Civics Cycle 3 Review

The statement below is from Executive Order 10924, President John F. Kennedy, March 1, 1961.

"The Peace Corps shall be responsible for the training and service abroad of men and women of the United States in new programs of assistance to nations and areas of the world, and in conjunction with…other international organizations."

What opportunities does the executive order create for citizens and the government?

• to provide for the common defense

• to establish domestic tranquility

• to advance the common good

• to administer justice

Which is an example of a way that a citizen can seek participation in an international organization?

• email about internship opportunities at the International Red Cross

• "like" the Facebook page of the World Trade Organization

• Request a trial before the World Court

• Ask to join the United Nations

The statement below is from President James Monroe’s Message to Congress on December 2, 1823.

"The citizens of the United States cherish …liberty and happiness of their fellow men on that side of the Atlantic. In the wars of the European powers, in matters relating to themselves, we have never taken any part…, It is only when our rights are invaded, or seriously menaced, that we resent injuries, or make preparation for our defense. "

Source: Library of Congress

What impact has this statement had on modern U.S. involvement in international conflicts?

• The government should limit the spread of Communism.

• The government should limit the spread of oligarchy

• The government should protect Communism

• The government should protect oligarchy

The chart below shows the structures of local, state, and national governments.

Which choice best completes the last box in Row 1?

• Chief Justice

• City Council

• Representative

• Senator

Which is an example of a Tenth Amendment

issue?

• state governments oversee public schools

• state governments coin money

• national governments make treaties

• national governments declare war

Which level of

government regulates drivers’ licenses?

• county

• federal

• municipal

• state

The statement below was made during a speech by President Barack Obama on September 9, 2009.

" I am not the first President to take up this cause, but

I am determined to be the last. It has now been nearly a century since

Theodore Roosevelt first called for healthcare reform. And ever since,

nearly every president and Congress, whether Democrat or Republican, has

attempted to meet this challenge in some way."

Source: The White House Office of the Press

Secretary

According to the statements, which power did President Obama ask Congress to exercise?

• confirm supreme court appointments

• confirm cabinet appointments

• lay and collect taxes

• declare war

Which part of the Florida Constitution protects individual rights?

• Declaration of Rights

• Bill of Rights

• Amendments

• Preamble

Which statement describes a similarity between the Florida Constitution and the U.S. Constitution?

• neither protects individual rights

• both include an amendment process

• neither provides for a chief executive

• both include a nine member Supreme Court

Who would a citizen contact about a problem with city roads?

• the county commissioner

• the president

• the governor

• the mayor