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Civics and Economics EOC Exam Review

Total questions: 114

Worksheet time: 2hrs 48mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
The first two political parties in American government were the Federalists and ____________________
a)
Hamiltons
b)
Whig Party
c)
Libertarians
d)
Democratic-Republicans
2.
The leader of the Federalists was __________________
a)
Charles Pinckney
b)
Thomas Jefferson
c)
Abraham Lincoln
d)
Alexander Hamilton
3.

Who were the leaders of the Democratic-Republican party?

a)

Hamilton and Adams

b)

Jefferson and Madison

4.

Who were the leaders of the Federalist party?

a)

Hamilton and Adams

b)

Jefferson and Madison

5.

Which conflict created the debt that American colonists were expected to repay to Great Britain during the 1760s?

a)

French and Indian War

b)

Glorious Revolution

c)

American Revolution

d)

Spanish-American War

6.
Who decides if a law is unconstitutional?
a)
The Supreme Court
b)
The President
c)
Congress
7.
The President can ______ or approve laws that Congress passes.
a)
start
b)
create
c)
veto
8.
Which term means 'approve or pass an amendment'?
a)
republican
b)
federalism
c)
execute
d)
ratify
9.
Which terms means 'carry out a law'?
a)
republican
b)
federalism
c)
execute
d)
ratify
10.
Which branch of government writes the bills that become laws?
a)
judicial
b)
legislative
c)
executive
11.
Which branch of government makes sure the laws are carried out and enforced?
a)
judicial
b)
legislative
c)
executive
12.
Which branch of government hears cases about the laws and decides what the laws mean?
a)
judicial
b)
legislative
c)
executive
13.
How many members are there in the U.S. Senate?
a)
50
b)
100
c)
435
14.
What are the Bill of Rights?
a)
The first Amendment
b)
The first five Amendments
c)
The first ten Amendments
d)
All of the Amendments
15.
Congress is made up of which two parts?
a)
Cabinet and Senate
b)
Senate and the House of Representatives
c)
Supreme Court and House of Representatives
d)
Senate and Supreme Court
16.
Which branch of government does the President belong to?
a)
judicial
b)
legislative
c)
executive
17.
How many members are in the House of Representatives?
a)
50
b)
100
c)
435
18.
Which term means 'a change or addition to the Constitution'?
a)
propose
b)
republican
c)
federalism
d)
amendment
19.
How many justices serve on Supreme Court?
a)
1
b)
3
c)
6
d)
9
20.
How are Supreme Court justices selected?
a)
Appointed by the Senate, approved by the President
b)
by an election
c)
Appointed by the President, confirmed by the Senate
d)
Congress selects them
21.
The Supreme Court hears what type of law?
a)
Constitutional
b)
Civil
c)
Criminal
d)
Military
22.
Supreme Court case that established judicial review.
a)
Mapp v. Ohio
b)
Tinker v. DesMoines
c)
United States v. Nixon
d)
Marbury v Madison
23.
Supreme Court cases that established that separate is equal, therefore making segregation legal.
a)
Plessy v. Ferguson
b)
Brown v. Board of Education Topeka, Kansas
c)
Washington D.C. v. Heller
d)
United States v Nixon
24.
Supreme Court case that established separate is NOT equal, therefore DESEGREGATING public schools.
a)
Plessy v. Ferguson
b)
Brown v. Board of Education
c)
Gideon v. Wainwright
d)
Bush v. Gore
25.
This Supreme Court case established students have a first amendment right to freedom of SPEECH as long as it doesn't cause a disruption.
a)
Brown v. Board of Education, Topeka Kansas
b)
Tinker v. DesMoines
c)
Hazelwood School District v. Kuhlmeier
d)
Gideon v Wainwright
26.
This Supreme Court case established that all citizens have a right to an attorney (legal counsel) even if they can not afford one.
a)
District of Columbia v. Heller
b)
Tinker v. DesMoines
c)
Hazelwood School District v. Kuhlmeier
d)
Gideon v Wainwright
27.
The Supreme Court is an appellate court.  An appellate court ____________ cases. 
a)
makes the first decision
b)
reviews the decision made by a  lower court
28.
This case advocated free speech in the schools in the form of an anti-war protest
a)
Tinker vs. Des Moines
b)
Gideon vs. Wainwright
c)
Mapp vs. Ohio
d)
Morse v. Frederick
29.
This case guaranteed certain rights for individuals being arrested
a)
Marbury vs. Madison
b)
Tinker vs. Des Moines
c)
Hazelwood vs. Kuhlmeier
d)
Miranda vs. Arizona 
30.
This decision allowed for women to have abortions
a)
Roe vs. Wade
b)
Griswold v. Connecticut
c)
Mapp v. Ohio
d)
New Jersey v. T.L.O.
31.
Voted against public prayer and Bible readings in school
a)
Board of Ed. v. Earls
b)
Engel v. Vitale
c)
Brown v. Board of Education
d)
Plessy v. Ferguson
32.
Which court case is important in protecting the 4th Amendment right to "unreasonable search and seizures"? 
a)
Mapp v Ohio
b)
Gideon v Wainwright
c)
US v Nixon
d)
Brown v Board of Ed
33.

During WWII, the Supreme Court ruled that relocation of Japanese-American citizens to internment camps was constitutional in this case.

a)

Korematsu v. US

b)

University of California v. Bakke

c)

Roe v. Wade

d)

Gideon v. Wainwright

34.
All male citizens have the right to vote regardless of race.  Which amendment is this?
a)
15th
b)
3rd
c)
26th
d)
14th
35.
The president cannot serve more than two terms.  Which amendment is this?
a)
16th
b)
19th
c)
22nd
d)
23rd
36.
Citizens of one state cannot sue another state in federal court.  Which amendment is this?
a)
11th
b)
15th
c)
10th
d)
23rd
37.
Repealed prohibition.  Which amendment is this?
a)
21st
b)
18th
c)
27th
d)
4th
38.
Every person born or naturalized in the US is a citizen.  Which amendment is this?
a)
12th
b)
22nd
c)
15th
d)
14th
39.
No search and seizure without a warrant and probable cause.  Which amendment is this?
a)
1st
b)
2nd
c)
3rd
d)
4th
40.
Ban of poll tax as a qualification to vote.  Which amendment is this?
a)
23rd
b)
18th
c)
10th
d)
24th
41.
Any rights not given in the Constitution are reserved for the people.  Which amendment is this?
a)
9th
b)
14th
c)
15th
d)
16th
42.
Slavery is abolished.  Which amendment is this?
a)
13th
b)
15th
c)
24th
d)
19th
43.
Women's suffrage (right to vote).  Which amendment is this?
a)
18th
b)
19th
c)
10th
d)
12th
44.
You have the right to a fair/speedy trial and an impartial jury.  Which amendment is this?
a)
5th
b)
6th
c)
16th
d)
4th
45.
Freedom of speech, press, religion, assembly, and petition.  Which amendment is this?
a)
1st
b)
2nd
c)
3rd
d)
4th
46.
President and Vice President are elected through the process of the electoral college.  Which amendment is this?
a)
12th
b)
10th
c)
14th
d)
16th
47.
Voting age changed from 21 years old to 18 years old. Which amendment is this?
a)
25th
b)
14th
c)
26th
d)
12th
48.
No quartering of soldiers.  Which amendment is this?
a)
8th
b)
3rd
c)
12th
d)
2nd
49.
Any powers not given to the federal government are given to the states.  Which amendment is this?
a)
7th
b)
10th
c)
8th
d)
9th
50.
Prohibition of alcohol.  Which amendment is this?
a)
15th
b)
18th
c)
22nd
d)
24th
51.
No excessive bail and cruel and unusual punishment. 
a)
5th
b)
6th
c)
7th
d)
8th
52.
Right to bear arms.  Which amendment is this?
a)
1st
b)
2nd
c)
3rd
d)
4th
53.
Right to a trial by jury in civil cases over $20.  Which amendment is this?
a)
4th
b)
5th
c)
6th
d)
7th
54.

You must be informed of the charges against you and you have the right to a lawyer. Which amendment is this?

a)

5th

b)

6th

c)

7th

d)

8th

55.
No quartering of soldiers or troops.  Which amendment is this?
a)
8th
b)
3rd
c)
12th
d)
2nd
56.
Due process, no double jeopardy, government must provide compensation for private property. no self incrimination or the right to remain in Silence. Which amendment is this?
a)
3rd
b)
4th
c)
5th
d)
6th
57.
Which amendment addresses the rights of the people that are not specifically mentioned in the constitution? rights reserved to the people
a)
5th
b)
4th
c)
9th
d)
7th
58.

Why are national party conventions held by the two major U.S. political parties?

a)

To select a presidential candidate

b)

to survey public opinion

c)

to recruit new electors

d)

to install new legislators

59.
Social contract theory means that people agree to give up some of their rights for the government's protection.
a)
True
b)
False
60.

The Social Contract was written by:

a)

Rousseau

b)

Hobbs

c)

Aristotle

61.

Why did the American Colonists protest agains the Stamp Act?

a)

Because they thought they should not have to pay any taxes at all

b)

Because they were being taxed without having any representation in the government

c)

Because they already paid high taxes such as income tax to the British government

d)

All of the above

e)

None of the above

62.
In the Articles of Confederation, where was most of the government power placed?
a)
The States
b)
The National Government
c)
The Continental Congress
d)
The Legislative Branch
63.
What is the name of the first written plan of government in America?
a)
Constitution
b)
Treaty of Paris
c)
Declaration of Independence
d)
Articles of Confederation
64.
What was the position of the group known as the Federalists?
a)
they supported a new Constitution
b)
they questioned the justice of slavery
c)
the feared the power of the national government
d)
the believed that states should have equal representation
65.
Anti-Federalists preferred a strong ____________ government.
a)
National
b)
State
c)
Central
d)
Republican
66.
Which is a weakness of the Articles of Confederation?
a)
Congress couldn't collect taxes
b)
Weak central government
c)
Provided for no common currency
d)
All of the these
67.
the study of the rights and duties of citizens is termed as 
a)
economics
b)
history 
c)
civics
d)
government
68.
The system of law based on precendence and customs is known as 
a)
regulations 
b)
charter
c)
common law
d)
decisions
69.

Precedence is:

a)

The person who is mostly in charge of the US.

b)

The U.S. Constitution and all of it's rules.

c)

A legal decision that was decided upon before. A precedent will guide future decisions in the court.

d)

A gift given to one another.

70.
Idea that the government gets its power from the people.
a)
Federalism
b)
Popular Sovereignty
c)
Limited Government
d)
Individual Rights
71.
Government where people elect others to speak and act on their behalf.
a)
Monarchy
b)
Direct Democracy
c)
Representative Democracy
d)
Totalitarian
72.
British policy of avoiding strict enforcement of British laws and taxes against the 13 Colonies (to ignore)
a)
Salutary Neglect
b)
mercantilism
c)
Push Factor
d)
compact
73.
The beginning part of the Constitution
a)
Article I
b)
Amendments
c)
Bill of Rights
d)
Preamble
74.
A proposed law is called a _______________
a)
veto
b)
congress
c)
bill
d)
unconstitutional
75.
What is the Constitution?
a)
a document that explains where Americans can travel. 
b)
a Document that declared our independence from Great Britain
c)
the document that helps us make money. 
d)
A document that outlines how our government will be ran. 
76.
Which principle means that each branch of government is able to limit the power of the other branches?
a)
checks and balances
b)
separation of powers
c)
federalism
d)
democracy
77.
What are the first three words of the Constitution? 
a)
I, Thomas Jefferson...
b)
We the people...
c)
We of freedom...
d)
This new country...
78.
What is the highest court of the United States?
a)
State Court
b)
District Court 
c)
Supreme Court
d)
Circuit Court
79.
The Bill of Rights is part of the...
a)
Declaration of Independence
b)
Constitution
c)
Emancipation Proclamation
d)
Magna Carta
80.
What 13th century document established the rights listed below?
- Basic rights of citizens
- Rule of law
- Representative assemblies
a)
the Constitution
b)
Napoleonic Code
c)
the Communist Manifesto
d)
the Magna Carta
81.

What is the House of Burgesses?

a)

The first legislative assembly of elected representatives in the American colonies.

b)

The first group of elected representatives to leave the colonies.

c)

The first house that was built in Jamestown, Virginia.

82.
Which Enlightenment philosopher believed we have natural rights to life, liberty, and property?
a)
Hobbes
b)
Locke
c)
Montesquieu
d)
Rousseay
83.
Which Enlightenment philosopher believed government works best when there is separation of powers?
a)
Hobbes
b)
Locke
c)
Montesquieu
d)
Rousseau
84.
Which Enlightenment philosopher believed in checks and balances?
a)
Hobbes
b)
Locke
c)
Montesquieu
d)
Rousseau
85.

Who argued the social contract theory?

a)

Rousseau

b)

Locke

c)

Jefferson

d)

Wollstonecraft

86.

Which document is significant in history because it was the first time that a monarch’s powers were limited by the people?

a)

The Mayflower Compact

b)

The Bill of Rights

c)

The Magna Carta

d)

The Declaration of Independence

87.

What was the Virginia Plan?

a)

A plan for how the legislative branch would be structured that was favored by the smaller states because it gave every state equal representation in Congress.

b)

A plan for how the legislative branch would be structured that was favored by the larger states because representation would be based on population.

c)

A compromise plan that called for a bicameral legislature.

d)

A plan that would give the president powers almost like a king.

88.

Bicameral means…

a)

Having two houses.

b)

Having three houses.

c)

Having one house.

d)

Having no house.

89.

Why is the Bill of Rights so important to Americans today (and always)?

a)

It tells Americans what we can do.

b)

It prevents the government from violating our natural rights because it plainly says what they are.

c)

It is an important historical document in American History.

d)

The Bill of Rights isn’t that important because it’s old and out-of-date.

90.

A government that is controlled by just a few people is called a(n)

a)

Democracy

b)

Autocracy

c)

Oligarchy

d)

Monarchy

91.

How are electoral votes given to each state?

a)

Add the number of representatives and senators.

b)

Total the number of people in the state and divide by 100.

c)

Census calculations.

d)

None of these.

92.

The division of power in government into three levels—local, state, and federal, is known as

a)

checks and balances.

b)

Federalism.

c)

separation of powers.

d)

None of these.

93.

The President is in which branch?

a)

Judicial

b)

Executive

c)

Legislative

d)

Tree

94.

What is the name of the group of advisors to the president?

a)

Secretary General

b)

Cabinet

c)

Trusted Advisors

d)

Supreme Court

95.

To win the presidency, a candidate must win at least:

a)

270 electoral votes

b)

268 electoral votes

c)

220 electoral votes

d)

218 electoral votes

96.

The process of drawing congressional districts in a fashion that gives a particular group an advantage is referred to as

a)

gerrymandering

b)

redistricting

c)

zone variance

d)

redistribution

97.
How often do you vote for a new president? 
a)
2 years 
b)
3 years 
c)
every 4 years 
d)
every year 
98.
What are the two main parties called?
a)
Democrats and Republicans
b)
Green and Red
c)
Independent and Imcumbent
d)
Democrats and Reds 
99.

Which branch of the federal government creates laws?

a)

Judicial branch

b)

Executive branch

c)

Legislative branch

d)

Constitutional branch

100.

Who is known as the leader of the Federalists?

a)

Alexander Hamilton

b)

John Adams

c)

Patrick Henry

d)

Benjamin Franklin

101.

Federalists believed that the Articles of Confederation were a ________ and set up a ________ National Government.

a)

Success, Strong.

b)

Success, Weak.

c)

Failure, Weak.

d)

Failure, Strong.

102.

The "Federalist Papers" were written to:

a)

Explain and convince the people into supporting the new U.S Constitution.

b)

spark a new revolution among the American people against their government.

c)

oppose a strong centralized government.

d)

create a new monarchy.

103.

Anti-Federalists were in favor of:

a)

States Rights and the protection of individual rights.

b)

A strong Central Government.

c)

A Monarchy (King & Queen) to rule over the country.

d)

a powerful National Government

104.

What did Anti-Federalists believe?

a)

That we need a stronger army to control all of the riots.

b)

They opposed the new Constitution and wanted strong state governments and a bill of rights.

c)

That separation from Britain was necessary.

d)

That the new Constitution would greatly benefit the U.S.

105.

powers shared by the national, state, and/or local government

a)

concurrent powers

b)

delegated powers

c)

enumerated powers

d)

state government

106.

the powers specifically named and assigned to the federal government or prohibited to be exercised by the states under the U.S. Constitution, also known as delegated powers

a)

expressed or enumerated powers

b)

concurrent powers

c)

implied powers

d)

Supremacy Clause

107.

powers that are not granted to the federal government that belong to (are reserved to) the states and the people

a)

reserved powers

b)

concurrent powers

c)

enumerated powers

d)

Tenth Amendment

108.

What did the Three-Fifths Compromise conclude?

a)

3/5 of the states are not real

b)

3/5 of the power should go to the president

c)

each slave is counted as 3/5 of a person

d)

the land in the United States is 3/5

109.
What plan called for a unicameral (one house) legislature with equal representation for all states?
a)
Maine
b)
Florida
c)
Virginia
d)
New Jersey
110.
Which plan was not beneficial to the states with a small population?
a)
New Jersey 
b)
Three Fifth Compromise
c)
Virginia Plan
d)
The Great Compromise
111.
Which plan did not benefit the large states?
a)
The Great Compromise
b)
 Virginia Plan
c)
New Jersey Plan
d)
Three Fifth Compromise
112.

When creating the legislative branch there were two proposed plans. Which plan wanted states to have more votes based on population?

a)

Connecticut Plan

b)

New Jersey Plan

c)

Virginia Plan

d)

3/5th's Plan

113.
The Great Compromise accomplished which of the following? 
a)
Created a one house legislature
b)
Postponed the conversation about slavery
c)
Added the Bill of Rights 
d)
Created a two house legislature
114.
Representation should be proportional based on a states population was part of the 
a)
New Jersey plan
b)
Virginia plan
c)
Conneticut plan
d)
Commerce Compromise

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