Civics EOC

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The flow chart below shows part of the process in which a bill becomes a state law. Which action completes the flow chart?

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The bill is sent to committee for study.

Front

Which is one constitutional requirement to be eligible to be elected as President of the United States?

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at least 35 years of age

Front

How does the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Gideon v. Wainwright (1963) protect individual rights?

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It provides defendants legal representation if they cannot afford it.

Front

Which statement describes separation of powers? Options: Civil servants are not subject to political pressure., Presidential power is not subject to congressional oversight., Civilian authorities have control over the branches of the military., Political authority is divided among the branches of the government.

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Political authority is divided among the branches of the government.

Front

According to the excerpt, which problem did the Articles of Confederation create? Options: a lack of checks on legislative powers, a lack of powers given to state legislatures, the lack of authority to enforce congressional acts, the lack of authority to apportion congressional districts

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the lack of authority to enforce congressional acts

Front

The following excerpt is from the 15th Amendment to the US Constitution. When it was first ratified, which group of people did this amendment address?

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African-American men

Front

Which statement describes the intent of checks and balances? Options: The government receives revenue from the people. The government receives authority from the people. No branch of government can become too powerful. No branch of government can apply concurrent powers.

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No branch of government can become too powerful.

Front

The diagram below illustrates the structure of courts of Florida. Which numbered court has only original jurisdiction?

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Front

What was the main reason President Harry S. Truman went to the United Nations in response to the Communist invasion of South Korea in 1950?

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to seek international support for the defense of South Korea

Front

What role does the Cabinet serve at the federal level?

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It advises the president on national issues and assists in operating the government.