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Civics EOC Practice Test

Total questions: 48

Worksheet time: 24mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

This is an example of what idea that Baron De Montesquieu believed in to prevent tyranny?

a)

Checks and balances

b)

Separation of Powers

c)

Elastic Clause

d)

Judicial Review

2.

What is the difference between a representative and direct democracy?

a)

Representative would have to have a limit on number of people allowed to vote

b)

Direct would work well for a large population of a country

c)

Representative democracy is where representatives serve a life term and are approved by the Senate

d)

Direct citizens vote on every issue

3.

What organization is the U.S a part of that their goal is to keep the peace worldwide?

a)

United Nations

b)

N.A.T.O

c)

WTO

d)

NAFTA

4.

Who is a member of the state department that acts as a representative of a country sent to live in another?

a)

Secretary of State

b)

Ambassador

c)

Attorney General

d)

Vice President

5.

Which branches' enumerated power is to coin money, declare war, approve Presidential appointments, and impeach officials?

a)

Judicial

b)

Executive

c)

Legislative

d)

Senate

6.

President Biden is in negotiations to come to a treaty agreement with Russia. After the treaty is negotiated with President Biden and Russia who must ratify it?

a)

Senate

b)

House of Representatives

c)

The U.S Supreme Court

d)

State Legislatures

7.

Gracelyn was arrested for breaking into house during the day. When she was being interrogated by the police about the robbery, Gracelyn told them everything. When her attorney heard this he referenced common law to get her case thrown out. Which case would her use as a reference for common law?

a)

Gideon v. Wainwright

b)

Marbury v. Madison

c)

Miranda v. Arizona

d)

Tinker v. Des Moines

8.

What was important about having the 10th amendment to the U.S Constituion

a)

It allowed for any powers not listed to still exists and remain as a reserved power

b)

It allowed for the U.S Constitution to be able to be amended as the times changed

c)

It allowed for the rights of the accused to have a fair trial by an impartial jury

d)

It allowed citizens the right to be able to petition the govt.

9.

This image is an example of what concept that was allowed due to Plessy v. Ferguson?

a)

Desegregation

b)

Separate but equal

c)

Eminent Domain

d)

Selective Service

10.

Based on the excerpt, what was the main idea from the Mayflower Compact?

a)

Ideas that the colonies should be free and independent from Britain

b)

Limited government and the rule of law

c)

The ideas of no taxation without representation and a trial by jury

d)

Self-Government

11.

In BOTH cases Plessy v. Ferguson and Brown v. Board of Education, what were both cases pushing for or fighting for?

a)

The right to vote

b)

Segregation of laws to be upheld

c)

Equal protection under the law

d)

The right to continue to be able to practice separate but equal

12.

Russia and the U.S are in a disagreement with one another. The U.S has sent over diplomats and the ambassador to try to have peace talks. After peace talks the U.S decides to sanction Russia and takes money out of their economy. Russia still is refusing to back down. What would be the last step that the U.S would take against Russia?

a)

Negotiate a treaty

b)

Military Action

c)

Economic Sanctions

d)

Embargo

13.

Evalyn lives in a community where there are no public parks. Many members of the community are upset that there are no parks in the community for them to enjoy. Evalyn decides that she is going to do something about this. What is an effective thing that Evalyn can do?

a)

Petition her local leaders

b)

Contact the governor to get funding for a park for her community

c)

Write a letter to Congress about this issues

d)

Have a fundraiser to raise money to put in a park for the community

14.

What law deals with Judicial review, determining the actions of the other branches unconstitutional?

a)

Criminal

b)

Civil

c)

Common

d)

Constitutional

15.

Why are ads like this common during wartime?

a)

To show support for the war

b)

To spread a message in support of the war

c)

To bully us into agreeing with the war

d)

To have more people buy these products

16.

Why did the Anti-Federalist oppose the Constitution?

a)

They wanted to keep the Articles of confederation as it

b)

They wanted to have the Constitution and the Articles of Confederation

c)

They wanted to amend the Articles and wanted the states to have the power

d)

The Anti-Federalist did not oppose the Constitution that was the Federalist

17.

What organization has the headquarters in New York?

a)

U.N General Assembly

b)

N.A.T.O

c)

UNICEF

d)

WTO

18.

Nick is 29 years old. He was born and raised in Orlando, Florida. Nick owns his own business and is married and has one kid. Nick wants to make a difference in his home state and wants to run for governor. Can Nick run?

a)

Yes he meets all the qualifications

b)

No Nick is not old enough to run

c)

No Nick does not meet the residential requirement

d)

Yes Nick is a native of Florida

19.

Rick lives in a large two story house in Jensen Beach. The government needs his property in order to expand the highway. Rick is refusing to leave his house. Does Rick have the right to stay in his house?

a)

No it's his private property and he is not allowed to keep it under a communist government

b)

Yes because of the right to life, liberty, and property as told by John Locke

c)

No because eminent domain means his property is taken for public use with just compensation

d)

Yes because he bought it and has a proof of purchase that allows him to stay in his house

20.

Why are our rights sometimes limited or why do we sometimes give up our rights?

a)

When we say things against the government

b)

To protect other around us from speaking the truth

c)

If we are a danger or threat or if we want to ensure safety for all

d)

We never have our rights limited or taken away because the Constitution protects us

21.

What is one civic duty that ensure that the rights of the accused are protected?

a)

Selective Service

b)

Pay Taxes

c)

Serve on a jury

d)

Obey the laws

22.

What does the Magna Carta and the English Bill of Rights have in common with one another?

a)

Purpose of government

b)

Limited govt.

c)

No taxation without representation

d)

Self-government

23.

The President decides that he is going to send troops to Ukraine due to Russia invading Ukraine. After 60 days pass Congress does not agree that we should have troops on the ground fighting. Immediately the troops must come back, even though the President is the Commander In Chief. This scenario is an example of what idea?

a)

Separation of Powers

b)

Checks and Balances

c)

Popular Sovereignty

d)

Judicial Review

24.

Which court at the federal level hold only jury trials?

a)

District Court

b)

Circuit Court of Appeals

c)

County Court

d)

District Court of Appeals

25.

This image is an example of which obligation of a citizen?

a)

Selective Service

b)

Pay taxes

c)

Jury duty

d)

Obey laws

26.

This image represents a part of the Preamble to the U.S Constitution. Which section are they references in the image shown.

a)

To ensure domestic tranquility

b)

Secure the blessing of liberty to ourselves and our posterity

c)

To form a more perfect Union

d)

Provide for the common defense

e)

To promote the general welfare

27.

What did Shay's Rebellion show?

a)

That they federal government was the only one that could handle a crisis

b)

That there were weaknesses in the Articles of Confederation

c)

That the states having the power was able to ensure that the country would be able to thrive

d)

That the Articles of Confederation were working as the governing document for the United States

28.

When the U.S gained their independence from Britain. Each state governed themselves and worked together. This is an example of ?

a)

Federal system

b)

Confederal system

c)

Unitary system

d)

Parliamentary system

29.

In the present government in the U.S, the federal government has enumerated powers, the states have reserved powers and there are also concurrent powers that are exercised. This is an example of?

a)

Unitary system

b)

Federal system

c)

Confederal system

d)

Parliamentary system

30.

What is the main goal of the U.S Constitution?

a)

To lay out the government and how it should be ran

b)

To let the people know who are in charge and how to live

c)

To protect the rights of citizens by limiting their rights through the U.S Constitution

d)

To protect our rights

31.

Who is a member of both the legislative and executive branch?

a)

Speaker of the House

b)

Vice President

c)

House majority leader

d)

Secretary of State

32.

What does event does this image represent?

a)

The Intolerable Acts

b)

The Stamp Act

c)

The Boston Tea Party

d)

The Quartering Act

e)

The Boston Massacre

33.

There is an opening in the U.S Supreme Court. President Biden chooses someone to fill the position. Who must approve this person before they are on the U.S Supreme Court?

a)

The House of Representatives

b)

The Speaker of the House

c)

The Senate

d)

The Vice President

e)

The President Pro Temp of the Senate

34.

If President Biden is impeached from office. Who bring the charges against the President, starting the impeachment process?

a)

The U.S Supreme Court

b)

The Senate

c)

The House of Representatives

d)

The Attorney General

35.

What type of government is ruled by a few or a small group usually wealthy?

a)

Autocracy

b)

Oligarchy

c)

Socialism

d)

Direct Democracy

36.

Which Enlightenment thinker believed that we are born with certain rights that cannot be taken away know as natural rights to include; life, liberty, and property.

a)

Baron De Montesquieu

b)

Thomas Paine

c)

Thomas Jefferson

d)

John Locke

37.

What does an absolute monarchy and autocracy have in common with one another?

a)

Power is in the hands of the people

b)

A single ruler

c)

Thers is no one single ruler

d)

Powers is divided according to that country's constitution

38.

Under a federal system of government, who has the power?

a)

The states

b)

The federal government

c)

None

d)

Power is shared between them

e)

By three branches with their own distinct powers

39.

This image represent a civic obligation of citizens. Which duty is this?

a)

Selective Service

b)

Paying taxes

c)

Serving on a jury

d)

Obeying the law

40.

David is arrested for robbing a bank. The courts find him guilty of his crime. During his trial, David felt that his attorney ignored evidence that would have proven that he was not guilty. Which court would David file an writ of certiorari to?

a)

U.S Supreme Court

b)

Circuit Court of Appeals

c)

Florida Supreme Court

d)

District Court of Appeals

41.

Which court case proved that the rule of law stands in the U.S and is there to prevent tyranny?

a)

Bush v. Gore

b)

In Re Gault

c)

D.C v. Heller

d)

United States v. Nixon

42.

Which section of the Declaration of Independence discussed the idea of popular sovereignty?

a)

Conclusion

b)

Grievances

c)

Ideals

d)

Arguments

43.

Which group demanded a separate bill of rights and feared a strong central govt would abuse its power?

a)

Federalist

b)

Anti-Federalist

c)

Sons of Liberty

d)

Nativists

44.

What is the first step for an immigrant to become a citizen?

a)

Pay a fee

b)

Apply to be naturalized

c)

Take a test and an oath of allegiance

d)

You must be 18 years old and have lived in the U.S for 5 years

45.

What right under the 6th amendment protects a person from being in jail for a long period of time without knowing the charges against you?

a)

Double Jeopardy

b)

Habeas Corpus

c)

Eminent Domain

d)

No cruel or unusual punishment

46.

What is one basic difference between the republicans and democrats

a)

They view on govt. involvement in citizens lives

b)

Their views on foreign policy

c)

Their views on government running all production and distribution of goods

d)

How they feel that citizens should act in public

47.

Which political party believes that there should be no public ownership. That the govt. /workers should control all production and distribution of goods and resources?

a)

Socialist

b)

Libertarian

c)

Communist

d)

Green Party

48.

If there is an amendment to the U.S Constitution, which is NOT a step in the process? (2 answers)

a)

2/3 Consent of Congress

b)

60% of the voters must ratify it

c)

2/3 State legislature must ratify the amendment

d)

3/4 at the convention can ratify the amendment

e)

2/3 At a convention