WorksheetsEOC Bootcamp
Total questions: 90
Worksheet time: 2hrs 38mins
What is the purpose of the International Court of Justice (World Court)?
(SS.7.CG.4.2)
Settle legal issues between countries
Provide economic aid to struggling nations
Try war criminals for crimes against humanity
Provide a place where citizens can sue the government
Which International Organization protects the US and Western Europe with collective security?
(SS.7.CG.4.2)
NATO
United Nations
World Trade Organization
International Court of Justice
Why did President Roosevelt consider December 7, 1941 a "date which will live in infamy"?
(SS.7.CG.4.3)
Terrorists attacked the World Trade Center
Nazi Germany invaded Poland
North Korea attacked South Korea
Japan attacked Peral Harbor
Which of the following is an example of the system of checks and balances?
(SS.7.CG.1.9)
Powers are divided between three branches
The president can veto a bill proposed by congress
Officials are elected for a specific amount of time
Powers are divided between central and regional governments
What is a service provided by local governments to their citizens?
(SS.7.CG.3.13)
Police and fire protection
Issuing drivers licenses
Setting rules for federally elected officials
National defense
They are rights guaranteed in the First Amendment.
They are concessions King John gave to nobles in the Magna Carta.
They are guiding principles in the Mayflower Compact.
They are natural rights listed in the Declaration of Independence.
The legislative branch enforces laws, and the judicial branch strikes laws down.
The legislative branch passes laws, and the judicial branch has the power to enforce the laws.
The legislative branch makes laws, and the judicial branch interprets laws.
The legislative branch cannot check the executive branch, but the judicial branch can.
The United States was leading a UN action.
The United States was attacked by North Vietnam
The United States wanted to destroy terrorist groups in Vietnam.
The United States wanted to help South Vietnam resist communism.
It causes economic downturns and depressions.
It forces America to cooperate with international competitors.
It leads to increased reliance on domestic resources.
It allows other countries a voice in issues that impact America.
What is a two party system?
Two events are scheduled at the same time
This refers to Communism and Socialism
Refers to having third parties and dominant parties
Political system consisting of two major parties, Democrats and Republicans
Who makes the decisions in a communist economy?
The People or Citizens
The Government
Concurrent powers
The federal government has supremacy over state governments.
The federal government follows the lead of state governments.
The federal government shares powers with the state governments.
The federal government sets standards that state governments must follow.
Which power is delegated to the federal government?
conducting elections
establishing courts
taxing citizens
coining money
What is a local law called?
Statute
Act
Ordinance
Amendment
What is considered the first Constitution of the United States?
Declaration of Independence
Articles of Confederation
Treaty of Paris
Under the Articles of Confederation, who had more power?
states
government
Ratification means ...
a vote
a veto
official approval
document of laws
The first part of the Constitution is called the
introversion
preamble
"we the people..."
articles
Which part of the constitution has the bill of rights
the articles
the amendments
the preamble
which part of the constitution outlines the functions of the government, specifically the three branches?
NY Times articles
The articles
The amendments
NY state legislature
The executive branch _____________ the laws
enforces
executes
creates
debates in the House of Representatives
The judicial branch ____________ the laws
makes
marks
adds to
interprets
the sharing of powers between state and federal governments is called
state power
federal power
federalism
sectionalism
Congress has the power to...
Borrow money
collect taxes
regulate trade
declare war
How many votes does all of Congress need to override a presidential veto?
3/5
1/3
1/2
2/3
What is the "Supreme Law of the Land?"
The Declaration of Independence
The Articles of Confederation
Shays' Rebellion
The Constitution
Which documents addressed concerns about a bill of rights not being included in the U.S. Constitution?
The Federalist Papers
The Anti-Federalist Papers
The Mayflower Compact and Common Sense
The Mayflower Compact and the Declaration of Independence
15th Amendment
Right to bear arms
Suffrage (right to vote) for black men
Suffrage (right to vote) for women
Search and seizure, must have search warrant
There are ___ branches of government.
5
4
3
2
There are ___ Representatives who work in the Legislative Branch.
435
100
535
50
The number of Representatives a state has is based on the its ___.
location
economy
population
size
It is ___ that the number of Senators is the same for all states.
true
false
Which list shows Natural Rights?
life, liberty, property
voting, taxes, money
Who influenced Thomas Jefferson in writing about Natural Rights?
Montesquieu
John Locke
Thomas Paine
In which country was the Magna Carta written?
France
Italy
England
U.S.A.
Before the Magna Carta was signed, King John had ______
limited power
a democracy
justice power
absolute power
What are unalienable rights?
Rights that government cannot take away
Rights that government takes away
rights for aliens
Government is needed to promote equality
Forced colonists to give shelter (house) to British soldiers
Sugar Act
Townshend Act
Quartering Act
Housing Act
The Declaration of Independence is most like a what?
Love Letter
Treaty
Break-up letter
Constitution
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 ...
Law of Soil
naturalization
taking a test to prove citizenship
Law of Blood
If someone is born on U.S. soil or land anywhere in the world they are automatically a citizen at birth because of ...
Law of Blood
Law of Soil
naturalization
citizen obligations and responsibilities
The citizen obligation or duty of 18 year old males registering with the Selective Service System reflects on which of the following obligations?
defending the nation
serving on juries
performing community services duties
paying taxes
Someone who is a legal member of a country with certain rights, obligations, and responsibilities is a(n)...
immigrant
citizen
representative
alien
Attending civic meetings, petitioning the government, staying informed, running for office, community service, and voting are examples of citizen...
obligations
requirements
rights
responsibilities
Read more
The right to peacefully assemble...
5th Amendment
2nd Amendment
1st Amendment
8th Amendment
Which amendment gave women the right to vote? It's also called women's suffrage.
24th Amendment
18th Amendment
19th Amendment
15th Amendment
Which amendment did people not have to pay a tax, called a poll tax, in order to vote?
21st Amendment
24th Amendment
20th Amendment
22nd Amendment
What amendment set the national voting age at 18?
26th Amendment
25th Amendment
23rd Amendment
19th Amendment
Which amendment gave all men the right to vote regardless of race or color or whether they had been slaves?
13th Amendment
14th Amendment
19th Amendment
15th Amendment
What is the group of people that represents states of the United States?
Electoral Voters
Election School
Electoral Reps
Electoral College
What is the nickname of the Constitution?
The number 1 rule
The most important rule of the land
The highest law of the land
Rule you must follow
What are the first 3 words of the Constitution?
We are people
We the people
We as people
We are the people
How many articles and amendments are housed in the Constitution?
7 articles
32 amendments
5 articles
18 amendments
7 articles
27 amendments
12 articles
32 amendments
What ship was sunk by the Germans to bring the U.S into the war?
USS Maine
Lusitania
Mayflower
USS Eisenhower
I have a single ruler with absolute power.
Democracy
Autocracy
Oligarchy
Theocracy
In my country, the people are in charge because they can vote.
Democracy
Autocracy
Oligarchy
Theocracy
I have a small group of people ruling my country.
Democracy
Autocracy
Oligarchy
Theocracy
In which form of government does religious law settle disputes and rule the people?
autocracy
monarchy
theocracy
oligarchy
