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WorksheetsEOC Review #1
Total questions: 67
Worksheet time: 34mins
The diagram describes a cause that led to the writing of the Declaration of Independence.
British eliminate all taxes on colonists
Colonists vote elect new members of parliament
British ignore colonist grievance
Colonists send troops to British in protest
Which complaint should be added to the list?
Requiring colonist to send representation to Parliament
The king has horrible hair
Suspended trial by jury in many cases
Ordering colonist to move from Native American land
Which was a weakness of the Articles of Confederation?
The states could not print their own money
The government had too much power over trade
The president was able to spend taxes freely
The government did not have a separate judicial branch
What does the phrase "ensure domestic tranquility" in the Preamble of the Constitution mean?
Give land to the homeless
Forming a more perfect union
Fight wars on foreign soil
keep the homeland at peace
What constitutional principles are demonstrated in examples A and B?
Ex A: checks and balances; Example B: separation of powers
Example A: checks and balances; Example B: judicial review
Example A: separation of powers; Example B: individual right
Example A: separation of powers; Ex B: checks & balances
The passage below is from Federalists 51, written by James Madison in 1788.
Unfit Leaders
Judicial Review
Checks and Balances
Independent Judiciary
What is the government that is run by the people, either directly or indirectly?
Monarchy
Theocracy
Democracy
Oligarchy
What term used in the 14th Amendment to describe persons who are born or naturalized in the US?
Resident Alien
Citizen
Alien
Permanent Resident
What will happen if a citizen does NOT perform these actions?
Citizens will be jailed
Citizens will be charged with a crime
The common good will suffer
The system of government will change
Which situation does NOT involve a right protected by the Bill of Rights?
Guarantee of a well paying job
The freedom to not quarter soldiers
Freedom of speech
The freedom to keep and bear arms
The constitutional guarantee of a free press had resulted in
An uninformed electorate
An official language in the USA
Government run of the media
A government more responsive to the needs of the people
How did opinions like the one shown in this news story affect the political process in the US?
It led to the 26th Amendment; allowing 18 year olds to vote.
It led to the 19th Amendment; allowing women to vote
It led to the 15th Amendment; allowing minorities to vote
It led to the 26th Amendment; allowing 21 year-olds to vote
The official title of the leader is known as?
Monarch
President
Prime Minister
Dictator
Which statement below is true about how modern Democrats & Republicans view taxes (2 answers)
Democrats want less taxes
Republicans want tax cuts
Democrats support tax increases
Republicans support tax increases
According to the information on the posters, which individual would more likely vote for Alho?
A voter concerned about leadership experience
A voter concerned about rising unemployment in the state
A voter concerned about women's rights
A voter concerned about their constitutional amendments
Which action illustrates participation in an international organization?
An ambassador puts a proposal to the United Nations (UN)
A student report on the European Union (EU)
Jada volunteers to raise funds for United Nations Children's Education Fund (UNICEF)
Watching a news program about foreign countries
Which example involves changing foreign policy?
The US Congress decided to raise taxes on US citizens
Taking a flight from New York City to Austin, Texas
The Supreme Court hearing a case based on national origin
Congress lifting an oil embargo on a formerly communist government
Who has the most power in a unitary system?
States
Power is shared
Central government
Regional government
In a confederal system...
State government have the most power
States rely heavily on the central government
State governments have little to no power
People have all the power
The newspaper headline below describes an event in US history
House of Representatives and Senate
United Nations
President and Senate
North Atlantic Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)
Which accurately describes one way an amendment to the US Constitution may be proposed?
Three-fourths of all state legislatures vote to propose the amendment
Two-thirds of each house of Congress votes to propose the amendment
Every US citizen votes to accept the change
Three-fourths of each house of Congress votes to propose
How many grievances did the colonists list in the Declaration of Independence against England? (Hint: the answer is 27)
20
10
76
27
Why is a formal amendment process important?
To prevent the Supreme Court from being eliminated
To allow the Constitution to be adjusted as times change
To keep some states from being too powerful
To make changes to the Constitution quick and easy
Under Article 1 of the US Constitution, the President can ask Congress to ...
Provide access to healthcare for all
Declare war
Ensure a stable stock market
Give the executive branch unlimited power
Miranda v. Arizona was a landmark Supreme Court case about?
The 5th Amendment privilege against self-incrimination
The 1st Amendment right of freedom of speech
Keeping segregation in schools
The 3rd Amendment right to keep and bear arms
Brown v. The Board of Education (Topeka) was a landmark Supreme Court case about?
Ending unfair poll taxes
Ending segregation in private schools
Declared "separate but equal" is constitutional
Ending segregation of students in public schools
Marbury v. Madison was a landmark Supreme Court case because (multiple answers)
The Supreme Court case established Judicial Review
Congress can pass laws regardless of the Constitution
Congress cannot pass laws that are against the Constitution
It took away power from the Judicial Branch
A military conflict against Iraq and a group of 34 nations was?
Gulf War II
Operation Iraqi Freedom
Gulf War I
Vietnam War
A group of 28 countries that has agreed to protect each other in case of attack; 1949
Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC)
North Atlantic Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)
North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)
European Union (EU)
A war that began in 1937 in Asia. 1939 in Europe. 1941 in the US. Ended in 1945
WWI
WWII
Cold War
Cuban Missile Crisis
An organization founded in 1943 to keep the peace; develop friendly relationships; 193 member countries
North Atlantic Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)
World Trade Organization (WTO)
North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)
United Nations (UN)
Voluntary citizens group that is organized on and work at the local, national or international levels
Volunteers International
Red Cross/red Crescent
Helping Hands
Non-governmental Organizations (NGO)
Established in 1946 to help governments improve the health and education of children and their mothers
United Nations help Fund (UNHF)
United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund
World Bank
World Trade Organization
Which international agreement involved the USA, Canada and Mexico?
USACANMEX
UNICEF
NAFTA
EU
What conclusion about NATO member nations can be drawn from the graph?
They have maintained democratic participation.
They have maintained a good bank account balance
The have maintained the fight against terrorism
They have maintained good international values
Which is an example of a citizen seeking participation in an international organization
Email about internship opportunities at the Red Cross
Watch documentaries about the European Union
A detailed report about UNICEF
Ask to join the United Nations
Which public policy view is reflected in the headline?
Racial tolerance
racial Prejudice
Racial Equality
Racial discrimination
Which option reflects a long term policy goal?
Collecting food at a food bank
Car washes to raise money
Sending care packets to refugees
Collecting signatures to put an amendment on the ballot
Which public policy perspective reflects the views of the citizens wearing the button?
Youth Suffrage
Youth Education
Youth Literacy
Youth Employment
The right to vote not to be denied or abridged on the basis of sex.
10th Amendment
19th Amendment
12th Amendment
21st Amendment
The right to vote shall not be denied by the US by reason of failure to pay any poll tax.
24th Amendment
8th Amendment
16th Amendment
27th Amendment
The right to vote shall not be denied to any citizen 18 years of age or older
17th Amendment
No amendments address this topic
11th Amendment
26th Amendment
The right to vote not to be denied due to "race, color, or previous conditions of servitude"
15th Amendment
1st Amendment
17th Amendment
29th Amendment
Which is a constitutional requirement to run for Congress?
Permanent US resident
US citizen
At least 25 years old
At least 30 years old
What are the three requirements to run for President of the United States?
Resident of the US; 45 years old; US Citizen
Resident of the US for 14 years; 35 years old; Natural Born Citizen
Military Experience; Resident for 14 years; US Citizen
Resident of US for 7 years; 25 years old; Naturalized Citizen
You can be a naturalized or natural born citizen to run for which of the following offices?
Governor
US or State House of Representatives
US or State Senator
President
Which spending increase would the Democratic Party likely support?
Education
Military
Space Exploration
Homeland Defense
What are the names of the two political parties in the USA today?
Communist & Socialist
Libertarian & Green Party
Democratic & Republican
Communist & Green Party
Lou: I am going to vote for the candidate who will support cutting government spending.
Green Party
Communist Party
Socialist Party
Republican Party
Which of the following are requirements to become a US citizen?
Speak, read and write English
Live in the US for 5 years
Be of good moral character
File a petition for naturalization
The US Constitution was ratified in ...
1776
1976
1215
1789
The two ways a person can be a natural born citizen are?
Law of Sand; Law of Ocean
Law of Universe; Law of Soil
Law of Blood; Law of Naturalization
Law of Blood; Law of Soil
Which list represents military law?
A
B
C
D
A written code of rules that guided the ancient society of Babylon; dates back to 1772 B.C.
Code of Hammurabi
Code of Mesopotamia
Mayflower Compact
Magna Carta
Law that deals with relationships between people
Civil Law
Criminal Law
Constitutional Law
Case Law
Which statement describes a similarity between the Florida Constitution and the US Constitution
Both include an amendment process
Neither protects individual rights
Neither provides for a chief executive
Both include a nine member Supreme Court
What conclusion can be drawn from the headline?
Citizens love to reject amendments
Only elected officials make policy
Citizens can be directly involved in policy making
Florida government does not have the power to tax
What part of the FLORIDA Constitution protects individual rights?
Declaration of Rights
Preamble
Bill of Rights
Which statement describes a similarity between the Florida Constitution and the US Constitution
Preamble
Neither provide for a Chief Executive
Both only have 7 Articles
Neither provide for a Judicial System
Part of the Florida Constitution that lists the rights guaranteed to all who live in the state
The Declaration of Rights
Preamble
Bill of Rights
Article 4
In order to "amend" the constitution, it must first be ________ and then ________.
approved; ratified
ratified; proposed
proposed; ratified
suggested; proposed
To begin the amendment process, usually ________________ is/are required to propose if.
3/4 of states
2/3 of Congress
3/4 of the Senate
3/4 of Congress
Which Constitution begins with "We the People"?
Florida Constitution
US Constitution
Both
Neither
How did the US Constitution solve a problem created by the Articles of Confederation?
It avoided the issue of states' rights
It enabled the federal government to collect taxes
It allowed the states to elect representatives
It prevented the amendment of federal laws
In the Preamble of the US Constitution, what is the meaning of the phrase "We the People"?
The people express their will by directly creating laws
The people express their will through political parties
Government receives its power from the people and exists to serve them
Government received taxes from the people and exists to support them
Which idea serves as a long-term protection against tyranny and is the foundation of liberty in the US?
the commerce clause
the rule of law
the elastic clause
right to trial
Which parts of the Federal government participate in negotiating, signing, and executing a treaty?
President and Senate
President and House
House and Senate
President and Congress
