T10- T12 EOC Practice Questions

Luis and Isabelle are frustrated there isn’t a crosswalk near their neighborhood for all the students who walk home from school. Which of the following is an example of an appropriate course of action these students could take to address their concerns?

• Send an email to their U.S. senator.

• Propose a plan at a city council meeting.

• Hold a fundraiser to raise funds to make their own crosswalk.

• Ask the local police chief to ban vehicles from this road during school hours.

The table below describes the characteristics of a form of government. Which form of government is being described in the table?

🔹 Rulers are chosen by a higher power

🔹Limited personal freedoms

🔹 Laws and decisions are based on religious beliefs

🔹 Religious authorities rule in the name of a god or deity

• republic

• theocracy

• monarchy

• oligarchy

The list below shows a comparison of two different systems of government. Which would be considered an advantage of a federal system of government?

Federal System

-Power is shared among levels.

-Central governments and state governments have specific responsibilities.

-The U.S. Constitution currently uses this system.

Confederal System

-A loose joining of independent states

-Individual states maintain the most power; weak central government

-The U.S. tried this system under the Articles of Confederation.

Which would be considered an advantage of a federal system of government?

• There are fewer laws that governments have to follow.

• It is easier for states to enter treaties with foreign nations.

• There is a stronger national government to protect the nation.

• It is able to make quicker decisions with power concentrated in one individual.

Which option is an example of an enumerated power?

• the power to tax

• the power to establish local governments

• the power to regulate interstate commerce

Which statement identifies a similarity between the U.S. and Florida constitutions?

• Both guarantee individual freedoms.

• Both have the same amendment process.

• Both outline the process for obtaining citizenship.

• Both outline the framework for state and local governments.

The table identifies the powers of the different levels of government.

National: Declare war,

State: ?

Local: Operate public utilities.

Which phrase completes the diagram?

• Coin Money

• Sign Treaties

• Establish post offices

• Establish school districts and school boards

Answer explanation

The list describes economic systems.

Capitalism: Consumers and producers control and influence the economy.

Socialism: The government controls most major industries.

Communism: ?

Which statement completes the chart?

• The economy is free of government regulation.

• Individuals and companies control major industries.

• Supply and demand are left to the free market, but the government manages wages.

• The government heavily regulates the economy and controls all aspects of daily life.

Which action is an example of a foreign policy decision?

• Congress enacts new tax laws.

• The Supreme Court takes a case involving a foreign-born citizen.

• Soldiers are sent to another country to promote peacekeeping efforts.

• The National Guard helps citizens in Florida during a natural disaster.

Which action illustrates citizen participation in an international organization?

• Steve teaches others about the World Trade Organization.

• Chris writes a report on the history of the United Nations.

• Liz reads the latest decisions made by the International Court of Justice.

• Kimberly volunteers to raise funds for the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF).

The statement explains why the United States engaged in military action in the Middle East:

“Great harm has been done to us. We have suffered great loss. And in our grief and anger we have found our mission and our moment. Freedom and fear are at war. The advance of human freedom – the great achievement of our time, and the great hope of every time – now depends on us. Our nation – this generation – will lift a dark threat of violence from our people and our future. We will rally the world to this cause by our efforts, by our courage. We will not tire, we will not falter, and we will not fail.”

-George W. Bush, September 20, 2001

Based on the passage provided, what was the reason for the United States' involvement in this international conflict?

• A partnering country committed acts of espionage.

• The United States was facing a humanitarian crisis.

• The United States was the target of a terrorist attack.

• A partnering country broke promises outlined in a treaty.