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Civics EOC Review

Total questions: 125

Worksheet time: 2hrs 38mins

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Class
Date
1.

Leshaun was born in Mississippi. He traveled to Egypt and married a woman there who is an Egyptian citizen. They eventually had a daughter who is now 16 years old and wants to visit New York City. What will happen to Leshaun's daughter?

a)

She will be denied entry to the U.S. because she is not a citizen

b)

She will be allowed to enter the U.S. because she is a natural born citizen thanks to her father.

c)

She will be allowed to enter the United States because she became a naturalized citizen.

d)

She will be denied entry to the U.S. because her father has been gone too long so he is no longer a citizen.

2.

Which of the following is a requirement for a person to become a naturalized U.S. citizen?

a)

Marrying a U.S. citizen

b)

Gaining employment in the U.S.

c)

Being a legal resident for 5 years

d)

Being born in a U.S. territory

3.

What is a right that ONLY citizens have?

a)

Vote

b)

Work

c)

Attend school

d)

Own property

4.

Susan began participating in Student Government at school and thinks that she would make a great president one day. Unfortunately, Mr. Smith informed her in class that it's not possible for her to ever be president. Which reason below would keep her from reaching her dream?

a)

Her parents are not citizens

b)

She moved to the U.S. when she was 5

c)

She made Mr. Smith mad, and he will stop her at all costs

d)

She failed her Naturalization test the first time

5.

What civic obligation does this image represent?

a)

Community Service

b)

Paying Taxes

c)

Jury Duty

d)

Selective Service

6.
Obeying laws, paying taxes, defending the nation and serving on juries are which of the following for citizens? 
a)
rights
b)
obligations
c)
freedoms
d)
rules
7.

If someone is born on U.S. soil or land anywhere in the world they are automatically a citizen at birth because of ...

a)

Law of Blood

b)

Law of Soil

c)

naturalization

d)

citizen obligations and responsibilities

8.

If someone is born to a U.S. citizen, mother or father, anywhere in the world they are automatically a U.S. citizen at birth through ...

a)

Law of Soil

b)

naturalization

c)

taking a test to prove citizenship

d)

Law of Blood

9.

Which is a requirement for a person to become a naturalized U.S. citizen or a step in the naturalization process?

a)

being born to American parents

b)

serving in the U.S. military

c)

passing a U.S. history, U.S. Government and English Test

d)

being born on American soil or land

10.
________ is the process by which an immigrant becomes a citizen.
a)
Naturalization
b)
Immigration
c)
Law of blood
d)
Law of soil
11.

Attending civic meetings, petitioning the government, staying informed, running for office, community service, and voting are examples of citizen...

a)

obligations

b)

requirements

c)

rights

d)

responsibilities

12.

The excerpt below was taken from the Magna Carta.


"No freeman shall be taken or imprisoned or disseized or exiled or any way destroyed, nor will we go upon him nor send him upon, except by the lawful judgment of his peers or by the law of the land"


Based on the excerpt, which right is guaranteed by the Magna carta?

a)

Trial by jury

b)

Freedom of speech

c)

No taxation without representation

d)

Freedom of Religion

13.

The Magna Carta required the king (as executive) to be bound by law. Which of these statements best reflects how this idea applies to the U.S. Bill of Rights?

a)

The Congress has greater authority than the President.

b)

The government is not above the law and the will of the people.

c)

In case of a conflict, the States overrule the federal government.

d)

People are better off without a government, but it is necessary for society.

14.

Which of these was the FIRST example of a written agreement for colonial self-government?

a)

Fundamental Orders of Connecticut

b)

The Iroquois Confederacy

c)

Albany Plan of Union

d)

Mayflower Compact

15.

The Rule of Law states that

a)

there should be no barriers to the right to vote

b)

a just government derives its power from the government

c)

all people, including those who govern, must obey the law

d)

a country's citizens are the source of the government's power

16.

When this was published in early 1776, many American colonists became convinced that they should act to form a new kind of nation independence from the rule of England's cruel courts.

a)

Common Sense

b)

The Wealth of Nations

c)

The Declaration of Independence

d)

Declaration of the Rights of Man

17.

Why did some colonists think that becoming an independent country was a good idea?

a)

they like to do things on their own

b)

they liked to fight wars

c)

they wanted to have their own government and laws

d)

they wanted to make King George III mad

18.

What does the Preamble of the Declaration of Independence explain?

a)

Why we love Great Britain

b)

that separation from Great Britain has become necessary for Americans

c)

that cooperation with Great Britain will begin immediately

d)

That the Sons of Liberty will no longer be allowed to protest

19.

The Declaration of Independence states that all people have certain ___________

a)

aliens

b)

unalienable rights

c)

rules and laws

d)

governments

20.

What are grievances?

a)

good things the government is doing

b)

promises

c)

complaints

d)

laws

21.
True or False?  The Articles of Confederation had a strong central government.
a)
True
b)
False
22.
In the Articles of Confederation, where was most of the government power placed?
a)
The States
b)
The National Government
c)
The Continental Congress
d)
The Legislative Branch
23.
One major problem with the Articles of Confederation is that Congress could not ______ the citizens to raise money.
a)
tax
b)
ask
c)
demand
d)
force
24.
Americans were afraid that a __?__ would lead to tyranny, or oppressive rule.
a)
strong state government
b)
weak government
c)
strong central government
d)
legslature
25.

Ultimately, the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation lead to the creation of -

a)

the Treaty of Paris

b)

the Affordable Care Act

c)

the U.S. Constitution

d)

the Declaration of Independence

26.

The preamble of a document serves as a/an:

a)

introduction to a document

b)

summary of a document

c)

midpoint in a document

d)

conclusion of a document

27.

What is the meaning of "domestic tranquility?"

a)

Future generations

b)

Fair treatment under the law

c)

Peace at home

d)

Creating a better government

28.

What is the significance of the preamble beginning with "We the people?"

a)

The people express their will through political parties

b)

The people express their will by directly creating laws

c)

Government receives taxes from the people and exists to support them

d)

Government receives its powers from the people and exists to serve them

29.

The phrase "promote the general welfare" means that it is the job of the government to:

a)

establish a fair judicial system

b)

create three separate branches of government

c)

give people the ability to vote

d)

support a person's health and well being

30.

What is the best description for the phrase "our posterity"?

a)

only the founding fathers

b)

all future generations

c)

the king

d)

the sovereign

31.

Which group would provide for the "common defense"?

a)

self defense

b)

state government

c)

military

d)

police

32.

"To form a more perfect union" is include in the preamble to show that"

a)

it is the military's job to protect people

b)

the constitution would create a better more unified country

c)

states would receive more power

d)

the United States needed to break away from England

33.

"Establish justice" means that in the United States all people should be:

a)

treated fairly under the law

b)

given the exact same things by the government

c)

guaranteed a good paying job

d)

required to vote

34.

Which purpose listed in the Preamble states that the new government will treat all people fairly?

a)

"insure domestic tranquility"

b)

"do ordain and establish this Constitution"

c)

"establish justice"

35.
The Constitution contains no Bill of Rights to protect individual liberties like freedom of speech, trial by jury, and the right against searches and seizues.
a)
Federalists
b)
Anti-Federalists
36.
The Constitution gives the federal government just a few powers that are very well defined.
a)
Federalists
b)
Anti-Federalists
37.
A strong President is necessary to protect country against foreign attack and make sure laws are carried out properly.
a)
Federalists
b)
Anti-Federalists
38.
The Constitution already contains a few rights, so we may as well add a whole Bill of Rights.
a)
Federalists
b)
Anti-Federalists
39.

What is the Legislative Branch?

a)

Congress: the House of the Representatives and the Senate

b)

The President

c)

Government

d)

Supreme Court

40.

How many representatives are there in the House of Representatives?

a)

235

b)

335

c)

435

d)

535

41.

How many representatives does each state in the U.S. get?

a)

2

b)

It depends on the population within each state.

c)

The President decides.

d)

The people vote.

42.

How many members in the Senate?

a)

100

b)

200

c)

300

d)

400

43.

How many senators does each state get?

a)

2

b)

It depends on the population

c)

3

d)

4

44.

Who can veto a bill before it becomes law?

a)

The President or the Governor for a state.

b)

Senators

c)

Representatives

d)

Vice-President

45.

Can a bill that was vetoed still make it into law? How?

a)

No, it is has been decided; it is final.

b)

No, bills can get vetoed.

c)

Yes, the House of Representatives and the Senate vote 2/3 and can cancel the veto.

d)

Yes, the Vice President can change the President's mind.

46.

What is another name for the Legislative Branch?

a)

The President

b)

The Cabinet

c)

The Congress

d)

The Executive Office

47.

Which Legislative branch does a bill have to be introduced to first?

a)

The House of Representatives

b)

The Senate

c)

The Executive Branch

d)

Either the House of Representatives or the Senate

48.

How many terms can the president serve?

a)

one

b)

two

c)

three

d)

unlimited

49.

If the president dies this person takes over

a)

Speaker of the House

b)

First Lady

c)

President pro Tempore

d)

Vice President

50.

How long is each presidential term?

a)

1 year

b)

2 years

c)

4 years

d)

6 years

51.

What role gives the President the ability to rule as head of all the branches of the military?

a)

Chief of State

b)

Chief Diplomat

c)

Chief Citizen

d)

Commander in Chief

52.

To be President you must be at least ____ years old

a)

25

b)

30

c)

35

d)

40

53.

To be president you must be

a)

a citizen for 7 years

b)

a citizen for 9 years

c)

a natural born citizen

d)

a citizen for 35 years

54.
Who is the person in charge of the Executive Branch?
a)
Attorney General
b)
The president
c)
Secretary of Defense
55.
The Executive Branch makes sure that laws are _______________.
a)
made
b)
fair
c)
carried out
56.
If the president cannot finish his term as president, then the ___________________________ takes over and completes the term.
a)
Attorney General
b)
Vice-President
c)
Secretary of Labor
57.

The main architect of American foreign policy and chief spokesperson to the rest of the world.

a)

Chief Legislator

b)

Chief Administrator

c)

Chief of Party

d)

Chief Diplomat

58.

How many justices are on the Supreme Court?

a)

6

b)

9

c)

12

d)

15

59.

The role of the Judicial Branch is to

a)

enforce the laws

b)

create the laws

c)

support treaties and executive agreements

d)

interpret the laws

60.

The __ nominates federal and Supreme Court justices with confirmation from a majority of the __.

a)

president; Senate

b)

Senate Judiciary Committee; Attorney General

c)

president; House of Representatives

d)

vice president; electors

61.

What does judicial review mean?

a)

that the Supreme Court can investigate the president for misconduct

b)

that the Supreme Court can declare executive orders and legislation unconstitutional

c)

that the president can review an Supreme Court decisions he deems unfair

d)

that Congress has the right to ensure the Supreme Court's decisions are impartial

62.
Which amendment give you the right of Religion, Assembly, Speech, and Press?
a)
First Amendment
b)
Second Amendment
c)
Third Amendment
d)
Fourth Amendment
63.
Which amendment protects you from being searched without a warrant? 
a)
First Amendment
b)
Second Amendment
c)
Third Amendment
d)
Fourth Amendment
64.
Which Amendment protects you from having the military stay in your home?
a)
First Amendment
b)
Second Amendment
c)
Third Amendment
d)
Fourth Amendment
65.
Which amendment gives you the right to keep weapons or arms?
a)
First Amendment
b)
Second Amendment
c)
Third Amendment
d)
Fourth Amendment
66.
Which amendment gives people accused of a crime the right to a trail by jury?
a)
Fifth Amendment
b)
Sixth Amendment
c)
Seventh Amendment
d)
Eight Amendment
67.
Which amendment gives you due process?  This means everyone must follow the law. You cannot be brought to trial twice for the same crime. You do not need to tell on yourself.
a)
Fifth Amendment
b)
Sixth Amendment
c)
Seventh Amendment
d)
Eight Amedment
68.
Which amendment guarantees women the right to vote?
a)
1st Amendment
b)
4th Amendment
c)
19th Amendment
d)
12th Amendment
69.
Which amendment guaranteed the right to vote for black men?
a)
13th Amendment
b)
14th Amendment
c)
15th Amendment
d)
16th Amendment
70.

What is the Bill of Rights?

a)

The document signed giving us our independence from Great Britain.

b)

The first 10 amendments added to the Constitution.

c)

The 8 most important amendments added to the Constitution.

d)

The first 11 amendments added to the Constitution.

71.

School dress codes are not in violation of the First Amendment’s guarantee of the freedom of expression.

a)

Plessy V Ferguson

b)

Schenk V United States

c)

Tinker V Des Moines

d)

Yoder V Wisconsin

72.

“In the field of public education, the doctrine of ‘separate but equal’ has no place.”

a)

Plessy V Ferguson

b)

Wisconsin V Yoder

c)

Brown V Board of Education

d)

Tinker V Des Moines

73.

an arrested individual is entitled to rights against self-discrimination and to an attorney

a)

Miranda V Arizona

b)

Mapp V Ohio

c)

Escobedo V Illinois

74.

This Established Judicial Review

a)

Marbury v. Madison

b)

Ohio v. Mapp

c)

McCulloch v. Maryland

d)

Roe V. Wade

75.

A person who cannot afford an attorney may have one appointed by the government

a)

Engel v. Vitale

b)

Gideon v. Wainwright

c)

Schenck v. United States

d)

Baker v. Carr

76.

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

77.

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

a)

Self- incrimination

b)

Right to counsel

c)

Freedom of speech

d)

Freedom of expression

78.

Students have limited freedom of speech 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

79.

What is due process?

a)

people who are accused of crimes do not have to testify

b)

people who are accused of crimes must be read their rights

c)

people who are accused of crimes must be treated fairly

d)

people who are accused of crimes deserve to go to jail

80.

This case started with a prank phone call.

a)

Tinker v. Des Moines

b)

In Re Gault

c)

DC v. Heller

d)

Gideon v. Wainwright

81.

Which of the following cases would the federal court system handle?

a)

Disputes between two citizens of the same state

b)

Disputes between two states

c)

Violations of local ordinances

d)

Violation of state laws

82.

Parts of a criminal trial are listed below. What is the correct order of these parts?

a)

Presentation of Evidence by defense, closing statements, verdict, opening statements, jury deliberation, evidence by prosecution

b)

Opening statements, verdict, jury deliberation, evidence by prosecution, evidence by defense closing statements.

c)

Opening statements, Evidence by prosecution, evidence by defense, Closing statements, Jury deliberation, and Verdict

d)

Opening Statement, Closing statement, evidence by defense, evidence by prosecution, and verdict

83.

Cases that involve damage to someone's property

a)

Criminal Court

b)

Civil Court

c)

Family Court

d)

Appeals Court

84.

What is the correct order of the federal court system from lowest authority to highest authority?

a)

U.S. Appeals Courts, US District Courts, US Supreme Court

b)

State Supreme Court, US Appeals Court, US Supreme Court

c)

US Districts Courts, US Appeals Courts, US Supreme Court

d)

State Supreme Court, Court of Federal Claims, US Supreme Court

85.

What is precedent?

a)

an opinion unlike any in the past

b)

asking for the opinions of several other judges

c)

The judge does not refer to the US Constitution

d)

Using older cases that are similar in nature to determine an outcome

86.
A political party is a group of _______________________________________________.
a)
who share the similar beliefs about government.
b)
who share the similar beliefs about the president.
c)
who share the similar beliefs about congress.
d)
who share the similar beliefs about the judicial branch
87.
America has  a ___________ _______________ political system. 
a)
three party
b)
one party
c)
two party
d)
four party
88.
Since 1860s the ____________________ and ____________________party have dominated American politics. 
a)
Green,  Libertarian 
b)
Communists, Socialists
c)
Anarchist, Theocracy 
d)
Democratic, Republican
89.

A/an ______________ is where the beliefs (and differences) of political parties are listed.

a)

forum

b)

editorial

c)

platform

d)

op-ed

90.

A conservative person is most likely to believe that

a)

Government should have unlimited power over people’s lives

b)

Government should play a more limited role in business and social issues

c)

Aliens founded the United States in 1776

d)

There should be multiple Presidents throughout the United States

91.

A liberal person is most likely to believe that

a)

Government should have little to no power over people’s lives

b)

Government should play a more active role in business and social issues

c)

The President should be able to lead for as long as he or she wants to

d)

The United States was once home to a tribe of unicorns that mysteriously disappeared in 1609

92.

Which modern political party tends to be more conservative?

a)

Republican Party

b)

Democratic Party

c)

Green Party

d)

Whig Party

93.

Which modern political party tends to be more liberal?

a)

Republican Party

b)

Democratic Party

c)

Libertarian Party

d)

Federalist Party

94.

Propaganda uses bias to influence the public.

a)
True
b)
False
95.
What type of propaganda makes you want to jump in and follow everyone else?
a)
bandwagon
b)
testimonial
c)
flash in the pan
d)
flavor of the day
96.

What is Propaganda?

a)

Techniques that do not presuade

b)

Techniques used to influence opinions, emotions, behaviors.

c)

Techniques used usually towards a direction in an unfair way

d)

Techniques used to argue

97.
 If someone endorses something what does it mean?    
a)
To disagree with a product 
b)
To be in total agreement with a product and person 
c)
To support a product, candidate or idea
d)
To have no opinion 
98.
What does it mean to show bias?
a)
to be concieted
b)
to favor one side over another
c)
to refuse to take a side
d)
to show selfishness
99.
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)
100.
Place in a foreign country where a diplomat lives and works.   
a)
Ambassador
b)
Embassy
c)
Foreign Aid
101.
An action such as withholding loans, arms or economic aid to force a foreign government to stop certain activities.
a)
Sanctions
b)
Alliance
c)
Convention
d)
Interpol
102.
What is foreign policy?
a)
a country’s relations with other nations
b)
international trade policy
c)
sending diplomats to global conferences
d)
protection of overseas interests
103.
In 1940, Germany, Italy, and Japan formed an alliance. They hoped to keep the U.S. out of World War II. President Franklin Roosevelt asked Congress for aid to help Great Britain fight these powers. 
a)
Treaty/Diplomacy
b)
Military
c)
Foreign Aid
104.

What is a policy?

a)

Magana Carta

b)

Common Sense

c)

A governmental plan to deal issues

d)

Checks and Balances

105.

Any issues that happens inside the United states is called?

a)

Domestic

b)

Foreign

c)

middle earth

d)

on the ground

106.

Who creates foreign policies?

a)

Governor and Mayor

b)

School Principal and the cafeteria worker

c)

Your parents

d)

The President and Congress

107.

What does NATO stands for?

a)

North Alaska Trout operations

b)

North Atlantic Treaty Organization

c)

North South East west

d)

South Pacific treaty organization

108.

Citizens have no rights in a...

a)

Democracy

b)

Dictatorship

c)

Constitutional Monarchy

109.

This system of government sees an alliance of states, or countries, that tell the central authority what to do.

a)

Confederate

b)

Unitary

c)

Federal

d)

Conunitary

110.

What system of government will see power controlled by one central authority?

a)

Unitary

b)

Confederate

c)

Federal

d)

None of these

111.

What system of government is based on dividing power?

a)

Federal

b)

Confederate

c)

Unitary

d)

None of these

112.

What form of government sees a small group of people wield power?

a)

Oligarchy

b)

Democracy

c)

Federal

d)

Presidential

113.

In this form of government, we see citizens vote for leaders and representatives

a)

Democracy

b)

Confederate

c)

Oligarchy

d)

None of these

114.

In this form of democracy, DIRECTLY elect whatever they are voting for

a)

Direct Democracy

b)

Representative Democracy

c)

Republic

d)

None of These

115.

In these elections, representatives speak on behalf of the citizens that elected them

a)

Direct Democracy

b)

Representative Democracy

c)

Town Hall Meetings

d)

None of These

116.

A military leader who becomes the supreme leader of a country, often by force:

a)

Dictator

b)

Oligarch

c)

Governor

d)

Socialist

117.

An Autocracy is when:

a)

People participate in the running of their own government by voting.

b)

a small military group takes over a country

c)

a single person has all of the power

d)

religion is used to justify power

118.

Name the form of government that recognizes God or a divine being as the ultimate authority.

a)

Theocracy

b)

Oligarchy

c)

Junta

d)

Democracy

119.

Which two forms of government fall under Autocracy?

a)

Representative Democracy

b)

Dictatorship

c)

Monarchy

d)

Direct Democracy

120.

Nobody has power over other members of the society.

a)

Representative Democracy

b)

Monarchy

c)

Dictatorship

d)

Anarchy

121.

Voting is usually allowed in an Autocracy

a)

True

b)

False

122.

Powers not delegated to the national government are reserved for the states or the people.

a)

1st amendment

b)

14th amendment

c)

10th amendment

d)

5th amendment

123.

Which level of government provides for the common defense, conducts foreign policy, and regulates trade?

a)

national

b)

counties

c)

state

d)

cities/towns

124.

All of the following are responsibilities of local government EXCEPT

a)

enforce local laws (ordinances)

b)

levy and collect taxes

c)

regulate land use

d)

coin money

125.

One person is in charge of a...

a)

Autocracy

b)

Democracy

c)

Oligarchy

d)

Anarchy