Civics- EOC Review

Enlightenment philosopher who believed people had natural rights of life, liberty, and property. (ideas later used by Thomas Jefferson)

• John Locke
• Montesquieu
• Rousseau
• Voltaire

Enlightenment philosopher who believed to limit government, that it should be divided into separate branches that shared power. (Separation of Powers)

• John Locke
• Montesquieu
• Rousseau
• Voltaire

What is Social Contract?

• Government protects the people, people follow(give power) to the government
• Government protects the people and people don't have a say in government.
• People cannot trust any government, and must rule themselves.

The political campaign posters are for two candidates running for mayor.

According to the information on the posters, what is the reason Maria may be considered more qualified than Todd to be elected mayor?

• Her political policies

• Her college education

• Her campaign promises

• Her experience working with the government

The poster was created in 1917.

Which type of communication is shown in this poster?

• Accurate

• Biased

• Informational

• Propaganda

What do an absolute monarchy and an autocracy have in common?

• A single ruler

• A written constitution

• A national court system

• A single legislative house

The newspaper headline details an important step in amending the U.S. Constitution. How did the passage of this amendment (19th) to the U.S. Constitution impact the political process in the United States?

• Women were allowed to political campaigns

• Women were allowed to hold citizenship rights

• Women were allowed to hold public offices

• Women were allowed to vote in national elections

The diagram provides details about the U.S. Court system.

Which court completes the diagram?

• Court of Veterans Appeals

• Court of Appeals

• Military Court

• Claims Court

The Venn diagram compares some features of the U.S. and Florida Constitutions

Which feature completes the diagram?

• Created property taxes

• Established a zoning board

• Required a balanced budget

• Granted individual freedoms

A country with very strong economic ties 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 a public protest

• Initiate diplomatic talks

• Initiate a military operation