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WorksheetsFlorida EOC Test Civics
Total questions: 44
Worksheet time: 3570secs
Use the information in the box to answer the question.
What is the source of this law?
A court decides that the First Amendment permits a journalist to write an article on something the
government wants to keep secret. What type of law was most involved in the decision?
Use the quotation to answer the question.
Which group did Patrick Henry most likely side with during the ratification debate?
How does monarchy differ from other forms of government?
Leaders are named in the constitution.
Leaders are chosen by the upper class.
Leaders are born into ruling families.
Leaders are given power by kings.
The diagram shows that the colonists formed some of their political views from some historical documents. Which phrase completes the diagram?
Separation of Powers
Economic Freedom
Self-Government
Individual Rights
The poster below is from a recent election.
Based on the poster, what conclusion can be drawn about the candidate?
Doug is running for judge.
Doug is running for mayor.
Doug is running for president.
Doug is running for city council.
These are views about minimum wage.
Which of the following groups would most likely influence public perspectives on this debate?
A group of labor union members
A group of environmentalists
A group of teachers
A group of women voters
The statements are from the 1776 Virginia Declaration of Rights.
Which statement reflects the Enlightenment ideas of government as expressed by Montesquieu?
Statment 1
Statement 2
Statement 3
Statment 4
The newspaper details an important step in amending the U.S. Constitution.
How did the passage of this amendment to the U.S. Constitution impact the political process in the United States?
Women were allowed to contribute to political campaigns.
Women were allowed to hold citizenship rights.
Women were allowed to hold public offices.
Women were allowed to vote in national elections.
The statements below are taken from a government document.
According to the statements, what impact have lobbyists had on government?
Lobbyists impact how the media endorse elected officials.
Lobbyists impact how individuals use the media.
Lobbyists impact congressional lawmaking.
Lobbyists impact judicial decision making.
The statement is from a congressional document from July 27, 1974.
How have similar statements influenced modern congressional actions?
presidential impeachment
presidential nomination
presidential election
presidential veto
The statement was made by President Barack Obama on August 18, 2011.
What is the relationship between President Obama's statement and U.S. involvement in Syrian political affairs?
development of diplomatic alliances
support for the rule of law
economic development
conflict resolution
The map illustrates a constitutional power.
What constitutional relationship does the map illustrate?
reserved powers
expressed powers
delegated powers
concurrent powers
What lessons did future U.S. leaders learn from the 1974 U.S. Supreme Court case United States v. Nixon?
The president is accountable for obeying the law.
The president is responsible for enforcing the law.
The president is not allowed to hold secret talks with foreign governments.
The president is not allowed to have private meetings with Cabinet members.
After serving as a U.S. Senator, Laura decided to run for governor of Florida. Liz, Laura's opponent, claims in court that Laura is not qualified to run. A judge rules in Liz's favor. What was the basis for the lawsuit?
Laura has never owned land in Florida.
Laura is not a Florida resident.
Laura is not yet 40 years old.
Laura has never voted.
A Florida homeowner received the notice below in the mail:
Trash collection will change from Wednesdays to Thursdays beginning January 1, 2016.
The homeowner was upset by the notice and decided to write a letter to a public official responsible for providing the service. To which public official would the homeowner write the letter?
U.S. President
U.S. Sentor
State Representative
County Commissioner
How do modern Democrats and Republicans view taxation?
Democrats tend to favor tax increases to support new social programs more than Republicans.
Republicans tend to favor tax increases to support new social programs more than Democrats.
Democrats tend to favor tax decreases, while Republicans tend to favor keeping tax rates the same.
Republicans tend to favor tax increases, while Democrats tend to favor keeping tax rates the same.
The political campaign posters are for two candidates running for the U.S. Senate. According to the information on the posters, which individual would more likely vote for Aleksi Alho?
A voter concerned about leadership experience
A voter concerned about women’s rights
A voter concerned about protecting the rights of the accused
A voter concerned about rising unemployment in the state
The political campaign posters below are for two candidates running for the U.S. Senate. According to the information on the posters, what is one reason Petra could be considered more qualified than Aleksi to be elected to the U.S. Senate?
Her business experience
Her educational experience
Her political experience
Her lobbyist experience
James Madison wrote that “liberty is to faction what air is to fire.” After reading this, Jack points out that the Founders would have wanted more restrictions on lobbyists, special-interest groups, and media influencing the government. What would be a good counterargument?
Elected officials are better able to measure public opinion if there are no interfering factions.
Lobbyists will balance one another in government influence if they are subject to fewer laws.
Political ads, despite their biases, are best able to inform citizens when there are no regulations.
The media, despite its biases, are best able to monitor the government when they are free.
This poster was displayed in 1947, at the beginning of the Cold War. How can the information on this poster best be categorized?
Advertisement
Entertainment
Informational
Propaganda
This poster was displayed in 1876. What is primary goal of this propaganda poster?
To encourage people to move to government lands
To discourage people from moving to government lands
To encourage people to move to California
To discourage people from moving to California
Fred is a homeowner interested in conserving the desert surrounding his home. Michaela is a nurse at the local children's hospital with three children of her own. Carlos is the owner of a medical supply company active in the local running club. Gina is a community college student who will soon be transferring to the local university to
complete her degree. Which person would be most likely to vote “yes” to raise local taxes to pay for construction of a
new hospital?
Fred, because he wants the vacant lot near him to be used for construction
Michaela, because public funding would be split between two hospitals
Carlos, because he will profit from supplying the new business
Gina, because she will need to find work when she graduates
What is the term for a type of government in which one person possesses unlimited power?
Socialism
Communism
Democracy
Autocracy
Kayla sat in the meeting hall and listened to the different candidates for her state's open Senate seat. The candidates debated about their positions on issues. When Election Day came along, she voted for the candidate she thought would best serve her community’s interests. What form of government does Kayla have?
Direct democracy
Representative democracy
Oligarchy
Monarchy
How are the responsibilities of the legislative and executive branches of government different when it comes to treaties?
U.S. Senate proposes treaties; the president carries out foreign treaties.
U.S. Senate negotiates foreign treaties; the president approves treaties.
U.S. Senate carries out foreign treaties; the president proposes treaties.
U.S. Senate ratifies treaties; the president negotiates foreign treaties.
The chart lists some powers of the executive branch. Which of the following is also a power of the executive branch?
Appoints federal judges
Declares acts of Congress unconstitutional
Ratifies treaties
Impeaches and removes judges
The diagram outlines the appeals path through a state court system. Which court completes the diagram?
Court of Veterans Appeals
Florida Supreme Court
U.S. court of appeals
State-level court of claims
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What are the names of the two major political parties in the United States today?
Which of the following is a requirement to become a naturalized U.S. citizen?
Pass a math test
At least 21 years old
Live in the U.S. legally for 5 years
Only have a minimal arrest record
