WorksheetsReview EOC Civics MGH Test 2024
Total questions: 57
Worksheet time: 29mins
Which weakness of the Articles of Confederation led to Shays' Rebellion?
The Central Government could not regulate trade between the states.
The Central Government could not pass taxes.
The Central government lacked Executive Leadership.
The Central Government could not operate a Court System
The excerpts below are from the U.S. Constitution. Which excerpt reflects the Enlightenment ideas of separation of powers as expressed by Montesquieu?
Excerpt A
Excerpt B
Excerpt C
Excerpt D
This excerpt is from the English Bill of Rights
. . . . [S]uspending the laws or the execution of laws by regal [royal] authority without consent of Parliament is illegal. . . . —English Bill of Rights
Which of the following concepts does the excerpt support?
English citizens had a social contract with their monarch.
English citizens had rights that no monarch could violate.
English citizens should not be prohibited from the free exercise of religion.
English citizens had the right to choose their form of government.
Why did the British Parliament repeal the Stamp Act, which taxed many types of colonial documents?
Colonists dumped British tea into Boston Harbor.
Colonists wrote to King George asking him to repeal the act.
Colonists threatened to declare independence from Britain.
Colonists began boycotting British goods.
Which of the following complaints against the British government was included in the Declaration of Independence?
executing colonists without benefit of a jury trial
requiring colonists to lodge British soldiers in their homes
ordering colonists to move off of lands claimed by Native Americans
forcing colonists to serve in Parliament
The excerpt below is from Article VI of the U.S. Constitution. Which weakness in the Articles of Confederation is addressed in this part of the Constitution?
There was no executive branch to enforce national laws.
The states had more power than the national government.
Laws required the approval of nine states.
There was no national court system.
This excerpt is the Preamble of the U.S. Constitution. Based on the excerpt, what is the meaning of the phrase “form a more perfect Union”?
The government would treat all people fairly and equally under the law.
The government would promote liberty and freedom for all Americans.
The government would bring the states together to act as a single nation for the good of all.
The government would protect citizens from conflict in the country and prevent civil war.
The excerpt below is the Preamble of the U.S. Constitution. Which of the following excerpts from the Constitution supports the intention of the phrase “to form a more perfect Union” in the Preamble?
From Article I: “The House of Representatives shall choose their Speaker and other Officers; and shall have the sole Power of Impeachment."
From Article IV: “New States may be admitted by the Congress into this Union.”
From Article VI: “All Debts contracted and Engagements entered into, before the Adoption of this Constitution, shall be as valid against the United States under this Constitution, as under the Confederation.”
From Article VII: “The Ratification of the Conventions of nine States, shall be sufficient for the Establishment of this Constitution between the States so ratifying the Same.”
The following excerpt is from The Federalist, No. 78. Which of the following principles is being described in this passage?
judicial review
checks and balances
judicial nullification
popular sovereignty
The following excerpt is from The Federalist, No. 47. Which of the following concepts does this passage support?
separation of powers
due process of law
federalism
judicial precedent
This passage is from Article VI of the U.S. Constitution. Which of the following statements is an Anti-Federalist view of this section of the Constitution?
It describes a strong national government better able to preserve civil rights.
It describes unbalanced power between the Senate and the House of Representatives.
It describes how states and their citizens are at the mercy of a powerful national government.
It describes the liberties won during the American Revolution.
What is meant by the term rule of law?
Government is based on the consent of the governed
Elected leaders must follow the law; no one is above the law
Government is limited in power by a constitution or written agreement
People are born with certain basic rights; government may not take them away
What type of law deals with the limits of the government’s power?
criminal
civil
constitutional
military
Which of the following items correctly completes the table?
prepare for work life
protect our health
run the government
learn to collaborate
The list above includes rights that are considered-
transferable
legislated
unalienable
inherited
Which pamphlet published in 1776 aimed to convince American colonists to support becoming independent from England?
Common Sense
Mayflower Compact
English Bill of Rights
Magna Carta
In this cartoon, soldiers are blocking members of different religions from gaining access to a woman who represents the “justice” of the nation. Which principle in the Bill of Rights is illustrated by the topic of this cartoon?
the guarantee of free speech
the prohibition of government censorship
the freedom to protest a law
the prohibition of an official national religion
Which civil liberties protected under the Bill of Rights are being exercised in this photograph?
right to vote, right to health care
freedom of assembly, freedom of speech
right to a speedy trial, right to an education
right to a job, freedom of religion
The excerpt below is from the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Which of the following individuals has incorrectly claimed a constitutional right?
Timothy affixes a bumper sticker to his car that reads “I hate the president.” He says that his First Amendment rights allow him to do this.
Hannah fills her front lawn with campaign signs for the candidate she supports. When her neighbors object, she cites her First Amendment rights.
As a joke, Jason enters a crowded theater and shouts that the building is on fire. He claims that his action is permissible under the First Amendment.
Serena and her friends ask city council for a permit to hold a quiet demonstration about the closing of a neighborhood park, saying that she has a First Amendment right to do so.
During his trial for armed robbery, the judge denies Donald the opportunity to present witnesses who say Donald was with them at the time of the robbery. An appeals court overturns Donald’s conviction, saying that the trial judge had violated Donald’s constitutional rights. Which of the following amendments applies to this case?
First Amendment (freedom of speech)
Second Amendment (right to bear arms)
Fourth Amendment (search and seizure)
Sixth Amendment (due process of law)
How did the Nineteenth Amendment impact the rights of Americans?
t protected the right of women to vote in all national and state elections.
It allowed voters to elect their senators directly.
It eliminated the requirement of poll taxes for national elections.
It set the minimum age for voting at 21.
The excerpt below is from the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Which responsibility of U.S. citizens is easier to fulfill because of this amendment?
Respect the rights of others.
Serve in court.
Be an informed citizen.
Pay taxes.
This excerpt is from the Twenty-fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. How did the passage of this amendment affect the political process in the United States?
It resulted in more low-income people being allowed to vote.
It resulted in more women being allowed to vote.
It permitted people of all economic backgrounds to contribute to political campaigns.
It encouraged more college-age Americans to become involved in politics.
The following are excerpts from the Fifth and Fourteenth Amendments to the U.S. Constitution. Based on the excerpt, which of the following conclusions is accurate?
The Fourteenth Amendment applies to all Americans; the Fifth Amendment had applied only to white landowners.
The meaning of due process changed over the years; the Fourteenth Amendment defined it more clearly
The Fourteenth Amendment prevents states from denying due process; the Fifth Amendment had been applied only to the national government.
The Supreme Court had ruled that the due process clause of the Fifth Amendment was unconstitutional, so the clause needed to be reintroduced into the Constitution.
What was an outcome of the Supreme Court’s 1954 decision in Brown v. Board of Education?
Segregation was lawful as long as blacks and whites were treated equally.
The right of public school students to free speech was strengthened.
States were ordered by the federal government to desegregate public schools.
Separate facilities for blacks and whites were not unconstitutional.
The passage below is taken from a landmark 1966 Supreme Court ruling. What is the name of the ruling from which this passage was taken?
Bush v. Gore
Plessy v. Ferguson
Miranda v. Arizona
Marbury v. Madison
Which important principle was reinforced by the Supreme Court ruling in United States v. Nixon (1974)?
habeas corpus
double jeopardy
separation of powers
the rule of law
Which issue represents a basic agreement between Republicans and Democrats?
Spending on the military should be increased dramatically to protect Americans from terrorism.
Economic growth is an effective means of remedying unemployment.
The U.S. should increase offshore oil drilling to reduce dependence on foreign energy sources.
Taxes should be cut on corporations and wealthy individuals to promote the economy
Which of the following individuals is most qualified to be president of the United States?
Paulina is 34 years old and a U.S. citizen. She earned degrees in civics and law and has held public office since college.
Luther, a U.S. citizen for 40 years, is a master plumber and volunteers at his kids’ elementary school.
Audra is a naturalized citizen of the United States. She teaches high school social studies and geography.
Roman is a U.S. citizen and holds degrees in social studies and political science. He is currently the governor of his state.
This poster is for an imaginary candidate in a recent election. What conclusion can you draw about the candidate’s qualifications?
Jan Smith is not qualified because she has lived in the city too long.
Jan Smith is qualified because she wants to expand the police force.
Jan Smith is not qualified because she wants to improve the economy.
Jan Smith is qualified because she knows about and works in the city.
Which role is the media playing when a newspaper prints an article about a federal judge taking bribes from a criminal organization?
trendsetter
entertainer
agenda setter
watchdog
The following radio advertisement is for a political candidate. Which technique is being used in this radio advertisement?
bias
symbolism
lobbying
propaganda
You live near a block of vacant, run down houses and would like to see city leaders replace them with a park that would benefit your community. Which of the following actions should be your first step in attempting to make this change?
Call the fire station and police about the run-down houses.
Contact your state senator to voice your opinion.
Research what city leaders are planning for your community.
Write a letter to the governor about the problem.
There have been many auto accidents at a busy intersection near your home. Whom should you contact to address the issue?
the mayor or a city council member
your state senator or state representative
a member of the local school board
the U.S. Department of Transportation
Which is an example of citizen participation in an international organization?
taking a tour of NATO headquarters
giving a donation to the International Red Cross
writing a senator about U.S. involvement in Middle East peace negotiations
watching a TV documentary about the United Nations
Which type of government is illustrated in this graphic?
unitary government
confederal government
federal government
direct democracy
What is illustrated by this graphic?
the difference between direct democracy and representative democracy
the difference between confederal and federal systems of government
the difference between federal and unitary systems of government
the difference between unitary and parliamentary systems of government
Which of the following powers can correctly be added to the table?
grant pardons
enforce the laws
veto bills
create an army and navy
This table provides income tax rates for various states and the federal government. What constitutional relationship does the table illustrate?
concurrent powers
enumerated powers
reserved powers
delegated powers
Examine the table about the constitutional amendment process. Which statement would correctly complete the table?
Three-fourths of special state conventions vote to approve the amendment.
The Supreme Court unanimously agrees the proposed amendment is constitutional.
At least two-thirds of voters approve the amendment in a national election.
Three-fourths of state governors vote to approve the amendment.
Which of the following cases are heard in state courts?
most contract disputes, inheritance matters, and most issues involving regulation of trades and professions
bankruptcy matters, disputes between states, and disputes involving citizens of other countries
class action lawsuits, issues involving the U.S. Constitution, and inheritance matters
disputes between states, most contract disputes, and class action lawsuits
What is one key difference between the U.S. Constitution and the Florida constitution?
The U.S. Constitution requires a balanced budget, while the Florida constitution does not.
The U.S. Constitution does not establish public education, while the Florida constitution does.
The U.S. Constitution creates property taxes, while the Florida constitution does not.
The U.S. Constitution has a bill of rights, while the Florida constitution does not.
Examine this table of government services. What conclusion can you draw from the information in the table?
The federal government is more important and powerful than state and local governments.
State government services focus primarily on national safety, national defense, and the general welfare.
Local governments provide more direct services to the people than state and federal governments.
Law enforcement and education are the primary services provided by the federal government.
That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness. —Declaration of Independence
What is the main idea of this paragraph?
When people do not agree with their leaders, they can ask someone else to lead.
Governments must ensure happiness and safety of the people.
If people do not like their form of government, they can change it.
Citizens must continually check to see that their government is working well.
Which statement identifies an important influence of ancient Greece on the founders of the American constitutional republic?
The founders established a representative form of government.
The founders based their laws on ethical ideas of justice.
The founders created a government with a separation of powers.
The founders adopted democratic principles.
The passage below was written by John Adams in his book Defence of the Constitutions of Government of the United States of America (1787).
The republic of Athens, the school mistress of the whole civilized world, for more than a thousand years in arts, eloquence and philosophy ... was for a short period ... the most democratical commonwealth in Greece.
Based on this passage, with which statement about ancient Athens would Adams have agreed?
Its government was based on majority rule.
Its government was based on ethical ideas of justice.
Its government protected individual rights.
Its government was controlled by an all-powerful dictator.
The chart shows the influence of certain democratic principles. Which sentence completes the chart?
A king or queen inherits power.
Citizens elect their own representatives.
Judges are appointed for to serve for life.
An all-powerful President controls the government.
How did the government of ancient Rome differ from that of Athens, a polis in ancient Greece?
The government of the Roman republic relied on citizens serving in its army.
The government of the Roman republic guaranteed individual rights.
The government of the Roman republic had no elected representatives.
The government of the Roman republic had a separation of powers.
The diagram below shows the impact of an important tradition.
Which of the following phrases BEST completes the diagram above?
Voting rights
Separation of Powers
Ethical ideas of justice
Representative government
Which of the following statements identifies an influence of ancient Greece on the founders of the American constitutional republic?
The founders adopted democratic principles
The founders based their laws on ethical ideas of justice
The founders established a representative form of government
The founders created a government with separation of powers
The political cartoon below was created by Benjamin Franklin in 1754.
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Doug: I believe in making laws only when everyone can participate in public decision making. Nicole: I disagree with you; it is best for laws to be made by the people who have been chosen for that purpose.
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Which colonial principle is being discussed?
Which Landmark US Supreme Court Case demonstrated the need for states to provide a lawyer to criminal defendants who cannot afford one?
Marbury v. Madison
Miranda v. Arizona
Gideon v. Wainwright
In re Gault
How can the US Constitution be amended?
the executive branch proposes and the Supreme Court ratifies
the Supreme Court proposes and the executive branch ratifies
2/3 of state legislatures and 3/4 of the Senate
2/3 of both houses of Congress and 3/4 of state legislatures
Which goal of the Preamble is being violated?
ensure domestic tranquility
form a more perfect union
promote the general welfare
provide for the common defense
Which constitutional provision says that the states may not make laws that go against the Constitution?
popular sovereignty
social contract
Elastic Clause
Supremacy Clause
