Civics EOC

Which document was an agreement by early American settlers that provided for self-government?

• The U.S. Constitution

• The Mayflower Compact

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Declaration of Independence

The excerpt below is from Article II of the U.S. Constitution. How has the excerpt affected society in the United States?

• A) No one is outside the law.

• B) No one is without legal representation.

• C) Everyone is subject to a grand jury indictment.

• D) Everyone is guaranteed equal representation in government.

The scenario below describes a local problem. Which course of action should replace the question mark?

• A) Students call on athletes to boycott practices.

• B) Students collect signatures on a petition.

• C) Students organize a boycott of classes.

• D) Students disrupt a public meeting.

Which statement describes a difference between civil law and criminal law?

• Only civil cases can be appealed to the highest court.

• Criminal cases involve offenses harmful to the public.

• Civil cases involve offenses punishable by jail time.

• Only criminal cases are ruled on by a jury.

How did these actions affect the colonists?

• Colonists were unable to pay their taxes.

• Colonists were unable to petition the king.

• Colonists were unable to participate in their government.

• Colonists were unable to play a part in community service.

How was the demand for women’s suffrage settled?

• A petition was addressed to the U.S. Supreme Court.

• An amendment was added to the U.S. Constitution.

• The U.S. President issued an executive order.

• The U.S. Congress passed a law.

The poster below was published in 1943. What was the purpose of this type of poster?

• to get people to buy a certain product

• to get people to act a certain way

• to get people to be sympathetic

• to get people to be caring

Which constitutional issue is associated with the 1966 U.S. Supreme Court case of Miranda v. Arizona?

• rights of the government

• rights of the accused

• freedom of religion

• freedom of speech

The diagram below illustrates a process outlined in the U.S. Constitution. Which title describes this process?

• The Amendment Process

• The Nomination Process

• The Lawmaking Process

• The Appellate Process

The passage describes an event from the 1940s. Which protection from the Bill of Rights did the Hollywood Ten attempt to use during these hearings?

• No person shall be compelled to testify against himself or herself.

• The accused shall be confronted with the witnesses against him or her.

• No person shall be subject for the same offense to be twice put in jeopardy.

• The accused shall have the compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his or her favor.