Civics EOC Review Test A

Front

Which of the following was a weakness of the Articles of Confederation? Options: Congress lacked power to impose taxes. The states could not print their own currency. The executive branch had authority over the military. People had no voice in electing members of Congress.

Back

Congress lacked power to impose taxes.

Front

Use the diagram to answer the question. Options: asylum seeking, deportation, immigration, naturalization

Back

naturalization

Front

How do the constitutional protections of free speech and a free press affect government?

Back

The government is more responsive to the will of the people.

Front

What is meant by the phrase "to insure domestic tranquility"?

Back

to keep peace within the country

Front

Why is the Ninth Amendment important?

Back

It specifies that Americans have more rights than those listed in the Bill of Rights.

Front

Which conflict ended America's isolationist policies?

Back

World War II

Front

Use the diagram to answer the question. The Venn diagram shows similarities between the governments of ancient Rome and the United States. Which phrase could be added to the overlapping circles?

Back

Written constitution

Front

You want to express concerns about the condition of the bike lanes in a local park. Which government agency should you contact with your concerns?

Back

state department of transportation

Front

How did the 14th Amendment extend rights granted to citizens?

Back

by granting African Americans full citizenship status

Front

How do the grievances in the Declaration of Independence relate to John Locke's view that "Government being for the preservation of every man’s right and property, by preserving him from the violence or injury of others, is for the good of the governed"?

Back

They list ways in which the king has denied the people’s rights.