EOC Review Questions 1-30 2025

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.

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

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.

Which statement describes separation of powers?

• Civil servants are not subject to political pressure.

• Presidential power is not subject to congressional oversight.

• Civilian authorities have control over the branches of the military.

• Political authority is divided among the branches of the government.

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

The excerpt below is from the Fifteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. When it was first ratified, which group of people did this amendment address?

• Chinese immigrants

• Mexican immigrants

• Asian-American men

• African-American men

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 illustrates the structure of courts of Florida. Which numbered court has only original jurisdiction?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

What was the main reason President Harry S. Truman went to the United Nations in response to the Communist invasion of South Korea in 1950?

• to advance U.S. political goals in the United Nations

• to justify U.S. economic support for the United Nations

• to seek international support for the defense of South Korea

• to ask troops to prevent a political overthrow of South Korea

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.