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Full Civics EOC Review

Total questions: 160

Worksheet time: 2hrs 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
The Magna Carta (1215) influenced ideas about government by stating that citizens should have which of the following?
a)
Trial by jury of your peers
b)
Taxation with Consent
c)
Rule of Law and Limited Government
d)
All  choices
2.
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
3.
Type of government with restraints placed upon the power and authority of the government
a)
limited
b)
unlimited
c)
communist
d)
semi-limited
4.

Which part of the U.S. Constitution states the goals of the US government? 

a)
Bill of Rights 
b)
Article IV
c)

Preamble

d)
Article I
5.
Based on this passage, which constitutional principle does Madison describe? 
a)
Checks and Balances 
b)
 Popular Sovereignty
c)
Seperation of powers 
d)
 Judicial Review
6.

America is a ______ aka representative democracy?

a)

republic

b)

dictatorship

c)

autocracy

d)

oligarchy 

7.
What took place during the Enlightenment?
a)
Advances in science, math, and basic human rights
b)
Advances in religion
c)
light was discovered
d)
advances in marriage equality
8.
_____ is an agreement between individuals and the government.
a)
Social Contract
b)
Natural Law
c)
Social Order
d)
Separation of Powers
9.
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
10.
According to John Locke, people formed government in order to protect _________.
a)
birth rights
b)
social rights
c)
marriage rights 
d)
natural rights
11.
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
12.
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
13.
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
14.
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
15.
Why did Britain seek to tax the colonists in the 1760s?
a)
The colonists were wealthier than most British citizens.
b)
Britain needed money to pay for the French and Indian War.
c)
The British wanted to punish the colonists for rebelling against the Proclamation.
d)
Britain needed money to protect the colonists from the French.
16.
What was the main effect of the Intolerable Acts on the colonies?
a)
Colonists grew discouraged and stopped boycotting and protesting Parliament.
b)
The city of Philadelphia’s commerce increased dramatically as it took in Boston’s ship trade.
c)
Many colonists began to move from the coastal cities into the mountainous regions of the Appalachians. 
d)
 More colonists became convinced that the British government was treating them unfairly.
17.
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“
18.
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
19.
Why were colonists outraged by taxes imposed by the British government?
a)
They were denied trials by a jury of their peers.
b)
They had no representation in Parliament.
c)
They made British paper products less expensive.
d)
They had to house British soldiers.
20.
What occurred in 1776?
a)
Writing of the English Bill of Rights
b)
Writing of the Articles of Confederation
c)
Writing of the Declaration of Independence
d)
Writing of the U.S. Constitution
21.
Which phrase has come to mean that each person's rights are as important as every other person's rights?
a)
"all power is vested in, and derived from, the people"
b)
"Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness"
c)
"We the People"
d)
"all men are created equal"
22.
What did the Quartering Act require the colonists to do?
a)
pay more money for sugar
b)
dump tea into the Boston Harbor
c)
provide housing for British soldiers
d)
pay a tax on all printed material
23.
A citizen demonstrates loyalty to his or her nation in exchange for __________.
a)
Money
b)
Jobs
c)
Protection
d)
Fun
24.

Who is considered a natural-born U.S. citizen? (choose 2)

a)

Naturalized

b)

Law of Blood

c)

Permanent resident alien

d)

Law of Soil

25.

Which person is NOT a citizen?

a)

You were born in Canada to Canadian parents 4 years ago.

b)

You are under 18 and one of your parents become naturalized

c)

You were born on a U.S. military base

d)

You were born in Japan but one of your parents is a U.S. citizen

26.

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

a)

Immigrant

b)

Alien

c)

Emigrant

d)

Resident Alien

27.

The following are all citizens' duties: Choose one answer

a)

Be informed, pay taxes and donate money and time

b)

Serve on a jury, obey laws and pay taxes

c)

Go to school till 16, Freedom of Religion and defend the Nation

28.

American responsibilities are some of the following: Pick one.

a)

Vote, recycling, help your community

b)

Bear arms, be informed and pay taxes

c)

Obey the laws, Jury duty and respect others

29.
The First 10 Amendments are referred to as
a)
The Super 10
b)
The Bill of Rights
c)
Rights and Responsibilities
d)
People's Rights
30.
Freedom of speech, press, religion, assembly, and petition.  Which amendment is this?
a)
1st
b)
2nd
c)
3rd
d)
4th
31.
"Right to bear arms" (Gun rights)
a)
1st
b)
2nd
c)
3rd
d)
4th
32.

The goal of due process is to treat people fairly.

a)

True

b)

False

33.
4th Amendment 
a)
Freedom of speech, religion, press petition and assembly
b)
No illegal searches and seizures
c)
The right to bear arms
d)
No quartering troops
34.

5th Amendment

a)

No self-incrimination

No double jeopardy

Due process

b)

The right to a jury trial in civil cases involving more than $20

c)

Freedom of speech

35.

6th Amendment--Rights of the accused

a)

Right to bear arms

b)

The right to a jury trial in civil cases involving more than $20

c)

No cruel and unusual punishment

No excessive bail

d)

The right to a fair, speedy and public trial in criminal cases.

The right to a lawyer.

36.

9th Amendment ---unenumerated rights

a)

Electoral College established

b)

Powers not granted to the federal government are reserved by the states.

c)

There are more rights than are listed

d)

States sued in state courts

37.

10th Amendment --Reserved Powers

a)
Electoral College established
b)
Powers not granted to the federal government are reserved by the states.
c)
The naming of certain rights in the Constitution does not take away from the rights that are not named
d)
States sued in state courts
38.

One of the limitations placed on the Freedom of Religion is you...

a)

Can't practice your faith at night

b)

Can't pray by yourself in school

c)

Can't break the law when practicing your religion

d)

Cannot practice witchcraft or brujeria

39.

Which of the following personal freedoms IS NOT protected protected by the First Amendment?

a)

Freedom of Speech

b)

Freedom of the Press

c)

Freedom to Riot

d)

Freedom to Petition the Government

40.

The 1st Amendment protects __________ basic freedoms.

a)

5

b)

10

c)

15

d)

20

41.
a law that makes an act a crime after the act has been committed
a)
ex post facto law
b)
bill of attainder
c)
elastic clause
d)
writ of habeas corpus
42.
an order that makes sure prisoners are told why they are being held
a)
ex post facto law
b)
bill of attainder
c)
writ of habeas corpus
d)
elastic clause
43.

Who said this? The less government involvement in the economy the better. Let businesses decide what is best for them and it will end up helping all Americans in the long run. There are too many regulations!

a)

Republican

b)

Democrat

c)

Socialist

d)

Communist

44.

Which group believes that government should be more involved in the lives of citizens?

a)

Moderates

b)

Conservatives

c)

Democrats

d)

Republicans

45.

This political party believes tax cuts for all levels of society will increase consumer spending and lead to growth in America’s economy.

a)

Democrat

b)

Socialist

c)

Republican

d)

Communist

46.

Political party that believes government should control the entire economy, there should be no private ownership and goods and profits should be shared equally.

a)

Socialst

b)

Green

c)

Constitutionalist

d)

Communist

47.

Favors raising taxes on the rich & increasing the number of people who qualify for social welfare programs.

a)

Libertarian

b)

Socialist

c)

Communist

d)

Democrat

48.

Third party that believes in democratic government, but believes that the government should provide free healthcare and college tuition.

a)

Communist

b)

Green

c)

Socialist

d)

Libertarian

49.

Which political party's views are represented in the platform below?


"[We] seek a society based on personal liberty and responsibility—a society in which all individuals are sovereign over their own lives..."

a)

Green Party

b)

Communist Party

c)

Democratic Party

d)

Libertarian Party

50.

A person who is paid to donate money and talk to politicians to try to investigate government.

a)

Individual

b)

A media reported

c)

Pacs

d)

Lobbyist

51.

Groups formed by interest groups in order to help raise money to get politicians elected.

a)

Interest group

b)

Media

c)

Lobbyists

d)

Political Action Committees (PACs)

52.

It serves as a watchdog to investigate possible wrongdoings from the government:

a)

Interests groups.

b)

Individuals.

c)

Media.

53.

How can individuals influence their government? Select all that apply.

a)

Vote in elections

b)

Can hire Lobbyists.

c)

Write letters to Congress and other politicians.

d)

Act as a watchdog.

e)

Attend civic meetings and collect signatures.

54.

What is the best definition of propaganda?

a)

information that influences others

b)

how many people think

c)

something that can be proven true

d)

reasons why author's write

55.
To favor one side over another
a)
symbolism
b)
Bias
c)
Propaganda
d)
slogans
56.

Which of the following is NOT an issue handled by your local government?

a)

Hospitals

b)

Trash Collection

c)

Licenses

d)

Water & Electric Utilities

57.

Which of the following is NOT an issue handled at the state level of government?

a)

Traffic

b)

Licenses

c)

Education

d)

Elections

58.

Government's power comes from the citizens. (Consent of the governed)

a)

Popular Sovereignty

b)

Individual Rights

c)

Checks & Balances

d)

Federalism

59.

What is a type of government in which eligible members are able to vote on ALL key issues?

a)

Direct Democracy

b)

Oligarchy

c)

Constitutional Monarchy

d)

Dictatorship

60.

Type of democracy where citizens elect others to serve in the government

a)

Direct Democracy

b)

Representative Democracy

c)

Constitutional Monarchy

d)

Dictatorship

61.

Government led by a king or queen who holds ALL the power.

a)

Absolute Monarchy

b)

Anarchy

c)

Democracy

d)

Constitutional Monarchy

62.

The king or queen is a symbolic head of state with elected members of the government who actually govern.

a)

Constitutional Monarchy

b)

Representative Democracy

c)

Dictatorship

d)

Oligarchy

63.

When the central government is run by a small, elite, group of people.

a)

Autocracy

b)

Democracy

c)

Oligarchy

d)

Parliamentary

64.
What type of government is being described? Fidel Castro held total authority over the citizens of Cuba and punished those who were against him.
a)
Theocracy
b)
Democracy
c)
Dictatorship 
d)
Oligarchy
65.

Which of the following was the main purpose of the 13th Amendment, passed in 1865 during the Civil War?

a)

Clarified citizenship; guaranteed "equal protection of the law."

b)

Gave every male citizen the ability to vote.

c)

Gave women the right to vote.

d)

Abolished slavery

66.

Which of the following was the main purpose of the 14th Amendment.

a)

Clarified citizenship; guaranteed "equal protection of the law."

b)

Gave every male citizen the ability to vote.

c)

Gave women the right to vote.

d)

Abolished slavery

67.

Which of the following was the main purpose of the 15th Amendment in 1870 after slavery was abolished?

a)

Clarified citizenship; guaranteed "equal protection of the law."

b)

Gave every male citizen the ability to vote.

c)

Gave women the right to vote.

d)

Abolished slavery

68.

Which amendment gave women the right to vote?

a)

13th amendment

b)

15th amendment

c)

19th amendment

d)

26th amendment

69.

Which amendment banned the use of poll taxes?

a)

26th amendment

b)

17th amendment

c)

23rd amendment

d)

24th amendment

70.

Which amendment set the voting age to 18?

a)

26th amendment

b)

24th amendment

c)

19th amendment

d)

23rd amendment

71.

Suffrage is a fancy word meaning _____

a)

the right to vote

b)

the process to amend the Constitution

c)

suffering

d)

sitting in Civics class

72.

1. Federalism is the idea that power is...

a)

Held only by the Federal Government

b)

Held only by the State Governments

c)

Shared between Three Branches of Government

d)

Shared between Federal and State Governments

73.
How is power distributed in a  FEDERAL system?
a)
More power is held by state governments then national.
b)
Power is not held by the regional governments
c)
Power is shared between Central and Regional
d)
no power is held by the state
74.
In a CONFEDERATION which level of government  holds the most power?
a)
National
b)
Regional
c)
Local
d)
Independent State
75.
Which type of distribution of power does the diagram show?
a)
Confederation
b)
Unitary
c)
Federal
76.

Which type of government has people elect a legislature who then elect an executive?

a)

Unitary Government

b)

Parliamentary Government

c)

Federal Government

d)

Confederal Government

77.

The Legislative Branch is the _______________ branch of the federal government.

a)

Lawmaking

b)

Law enforcing

c)

Law ignoring

d)

Court

78.

Which section of the Constitution talks about the Legislative Branch?

a)

Article I

b)

Article II

c)

Article III

d)

Article IV

79.

Bicameral means

a)

1 house.

b)

2 houses.

c)

3 houses.

d)

4 houses.

80.

The powers of the national (central, federal) government on the left side are called:

a)

Enumerated

b)

Expressed

c)

Delegated

d)

All of these words apply

81.

Declaring WAR is a...

a)

Reserved power

b)

Concurrent power

c)

Enumerated power

d)

Individual power

82.

the power of Congress to

pass all laws they deem necessary and proper for carrying out its enumerated

powers (also known as implied powers)

a)

regulate

b)

elastic clause

c)

article

d)

enumerated powers

83.
What does the executive branch do?
a)
elect the president
b)
make the laws
c)
enforces the laws
d)
count the votes
84.

President Trump discusses relations between the United States and the President of Brazil. What job is he doing?

a)

Chief of State

b)

Chief Executive

c)

Chief of Party

d)

Chief Diplomat

85.

What role gives the President the ability to host the first pitch in a baseball game in the World Seriess?

a)

Commander in Chief

b)

Chief of Foreign Policy

c)

Head of State

d)

Chief Executive

86.

When meeting with the Cabinet, what job is the President doing?

a)

Commander in Chief

b)

Chief of Party

c)

Chief Legislator

d)

Chief Executive

87.

What is the Judicial Branch's main role?

a)

carry out the process of checks and balances

b)

rewrite and amend laws

c)

declare laws constitutional or unconstitutional

d)

to interpret laws and protect people's rights.

88.

Article 1 is about....

a)

The Legislative Branch

b)

Executive Branch

c)

Judicial Branch

89.

Article 2 is about...

a)

Legislative Branch

b)

Executive Branch

c)

Judicial Branch

90.

Article 3 is about....

a)

Legislative Branch

b)

Executive Branch

c)

Judicial Branch

91.

Term that describes the implied powers of the Federal government under the Constitution

a)

Necessary & Proper

b)

Constitutional

c)

Delegated

d)

Assumed

92.

Constitution is the supreme law of the land

a)

incorporation doctrine

b)

enumerated powers

c)

repeal

d)

supremacy clause

93.

A change to the Constitution

a)

eminent domain

b)

impeach

c)

convention

d)

amendment

94.

A meeting at which local members of a political party register their preference among candidates running for office

a)

Ballot

b)

Election

c)

Primary

d)

Caucus

e)

Campaign

95.

What fraction of the House of Representatives and Senate must pass a proposed amendment before it goes to the state legislatures for ratification?

a)

2/3

b)

3/4

c)

1/2

d)

1/4

96.

After a change to the constitution has been proposed by 2/3 of both Houses of Congress, what fraction of the state legislatures must ratify (approve) the amendment before it is added to the U.S. Constitution?

a)

2/3

b)

1/2

c)

3/4

d)

1/3

97.

Black and white college students go to restaurants and refuse to leave until they are served, and in doing so, break the segregation laws.

a)

Petition

b)

March

c)

Civil Disobidience

d)

Campaign

98.

Define: bill

a)

A process to quickly end debate and force a vote in the Senate.

b)

The draft of a proposed law

99.

After a bill is introduced it is...

a)

sent back to the hopper

b)

sent to the appropriate committee

100.
Who must introduce a bill in Congress?
a)
member of Congress
b)
anyone
c)
only Senators
d)
only Representatives
101.
What can the president do once he receives the bill?
a)
all of these
b)
sign the bill into law
c)
veto the bill
d)
"pocket veto" the bill
102.
What fraction vote does it take in both House and Senate to override a veto?
a)
2/3
b)
3/4
c)
1/2
d)
1/3
103.

Which branch of government has the power to confirm judges or justices and to impeach them?

a)

Presidential

b)

Legislative

c)

Executive

d)

Judicial

104.

How does the judicial branch check on the power of Congress and the President?

a)

vetoing legislation (law) that is passed by Congress and signed by the President

b)

declaring acts of Congress (legislation) or presidential actions (executive orders) to be unconstitutional

c)

issuing warrants

d)

issuing court restraints

105.

The Congress of the United States has the power to make laws for the nation. Who has the power to approve (sign) or veto new legislation?

a)

state governors

b)

United States citizens

c)

the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

d)

the President of the United States

106.

the procedure to see if the U.S. Supreme Court will hear a case

a)

writ of certiorari

b)

appointment

c)

executive order

d)

bill

107.

Hammurabi was best known for his _______. A set of laws that governed life in the Babylonian empire.

a)

Beard

b)

Code

c)

Consequences

d)

Sword

108.

the written law enacted by a legislature, as distinguished from unwritten law or common law

a)

regulation

b)

juvenile law

c)

military law

d)

statutory law

109.

law established by the outcome of former cases

a)

case law

b)

civil law

c)

common law

d)

constitutional law

110.

law concerned with private relations between members of a community rather than criminal, military, or religious affairs

a)

criminal law

b)

civil law

c)

common law

d)

constitutional law

111.

law that deals with the actions and well-being of persons who are not yet adults

a)

criminal law

b)

juvenile law

c)

Magna Carta

d)

Code of Hammurabi

112.

A group of citizens selected and sworn, according to law, to inquire about certain facts about the evidence presented to them

a)

Jury

b)

Expert Witnesses

c)

Victims

d)

Judges

113.

The authority of a court to hear cases for the first time

a)

appellate jurisdiction

b)

original jurisdiction

c)

judicial review

d)

trial court

114.

From lowest to highest which is the correct order of courts in the Florida state court system?

a)

Florida county Court, Florida circuit court, Florida District Court of Appeals, Florida Supreme Court

b)

Florida County Court, Florida District Court of Appeals, Florida Circuit Court, Florida Supreme Court

c)

Florida Supreme Court, Florida District Court of Appeals Florida Circuit Court, Florida County Court

d)

Florida Circuit Court, Florida County Court, Florida District Court of Appeals, Florida Supreme Court

115.

From lowest to highest which is the correct order of courts in the U.S. Court System

a)

U.S. Court of appeals, U.S. District Court, U.S. Supreme Court

b)

U.S. District Court, U.S. Supreme Court, U.S. Court of Appeals

c)

U.S. Supreme Court, U.S. Court of Appeals, U.S. District Court

d)

U.S. District Court, U.S. Court of Appeals, U.S. Supreme Court

116.

Which court case established Judicial Review?

a)

Plessy v. Ferguson

b)

In re Gault

c)

Tinker v. Des Moines

d)

Marbury v. Madison

117.

Judicial Review allows the Supreme Court to do what?

a)

Find persons innocent until proven guilty

b)

Determine if a law is unconstitutional

c)

Limit the number of cases they hear

d)

Determine who will be the next Chief Justice

118.

Which of the following was the focus of Plessy v. Ferguson?

a)

Due process rights

b)

Freedom of speech

c)

Judicial Review

d)

Separate but equal

119.

Which of the following was an outcome of the Brown v. Board decision?

a)

Segregation was deemed legal in the south

b)

Public schools could not be segregated

c)

Jim Crow was no longer allowed to be used as a character

d)

School were allowed to segregate but businesses were not

120.

This case involved students and their 1st amendment rights. The students were protesting the Vietnam War and got into trouble initially for their protest.

a)

Tinker v. Des Moines

b)

Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier

c)

In re Gault

d)

Brown v. Board

121.

US v. Nixon is considered a landmark case because it provided what lesson for future leaders?

a)

You must obey a court order

b)

The president is accountable for enforcing the law

c)

The president is not above the law

d)

The president is not allowed to have private meetings

122.

Which of the following ideas BEST describes what protection we have from the case Miranda v. Arizona?

a)

Must be told our rights when arrested

b)

Right to counsel

c)

Freedom of speech

d)

Freedom of expression

123.

Which supreme court case did the U.S. supreme court rule that recounting ballots in only 4 counties instead of ALL counties in a state violated the 14th amendment?

a)

Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier

b)

Gideon v. Wainwright

c)

US v. Nixon

d)

Bush v. Gore

124.

This case deals with your right to counsel in a courtroom.

a)

Miranda v. Arizona

b)

District of Columbia v, Heller

c)

Gideon v. Wainwright

d)

In re Gault

125.

Students have limited freedom of the press in a school setting. Which of the following cases helped prove that point?

a)

Plessy v. Ferguson

b)

Gideon v. Wainwright

c)

In re Gault

d)

Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier

126.

This case involved the interpretation of the 2nd amendment.

a)

District of Columbia v. Heller

b)

Bush v. Gore

c)

Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier

d)

Miranda v. Arizona

127.

Laws made at the state level are callled...

a)

Acts

b)

Ordinances

c)

Statutes

d)

Commands

128.

Laws made at the local level are callled...

a)

Acts

b)

Ordinances

c)

Statutes

d)

Commands

129.

Members of the Florida Senate and House of Representatives are collectively called...

a)

State Congressperson

b)

State Legislators

c)

State Leaders

d)

State Champions

130.
What is the head of the executive branch titled at the state level?
a)
President
b)
Governor
c)
Mayor
131.
What is the head of the executive branch titled at the local level?
a)
President
b)
Governor
c)
Mayor
132.

Which of the following is NOT one of the purposes of a constitution?

a)

Establishes rules for schools

b)

Provides a plan for government

c)

Limits government authority

d)

Protects the rights of the citizens

133.

Which of the following is the correct structure of the US Constitution?

a)

Declaration of Independence; Preamble; Amendments

b)

Preamble; Declaration of Rights; Articles 1-7; Bill of Rights

c)

Bill of Rights; Articles 1-7; Amendments; Preamble

d)

Preamble; Articles 1-7; Amendments

134.

Which of the following is the correct structure of the Florida Constitution?

a)

Declaration of Rights; Preamble; Amendments

b)

Preamble; Articles 1-12; Amendments

c)

Bill of Rights; Articles 1-12; Amendments; Preamble

d)

Preamble; Declaration of Rights; Articles 1-12; Bill of Rights

135.

How does the process for amending the Constitution of Florida compare to that of amending the U.S. Constitution?

a)

It is more difficult to amend the Florida Constitution than the U.S. Constitution.

b)

It is more difficult to amend the U.S. Constitution than the Florida Constitution.

c)

The Florida Constitution and the U.S. Constitution follow the same procedures for amendment.

d)

The U.S. Constitution requires two steps for amendment, while the Florida Constitution is amended in a single step.

136.

How does Florida's Constitutional amendment process differ from the US Constitutional process?

a)

FL citizens vote on amendments with 60% needed for approval

b)

Only the Governor can vote on amendments

c)

The FL Constitution cannot be amended

d)

The FL Constitution requires unanimous approval of the state legislature

137.

What is government’s decisions about issues within their country called?

a)

foreign policy

b)

domestic policy

138.

A government’s decisions about relationships with other countries is called...

a)

foreign policy

b)

domestic policy

139.

Working toward peaceful resolutions between countries.

a)

Embassy

b)

Ambassador

c)

Diplomacy

d)

Conflict

140.

What is a person sent as the chief representative of his or her own government in another country?

a)

ally

b)

embassy

c)

ambassador

d)

Secretary of State

141.

Which cabinet level department works to strengthen U.S. security and interests around the world, carries out foreign policies, and to further the growth democracy and human rights?

a)

State

b)

U.S. Trade Representative

c)

Treasury

d)

Vice President

142.
Who is the head of the U.S. Department of State and a member of the President's Cabinet?
a)
Attorney General
b)
Secretary of State
c)
Vice President
d)
Speaker of the House
143.

A formal agreement between two or more countries is a...

a)

target

b)

treaty

c)

compact

d)

NATO

144.
Which of the following is a union between nations for assistance and protection?
a)
ambassador
b)
diplomacy
c)
alliance
d)
policy
145.

A not-for-profit group, principally independent from government, which is organized on a local, national or international level to address issues in support of the public good.

a)

Intergovernmental Organization

b)

Non Governmental Organization

146.

International organization that responds to natural disasters

a)

Goodwill

b)

Salvation Army

c)

Red Cross/Crescent

d)

UNICEF

147.

Made up of representatives from almost every country with the goal of keeping peace

a)

United Countries

b)

The Federation

c)

Global Assembly

d)

United Nations

148.

A specialized agency of the United Nations (UN) that is concerned with international public health

a)

World Health Organization

b)

NATO

c)

UNICEF

d)

World Bank

149.

An agency of the UN that makes loans to countries for economic development, trade promotion, and debt consolidation

a)

World Health Organization

b)

UNICEF

c)

World Bank

d)

NATO

150.

Part of the United Nations whose goal is to help children

a)

NATO

b)

World Bank

c)

Red Cross/Crescent

d)

UNICEF

151.

Alliance between North America and Europe to prevent against attack

a)

NATO

b)

United Nations

c)

European Union

d)

NUNYA

152.

US entered this war after the Lusitania was sunk and Germany requested help from Mexico.

a)

World War II

b)

Vietnam War

c)

World War I

d)

Korean War

153.

US entered this war after Japan bombed Pearl Harbor in 1941.

a)

Korean War

b)

Vietnam War

c)

World War I

d)

World War II

154.

Tension between the US and Soviet Union from 1945-1990; no actual fighting took place between them

a)

The Cold War

b)

The Chilly War

c)

The Frozen War

d)

The Chili War

155.

US entered this war to stop the spread of communism into South Korea.

a)

Persian Gulf War

b)

Vietnam War

c)

Domino Theory War

d)

Korean War

156.

Conflict fought to stop the spread of communism in Vietnam.

a)

Korean War

b)

Vietnam War

c)

World War I

d)

World War II

157.

This was a failed attempt to overthrow Castro in Cuba by JFK.

a)

Cuban Missile Crisis

b)

Vietnam War

c)

Korean War

d)

Bay of Pigs Invasion

158.

US spy planes discovered Cuba had missiles pointing at the United States and diplomacy resulted in their removal.

a)

Cuban Missile Crisis

b)

Bay of Pigs Invasion

c)

World War I

d)

Vietnam War

159.

Wars fought against Saddam Hussein in Iraq in 1991 and 2004.

a)

Vietnam War

b)

Korean War

c)

Persian Gulf War & Iraq War

d)

World War II

160.

Al-Qaeda terrorists hijacked 4 airplanes and two of them crashed into World Trade Center in NYC.

a)

Oklahoma City Bombing

b)

World Trade Center Bombing

c)

9/11

d)

Iraq War

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