Civics EOC Practice Test

How does this U.S. Supreme Court decision protect individual rights?

• It provides defendants a jury of their peers.

• It allows lawyers to call witnesses for defendants.

• It allows defendants to set aside fines they cannot pay.

• It provides defendants legal representation if they cannot afford it.

Plan of Policy for improving the Advantages and perpetuating the Union of the American States. In the first place, there must be a supreme power at the head of the union, vested with authority to make laws that respect the states in general and to compel obedience to these laws. Such a power must exist in every society or no man is safe. According to the excerpt, which problem did the Articles of Confederation create?

• a lack of checks on legislative powers

• a lack of powers given to state legislatures

• the lack of authority to enforce congressional acts

• the lack of authority to apportion congressional districts

Which statement describes the intent of checks and balances?

• The government receives revenue from the people.

• The government receives authority from the people.

• No branch of government can become too powerful.

• No branch of government can apply concurrent powers.

The diagram below shows some activities in the political process. Which title completes the diagram?

• Ways that Corporations Influence Consumers

• Ways that Citizens Support Personal Businesses

• Ways that Interest Groups Influence Lawmakers

• Ways that Public Officials Support Government Reforms

The flow chart below shows part of the process in which a bill becomes a state law. Which action completes the flow chart?

• The bill is sent to committee for study.

• The bill is sent to the governor for support.

• The bill is published in newspapers for comment.

• The bill is reviewed by a judge for constitutionality.

What role does the Cabinet serve at the federal level?

• It advises the president on national issues and assists in operating the government.

• It works with the political party in power to ensure members support the president’s agenda.

• It works with the major news organizations to ensure public support for upcoming legislation.

• It advises government leaders on procedural matters and assists in the passage of legislation.

How did King George III respond to the action described in the excerpt?

• He approved the colonists’ decision to use a trade boycott.

• He supported the election of colonial representatives to Parliament.

• He ignored the colonists’ demands for change in government policy.

• He repealed the law declaring Parliament could pass laws for the colonies.

What do these two constitutions have in common?

• They both include the sharing of powers.

• They both include the separation of powers.

• They both are examples of government processes.

• They both are examples of government regulations.

Which is one constitutional requirement to be eligible to be elected as President of the United States?

• a resident for at least 20 years

• previous government service

• a member of a political party

• at least 35 years of age

Which principle of government is described in this excerpt?

• direct democracy

• judicial review

• rule of law

• federalism