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Extra Credit EOC Review

Total questions: 179

Worksheet time: 2hrs 43mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Federal System

a)

Strong Central Gov't shares power with states

b)

Strong State Gov'ts

c)

Strong Central Gov't (Centralized Power)

2.

Unitary System

a)

Strong Central Gov't shares power with states

b)

Strong State Gov'ts

c)

Strong Central Gov't (Centralized Power)

3.

Confederal System

a)

Strong Central Gov't shares power with states

b)

Strong State Gov'ts

c)

Strong Central Gov't (Centralized Power)

4.

Makes Laws

a)

Legislative

b)

Executive

c)

Judicial

5.

Makes Federal Laws

a)

Congress

b)

President

c)

U.S. Supreme Court

6.

U.S. Congress; Florida State Legislature; City Councils

a)

Legislative

b)

Executive

c)

Judicial

7.

Enforces Laws

a)

Legislative

b)

Executive

c)

Judicial

8.

Enforces Laws

a)

Legislative

b)

Executive

c)

Judicial

9.

President; Governor; Mayor

a)

Legislative

b)

Executive

c)

Judicial

10.

Interprets Laws

a)

Legislative

b)

Executive

c)

Judicial

11.

U.S. Supreme Court; Florida Supreme Court; County Courts

a)

Legislative

b)

Executive

c)

Judicial

12.

Power of the Supreme Court to declare actions of the other two branches unconstitutional. Established by Marbury vs. Madison.

a)

Impeachment

b)

Veto

c)

Judicial Review

13.

Power of Congress to remove the President, federal judges, and justices from office for bad behavior.

a)

Impeachment

b)

Veto

c)

Judicial Review

14.

The men who fought the war for independence from Great Britain and helped build the framework for the United States Gov't.

a)

Framers/Founding Fathers

b)

Sons of Liberty

c)

Loyalists

d)

Minute Men

15.

The men who fought the war for independence from Great Britain and helped build the framework for the United States Gov't.

a)

Framers/Founding Fathers

b)

Sons of Liberty

c)

Loyalists

d)

Minute Men

16.

Which of the following best describes a system where the central government holds significant power over smaller political units?

a)

Unitary system

b)

Confederal system

c)

Federal system

17.

In this type of government there are different classes: wealthy, middle and poor.

a)

Communist

b)

Capitalist

18.
What is an Autocracy?
a)
When one person has full control of the government.
b)
When multiple people control the government.
c)
When the people have control of the government.
d)
When a confederation takes over the government.
19.

Which of the following is Communism

a)

The government controls industry

b)

The people vote

c)

The king makes laws

d)

Business is owned by private companies

20.

a political ideology focused on building a socioeconomic order without social classes, without money and without a governing body.

a)

Communism

b)

Totalitarianism

c)

Democracy

d)

Theocracy

21.

Vote needed in Congress to override a President's veto?

a)

1/2

b)

Unanimous

c)

3/4

d)

2/3

22.

Ratifies (approves) treaties made the President

a)

Senate

b)

House of Representatives

23.

Confirms Presidents Appointments to jobs (Ambassadors, other public Ministers and Consuls, Judges of the Supreme Court, and all other Officers of the United States)

a)

Senate

b)

House of Representatives

24.

Tax Bills must start here

a)

Senate

b)

House of Representatives

25.

Protects against unreasonable search and seizure

a)

3rd Amendment

b)

4th Amendment

c)

5th Amendment

d)

6th Amendment

26.

Protects against self-incrimination (right to REMAIN SILENT)

a)

3rd Amendment

b)

4th Amendment

c)

5th Amendment

d)

6th Amendment

27.

Protects due process rights (rights in a criminal trial)

a)

3rd Amendment

b)

4th Amendment

c)

5th Amendment

d)

6th Amendment

28.

Name for powers that belong to state gov'ts only:

a)

Enumerated

b)

Concurrent

c)

Reserved

d)

Delegated

29.

Name for powers that are shared by both the Central and States govts:

a)

Enumerated

b)

Concurrent

c)

Reserved

d)

Delegated

30.

Agreement between the people and their government: John Locke's idea

a)

Eminent Domain

b)

Double Jeopardy

c)

Social Contract

d)

Separation of Powers

31.

Document used by the American Colonists to formally declare separation of Great Britain

a)

Declaration of Independence

b)

U.S. Constitution

c)

Bill of Rights

d)

Magna Carta

32.

Document ratified in 1788 that established a Federal System of gov't in the United States

a)

U.S. Constitution

b)

Articles of Confederation

33.

Representative Democracy/Republic

a)

People vote directly on all laws that affect the country

b)

People vote for Representatives who make decisions on their behalf

c)

A king or queen rules with unlimited power

34.

A form of government in which religious authorities rule in the name of a god or deity

a)
Oligarchy
b)
Theocracy
c)
Monarchy
d)
Democracy
35.

Congress passes a law but the President vetoes it.

a)

Separation of Powers

b)

Checks and Balances

36.

Congress passes a law and the President directs an Administrative Agency to enforce it.

a)

Separation of Powers

b)

Checks and Balances

37.

The President chooses a new Supreme Court Justice, but the Senate rejects the appointment.

a)

Separation of Powers

b)

Checks and Balances

38.

The Supreme Court declares an executive order unconstitutional.

a)

Separation of Powers

b)

Checks and Balances

39.

Supreme Court Decision: Student speech can be limited in school.

a)

Hazelwood vs. Kuhlmeier

b)

In re Gault

c)

Gideon vs. Wainwright

d)

Miranda vs. Arizona

40.

Supreme Court Decision: People accused of crimes must be given a public defender (lawyer) if they cannot afford one.

a)

Hazelwood vs. Kuhlmeier

b)

In re Gault

c)

Gideon vs. Wainwright

d)

Miranda vs. Arizona

41.

Supreme Court Decision: People who are arrested must be told their 5th Amendment right to remain silent (protect against self-incrimination)

a)

Hazelwood vs. Kuhlmeier

b)

In re Gault

c)

Gideon vs. Wainwright

d)

Miranda vs. Arizona

42.

Supreme Court Decision: Juveniles who are accused of committing crimes have the same due process rights as adults.

a)

Hazelwood vs. Kuhlmeier

b)

In re Gault

c)

Gideon vs. Wainwright

d)

Miranda vs. Arizona

43.

U.S. Congress

a)

Executive

b)

Judicial

c)

Legislative

44.

Which of the following chooses the President of the United States?

a)

The popular vote

b)

The electoral college

45.

What does Uncle Sam symbolize?

a)

The Electoral College

b)

The United States of America

c)

The U.S. Congress

d)

U.S. Presidents

46.

How is this poster of Uncle Sam from World War I an example of Propaganda?

a)

It is using Uncle Sam to represent the United States

b)

It has favor for or against someone/something

c)

It is trying to get you to feel something/do something

47.

If a federal tax bill is introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives and passes with a majority (51% or more) vote, where will it go next?

a)

The President's desk

b)

The U.S. Senate

48.

If a federal tax bill is introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives and passes with a majority (51% or more) vote, where will it go next?

a)

The President's desk

b)

The U.S. Senate

49.

Economic System:

  • -Gov't owns some industries

  • -Gov't provides many services for free

  • - Citizens pay high taxes

a)

Socialism

b)

Capitalism

c)

Communism

50.

"____________________ refers to the constitutional requirement that when the government acts in such a way that denies a citizen of life, liberty, or property, the person must be given notice, the opportunity to be heard, and a decision by a neutral decision-maker."

a)

Eminent Domain

b)

Double Jeopardy

c)

Peaceful Assembly

d)

Due Process

51.

Supreme Court Decision: President's actions must align with the rule of law

a)

U.S. vs. Nixon

b)

Dred Scott vs. Sanford

c)

Plessy vs. Ferguson

d)

Brown vs. Board of Education

52.

Supreme Court Decision: Racial segregation was constitutional so long as facilities were "separate but equal"

a)

U.S. vs. Nixon

b)

Dred Scott vs. Sanford

c)

Plessy vs. Ferguson

d)

Brown vs. Board of Education

53.

Supreme Court Decision: Separate is NOT Equal! Racial segregation was unconstitutional (Segregation denies equal protection under the 14th Amendment)

a)

U.S. vs. Nixon

b)

Dred Scott vs. Sanford

c)

Plessy vs. Ferguson

d)

Brown vs. Board of Education

54.

Age requirement to be a U.S. Senator?

a)

30

b)

25

c)

21

d)

18

55.

Judeo Christian Idea: Justice

a)

The Declaration of Independence states “all men are created equal.”

b)

All laws in the U.S. have to be fair and applied equally to everyone

c)

Laws are in place to punish people for wrongful actions.

56.

Judeo Christian Idea: Individual Worth

a)

The Declaration of Independence states “all men are created equal.”

b)

All laws in the U.S. have to be fair and applied equally to everyone

c)

Laws are in place to punish people for wrongful actions.

57.

Judeo Christian Idea: Personal Responsibility

a)

The Declaration of Independence states “all men are created equal.”

b)

All laws in the U.S. have to be fair and applied equally to everyone, no matter who you are.

c)

People are responsible for their own actions and laws are in place to punish people for wrongful actions.

58.

Double Jeopardy (5th Amendment)

a)

Right to remain silent to protect against self-incrimination

b)

Legal procedures required for a fair trial

c)

Property Rights; Gov't must pay fair market

d)

Cannot be charged twice for the same exact crime

59.

Eminent Domain (5th Amendment)

a)

Right to remain silent to protect against self-incrimination

b)

Legal procedures required for a fair trial

c)

Property Rights; Gov't must pay fair market

d)

Cannot be charged twice for the same exact crime

60.

Due Process (5th Amendment)

a)

Right to remain silent to protect against self-incrimination

b)

Legal procedures required for a fair trial

c)

Property Rights; Gov't must pay fair market

d)

Cannot be charged twice for the same exact crime

61.

Autocracy

a)

One (1) person holds gov't power

b)

A few people hold gov't power

c)

The people hold gov't power

62.

Collecting taxes.

a)

Concurrent (shared) power

b)

Reserved (state) power

c)

Delegated (federal) power

63.

Establishing courts.

a)

Concurrent (shared) power

b)

Reserved (state) power

c)

Delegated (federal) power

64.

Conducts elections.

a)

Concurrent (shared) power

b)

Reserved (state) power

c)

Delegated (federal) power

65.

Declare war.

a)

Concurrent (shared) power

b)

Reserved (state) power

c)

Delegated (federal) power

66.

Negotiate treaties.

a)

Concurrent (shared) power

b)

Reserved (state) power

c)

Delegated (federal) power

67.

Coin and print money.

a)

Concurrent (shared) power

b)

Reserved (state) power

c)

Delegated (federal) power

68.

Law of Soil

a)

Born with US Citizenship - based on location; Born in a US state, territory, military base

b)

Born with US Citizenship - based on parent(s)

69.
The senate is a part of the___________ branch of the government. 
a)
Legislative 
b)
Executive
c)
Judicial
70.

Which is the highest court in the land?

a)

Cabinet

b)

The Supreme Court

c)

Congress

d)

My house

71.

In which branch of government are ALL members appointed rather than elected?

a)

Legislative

b)

Executive

c)

Judicial

72.
Which branch of government do judges represent?
a)
Judicial Branch
b)
Tree Branch
c)
Legislative Branch
d)
Executive Branch
73.

What is the Judicial Branch made up of?

a)

members of Congress

b)

the nation’s Court system

c)

the President & Vice President

d)

citizens

74.

This branch can veto legislation.

a)

Legislative

b)

Executive

c)

Judicial

75.

Government is divided into a national, state, and local government.

a)

Limited Government

b)

Federalism

c)

Federal

d)

Separation of Powers

76.

What are the three LEVELS of government?

a)

national, state, district court

b)

local, state, school district

c)

executive, legislative, judicial

d)

national, state, local (city and county)

77.
“At least twice a week there is a traffic accident on the corner of my school which is located in the city of Pretty Springs. The school would like a new traffic light to be installed at the dangerous intersection.
”What level of government should handle this issue?
a)
the school board
b)
the local level
c)
the state level
d)
the federal level
78.

Which of the following is NOT a power granted to the Federal Government?

a)

Maintaining an Army

b)

Handling trade with other countries

c)

Printing Money

d)

Issuing drivers' licenses

79.
Benchmark: SS.7.C.1.2 Complexity: DOK1
Which idea is from the Magna Carta?
a)
The people should be completely free from the government.
b)
The people should support a strong central government.
c)
The government should give people a fair and speedy trial.
d)
The government should have unlimited power to tax.
80.
Benchmark: SS.7.C.1.2 Complexity: DOK2
Thomas Paine mainly wrote Common Sense to
a)
Demand limited government
b)
Convince people to create self-government
c)
Illustrate the king’s oppression
d)
Expand the rights of the people
81.
Benchmark: SS.7.C.1.1 Complexity: DOK2
Which statement completes the diagram?
a)
It is the role of government to determine natural rights.
b)
It is the role of government to protect natural rights.
c)
People establish natural rights.
d)
People possess natural rights.  
82.
Benchmark: SS.7.C.1.2 Complexity: DOK3
“To secure these rights, Governments are instituted among men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed.”
Which Enlightenment idea is expressed in this statement?
a)
Montesquieu’s theory of separation of power
b)
Montesquieu’s theory of Divine Right
c)
John Locke’s idea of government needing a strong leader
d)
John Locke’s idea of the social contract
83.
Benchmark: SS.7.C.1.2 Complexity: DOK2
Which phrase completes the diagram?
a)
Separation of powers
b)
Individual rights
c)
Economic freedom
d)
Self-government
84.

What is it called when three branches of government have their own distinct powers?

a)

checks and balances

b)

separation of powers

c)

natural law

d)

consent of the governed

85.

Which Enlightenment thinker had the idea of checks and balances and separation of powers?

a)

John Locke

b)

Baron de Montesquieu

86.
Which Enlightenment idea is represented by the image?
a)
Separation of powers
b)
Checks and balances
c)
Social contract
d)
Natural law
87.

Any government leader cannot get away with breaking a law because of ...

a)

Principles of Government

b)

Self-Government

c)

Military Law

d)

Rule of Law

88.

What was a pamphlet published by Thomas Paine in 1776 to convince the American colonists to support becoming independent from England?

a)

English Bill of Rights

b)

Common Sense

c)

Magna Carta

d)

Mayflower Compact

89.

What was the government document written in 1215 that limited the power of the king of England (limited monarchy) and protected the rights of the nobility?

a)

Magna Carta

b)

English Bill of Rights

c)

Mayflower Compact

d)

Declaration of Independence

90.

Which of the following principles is established in the Magna Carta?

a)

right to bear arms

b)

self-government

c)

free speech

d)

trial by jury

91.

Which is the principle that there is an agreement between society and the government?

a)

Magna Carta

b)

Common Sense

c)

Mayflower Compact

d)

Social Contract

92.

Which one included free speech and the right to bear arms?

a)

English Bill of Rights

b)

Magna Carta

c)

The Enlightenment

d)

Mayflower Compact

93.
How does rule of law affect U.S. government officials and institutions? 
a)
It requires government officials and institutions to create new laws. 
b)
It holds government officials and institutions accountable to the law.
c)
C. It ensures government officials and institutions are exempt from laws.
d)
It prevents government officials and institutions from making their work public. 
94.
The statement below is from the English Bill of Rights, 1689.
That excessive bail ought not to be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual
punishment inflicted...
Which purpose of government can be traced to these statements?
a)
Establish justice
b)
Promote the general welfare
c)
Provide for the common defense
d)
Ensure domestic tranquility
95.

Which is an influence both Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome had on the American

government?

a)

a polis

b)

civic participation

c)

a written constitution

d)

separation of powers

96.

The proverb below comes from the Judeo-Christian tradition.

"Do not withhold good from those who deserve it, when it is in your power to act."

Which ethical idea is described in the proverb?

a)

justice

b)

rule of law

c)

sovereignty

d)

republicanism

97.

Which Judeo-Christian idea relates to having fair laws and encourages rewarding people who do good deeds?

a)

Personal Responsibility

b)

Rule of Law

c)

Justice

d)

Individual Worth

98.

The table below shows a relationship between historical documents and their impacts.

Which idea completes the diagram?

a)

Rule of Law

b)

Individual Rights

c)

Self-Government

d)

Declaring Independence

99.

What characteristic of the U.S. government was developed from the idea that no single branch of government should hold all authority? 

a)

rule of law

b)

natural law

c)

separation of powers

d)

social contract

100.

The newspaper headline below is from a historical event (1984). 

Which Enlightenment idea does this newspaper represent? 

a)

rule of law

b)

natural law

c)

social contract

d)

separation of powers

101.

The quote below is from an Enlightenment thinker. 

“There is as yet no liberty if the power of judging be not separated from legislative power and the executive power.” - Montesquieu

Based on the quote, which example would the Enlightenment thinker support?


a)

A ruler that has unlimited power. 


b)

A few rulers that unequally divide power. 


c)

Multiple branches of government with unlimited power.

d)

Multiple branches of government that equally divide power.

102.

What is the name of the idea that the government must give fair legal procedures to any citizens accused of committing a crime?

a)

Social Contract

b)

Limited Government

c)

Due Process

d)

Self-Government

103.

According to John Locke's Social Contract theory, who does the government get its power from? In other words, who approval does the gov't need in order to have power?

a)

The Rich

b)

The Legislative Branch

c)

The Political Parties

d)

The People

104.

According to John Locke's Social Contract theory, who does the government get its power from? In other words, who approval does the gov't need in order to have power?

a)

The Rich

b)

The Legislative Branch

c)

The Political Parties

d)

The People

105.

What was the main weakness of the Articles of Confederation?

a)

the federal government was too weak

b)

It had no legislative branch

c)

The judicial was too powerful

d)

The executive was too powerful

106.
A weakness of the Articles of Confederation is that it had __________ . 
a)
only an executive branch
b)
only a legislative branch
c)
only a judicial branch
d)
an executive and legislative branch
107.
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
108.
Who had more power under the Articles of Confederation?
a)
Federal Government
b)
State Governments
c)
Individual people
d)
States with larger populations
109.

Use the table to answer the question.

Weaknesses in the Articles of Confederation

Weakness

No power to enforce laws

No executive branch

No judicial branch

How did these weaknesses impact the writing of the Constitution?

a)

The Founding Fathers gave Congress the power to legislate.

b)

The Founding Fathers created a government with three branches.

c)

The Founding Fathers gave the states the power to interpret national laws?

d)

The Founding Fathers created the office of president to settle disputes.

110.
Anti-Federalists preferred a strong ____________ government.
a)
National
b)
State
c)
Central
d)
Republican
111.
What was the position of the group known as the Federalists?
a)
they supported a new Constitution
b)
they questioned the justice of slavery
c)
the feared the power of the national government
d)
the believed that states should have equal representation
112.
Daniel Shays' rebellion showed that:
a)
the government under the Articles of Confederation could not keep control of its citizens
b)
the government should be able to defend our citizens from Great Britain again
c)
the government needs to protect the citizens from Native American attacks
113.
What is the name of the first written plan of government for the newly independent U.S.A.?
a)
Constitution
b)
Treaty of Paris
c)
Declaration of Independence
d)
Articles of Confederation
114.
One weakness of the Articles Of Confederation was that it lacked which 2 branches of government?
a)
Legislative & Executive
b)
Executive & Judicial
c)
Judicial & Legislative
d)
Executive & Oak
115.
Under the Articles of Confederation Congress could only pass a law if ____________ out 13 states agreed. 
a)
13
b)
8
c)
9
d)
10
116.
Which weakness of the Articles of Confederation led to Shays’s Rebellion?  
a)
The national government lacked the power to tax. 
b)
The national government lacked the power to regulate trade.
c)
The national government lacked central leadership. 
d)
The national government lacked a national court system. 
117.

The ___________ are for the ratification (approval) of the U.S Constitution.

a)

Federalists

b)

Anti-Federalists

c)

Whiggs

d)

Representatives

118.

The ___________ are NOT for the ratification (approval) of the U.S Constitution.

a)

Anti-Federalists.

b)

Federalists.

c)

Whiggs.

d)

Supreme Court Justices.

119.

Anti-Federalists were in favor of:

a)

States Rights and the protection of individual rights.

b)

A strong Central Government.

c)

A Monarchy (King & Queen) to rule over the country.

d)

a powerful National Government

120.

How did the Federalists and Anti-Federalists "compromise" to ratify (approve) the U.S Constitution?

a)

The added the Bill of Rights (First 10 Amendments)

b)

They outlawed cruel and unusual punishment.

c)

Ensured due process of the law.

d)

The Federalists threatened the Anti-Federalists to war.

121.
Who would say: The President created by the Constitution is really just a king.
a)
Federalists
b)
Anti-Federalists
122.

Read the scenario below:

"The U.S. Supreme Court declared a law unconstitutional."

What constitutional principle is being demonstrated?

a)

Checks and Balances

b)

Separation of Powers

c)

Individual Rights

d)

Self-Government

123.

Which is an important task of administrative agencies, which are part of the Executive Branch?

a)

making detailed regulations (rules)

b)

determining constitutional issues

124.

The passage below is from a speech by President George W. Bush on March 19, 2003.

"On my orders, coalition forces began striking selected

targets of military importance..."

What constitutional power justifies the actions described in the passage?

a)

Chief Legislator

b)

Negotiator-in-Chief

c)

Commander-in-Chief

d)

Head of Party

125.

What is the FIRST step in the lawmaking process?

a)

A bill is proposed by a citizen, a special interest group, or a legislator.

b)

The bill goes to the President's desk for signature.

c)

The bill goes for a floor vote.

126.

What was the Supreme Court's decision in the Dred Scott case?

a)

That slavery diminished the national character.

b)

That African American rights were protected by the Constitution.

c)

That African Americans did not have the right to sue in federal court because they were not citizens

d)

That slavery should be abolished by executive order

127.

15th Amendment

a)

Right to bear arms

b)

Suffrage (right to vote) for black men

c)

Suffrage (right to vote) for women

d)

Search and seizure, must have search warrant

128.

19th Amendment

a)

Right to bear arms

b)

Suffrage (right to vote) for black men

c)

Suffrage (right to vote) for women

d)

Search and seizure, must have search warrant

129.

Abolished poll taxes

a)

24th Amendment

b)

26th Amendment

c)

21st Amendment

d)

19th Amendment

130.

Lowered the voting age to 18

a)

24th Amendment

b)

26th Amendment

c)

21st Amendment

d)

19th Amendment

131.

Preamble: "We the people..."

a)

People are the source of the Gov'ts power

b)

Keep peace inside the United States

c)

Gov't works to keep people healthy, happy, and prosperous

d)

Create courts to settle disputes and establish fair laws

132.

The Judicial Branches (courts) interpret the laws and...

a)

Maintains the U.S. army and navy

b)

Impeaches gov't officials

c)

Overseeing administrative agencies

d)

Settles disputes

133.

Hire lobbyists to influence lawmakers.

a)

PAC's

b)

Interest Groups

c)

Political Parties

d)

Third Parties

134.

Acts as a watchdog and exposes government corruption

a)

The Media

b)

Individuals

c)

Political Action Committees

d)

Interest Groups

135.

What international conflict does this political cartoon refer to?

a)

The Cuban Missile Crisis

b)

The Bay of Pigs Invasion

c)

Vietnam War

d)

Korean War

136.

Which international conflict does this political cartoon refer to?

a)

The War of 1812

b)

The Bay of Pigs Invasion

c)

The Spanish-American War

d)

The Iranian Hostage Crisis

137.

Which amendment protects the right to bear arms?

a)

1st Amendment

b)

2nd Amendment

c)

4th Amendment

d)

8th Amendment

138.

Which branch of government is responsible for enforcing laws?

a)

Legislative

b)

Executive

c)

Judicial

139.

What principle is demonstrated when the President can veto a bill passed by Congress?

a)

Separation of Powers

b)

Checks and Balances

c)

Federalism

140.

What issue prompted the formation of the Republican Party?

a)

manifest destiny

b)

westward expansion

c)

women's suffrage

d)

slavery

141.

Political Action Committee (PAC)

a)

an organization of people that tries to get their members elected to office

b)

a group whose purpose is to raise money for campaigns

c)

an organization of people who try to register new voters

142.

Why did the Founding Fathers create the Electoral College system?

a)

to make sure those elected were qualified

b)

to create a college to educate people on voting

c)

to ensure that every vote counted equally

143.

How does media bias impact the public?

a)

It encourages the use of mudslinging

b)

It leads to increased use of social media

c)

It creates more accurate polling results

d)

It influences individual opinions and beliefs

144.

Public Policy

a)

  1. government actions designed to achieve certain goals

b)

  1. information about government that is made available to the public

c)

  1. the body of laws that have been decided by court cases

145.

National Interest

a)

  1. issues with other nations that are often addressed with foreign policy

b)

  1. what is best for the nation and its people as a whole

c)

information about the activities and intentions of other nations

d)

  1. concerns with a nation that are often addressed with domestic policy

146.

What is an example of a humanitarian effort in another nation?

a)

  1. sending troops to protect an ethic minority that is being killed

b)

  1. refusing to trade with a nation that denies human rights to its citizens

c)

  1. persuading a country to sign a trade agreement

d)

  1. sending food and medicine to a nation that experienced an earthquake

147.

What was the primary reason for U.S. involvement in the Korean and Vietnam Wars?

a)

  1. Fighting against Communism

b)

Stop terrorism

c)

Gain more territory in Asia

d)

Spread Capitalism

148.

Which conflict involved the United States removing Saddam Hussein from power and searching for weapons of mass destruction?

a)

First Gulf War

b)

War on Terror

c)

Second Gulf War

d)

Iranian Hostage Crisis

149.

Citizens Obligations

a)

Things citizens MUST do

b)

Things citizens SHOULD do for the Common Good

150.

Citizens Responsibility

a)

Things citizens MUST do

b)

Things citizens SHOULD do for the Common Good

151.

Jury Duty

a)

Obligation (MUST do)

b)

Responsibility (SHOULD do)

152.

Paying Taxes

a)

Obligation (MUST do)

b)

Responsibility (SHOULD do)

153.

Petitioning the government (asking for change)

a)

Obligation (MUST do)

b)

Responsibility (SHOULD do)

154.

Appeal

a)

the subject matter over which a court may exercise authority; also, a court’s power to hear a case

b)

a judgment issued by a court, usually after a hearing

c)

To ask a higher court to review a decision made by a lower court for errors

155.

Case Law

a)

the body of laws based on customs and previous legal decisions, created by judges

b)

the body of laws based on the outcome of previous court cases

c)

the body of laws based on the U.S. Constitution and interpretations of it

d)

the body of laws that regulates the behavior of people, defines crimes, and provides punishments for criminal acts

156.

Criminal Law

a)

the body of laws based on customs and previous legal decisions, created by judges

b)

the body of laws based on the outcome of previous court cases

c)

the body of laws based on the U.S. Constitution and interpretations of it

d)

the body of laws that regulates the behavior of people, defines crimes, and provides punishments for criminal acts

157.

Common Law

a)

the body of laws based on customs and previous legal decisions, created by judges

b)

the body of laws based on the outcome of previous court cases

c)

the body of laws based on the U.S. Constitution and interpretations of it

d)

the body of laws that regulates the behavior of people, defines crimes, and provides punishments for criminal acts

158.

Constitutional Law

a)

the body of laws based on customs and previous legal decisions, created by judges

b)

the body of laws based on the outcome of previous court cases

c)

the body of laws based on the U.S. Constitution and interpretations of it

d)

the body of laws that regulates the behavior of people, defines crimes, and provides punishments for criminal acts

159.

a universal set of moral principles believed to come from humans’ basic sense of right and wrong; can be applied to any culture or system of justice

a)

Natural Law

b)

Natural Rights

c)

Civil Liberties

d)

Equal Protection

160.

a Fourteenth Amendment protection that prohibits states from denying due process or rights to individuals

a)

Natural Law

b)

Natural Rights

c)

Civil Liberties

d)

Equal Protection

161.

statements, usually made under oath, suggesting that the person speaking is guilty of a crime

a)

Self-incrimination

b)

Slander

c)

Libel

162.

conduct that conveys a message without spoken words

a)

Civics Participation

b)

Natural Rights

c)

Eminent Domain

d)

Symbolic Speech

163.

the art and practice of managing communication and relationships between nations

a)

Globalization

b)

Diplomacy

c)

Foreign Affairs

d)

Foreign Policy

164.

Read the requirements and determine which gov't office it's describing:

  • - Be at least 30 years old

  • - US Citizen at least 9 years

  • - Live in the state you will represent

a)

U.S. Senate

b)

President

c)

FL Senate/Fl House of Reps

d)

U.S. House of Representatives

165.

Read the requirements and determine which gov't office it's describing:

  • - Be at least 25 years old

  • - US Citizen at least 7 years

  • - Live in the state you will represent

a)

U.S. Senate

b)

President

c)

FL Senate/Fl House of Reps

d)

U.S. House of Representatives

166.

Read the requirements and determine which gov't office it's describing:

  • - Be at least 35 years old

  • - Natural Born Citizen (Born with US Citizenship)

  • - Live US at least 14 years

a)

U.S. Senate

b)

President

c)

FL Senate/Fl House of Reps

d)

U.S. House of Representatives

167.

Read the requirements and determine which gov't office it's describing:

  • - Be at least 21 years old

  • - Live in Florida for at least 2 years

  • - Live in the district they will represent

a)

U.S. Senate

b)

President

c)

FL Senate/FL House of Reps

d)

U.S. House of Representatives

168.

Tyranny

a)

Gov't with fair, just laws

b)

Cruel and oppressive Gov't

c)

Gov't that is run by the will of the people

d)

Gov't that is led by elected representatives

169.

Gov't power is centralized (held by the central gov't)

a)

Federal

b)

Confederal

c)

Unitary

170.

Identify the autocracy (one person in charge)

a)

Direct Democracy

b)

Representative Democracy

c)

Dictatorship

d)

Oligarchy

171.

Who holds gov't power in an oligarchy?

a)

The people

b)

One person

c)

A small group

172.

How does the President influence the Supreme Court?

a)

The President can veto Supreme Court decisions

b)

The President can impeach Supreme Court Justices for bad behavior

c)

The President appoints (chooses) Supreme Court Justices

173.

International Conflict: Caused by the British kidnapping American sailors (impressment)

a)

War of 1812

b)

Spanish-American War

c)

Bay of Pigs Invasion

174.

Event that helped Americans realize the Articles of Confederation were too weak (Angry Farmers)

a)

Shay's Rebellion

b)

Lexington and Concord

c)

Battle of Bunker Hill

175.

Constitutional principle: Powers of Congress can "stretch" (like a rubberband) - AKA Necessary and Proper Clause

a)

Enumeration Clause

b)

Elastic Clause

c)

10th Amendment

176.

Congress

a)

Legislative - Makes Laws

b)

Executive - Enforces Laws

c)

Judicial - Interprets Laws

177.

America's Original Constitution - Created Confederal System with strong states, didn't give enough power to the central government

a)

US Constitution

b)

Iroquois Confederation

c)

Articles of Confederation

178.

10th Amendment

a)

Guarantees due process

b)

Protects against cruel/unusual punishment

c)

Reserves powers for the state gov'ts

d)

Protects people's rights that are not written down

179.

International Conflict: US joined this war after Japan attacked a US naval base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii

a)

World War I

b)

World War II

c)

Korean War

d)

Vietnam War

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