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EOC Prep: 1.5, 1.6, 1.7, 1.8, 1.9, 1.10, 2.8

Total questions: 95

Worksheet time: 1hrs 4mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?

a)

Benjamin Franklin

b)

Samuel Adams

c)

Thomas Jefferson

d)

Paul Revere

2.

Why was the Declaration of Independence written?

a)

To stop taxes from the British Empire.

b)

To make a United States army.

c)

To gain independence from the British Empire

d)

To install their own king in America

3.

The List of Grievances were the part of the Declaration that

a)

detailed the colonists' complaints with King George.

b)

listed a man's natural rights.

c)

introduced the Declaration.

d)

concluded the Declaration, declaring America a free country.

4.

Why is July 4, 1776 an important date in U.S. history?

a)

Common Sense was published.

b)

The Olive Branch Petition sent to King George III.

c)

The American Revolution ends.

d)

The Declaration of Independence is signed.

5.
According to the Declaration of Independence, where does government get its power?
a)
From the King
b)
From the Supreme Court
c)
From God
d)
From the people
6.

What did the Colonists do after the Stamp Act?

a)

Boycott British goods

b)

Made their own goods

c)

Decided they didn't need goods

d)

Stopped paying all of their taxes

7.

What are unalienable rights?

a)

Rights that government cannot take away

b)

Rights that government takes away

c)

rights for aliens

d)

Government is needed to promote equality

8.

What are the three unalienable rights that all people have?

a)

Food, Shelter, and Clothing

b)

Life, Liberty and Death

c)

Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness

9.

Why did Great Britain tax the American colonies?

a)

The British were in debt from buying too many weapons.

b)

The British were in debt from fighting the French in a war.

c)

The British were in looking for money to pave their roads.

d)

The British owed France money for the Fur trade.

10.

The idea that people give up some of their power and rights to the government, and government is supposed to maintain order.

a)

Unalienable Rights

b)

Popular Sovereignty

c)

Social Contract

d)

Natural Rights

11.

“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.” What important ideas does this language express?

a)

Popular sovereignty/social contract

b)

Natural rights/unalienable rights

c)

Social contract/natural rights

d)

Unalienable rights/popular sovereignty

12.

“Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed.” What important idea does this language express?

a)

Popular Sovereignty

b)

Unalienable Rights

c)

Natural Rights

d)

Social Contract

13.

Thomas Jefferson borrowed many of his ideas from which Enlightenment Philosopher?

a)

John Locke

b)

Thomas Hobbes

c)

Thomas Paine

d)

John Adams

14.

“Whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it.” What important idea does this language express?

a)

Popular Sovereignty

b)

Unalienable Rights

c)

Natural Rights

d)

Social Contract

15.

Which of these were "grievances" the colonists had with the British Government?

a)

They were taxed without representation in Parliament

b)

The British Government required colonists to house troops against their will

c)

Not allowing the colonists to trade with other countries (Mercantilism)

d)

Suspending the right to a trial by jury

e)

Suspending Colonial Legislatures

16.

To Great Britain, the signing of the Declaration of Independence was

a)

an act of bravery

b)

an act of treason

c)

an act of insanity.

d)

an act of loyalty.

17.

Why was the Declaration of Independence written?

a)

to start the American Revolution

b)

to offer a peace settlement to Great Britain

c)

to explain why the colonies were separating from Great Britain

d)

to instruct how a country wins its freedom

18.

Why did Thomas Jefferson say that King George III was an unfit ruler?

a)

He was not born in Great Britain.

b)

He lived far away from the colonies.

c)

He denied the colonists their rights.

d)

He was not elected by Parliament.

19.

What did the Quartering Act require from the colonists?

a)

To pay extra taxes on tea

b)

To provide housing and supplies to British soldiers

c)

To stop trading with other countries

d)

To only use stamped paper

20.

What was the main theme of the colonists' grievances?

a)

Lack of educational resources

b)

Disputes over religious freedom

c)

Taxation without representation

d)

Disagreements over land

21.

Study the image , " A Scene in Shay’s Rebellion", and answer the question that follows.

What did this rebellion reveal about the Articles of Confederation?

a)

The Articles of Confederation could not protect the nation against invasion.

b)

The Articles of Confederation threatened the rights of the people and the states.

c)

The Articles of Confederation would make the federal government too powerful.

d)

The Articles of Confederation was weak and could not adequately address the nation’s economic problems.

22.

The Articles of Confederation did all of the following except

a)

serve as the first plan of government for the United States

b)

form a loose union of the states

c)

divide power among three branches of government

d)

give Congress power to declare war

23.

In the 1780s, many Americans distrusted a strong central government. Which is the best evidence of this distrust? 

a)

The development of a Federal court system. 

b)

The constitutional provision for a strong President. 

c)

The plan of government set up by the Articles of Confederation. 

d)

The lack of debate over the ratification of the United States Constitution.

24.

What was a primary weakness of the Articles of Confederation?

a)

It called for a large army

b)

The president had too much power

c)

Only the central government could make money

d)

The central government was too weak

25.

Which can be described as a loose alliance of sovereign states with a weak central government? 

a)

the U.S. Constitution 

b)

Articles of Confederation 

c)

Continental Congress 

d)

The British monarchy

26.

Use the table to answer the question.

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 created the office of president to settle disputes.

d)

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

27.

Under the Articles of Confederation, where was most of the power located?

a)

The central government

b)

The national legislature

c)

The states

d)

The military

28.

What event highlighted the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation and led to the writing of the Constitution?

a)

The Boston Tea Party

b)

Shays’s Rebellion

c)

The signing of the Declaration of Independence

d)

The War of 1812

29.
Which of the following weaknesses  in the Articles of Confederation does  this picture represent?
a)
no common currency (money)
b)
no executive branch
c)
no power to tax
d)
one vote for each state
30.

What is depicted or shown in the cartoon?

a)

Weakness of the Articles of Confederation

b)

Problems of the U.S. Constitution

c)

Federalist argument for a weak central government

d)

A colonial legislature

31.

Weakness of the Articles of Confederation include: ​ (a)   ​ (b)   ​ (c)   ​ (d)  

Choose from the below words
There was only one branch of government
They could not enforce laws
They could not collect taxes
They could not regulate currency
They could not declare war
They could not impeach the president
They could not make laws
32.

The Articles of Confederation created a _________________ national government.

(a)  

Choose from the below words

strong

average

weak

powerful

33.

America's first plan of government. Gave the states too much power and not enough to the national government.

a)

Articles of Confederation

b)

Constitution

c)

Mayflower Compact

d)

Magna Carta

34.

What was the impact of Shays' Rebellion?

a)

It made American leaders realize that the states needed to be more powerful.

b)

It made American leaders realize that the states needed their own militias.

c)

It made American leaders realize that the United States needed a confederation.

d)

It made American leaders realize the United States needed a stronger national government.

35.

What was a result of Shays Rebellion?

a)

The Constitutional Convention and the creation of the US Constitution

b)

The War of 1812

c)

The American Revolution

d)

The Boston Massacre

36.
What benefit did the Constitution provide that the Articles of Confederation did not?
a)
It provided for a weak federal govt with no chief executive
b)
It had a unicameral legislature based upon representation.
c)
It expanded the rights of individual states
d)
It provided for a strong federal govt
37.

Why was the U.S. Constitution written?

a)

To establish a monarchy

b)

To strengthen the Articles of Confederation

c)

To address the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation

d)

To dissolve the union of states

38.

What was a key weakness of the government under the Articles of Confederation?

a)

Strong central leadership

b)

Lack of power to tax

c)

Too much power to tax

d)

Too many national courts

39.

Why was it difficult to make changes to the Articles of Confederation?

a)

Changes were not allowed

b)

All changes required a simple majority

c)

Only the president could propose changes

d)

Any amendment required unanimous consent from all 13 states

40.

What is the purpose of the preamble to the US Constitution?

a)

To declare independence from Britain

b)

To detail the laws of the United States

c)

To outline the goals and purposes of the national government

d)

To list the signatories of the Constitution

41.

What phrase emphasizes the desire to establish a stronger nation?

a)

Secure the blessings of liberty

b)

Ensure domestic tranquility

c)

Form a more perfect Union

d)

Promote the general welfare

42.

What does 'establish justice' aim to ensure?

a)

That the nation is protected from external threats

b)

That peace and order are maintained within the country

c)

That all individuals are treated equally under the law

d)

That the government promotes happiness

43.

What is meant by 'ensure domestic tranquility'?

a)

To unite the nation under a single government

b)

To establish a fair legal system

c)

To maintain peace and order within the country

d)

To protect the nation from external threats

44.

What does 'provide for the common defense' emphasize?

a)

The promotion of overall welfare and happiness

b)

The importance of a fair trial

c)

The establishment of a more perfect union

d)

The government's role in protecting its citizens from external threats

45.

What does 'promote the general welfare' highlight?

a)

The importance of peace and order

b)

The preservation of freedoms and rights

c)

The government's commitment to the well-being of its citizens

d)

The need for a strong national defense

46.

What is the significance of 'secure the blessings of liberty'?

a)

To promote happiness and prosperity

b)

To preserve freedoms and rights for future generations

c)

To maintain national security

d)

To ensure fair treatment under the law

47.

What does the phrase 'We the People' signify in the preamble?

a)

The nation's independence from Britain

b)

The Constitution was written by a select few

c)

The government's power comes from the people

d)

The legal system's foundation

48.

How many objectives did the founding fathers outline in the preamble?

a)

Seven

b)

Five

c)

Four

d)

Six

49.

This newspaper headline describes an event in U.S. history. 

Which government purpose identified in the Preamble is best reflected in this headline?

a)

ensure domestic tranquility 

b)

promote the general welfare 

c)

secure the blessings of 

liberty

d)

provide for the common defense

50.

In the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution, what is the meaning of the phrase “We the People”?

a)

The people express their will through political 

parties.

b)

The people express their will by directly creating laws.

c)

Government receives taxes from the people and exists to support them.

d)

Government receives its power from the people and exists to serve them.

51.

Which word means "peace"?

a)

posterity

b)

tranquility

c)

welfare

d)

justice

52.

Which word means "to establish something by law"?

a)

tranquility

b)

ordain

c)

posterity

d)

preamble

53.

Which word means "future generations"?

a)

posterity

b)

tranquility

c)

domestic

d)

welfare

54.

The introduction to the U.S. Constitution is called the

a)

Introduction

b)

Ordinance

c)

Union Address

d)

Preamble

55.

What does the U.S. Constitution aim to limit?

a)

The number of states

b)

The population of the country

c)

The length of laws

d)

The power of government

56.

How many branches is the government divided into?

a)

Five

b)

Two

c)

Three

d)

Four

57.

What does 'due process of law' ensure?

a)

Citizens can make their own laws

b)

Laws are passed quickly

c)

Individuals are treated fairly in the legal system

d)

Government actions are arbitrary

58.

What does the separation of powers ensure?

a)

That citizens can participate in all branches

b)

That all branches have the same power

c)

That no single branch becomes too powerful

d)

That laws are enforced fairly

59.

This chart is about the U.S. government. 

Which constitutional principle does this chart illustrate?

a)

due process 

b)

individual rights 

c)

checks and balances 

d)

separation of powers 

60.

Which action describes checks and balances?

a)

participating in a 

community service project

b)

voting on a presidential nomination

c)

speaking at a city council meeting

d)

testifying before Congress 

61.

This newspaper headline details an important step in filling a vacancy on the U.S. Supreme Court. 

Which constitutional principle does this headline illustrate?

a)

rule of law 

b)

judicial review 

c)

checks and balances 

d)

separation of powers 

62.

This table describes several powers of the U.S. government. 

Which two principles are described in this table?

a)

separation of powers and checks and balances

b)

separation of powers and popular sovereignty

c)

federalism and judicial review

d)

federalism and 

republicanism

63.

This cartoon describes a political process. 

Which limit on government is suggested by this cartoon?

a)

separation of powers 

b)

checks and balances 

c)

individual rights 

d)

rule of law 

64.

This excerpt is from the Constitution of Japan adopted in 1947. 

Article 34: No person shall be arrested or detained without being at once informed of the charges against him… 

Article 37: In all criminal cases the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial by an impartial tribunal. 

Article 38: No person shall be compelled to testify against himself.

Based on this excerpt, how was Japan’s government influenced by the U.S. Constitution?

a)

They ensured the 

separation of powers.

b)

They established 

protections for citizens.

c)

They created a system of checks and balances.

d)

They required citizens to participate in jury duty.

65.

Which scenario is an example of governmental power being limited through due process?

a)

The U.S. Senate confirms the attorney general of the United States.

b)

The U.S. Supreme Court rules the accused must be informed of their rights.

c)

The president of the United States appoints a special prosecutor to investigate corruption.

d)

The U.S. House of Representatives’ Judiciary Committee holds hearings to investigate civil rights violations.

66.

Who were the supporters of the U.S Constitution?

a)

Federalists

b)

Anti-Federalists

c)

Republicans

d)

Monarchists

67.

Who were concerned about an overly powerful central government?

a)

Monarchists

b)

Anti-Federalists

c)

Federalists

d)

Republicans

68.

What did the Anti-Federalists argue was necessary for the Constitution?

a)

More power to the states

b)

A Bill of Rights

c)

A stronger army

d)

Less freedom of speech

69.

Which of the following was a Federalist?

a)

Patrick Henry

b)

Alexander Hamilton

c)

George Mason

d)

Thomas Jefferson

70.

What was the main concern of the Anti-Federalists?

a)

Too much freedom

b)

Lack of individual rights protections

c)

Too many taxes

d)

Not enough military power

71.

What did the Bill of Rights aim to protect?

a)

The authority of the states

b)

Individual liberties

c)

The rights of soldiers

d)

The power of the president

72.

Why did the Anti-Federalists push for the addition of a Bill of Rights?

a)

To protect the rights of the people

b)

To increase government power

c)

To abolish taxes

d)

To declare war

73.

The Constitution gives too much power to the executive branch of government. It would soon become a monarchy.

a)

Federalists

b)

Anti-Federalists

74.

A bill of rights is unnecessary because the powers of government are limited by the Constitution.

a)

Federalists

b)

Anti-Federalists

75.

It could not become a tyranny because of the limitations placed on it by the system of checks and balances and separation of powers.

a)

Federalist

b)

Anti-Federalist

76.

A bill of rights would give the impression that the people could only expect protection of those rights that were actually listed.

a)

Federalist

b)

Anti-Federalist

77.

The Constitution gives the national government too much power at the expense of the state governments

a)

Federalist

b)

Anti-federalist

78.

Match the following

a)

Articles of Confederation

1.

First government, Congresscan negotiate treaties and declare war, noe executive branch.

b)

Unalienable Rights

2.

Rights that all people have from birth: life, liberty, pursuit of happiness

c)

Three Fifths Compromise

3.

Agreement over how slaves would count for representation purposes

d)

Great Compromise

4.

Agreement that decided how many representatives large and small states woul.d have in Congress

79.

How are interest groups and political action committees related?

a)
Interest groups use political action committees to fundraise and support candidates that align with their interests.
b)
Interest groups do not engage in fundraising activities.
c)
Political action committees only support candidates from one political party.
d)

Interest groups use political action committees to lobby corporations, and work with governments that align with their interests.

80.

What are ways in which individuals can monitor and influence government?

a)

Voting

b)

Attending civic meetings

c)

Protesting or petitioning government

d)

All of these

81.

What is NOT an example of media?

a)

School

b)

Television

c)

Radio

d)

Internet

82.

What amendment gives media the right to report on what's going on in government without government interference?

a)

1st amendment

b)

2nd amendment

c)

3rd amendment

d)

9th amendment

83.

Members of interest groups trying to influence lawmakers into making new laws and regulations is called

a)

campaigning

b)

monitoring

c)

lobbying

d)

watchdogs

84.

A group of individuals with common interests who seek to influence public policy are called

a)

interest groups

b)

campaigns

c)

representatives

d)

jurists

85.

The media acts as (a)   by questioning government officials and holding them accountable for their actions

86.

A group created to raise money for a candidate or cause is called a

a)

political action committee

b)

lobbying group

c)

glittering generality

d)

campaign

87.

What is one of the key roles of the media in relation to the government?

a)

To ignore government actions

b)

To promote government propaganda

c)

To provide entertainment to the public

d)

To monitor and hold the government accountable

88.

What does freedom of the press allow journalists to do?

a)

To hold private meetings with government officials

b)

To ignore any government wrongdoing

c)

To investigate and expose government actions

d)

To become government officials

89.

How can individuals monitor the government?

a)

By playing video games

b)

By watching television all day

c)

By staying informed and engaged

d)

By ignoring news and politics

90.

What is one way individuals can influence government decisions?

a)

By not expressing their views

b)

By avoiding voting

c)

By running for public office

d)

By sleeping

91.

What do interest groups do to influence government policies?

a)

They lobby lawmakers

b)

They watch TV

c)

They ignore politics

d)

They go on vacation

92.

Why is voting considered important for influencing the government?

a)

It allows people to choose their favorite movie

b)

It is not important

c)

It allows people to choose leaders who align with their values

d)

It is a good exercise

93.

How does the media help citizens?

a)

By providing biased information

b)

By selling products

c)

By offering entertainment only

d)

By helping them stay informed

94.

What is a fundamental way to participate in the democratic process?

a)

Avoiding discussions

b)

Following the news

c)

Ignoring civic meetings

d)

Staying uninformed

95.

What role do interest groups play in democracy?

a)

They provide entertainment

b)

They ignore government actions

c)

They advocate for specific causes

d)

They distract citizens