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NCFE Civics Review
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Comprehensive review for the North Carolina Final Exam - Civics sections only
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1
Which court case clarified that a suspect must be apprised of his or her rights?
Loving v Virginia
Mapp v Ohio
Tinker v Des Moines
Miranda v Arizona
2
Which court case was about search and seizure rights of students in school?
Hazelewood v Kuhlmeier
Roe v Wade
Brown v. Board
TLO v New Jersey
3
Which philosopher had the biggest influence on the Declaration of Independence?
Jean Rousseau
John Locke
Thomas Paine
Voltaire
4
Why is the electoral college controversial?
The Senate chooses the Pres. if no electoral majority
Candidates can only win with the popular AND electoral vote
Electors regularly vote opposite of their state
Candidates can win the popular vote but lose the election
5
What was the significance of Shay's Rebellion?
It led to Bill of Rights being added to Constitution
It showed the weakness of the new federal government
It showed the strength of the new federal government
It led to the impeachment of Andrew Johnson
6
Where would
socialism
fall on the political spectrum?
To the left of coummunism
In between Monarcy and Fascism on the right
In the dead center of the political spectrum
To the left of the U.S. Democratic party
7
What is the fate of most bills introduced in Congress?
Voted down on the floor of the Senate
Signed or vetoed by the President
Pigeonholed in committee
Filibustered to death
8
Which of the following is an example of checks and balances?
The Supreme Court upholds a lower court's opinion
The President vetoes a bill
The President appoints a new press secretary
Congress approves legislation proposed in the Senate
9
Which two compromises were essential to the creation of the Constitution?
The Missouri Compromise
The Great Compromise
The 3/5 Compromise
The Compromise of 1877
10
From which source does most of North Carolina's revenue come from?
Business and licensing fees
Corporate income tax
Income tax and sales tax
NC state lottery
11
Which of the following would most Democrats favor?
Increased funding for environmental issues
Increased military spending
A reduction in unemployment benefits
Repeal of the Affordable Care Act
12
Which of the following is the earliest example of written laws?
Ten Commandments
Magna Carta
Justinian Code
Code of Hammurabi
13
The idea of specific powers held at the federal and state levels:
Reserved Powers
Separation of Powers
Implied Powers
Federalism
14
Three distinct branches of government is known as:
Federalism
Reserved Powers
Separation of Powers
Inherent Powers
15
The 5th Amendment states that:
You are entitled to an attorney
Police may not search your home without a warrant
Excessive bail is unconstitutional
If acquitted of a crime you cannot be tried for it again
16
Which of the following is a civic duty?
Participating in local government
Being informed
Paying taxes
Voting
17
Which type of political propaganda is represented by the image?
Name Calling
Endorsement
Transfer
Plain Folks
18
Which is NOT part of the Republican party platform?
A smaller federal government
Fewer restrictions on gun ownership
Fewer regulations on business
Greater reproductive freedom for women
19
Which statement about criminal cases is most accurate?
Most cases proceed to trial
Most cases are put on hold for a later trial date
Most cases end in a mistrial
Most cases end in plea bargain and don't go to trial
20
Which of the following is NOT a qualification to be President?
Resident of US for 14 years
35 years of age
Experience as an elected official
Natural born citizen
21
Which of the following Cabinet departments oversees U.S. foreign policy?
Department of Defense
Department of the Interior
Department of State
Department of Homeland Security
22
The ability of the Supreme Court to call something unconstitutional:
Parliamentary Procedure
Appellate Powers
Executive Order
Judicial Review
23
The first government of the United States was based on:
The Constitution
The Articles of Confederation
The Mayflower Compact
The Declaration of Independence
24
The Supremacy Clause refers to:
Article 6; the federal government is supreme over the states
Article 3; the Supreme Court shall have nine members
Article IV; the states are supreme over the federal govt
Article 3; Amendments shall be supreme over local laws
25
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of North Carolina's state government?
Governor and Lt. Governor are elected independently
All judges are appointed by the Governor
The Governor is restricted to two terms
The General Assembly is a bicameral legislature
26
Gerrymandering refers to the practice of:
Drawing congressional boundaries to benefit one party
Accepting lobbyists' money
Talking a bill to death in the Senate
Overriding a presidential veto
27
In which way do third parties impact US elections and politics?
They practice judicial activism
They sponsor legislation in Congress
They impact election outcomes for the two major parties
They are regularly elected to office
28
Which form of government is also known as a republic?
Representative Democracy
Oligarchy
Authoritarian Dictatorship
Monarchy
29
The picture illustrates which role of the President?
Commander in Chief
Chief Legislator
Chief Diplomat
Head of Party
30
Which amendment promises a speedy trial, a jury of peers, and representation by an attorney?
5th
4th
1st
6th
