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WorksheetsCivics EOC Review Category 4
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 26mins
The final clause of Article 1 Section 8, gives Congress the power to make all laws that are "necessary and proper." What name is sometimes given to this clause?
Elastic Clause
Ex Post Facto Clause
Writ of Habeas Corpus Clause
Bill of Attainder Clause
Which of these scenarios is a case of original jurisdiction?
The court of appeals remands a case
The Supreme Court decided a dispute between two states
The Supreme Court strikes down a law
The appeals court overrules the trial court.
"The Constitution is what the Supreme Court says it is."
What principle of government is this statement?
checks and balances
seperation of power
rule of law
judicial review
Which level of government issues drivers licenses?
federal
state
local
municipal
Like the U.S. Constitution, the Florida Constitution establishes which of the following?
three branches of government
small claims courts
delegated powers
the right to form treaties with foreign governments
What level of government would you most likely contact to address a community issue?
local government
federal government
state government
international government
Of the following, what is one thing that both the federal government and state governments are allowed by law to do?
raise armies
negotiate treaties
administer elections
collect taxes
What are the three main levels of federal courts?
district courts, courts of appeals, and the U.S. Supreme Court
mayor’s court, city court, and federal court
district courts, magistrate courts, and the U.S. Supreme Court
city courts, state courts, and the U.S. Supreme Court
Why did the Founders believe it was important to include the concept of checks and balances in the U.S. Constitution?
to make sure that all citizens are treated equally
to make sure that the economy operates effectively
to ensure the government has the power to deal with crises
to ensure that no branch of government has too much power
How are the legislative and executive branches of the U.S. government different from each another?
The legislative branch enforces the laws, and the executive branch interprets the laws.
The legislative branch interprets the laws, and the executive branch enforces the laws.
The legislative branch makes the laws, and the executive branch interprets the laws.
The legislative branch makes the laws, and the executive branch enforces the laws.
How are trial and appellate courts different?
Trial courts introduce appeals.
Appellate courts present evidence.
Trial courts must persuade a citizen jury.
Appellate courts must sway a citizen panel.
Read the following scenario and answer the question below.
In a civil appellate court case, a decision is made by the court that certain evidence should have been admitted in the original trial. The appeals court orders a retrial of the case.
What difference between trial and appeals courts is being demonstrated here?
Trial courts only handle criminal cases.
Appellate courts only handle civil cases.
Appeals courts determine legal errors in trial cases.
Trial courts present new findings to appealed cases.
Read the following scenario and answer the question below.
An example of this form of government might include a town meeting in which all citizens are invited to attend. While there, they debate and vote on town policy.
Which form of government does this scenario describe?
oligarchy
autocracy
direct democracy
representative democracy
Read the description and answer the question below.
A country displays the following features:
- Its powers are absolute.
- A family has been in power for many generations.
- The oldest child of the family is expected to rule in the future.
Which form of government rules in this country?
democracy
dictatorship
monarchy
republic
Look at the following picture and answer the question below.
Which form of government is illustrated by this picture?
monarchy
dictatorship
direct democracy
representative democracy
Study the diagram and answer the question below.
Which level in the court system completes the diagram?
U.S. Court of Federal Claims
U.S. Courts of Appeals
State Appeals Court
State Trial Courts
Read the following excerpt and answer the question below.
. . . shall have Power To lay and collect Taxes. . . . throughout the United States. . . .- Article I, U.S. Constitution
Which person or group has this role in the the United States government?
the Congress
the President
the Supreme Court
the Federal Reserve Board
What is the purpose of a Conference Committee review of a bill that has already been approved by the House of Representatives and the Senate?
to create a calendar indicating when the new law will go into effect
to fact-check the accuracy of the content before the president sees it
to work out differences between the House and Senate versions of the bill
to create an agreement between the House and Senate so the president cannot veto the bill
Where is power concentrated in a unitary system of government?
What is one way that Amending the Florida Constitution is different than amending the U.S. Constitution?
60% of the people must approve any Florida amendments.
Amending the Florida Constitution is harder than amending the U.S Constitution.
Amending the Florida Constitution requires the Governor's signature.
Amending the Florida Constitution takes longer.
Pick out the TRUE statement about the Florida Constitution.
It is shorter than the U.S. Constitution.
It is more general and broad than the U.S. Constitution.
It does not have a list of rights.
It is longer and more specific than the U.S. Constitution.
Can Florida citizens propose amendments to the Florida Constitution?
Yes
No
If you were 21 years old and had lived in Florida for at least two years, what job could you qualify for?
Florida Governor
Florida Senator
Florida Representative
Florida Senator and Florida Representative
Which part of the Florida Constitution corresponds to the Bill of Rights in the U.S. Constitution?
Article 2: General Provisions
The Preamble
Article 1: The Declaration of Rights
Article 3: The Legislative Branch
Which of the following actions would be performed by local government?
Issuing Driver's Licenses
Making a treaty with France
Regulating utilities
Street Cleaning
How is the amendment process a reflection of federalism?
Because an amendment must be proposed at the NATIONAL level and approved at the STATE level.
Because an amendment must be proposed at the STATE level and approved at the NATIONAL level.
Because both the Congress and the states have to approve it.
Because both the Congress and the states must propose an amendment.
What is a reserved power?
A power that the federal government has.
A power that only the state governments have.
A power of both the federal government and the state government.
A power that only the Executive Branch can use.
How is an autocracy different from a democracy?
An Autocracy is rule by one, a democracy is rule by many.
In an autocracy everyone gets to make laws. In a democracy, only elected officials make laws.
An autocracy is rule by the few, a democracy is rule by many.
An autocracy a form of government where only rich people rule. In a democracy we all rule.
What agency would you call to complain about a new multi-family residential building project that is going near your neighborhood?
Lake County Parks and Recreation
Florida Department of Building
the U.S. Housing and Urban Development Department
the Lake County Planning and Zoning Commission
How long is the term of the President of the United States?
2 years
4 years
6 years
8 years
What are the qualifications to become President of the United States?
Must be 30 years old, live in the country for 10 years, and be a natural-born citizen
Must be 35 years old, live in the country for 14 years, and be a natural-born citizen
Must be 40 years old, live in the country for 20 years, and be a natural-born citizen
Must be 45 years old, live in the country for 25 years, and be a natural-born citizen
Who is the head of the executive branch at the state level?
Governor
Mayor
Senator
Chief Justice
Who is the head of the Senate?
Vice President
Speaker of the House
President
Chief Justice
Which department advises the President on what is going on around the world with other countries?
Department of Defense
Department of State
Department of Justice
Department of Treasury
What is the President's major check on the power of Congress?
Vetoing bills
Appointing Supreme Court justices
Making treaties
Pardoning people
What is the President's role as the head of the military called?
Chief of State
Chief Executive
Commander-in-Chief
Chief Diplomat
Put the following courts in order, Ranking from bottom to top
Supreme, Appellate, Trial
Trial, Supreme, Appellate
Appellate, Trial, Supreme
Trial, Appellate, Supreme
In which economic system are INDIVIDUALS in charge of owning land, resources, and factories?
Communism
Socialism
Capitalism
In which economic system does the government own land, resources, and factories? They determine what will be produced and how much.
Communism
Socialism
Capitalism
In which economic system is the GOVERNMENT in control of SOME of the means of production. They might control healthcare, education, transportation and energy. Private individuals can still own their own businesses, however.
Socialism
Capitalism
Communism
