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WorksheetsUS History Florida EOC Review
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 25mins
What does the Constitution allow Congress to do in terms of the military?
Quarter soldiers
Declare War and support the military
Act as Commander in Chief
Sign treaties
The qualifications to become President are
citizen for 10 years, Protestant, at least 35 years old
native born citizen, 35 years old, US resident for 14 years
The president has the power to excuse a criminal from a crime. This is called a(an):
pardon
reprieve
forgiveness
pocket veto
Article III of the Constitution established the U.S. Supreme Court. Why does this article refer to this court as "supreme"?
It hears more cases than any other court
It has authority over all other courts of the US
It's officers are appointed by the President of the US
It has authority over both the executive and legislative branches
How does Congress stretch its powers to do "all means which are proper that are not prohibited"?
foreign policy
veto or sign laws
the elastic clause
executive orders
Which court completes the diagram?
U.S. Supreme Court
Florida District Court
Court of Veteran Appeals
Florida Supreme Court
Which document contains this passage?
The US Constitution
The Articles of Confederation
The Magna Carta
The Declaration of Independence
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
Which Colonial concern led to the writing of the Declaration of Independence?
The King required colonists to vote for a Monarch.
The King denied the colonists their right to petition.
The King failed to tax the colonists
The King denied Colonists the right to representation in Government.
Which is a requirement for a citizen to become naturalized?
5 years of military service in the US Army.
Being born to American parents.
Passing a U.S. History and Civics test.
Working in the U.S. for at least 10 years.
Which action involves changing US Foreign Policy?
Congress passes a law regulating carbon pollution.
Congress raises educational standards.
The President issues an executive order moving troops into a communist country.
The President issues a new health mandate through the CDC.
The diagram below shows that the colonists formed some of their political views from some historical documents.
Which phrase completes the diagram?
Self-Government
Individual Liberties
Natural Rights
Popular Sovereignty
Place the steps for passing an Amendment to the U.S. Constitution in order
3/4 of State Legislatures ratify the amendment.
Amendment is approved by 2/3 of the second Congressional chamber.
Amendment is approved by 2/3 of one Congressional chamber.
The proposed amendment is drafted by a legislator.
Which check does the US Congress have over the President?
Veto
Judicial Review
Impeachment
Appointing Judges
How did the passage of this amendment to the U.S. Constitution impact the political process in the United States?
Women were allowed to contribute to political campaigns.
Women were allowed to hold citizenship rights.
Women were allowed to hold public offices.
Women were allowed to vote in national elections.
Match the following documents to the principles they most relate to:
Mayflower Compact
Self-Government
Magna Carta
Rule of Law
Common Sense
Pro-American Independence Propaganda
English Bill of Rights
Limited Government
Which principle of Government was reflected by the ruling of U.S. v Nixon?
Rule of Law
Separation of Powers
Checks and Balances
The Social Contract
Which of the following was NOT a form of Colonial Government that contributed to the American Government?
VA House of Burgesses
Fundamental orders of Connecticut
Quakerism
Mayflower compact
A "Firm League of Friendship" refers to which Founding document?
Constitution
Articles of Confederation
Declaration of Independence
Northwest Ordinance
Which agreement dealt with the expansion of the United States into the territories pictured?
The Great Compromise
The Northwest Ordinance
The Articles of Confederation
The Northeast Oridinance
The political group most associated with anti-central government views were the...
Republican
Democrat
Federalist
Anti-Federalist
Which event marked the beginning of the American Revolutionary War?
A) Boston Tea Party
B) Battle of Lexington and Concord
C) Signing of the Declaration of Independence
D) Boston Massacre
What was the primary purpose of the Monroe Doctrine?
A) To establish trade relations with Europe
B) To prevent European colonization in the Americas
C) To promote democracy in Latin America
D) To create a military alliance with Britain
Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution abolished slavery?
A) 13th Amendment
B) 14th Amendment
C) 15th Amendment
D) 19th Amendment
What was the main cause of the U.S. Civil War?
A) Disputes over tariffs
B) Slavery and states' rights
C) Expansion into the West
D) Conflicts with Native Americans
