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WorksheetsEOC Civics Category4
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 7mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
SS.7.C.3.5 – Low Complexity 1. Which government institution may vote on constitutional amendments?
a)
bureaucracy
b)
executive
c)
judicial
d)
legislative
2.
1. The timeline below provides details about a constitutional amendment. 1917: Amendment prohibiting alcohol manufacture, sale or transportation voted on by Congress. 1919: 18th Amendment prohibiting alcohol manufacture, sale or transportation is ratified by the states. 1933: 21st Amendment reversing the 18th Amendment is added to the U.S. Constitution. According to the timeline, what happened between 1919 and 1933?
a)
The 21st Amendment was approved by state ratifying conventions.
b)
The 21st Amendment was overturned by the U.S. Supreme Court.
c)
The 21st Amendment was vetoed by the president.
d)
The 21st Amendment was vetoed by Congress.
3.
Benchmark SS.7.C.3.5 The passage below was written by U.S. Senator Barack Obama in his 2006 book, The Audacity of Hope. I see democracy as a conversation to be had…It provides us with a framework and rules, but all its machinery are designed to force us into a conversation. Based on the passage, which statement about the amendment process would Senator Obama support?
a)
The ratification process allows the president to reflect public views.
b)
The
ratification process allows governors to reflect public views.
c)
The U.S. Constitution is difficult to amend.
d)
The
U.S. Constitution is easy to amend.
4.
The passage below is from an 1848 speech by Elizabeth Cady Stanton. In the United States of America women [are] unrepresented in this government—our rights and interests wholly overlooked.
Source: Public Domain Based on the passage, which action in the modern political system would Elizabeth Cady Stanton support?Benchmark SS.7.C.3.5
Source: Public Domain Based on the passage, which action in the modern political system would Elizabeth Cady Stanton support?Benchmark SS.7.C.3.5
a)
amending the U.S. Constitution to extend suffrage
b)
amending
the U.S. Constitution to guarantee due process
c)
Congress
enacting a law limiting freedom of speech rights
5.
Benchmark SS.7.C.3.1
How does monarchy differ from other forms of government?
How does monarchy differ from other forms of government?
a)
Leaders are named in the constitution.
b)
Leaders are chosen by the upper class.
c)
Leaders are born into ruling families.
d)
Leaders are given power by kings.
6.
Benchmark SS.7.C.3.1
What do a republic and a direct democracy have in common?
What do a republic and a direct democracy have in common?
a)
rule by
the people
b)
rule by
a single political party
c)
a small group of leaders
d)
a single
leader
7.
Benchmark SS.7.C.3.1
The scenario below describes a government decision. --------------------------- A self-appointed council amends the country’s constitution. --------------------------- Based on the scenario, which form of government is taking action?
The scenario below describes a government decision. --------------------------- A self-appointed council amends the country’s constitution. --------------------------- Based on the scenario, which form of government is taking action?
a)
dictatorship
b)
monarchy
c)
oligarchy
d)
republic
8.
Benchmark SS.7.C.3.11
What power is held by the Florida Supreme Court and the U.S. Supreme Court?
What power is held by the Florida Supreme Court and the U.S. Supreme Court?
a)
Both courts may issue writs of
habeas corpus.
b)
Both courts may issue writs of
mandamus.
c)
Neither court hears equal protection cases.
d)
Neither court hears death penalty cases.
9.
Benchmark SS.7.C.3.11
The passage below describes a dispute between two neighbors. --------------------------- Liz’s 16 year old daughter backed into Doug’s car while it was parked in front of his house. Doug sued Liz for $1500 to cover the cost of repairing the car. --------------------------- Which court heard the case?
The passage below describes a dispute between two neighbors. --------------------------- Liz’s 16 year old daughter backed into Doug’s car while it was parked in front of his house. Doug sued Liz for $1500 to cover the cost of repairing the car. --------------------------- Which court heard the case?
a)
Circuit
Court of Appeals
b)
Florida
Supreme Court
c)
appellate
court
d)
county
court
10.
Benchmark SS.7.C.3.14
Which level of government regulates drivers’ licenses?
Which level of government regulates drivers’ licenses?
a)
county
b)
federal
c)
municipal
d)
state
11.
Benchmark SS.7.C.3.14
Which is a responsibility of state government?
Which is a responsibility of state government?
a)
regulating public transportation
b)
regulating public education
c)
providing clean drinking water
d)
providing fire protection
12.
Benchmark SS.7.C.3.14
Which level of government provides the most services to citizens?
Which level of government provides the most services to citizens?
a)
federal
b)
local
c)
national
d)
state
13.
Benchmark SS.7.C.3.2
Where is power concentrated in a unitary system of government?
Where is power concentrated in a unitary system of government?
a)
central
government
b)
state
government
c)
dictator
d)
military
14.
Benchmark SS.7.C.3.2
What system of government was in place after the United States adopted the U.S. Constitution?
What system of government was in place after the United States adopted the U.S. Constitution?
a)
confederal
b)
federal
c)
oligarchy
d)
parliamentary
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