WorksheetsFL EOC Civics
Total questions: 51
Worksheet time: 5hrs 29mins
What was the impact of Baron Montesquieu’s writings on the Founding Fathers?
Representative Government
Separation of Powers
Social Contract
Trial by Jury
Based on this passage, which constitutional principle does Madison describe?
(one branch stopping another branch)
Checks and Balances
Popular Sovereignty
Seperation of powers
Judicial Review
Which documents addressed colonial concerns about English policies?
Declaration of Independence
Mayflower Compact
U.S. Constitution
Bill of Rights
Which is a requirement for a person to become a naturalized U.S. citizen?
Marrying a U.S. citizen and having a child with that person
Being a legal resident of the U.S. for at least five years
Gaining employment in the U.S. for at least five years
Reaching age eighteen while living in the U.S. capital
Which is one of the five freedoms protected by the 1st Amendment?
Freedom of speech
Freedom from self-incrimination
Freedom from unreasonable search and seizure
Freedom from cruel and unnatural punishments
Which statement best defines "due process" of law?
Decisions affecting individuals are made by jury of peers
procedures used to enforce the law are fair and reasonable
People have rights that can only be taken away in emergencies
Gov't decisions affecting individuals are made in secret
What was the impact of the passage of this amendment to the U.S. Constitution and politics?
Women were allowed to vote in elections in all states
Citizens aged 18 to 21 were allowed to now vote in elections
Those who couldn't afford to pay poll taxes could still vote
Hotels/Restaurants could not practice discrimination to vets
What was the main purpose for the Bill of Rights?
to establish a republican government in America
to guarantee individuals freedoms and rights
to announce the reasons for separating from Great Britain
to establish a stronger central government in the US
Which one describes the significance of the Supreme Court's decision in Miranda v. Arizona?
Southern states could not longer maintain segregated schools
States couldn't have racial quotas for affirmative programs
An attorney would be given to individual accused of a crime
Suspects must be told their rights during an arrest such as the right to remain silent
Which of these rights from the Bill of Rights helps people accused of crimes?
the right bear arms for self-defense
the right to have a lawyer if you cannot afford one
the right not have troops quartered in one's house
he right to petition government for a redress of grievances
Which statement identifies the significance of the decision in Brown v. Board of Education?
It overturned racial segregation in public schools
It overturned the earlier decision of Gideon v. Wainwright
It upheld state laws requiring the payment of poll taxes
It upheld state laws requiring racial segregation
Which is a benefit of the rule of law?
Bureaucratic government procedures are reduced
Government decisions are based on the will of the majority
Government officials can act in their own instincts in emergencies
Citizens are protected from abusive governments
What is the best definition of "bail" in this amendment?
money paid as punishment for a crime
money paid to obtain special privileges for a prison inmate
money that someone convicted for a crime pays to reduce jail time
paying money to stay out of jail while waiting for a trial
Which statement completes the diagram?
joining a military service
obtaining a driver's license
becoming a naturalized citizen
receiving a social security card
Based on the table, what could be predicted about the impact of permanent residents on the government?
seeking citizenship by law of soil would decline
seeking citizenship by law of blood would increase
seeking naturalization affected by elections of Congress members
seeking naturalization affected by elections for governor
Which part of the U.S. Constitution states the six purposes of government?
Bill of Rights
Article IV
Preamble
Article I
What sets up the executive branch?
Article I (1)
Article II (2)
Article III (3)
The Bill of Rights
What sets up the judicial branch?
Article I (1)
Article II (2)
Article III (3)
The Bill of Rights
The branch of government that enforces, carries out, the law.
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
The branch of government that reviews and interprets laws to determine whether they are fair or unfair.
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of Florida's governor?
Signing bills into law
Serving as commander-in-chief of the state's military force.
Appointing judges to the state's supreme court
Approving state budgets and spending
Which of the following is a power of the Florida legislature?
A) Vetoing bills passed by the governor
B) Declaring executive orders unconstitutional
C) Approving appointments to the state's executive branch
D) Impeaching state judges for misconduct
What is the function of the Florida Cabinet?
A) To serve as advisors to the governor
B) To enforce state laws and regulations
C) To oversee the state's court system
D) To manage the state's public education system
How long do justices serve on the Florida Supreme Court?
A) 6 years
B) 8 years
C) 10 years
D) Until they retire
Peter Brown has lived in his home since he was a child. Now the department of parks and recreation wants to tear down his neighborhood to build a park. A government official comes to visit Peter and offers to buy the house from him. Peter refuses. The official says that the government will now seize the property under the constitutional power of "eminent domain." According to the U.S. Constitution, under what circumstances would Peter win his fight to keep his home?
If Peter could prove that he had paid the full price of the house already
If Peter was born as a citizen of the United States, not a naturalized citizen or resident
If the government did not make a reasonable effort to build the park in an uninhabited area
If the government did not offer him fair market price for his home
Ben was prosecuted and convicted in state court for speaking out publicly against the governor. During his trial, he was denied the counsel of a lawyer. Two years later, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned his conviction, explaining that the state had not guaranteed Ben’s constitutional rights. Which amendments apply to this case?
Amendment I (free speech) and Amendment VI (due process)
Amendment I (free press) and Amendment IV (search and seizure)
Amendment IX (unenumerated rights) and Amendment VI (due process)
Amendment IX(unenumerated rights) and Amendment IV (search and seizure)
Anne Tracy works as a journalist for The Daily Mouth. She wrote a story about how Senator Jones cheated on a law school exam. She interviewed witnesses who saw the senator cheating.
The story ran on the front page. Senator Jones denied the charges. Then he resigned from office. He plans to sue The Daily Mouth for damages. Under what circumstances could he sue the paper and win his lawsuit?
He could sue the paper for libel and could win the case if he proved that Tracy had a grudge against him.
He could sue the paper for slander and could win the case if he proved that Tracy had a grudge against him.
He could sue the paper for libel and could win the case if he proved that the accusations were untrue and his reputation was hurt.
He could sue the paper for slander and could win the case if he proved that the accusations were untrue and his reputation was hurt.
The constitutional guarantee of a free press has resulted in:
a government more likely to hide its actions from the people
a government more responsive to the needs of the people
the establishment of English as the official language of the United States
the establishment of government-run news organizations
A more informed society has resulted from which constitutional protection?
Trial by jury
Free speech
Right to bear arms
Due process
What happened in American schools after the 1954 U.S. Supreme Court decision in Brown v. Board of Education?
States could continue segregation as long as facilities were separate but equal
Individuals of different races voluntarily stopped all forms of school segregation
The federal government ordered that states integrate classes
Desegregation was ordered for only high schools.
Following the 1966 Supreme Court decision in Miranda v. Arizona, police began informing people placed under arrest that they "have the right to remain silent." What basic freedom is this meant to protect, and how does it affect arrested individuals?
The right to freedom of speech; it provides them with the ability to speak to their attorneys without fear of incrimination.
The protection against self-incrimination; it informs them that speaking to law enforcement could incriminate them.
The protection of due process; it prevents convicted offenders from receiving cruel and unusual punishments
The right to freedom of assembly; it prevents law enforcement from asking them questions without the presence of an attorney.
. How do modern Democrats and Republicans view taxation?
Democrats tend to favor tax increases to support new social programs more than Republicans
Republicans tend to favor tax increases to support new social programs more than Democrats
Democrats tend to favor tax decreases, while Republicans tend to favor keeping tax rates the same
Republicans tend to favor tax increases, while Democrats tend to favor keeping tax rates the same
According to the information on the posters, which individual would more likely vote for Aleksi Alho?
A voter concerned about leadership experience
A voter concerned about women’s rights
A voter concerned about protecting the rights of the accused
A voter concerned about rising unemployment in the state
The table below shows lobbying methods and their associated costs and time required. Method Lela wants to show her district’s representative in Congress that there is a lot of popular support of an upcoming bill. She has drawn up a chart of lobbying methods. She wants to lobby indirectly, but she does not have much money, and her deadline is a month from now. Which are her best options?
An online petition and letters to citizens .
Calling citizens by phone and letters to citizens
Emailing the representative and an online petition
Group rally event and emailing the representative
James Madison wrote that “liberty is to faction what air is to fire.” After reading this, Jack points out that the Founders would have wanted more restrictions on lobbyists, special-interest groups, and media influencing the government. What would be a good counterargument?
Elected officials are better able to measure public opinion if there are no interfering factions
Lobbyists will balance one another in government influence if they are subject to fewer laws
Political ads, despite their biases, are best able to inform citizens when there are no regulations
The media, despite its biases, are best able to monitor the government when they are free.
How can the information on this poster best be categorized?
Advertisement
Propaganda
Entertainment
Factual
What is primary goal of this propaganda poster?
To discourage people from moving to government lands
To discourage people from moving to California
To encourage people to move to California
To encourage people to move to government lands
Flora is concerned because her little brother became ill at school. The doctor explains he has the flu. "I've seen an increase in flu cases among children the past few years," says the doctor. "Many children need flu shots, but their parents can't afford them." Flora decides to take action. Which should be Flora’s final step in attempting to encourage her community to provide lowcost flu shots?
Outline her citizen-action plan to the local health department proposing it offer a low-cost vaccination clinic.
Evaluate public policy alternatives by speaking to federal health officials about similar efforts in other communities.
Conduct background research by visiting reliable web sites to read about side effects of flu shots.
Identify public policy alternatives by talking to her doctor about options to locate funding for shots
Fred is a homeowner interested in conserving the desert surrounding his home. Michaela is a nurse at the local children's hospital with three children of her own. Carlos is the owner of a medical supply company active in the local running club. Gina is a community college student who will soon be transferring to the local university to complete her degree.
Which person would be most likely to vote “yes” to raise local taxes to pay for construction of a new hospital?
Fred, because he wants the vacant lot near him to be used for construction
Michaela, because public funding would be split between two hospitals
Carlos, because he will profit from supplying the new business
Gina, because she will need to find work when she graduates
Which example involves changing foreign policy?
Congress lifting the oil embargo on a formerly communist government
A Supreme Court hearing on worker discrimination based on national origin
Congress voting to construct an aid center in Florida for political refugees
A Supreme Court justice voting to take a case involving his country of birth
Which action illustrates citizen participation in an international organization?
Samantha teaches others about the history of the United Nations (UN).
Jada volunteers to help raise funds for the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF).
Ethan writes a report on the origins of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).
David reads the annual report published by the World Trade Organization (WTO).
The issue is the future of Southeast Asia as a whole. A threat to any nation in that region is a threat to all, and a threat to us.”
President Lyndon Johnson in his Message to Congress (August 5, 1964)
The statement below justifies an international action.
Which international action is President Johnson justifying with this speech?
Sending troops to stabilize a region
Using sanctions against a country
Sending humanitarian aid to a country
Using nuclear weapons to end a war
What is the term for a type of government in which one person possesses unlimited power?
“
Socialism
Autocracy
Democracy
Communism
Who has the most power in a unitary system?
Central government
Local government
State government
Regional government
Which statement completes the diagram?
In a confederal system, city governments have the most power.
In a confederal system, international associations have the most power.
In a confederal system, state governments have the most power.
In a confederal system, the people have the most power.
How are the responsibilities of the legislative and executive branches of government different when it comes to treaties?
U.S. Senate proposes treaties; the president carries out foreign treaties
U.S. Senate negotiates foreign treaties; the president approves treaties
U.S. Senate carries out foreign treaties; the president proposes treaties
U.S. Senate ratifies treaties; the president negotiates foreign treaties
Why is a formal amendment process important?
To prevent the Supreme Court from being eliminated
To keep some states from being too powerful
To allow the Constitution to be adjusted as times change
To give the president a role in changing the government
Taylor took notes during his civics class comparing the U.S. Constitution with the state of Florida’s Constitution. However, he forgot to write down which set of features applied to which constitution. How can he tell the difference between them?
He remembers that the Florida Constitution does not have a bill of rights, but the U.S. Constitution does.
He remembers that the Florida Constitution has five methods to propose an amendment, but the U.S. Constitution only has two.
He remembers that the Florida Constitution gives the executive branch power over military forces, while the U.S. Constitution does not.
He remembers that the Florida Constitution does not allow for the executive branch to establish a cabinet, but the U.S. Constitution does
Which service is performed by local government?
Delivering mail
Granting teacher certificates
Minting quarters
Providing fire protection
