T4- T7 EOC Practice Activity

In the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution, what is the meaning of the phrase "We the People"?

• Citizens express their will through political parties.

• Citizens express their will by directly creating laws.

• Government receives taxes from citizens and exists to support them.

• Government receives its power from citizens and exists to serve them.

The newspaper details an important step in filling a vacancy on the U.S. Supreme Court.

Which constitutional principle does the headline illustrate?

• rule of law

• judicial review

• checks and balances

• separation of powers

The diagram shows the steps in selecting a juror.

Which statement completes the diagram?

• The jurors listen to arguments and delivers a verdict.

• Attorneys select a foreperson to serve as the jury spokesperson.

•  The jurors meet with court clerks to determine any biases they may have toward the trial in question.

• Attorneys determine which potential jurors will serve on the jury through a process called “voir dire.”

Which statement completes the diagram showing steps in the national election process?

Which statement best completes the diagram?

• Political parties hold midterm elections.

• The winner of the national political debates takes the oath of office.

• Primary elections are held to narrow down the candidates.

• State legislatures cast votes to determine who will appear on the ballot.

Below are the biographies of two candidates running for governor of Florida.

Candidate A

-Was born in Alabama

-Lived in Florida during 4 years of college

-44 years old

-Has a degree in Political Science from UCF

-Has lived in Gainesville, FL for the past 2 years

Candidate B

-Was born in Tampa, FL

-Raised in Florida

-59 years old

-Has a law degree from Georgia Tech

-Lived abroad in France for 6 years

-Has lived in Orlando, FL for the past 10 years

According to the biographical information, for which reason is Candidate A NOT qualified to run for governor of Florida?

• Candidate A is not old enough.

• Candidate A was not born in Florida.

• Candidate A does not have a law degree.

• Candidate A has not lived in Florida long enough.

Which option is an example of how an individual may influence the government?

• signing a petition

• walking by a protest

• writing a lifestyle blog

• watching presidential debates

The image is a propaganda poster created by the U.S. government in 1944.

What was the desired impact of propaganda like this poster?

• Boost the economy during wartime

• Get more of the public to enlist in the armed forces

• Reduce the cost of goods to support the armed forces

• Encourage the public to support the war effort at home

The newspaper headline describes an event in U.S. history.

Which part of the national government initiated the process described in the newspaper headline?

• Senate

• Vice President

• Supreme Court

• House of Representatives

The diagram shows some of the steps involved in creating a law at the national level.

What is the first step in this lawmaking process?

• A senator or representative introduces a bill

• The judicial branch rules if a bill is constitutional

• The governor submits a bill for review at the national level

• A senator or representative reaches out to voters to submit drafted bills for review

The diagram provides details about processes carried out by the executive branch at the national level of government.

Which option best completes the diagram?

• Fund the armed forces

• Draft bills to become laws

• Make Cabinet appointments

• Advise Supreme Court justices