WorksheetsDay 4 EOC Review
Total questions: 41
Worksheet time: 1hrs 5mins
The Central Intelligence Agency was created to gather information to protect American Security Forces.
The National Guard was called in to maintain law and order after segregation laws were struck down and schools were integrated.
Congress established Headstart in 1966 to give children quality preschool.
Congress created Medicaid in 1965 to provide medical care to the poor and the elderly.
The Department of War was established in 1789 and later became known as the Department of Defense.
The 1st 10 Amendment to the Constitution, known as the Bill of Rights, were added in 1791. These amendments protect our fundamental freedoms.
Which part of the Constitution establishes the goals and purpose of the government?
the Articles
the Amendments
the Preamble
Which part of the Preamble tells where the government get its power?
"in order to form a more perfect union"
"insure domestic tranquility"
"promote the general welfare"
"We the People"
Which part of the Preamble means to "make fair laws"?
in order to form a more perfect union
establish justice
insure domestic tranquility
provide for the common defense
Which part of the Preamble means "the government's job is to create a better life for everyone"?
insure domestic tranquility
provide for the common defense
promote the general welfare
secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity
Which part from the Preamble means "give
freedom to ourselves and future generations"?
insure domestic tranquility
provide for the common defense
promote the general welfare
secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity
Which of the following phrases from the Preamble is best described by saying: "Our country should be united together, not divided apart!"
What is the oldest written code of laws?
Code of Justinian
Code of Hammurabi
Napoleonic Code
Common law
The two basic types of law in the American legal system are
public and private.
civil and criminal.
military and civil.
constitutional and statutory.
The purpose of _______________ law is to help solve disputes.
criminal
public
constitution
civil
Which branch is in charge of writing statutes?
executive
legislative
the 4th branch, the people
judicial
Which branch makes case law?
the 4th branch, the people
executive
legislative
judicial
The U.S. Supreme Court's most important function is
correcting any technical mistakes they make in the cases they hear.
establishing legal precedents that will guide lower court decisions.
settling jurisdictional disputes between state and federal judges.
settling jurisdictional disputes among federal judges.
The following is an example of which type of law?
“Any person subject to this chapter who, with intent to deceive, signs any false record, return, regulation, order, or other official document, knowing it to be false, or makes any other false official statement knowing it to be false, shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.”
military law
statutory law
constitutional law
regulations
What type of law relates to rehabilitating minors who are accused of a crime?
military law
juvenile law
constitutional law
statutory law
Which of the following is considered the most important, or highest, source of American law?
criminal law
civil law
Roman law
U.S. Constitution
Brady was caught on tape robbing a gas station. He was later arrested, brought to trial, and found guilty of burglary. He was sentenced to 5 years in prison. What type of law does this represent?
Civil
Criminal
Military
Constitutional
Karen ordered an iPhone online and was so excited to get it in the mail. At work, she showed it to all her co-workers. One co-worker, Kelly, accidently dropped her phone on the floor, cracking the screen. Kelly refused to pay to fix the phone, so Karen took the matter to court. What type of law does this represent?
Civil
Criminal
Constitutional
Juvenile
Joseph has decided to build a fence around his property to prevent his neighbor’s dog from destroying his yard. Joseph’s neighbor realized the fence is crossing onto his property. He asked Joseph to move the fence, but Joseph refused. The neighbor decided to take this to court. What type of law does this represent?
Civil
Criminal
Juvenile
Constitutional
Becky was upset about a new law. She decided to protest with friends in front of city hall. Police arrived and told them they had to leave. Becky explained they had a permit to be there and the freedom to express how they felt about this law. The officers still took the group into custody. What type of law does this represent?
Military
Civil
Criminal
Constitutional
A man was accused of attacking another man. He was brought into police custody and interrogated for 2 hours. Prior to the interrogation, he was never informed that he had the right to remain silent or to have a lawyer present. During the interrogation, he signed a confession. What type of law does this represent?
Criminal
Constitutional
Civil
Military
What is statutory law?
Law passed by government legislatures
Regulations passed by government agencies
Past decisions made by the Supreme Court
Unwritten laws that have been followed as customs
Rules or Laws that are created through the outcome of former cases.
Common Law
Regulations
Case Law
Statutory Law
What type of law is based on customs and prior legal decisions, and is used in civil cases?
civil law
common law
criminal law
military law
What does 'due process of law' ensure?
Laws are made by a single person.
The government has unlimited power.
Only certain people have the right to a fair trial.
Every person is entitled to fair treatment and a fair trial under law.
What does the 'rule of law' mean?
Everyone must abide by the law, including the government.
Children do not have to follow the law.
Only the ruler has to follow the law.
Laws are suggestions, not requirements.
What principle ensures fairness, predictability, and accountability in society?
Due process of law
Natural rights
Equality of mankind
Rule of law
Which statement describes the impact of the rule of law?
State of nature
Checks and balances
Separation of powers
Transparency of institutions
