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WorksheetsCivics EOC Review
Total questions: 81
Worksheet time: 45mins
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Class
Date
1.
John Locke's central political value was
a)
A) the protection of individual rights
b)
B) designing governments around biblical
teachings
c)
C) ensuring an equal distribution
of wealth
d)
D) the empowerment of the majority
of people
2.
Locke believed that a government's power came from its ___________________.
a)
A. army
b)
B. power
c)
C. people
d)
D. science
3.
American's used _________________'s idea of separation of powers to write the US Constitution.
a)
A. Montesquieu
b)
B. Hobbes
c)
C. Rousseau
d)
D. Voltaire
4.
Enlightenment thinkers and theories inspired
a)
A. the French Revolution
b)
B. the American Revolution
c)
C. other revolutions of the 1800s
d)
D. all of the above
5.
You are born with _________________ that can't be taken away; life, liberty, property
a)
A. philosophe
b)
B. natural rights
c)
C. separation of power
d)
D. checks and balances
6.
The belief that government should be split into three branches to prevent one person or group from becoming corrupt.
a)
A. philosophe
b)
B. natural rights
c)
C. separation of power
d)
D. checks and balances
7.
Related to the idea of separation of powers; each branch of government must have approval from other branches in order to do certain functions.
a)
A. philosophe
b)
B. natural rights
c)
C. separation of power
d)
D. checks and balances
8.
What did the Proclamation of 1763 stop colonists from doing?
a)
Moving west of the Appalachian Mountains
b)
Trading with India
c)
Quartering British soldiers
d)
Drinking tea
9.
Which law taxed goods like legal documents, wills, newspapers, playing cards, etc.?
a)
Navigation Acts
b)
Pamphlet Act
c)
Stamp Act
d)
War Debt Act
10.
Which act made colonists give food & drinks to British soldiers and allowed them to live in their homes?
a)
Penny Act
b)
Quartering Act
c)
Food Act
d)
Tea Act
11.
Which act was the considered the WORST EVER, closed the port of Boston, and limited town meetings?
a)
Intolerable Acts
b)
Perfectly Tolerable Acts
c)
Stamp Act
d)
Proclamation of 1763
12.
What does petition mean?
a)
To write a slogan
b)
To cover someone with tar
c)
To refuse to buy a good
d)
To send a document demanding change
13.
What slogan did the colonists use as a protest?
a)
No taxation without representation
b)
No tea without the sea
c)
We make noise till you hear our voice
d)
No acts without the facts
14.
How did the colonists react to the Tea Act?
a)
They held a political party
b)
Dumping coffee into Boston Harbor
c)
Kicking British soldiers out of their homes
d)
Boston Tea Party
15.
Group that makes laws in Britain
a)
Congress
b)
Petition
c)
Parliament
d)
King
16.
Why did Britain pass taxes in the colonies?
a)
They wanted to buy more gold
b)
To pay French and Indian War debt
c)
The King needed new clothes
d)
To punish the colonists for disobeying laws
17.
An Act passed in British Parliament
a)
is a part in a play
b)
can not be enforced in the colonies
c)
is unlawful
d)
is a law
18.
Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?
a)
Benjamin Franklin
b)
Samuel Adams
c)
Thomas Jefferson
d)
Paul Revere
19.
Why was the Declaration of Independence written?
a)
The Native Americans wanted their land back
b)
The colonists didn't want to pay taxes on tea
c)
The colonists wanted to break free from British control
d)
Both A and B
20.
Jefferson stated that people have the rights to life, ________, and the pursuit of happiness.
a)
Love
b)
Liberty
c)
Learning
d)
A great cup of coffee
21.
The Bill of Indictment was the section of the Declaration that included.....
a)
grievences
b)
demands
c)
arguments
d)
compliments
22.
According to the Declaration of Independence, what truth was "self-evident"?
a)
All men are created equal
b)
Rights are given by good kings
c)
Government exists to protect us from ourselves
d)
Only a democracy can protect our rights
23.
According to the Declaration of Independence, where does government get its power?
a)
From the King
b)
From the Supreme Court
c)
From God
d)
From the people
24.
The List of Grievances were the part of the Declaration that
a)
detailed the colonists' complaints with King George.
b)
listed a man's natural rights.
c)
introduced the Declaration.
d)
concluded the Declaration, declaring America a free country.
25.
Which Constitutional principle states that no one is above the law and the government only has powers listed in the Constitution?
a)
Limited Government
b)
Individual Liberties
c)
Federalism
d)
Republicanism
26.
Many of our individual liberties are protected by which document?
a)
The Articles of Confederation
b)
The Declaration of Independence
c)
The Bill of Rights
d)
The Fundamental Orders
27.
Which president was also called the Father of the Constitution?
a)
George Washington
b)
Thomas Jefferson
c)
Alexander Hamilton
d)
James Madison
28.
What is the name for a change or addition to the Constitution?
a)
Amendment
b)
Preamble
c)
Ratification
d)
Compromise
29.
Which Constitutional principle states that the power of government comes from the people?
a)
Federalism
b)
Republicanism
c)
Checks and Balances
d)
Popular Sovereignty
30.
Which branch of government interprets laws?
a)
Judicial (courts)
b)
Executive (president)
c)
Legislative (Congress)
31.
Which group wanted to keep the Articles of Confederation and give more power to the states?
a)
Federalists
b)
Anti-Federalists
c)
Judiciary
d)
Legislature
32.
Central and national are two words that mean the same thing as -
a)
state
b)
federal
c)
local
d)
regional
33.
What was the name for the essays written in support of ratification of the Constitution?
a)
Letters from a Pennsylvania Farmer
b)
The Anti-Federalist Essays
c)
The Federalist Papers
d)
The Fundamental Orders
34.
Who is the head of the executive branch?
a)
The Supreme Court
b)
The Senate
c)
The President
d)
The Cabinet
35.
Which of the following is a system that allows each branch of government to limit the powers of the other branches in order to prevent abuse of power?
a)
Tyranny
b)
Checks and balances
c)
Federalism
d)
Ratification
36.
Which amendment in the Bill of Rights deals with States Rights?
a)
1
b)
5
c)
6
d)
10
37.
Which amendment in the Bill of Rights deals with the rights of the accused, including Due Process?
a)
3
b)
5
c)
7
d)
9
38.
Which amendment in the Bill of Rights prohibits cruel and unusual punishment and excessive fines?
a)
3
b)
4
c)
6
d)
8
39.
Which Constitutional principle divides government power between the states and the federal government?
a)
Republicanism
b)
Popular sovereignty
c)
States rights
d)
Federalism
40.
Which Constitutional principle divides government power between the states and the federal government?
a)
Republicanism
b)
Popular sovereignty
c)
States rights
d)
Federalism
41.
What year was the Constitution written in?
a)
1776
b)
1787
c)
1803
d)
1861
42.
All male citizens have the right to vote regardless of race. Which amendment is this?
a)
15th
b)
3rd
c)
26th
d)
14th
43.
Ban of poll tax as a qualification to vote. Which amendment is this?
a)
23rd
b)
18th
c)
10th
d)
24th
44.
Voting age changed from 21 years old to 18 years old. Which amendment is this?
a)
25th
b)
14th
c)
26th
d)
12th
45.
What law was passed in 1965 to protect equal voting rights of ALL Americans
a)
Indian Citizenship Act
b)
Voting Rights Act
c)
Indian Removal Act
d)
Equal Rights Act
46.
Gave women the right to vote
a)
19th Amendment
b)
15th Amendment
c)
23rd Amendment
d)
26th Amendment
47.
How many justices serve on Supreme Court?
a)
1
b)
3
c)
6
d)
9
48.
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
49.
The Supreme Court hears what type of law?
a)
Constitutional
b)
Civil
c)
Criminal
d)
Military
50.
Supreme Court case that established judicial review.
a)
Mapp v. Ohio
b)
Tinker v. DesMoines
c)
United States v. Nixon
d)
Marbury v Madison
51.
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
52.
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
53.
This Supreme Court case established students first amendment right to freedom of the PRESS is limited at school
a)
Brown v. Board of Education, Topeka Kansas
b)
Tinker v. DesMoines
c)
Hazelwood School District v. Kuhlmeier
d)
In re Gault
54.
This Supreme Court case established that JUVENILES have the same constitutional rights as adults.
a)
Brown v. Board of Education, Topeka Kansas
b)
Tinker v. DesMoines
c)
Hazelwood School District v. Kuhlmeier
d)
In re Gault
55.
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
56.
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
57.
Miranda v. Arizona established the Miranda Warnings, which remind citizens of their ______ and ________ amendment rights.
a)
1st and 2nd
b)
3rd and 4th
c)
5th and 6th
d)
7th and 8th
58.
This Supreme court decision serves as a reminder that rule of law applies to the President of the United States.
a)
United States v. Nixon
b)
Miranda v Arizona
c)
Bush v. Gore
d)
Washington D. C. v Heller
59.
This Supreme court decision serves as a reminder that rule of law applies to the President of the United States.
a)
United States v. Nixon
b)
Miranda v Arizona
c)
Bush v. Gore
d)
Washington D. C. v Heller
60.
This Supreme court decision that declared the recount of votes in a presidential election unconstitutional.
a)
United States v. Nixon
b)
Miranda v Arizona
c)
Bush v. Gore
d)
Washington D. C. v Heller
61.
This case reminds us that even the president is not above the law. (President wanted to use executive privilege to cover up scandal.)
a)
Miranda v Arizona
b)
United States v Nixon
c)
Tinker v Des Moines Iowa School District
d)
Marbury v Madison
62.
This case reminds us that private citizens have a second amendment right to bear arms.
a)
Marbury v Madison
b)
D.C. vs Heller
63.
To be president you need _____ electoral votes.
a)
270
b)
207
c)
420
d)
540
64.
To persuade lawmakers
a)
lobby
b)
bribe
c)
threaten
65.
Before you can be elected you must be
a)
nominated
b)
rich
c)
a college graduate
66.
Voting is a
a)
civic duty
b)
civic responsibility
67.
What is an Interest Group?
a)
A group of people who share common goals and organize to influence government policy
b)
The ideas and attitudes that signifcant number of americans hold about government and political issues
c)
Technique which everyone in a group has equal chance of being selected
d)
A measurement of how much the sample results might differ from sample universe
68.
Which of the following is a step in the naturalization process?
a)
applying for a driver's license
b)
getting a job
c)
registering to vote
d)
taking a citizenship test
69.
In which of the following scenarios may a person gain U.S. citizenship by naturalization?
a)
a person is born in an American territory
b)
a person is born on a U.S. military base overseas
c)
a person with no U.S. ties immigrates to the United States
d)
two non-U.S. citizens have a child on American soil
70.
To become a citizen of the United States, an immigrant must have been a lawful, permanent resident for at least ________ years.
a)
1
b)
3
c)
7
d)
5
71.
An important right and responsibility of all citizens is to
a)
obey traffic laws
b)
vote in elections
c)
pay taxes
d)
serve on a jury
72.
Which of the following is a citizen responsibility rather than an obligation?
a)
Obeying the law
b)
Paying taxes
c)
Attending civic meetings
d)
Registering for Selective Service
73.
Who of the following is a U.S. Citizen?
a)
Mike was born in Canada and has been working in the U.S. the past 3 years
b)
Cecilia is seventeen and is going to high school in Los Angeles
c)
Josh was born in Spain to two U. S. citizens
d)
Julie moved to the United States when she was three years old. She moved back to Mexico when she was 12.
74.
Which amendment defines citizenship?
a)
11th
b)
12th
c)
13th
d)
14th
75.
How old must you be to go through the naturalization process?
a)
21
b)
18
c)
20
d)
any age
76.
Which best describes a citizen?
a)
A person who lives in a country for more than 7 years.
b)
A person who lives in a country and is 18 years or older.
c)
A person who has completed an application to live in a country.
d)
A person who has specific rights and obligations within a country.
77.
The idea that your citizenship is based upon your parents no matter where you are born.
a)
Law of Blood
b)
Law of Soil
78.
It is the idea that citizenship is based upon where you are born.
a)
Law of Blood
b)
Law of Soil
79.
The process that someone can become an American citizen after going through a process to achieve citizenship.
a)
Immigration
b)
Naturalization
c)
Propagation
d)
Materilization
80.
Which political party believes the government should only deal with "whole country" issues
a)
Republican
b)
Democratic
c)
Libertarian
d)
Green
81.
Which political party thinks government should be more involved in social issues of the people?
a)
Democratic
b)
Republican
c)
Libertarian
d)
Green
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