Civics EOC Review

What was the impact of Baron Montesquieu’s writings on the Founding Fathers?

• Representative Government

• Separation of Powers

• Social Contract

• Trial by Jury

Which is a requirement for a person to become a naturalized U.S. citizen?

• Marrying a U.S. citizen and having a child with that person

• Being a legal resident of the U.S. for at least five years

• Gaining employment in the U.S. for at least five years

• Reaching age eighteen while living in the U.S. capital

Select all requirements of naturalization.

• pass a civics test and interview

• live in the US for 5 years

• be in the military

• take an Oath of Allegiance

Who is John Locke?

• Enlightenment Thinker

• Founding Father

What are natural rights?

• life, liberty, property

• freedom of expression

Thomas Paine’s Common Sense influenced the colonist to do what?

• support American independence

• support federalism

Which level of government regulates drivers' licenses?

• county

• federal

• municipal

• state

This cartoon illustrate how government officials use the media to-

• communicate with other countries

• influence political lobbyist

• approve federal legislation

• communicate with the public

Which branch of government has the power to ¨declare war¨?

• the legislative

• the executive

• the judicial

• the president

Which is the correct description of a party platform?

• Its held in the nominating convention.

• Its a place where political candidates make speeches.

• It is determined by means of primary election.

• It is a statement that outlines views on issues.