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EOC Review #1

Total questions: 67

Worksheet time: 34mins

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Class
Date
1.

The diagram describes a cause that led to the writing of the Declaration of Independence.

a)

British eliminate all taxes on colonists

b)

Colonists vote elect new members of parliament

c)

British ignore colonist grievance

d)

Colonists send troops to British in protest

2.

Which complaint should be added to the list?

a)

Requiring colonist to send representation to Parliament

b)

The king has horrible hair

c)

Suspended trial by jury in many cases

d)

Ordering colonist to move from Native American land

3.

Which was a weakness of the Articles of Confederation?

a)

The states could not print their own money

b)

The government had too much power over trade

c)

The president was able to spend taxes freely

d)

The government did not have a separate judicial branch

4.

What does the phrase "ensure domestic tranquility" in the Preamble of the Constitution mean?

a)

Give land to the homeless

b)

Forming a more perfect union

c)

Fight wars on foreign soil

d)

keep the homeland at peace

5.

What constitutional principles are demonstrated in examples A and B?

a)

Ex A: checks and balances; Example B: separation of powers

b)

Example A: checks and balances; Example B: judicial review

c)

Example A: separation of powers; Example B: individual right

d)

Example A: separation of powers; Ex B: checks & balances

6.

The passage below is from Federalists 51, written by James Madison in 1788.

a)

Unfit Leaders

b)

Judicial Review

c)

Checks and Balances

d)

Independent Judiciary

7.

What is the government that is run by the people, either directly or indirectly?

a)

Monarchy

b)

Theocracy

c)

Democracy

d)

Oligarchy

8.

What term used in the 14th Amendment to describe persons who are born or naturalized in the US?

a)

Resident Alien

b)

Citizen

c)

Alien

d)

Permanent Resident

9.

What will happen if a citizen does NOT perform these actions?

a)

Citizens will be jailed

b)

Citizens will be charged with a crime

c)

The common good will suffer

d)

The system of government will change

10.

Which situation does NOT involve a right protected by the Bill of Rights?

a)

Guarantee of a well paying job

b)

The freedom to not quarter soldiers

c)

Freedom of speech

d)

The freedom to keep and bear arms

11.

The constitutional guarantee of a free press had resulted in

a)

An uninformed electorate

b)

An official language in the USA

c)

Government run of the media

d)

A government more responsive to the needs of the people

12.

How did opinions like the one shown in this news story affect the political process in the US?

a)

It led to the 26th Amendment; allowing 18 year olds to vote.

b)

It led to the 19th Amendment; allowing women to vote

c)

It led to the 15th Amendment; allowing minorities to vote

d)

It led to the 26th Amendment; allowing 21 year-olds to vote

13.

The official title of the leader is known as?

a)

Monarch

b)

President

c)

Prime Minister

d)

Dictator

14.

Which statement below is true about how modern Democrats & Republicans view taxes (2 answers)

a)

Democrats want less taxes

b)

Republicans want tax cuts

c)

Democrats support tax increases

d)

Republicans support tax increases

15.

According to the information on the posters, which individual would more likely vote for Alho?

a)

A voter concerned about leadership experience

b)

A voter concerned about rising unemployment in the state

c)

A voter concerned about women's rights

d)

A voter concerned about their constitutional amendments

16.

Which action illustrates participation in an international organization?

a)

An ambassador puts a proposal to the United Nations (UN)

b)

A student report on the European Union (EU)

c)

Jada volunteers to raise funds for United Nations Children's Education Fund (UNICEF)

d)

Watching a news program about foreign countries

17.

Which example involves changing foreign policy?

a)

The US Congress decided to raise taxes on US citizens

b)

Taking a flight from New York City to Austin, Texas

c)

The Supreme Court hearing a case based on national origin

d)

Congress lifting an oil embargo on a formerly communist government

18.

Who has the most power in a unitary system?

a)

States

b)

Power is shared

c)

Central government

d)

Regional government

19.

In a confederal system...

a)

State government have the most power

b)

States rely heavily on the central government

c)

State governments have little to no power

d)

People have all the power

20.

The newspaper headline below describes an event in US history

a)

House of Representatives and Senate

b)

United Nations

c)

President and Senate

d)

North Atlantic Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)

21.

Which accurately describes one way an amendment to the US Constitution may be proposed?

a)

Three-fourths of all state legislatures vote to propose the amendment

b)

Two-thirds of each house of Congress votes to propose the amendment

c)

Every US citizen votes to accept the change

d)

Three-fourths of each house of Congress votes to propose

22.

How many grievances did the colonists list in the Declaration of Independence against England? (Hint: the answer is 27)

a)

20

b)

10

c)

76

d)

27

23.

Why is a formal amendment process important?

a)

To prevent the Supreme Court from being eliminated

b)

To allow the Constitution to be adjusted as times change

c)

To keep some states from being too powerful

d)

To make changes to the Constitution quick and easy

24.

Under Article 1 of the US Constitution, the President can ask Congress to ...

a)

Provide access to healthcare for all

b)

Declare war

c)

Ensure a stable stock market

d)

Give the executive branch unlimited power

25.

Miranda v. Arizona was a landmark Supreme Court case about?

a)

The 5th Amendment privilege against self-incrimination

b)

The 1st Amendment right of freedom of speech

c)

Keeping segregation in schools

d)

The 3rd Amendment right to keep and bear arms

26.

Brown v. The Board of Education (Topeka) was a landmark Supreme Court case about?

a)

Ending unfair poll taxes

b)

Ending segregation in private schools

c)

Declared "separate but equal" is constitutional

d)

Ending segregation of students in public schools

27.

Marbury v. Madison was a landmark Supreme Court case because (multiple answers)

a)

The Supreme Court case established Judicial Review

b)

Congress can pass laws regardless of the Constitution

c)

Congress cannot pass laws that are against the Constitution

d)

It took away power from the Judicial Branch

28.

A military conflict against Iraq and a group of 34 nations was?

a)

Gulf War II

b)

Operation Iraqi Freedom

c)

Gulf War I

d)

Vietnam War

29.

A group of 28 countries that has agreed to protect each other in case of attack; 1949

a)

Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC)

b)

North Atlantic Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)

c)

North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)

d)

European Union (EU)

30.

A war that began in 1937 in Asia. 1939 in Europe. 1941 in the US. Ended in 1945

a)

WWI

b)

WWII

c)

Cold War

d)

Cuban Missile Crisis

31.

An organization founded in 1943 to keep the peace; develop friendly relationships; 193 member countries

a)

North Atlantic Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)

b)

World Trade Organization (WTO)

c)

North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)

d)

United Nations (UN)

32.

Voluntary citizens group that is organized on and work at the local, national or international levels

a)

Volunteers International

b)

Red Cross/red Crescent

c)

Helping Hands

d)

Non-governmental Organizations (NGO)

33.

Established in 1946 to help governments improve the health and education of children and their mothers

a)

United Nations help Fund (UNHF)

b)

United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund

c)

World Bank

d)

World Trade Organization

34.

Which international agreement involved the USA, Canada and Mexico?

a)

USACANMEX

b)

UNICEF

c)

NAFTA

d)

EU

35.

What conclusion about NATO member nations can be drawn from the graph?

a)

They have maintained democratic participation.

b)

They have maintained a good bank account balance

c)

The have maintained the fight against terrorism

d)

They have maintained good international values

36.

Which is an example of a citizen seeking participation in an international organization

a)

Email about internship opportunities at the Red Cross

b)

Watch documentaries about the European Union

c)

A detailed report about UNICEF

d)

Ask to join the United Nations

37.

Which public policy view is reflected in the headline?

a)

Racial tolerance

b)

racial Prejudice

c)

Racial Equality

d)

Racial discrimination

38.

Which option reflects a long term policy goal?

a)

Collecting food at a food bank

b)

Car washes to raise money

c)

Sending care packets to refugees

d)

Collecting signatures to put an amendment on the ballot

39.

Which public policy perspective reflects the views of the citizens wearing the button?

a)

Youth Suffrage

b)

Youth Education

c)

Youth Literacy

d)

Youth Employment

40.

The right to vote not to be denied or abridged on the basis of sex.

a)

10th Amendment

b)

19th Amendment

c)

12th Amendment

d)

21st Amendment

41.

The right to vote shall not be denied by the US by reason of failure to pay any poll tax.

a)

24th Amendment

b)

8th Amendment

c)

16th Amendment

d)

27th Amendment

42.

The right to vote shall not be denied to any citizen 18 years of age or older

a)

17th Amendment

b)

No amendments address this topic

c)

11th Amendment

d)

26th Amendment

43.

The right to vote not to be denied due to "race, color, or previous conditions of servitude"

a)

15th Amendment

b)

1st Amendment

c)

17th Amendment

d)

29th Amendment

44.

Which is a constitutional requirement to run for Congress?

a)

Permanent US resident

b)

US citizen

c)

At least 25 years old

d)

At least 30 years old

45.

What are the three requirements to run for President of the United States?

a)

Resident of the US; 45 years old; US Citizen

b)

Resident of the US for 14 years; 35 years old; Natural Born Citizen

c)

Military Experience; Resident for 14 years; US Citizen

d)

Resident of US for 7 years; 25 years old; Naturalized Citizen

46.

You can be a naturalized or natural born citizen to run for which of the following offices?

a)

Governor

b)

US or State House of Representatives

c)

US or State Senator

d)

President

47.

Which spending increase would the Democratic Party likely support?

a)

Education

b)

Military

c)

Space Exploration

d)

Homeland Defense

48.

What are the names of the two political parties in the USA today?

a)

Communist & Socialist

b)

Libertarian & Green Party

c)

Democratic & Republican

d)

Communist & Green Party

49.

Lou: I am going to vote for the candidate who will support cutting government spending.

a)

Green Party

b)

Communist Party

c)

Socialist Party

d)

Republican Party

50.

Which of the following are requirements to become a US citizen?

a)

Speak, read and write English

b)

Live in the US for 5 years

c)

Be of good moral character

d)

File a petition for naturalization

51.

The US Constitution was ratified in ...

a)

1776

b)

1976

c)

1215

d)

1789

52.

The two ways a person can be a natural born citizen are?

a)

Law of Sand; Law of Ocean

b)

Law of Universe; Law of Soil

c)

Law of Blood; Law of Naturalization

d)

Law of Blood; Law of Soil

53.

Which list represents military law?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

54.

A written code of rules that guided the ancient society of Babylon; dates back to 1772 B.C.

a)

Code of Hammurabi

b)

Code of Mesopotamia

c)

Mayflower Compact

d)

Magna Carta

55.

Law that deals with relationships between people

a)

Civil Law

b)

Criminal Law

c)

Constitutional Law

d)

Case Law

56.

Which statement describes a similarity between the Florida Constitution and the US Constitution

a)

Both include an amendment process

b)

Neither protects individual rights

c)

Neither provides for a chief executive

d)

Both include a nine member Supreme Court

57.

What conclusion can be drawn from the headline?

a)

Citizens love to reject amendments

b)

Only elected officials make policy

c)

Citizens can be directly involved in policy making

d)

Florida government does not have the power to tax

58.

What part of the FLORIDA Constitution protects individual rights?

a)

Declaration of Rights

b)

Preamble

c)

Bill of Rights

59.

Which statement describes a similarity between the Florida Constitution and the US Constitution

a)

Preamble

b)

Neither provide for a Chief Executive

c)

Both only have 7 Articles

d)

Neither provide for a Judicial System

60.

Part of the Florida Constitution that lists the rights guaranteed to all who live in the state

a)

The Declaration of Rights

b)

Preamble

c)

Bill of Rights

d)

Article 4

61.

In order to "amend" the constitution, it must first be ________ and then ________.

a)

approved; ratified

b)

ratified; proposed

c)

proposed; ratified

d)

suggested; proposed

62.

To begin the amendment process, usually ________________ is/are required to propose if.

a)

3/4 of states

b)

2/3 of Congress

c)

3/4 of the Senate

d)

3/4 of Congress

63.

Which Constitution begins with "We the People"?

a)

Florida Constitution

b)

US Constitution

c)

Both

d)

Neither

64.

How did the US Constitution solve a problem created by the Articles of Confederation?

a)

It avoided the issue of states' rights

b)

It enabled the federal government to collect taxes

c)

It allowed the states to elect representatives

d)

It prevented the amendment of federal laws

65.

In the Preamble of the US Constitution, what is the meaning of the phrase "We the People"?

a)

The people express their will by directly creating laws

b)

The people express their will through political parties

c)

Government receives its power from the people and exists to serve them

d)

Government received taxes from the people and exists to support them

66.

Which idea serves as a long-term protection against tyranny and is the foundation of liberty in the US?

a)

the commerce clause

b)

the rule of law

c)

the elastic clause

d)

right to trial

67.

Which parts of the Federal government participate in negotiating, signing, and executing a treaty?

a)

President and Senate

b)

President and House

c)

House and Senate

d)

President and Congress