Government EOC Review

1. Which branch of the federal government enforces the law? 

• Judicial

• Executive

• Legislative
  

• They all do

Which power belongs to the judicial branch? (think courts & judges)

• enforcing laws
  

• 
  interpreting laws
  

• passing resolutions
  

• 
  recognizing foreign nations
  

Which action is a violation of the First Amendment?

• 1. A citizen’s house is searched without a warrant. 

  2. .

• 2. An individual is put on trial twice for the same crime. 

  3. .

• 1.  

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

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

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

• 1. paying taxes

• 2. serving on a jury

• 2. engaging in civil discussion

• 2. performing community service

Which action describes a civic responsibility at the local level?

• filing federal taxes
  
  

• 
  participating in the school board meetings
  

• 
  launching a campaign to be elected to the state office
  
  

• worshiping at a local church, temple, synagogue, or mosque
  

The government has enacted a law requiring the installation of seat belts in new cars.

What is the intended benefit of this type of increased government regulation?

• 1. to increase tax revenue
     

• 1. 
     to promote economic growth
     

• 1. 
     to reduce private-sector profits
     

• 1. 
     to enhance consumer protections

Which restriction on the President was instituted through the passage of a constitutional amendment?

• A person cannot be elected President more than twice.

• 1. A Presidential candidate must declare a political party. 

• Presidents are not allowed to issue Executive Orders without approval from Congress

• 1. Presidents must win the popular vote and the Electoral College vote. 

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

What group does the 24th Amendment aim to protect?

• soldiers
  
  

• 
  women
  
  

• poor people
  
  

• European Americans
  

What principle of government is being used when Congress overrides a President's veto?

• Separation of Powers

• Federalism

• Limited Government

• Checks & Balances

Select TWO reasons why the Bill of Rights was added to the Constitution.

• To explain the responsibilities of the branches of government

• To protect the freedoms and liberties of American citizens

• To check or limit the power of the Federal Government

• To outline the requirements of becoming a US citizen.