American Government EOC

Which one of these is the main function of the legislative branch

• to make laws

• to enforce laws

• to define laws

• to interpret laws

which best explains why groups may hold meetings to discuss unpopular ideas in the united states?

• state laws allow their actions

• executive orders protect their actions

• constitutional rights protect their actions

• municipal ordinances protect their actions

2000 presidential election percentage of eligible voters who cast a Ballot 18-24 years old 29% all voters 55%. Which of these can be concluded from the information in the chart.

• Many American did not know their political rights

• Many college students volunteered in their communities

• Many young people neglected their civic responsibilities

• Many American citizens actively participated in civic life

Mason thinks he has a great idea for a law. What is the best action Mason to take to get the law passed?

• Post his opinion on a website

• Talk with his best friends about his idea

• Write a letter to the editor of the local paper

• Contact his representative in Congress about his idea

Which example best demonstrates a change in government involvement in the economy?

• Involvement in the United Nations

• Creation of the Social Security Administartion

• Deployment of military troops to Iraq

• Implementation of the voting Rights Act

The Articles of Confederation represented the

• Rejection of weakness in the Bills of Rights

• First attempt of self- government in the United States

• Acceptance of British rule in the colonies

• Early effort to improve United States ties to other nations

Which issue is exclusively the responsibility of federal law ?

• Driver's licenses

• Gun control

• Teaching certifications

• Counterfeit money

Congress is prohibited from establishing an official religion by the

• First Amendment

• Second Amendment

• Fourth Amendment

• Fifth Amendment

Which person is a member of the legislative branch

• President

• Speaker of House

• Secretary of education

• Ambassador to the United Nations

Which feature of ancient Rome made it republic?

• Absence of a king or emperor

• Rule by representatives

• Right to speak in civic gatherings

• Equality for all adult male citizens