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WorksheetsHGMS Civics EOC REVIEW
Total questions: 75
Worksheet time: 38mins
What is the legislative body of Athens known as?
Senate
Popular Assembly
Consuls
Twelve Tables
Who were the elected representatives in Ancient Rome?
Consuls
Senators
Assembly members
Tribunes
According to Judeo-Christian belief, what is everyone born with?
The ability to create laws
The ability to know right from wrong
The ability to vote
The ability to become a legal permanent resident
What does the Law of Blood refer to?
If you are born on U.S. soil, you are a U.S. citizen
If your parents are U.S. citizens, you are a U.S. citizen
If you live in the U.S. for 5 years, you are a U.S. citizen
If you are born to non-U.S. citizens, you are a U.S. citizen
What is the purpose of the Selective Service System?
To provide community service
To ensure all men vote
To draft men into military service if needed
To naturalize citizens
Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of citizens according to the diagram?
Obeying laws
Paying taxes
Attending civic meetings
Watching television
What is the first set of requirements for the Naturalization Process?
18 years old, live in U.S. for 3 years, good moral character
21 years old, live in U.S. for 5 years, good moral character
18 years old, live in U.S. for 5 years, good moral character
18 years old, live in U.S. for 5 years, no criminal record
Which system of government is characterized by a central government that has power and state governments that have a loose union?
Unitary System
Confederal System
Federal System
Authoritarian
What principle is contained in the founding documents that states people are born with the rights to Life, Liberty, and property?
Due Process of Law
Equality of Mankind
Social Contract
Natural Rights
According to the concept of Limited Government, what do limits on government prevent?
Government from directly deciding on laws
Government from becoming tyrannical and threatening individual rights
Colonists from supporting independence
The king from feeling that colonists should repay war costs
What was the main argument presented in Thomas Paine's "Common Sense"?
It argued for the need of a strong central government
It convinced the American colonists to support becoming independent from England
It demanded housing for British soldiers
It approved the Declaration of Independence
What was the colonial response to the Tea Act of 1773?
Increased taxes on the colonists
Approved the Declaration of Independence
Boston Tea Party
Made town meetings illegal
What are considered unalienable rights according to the Declaration of Independence?
Life, Liberty, and Property
Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness
Life, Freedom, and Justice
Liberty, Equality, and Fraternity
What was the main purpose of government as stated by John Locke?
To collect taxes
To protect natural rights
To enforce laws
To provide military defense
What happens when a government becomes oppressive?
The government should be altered or abolished
The government should be expanded
The government should impose more laws
The government should increase taxes
Which grievance is listed in the Declaration of Independence?
Taxation with representation
Quartering Soldiers
Freedom of speech
Right to bear arms
What was a weakness of the Articles of Confederation?
It had a strong executive branch
It could not enforce laws
It provided for common defense
It promoted the general welfare
How did the Constitution solve the weakness of no executive branch in the Articles of Confederation?
By abolishing the executive powers
By creating a judicial branch
By creating the executive branch
By establishing a monarchy
What was the main concern of the Anti-Federalists regarding the new Constitution?
It would weaken the national government
It would abolish the Bill of Rights
It would lead to tyranny
It would decrease taxes
What is the purpose of the separation of powers in the Constitution?
To ensure one branch has all the power
To limit each other's powers
To allow the president to control the legislature
To enable the judiciary to make laws
What is the main idea of the Preamble to the Constitution?
To establish a monarchy
To declare independence from Britain
To establish the goals and purpose of government
To outline the structure of the legislative branch
What does the 5th Amendment protect individuals from?
Being tried twice for the same crime
Having to carry weapons
Quartering soldiers in their homes
Testifying against themselves
What is the meaning of the mnemonic device R.A.P.P.S in relation to the Bill of Rights?
Right to Assemble, Petition, Press, Speech
Right to Arms, Privacy, Property, Speech
Right to Attorney, Privacy, Protection, Speech
Right to Assemble, Privacy, Petition, Speech
Which amendment lowered the voting age from 21 to 18?
15th Amendment
19th Amendment
24th Amendment
26th Amendment
What does the 14th Amendment include?
Right to bear arms
Equal protection of the law clause
No unreasonable search or seizures
Right to a speedy and public trial
Who has the power to impeach judges and the president?
The Senate
The Supreme Court
The President
The Legislative Branch or Congress
What is the primary function of the local government in Miami?
Foreign Policy
State Education
Roads and Local Education
National Budget
How many members does the House of Representatives have?
100
270
435
535
What is the main job of Congress?
To interpret the laws
To enforce the laws passed by Congress
To make the laws
To advise the president
What is required to override a presidential veto?
A simple majority in both houses
A 2/3 vote in both houses
A presidential signature
A Supreme Court decision
Who becomes Vice President if the person with the majority of votes becomes President?
The person with the second most votes
The Speaker of the House
The Chief Justice
A candidate from a different party
What is one of the basic powers of Congress?
To declare war
To appoint the Supreme Court Justices
To enforce the laws passed by Congress
To regulate marriages
What is the term length for a member of the Senate?
2 years
4 years
6 years
9 years
What is the minimum age requirement to become President of the United States?
25 years old
30 years old
35 years old
45 years old
What happens to a bill after it is passed in both the House and Senate?
It becomes a law immediately
It is reviewed by the Supreme Court
It goes to the President
It is sent to the states for ratification
What power does the U.S. Supreme Court have?
The power to create new laws
The power to declare acts/laws from president & Congress unconstitutional
The power to enforce state laws
The power to elect the president
What is the role of the U.S. Court of Appeals?
It is the first court to hear all cases at the federal level
It hears appeals from the U.S. District Court
It has jurisdiction over cases involving the Florida Constitution
It is responsible for overseeing misdemeanors
Which court is known as the lowest court at the federal level?
U.S. Supreme Court
Circuit Court
U.S. District Courts
County Court
What type of cases does the County Court have jurisdiction over?
Cases involving more than a year in jail
Appeals from both the circuit courts and the county courts
Civil cases under $5000
Cases involving the Florida Constitution
Which landmark Supreme Court case established that "segregation no longer allowed"?
Marbury v. Madison
Plessy v. Ferguson
Brown v. Board of Education
Miranda v. Arizona
What does the term "Judicial Review" refer to in the context of the Supreme Court's powers?
The power to review and approve new judges
The power to supervise other courts
The power to declare acts/laws from president & Congress unconstitutional
The power to request documents from lower courts
What is the primary focus of Juvenile Law?
Laws that make an action a felony or misdemeanor
Disagreement between citizens, broken contract
Deal with actions of persons under 18 years
Armed forces/military law
What is the term used to describe the government's obligation to provide a reason for holding a person in jail?
Ex post facto law
Independent Judiciary
Habeas Corpus
Precedent
According to the Rule of Law, who must follow the laws?
Only government officials
Only citizens
Only judges
Everyone
Which of the following is a principle of Federalism?
When federal and state law conflict, the state law always wins.
The federal government has all the powers.
Shared powers by both national and state governments.
The 10th Amendment is irrelevant.
What is the 'Necessary and Proper' clause also known as?
Supremacy Clause
Reserved Powers Clause
Elastic Clause
Delegated Powers Clause
Which powers are reserved to the states?
Coin money, print money, declare war
Collect taxes, enforce laws, make laws
Conduct elections, marriage licenses, establish schools
Regulate interstate commerce, establish post offices, make treaties
What is a key difference in the amendment process for the U.S. Constitution compared to the Florida Constitution?
The U.S. Constitution requires a national referendum.
The Florida Constitution is ratified by 60% of the citizens of Florida.
The U.S. Constitution can only be amended by the President.
The Florida Constitution does not have an amendment process.
What are the qualifications required to become a Governor in Florida?
25 years old, live in Florida for 5 years, 15 years old
30 years old, live in Florida for 7 years, 18 years old
35 years old, live in Florida for 10 years, 21 years old
30 years old, live in Florida for 5 years, 18 years old
Which of the following is NOT a service provided by the Florida Government?
Collect taxes to pay for things like education and highways.
Establish local government.
Marriage, drivers, and business licenses.
Collect waste and recycling.
What is the role of the media in monitoring the government?
The media entertains the public with government activities.
The media keeps watch over the government to see if they are doing anything wrong.
The media helps the government in passing laws.
The media provides financial support to the government.
What is the definition of propaganda?
Media that provides unbiased information to the public.
Government announcements to the public.
Media that tries to persuade us to think a certain way about something.
A form of entertainment that includes news and information.
What is the main difference between capitalism and socialism?
Capitalism is a government-owned system, while socialism allows individuals to own businesses.
Capitalism allows people to choose products and services to buy, while socialism has a high standard of living.
Capitalism has the most economic freedom, while socialism has some economic freedom.
Socialism is a free market system, while capitalism is controlled by the government.
What is the primary goal of U.S. Foreign Policy?
To maintain world peace through military force
To work with foreign countries in a peaceful, effective way
To establish the United States as the sole superpower
To promote communism internationally
What does an ambassador do?
Leads the president's cabinet
Is the official representative to another country
Negotiates treaties with foreign countries
Works for international non-governmental organizations
What is a treaty?
A military agreement for defense purposes
An economic policy to ban trade
An official agreement with another country
A declaration of war
Which organization is described as the only global international organization dealing with the rules of trade between nations?
United Nations (UN)
North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)
World Court
World Trade Organization (WTO)
What is the role of the Security of State?
To deal with domestic policy situations
To represent the president in the United Nations
To handle all foreign policy situations
To volunteer time in international non-governmental organizations
What is the purpose of sanctions as a method for dealing with international conflict?
To gather intelligence about other countries
To pressure a country to change its policies
To send a military force to maintain peace
To work with other countries to come to a peaceful conclusion
What action did the U.S. take in response to Castro nationalizing property belonging to American companies during the Bay of Pigs incident?
The U.S. cut off trade and diplomatic relations
The U.S. sent humanitarian efforts to Cuba
The U.S. engaged in diplomatic discussion with Cuba
The U.S. military trained 1500 Cubans, who invaded Cuba
What was the primary reason for the U.S. to establish a NAVAL BLOCKADE during the Cuban Missile Crisis?
To negotiate with Russia
To prevent the spread of communism
To stop Soviet nuclear missiles from reaching Cuba
To remove Soviet nuclear missiles from Cuba
Why did the U.S. send troops to South Korea during the Korean War?
To negotiate with North Korea
To prevent further COMMUNIST expansion
To establish a naval blockade
To support a UN resolution
What action did the U.S. take in response to the Iran Hostage Crisis?
Negotiated with Russia
Placed sanctions on Iran until the hostages were released
Sent troops through the UN
Declared war on Iran
What was the U.S. concern that led to the involvement in Gulf War II (Iraq War)?
Iraq's invasion of Kuwait
Iraq's possession of weapons of mass destruction
Iraq's support for communism
Iraq's bombing of Pearl Harbor
What was the U.S. objective in the Vietnam War?
To remove weapons of mass destruction
To stop the spread of COMMUNISM
To declare war on Germany
To support a naval blockade
What event led the U.S. to enter World War II?
The sinking of the Lusitania
The bombing at Pearl Harbor
The invasion of Kuwait
The spread of communism
Which civilization is known for the creation of the first known democracy?
Roman Empire
Ancient Egypt
Ancient Greece
Mayan Civilization
Which of the following ancient civilizations established a republican form of government?
Italy
The type of government that has total control over the people and the police use power by force is called what?
Anarchy
Monarchy
Limited
Authoritarian
The United States and Canada can be considered to have
limited governments
unlimited governments
absolute monarchs
dictators
communist politburos
Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution lowered the voting age from 21 to 18?
15th Amendment
19th Amendment
26th Amendment
22nd Amendment
The concept of federalism in the United States refers to:
The division of power between the national and state governments
The process of electing representatives
The rights of citizens to vote in federal elections
The federal government's authority over the military
Which amendment granted women the right to vote in the United States?
15th Amendment
19th Amendment
21st Amendment
26th Amendment
The Tenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution is most closely related to which of the following concepts?
Judicial Review
Federalism
Checks and Balances
Separation of Powers
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