Civics EOC Review

Open Ended

Why is it important for citizens to be active participants in the community?

Multiple Choice

What is the significance of citizenship in the United States?

• It grants individuals the right to vote and participate in civic duties.

• It only allows people to live in the country without any responsibilities.

• It means you can travel anywhere in the world without restrictions.

• It is just a title with no real impact on daily life.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a requirement for an immigrant to begin the naturalization process in the United States?

• Be at least 18 years old

• Be born in the U.S.

• Have a college degree

• Serve in the military

Open Ended

Explain the difference between a unitary system and a federal system of government.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are forms of government where citizens have a role in decision-making?

• Direct democracy

• Representative democracy

• Absolute monarchy

• Oligarchy

Multiple Choice

Which Enlightenment thinker proposed the idea of natural rights, including life, liberty, and property?

• John Locke

• Thomas Hobbes

• Baron de Montesquieu

• Jean-Jacques Rousseau

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was a major grievance listed in the Declaration of Independence?

• No trial by jury

• Freedom of speech

• Right to bear arms

• Direct election of senators

Open Ended

Explain how the United States Constitution addressed the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation. Provide at least two examples from the chart.

Multiple Choice

How does the system of checks and balances prevent any one branch of government from becoming too powerful?

• By allowing each branch to limit the powers of the others

• By giving all power to the president

• By removing the judicial branch

• By letting Congress make all decisions

Multiple Select

Which rights are protected by the First Amendment according to the Bill of Rights?

• Freedom of speech

• Freedom of religion

• Freedom of assembly

• Right to bear arms

Open Ended

Explain how the 14th and 15th Amendments contributed to the Civil Rights Movement.

Multiple Choice

Which amendment ended slavery in the United States, and what impact did it have on social movements and politics?

• 13th Amendment; African Americans gained rights and were classified as citizens

• 14th Amendment; Women gained the right to vote

• 15th Amendment; Voting age was lowered to 18

• 19th Amendment; Poll taxes were abolished

Multiple Select

Which of the following acts or amendments specifically banned race discrimination in voting?

• Civil Rights Act of 1964

• Voting Rights Act of 1965

• Civil Rights Act of 1968

• 24th Amendment

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a unique function of the Senate?

• Holding the trial of impeached officials

• Ratifying treaties with a 2/3 vote

• Impeaching (accusing) officials

• Confirming presidential appointments

Open Ended

What are the main differences in requirements and terms of office between the House of Representatives and the Senate?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a basic power of Congress?

• Declare war

• Regulate commerce

• Appoint Supreme Court Justices

• Coin and print money

Multiple Select

Which of the following are steps in how a bill becomes a law?

• A bill is introduced by a Senator or Representative

• The president nominates a bill

• The bill is sent to committee

• A majority must vote yes

Open Ended

Explain the purpose of committees in Congress and how committee membership is determined.

Multiple Choice

Who appoints Supreme Court Justices and who confirms them?

• President appoints, Senate confirms

• Congress appoints, President confirms

• Senate appoints, House confirms

• House appoints, President confirms

Open Ended

How do the obligations and responsibilities of citizenship help strengthen a community?

Multiple Choice

What are some responsibilities of U.S. citizenship?

• Voting, community service, running for office

• Paying taxes, obeying laws, jury duty

• Registering for Selective Service, petitioning the government, attending civic meetings

• Owning property, traveling abroad, learning a second language