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Civics- EOC Review

Total questions: 45

Worksheet time: 34mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Enlightenment philosopher who believed people had natural rights of life, liberty, and property. (ideas later used by Thomas Jefferson)
a)
John Locke
b)
Montesquieu
c)
Rousseau
d)
Voltaire
2.
Enlightenment philosopher who believed to limit government, that it should be divided into separate branches that shared power. (Separation of Powers)
a)
John Locke
b)
Montesquieu
c)
Rousseau
d)
Voltaire
3.
What is Social Contract?
a)
Government protects the people, people follow(give power) to the government
b)
Government protects the people and people don't have a say in government.
c)
People cannot trust any government, and must rule themselves.
4.

The political campaign posters are for two candidates running for mayor.

According to the information on the posters, what is the reason Maria may be considered more qualified than Todd to be elected mayor?

a)

Her political policies

b)

Her college education

c)

Her campaign promises

d)

Her experience working with the government

5.

The poster was created in 1917.

Which type of communication is shown in this poster?

a)

Accurate

b)

Biased

c)

Informational

d)

Propaganda

6.

What do an absolute monarchy and an autocracy have in common?

a)

A single ruler

b)

A written constitution

c)

A national court system

d)

A single legislative house

7.

The newspaper headline details an important step in amending the U.S. Constitution. How did the passage of this amendment (19th) to the U.S. Constitution impact the political process in the United States?

a)

Women were allowed to political campaigns

b)

Women were allowed to hold citizenship rights

c)

Women were allowed to hold public offices

d)

Women were allowed to vote in national elections

8.

The diagram provides details about the U.S. Court system.


Which court completes the diagram?

a)

Court of Veterans Appeals

b)

Court of Appeals

c)

Military Court

d)

Claims Court

9.

The Venn diagram compares some features of the U.S. and Florida Constitutions

Which feature completes the diagram?

a)

Created property taxes

b)

Established a zoning board

c)

Required a balanced budget

d)

Granted individual freedoms

10.

A country with very strong economic ties the United States is allowing human rights violations to take place. Based on U.S. foreign policy, which is an appropriate first response?

a)

Initiate a trade ban

b)

Initiate a public protest

c)

Initiate diplomatic talks

d)

Initiate a military operation

11.
What court case included students wearing black arm bands worn in school as protest and it was decided that they were protected because of the 1st amendment right to freedom of speech?
a)
Tinker v. Des Moines (1969)
b)
Mapp v. Ohio (1961)
c)
Schenck v. U.S. (1919)
d)
Miranda v. Arizona (1966)
12.
What amendment abolished slavery in the United States?
a)
13th Amendment
b)
14th Amendent
c)
15th Amendment
d)
16th Amendment
13.
 What amendment, made all people born or naturalized in the United States—including former slaves— citizens of the country and guaranteed equal protection of the laws? 
a)
13th Amendment
b)
14th Amendment
c)
15th Amendment
d)
16th Amendment
14.

What court case ruled that segregation was legal. This was called the “separate but equal” case? (later overturned by Brown V. Board of Education)

a)

Dred Scott v. Sandford

b)

Texas v. Johnson

c)

Brown v. Board of Education

d)

Plessy v. Ferguson

15.
What power was given to the Supreme Court in the court case Marbury v. Madison?
a)
Judicial Review
b)
Make Laws
c)
Supremacy Clause
d)
Execute Laws
16.
What is judicial review?
a)
The power of the president to veto bills
b)
The power of the court to overrule previous rulings
c)
The power to appoint federal judges
d)
The power of the Supreme Court to declare laws and acts unconstitutional
17.
The ability of one branch of government to limit the power of the other branches of government is known as what?
a)
Executive Order
b)
Checks and balances
c)
Amendment Process
18.

What case decided that students can conduct a silent protest as long as it does not interfere with education environment at schools and “students do not shed their rights at the schoolhouse gate.”? 

PROTECTED 1ST AMENDMENT RIGHT

a)
Bethel v. Fraser
b)
Tinker v. Des Moines
c)
Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier
d)
Texas v. Johnson
19.

What court case established that an attorney will be appointed to anyone who cannot afford one - enforcing the 6th Amendment?

a)

Miranda v. Arizona

b)

Gideon v. Wainwright

c)

Morse v. Frederick

d)

Tinker v. Des Moines

20.
What Supreme Court case ruled "separate but equal" was legal?
a)
Redskins vs Giants
b)
Aylor vs Byrd
c)
Brown vs Board of Education
d)
Plessy vs Ferguson
21.
Which amendment stated that the government can't MAKE you house soldiers?
a)
4
b)
5
c)
10
d)
3
22.
Which amendment stated that a warrant is needed to Search and Seize property?
a)
8
b)
16
c)
12
d)
4
23.
Which amendment protects the rights... No Double Jeopardy, Right to remain Silent?
a)
8
b)
10
c)
5
d)
15
24.
Which amendment guarantees a Speedy Criminal Trial?
a)
4
b)
19
c)
6
d)
10
25.
Which amendment guarantees a jury in a Civil Trial?
a)
7
b)
17
c)
10
d)
1
26.
Which amendment guarantees No Torture or Crazy Fines and Bail Amounts (NO cruel & unusual punishment)?
a)
10
b)
1
c)
8
d)
18
27.
Which amendment states that citizens have other Individual Rights not listed in Constitution?
a)
9
b)
10
c)
14
d)
19
28.

Which amendment gave women suffrage (voting rights)?

a)

8

b)

19

c)

21

d)

14

29.
The 10th amendment talks about
a)
due process for national government
b)
due process for the states
c)
states' rights
d)
national government's rights
30.
Which amendment did the Voting Right Act of 1965 reinforce?
a)
The 15th Amendment protects minorities' right to vote
b)
The 1st Amendment's freedom of speech
c)
The 13th Amendment makes slavery illegal
d)
The 10th Amendment allowing states to make voting laws
31.
How did the 24th Amendment expand voting rights to Americans?
a)
States could charge poll taxes in elections
b)
Literacy tests were required so minorities learned to read
c)
It made poll taxes illegal
d)
It did nothing to expand voting rights
32.
26th Amendment
a)
voting age - 18 years old
b)
women can vote
c)
DC can vote
d)
african americans can vote
33.
26th Amendment
a)
voting age - 18 years old
b)
women can vote
c)
DC can vote
d)
african americans can vote
34.
What type of government has a king or queen that holds all the power?
a)
Monarchy
b)
Dictatorship
c)
Direct Democracy
d)
Republic
35.
What type of government elects representatives to make all government decisions?
a)
Republic/ Representative Democracy
b)
Direct Democracy
c)
Dictatorship
d)
Monarchy
36.
Which system of government places most governmental power with a group of states or localities with little or no power placed in the national government? 
a)
Confederal
b)
Theocracy
c)
Unitary
d)
Federal
37.
Power is shared between national and local governments
a)
Confederation
b)
Unitary
c)
Federal
d)
Oligarchy
38.

Which constitution requires voters to ratify its amendments?

a)

US Constitution

b)

FL Constitution

c)

BOTH

39.

Based on the chart, what would be the next step after a court case is heard in County Court?

a)

Supreme

b)

District

c)

Circuit

40.
In order to be a member of the House of Representatives you must be 25 years of age. In order to be Senator you must be 30 years of age. How old must you be to be president?
a)
20
b)
25
c)
30
d)
35
41.
In the Constitution, the implied powers of Congress come from the 
a)
Necessary and Proper Clause
b)
Supremacy Clause
c)
Relative Clause
d)
Santa Clause
42.

Powers that are not given to the Federal government are _____________________ for the states.

a)

implied powers

b)

expressed powers

c)

reserved powers

d)

super powers

43.

How did President John F Kennedy respond to the threat of nuclear missiles in Cuba?

a)

He sent an army of exiles to invade Cuba at the Bay of Pigs

b)

He launched air strikes on Cuba to destroy the missile sites

c)

He places economic sanctions on both Cuba and the Soviet Union

d)

He established a blockade around Cuba and threatened a U.S. Invasion

44.

What was the primary reason for U.S. involvement in Korea and Vietnam?

a)

An imperialist longing to annex new colonies

b)

A fear of the international spread of communism

c)

The hope of expanding American frontiers westward

d)

A humanitarian desire to help these peoples improve their economies

45.
What is a Treaty?
a)
A way of making money
b)
A opportunity to invade land
c)
a formal agreement between two or more  nations
d)
A contract for selling goods(foods,clothing,etc)