5/9 Civics EOC Review: Organization & Functions of Government

Which part of the Florida Constitution protects individual rights?

• Declaration of Rights

• Bill of Rights

• Amendments

• Preamble

Which group of people drafted the Mayflower Compact?

• The Pilgrims aboard the Mayflower

• The British Parliament

• The Native American tribes

• The Spanish explorers

Which statement correctly describes communism?

• The central government controls all economic planning

• Workers are consider to be the lowest social class

• Property ownership is determined by family status

• Wealth is distributed according to social class

What is the primary purpose of the preamble to the U.S. Constitution?

• To provide a detailed explanation of each article

• To outline the structure of the government

• To state the goals and purposes of the government

• To list the rights of the citizens

Based on the table, how has the legislative process been impacted by presidential vetoes?

• The presidents' views are not reflected in public policy.

• The presidents' views are reflected in public policy.

• Congress represents the will of the people.

• Congress represents the will of the states.

Which describes a similarity between the state and the federal governments under the U.S. Constitution?

• Both levels of government allow for the election of judges

• Both levels of government have the power to ratify treaties.

• Both levels of government allow for the collection of taxes

• Both levels of govt have the power to appoint ambassadors

What is the primary function of the legislative branch in a democratic government?

• To create laws

• To enforce laws

• To adjudicate disputes

• To interpret laws

Based on the passage, which action in the modern political system would Ms. Stanton support?

• amending the U.S. Constitution to extend to suffrage

• amending the U.S. Constitution to guarantee due process

• Congress enacting a law limiting freedom of speech rights

• Congress enacting a law limiting freedom rights

Which supports the Anti-Federalists in the struggle over ratification of the U.S. Constitution?

• The Constitution should limit state government.

• The Constitution should protect fundamental rights.

• The Constitution should create a strong national government.

• The Constitution should prevent the election of politicians

Which of the following is a characteristic of a federal system of government?

• Centralized power in a single national government

• Power divided among multiple monarchs

• Power held by a single ruler

• Power shared between national and state governments