes
    that representatives should do more than attend floor votes
    that representatives enjoy too many taxpayer-supported luxuries
    that challenger Wilson has not read Representative Mosely’s record


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  • Several candidates in one party have been running for President in primary elections. All the candidates have delegates who support them, but none has a majority of the delegates. What is the primary reason the delegates attend their party’s national political convention?

    to give speeches on national television
    to provide large campaign contributions to their candidates
    to determine which candidate will receive the party’s nomination
    to give advice to party leaders on election tactics


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  • In a major city in the United States, there are television news and entertainment programs in Spanish, Vietnamese, Chinese, Polish, Japanese, Italian, and Lithuanian. Which characteristic of the United States does this best show?

    representative democracy
    separation of church and state
    cultural diversity
    balance of powers


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  • Shown is an excerpt from a newspaper article. Based on the newspaper excerpt, which of the following is accurate information?

    Neither Baldwin City nor Amesville can keep its promises to Century Computer.
    The Century Computer plant must be located in Baldwin City or Amesville.
    Both Baldwin City and Amesville have offered incentive plans to Century Computer.
    Century Computer is building a plant that will employ more than 3,000 workers.


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  • In a recent election, citizens cast their votes for a candidate and that candidate was elected directly by the voters. Which of the following positions was filled in the election?

    U.S. Secretary of the Treasury
    Vice President of the United States
    member of the House of Representatives
    President of the United States


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  • The choir director always gives the solo singing parts to Jim and Linda. Which of the following will be the most likely result of the choir director’s actions?

    Some talented students may not get a chance to demonstrate their solo singing skills.
    The choir may be able to put on more performances during the school year.
    The abilities of those students who do not get to sing solo will be improved.
    The school choir will attract more students who want to get a solo singing part.


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  • Based on the information on the chart above, which of the following statements is most accurate?

    During the period 1960 to 1970, the average number of persons per square mile in Delaware surpassed the average number of persons per square mile in Ohio.
    For the period 1970 to 1980, the average number of persons per square mile in Delaware doubled.
    During the period 1970 to 1980, the average number of persons per square mile in Ohio decreased slightly.
    For the period 1960 to 1970, the average number of persons per square mile in Delaware increased while the average number of persons per square mile in Ohio decreased.


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  • On Inauguration Day, the President of the United States takes an oath to “preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution of the United States.” Which of the following is the only action consistent with this oath?

    deporting foreign citizens who criticize the United States
    determining what newspapers should write about
    requiring students to begin the school day with a prayer
    allowing protest groups to assemble in front of the White House


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  • According to the above map, what is the approximate distance between San Francisco, California, and Grand Junction, Colorado?

    500 miles
    600 miles
    750 miles
    1,000 miles


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