WorksheetsCivics EOC Review
Total questions: 38
Worksheet time: 19mins
According to John Locke, which rights were guaranteed by natural law? (1.1)
trial by jury and no cruel punishments
freedom of speech and of the press
life, liberty and property
freedom of worship and the right to petition
Which thinker introduced the idea of separation of powers? (1.1)
John Locke
Baron de Montesquieu
Thomas Paine
Thomas Jefferson
The Mayflower Compact is to Self-government as the English Bill of Rights is to ______________________ (1.2)
Natural law
Separation of powers
Divine Right of Kings
Guarantee of certain individual rights
Which of the following is listed in the correct chronological order? (1.3)
Townshend Act, Quartering of troops, Stamp Act, Tea Act
Quartering of troops, Townshend Act, Intolerable Acts, Tea Act
Stamp Act, Quartering of Troops, Tea Act, Intolerable Acts
Stamp Act, Townshend Act, Tea Act, Quartering of Troops
Which of the following best describes the role of the government according to the Declaration of Independence? (1.4)
"The main purpose of government is to expand and glorify the state"
"The main purpose of government is to protect the unalienable rights of individuals"
"The main purpose of government is to protect the rights of the King"
"The main purpose of government is to promote the general welfare of the community by taking steps towards social equality"
Why did the writers of the Articles of Confederation set up a weak central government? (1.5)
to encourage more trade between the states
to preserve the powers of the individual states
to promote national security against foreign invastion
to permit the taxation of citizens to pay the nation's debt
Why did the Preamble to the Constitution begin with the phrase, "We the People"? (1.6)
to indicate the national government had limited powers
to indicate the states had been associated in a confederation
to indicate the federal power was separated among 3 branches
to indicate that the American people were the ultimate source of its power
When the President negotiates a treaty, it must be approved by the Senate in order to be valid. This is an example of (1.7)
limited government
popular sovereignty
separation of powers
checks and balances
What was one of the Anti-Federalists' strongest arguments against the Constitution? (1.8)
It did not create a national executive
It did not include a list of protected rights for individuals
The new central government would be too dependant on the states
The new central government would be too weak to protect America's interests abroad
Which of the following is an "enumerated" power of Congress? (3.3)
the power to tax exports
the power to declare war
the power to issue hunting licenses
the power to operate public school districts
What happens when the House and Senate approve different versions of the same bill? (3.9)
The House bill is changed to match the Senate bill
The Senate bill is changed to match the House bill
A conference committee is appointed to resolve the differences
A standing committee from one house is chosen to resolve the conflict
Which of the following could qualify as a candidate for President of the United States? (2.9)
67 years old, lived in Ontario, Canada for all of his life, born in Detroit, Michigan
45 years old, lived in Chicago since age 18, born in Tampa, FL
27 years old, lived in NYC for the past 3 years, was born in Isreal to American parents
42 years old, lived in Boston, Massachusetts for the last 26 years, born in Ireland to Irish parents
Which statement accurately describes the Electoral College? (3.3)
Each state has the same number of electoral votes
The winner of the popular vote automatically wins the Electoral College
The electors for the Electoral College are chosen at random
In all but two states, the candidate receiving the largest popular vote in a state wins ALL of that state's electoral votes
The 25th Amendments outlines the order of succession to the Presidency. If the President dies, the Vice President is next in line. Which official follows next? (3.3)
Secretary of State
Secretary of Defense
Speaker of the House
President pro tempore of Senate
Who conducts the trial to decide if the President of the United States should be removed from office? (3.8)
Senate
Cabinet
Supreme Court
House of Representatives
Article III of the Constitution establishes the US Supreme Court. Why does this article refer to this court as "supreme"? (3.11)
It hears more cases than any other court
It has authority over all other courts in the United States
Its officers are appointed by the President of the United States
It has authority over both the Executive and Legislative braanches
How does an appellate court differ from a trial court? (3.11)
An appellate court usually has a jury
An appellate court decides issues of fact
An appellate court examines more witnesses
An appellate court reviews another court's decision
Connie Hargrave's tree fell in the last storm and damaged the car of her neighbor, Andy Collins. Andy decides to sue Connie in court. What type of lawsuit will this be? (3.10)
civil
military
criminal
constitutional
What is one of the 5 freedoms protected by the 1st Amendment? (2.4)
Freedom of speech
Freedom from self-incrimination
Freedom from unreasonable search and seizure
Freedom from cruel and unusual punishment
What is the first step in amending the US Constitution? (3.5)
3/4ths of the state legislatures propose an Amendment
2/3rds of each house of Congress propose the Amendment
Conventions in 3/4ths of the states propose the Amendment
The President proposes the Amendment
Which of these rights from the Bill of Rights helps people accused of crimes? (2.4)
the right to bear arms for self-defense
the right to have the assistance of counsel
the right not to have troops quartered in one's home
the right to petition government for a redress of greivances
What is the significance of Marbury v. Madison? (3.12)
It gave the court power to mediate disputes between different states
It gave the court original jurisdiction in disputes involving foreign governments
It established the power of the court to declare acts unconstitutional
It established the right of the court to advise congress in advance on the validity of proposed laws.
What is the significance of Miranda v. Arizona? (3.12)
Southern states could no longer maintain racially segregated schools
States could no longer have racial quotas as part of their affirmative action programs
Individuals accused of crimes unable to pay for an attorney were entitled to a state-sponsored one
Suspects had to be informed of their right to an attorney and their right to remain silent during police interrogations
Which of the following is an example of a reserved power? (3.4)
the power to collect taxes
the power to establish post offices
the power to establish High School graduation requirements
the power to declare war on foreign enemies
Which of the following is an example of a concurrent power? (3.4)
the power to tax
the power to regulate interstate trade
the power to set admission requirements for state colleges
the power to make naturalization rules for immigration
Which of the following is an obligation owed by local governments to their residents? (3.14)
maintaining schools
maintaining state roads and highways
issuing hunting licenses
setting national economic policies to promote full employment
Which document does the Florida Declaration of Rights most closely resemble? (3.13)
Magna Carta
The Bill of Rights
The US Constitution
The Declaration of Independence
Which practice is part of the obligation of US Citizens to defend the nation? (2.2)
serve on a jury
register for the Selective Service
vote in all national elections
keep informed about national issues
The process of becoming a US Citizen is known as (2.1)
naturalization
residency
law of blood
law of soil
Which statement reflects Republican views on the role of government (2.8)
We need less government, lower taxes, and less government involvement
We need value-based governance, no excessive consumption, and regulation of competition
We need a national mass political party that supports the working class, and is against monopoly capitalism
We need more affordable heath-care and increased funding for public services provided through increased taxes
Which of the following is something voters should take into consideration when choosing a Presidential candidate? (2.9)
Their education
Their platform and views on major issues
Their race
Their gender
Which best describes the role of a lobbyist? (2.10)
raise campaign funds for political parties
influence public decision making for the common good
influence law-makers on the state and federal level
advise candidates on how to manage their election campaigns
"Vote for Joe, he's the only candidate who truly cares about your future" which propaganda technique is used in this statement? (2.11)
making a false analogy
appealing to a readers fears
presenting an opinion as fact
smearing an opponents character
Which form of government gives the most power to ordinary citizens? (3.1)
autocracy
oligarchy
absolute monarchy
representative democracy
What was the primary reason for U.S. involvement in Korea and Vietnam? (4.3)
an imperialist longing to annex new colonies
a fear of the international spread of Communism
the hope of expanding American frontiers westward
a humanitarian desire to help these people improve their economies
What was the general purpose of the International Organization known as the United Nations AKA U.N. (4.1)
to promote world peace
to expand fair trade practices world wide
to open trade between Mexico, America and Canada
to protect the rights of workers world wide
Which organization has the U.S. government as a member? (4.2)
North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)
Doctors Without Borders
International Red Cross
Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC)
Why did America eventually deploy our military to help end World War II? (4.3)
Nazi Germany invaded Poland
North Korea attacked South Korea
Terrorists attacked the World Trade Center in NYC
Japan attacked Pearl Harbor
