What is guaranteed by the "Supremacy Clause" of the U.S. Constitution?

the supremacy of federal over state law

Which statement describes one of the two ways that constitutional amendments can be proposed? They can be proposed by a two-thirds vote of the Senate. They can be proposed by a two-thirds vote of the Supreme Court. They can be proposed by two-thirds vote of each house of Congress. They can be proposed by two-thirds vote of the House of Representatives.

They can be proposed by two-thirds vote of each house of Congress.

Why is a formal amendment process important?

To allow the Constitution to be adjusted as times change.

The president makes a television appearance and announces that the government needs more money to pay for government services and domestic policies. The president then drafts an executive order for a new payroll tax. However, the Supreme Court rules the order to be unconstitutional. Which statement justifies the Supreme Court ruling?

The power to tax belongs to the legislative branch.

After a period of increasing hostilities, North Korea invades Guam, a U.S. territory. Congress is adjourned, and the president must act. Which action would the president most likely take?

The president can send the military immediately in the case of national emergencies.

Why do federal judges enjoy lifetime tenure?

to maintain their independence from political and popular pressures

After a bill passes the Florida House of Representatives, where does the bill go?

The bill goes to the Senate for action.

Which statement identifies a similarity between the U.S. and Florida constitutions?

Both guarantee individual freedoms

An interstate highway runs through a town in a county in Florida. It has potholes and cracks after years of use. Which group would be responsible for the repairs?

Florida Department of Transportation

Which individual could qualify as a candidate for President of the United States? Max is 67 years old; he has lived in Ontario, Canada for all of his life; he was born in Detroit. Martha is 45 years old; she has lived in Chicago for the last 18 years; she was born in Tampa. Karen is 42 years old; she has lived in Boston for the last 26 years; she was born in Ireland of Irish parents.

Martha is 45 years old; she has lived in Chicago for the last 18 years; she was born in Tampa.

What is one method that interest groups use to monitor government? Options: They file lawsuits on special issues., They publish editorials in newspapers, They attend legislative committee hearings, They advise candidates on election strategies.

They attend legislative committee hearings

Which headline represents the media acting as a watchdog? Options: "Representative Voted for Education Budget Cuts", "President Saddened by Loss of Favorite Baseball Team in World Series", "State Senator Retires After 30 Years to Spend More Time with Family", "Governor Donates Money to Company Suspected of Terrorism Prior to Taking Office"

"Governor Donates Money to Company Suspected of Terrorism Prior to Taking Office"

Which action would be the best first step to finding a long-term solution to this community problem of litter? Options: Picking up the litter yourself, Alerting other citizens to the problem, Writing a letter of complaint to a local official, Finding out how other towns have solved this problem

Finding out how other towns have solved this problem

Which governmental department should a park visitor contact about a polluted lake in a city park that includes fields, walking paths, and a playground?

The Environmental Quality Department that helps protect human health by preserving a healthy local environment.

Which action would be an example of a foreign-policy decision? Options: Congress changes the naturalization rules for immigrants wishing to become citizens. The President signs an executive order modifying emissions standards for power plants burning coal. Congress passes a law providing tax benefits to companies manufacturing cars using electrical power. The President accepts an invitation to mediate between China and Japan over ownership of the Senkaku Islands.

The President accepts an invitation to mediate between China and Japan over ownership of the Senkaku Islands.

Which action illustrates citizen participation in an international organization? Options: Samantha teaches others about the history of the United Nations (UN)., David reads the annual report published by the World Trade Organization (WTO)., Jada volunteers to help raise funds for the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)., Ethan writes a report on the origins of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).

Jada volunteers to help raise funds for the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF).

Which scenario describes an international organization at work? Members of the House of Representatives discussing a bill limiting air pollution, Political and business leaders of a country working together to limit air pollution., Non-government representatives from a coalition of countries to meet to make guidelines for limiting air pollution, Government officials from Mexico enforcing regulations on foreign-owned factories in its country in an effort to limit air pollution.

Non-government representatives from a coalition of countries to meet to make guidelines for limiting air pollution

Which international action is justified by President Lyndon Johnson's statement: "The issue is the future of Southeast Asia as a whole. A threat to any nation in that region is a threat to all, and a threat to us."?

sending troops to stabilize a region

Which foreign-policy goal did President Truman have in this speech? "I believe that it must be the policy of the United States to support free peoples who are resisting attempted subjugation by armed minorities or by outside pressures. . . If we falter in our leadership, we may endanger the peace of the world and we shall surely endanger the welfare of our own nation."

to protect the security of the United States

Who is granted U.S. citizenship by the Fourteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution?

people born or naturalized in the United States

Which individual is automatically entitled to U.S. citizenship? Options: a French architect who is hired to work in Florida, a child of Canadian parents who is born in Michigan, a woman from China whose daughter marries an American man in Pennsylvania, a child of Mexican parents whose scholarship allows him to attend school in Utah

a child of Canadian parents who is born in Michigan

Which is considered a responsibility, and not an obligation of citizenship? Options: participate in jury duty if called, if employed, pay federal income tax, registering with the selective service if male, staying informed of government actions and policies

staying informed of government actions and policies

While Alex was at school, police officers broke into his home and took his computer. They did not have a warrant and there was no reason to believe that Alex had broken any laws. Alex was not avoiding the police or planning to move away from his home. Which right did the police officers violate?

the right against unreasonable searches and seizures in the Fourth Amendment

Which of these is an example of how the Constitution limits rights? A. by prohibiting ex post facto laws, B. by giving citizens the right to vote, C. by giving government some powers over us, D. by allowing people to apply for writs of habeas corpus

by prohibiting ex post facto laws

During World War II, the U.S. government forced Japanese Americans to leave their homes on the West Coast and live in government-run camps until the war was over. Which statement best explains the reasoning for this action?

Sacrificing individual rights would protect common interests.

How did opinions like the one shown in this news story affect the political process in the United States? "Daily News- Widespread Protests- We're being drafted to fight in Vietnam. Shouldn't we be able to vote?"

It led to the Twenty-Sixth Amendment, allowing 18-year-olds to vote.

How did passage of this legislation affect the political process in the United States? "Voting Rights Act Passes in the Senate- 97% of Republicans and 73% of Democrats in favor; vote now moves to the House"

It enforced the Fifteenth Amendment, protecting the right of racial minorities to vote.

Which statement summarizes the outcome of the 1954 U.S. Supreme Court case Brown v. Board of Education? Options: Mexican American children were entitled to protection from discrimination., Amish parents could not be forced to send their children to public high schools., States declared that racial segregation in public education is “inherently unequal.”, Students had the right to protest government policies by wearing armbands school.

States declared that racial segregation in public education is “inherently unequal.”

How did the publication of the pamphlet Common Sense impact the American colonists?

It encouraged colonists to declare independence from Britain.

How did the Supreme Court case Marbury v. Madison impact the government of the United States?

The case expanded the power of the Supreme Court by establishing the principle of judicial review.

Which idea is contained in both the Magna Carta and the U.S. Constitution?

The power of the government should be limited

Direct democracies are rare because

Time consuming and countries too big

Civics EOC Review 2024

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The following describes the characteristics of a form of government: Limited personal freedoms, Rulers are chosen by a higher power, Laws and decisions are based on religious beliefs, Religious authorities rule in the name of a god or deity. Which form of government is being described?

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theocracy

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Which statement explains one way in which autocracy and direct democracy are different?

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An autocracy keeps power in the hands of one person.

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What is one advantage of a federal government system compared to a unitary government system?

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Federal governments share power between different units while unitary governments do not.

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Which statement is true about a confederal system? Options: In a confederal system, the people have the most power. In a confederal system, city governments have the most power. In a confederal system, state governments have the most power. In a confederal system, international associations have the most power.

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In a confederal system, state governments have the most power.

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How does the U.S. Constitution limit the role of Commander in Chief?

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Congress has the power to declare war.

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Which action illustrates the concept of concurrent powers in the U.S. government? Options: The federal government prints money. Both states and the federal government levy taxes. The state government issues a driver's license to a new driver. Both the federal and state governments enact peace treaties with other nations.

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Both states and the federal government levy taxes.

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Which word describes the type of power that allows states to make all other necessary laws as the Constitution limits the kind of laws that can be made by the federal government?

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