EOC Civics

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What was the impact of Baron Montesquieu’s writings on the Founding Fathers? Options: Representative Government, Separation of Powers, Social Contract, Trial by Jury

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Separation of Powers

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Based on this passage, which constitutional principle does Madison describe? Options: Checks and Balances, Popular Sovereignty, Separation of powers, Judicial Review

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Checks and Balances

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Which statement best explains the significance of the Mayflower Compact? Options: It limited the power of future governments, It weakened the influence of religion in government, It established a form of self-government based on a social contract, It guaranteed liberties for colonists through local government

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It established a form of self-government based on a social contract

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Which is a requirement for a person to become a naturalized U.S. citizen?

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Being a legal resident of the U.S. for at least five years

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What was the main cause of the Civil Rights Movement?

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To end racial discrimination and gain equal rights under the law for African Americans

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Which principle of the US Constitution establishes the division of power between the federal government and the states?

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Federalism

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Based on this passage, how is the author's view reflected in the U.S. political system? Options: The monarchy creates limited government., The monarchy supports self-government., Representatives are appointed., Representatives are elected.

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Representatives are elected.

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In a parliamentary system of government, the head of state is typically:

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A monarch or ceremonial president

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Based on this passage, how is the author's view reflected in the U.S. political system? Options: The monarchy creates limited government., The monarchy supports self-government., Representatives are appointed., Representatives are elected.

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Representatives are elected.

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Which of the following best describes a federal government structure? Options: Power is concentrated in a central government, Power is divided between a central government and constituent units, All power is held by local governments, There is no central government

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Power is divided between a central government and constituent units