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WorksheetsCivics EOC Midterm
Total questions: 60
Worksheet time: 30mins
Where can a description of U.S. citizens' civil liberties be found?
Standard SS.7.C.2.4/Complexity: Low
Declaration of Independence
Preamble to the Constitution
Pledge of Allegiance
Bill of Rights
The statement below was made by Thomas Jefferson in a 1786 letter to John Jay.
"Our liberty, which cannot be guarded but by the freedom of the press."
Why should this freedom be guarded?
Standard SS.7.C.2.4/Complexity: Moderate
To provide the news media with a guaranteed profit
To keep the news media from controlling the political process
To provide the government with an accurate information source
To keep the government from becoming the primary information source
The passage below is one of the grievances found in the Declaration of Independence. "For protecting them, by a mock Trial, from punishments for any Murders which they should commit on the Inhabitants of these States."
Which rights listed in the Bill of Rights reflects this complaint?
Standard SS.7.C.2.4/Complexity: High
equal protection, assistance of counsel, speedy and public trial
bear arms, due process of law, speedy and public trial
bear arms, equal protection, speedy and public trial
due process of law, assistance of counsel, speedy and public trial
Which individual protection is found in the Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution?
Standard SS.7.C.3.6/Complexity: Low
Privacy rights
Property rights
Forced internment
Civil disobedience
Which action represents an individual exercising a constitutional right?
Standard SS.7.C.3.6/Complexity: Moderate
Summary judgment
Quartering soldiers
Civil disobedience
Double jeopardy
What has been one long-term result of the constitutional protection of free speech?
Standard SS.7.C.3.6/Complexity: High
Fewer court cases involving minors
Fewer laws limiting minority rights
A more accurate election
A more informed society
How did the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 impact political participation?
Standard SS.7.C.3.7/Complexity: Low
All person who passed a literacy test could now vote.
All children of foreign citizens could now vote.
All African-Americans could now vote.
All women could now vote.
What was Congress' response to the social movement symbolized in the photograph?
Standard SS.7.C.3.7/Complexity: Moderate
Decreased commerce opportunities
Increased economic opportunities
Increased religious opportunities
Decreased military opportunities
How did the passage of this amendment to the U.S. Constitution impact the political process in the United States?
Standard SS.7.C.3.7/Complexity: High
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.
In which case did the U.S. Supreme Court rule that the Florida Supreme Court's plan for recounting ballots violated the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment?
Standard SS.7.C.3.12/Complexity: Low
Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier (1988)
Gideon v. Wainwright (1963)
U.S. v. Nixon (1974)
Bush v. Gore (2000)
Which was an outcome of the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Brown v. Board of Education (1954)?
Standard SS.7.C.3.12/Complexity: Moderate
Administrators may limit the content of students publications.
Public school districts that segregate deny equal protection.
Students have a reduced expectation of privacy in school.
Criminal defendants have the right to an attorney.
What lessons did future U.S. leaders learn from the 1974 U.S. Supreme Court case United States v. Nixon?
Standard SS.7.C.3.12/Complexity: High
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.
Which part of the Florida Constitution protects individual rights?
Standard SS.7.C.3.13/Complexity: Low
Declaration of Rights
Bill of Rights
Amendments
Preamble
Which feature completes the Venn diagram?
Standard SS.7.C.3.13/Complexity: Moderate
Created property taxes
Established a zoning board
Required a balanced budget
Guaranteed individual freedoms
What conclusion can be drawn from the headline?
Standard SS.7.C.3.13/Complexity: High
Citizens can be involved in policy making through their representatives.
Citizens can be directly involved in policy making.
Only elected officials may change constitutions.
Only elected officials make policy.
Which level of government regulates day-to-day services?
Standard SS.7.C.3.14/Complexity: Low
County
Federal
Municipal
State
Which service completes the Venn diagram?
Standard SS.7.C.3.14/Complexity: Moderate
Regulating taxicabs
Creating a police force
Regulating savings banks
Issuing driver licenses
What conclusion can be drawn from the statement?
Standard SS.7.C.3.14/Complexity: High
It is illegal to suspend trash collection.
It is illegal to suspend police services.
It is illegal to suspend mail delivery.
It is illegal to suspend fire services.
Which Enlightenment idea is represented by the image above?
Standard SS.7.C.1.1/Complexity: Low
Separation of Powers
Checks and Balances
Social Contract
Natural Law
Which statement reflects the Enlightenment ideas of government as expressed by Montesquieu?
Standard SS.7.C.1.1/Complexity: Moderate
1
2
3
4
Which documents influenced the colonists' views of government?
Standard SS.7.C.1.2/Complexity: Low
Common Sense, Articles of Confederation, Declaration of the Rights of Man
Virginia Declaration of Rights, Common Sense, Bill of Rights
Magna Carta, Mayflower Compact, Common Sense
Magna Carta, Iroquois Constitution, Common Sense
Which phrase completes the diagram?
Standard SS.7.C.1.2/Complexity: Moderate
Separation of Powers
Economic Freedom
Self-Government
Individual Rights
Based on this passage, how is the author's view reflected in the U.S. political system?
Standard SS.7.C.1.2/Complexity: High
The monarchy creates limited government.
The monarchy supports self-government.
Representatives are appointed.
Representatives are elected.
Which action completes the diagram?
SS.7.C.1.3/Complexity: Moderate
Colonial agriculture trade increases.
Colonial religious devotion increases.
Colonial demand for political change increases.
Colonial demand for military assistance increases.
Which document contains this passage?
Standard SS.7.C.1.4/Complexity: Low
Declaration of Independence
Articles of Confederation
English Bill of Rights
U.S. Constitution
Based on this passage, with which complaint against the king from the Declaration of Independence would Thomas Paine agree?
Standard SS.7.C.1.4/Complexity: Moderate
Persecuting immigrant groups
Taking away religious rights
Taking away political rights
Persecuting racial group
What is one way that the ideas stated in the Declaration of Independence are evident today?
Standard SS.7.C.1.4/Complexity: High
Equal employment opportunities
Voting right amendments
Selective service
Term limits
Which event completes the diagram?
Standard SS.7.C.1.5/Complexity: Low
Declaration of Independence
Articles of Confederation
Annapolis Convention
Whiskey Rebellion
How did the U.S. Constitution solve a problem created by the Articles of Confederation?
Standard SS.7.C.1.5/Complexity: Moderate
It avoided the issue of states' rights.
It allowed the states to elect representatives.
It prevented the amendment of federal laws.
It enabled the federal government to collect taxes.
Which statement describes an impact of the rule of law?
Standard SS.7.C.1.9/Complexity: Moderate
State of Nature
Checks and Balances
Separation of Powers
Transparency of Institutions
Which is delegated to the national government?
Standard SS.7.C.3.4/Complexity: Low
Conducting Elections
Establishing Courts
Coining Money
Taxing Citizens
Which is a requirement for a person to become a naturalized U.S. citizen?
Standard SS.7.C.2.1/Complexity: Low
Passing a U.S. history and government exam
Working in the U.S. for at least five years
Being born to American parents
Serving in the U.S. military
Which statement completes the diagram?
Standard SS.7.C.2.1/Complexity: Moderate
Joining a military service
Obtaining a driver's license
Becoming a naturalized citizen
Receiving a social security card
Based on the table, what could be predicted about the impact of permanent residents on government?
Standard SS.7.C.2.1/Complexity: High
People seeking citizenship by law of soil would decline.
People seeking citizenship by law of blood would increase.
People seeking naturalization would be affected by elections for Congress.
People seeking naturalization would be affected by elections for governor.
Why are citizens obligated to respond to such documents?
Standard SS.7.C.2.2/Complexity: Moderate
To guarantee court hearings remain public
To guarantee courts provide probable cause
To protect the constitutional right to be tried by one's peers
To protect the constitutional right to confronts one's accuser
Which part of the U.S. Constitution states the six purposes of government?
Standard SS.7.C.1.6/Complexity: Low
Bill of Rights
Article IV
Preamble
Article I
In the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution, what is the meaning of the phrase "We the People"?
Standard SS.7.C.1.6/Complexity: Moderate
The people express their will through political parties.
The people express their will by directly creating laws.
Government receives taxes from the people and exists to support them.
Government receives its power from the people and exists to serve them.
How is this statement reflected in the modern American political system?
Standard SS.7.C.1.6/Complexity: High
Voters elect Congress members.
The Electoral College elects Congress.
Congress enforces policies.
The president enacts policies.
Based on this passage, which constitutional principle does Madison describe?
Standard SS.7.C.1.7/Complexity: Moderate
Separation of Powers
Checks and Balances
Popular Sovreignty
Judicial Review
What was the Anti-Federalists' greatest concern about ratifying the U.S. Constitution?
Standard SS.7.C.1.8/Complexity: Low
The lack of a federal court system.
The lack of legislative veto power.
The lack of a strong military.
The lack of a bill of rights.
Which statement supports the Anti-Federalists in the struggle over ratification of the U.S. Constitution?
Standard SS.7.C.1.8/Complexity: Moderate
The Constitution should limit state government.
The Constitution should protect fundamental rights.
The Constitution should create a strong national government.
The Constitution should prevent the election of amateur politicians.
Based on this passage, what change in modern political society would Madison support?
Standard SS.7.C.1.8/Complexity: High
Expanding the size of the Cabinet
Expanding the size of the Electoral College
Expanding the number of candidates in campaigns
Expanding the role of special interest groups in campaigns
Which right is NOT mentioned in the U.S. Constitution?
Standard SS.7.C.2.5/Complexity: Low
Petition the government
Due process of the law
Trial by jury
Privacy
How are the author's views from this passage applied in the U.S. Constitution?
Standard SS.7.C.2.5/Complexity: Moderate
The U.S. Constitution limits the rights of the people.
The U.S. Constitution limits the power of the federal government.
The U.S. Constitution requires the states to provide for the common defense.
The U.S. Constitution requires the government to promote the general welfare.
What are the names of the two major political parties in the United States today?
Standard SS.7.C.2.8/Complexity: Low
Democratic and Republican
Democratic and Libertarian
Socialist and Republican
Socialist and Libertarian
In the modern political system, which issue represents a basic disagreement between Republicans and Democrats?
Standard SS.7.C.2.8/Complexity: High
The responsibilities of government
The frequency of national elections
The legality of the U.S. Constitution
The support for the U.S. military soldier
Which is a constitutional requirement to run for Congress?
Standard SS.7.C.2.9/Complexity: Low
U.S. permanent resident
At least 25 years old
At least 30 years old
U.S Citizen
According to the information on the posters, what is the reason Maria could be considered more qualified than Todd to be elected mayor?
Standard SS.7.C.2.9/Complexity: Moderate
Her political policies
Her college education
Her campaign promises
Her experience working in government
Who do lobbyists represent in their attempts to influence government?
Standard SS.7.C.2.10/Complexity: Low
Military officers
Elected officials
Interest groups
Circuit judges
Based on the government system in the United States, which individual activity is used to directly influence legislative decisions?
Standard SS.7.C.2.10/Complexity: Moderate
Watching political debates on television
Discussing political issues at work
Collecting opinions for a yearbook
Gathering signatures for a petition
According to the table, what impact has media had on government?
Standard SS.7.C.2.10/Complexity: High
Government is less likely to regulate the press.
Government is more likely to regulate the press.
Government is less likely to respond to public concerns.
Government is more likely to respond to public concerns.
Which type of communication is shown in this poster?
Standard SS.7.C.2.11/Complexity: Moderate
Accurate
Biased
Informational
Propagandized
Which option represents a way that multiple perspectives are reflected in political participation?
Standard SS.7.C.2.13/Complexity: Low
Public Meetings
Press Conference
Legislative Sessions
State of the Union Address
Which public policy view is reflected in the headline?
Standard SS.7.C.2.13/Complexity: Moderate
Racial Discrimination
Racial Prejudice
Racial Tolerance
Racial Equality
Which parts of the national government participated in the process described in the newspaper headline?
Standard SS.7.C.3.3/Complexity: Moderate
Senate and President
Supreme Court and President
House of Representatives and Senate
Supreme Court and House of Representatives
How have similar statements influenced modern congressional actions?
Standard SS.7.C.3.3/Complexity: High
Presidential Impeachment
Presidential Nomination
Presidential Election
Presidential Veto
What is the next step in the lawmaking process?
Standard SS.7.C.3.8/Complexity: Low
The governor signs the bill into law.
The bill goes to the Senate for action.
The people vote on the bill in an election.
The bill goes to the Supreme Court for a hearing.
Based on the table, how has the legislative process been impacted by presidential vetoes?
Standard SS.7.C.3.8/Complexity: High
The presidents' views are not reflected in public policy.
The presidents' views are reflected in public policy.
Congress represents the will of the people.
Congress represents the will of the states.
What is the correct order of Florida's courts, from lowest to highest authority?
Standard SS.7.C.3.11/Complexity: Low
Circuit Courts, Florida Supreme Court, County Courts, District Court of Appeals
County Courts, Circuit Courts, District Court of Appeals, Florida Supreme Court
District Court of Appeals, Florida Supreme Court, County Courts, Circuit Courts
Florida Supreme Court, Circuit Courts, District Court of Appeals, County Courts
Which court completes the diagram?
Standard SS.7.C.3.11/Complexity: Moderate
Court of Veteran's Appeals
Court of Appeals
Military Courts
Claims Courts
