EOC Review #2

Which example represents the media acting as a watchdog?

• A journalist discovers that an office holder held a hearing.

• A journalist discovers that an office holder accepted a bribe.

• A journalist discovers that an office holder decided to retire.

• A journalist discovers that an office holder voted against a bill.

Below is a passage from Anti-Federalist Paper #84 written by Brutus.

“With equal truth it may be said, that all the powers which the bills of rights guard against the abuse of, are contained or implied in the general ones granted by this Constitution.”

Based on the passage, why did the Anti-Federalists support the inclusion of a bill of rights?

• To give unlimited powers to the federal government.

• To limit the power of the federal government.

• To give unlimited powers to the people.

• To limit protection of the people.

Which type of law is used to help solve disputes between people or organizations?

• Civil

• Constitutional

• Criminal

• Military

A country with very strong economic ties to the United States is allowing human rights violations to take place. Based on U.S. foreign policy, which is an appropriate first response?

• Initiate a trade ban

• Initiate public protests

• Initiate diplomatic talks

• Initiate a military operation

The attached image describes a citizen obligation. Based on this image, what can be presumed about citizen obligations? Why is jury duty an obligation and why might citizens be unwilling to complete it?

• Citizens support attending civic meetings.

• Citizens support securing individual rights.

• Citizens resist registering for selective service.

• Citizens resist contributing to the common good.

Which action is an example of a foreign-policy decision?

• Congress increased providing support to newly arrived immigrants.

• The president requested a law to regulate pollution near international borders.

• Congress raised educational standards to make students competitive in a global market.

• The president signed an executive order restoring relations with a communist government.

Between 1870 and 1913, one amendment was added to the U.S. Constitution. Based on this information, what can be inferred about the constitutional amendment process?

• Amending the U.S. Constitution is a relatively time consuming and difficult process that does not allow changes to happen easily.

• Amending the U.S. Constitution is a relatively quick and simple process that allows change to happen easily.

• Ratification of an amendment requires 50 percent of Congress’s approval.

• Ratification of an amendment requires 50 percent of state governors’ approval.

The attached diagram shows that the colonists formed some of their political views from some historical documents. Which phrase completes the diagram?

• Separation of powers

• Economic freedom

• Self-government

• Individual rights

The statement below is from a congressional document, July 27, 1974.

Richard M. Nixon has acted in a manner contrary to his trust as President and subversive of constitutional government, to the great prejudice of the cause of law and justice, and to the manifest injury of the people of the United States.

Source: U.S. House of Representatives Committee on the Judiciary

How has similar statements influenced modern congressional actions?

• Presidential impeachment

• Presidential nomination

• Presidential election

• Presidential veto

Below are views about minimum wage.

1. Small business owners will not be able to make a profit if minimum wages are increased. We cannot afford to increase minimum wage.

2. An employee who works 40 hours a week and is paid minimum wage is still living below the poverty line. We must increase minimum wage.

Source: Public Domain

Which of the following groups would most likely influence public perspectives on this debate?

• A group of labor union members

• A group of environmentalists

• A group of teachers

• A group of women votes