Newell Civics EOC Practice Questions Set #2

Front

Which constitutional principle does Madison describe? Options: separation of powers, checks and balances, popular sovereignty, judicial review

Back

checks and balances

Front

What groups are depicted in this cartoon? Options: Democrats vs. Republicans, Presidents vs. Governors, Federalists vs. Anti-Federalists, Communists vs. Capitalists

Back

Federalists vs. Anti-Federalists

Front

The diagram above shows some general eligibility requirements for what?

Back

Becoming a naturalized citizen

Front

Which of the following is NOT an obligation of citizenship? Vote in elections, Pay taxes, Obey laws, Defend the nation

Back

Vote in elections

Front

Why is this right so important to a democratic society?

Back

It keeps citizens informed about the actions of the government.

Front

Which amendment protects citizens from “cruel and unusual punishment”?

Back

8th Amendment

Front

What was the important outcome of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Miranda v. Arizona?

Back

People suspected of committing a crime, must be informed of their rights

Front

What can you interpret from the quote?

Back

It’s the job of the judicial branch to interpret the law

Front

This newspaper is referring to which voting rights amendment?

Back

19th

Front

The 15th, 19th, 24th & 26th Amendments all had what effect on the political process?

Back

They increased the numbers of minority voters