Civics EOC Exam Review: Key Concepts and Benchmarks

What type of democracy allows all people to make decisions directly?

• Representative democracy

• Direct democracy

• Socialist democracy

• Monarchical democracy

What does a constitutional monarchy typically involve?

• A ruling monarch with absolute power

• A ceremonial monarch with no governing power

• A monarch elected by the people

• A monarch with shared power with a council

Which system of government was used by America under the Articles of Confederation?

• Confederal

• Parliamentary

• Unitary

• Federal

In which type of government system does the national government hold all the power?

• Federal

• Confederal

• Unitary

• Parliamentary

Who has the power to declare laws unconstitutional in the United States?

• The Congress

• The Supreme Court

• The President

• State Courts

What is the primary role of the legislative branch in the U.S.?

• Enforce laws

• Interpret laws

• Make laws

• Command the military

What majority is needed in Congress to override a presidential veto?

• Simple majority

• Absolute majority

• Three-fourths majority

• Two-thirds majority

How are amendments to the U.S. Constitution ratified?

• By a majority in the Senate

• By a national referendum

• By the Supreme Court

• By a two-thirds vote in both houses and three-fourths of state legislatures

Which level of government is responsible for issuing driver's licenses?

• Federal

• State

• Local

• International

Which government level typically handles public safety programs?

• Local

• International

• Federal

• State