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Civic EOC Review

Total questions: 71

Worksheet time: 53mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
SS.7.C.1.7
True/False:  The President can "check" the Judicial Branch by appointing justices to the Supreme Court.
a)
True
b)
False
2.
SS.7.C.1.7
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
3.
SS.7.C.1.7
Dividing up the functions or role of government is known as what?
a)
Judicial Review
b)
Separation of Powers
c)
Amendment Process
4.
Why does the U.S. Supreme Court continue to debate the constitutionality of the death penalty?
a)
Citizens are protected from unreasonable search and seizure.
b)
Citizens are protected from cruel and unusual punishment.
c)
Citizens are protected against double jeopardy.
d)
Citizens are protected against unfair trials.
5.
Someone can write a newspaper article that is critical of the government without punishment is an example of:
a)
Freedom of Religion
b)
Freedom of Speech
c)
Freedom of the Press
6.
If a group becomes violent, or has a good chance of becoming violent is a limit to:
a)
Freedom of Petition
b)
Freedom of Assembly
c)
Right to bear arms
7.

The 1st amendments protects all of the following except:

a)

freedom of religion

b)

freedom of press

c)

freedom of speech

d)

right to bear arms

e)

freedom of assembly

8.
If a religion includes harmful rituals, such as human sacrifice, it cannot be practiced. This is a limit to:
a)
Freedom of Religion
b)
Freedom of Speech
c)
Freedom of the Press
9.

The first 10 amendments to the Constitution are called

a)

The Bill of Rights

b)

The Declaration of Rights

c)

The Declaration of Independence

d)

Articles of Confederation

10.

This is .prohibited by the Eighth Amendment to the U.S.

Constitution; includes torture or other forms of punishment too severe for the crime committed.

a)

cruel and unusual punishment

b)

double jeopardy

c)

eminent domain

d)

suffrage

11.

What is the right of a person to refuse to testify under oath in a court of law because the answers could be used as evidence against him to convict him of a criminal offense?

a)

pleading the Fifth

b)

suffrage

c)

right to legal counsel

d)

due process

12.
Which of the following is necessary to propose a new amendment to the Constitution?
a)
approval by a popular vote held in every state
b)
approval by two thirds of the House and Senate
c)
approval by three quarters of the House and Senate
d)
approval by the legislatures in at least three fourths of the states
13.
How many total amendments to the Constitution are there?
a)
27
b)
26
c)
28
d)
10
14.
What are the two steps to amending the U.S. Constitution?
a)
Proposal and Voting
b)
Introduction and Voting
c)
Proposal and Ratification
d)
Introduction and Voting
15.

Why were the Coercive Acts nicknamed the Intolerable Acts?

a)

Colonists thought that they were harsh and unfairly took away some rights.

b)

Colonists thought that they were unfair to Parliament and King George.

c)

Colonists thought that Boston deserved to be punished for the Boston Tea Party.

16.

Based on the Declaration of Independence, how did the colonists view the British government and its laws?

a)

open-minded

b)

equitable

c)

oppressive

d)

disinterested

17.

What is basic rights of the people that may not be taken away?

a)

unalienable/ natural rights

b)

consent of the governed

c)

right to alter or abolish the government

d)

equality

18.

What would have been a good slogan for the colonists leading up to the signing of the Declaration of Independence?

a)

We love tea. Give us more tea!

b)

No taxation without representation.

c)

King George III is upholding the social contract.

d)

Let's all be loyal to the King and parliament.

19.
A senator is caught speeding, what should happen?
a)
The Senator should be let go.
b)
The Senator should be arrested
c)
The Senator should be given a ticket and pay the fine.
d)
The Congressional Budget Office should pay for the ticket.
20.
Which of the following Constitutional principles require the government to follow its own rules?
a)
rule of law 
b)
popular sovereignty
c)
republicanism
d)
judicial review
21.
Which is a benefit of the rule of law?
a)
Bureaucratic government procedures are reduced.
b)
Government decisions are based on the will of the majority.
c)
Government officials can act on their own instincts in emergencies.
d)
Citizens are protected from arbitrary and oppressive uses of government power.
22.
Which characteristic serves as a long-term protection against tyranny and is a foundation of liberty in the United States?
a)
right to trial
b)
rule of law
c)
commerce clause
d)
elastic clause
23.

Beliefs or actions that are seen as a benefit to the community rather than individual interests are called...

a)

the common good

b)

petitioning the government

c)

selective service system

d)

political participation

e)

welfare

24.

a system by which men ages 18 through 25 register with the U.S. government for possible military service is called...

a)

the common good

b)

petitioning the government

c)

selective service system (SSS)

d)

political participation

e)

welfare

25.

What is a requirement, something a person or government has to do?

a)

obligation

b)

responsibility

26.

What is something a person should do?

a)

obligation

b)

responsibility

27.

Paying taxes is an example of a(n)

a)

obligation

b)

responsibility

28.

Jury duty is an example of a(n)

a)

obligation

b)

responsibility

29.

Voting is an example of a(n)

a)

obligation

b)

responsibility

30.

How do the obligations and responsibilities of citizenship help the country?

a)

they contribute to the common good

b)

they keep you out of jail

c)

they give you something to do

31.
Which branch's main job is to MAKE the laws?
a)
legislative
b)
judicial
c)
executive
32.
Which section of the Constitution gives the legislative branch its powers?
a)
The Bill of Rights
b)
Article I
c)
Article II
d)
Article III
33.

What sets up the judicial branch?

a)

Article I (1)

b)

Article II (2)

c)

Article III (3)

d)

The Bill of Rights

34.

What sets up the executive branch?

a)

Article I (1)

b)

Article II (2)

c)

Article III (3)

d)

The Bill of Rights

35.

What is the belief that individuals are born with basic rights that cannot be taken away by government?

a)

natural law

b)

social contract

c)

separation of powers

d)

consent of the governed

36.

John Locke had the idea of _______, which stated that individuals are born with basic rights that can't be taken away by government.

a)

natural laws

b)

separation of powers

c)

natural rights

d)

social contract

37.

What is it called when three branches of government have their own distinct powers?

a)

checks and balances

b)

separation of powers

c)

natural law

d)

consent of the governed

38.

An agreement among the people and the government is called a

a)

natural law

b)

separation of powers

c)

check

d)

social contract

39.

What were John Locke's 3 natural rights?

a)

Life, Liberty, pursuit of happiness

b)

Live, Laugh, Love

c)

Life, Liberty, Property

d)

Life, Speech, Religion

40.
Social contract theory means that people agree to give up some of their rights for the government's protection.
a)
True
b)
False
41.
Which Enlightenment idea is represented by the image?
a)
separation of powers
b)
checks and balances
c)
social contract
d)
natural law
42.

a government document that expanded the powers of the English Parliament and expanded the rights of the people, as well as further limited the rights of the king; written by the members of the English Parliament in 1689

a)

Magna Carta

b)

Mayflower Compact

c)

English Bill of Rights

d)

Common Sense

43.

a government document that limited the power of the king of England and protected the rights of the nobility; written by the English nobles in 1215

a)

Magna Carta

b)

Mayflower Compact

c)

English Bill of Rights

d)

Common Sense

44.

an agreement between individuals that created a government that would provide order and protect the rights of the colonists; written by a group of English Puritans in Massachusetts in 1620

a)

Magna Carta

b)

Mayflower Compact

c)

English Bill of Rights

d)

Common Sense

45.

popular or representative system where the people create and run their own government

a)

limited government

b)

rights

c)

due process

d)

rule of law

e)

self-government

46.
Benchmark: SS.7.C.1.2 Complexity: DOK2
Thomas Paine mainly wrote Common Sense to
a)
Demand limited government
b)
Convince people to create self-government
c)
Illustrate the king’s oppression
d)
Expand the rights of the people
47.
The passage below is from a historical document.
Which document contains this passage?   SS.7.C.1.4 Mid Complexity
a)
Declaration of Independence
b)
Articles of Confederation 
c)
English Bill of Rights 
d)
U.S. Constitution
48.
 The passage below is from a historical document. 
 Based on the passage, where should governments get their power? 
SS.7.C.1.4 Mid Complexity   
a)
from the legislative branch   
b)
from the executive branch
c)
from elected leaders
d)
from the citizens
49.

What are "unalienable" rights?

a)

Rights that can only be taken away by the government

b)

Rights that cannot be taken away by the government

c)

Rights that can only be taken away by judges

d)

Rights that cannot be taken away by judges

50.

Which term refers to a government that abuses its power?

a)

Constitutional

b)

Oligarchy

c)

Tyranny

d)

Monarchy

51.

The Declaration of Independence lists over two dozen complaints against King George III and Parliament. Which term in the document is used to refer to these "complaints?"

a)

Grievances

b)

Tyrannies

c)

Oppressions

d)

Petitions

52.
What can the judicial branch do in terms of laws?
a)
Pass them.
b)
Declare them unconstitutional.
c)
Veto them.
d)
Arrest them.
53.

Who is considered a natural-born U.S. citizen?

a)

Naturalized

b)

Law of Blood

c)

Permanent resident alien

d)

Law of Soil

54.

Maria was born in Italy to an American father and an Italian mother – is she a U.S. citizen? Why?

a)

Yes, Law of Soil

b)

No, she would need to be naturalized

c)

Yes, Law of Blood

d)

No, Maria is an Italian citizen

55.

Alejándro was born to Cuban parents in Miami, Florida – his parents are legal permanent residents. Is Alejándro a U.S. Citizen? Why?

a)

Yes, Law of Soil

b)

Yes, Law of Blood

c)

Only if his parents go through naturalization

d)

No, he would need to be naturalized

56.

Select the statement which is true of aliens in the United States:

a)

cannot hold public office.

b)

can vote in elections.

c)

cannot attend school.

d)

are not protected by U.S. laws.

57.

What is the term for the process by which legal resident aliens can become citizens?

a)

Immigration

b)

Dual Citizenship

c)

Naturalization

d)

Visa Application

58.

An __________________ is a person who comes to a country to live permanently.

a)

Emigrant

b)

Resident Alien

c)

Alien

d)

Immigrant

59.

Any person not a citizen or national of a country is known as an _____________.

a)

Immigrant

b)

Alien

c)

Emigrant

d)

Resident Alien

60.
What was the impact of the 13th Amendment of the Constitution?
a)
It enforced segregation
b)
It abolished poll taxes
c)
It made slavery illegal
d)
It defined citizenship
61.
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
62.
How does the 14th Amendment protect individual rights?
a)
It made slavery illegal
b)
Women could now vote in all elections
c)
It made poll taxes illegal
d)
It defined citizenship so all citizens have the same rights
63.
The 19th Amendment expanded voting rights to which group of people?
a)
Women
b)
18 year olds
c)
All freed slaves
d)
All Americans
64.

Which amendment gave women the right to vote? It's also called women's suffrage.

a)

24th Amendment

b)

18th Amendment

c)

19th Amendment

d)

15th Amendment

65.

What amendment set the national voting age at 18?

a)

26th Amendment

b)

25th Amendment

c)

23rd Amendment

d)

19th Amendment

66.

Which group was worried that states might lose their power if the Constitution was ratified?

a)

Federalists

b)

Anti-Federalists

c)

Both

67.

Which group thought that a strong central government was essential for the USA to survive as a nation?

a)

Federalists

b)

Anti-Federalists

c)

Both

68.

Which group thought that a Bill of Rights MUST be added to the Constitution to protect people's freedoms?

a)

Federalists

b)

Anti-Federalists

c)

Both

69.

How are your rights still directly protected by today?

a)

Bill of Rights

b)

Magna Carta

c)

Mayflower Compact

d)

English Bill of Rights

70.

Which group believed that the national government was granted limited powers by the Constitution?

a)

Federalists

b)

Anti-Federalists

c)

Both

71.

Which group eventually ratified the Constitution BECAUSE a Bill of Rights was added?

a)

Federalists

b)

Anti-Federalists

c)

Both

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