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Florida Civics EOC Course Overview
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1
What does this quote mean:
"It is emphatically the province & duty of the judicial department to say what the law is."
The judicial branch has the power to pass laws.
It's the job of the judicial branch to enforce the law.
It's the job of the judicial branch to interpret the law.
The judicial branch has the right to pass amendments.
2
According to John Locke, by which agreement did individuals form governments?
Mayflower Compact
constitution
English Bill of Rights
social contract
3
Which is NOT a qualification to be president of the US?
resident of the United States for 14+ years
be at least 40 years old
natural born US citizen
be at least 35 years old
4
According to the 10th Amendment, powers not delegated are reserved to the people or
the states
local governments
political parties
the courts
5
Juvenile courts were made much more fair after which landmark case?
Gault
Heller
Tinker
Gideon
6
Identify the following "forms" of government:
a) socialism; b) communism
a) direct democracy; b) representative democracy
a) constitutional monarchy; b) representative democracy
a) oligarchy; b) autocracy
7
The Cold War was a long rivalry / conflict between...
The democratic US and Nazi Germany
The capitalist US and the communist Soviet Union
The evil New York Yankees & the eviler Boston Red Sox
The democratic US and the totalitarian Soviet Union
8
Which newspaper headline reports a British action that angered colonists & led to the D of I?
"Chicago Cubs win the World Series"
"Americans Boycott British Goods"
"British Taxes are Unfair"
"King Grants American Independence"
9
Which is necessary to amend the Constitution of the United States?
2/3 vote in the Electoral College & 3/4 of the states
3/4 vote in both houses of Congress & 2/3 of the states
2/3 vote in both houses of Congress & 3/4 of the states
Passed by both houses of Congress & signed by the president
10
Which type of propaganda is shown in this poster?
informational
symbol transfer
name calling
bandwagon
11
In a totalitarian country...
there are very few rights.
laws are approved by a legislature
rulers are chosen by heredity
the government has total control over people's lives.
12
What type of law is this?
Juvenile law
Civil law
Military law
Criminal law
13
The 15th, 19th, 24th & 26th Amendments all had what effect on the political process?
They limited the powers of the executive branch.
They increased checks and balances on the three branches.
They made it more difficult for illegal immigrants to vote.
They increased the number of voters.
14
A lobbyist...
works for one or more interest groups.
tries to influence legislation.
rules on whether or not laws are constitutional.
votes on legislation.
15
Which amendment protects citizens from "cruel and unusual punishment"?
4th Amendment
2nd Amendment
8th Amendment
6th Amendment
16
What groups are depicted in this diagram?
Hamilton v. Burr
Federalists v. Anti-Federalists
Democrats v. Republicans
Communists v. Capitalists
17
The items at the bottom of the chart are all examples of...
limits on the power of Congress
ways that Congress impacts domestic affairs
limits on the power of the Supreme Court
ways that Congress impacts foreign affairs
18
In a trial court...
a panel of judges decide the case.
only criminal cases are heard.
the cases come from lower courts.
there are usually witnesses and a jury.
19
Put these documents in the correct chronological order
Mayflower Compact, English Bill of Rights, Magna Carta
Magna Carta, English Bill of Rights, Mayflower Compact
Magna Carta, Mayflower Compact, English Bill of Rights
Mayflower Compact, Magna Carta, American Bill of Rights
20
Which legal process does this headline describe?
judicial review
a veto
criminal prosecution
civil trial
21
What is a
difference
between the constitutional amendment processes of the US and the state of Florida?
Amendments in Florida must be signed by the governor
voters can participate in Florida's process
U.S. Supreme Court approves amendments but not the FL court
The people cannot propose amendments in Florida
22
Who would have MOST LIKELY tweeted this back in the day?
John Locke
Baron de Montesquieu
Thomas Hobbes
Jean Jacque Rousseau
23
What is depicted in the cartoon?
Weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation
Federalist argument for a weak central government
A colonial legislature
Problems with the U.S. Constitution
24
Which branch has the power to "declare war"?
the president
the judicial
the executive
the legislative
25
The preamble of the Declaration of Independence was greatly influenced by the ideas of...
Baron de Montisqueu
Thomas Hobbes
the Enlightenment
John Locke
26
Which of the following is NOT a legal obligation of citizenship?
defend the nation
obey laws
vote in elections
pay taxes
27
The Mayflower Compact was (probably) the first example of American...
small cars
self-government
economic freedom
individual rights
28
Political parties use advertising to...
convince voters to vote for their candidates.
educate the electorate about campaign issues
assist people in getting to their polling places
recruit individuals to run for office
29
Which of the following offenses refers to a protection first established by Magna Carta?
For quartering large bodies of armed troops among us.
For cutting off our Trade with all parts of the world.
For transporting us beyond Seas to be tried
For depriving us in many cases, of...Trial by Jury
30
A campaign ad showing a candidate wearing jeans & talking to people in a diner is an example of...
name calling
glittering generalities
stacked cards
plain folks propaganda
31
These headlines best illustrate the concept of
democracy
consent of the governed
rule of law
popular sovereignty
32
What was the important outcome of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Miranda v. Arizona?
If someone cannot afford a lawyer, one must be provided.
Students have first amendment rights to free speech.
Suspects must be informed of their rights.
Schools can no longer separate facilities based on race.
33
Which document completes the chain of events: Stamp Act, Tea Act, Intolerable Acts, _______
Declaration of Independence
Magna Carta
Mayflower Compact
English Bill of Rights
34
These are posters for senate candidates. Who is MOST LIKELY to vote for Finn?
Someone who is most concerned about education issues.
Someone who is named "Huckleberry".
Someone who wants a senator with more government experience.
Someone who wants a senator with more business experience.
35
Why is freedom of the press so important in a democratic society?
It helps the government keep track of public opinion.
It keeps citizens informed about the actions of the gov.
It keeps talented and creative writers employed.
It provides a place for political candidates to advertise.
36
A famous actor makes commercials for a new soda. What kind of propaganda is this?
testimonial
glittering generalities
bandwagon
card stacking
37
Which amendment gave women the right to vote?
The 19th, in 1920
The 14th, in 1868
The 13th, in 1866
The 26th, in 1971
38
UNLIKE the U.S. Constitution, the Florida Constitution establishes which of the following?
three branches of government
an elected cabinet
a legislative branch
a court system
39
The __________ has been used to justify federal gov actions not specifically listed in the Constitution.
3rd amendment
due process clause
Gideon v. Wainwright decision
necessary & proper clause
40
A check that Congress has on the president is the power to...
sign treaties
appoint judges
override vetoes
impeach
41
Which level of government could pass a law changing the age at which people can marry?
state
city
county
federal
42
Identify which type of groups is found in the following mission statement:
non-governmental organization
for-profit organization
national organization
governmental organization
43
Based on the graph, which statement is most accurate?
The # of registered voters in both groups declined each year
The percentage of voter turnout remained the same.
The college-educated voters were more likely to vote.
The number of coll. & non-coll.-educated voters increased.
44
Concurrent powers are...
held only by the states.
listed in the Magna Carta
held only by the federal government.
shared by the federal government and the states
45
Jo was born on a US Air Force base in Germany to an American father and German mother. He is...
A US citizen by law of blood
not a US citizen
A naturalized US citizen
A US citizen by law of soil
46
Put these documents in the correct chronological order
Declaration of Independence, Bill of Rights, Constitution
Bill of Rights, Constitution, Common Sense
Common Sense, Declaration of Independence, Constitution
Harry Potter & the Sorcerer's Stone, Hamlet, Horton Hears a Who
47
A lot of the rights listed in the U.S. Bill of Rights were inspired by...
rights listed in the English Bill of Rights
the writing of Thomas Hobbes
unpopular policies of the British from before the Rev. War
the philosophy of Jean Jacque Rousseau
48
This excerpt is written in Icelandic. (Seriously.) For what is Alexander Hamilton MOST LIKELY arguing?
The U.S. should ratify the new Constitution.
The U.S. should NOT ratify the new Constitution.
It's usually best to throw away one's shot.
The right to vote should extend to all citizens.
49
Which Enlightenment writer strongly recommended the idea of having three branches of government?
Thomas Jefferson
John Locke
Thomas Paine
Montesquieu
50
Local government would most likely make decisions about...
immigration policy
what businesses are allowed in a neighborhood
the budget for the U.S. Army
the requirements to run for governor
51
In order for defendants to receive a fair trial, citizens must
serve on juries
evaluate judges
vote in elections
pay poll taxes
52
To win office, Ms. Jones must be elected by...
the Electoral College
members of the state legislature
registered voters of the city
members of the General Assembly
53
Which is NOT a requirement to become a naturalized US citizen?
good behavior
joining the military
18 years or older
live 5 years in the US
54
Which of the following would be a domestic policy decision?
the amount of funding given to schools
negotiating the border between countries
bringing back troops from Afghanistan
picking a representative to the United Nations
55
Which goal of the Preamble to the Constitution of the United States is illustrated by this?
form a more perfect union
provide for the common defense
ensure domestic tranquility
establish justice
