EOC Review

EOC Review

By Katy Minnix

Multiple Choice

Based on the information, which central question might a researcher ask in order to conduct further research on the topic?

• Based on the information, which central question might a researcher ask in order to conduct further research on the topic?

• What can Americans do to decrease violent crime rates?

• Why is there a difference between data and public perception?

• What could the FBI have done to prevent property crime in 2016?

Multiple Choice

Currently, a road sign exam is required for the renewal of a driver's license in the state of Missouri. Jeff would like to have the exam removed. What could Jeff do to eliminate this requirement?

• issue a recall

• start a petition

• perform a fillibuster

• make a motion in a state court

Multiple Choice

Which question would BEST sway voters to eliminate the Electoral College?

• Why should we change a long-standing system?

• How long would a national recount of the popular vote take?

• How would small states be an important part of the electoral process?

• Why should candidates who do not win the popular vote become president?

Multiple Select

Choose the powers given to the executive branch of the United States government. Select ALL that apply.

• make laws

• grant pardons

• veto legislation

• issue drivers' licenses

• declare war

Multiple Choice

Which statement BEST explains how these institutions changed the role of government in the economy?

• The government took a larger part in directing the national economy.

• The government relied more on citizens for the nation's economic growth.

• The government allowed businesses to take more control of the nation's economy.

• The government gave the national economy greater protection from international markets.

Multiple Choice

According to the graph, which age group is the MOST likely to vote in the next election?

• 18 - 29

• 30 - 44

• 45 - 59

• 60+

Multiple Choice

Which of these First Amendment rights protects Jessica and the other students' actions?

• freedom of speech

• freedom of religion

• freedom to peacably assemble

• freedom to petition the government

Multiple Choice

Which principle from the Constitution of the United States is being violated in this scenario?

• social contract

• due process of law

• popular sovereignty

• checks and balances

Multiple Choice

Which statement BEST illustrates the role and influence of political parties?

• Political parties are only important at the national level.

• Political parties represent all citizens to protect their natural rights.

• Political parties are mostly focused on elections rather than issues.

• Political parties address issues relevant to the citizens of the country.

Multiple Choice

Based on the information, what conclusion can be drawn about the relationship between the states and the federal government in relation to the addition of the Fourteenth Amendment?

• The amendment limited the states' ability to deny equal protection of the law

• The amendment granted states the power to deny equal protection of the laws

• The amendment limited the ability of states to interfere with congressional powers

• The amendment expanded the powers of state governments in contrast with the national government

Multiple Choice

Which statement best explains why a citizen would participate in an interest group rather than a political party.

• Political parties get less media coverage.

• Political parties are more expensive to join

• Interest groups focus on a specific political issue.

• Interest groups have more members than political parties.

Multiple Select

Which ideas expressed in the excerpt are addressed in the United States Constitution?

• due process of law

• limited government

• gender equality

• judicial review

• divine right of kings

Open Ended

Federalists made compromises to guarantee the ratification of the Constitution of the United States.

Select ONE of the following compromises:

Connecticut Compromise (Great Compromise)

Three-Fifths Compromise

Identify the compromise you selected and briefly describe its key details. Then, explain one way the compromise affected how the Constitution of the United States was written.

Multiple Choice

How did these programs change the role of government in the United States?

• The federal government reduced its power because a loan was taken out to pay for programs.

• The state governments gained greater power by having control over which programs would be used.

• The state governments grew less influential because the federal programs were designed to control the local economies.

• The federal government gained influence because the programs changed the way people viewed the responsibilities of the government.

Multiple Choice

Based on the graph, what can be inferred about taxation in the United States?

• Twenty-one percent is the tax rate for all Americans.

• All Americans pay an equal percentage of tax based on their income.

• Thirty-four percent of Americans are considered wealthy enough to pay $1 million in taxes.

• Americans who make more money pay a larger percentage of their income to the government.