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Civics EOC Review

Total questions: 123

Worksheet time: 4hrs 38mins

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Class
Date
1.

What was the impact of Baron Montesquieu’s writings on the Founding Fathers?

a)

Representative Government

b)

Separation of Powers

c)

Social Contract

d)

Trial by Jury

2.

The passage is from the Declaration of Independence (1776). Which earlier thinker influenced the reasoning of this passage?

a)

John Locke

b)

King George III

c)

George Washington

d)

Baron Montesquieu

3.

How did John Locke's ideas influence the Founding Fathers?

a)

They chose to remain loyal to the King of England.

b)

They decided to rebel against the British government.

c)

They decided to create a system of checks and balances.

d)

They decided to separate the powers of government among three branches.

4.

An excerpt from "The Declaration of Independence"


"That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of

the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on

such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to

effect their Safety and Happiness."


This excerpt demonstrates how the founding fathers were influenced by which idea?

a)

Enumerated Powers

b)

Federalism

c)

Natural Rights

d)

Social Contract

5.

Be of good moral character

Read write and speak English

Pass a United States history test

Have been admitted legally into the Unites States


Which requirement is missing from the list?

a)

Pay federal income tax.

b)

Have an annual income of $20,000 or more.

c)

Have resided in the United States for five years.

d)

Have a close relative (parent, spouse, or child) who is a US citizen.

6.

A citizen received the above notification above in the mail.

What civic responsibility does this

notification represent?

a)

Getting a driver’s license

b)

Appearing for jury duty

c)

Paying income taxes

d)

Registering to vote

7.

Which example is NOT a responsibility of citizenship?

a)

volunteering in the community

b)

attending civic meetings

c)

voting in elections

d)

paying taxes

8.

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

a)

The ability to own a gun, as long as the laws are followed

b)

Freedom to publish opinions in the local newspaper

c)

Freedom to join the church of choice

d)

The guarantee of a well-paying job

9.

Which of the following is the best definitions for suffrage

a)

The end of slavery

b)

Freedom of speech

c)

The right to vote

d)

The right to own a firearm

10.

The ____ Amendment to the Constitution granted women suffrage.

a)

13th

b)

14th

c)

15th

d)

19th

11.

The 13th Amendment ended

a)

poor working conditions

b)

slavery

c)

child labor

d)

alcohol sales

12.

During the Vietnam War, many Americans thought it was unfair that young men drafted into the war couldn't even vote. This led to the passage of the ____ amendment that gave 18 yr olds the right to vote.

a)

19th

b)

24th

c)

26th

d)

27th

13.

The 15th and 24th Amendments to the Constitution are considered __________ amendments because they expanded the rights of African Americans in the United States.

a)

Civil Rights

b)

important

c)

intermediate

d)

majority

14.

Which of the following is not one of the three main TYPES of governments.

a)

Autocracy

b)

Oligarchy

c)

Unitary

d)

Democracy

15.

Which of the following is NOT one of the three systems of governments.

a)

Unitary

b)

Confederal

c)

Federal

d)

Democracy

16.

The Constitution separates our government into _____ branches

a)

two

b)

three

c)

four

d)

five

17.

The Legislative branch is in charge of

a)

making the laws

b)

enforcing the laws

c)

interpreting the laws

18.

The Executive branch is in charge of

a)

making the laws

b)

enforcing the laws

c)

interpreting the laws

19.

The Judicial Branch is in charge of

a)

making the laws.

b)

enforcing the laws.

c)

interpreting the laws.

20.

The President is a part of the

a)

Legislative Branch

b)

Executive Branch

c)

Judicial Branch

21.

We have a bicameral legislature made up of ___ houses

a)

two

b)

three

c)

four

d)

five

22.

The name of our legislative branch in the U.S. is

a)

Parliament

b)

the Senate

c)

Congress

d)

Cabinet

23.

Under federalism, our government divides power between the _______ and the federal government.

a)

states

b)

President

c)

Senate

d)

Supreme Court

24.

Powers that only the states have are known as

a)

concurrent powers

b)

reserved powers

c)

inherent powers

d)

delegated powers

25.

Powers shared by the states and the federal government are known as

a)

concurrent powers

b)

inherent powers

c)

delegated powers

d)

reserved powers

26.

Powers specifically given to the federal government in the Constitution are known as

a)

reserved powers

b)

concurrent powers

c)

inherent powers

d)

delegated powers

27.

Any law dealing with a crime that has been committed is considered a ____ law

a)

civil

b)

criminal

c)

constitutional

d)

military

28.

The system of law concerned with private relations between people is known as

a)

civil law

b)

criminal law

c)

constitutional law

d)

military law

29.

Most cases being heard for the FIRST time will appear in which level court?

a)

Trial Court

b)

Appellate Court

30.

If an individual that has gone through trial court feels that their case has not been tried fairly, they can choose to ____ their case.

a)

remand

b)

appeal

c)

cry about

d)

forget

31.

A trial court has _______ jurisdiction over cases, meaning they hear the case for the first time.

a)

original

b)

appellate

32.

The Marbury v. Madison Supreme Court Cases is remembered for establishing the principle of

a)

civil rights

b)

democracy

c)

checks and balances

d)

judicial review

33.
Document, signed in England in 1215 by King John, saying a King was no longer above the law
a)
Bill of Rights
b)
Magna Carta
c)
Declaration of Independence
d)
U.S. Constitution
34.
Type of government with restraints placed upon the power and authority of the government
a)
limited
b)
unlimited
c)
communist
d)
semi-limited
35.

Which part of the U.S. Constitution states the six purposes of government?

a)

Bill of Rights

b)

Article IV

c)

Preamble

d)

Article I

36.
Based on this passage, which constitutional principle does Madison describe? 
a)
Checks and Balances 
b)
 Popular Sovereignty
c)
Seperation of powers 
d)
 Judicial Review
37.

America has a______ form of government?

a)

Representative Democracy

b)

communist

c)

autocratic

d)

Direct Democracy

38.
_____ is an agreement between individuals and the government.
a)
Social Contract
b)
Natural Law
c)
Social Order
d)
Separation of Powers
39.
In a social contract, what exchange takes place?
a)
Citizens obey the laws and the government protects their rights
b)
Citizens agree to pay taxes and the government provides services
40.
According to John Locke, people formed government in order to protect _________.
a)
birth rights
b)
social rights
c)
marriage rights 
d)
natural rights
41.
For what reason does separation of powers exist?
a)
To limit any one branch from too much power/control 
b)
To ensure that the citizens can participate in gov.
c)
To ensure that the monarch has the power
42.
Which statement best explains the significance of the Mayflower Compact?
a)
It limited the power of future governments
b)
It weakened the influence of religion in government
c)
It established a form of self-government based on a social contract
d)
It guaranteed liberties for colonists through local government
43.
What is a boycott?
a)
a citizen-led meeting to protest a law
b)
repealing a law because of protest
c)
a punishment in public
d)
refusal to buy a good or service
44.
Which factor contributed most to the emergence of an independence movement in the colonies in the mid-1700s? 
a)
Britain’s stance on the divine right of kings
b)
British attempts to impose new taxes on the colonies
c)
British attacks on ships owned by American merchants
d)
Britain’s inability to make peace with Native Americans on the frontier
45.
Which phrase became popular after passage of the Stamp Act?
a)
“The rights of Englishmen”
b)
“Give me liberty or give me death”
c)
“Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness”
d)
“No taxation without representation“
46.
According to the Declaration of Independence, what is the main purpose of government?
a)
to provide for common defense and promote the general welfare
b)
to create a strong national government
c)
to protect the interests of the states
d)
to protect citizens' rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
47.

Which Supreme Court decision most helped overturn (get rid of) the "separate but equal" doctrine?

a)

Brown v. Board Education

b)

Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier

c)

Miranda v. Arizona

d)

Plessy v. Ferguson

48.
Which of the following is the term that describes the legal process of becoming a U.S. citizen?
a)
Adoption
b)
Assimilation
c)
Immigration
d)
Naturalization
49.
What is the main reason the Founders structured the government in three separate branches?
a)
To prevent any branch from having too many duties
b)
To prevent any branch from having too much power
c)
To promote participation by creating a large bureaucracy
d)
To promote efficiency by delegating official responsibilities
50.
What was the impact of the 13th, 14th, 15th, 19th, 24th, and 26th Amendments to the U.S. Constitution?
a)
They increased minority participation in the military.
b)
The decreased minority participation in social movements.
c)
The increased minority participation in the political process.
d)
The decreased minority participation in the political process.
51.
Which of the following powers would be considered delegated?
a)
Coin money
b)
Conduct elections
c)
Issue driver's licenses
d)
Establish local governments
52.
Why did the Anti-Federalists oppose the U.S. Constitution?
a)
The rights of the state would be protected.
b)
The rights of the people would not be protected.
c)
The states would gain power under the central government.
d)
The states would be more powerful than the central government.
53.
What was the result of Gideon v. Wainwright?
a)
Courts cannot try defendants who do not want a lawyer.
b)
Any defendants who cannot afford a lawyer will not have the option of an appeal if they are convicted.
c)
Courts must train defendants to defend themselves if they cannot afford a lawyer.
d)
Any defendant who doesn't have enough money to pay for a lawyer will be given a lawyer by the state.
54.

Which is an individual right protected by the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution?

a)

Speech

b)

Privacy

c)

Gun ownership

d)

Speedy trial

55.
Shaun is trying to run an election and hold a public meeting. People are protesting outside the meeting and Shaun wants to stop it. Why are the people's actions acceptable?
a)
Right to due process
b)
Right to public education
c)
Right to peacefully assemble
d)
Right to equal protection under the law
56.
Which is the best example of criminal law?
a)
Law governing speeding tickets
b)
Law created by a state
c)
Law setting election dates
d)
Law protecting individual rights
57.
What was a huge weakness of the Articles of Confederation?
a)
lack of army
b)
It had no legislative branch
c)
The judicial was too powerful
d)
The executive was too powerful
58.
A weakness of the Articles of Confederation is that it had __________ . 
a)
only an executive branch
b)
only a legislative branch
c)
only a judicial branch
d)
an executive and legislative branch
59.
America's first plan of government was called  _________ .
a)
the US Constitution
b)
the Bill of Rights
c)
the Articles of Confederation
d)
the Magna Carta
60.
In order for the the Bill of Rights to be added to the U.S. Constitution, it had to be ratified by the states.
What does ratified mean?
a)
denied
b)
asked for
c)
demanded
d)
approved
61.
Who had more power under the Articles of Confederation?
a)
Federal Government
b)
State Governments
c)
Individual people
d)
States with larger populations
62.
Which one is correctly matched?
a)

Supreme Court is in the Legislative Branch

b)

President is in the Executive Branch

c)

Supreme Court is in the Executive Branch

d)

Congress is in the Judicial Branch

63.
The federal system of government  __________ .
a)
is led by a king
b)
gives all the power to the national government
c)
divides power between the national and state governments
d)
gives all the power to the states
64.
What replaced the Articles of Confederation?
a)
Articles of Confederation - part 2
b)
Declaration of Independence
c)
United States Constitution
d)
First Continental Congress Papers
65.
Congress is made up of two houses, which one is based on population?
a)
House of Burgesses
b)
Senate
c)
House of Representatives
d)
Continental Congress
66.
Which word refers to "two houses" in Congress?
a)
unicameral
b)
bicameral
c)
tricameral
d)
quadricameral
67.
The Enlightenment idea of SEparation of powers was developed by ______________________.
a)
John Locke
b)
Thomas Jefferson
c)
Baron de Montesique
d)
Thomas Paine
68.
The idea that people enter into an agreement with the government to give some of their rights to the government in order to have better lives, more liberty and safe property and the gov’t must take care of the people. It is known as a ________________.
a)
social contract
b)
Common Sense
c)
separation of powers
d)
civil lawsuit
69.
This English document guaranteed that not even the king or queen was above the law, known as rule of law.
a)
Common Sense
b)
Declaration of Independence
c)
Magna Carta
d)
Mayflower Compact
70.
What was the first document that established SELF-GOVERNMENT by creating a direct democracy in the colonies?
a)
Magna Carta
b)
Declaration of Independence
c)
Common Sense
d)
Mayflower Compact
71.
This pamphlet was used to persuade colonists with   reasons for independence from Great Britain.
a)
Common Sense
b)
Mayflower Compact
c)
Magna Carta
d)
English Bill of Rights
72.
What form of government did King George III rule under?
a)
monarchy (autocracy)
b)
democracy
c)
theocracy
d)
oligarchy
73.
What was the main grievance about the way the King and his parliament treated the colonists?
a)
taxation without representation in Parliament
b)
the wars King George fought 
c)
treatment of the soldiers
74.
What is the definition of grievance?
a)
acceptable
b)
to be sad and depressed
c)
complaint
d)
to vote
75.
What is the name of the document that separated America from England?
a)
Magna Carta
b)
Mayflower Compact
c)
Common Sense
d)
Declaration of Independence
76.
Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness are ______________ listed in the Declaration of Independence.
a)
natural rights
b)
government rights
77.
What is the name of the first attempt at a constitution for America?
a)
Magna Carta
b)
Articles of Confederation
78.
Why were the Articles of Confederation thrown out?
a)
they gave the national government too much power
b)
they were weak and ineffective with no central government
79.
SS.7.C.2.2
Is the following a duty/ obligation or a responsibility:
Jury Duty 
a)
Duty/ Obligation
b)
Responsibility
80.
SS.7.C.2.2
Is the following a duty/ obligation or a responsibility:
Paying Taxes
a)
Duty/ Obligation
b)
Responsibility
81.
SS.7.C.2.2
Is the following a duty/ obligation or a responsibility:
Voting
a)
Duty/ Obligation
b)
Responsibility
82.
SS.7.C.2.2
Is the following a duty/ obligation or a responsibility:
Defend Your Country
a)
Duty/ Obligation
b)
Responsibility
83.
SS.7.C.2.4
 Amendment: First (1st)
   HInt: free to say and do
a)
Right to bear arm
b)
Freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and to petition 
c)
Right to due process. Protection from self-incrimination.
84.
SS.7.C.2.4
 Amendment: Second (2nd)
   Hint: weapons
a)
Right to bear arm
b)
Freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and to petition 
c)
Right to due process. Protection from self-incrimination.
d)
Thr right to jury trial for civil cases
85.
SS.7.C.2.4
 Amendment: Third (3rd)
   Hint: no soldiers in home
a)
Protection from being forced to quarter soldiers
b)
 Protection of rights not specificially mentioned in the Consitituion
c)
Right to due process. Protection from self-incrimination.
d)
The right to jury trial for civi cases
86.
SS.7.C.2.4
 Amendment: Fourth (4th)
   Hint: need search warrant
a)
Protection from being forced to quarter soldiers
b)
 Protection of rights not specificially mentioned in the Consitituion
c)
Protection from unreasonable search and seizure
d)
The right to jury trial for civi cases
87.
SS.7.C.2.4
 Amendment: Sixth (6th)
   Hint: quick trial and lawyer
a)
Right to a speedy trial and by jury. The right to have defense counsel.
b)
 Protection of rights not specificially mentioned in the Consitituion
c)
Protection from unreasonable search and seizure
d)
Right to due process. Protection from self-incrimination.
88.
SS.7.C.2.4
 Amendment: Eighth (8th)
   Hint: no harsh punishment
a)
Protection from cruel, unusual punishment and excessive bail.
b)
 Protection of rights not specificially mentioned in the Consitituion
c)
Protection from unreasonable search and seizure
d)
Right to due process. Protection from self-incrimination.
89.

SS.7.C.3.12

Identify the Supreme Court Case: Marbury v. Madison

a)

6th Amendment: rights of a juvenile

b)

Separation of Powers – Judicial Review

c)

Overturned “separate but equal” idea

90.
SS.7.C.3.12
Identify the Supreme Court Case: Plessy v. Ferguson 
a)
Approved “separate but equal” idea
b)
Separation of Powers – Judicial
c)
Due process
91.

SS.7.C.3.12

Identify the Supreme Court Case: Miranda v. Arizona

a)

Approved “separate but equal” idea

b)

5th Amendment: right against self-incrimination

c)

Due process & Equal Protection

d)

1st Amendment: symbols are a part of freedom of speech

92.

SS.7.C.3.12

Identify the Supreme Court Case: Bush v. Gore

a)

Approved “separate but equal” idea

b)

5th Amendment: right against self-incrimination

c)

No recounts in an election

d)

1st Amendment: symbols are a part of freedom of speech

93.
SS.7.C.3.12
Identify the Supreme Court Case: Tinker v. Des Moines 
a)
Approved “separate but equal” idea
b)
5th Amendment: right against self-incrimination 
c)
Due process & Equal Protection
d)
1st Amendment: symbols are a part of freedom of speech 
94.

SS.7.C.3.12

Identify the Supreme Court Case: United States v. Nixon

a)

Executive Power cannot conceal/hide a crime (Rule of LAW)

b)

5th Amendment: right against self-incrimination

c)

6th Amendment: right to an attorney

d)

6th Amendment: rights of a juvenile

95.
SS.7.C.3.7
What category does the 26th amendment fall under? Hint: all citizens, 18 and up, can vote
a)
political 
b)
social/ cultural
c)
economic
d)
sufferage/ voting
96.
SS.7.C.2.1 – Low Complexity What is a characteristic of U.S. citizenship according to the Fourteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution?
a)
lived in the United States for twenty years
b)
born or naturalized in the United States
c)
owns property in the United States
d)
employed in the United States
97.
SS.7.C.2.1 – Mid Complexity The scenario below describes a family living overseas. --------------------------- Jamal was born in New Jersey. He joined the army and was sent to Germany. He married Jada, an American he met in Germany. Jamal and Jada had a son. When Jamal left the army, he and his family returned to the U.S. --------------------------- What happened to Jamal and Jada’s son?
a)
He was allowed to enter the country because he is an American citizen by birth.
b)
He was allowed to enter the country because he is under eighteen years
c)
He was granted resident alien status because he had not been naturalized
d)
He was sent back to Germany because he is not an American citizen
98.
SS.7.C.2.2 – Mid Complexity Which example is an obligation of citizenship?
a)
obeying a city ordinance by cleaning up after your dog
b)
checking the mail for a neighbor who is out of town
c)
mowing your lawn every weekend
d)
attending community celebrations
99.
SS.7.C.3.6 –Low Complexity   Which is an individual right protected by the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution?.
a)
Speedy Trial
b)
Own Guns
c)
Privacy
d)
Speech
100.
SS.7.C.2.2 – Mid Complexity
What is the main message of this poster?
a)
Join the armed forces to defend against communism
b)
Citizens are required to defend their country
c)
No one can defend America alone
d)
Joining the military is patriotic
101.
Answer question in picture
a)
Citizens can protect their own freedoms through political participation
b)
Citizens can amend the U.S. Constitution whenever necessary
c)
Citizens should vote for candidates who support their views.
d)
Citizens should rely on the courts to safeguard their rights
102.
SS.7.C.2.4 – Low Complexity Which group is the primary focus of the Bill of Rights? 
a)
politicians
b)
individuals
c)
cities
d)
states
103.
SS.7.C.3.7 –Mid Complexity What was the impact of the 13th, 14th, 15th, 19th, 24th and 26th Amendments to the  U.S. Constitution? 
a)
They decreased minority participation in the political process
b)
They decreased minority participation in social movements
c)
They increased minority participation in the political process
d)
They increased minority participation in the military
104.
Use picture
a)
the right to equal protection under the law 
b)
the right to peaceably assemble 
c)
the right to public education
d)
A.    the right to due process
105.
SS.7.C.2.5 – Mid Complexity Which of Dimitri’s rights was violated when he received a letter from a state university informing him that he was rejected because of his ethnic background?
a)
Due Process
b)
Free Speech
c)
Equal
d)
Civil
106.
SS.7.C.2.4 – Mid Complexity The poster below encourages Americans to buy war bonds.
Based on this poster, the principles of which document would be supported by purchasing war bonds? 
a)
 Declaration of Independence 
b)
Articles of Confederation
c)
Gettysburg Address
d)
Bill of Rights
107.
SS.7.C.3.6 –Mid Complexity What can a government official do if a newspaper publishes a story criticizing the president? 
a)
The government official can make the newspaper pay a fine
b)
The government official can take control of the newspaper
c)
The government official can have the reporter arrested
d)
The government official can write a letter to the editor
108.
use picture to answer
a)
economic
b)
justice
c)
political
d)
social
109.

SS.7.C.3.12 –Mid Complexity What U.S. Supreme Court decision could high school students use to defend their right to wear t-shirts with a skull-and-bones design on campus?

a)

Gideon v. Wainwright (1963)

b)

(Tinker v. Des Moines 1969)

c)

Bush v Gore

d)

DC v Heller

110.
The __________________________ Branch of our government makes the laws.
a)
Senate
b)
Executive
c)
Legislative
d)
Judicial
111.
The _________________________ Branch of our government enforces our laws.
a)
Legislative
b)
Democratic
c)
Executive
d)
House of Representatives
112.
What are the two parts of our Congress?
a)
The Station and the House
b)
The Supreme Court and the White House
c)
The President and the Vice President
d)
The Senate and the House of Representatives
113.
There are ____________ senators.
a)
100
b)
0
c)
20
d)
10,000
114.
The number of representatives a state has is based on the state's _________________________.
a)
location
b)
name
c)
population
d)
altitude
115.
True or False:  The number of senators is the same for all states?
a)
True
b)
False
116.
The 3 Branches of Government are:
a)
Legislative, Judicial, and Executive
b)
Presidential, Judicial, and Legislative
c)
Supreme Court, White House, and Congress
d)
Donald Trump, Paul Ryan, and Hilary Clinton
117.
The Legislative Branch:
a)
Reviews laws and decides cases that involve state's rights
b)
Makes laws and sends them to the president for approval
c)
Carries out laws, vetoes laws, directing national defense,and directing the government
d)
Orders Jimmy John's for lunch every Friday
118.
Who is in charge of the Executive Branch?
a)
Citizens of the United States
b)
The President
c)
Congress
d)
Nine Judges
119.
A group of men and women that are the Presidents advisors are also known as what?
a)
Independent Agencies
b)
President Pro Tempores
c)
FCC
d)
Cabinet 
120.
The head of which branch may veto laws?
a)
Executive Branch
b)
Judicial Branch
c)
Legislative Branch
121.

Article I is the _______________ Branch.

a)

Legislative

b)

Executive

c)

Judicial

122.

Article II is the _______________ Branch.

a)

Legislative

b)

Executive

c)

Judicial

123.

Article III is the _______________ Branch.

a)

Legislative

b)

Executive

c)

Judicial

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