Civics EOC Review

Which weakness of the Articles of Confederation led to Shays' Rebellion?

• The Central Government could not regulate trade between the states.

• The Central Government could not pass taxes.

• The Central government lacked Executive Leadership.

• The Central Government could not operate a Court System

Which Colonial concern led to the writing of the Declaration of Independence?

• The King required colonists to vote for a Monarch.

• The King denied the colonists their right to petition.

• The King failed to tax the colonists

• The King denied Colonists the right to representation in Government.

Which is a requirement for a citizen to become naturalized?

• 5 years of military service in the US Army.

• Being born to American parents.

• Passing a U.S. History and Civics test.

• Working in the U.S. for at least 10 years.

Which principle of Government was reflected by the ruling of U.S. v Nixon?

• Rule of Law

• Separation of Powers

• Checks and Balances

• The Social Contract

Match the following Court cases to their description.

• Gideon v. Wainwright

• Florida's plan to count unclear ballots may violate the 14th Amendment's equal protection clause.

• Tinker v. Des Moines

• African-American families say segregation in schools violates the 14th Amendment.

• Miranda v. Arizona

• Students protest the Vietnam war, but get suspended, violating their 1st Amendment rights.

• Brown v. Board of Education

• Man who is accused of crime says not being told his rights violates his rights.

• Bush v. Gore

• Man who can't afford a lawyer says it violates his sixth amendment rights if the state doesn't give him one.

Which action involves changing US Foreign Policy?

• Congress passes a law regulating carbon pollution.

• Congress raises educational standards.

• The President issues an executive order moving troops into a communist country.

• The President issues a new health mandate through the CDC.

The diagram below shows that the colonists formed some of their political views from some historical documents.

Which phrase completes the diagram?

• Self-Government

• Individual Liberties

• Natural Rights

• Popular Sovereignty

Which example shows the media operating as a watchdog?

• A newspaper runs an article about the President's recent speech.

• A TV network airs an interview with a Congressman.

• A newspaper article reveals that a Supreme Court Justice accepted bribes.

• A TV network covers the retirement of a former Governor.

Place the steps for passing an Amendment to the U.S. Constitution in order

• 3/4 of State Legislatures ratify the amendment.

• Amendment is approved by 2/3 of the second Congressional chamber.

• The proposed amendment is drafted by a legislator.

• Amendment is approved by 2/3 of one Congressional chamber.

Which types of law are associated with the in re Gault case?

• Juvenile Law

• Constitutional Law

• Criminal Law

• Military Law