Civics EOC Review

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Which weakness of the Articles of Confederation led to Shays' Rebellion? Options: The Central Government could not regulate trade between the states. The Central Government could not pass taxes. The Central government lacked Executive Leadership. The Central Government could not operate a Court System

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The Central Government could not pass taxes.

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Which Colonial concern led to the writing of the Declaration of Independence?

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The King denied Colonists the right to representation in Government.

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Which is a requirement for a citizen to become naturalized? Options: 5 years of military service in the US Army, Being born to American parents, Passing a U.S. History and Civics test, Working in the U.S. for at least 10 years.

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Passing a U.S. History and Civics test.

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Which principle of Government was reflected by the ruling of U.S. v Nixon?

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Rule of Law

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Which action involves changing US Foreign Policy? Options: Congress passes a law regulating carbon pollution. Congress raises educational standards. The President issues an executive order moving troops into a communist country. The President issues a new health mandate through the CDC.

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The President issues an executive order moving troops into a communist country.

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The diagram below shows that the colonists formed some of their political views from some historical documents. Which phrase completes the diagram?

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Self-Government

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Which example shows the media operating as a watchdog? A newspaper runs an article about the President's recent speech. A TV network airs an interview with a Congressman. A newspaper article reveals that a Supreme Court Justice accepted bribes. A TV network covers the retirement of a former Governor.

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A newspaper article reveals that a Supreme Court Justice accepted bribes.

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Which government spending increase would the Republican party be most likely to support? Options: Defense, Education, Healthcare, Immigration Services

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Defense

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Which of these could be a valid reason Edgardo is not qualified to serve as Governor of Florida? Edgardo is not 40 years old. Edgardo has been Governor too recently. Edgardo does not reside in Florida. Edgardo has a criminal record.

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Edgardo does not reside in Florida.

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Which document contains the passage from a historical document? Options: The US Constitution, The Articles of Confederation, The Magna Carta, The Declaration of Independence

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The Declaration of Independence