WorksheetsCivics EOC 2
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 1hrs 20mins
Which Enlightenment philosopher inspired the following passage?
"That all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness."
-Declaration of Independence
Baron de Montesquieu
John Locke
Thomas Paine
Thomas Jefferson
Dear Representative Shelby,
I represent the Verne County Historic Preservation Society. Please consider voting in favor of Proposition 118 which will ensure the protection of historic sites in Verne County.
Sincerely,
Ellis Frankwell
This letter is an example of -
demonstrating
lobbying
policymaking
campaigning
Use the quotation to answer the question.
"No freeman shall be taken, imprisoned,... or in any other way destroyed... except by the lawful judgement of his peers or by the law of the land."
-excerpt from Magna Carta
Which statement best expresses how Magna Carta shaped the colonists' views of government?
They supported three branches of government.
They believed that citizens should be able to petition the government for changes in laws.
They expected government to protect free speech and property rights.
They believed leaders should obey the law and that the citizens had the right to trial by jury.
Which Enlightenment philosopher influenced the chart above?
John Locke
Montesquieu
Thomas Jeffeson
Thomas Paine
The diagram shows how the colonists formed some of their political views from historical documents:
Natural Law
Separation of Powers
Divine Rights of Kings
Rule of Law
According to the Declaration of Independence, what is the main purpose of government?
to provide for common defense and promote the general welfare
to create a strong national government
to protect the interests of the states
to protect citizens' rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
What document was influenced by the events depicted in the picture?
Magna Carta
English Bill of Rights
The Declaration of Independence
Mayflower Compact
Based on the passage, what did Thomas Jefferson, the author of the Declaration of Independence, assert was the purpose of government?
To protect the people's natural rights
To provide separation of powers
To establish a federal system of government
To confirm checks and balances
Which of the following was NOT a grievance expressed in the Declaration of Independence?
imposing taxes without the consent of the people
suspending trial by jury
dissolving colonial legislatures
asking people to serve in the military
How did the U.S. Constitution solve a problem created by the Articles of Confederation?
It avoided the issues of states' rights.
It allowed the states to elect representatives.
It enabled the federal government to collect taxes.
It prevented the amendment of federal laws.
What would be the best title for this graph?
Federal System of Government
Weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation
Weaknesses of the Declaration of Independence
Weaknesses of the U.S. Constitution
What did Shay's Rebellion demonstrate to the US Confederal Government?
That the people were not to be trusted
That the Articles of Confederation was too weak
That the state governments were to strong
That more laws needed to be passed
What step of the "naturalization" is depicted in the image?
Pledge of Allegiance
Oath of Allegiance
Pledge of Loyalty
Naturalization Interview
Which statement supports the Anti-Federalists in the struggle over ratification of the U.S. Constitution?
The Constitution should limit state government.
The Constitution should create a strong national government.
The Constitution should protect fundamental rights.
The Constitution should prevent the election of amateur politicians.
What constitutional right is demonstrated in the photo?
Freedom of Assembly
Freedom of Religion
Freedom of Marching
Right to Bear Arms
Which amendment requires the police to acquire a "search warrant" before entering someone's home?
2nd
4th
8th
14th
Use the chart to answer the question:
"Separate but Equal"
Suspects must be read their rights
Students have free speech in school
Judicial Review
The 14th Amendment's "Equal Protection under the Law" clause was used in which Landmark Supreme Court case?
Brown v. Board of Education
Tinker v. Des Moines
Marbury v. Madison
Miranda v. Arizona
What is one way an individual can influence the legislative process?
watching political debates on television
discussing political issues at work
collecting opinions for a yearbook
gathering signatures for a petition
Which amendment resulted from the argument:
14th
15th
19th
26th
In America's current two-party system what statement demonstrates a basic difference between the Democrats and Republicans?
The frequency of elections
The importance of the Constitution
The use of military force
The responsibilities of the federal government
The following party platform most likely belongs to which party?
Communism
Democratic
Republican
Green Party
What type of information is being shown:
Propaganda
Biased
Factual
Objective
Local parents are upset about a school's offering of courses. Who should they contact to resolve this issue?
The President
The Governor
The Town Superintendent of Schools
Congress
What parts of the government made this headline happen?
Senate and President
Supreme Court and President
House of Representatives
Supreme Court and House of Representatives
Which of the following would be an example of a foreign policy issue?
Congress changes naturalization rules for immigrants wish to become U.S. citizens
The President signs an executive order closing a nuclear power plant
Congress passes new regulations over interstates highways
The President brokers an agreement between Russia and China
The U.S. government is a member of which organization?
United Nations
European Union
World Wildlife Fund
International Red Cross
Which international conflict is the passage from?
The Japan American War
World War I
World War II
Vietnam
What do an "autocracy" and an "absolute monarchy? have in common?
both are ruled by the people
both are ruled by the few
both are ruled by one
both are ruled by the many
Use the quotation to answer the question.
Use the quotation to answer the question.
To which branch of the government does the quotation refer?
judicial
presidential
legislative
executive
Use the chart to fill in the blank.
legislative system
parliamentary system
unitary system
democratic system
The US policy of staying out of foreign affairs is known as?
Imperialism
Isolationism
The Cold War
War on Terro
Which statement describes a similarity between the states 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 government have the power to appoint ambassadors.
When a bill has made it through both houses of the U.S. Congress it _____________?
becomes a law
gets voted on by the people
gets voted on by the states
gets sent to the President for a signature
Which of the following is NOT a similarity between the US and Florida Constitutions?
both start with a Preamble
both create three branches
both discuss education
both have "articles"
What are the three main levels of federal courts?
district courts, courts of appeals, and the U.S. Supreme Court
city courts, state courts, and the U.S. Supreme Court
mayor's court, city court, and federal court
district courts, magistrate courts, and the U.S. Supreme Court
How was the amendment below passed?
The voters of 2/3rds of the states
A 2/3rds vote of Congress
A 2/3rds vote of Congress and 3/4ths of the States
Signed by the President, confirmed by the Senate
The Venn diagram shows some services provided by state and local governments.
What is one possible service for this chart?
Regulating trade
Providing police
Libraries
Postal service
What principle of democracy can be found in the first three words of the US Constitution -"We the People"?
Checks and Balances
Popular Sovereignty
Separation of Powers
Republicanism
Why are citizens obligated to respond to a Jury summons?
to guarantee court hearings remain public
to guarantee courts provide probable cause
to protect the constitutional right to be tried by one's peers
to protect the constitutional right to confront one's accuser
