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WorksheetsCivics EOC 3
Total questions: 60
Worksheet time: 1hrs 24mins
How does monarchy differ from other forms of government?
Leaders are named in the constitution.
Leaders are chosen by the upper class.
Leaders are born into ruling families.
Leaders are given power by kings.
What type of service project would help promote the common good?
planning a neighborhood recycling program
participating in a neighborhood party
completing homework on time
visiting public libraries
Which action represents an individual exercising a constitutional right?
Summary judgment
Quartering soldiers
Civil disobedience
Double jeopardy
Which freedom is enumerated in the U.S. Constitution?
assembly
education
privacy
travel
We the People of the United States, in order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, ensure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.
Why did the Framers include the Preamble as the introduction to the US Constitution?
To ensure that the rights of the people were guaranteed
To establish the goals and purposes of government
To provide for the wellbeing of all citizens
To ensure that people were free
Which branch of federal government makes laws?
bureaucracy
executive
judicial
legislative
Which principle is included in the U.S. Constitution?
Rule of law
Right to trial
Capitalism
Confederalism
This scenario below describes a U.S Supreme Court decision from 1919:
"The U.S. Supreme Court ruled against a Socialist Party member who was arrested and convicted for distributing a pamphlet during World War I stating that: "The Socialist Party says that... officers of the law... violate the... United States Constitution, the Supreme Law of the Land, when they refuse to recognize your right to assert your opposition to the draft. "The Supreme Court reasoned that the ideas found in the pamphlet represented a "clear and present danger" to the county if supporters of the ideas found in the pamphlet refused to serve in the military."
Upon which constitutional principle did the U.S. Supreme Court make its decision?
Due process
Executive privilege
Independent judiciary
Freedom of speech
The chart shows the structures of local, state, and national governments.
Chief Justice
City Council
Representative
Senator
Which Enlightenment idea is represented by the following image?
Separation of Powers
Checks and Balances
Social Contract
Natural Law
Which statement describes and impact of the rule of law?
State of nature
Checks and balances
Separation of powers
Transparency of Institutions
This is a passage from Anti-Federalist Paper #84 written by Brutus.
Based on the passage, why did the Anti-Federalists support the inclusion of a bill of rights?
To give unlimited powers to the federal government.
To limit the power of the federal government.
To give unlimited powers to the people.
To limit protection of the people.
The image describes a citizen obligation. Based on the image, what can be presumed about citizen obligations?
Citizens support attending civic meetings.
Citizens support securing individual rights.
Citizens resist registering for selective service.
Citizens resist contributing to the common good.
Which U.S. Supreme Court decision addresses the need for public schools to balance students' rights with principals' responsibilities?
Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier (1988)
Gideon v. Wainwright (1963)
Plessy v. Ferguson (1896)
Bush v. Gore (2000)
What do a republic and a direct democracy have in common?
rule by a single political party
rule by the people
a small group of leaders
a single leader
The diagram shows that the colonists formed some of their political views from some historical documents. Which phrase completes the diagram?
Separation of Powers
Economic Freedom
Self-Government
Individual Rights
The governor has proposed an idea for a new law in Florida that will require kindergarten students to pass a difficult test to be promoted to first grade. Parents of kindergartners in Florida are very upset about this new bill.
Which state agency would be the best for parents to contact to voice their concerns about this issue?
Florida Department of Revenue
Florida Department of Transportation
Florida Department of Education
Florida Department of Justice
The table below describes a type of government.
Parliamentary Government
Confederal Government
Federal Government
Unitary Government
The passage is from Federalist No. 47, written by James Madison in 1788.
Based on this passage, which constitutional principle does Madison describe?
Separation of powers
Checks and balances
Popular sovereignty
Judicial review
The scenario below describes an event during World War I.
What long term precedent was established by this U.S. Supreme Court decision?
First Amendment rights are protected but not limited.
Tenth Amendment rights are protected but not unlimited.
Selective service is constitutional.
Party membership is unconstitutional.
Below is a table of the four most populated states in the United States. How might these populations affect political campaigns?
Candidates for governor will campaign for immigration reform in Texas.
Candidates for president will campaign for immigration reform in Florida.
Candidates for governor will campaign for naturalization reform in California.
Candidates for president will campaign for naturalization reform in New York.
Which colonial concern led to the writing of the Declaration of Independence?
The king failed to tax the colonists.
The king required the colonists to elect a monarch.
The king denied the colonists the right to petition.
The king denied the colonists representation in government.
This statement is from a historical document.
How does the modern political system in the United States uphold the principles expressed in this statement?
by allowing the U.S. House of Representatives to impeach the president
by allowing federal judges to impeach members of Congress
by allowing the president to impeach members of Congress
by allowing the Senate to impeach the president
The passage was written by John Locke's Second Treatise of Government.
Based on this statement, which of the following statements from the Declaration of Independence would John Locke agree?
"He has endeavored to prevent the population of these States; for the purpose of obstructing the Laws of Naturalization of Foreigners..."
"He has kept among us, in times of peace, Standing Armies without the Consent of our legislatures."
"He has refused his Assent to Laws the most wholesome and necessary for the public good."
"He has affected to render the Military independent of and superior to the Civil power."
A country with very strong economic ties to the United States is allowing human rights violations take place. Based on U.S. foreign policy, which is an appropriate first response?
initiate a trade ban
initiate public protests
initiate diplomatic talks
initiate a military operation
The passage below was written by Thomas Paine in his 1776 pamphlet, Common Sense.
Based on this passage, how is the author's view reflected in the U.S. political system?
The monarchy creates limited government.
The monarchy supports self-government.
Representatives are appointed.
Representatives are elected.
Who is responsible for breaking a tie vote in the Florida Senate?
the speaker of the House of Representatives
the chief justice of the Supreme Court
the lieutenant governor
the governor
Below is a statement made by Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld.
What type of political communication is being referenced in the statement?
bias
persuasion
propaganda
symbolism
The poster below is from a recent election.
Based on the poster, what conclusion can be drawn about the candidate?
Doug is running for judge.
Doug is running for mayor.
Doug is running for president.
Doug is running for city council.
These are views about minimum wage.
Which of the following groups would most likely influence public perspectives on this debate?
A group of labor union members
A group of environmentalists
A group of teachers
A group of women voters
Which level of government provides the most services to citizens?
federal
local
national
state
The statements are from the 1776 Virginia Declaration of Rights.
Which statement reflects the Enlightenment ideas of government as expressed by Montesquieu?
Statment 1
Statement 2
Statement 3
Statment 4
The newspaper details an important step in amending the U.S. Constitution.
How did the passage of this amendment to the U.S. Constitution impact the political process in the United States?
Women were allowed to contribute to political campaigns.
Women were allowed to hold citizenship rights.
Women were allowed to hold public offices.
Women were allowed to vote in national elections.
In which case did the U.S. Supreme Court rule that the Florida Supreme Court's plan for recounting ballots violated the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment?
Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier (1988)
Gideon v. Wainwright (1963)
U.S. v. Nixon (1974)
Bush v. Gore (2000)
Which example represents the media acting as watchdog?
A journalist discovers that an office holder held a hearing.
A journalist discovers that an office holder accepted a bribe.
A journalist discovers that an office holder decided to retire.
A journalist discovers that an office holder voted against a bill.
The statements below are taken from a government document.
According to the statements, what impact have lobbyists had on government?
Lobbyists impact how the media endorse elected officials.
Lobbyists impact how individuals use the media.
Lobbyists impact congressional lawmaking.
Lobbyists impact judicial decision making.
An individual is arrested for stealing mail from a United States Post Office located in the city of Orlando, Florida. Which court would have the original jurisdiction in this case?
Orlando City Court
Orange County Trial Court
United States District Court
Florida District Court of Appeals
The passage is found in the U.S. Constitution.
Based on the passage, what has been a long term result shaping the relationship between the states and the federal government?
States must first obtain approval from the President to pass a law.
States may pass any laws they want as long as they have the support of their citizens.
If a federal law conflicts with a state law, the federal law is the law that is followed.
States have their own constitutions and do have to follow the U.S. Constitution.
What power is held by the Florida Supreme Court and the U.S. Supreme Court?
Both courts may issue writs of habeas corpus.
Both courts may issue writs of mandamus.
Neither court hears equal protection cases.
Neither court hears death penalty cases.
Which action is an example of a foreign-policy decision?
Congress increased providing support to newly arrived immigrants.
The president requested a law to regulate pollution near international borders.
Congress raised educational standards to make students competitive in a global market.
The president signed an executive order restoring relations with a communist government.
Which is a requirement for a person to become a naturalized U.S citizen?
passing a U.S. history and government exam
working in the U.S. for at least five years
being born to American parents
serving in the U.S. military
Which statement 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 government have the power to appoint ambassadors.
The statement is from a congressional document from July 27, 1974.
How have similar statements influenced modern congressional actions?
presidential impeachment
presidential nomination
presidential election
presidential veto
The statement was made by President Barack Obama on August 18, 2011.
What is the relationship between President Obama's statement and U.S. involvement in Syrian political affairs?
development of diplomatic alliances
support for the rule of law
economic development
conflict resolution
The map illustrates a constitutional power.
What constitutional relationship does the map illustrate?
reserved powers
expressed powers
delegated powers
concurrent powers
Which spending increase would the Democratic Party likely support?
homeland security
space exploration
education
military
What lessons did future U.S. leaders learn from the 1974 U.S. Supreme Court case United States v. Nixon?
The president is accountable for obeying the law.
The president is responsible for enforcing the law.
The president is not allowed to hold secret talks with foreign governments.
The president is not allowed to have private meetings with Cabinet members.
Which type of law is used to help solve disputes between people or organizations?
Civil
Constitutional
Criminal
Military
After serving as a U.S. Senator, Laura decided to run for governor of Florida. Liz, Laura's opponent, claims in court that Laura is not qualified to run. A judge rules in Liz's favor. What was the basis for the lawsuit?
Laura has never owned land in Florida.
Laura is not a Florida resident.
Laura is not yet 40 years old.
Laura has never voted.
The ideas below are based on those found in the platform of a current political party in the United States.
In which political party platform are these ideas most likely to be found?
Communist
Socialist
Libertarian
Republican
The statement below was made by Thomas Jefferson in a 1786 letter to John Jay.
Why should this freedom be guarded?
To provide the news media with a guaranteed profit
To keep the news media from controlling the political process
To provide the government with an accurate information source
To keep the government from becoming the primary information source
What is a responsibility of the U.S. Senate in foreign polity?
nominating ambassadors
introducing tax bills
negotiating treaties
ratifying treaties
The excerpt is from a constitutional amendment.
How did this amendment affect participation in the American political process?
The amendment allowed college students to vote.
The amendment allowed more U.S. citizens to register to vote.
The amendment created age requirement changes in selective service.
The amendment created the requirement that all citizens be registered with selective service.
A Florida homeowner received the notice below in the mail:
Trash collection will change from Wednesdays to Thursdays beginning January 1, 2016.
The homeowner was upset by the notice and decided to write a letter to a public official responsible for providing the service. To which public official would the homeowner write the letter?
U.S. President
U.S. Sentor
State Representative
County Commissioner
Between 1870 and 1913, one amendment was added to the U.S. Constitution. Based on this information, what can be inferred about the constitutional amendment process?
Amending the U.S. Constitution is a relatively time consuming and difficult process that does not allow changes to happen easily.
Amending the U.S. Constitution is a relatively quick and simple process that allows change to happen easily.
Ratification of an amendment requires 50 percent of Congress's approval.
Ratification of an amendment requires 50 percent of state governors' approval.
The statement below is from a document produced by an international organization.
Based on the statement, which group is the most likely to try to avoid arrest at the United Nations Headquarters?
Residents of Geneva, Switzerland
Residents of New York, New York
Residents of Paris, France
Residents of Toronto, Canada
Direct election of U.S. senators
Impeachment of the president by the U.S. House of Representatives
Impeachment of the president by the U.S. Senate
Direct election of U.S. presidents
Which list includes the roles of the presidents?
Chief Justice, Commander-in-Chief
Commander-in-Chief, Chief Executive
Speaker of the House, Chief Executive
Speaker of the House, Chief Justice
Colonial agricultural trade increases.
Colonial religious devotion increases.
Colonial demand for political change increases.
Colonial demand for military assistance increases.
Which weakness of the Articles of Confederation led to Shays's Rebellion?
The national government lacked the power to regulate trade.
The national government lacked a national court system.
The national government lacked central leadership.
The national government lacked the power to tax.
