EOC 2022

Which action is a violation of the First Amendment?

• A citizen's house is searched without a warrant

• an individual is put on trial twice for the same crime

• A person is forced to testify against himself or herself in court

• A reporter is arrested for writing an article that criticizes the government

What is one of the Federal Reserve's primary functions in the United States economy?

• Collecting federal income taxes

• applying import and export tariffs

• maintaining stock market stability

• regulating the nation's money supply

Which power can the U.S. Supreme Court exercise with reference to the U.S. Constitution?

• propose, alter, approve, and craft constitutional amendments

• veto proposed constitutional amendments before they are ratified

• provide clarification and/or extend the meaning of constitutional provisions on a case-by-case basis

• formally add new constitutional language by rendering decisions, interpretations, and rulings on a case-by-case basis

Which phrase describes the system of federalism established by the United States Constitution?

• the restriction of the government to exercise only the powers granted to it by the people

• The ability of one branch of government to restrain the  powers of the other branches

• the distribution of powers among independent branches of government

• the division of powers between the national government and the states

The 24th Amendment guarantees people the right to vote regardless of whether or not they have paid a poll tax.

Which group does the 24th Amendment aim to protect?

• soldiers

• women

• poor citizens

• European Americans

How are the powers of Ohio's state government consistent with the powers of the U.S. federal government?

• Ohio's legislative branch has the power to pass laws

• Ohio's legislative branch has the power to appoint all executive officials

• Ohio's executive branch has the power to negotiate with foreign nations.

• Ohio's executive branch has the power to appoint Supreme Court justices 

How was the Constitution amended to provide representation to the residents of the District of Columbia?

• by giving them voting members of Congress

• by giving them electors in the Electoral College

• by allowing the to vote directly for a president

• by allowing them to vote in either Virginia or Maryland

Which responsibility of U.S. citizens is associated with the right to free speech?

• paying taxes

• serving on a jury

• engaging in civil discourse

• performing community service

What is the effect when the Federal Reserve increases interest rates?

• The cost of taking out loans increases.

• Consumers spend more in the economy.

• The government receives a large increase in tax revenue.

• Sudden inflation causes the prices of goods and services to go up.

Legislators meet with other members of their party prior to the official floor vote to ensure that the group is in agreement about whether or not to support a particular bill.

• negotiation

• compromise

• consensus building

• persuasive agrument