EOC review 1

Front

This list illustrates which principle of democracy in the United States?

• A system of shared powers between two levels of government
• Authority over the same people and geographical area
• Supreme power is at national level

Back

federalism

Front

Which court would be the first to determine the constitutionality of a local law?

Back

State Supreme Court

Front

Which part of the federal government approves the nomination of Supreme Court justices?

Back

Senate

Front

What was the intended purpose of the War Powers Resolution of 1973?

Back

to allow Congress to check the president’s power to engage the military in foreign conflicts

Front

Which scenario BEST demonstrates the role of lobbying in government? Options: Political ads influence voters in a local election., A citizens’ group files a lawsuit., A political action committee supports a presidential candidate., Businesses influence the passage of favorable legislation.

Back

Businesses influence the passage of favorable legislation.

Front

Use the list below to complete the sentence: • March on Washington, 1963 • Selma to Montgomery marches, 1965

Back

use public protest to influence government policy.

Front

Which example demonstrates an act of civil disobedience that would result in a change for the common good? Options: displaying a campaign poster for a candidate, signing a petition, participating in a sit-in to protest a civil rights violation, initiating a filibuster

Back

participating in a sit-in to protest a civil rights violation

Front

Why is Miranda v. Arizona often cited as an example of judicial activism?

Back

The court ruling changed routine legal procedures.

Front

Which philosophy is expressed by Speaker 2? Speaker 1: Judges have the ability to use their authority to address major issues. Speaker 2: Judges should leave policymaking to the Congress and avoid overturning laws.

Back

judicial restraint

Front

What would be one consequence of a prolonged decline in the value of the euro relative to the U.S. dollar?

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U.S. imports from Europe would become more expensive.