American Government EOC Practice

This amendment limited the jurisdiction of the federal courts:

• 11th

• 21st

• 27th

• 8th

This amendment prevented members of Congress from giving themselves pay raises during their current term:

• 11th

• 18th

• 21st

• 27th

Which issue is addressed by the 6th amendment?

• powers of taxation

• rights of the accused

• protection of property

• protection from torture

Which basic principle of government is demonstrated by the fact that Congress cannot make a national religion?

• Federalism

• Separation of Powers

• Checks & Balances

• Limited Government

This basic principle of government can be seen through voting in representatives:

• Popular Sovereignty

• Federalism

• Judicial Review

• Checks & Balances

Which basic principle - only Congress has the power to make laws:

• Popular Sovereignty

• Separation of Powers

• Checks & Balances

• Federalism

Which action describes a civic responsibility at the local or municipal level?

• filing federal taxes

• participating in a school board meeting

• launching a campaign to be elected in a state office

• worshiping at a local church

Which of the following is a power held ONLY by the states?

• declare war

• print money

• regulate foreign trade

• conduct elections

Which is one way the Federal Reserve System regulates economic activity?

• regulating tariff rates on foreign imports

• regulating production of consumer goods

• regulating the amount of money in circulation

• regulating spending by the federal government

Consensus building as a way of solving conflict is an important tool for citizens of a democratic society.

Which statement best describes consensus building?

• Both parties search for common ground or areas of mutual agreement

• Both parties sacrifice something they want in order to resolve conflict

• Both parties try to convince eachother that their idea is better

• Both parties agree to a series of meetings in order to discuss solutions