EOC Practice

Which was a function or ability of the central/national government under the Articles of Confederation?

• A national court system

• President elected by Popular Vote

• Each state will have one vote in Congress

• A united military and Judicial Branch

Why is the Declaration of Independence a foundational and important document for the United States?

• It frames the government of the Independent States

• It establishes the country's independence from England

• It sets a timetable for the colonies separation from England.

• It declared war against other nations.

In 1995, Bill Clinton vetoed or denied a law passed by Congress that would cut $16.4 billion from the Federal budget. This action demonstrates what Principle of Government?

• Separation of Powers/Checks and Balances

• Judicial Review/Judicial Restraint

• Self-Governance/Independence

• Individual Rights/Bill of Rights

How is the President of the United States elected?

• Elected by Congress and the Senate

• Receives the most popular votes

• Majority of votes from the electoral college

• Is selected by the Judicial Branch

What is the purpose of Separation of Powers in the US?

• To ensure that laws can be only made by Congress

• To prevent people from rebelling and overthrowing the Judicial Branch.

• To reduce waste and increase efficiency in government.

• To limit the ability of any branch of government to dominate the others.

How did John Locke influence the Declaration of Independence?

• It introduced the idea of safety between the people and the governed

• It denied the government the right to infringe upon the Natural Rights of the people.

• It demanded that all kings be overthrown and killed.

• It increased the public's trust in monarchy and central government.

What is a characteristic of limited government?

• The Government being able to arrest any person, at any time, for any reason.

• A system of due process that allows criminals to have a fair trial.

• The Government being able to seize any property whenever it wants.

• The Government being able to control the press and use it how it pleases.

Which of the two Natural rights influenced by JOHN LOCKE are represented in the Declaration of Independence?

• Life and Liberty

• Free speech and peace

• Justice and Equality

• Property and freedom from taxes

Which of the following situations explains a Unitary Government?

• States and districts can create and destroy the National government.

• States and the Central Government have equal power and it is shared.

• The States own and control all of the National Government.

• States and districts can be created, and destroyed by the national or central government.

Which of the following is protected by the first amendment?

• Free Property

• Free Speech

• Trial by Jury

• Freedom to Vote