American Government EOC Review

What is the most likely message this is attempting to give?

• our nation was broken beyond repair in 1776
• the colonies were too far apart to join together
• Great Britain was like a snake they had to kill
• the colonies needed to work together to survive

Which amendment says people have a right to a trial by jury?

• 4
• 6
• 12
• 20

What amendment says that people have the right to own guns?

• 1
• 2
• 5
• 10

What is the only amendment that REPEALED another one?

• 21
• 5
• 19
• 27

The first ten amendments to the Constitution are called:

• the Big 10
• The Bill of Rights
• The Articles of Confederation
• The Amendments of Absolution

An example of Congress checking the judicial branch would be:

• The Supreme court declaring Obamacare unconstitutional
• the President naming a new Chief Justice of SCOTUS
• Congress overturning a veto
• The Senate impeaching a Supreme Court justice

And interest group has a similar interest.  What is their most important job?

• write bills for a political party
• talk to lawmakers about possible laws for their group
• create advertisements that sends a message for their group
• none of the above

What is the main action of a political party?

• to get people together to hang out socially
• to raise money for a group
• promote a particular idea
• nominate and campaign election candidates

What is the job of the executive  branch?

• make laws
• enforce laws
• establish a constitution
• build roads

Who is in charge of the Executive Branch at the state level?

• governor
• senator
• state president
• superintendent