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FLVS Practice Test: P. Smith 2023
FLVS Practice Test: P. Smith 2023
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Take this practice test to get ready for your Civics EOC on May 18.
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1
The illustration below shows a legal tax document. Which is a reason why citizens are required to file such documents?
To provide social programs for needy citizens
To ensure that students can go to private schools
To provide a fair report of business practices
To ensure the operation of international trade
2
Which argument could she make in favor of using the current city trash-collection service instead of a private service?
Recycling will increase if the city service collects trash.
Residents will pay less if the city service collects trash.
There will be more jobs available if the city service collects trash.
Can replacement will be easier if the city service collects trash.
3
How are the responsibilities of the legislative and executive branches of government different when it come to treaties?
The Senate negotiates foreign treaties; the president approves treaties.
The Senate proposes treaties; the president carries out foreign treaties.
The Senate carries out foreign treaties; the president proposes treaties.
The Senate ratifies treaties; the president negotiates foreign treaties.
4
What is the term for a type of government in which one person possesses unlimited power?
Autocracy
Communism
Democracy
Socialism
5
Why is a formal amendment process important?
To give the president a role in changing the government
To prevent the Supreme Court from being eliminated
To allow the Constitution to be adjusted as times change
To keep some states from being too powerful
6
Which court completes the diagram?
State levle court of appeals
FL Supreme Court
Court of Veterans Appeals
US Court of appeals
7
Under what circumstances could he sue the paper and win his lawsuit?
If he sued for slander and proved it false and his reputation was hurt.
If he sued for libel and proved that Tracy had a grudge against him.
If he sued for slander and proved that Tracy had a grudge against him.
If he sued for libel and proved it false and his reputation was hurt.
8
What is a government that is run by the people, either directly or indirectly?
Monarchy
Theocracy
Oligarchy
Democracy
9
This graph shows the number of naturalized U.S. citizens from 2000-2008. Which can be inferred from the graph?
Naturalization leads to a larger pool of voters.
Naturalization has steadily increased voter turnout.
Naturalization has become less popular than it was in the past.
Naturalization laws have become increasingly strict over time.
10
According to the U.S. Constitution, under what circumstances would Peter win his fight to keep his home?
If the government didn't make a reasonable effort to build in an empty area
If Peter could prove that he had paid the full price of the house already
If Peter was born a citizen of U.S., not a naturalized citizen or resident
If the government did not offer him fair market price for his home
11
How do modern Democrats and Republicans view taxation?
Dems tend to favor tax decreases; Reps tend to favor keep taxes the same.
Reps favor tax increases to support new social programs more Dems.
Reps tend to favor tax increases; Dems tend to favor keep taxs the same.
Dems favor tax increases to support new social programs more than Reps.
12
Which should be Flora’s final step in attempting to encourage her community to provide low cost flu shots?
Conduct background research
Outline her plan to the health department to offer a vaccination clinic.
Evaluate public policy alternatives
talking to her doctor about options to locate funding for shots.
13
Which statement completes the diagram
In a confederal system, the people hold the most power
In a confederal system, city government have the most power
None of the above
In a confederal system, states have the most power
14
The diagram describes a cause that led to the writing of the Declaration of Independence.
Colonists send troops to British in protest
British eliminate all taxes on colonists
Colonists vote elect new members of parliament
British ignore colonist grevience
15
The statements below are from the Declaration of Independence.
D
A
C
B
16
How did passage of this legislation affect the political process in the United States?
extended suffrage to U.S. citizens, allowing 18-year-olds to vote.
It enforced 15 Amendment, protecting right of racial minorities to vote.
enforced the Nineteenth Amendment, protecting the right of women to vote.
extended suffrage to U.S. citizens, allowing 21-year-olds to vote.
17
How did opinions like the one shown in this news story affect the political process in the US?
It led to the 15th Amendment, allowing minorities to vote.
It led to the Nineteenth Amendment, allowing women to vote.
It led to the 26 Amendment, allowing 18-year-olds to vote.
It led to the 26 Amendment, allowing 21-year-olds to vote.
18
Where is the original jurisdiction of this case?
This is a local small-claims case.
This is a federal challenge to international trade.
This is a local challenge to international trade.
This is a federal small-claims case.
19
Which of the following was a weakness of the Articles of Confederation?
States could not print their own currency
President was able to spend taxes freely
Government had too much power over trade
Government did not have a separate judicial branch
20
The passage below was written by John Locke in his Second Treatise of Civil Government.
Refuse his Assent to Laws, most wholesome & necessary for the public good
Erected News Offices, sent hither swarms of Officers to harass our people
kept among us, in times of peace, Standing Armies without our consent
He has affected to render the Military indep. of and superior to the Civil
21
Who has the most power in a unitary system?
Local government
Regional government
Central government
State government
22
This diagram shows the purpose of government according to the Preamble of the Constitution.
depends on law; maintain the law
depends on legislators; serve legislators
depends on liberty; maintain those liberties
depends on people; serve the people
23
Which service is performed by local government?
Providing fire protection
Delivering mail
Granting teacher certificates
Minting quarters
24
What would be a good counter argument?
Lobbyists will balance one another in govt influence if they have less laws
Political ads, despite their biases, can inform citizens if no regulations
Media, despite biases, are best able to monitor the govt if they are free.
Elected officials are better able to measure public opinion if no meddling.
25
What form of government does Kayla have?
Monarchy
Direct democracy
Representative democracy
Oligarchy
26
The constitutional guarantee of a free press has resulted in
An uninformed electorate
An official language of the United States
Government run media
a government more responsive to the needs of the people
27
This poster was displayed in 1876. What is primary goal of this propaganda poster?
To discourage people from moving to California
To discourage people from moving to government lands
To encourage people to move to California
To encourage people to move to government lands
28
Which international action is President Johnson justifying with this speech?
Sending troops to stabilize a region
Using nuclear weapons to end a war
Using sanctions against a country
Sending humanitarian aid to a country
29
Which of the following accurately describes one way an amendment to the U.S. Constitution may be proposed?
Two-thirds of each house of Congress votes to propose.
Three-fourths of each house of Congress votes to propose.
Two-thirds of citizens nationwide vote to propose.
Three-fourths of state legislatures vote to propose.
30
This box lists actions that citizens can take. What will happen if a citizen does NOT perform these actions?
The democracy will fail.
The common good will suffer.
The citizen will be fined.
The citizen will be charged with a crime.
31
Which of the following is also a power of the executive branch?
Impeaches and removes judges
Declares acts of Congress unconstitutional
Ratifies treaties
Appoints federal judges
32
How can he tell the difference between them?
B
C
A
D
33
According to the information on the posters, what is one reason Petra could be considered more qualified than Aleksi?
Her educational experience
Her political experience
Her business experience
Her lobbyist experience
34
Which statement describes a difference between the state and federal governments under the U.S. Constitution?
only federal govt can regulate interstate trade
only federal govt charters banks
Only federal govt provides for public welfare
only federal govt borrows money
35
What happened in American schools after the 1954 U.S. Supreme Court decision in Brown v. Board of Education?
States could segregate as long as facilities were separate but equal
The federal government ordered that states desegregate classes.
Individuals of different races stopped all forms of school segregation.
Desegregation was ordered for only high schools.
36
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 the rights of the accused
a voter concerned about rising unemployment in their state
37
Which amendments apply to this case?
Amendment I (free press) and Amendment IV (search and seizure)
Amendment IX(unenumerated rights) and Amendment IV (search and seizure)
Amendment I (free speech) and Amendment VI (due process)
Amendment IX (unenumerated rights) and Amendment VI (due process)
38
The passage below is from Federalist 51, written by James Madison in 1788.
Popular sovereignty
Separation of powers
Checks and balances
Judicial review
39
What is the term used in the Fourteenth Amendment to describe persons who are born or naturalized in the United States?
Citizens
Immigrants
Aliens
Residents
40
Which viewpoint was common among Anti-Federalists?
The Constitution will not strengthen the government.
The Constitution does not give enough power to the states.
There is no need for a separate Bill of Rights.
Strong national gov. will protect the people in times of crisis.
41
What did many American colonists use Thomas Paine's Common Sense to justify?
Acts of sabotage against British merchants
Declaring independence from Britain
Supporting the British monarchy
Joining the army instead of the militia
42
Which person would be most likely to vote “yes” to raise local taxes to pay for construction of a new hospital?
Michaela, because public funding could pay for a new day care.
Carlos, because he will profit from supplying the new business.
Gina, because she will need to find work when she graduates.
Fred, because he wants the vacant lot near him to be used for park.
43
Which action illustrates citizen participation in an international organization?
An ambassador puts a proposal forward to the UN
Jada volunteers to raise funs for UNICEF.
Ethan writes a paper about the EU
Pam raises money for her local animal shelter.
44
Which conclusion can be drawn from the views?
Have little impact on employees or small-business owners
Impacts both small-business owners and employees
Impacts small-business owners more than employees
Impacts employees more than small-business owners.
45
Which example involves changing foreign policy?
A judge voting to take a case involving his country of birth
Voting to build an aid center in FL for political refugees
A Court hearing on worker discrimination on national origin
Congress lifting the oil embargo on a communist gov't
46
Which parts of the national government participated in the process described in the newspaper headline?
House of Representatives and Senate
Supreme Court and President
Senate and President
Supreme Court and House of Representatives
47
This poster was displayed in 1947, at the beginning of the Cold War. How can the information best be categorized?
Factual
Advertisement
Propoganda
Entertainment
48
The Declaration of Independence included these complaints:
Allowing the wealthy to avoid local laws
Requiring colonists to send representation to Parliament
Ordering colonists to move from Native American land
Suspending trial by jury in many cases
49
Which situation does NOT involve a right protected by the Bill of Rights?
Guarantee of a well paying job
The freedom to not quarter soliders
Freedom of speech
The freedom to keep and bear arms
50
What basic freedom is this meant to protect, and how does it affect arrested individuals?
The right to freedom of speech.
The right to freedom of assembly.
The protection against self-incrimination.
The protection of due process.
51
How did the U.S. Constitution address the problem under the Articles of Confederation that Congress had no power?
It gave each state sovereign authority over its laws.
It created an executive branch to enforce laws
It required the president to resolve disputes between states.
It required unanimous consent of states to create new laws.
52
How does rule of law affect U.S. government officials and institutions?
It ensures government officials andinstitutions are exempt from laws.
It prevents gov't officials and institutions from making their work public.
It requires government officials and institutions to create new laws.
It holds government officials and institutions accountable to the law.
53
Which are her best options?
Calling citizens by phone and letters to citizens
Group rally event and emailing the representative
An online petition and letters to citizens
Emailing the representative and an online petition
54
These boxes describe two events relating to the U.S. government.
. Example A: separation of powers; Example B: checks and balances
Example A: checks and balances; Example B: judicial review
Example A: checks and balances; Example B: separation of powers
Example A: separation of powers; Example B: individual rights
55
A more informed society has resulted from which constitutional protection?
Trial by jury
Free speech
Right to bear arms
Due Process
56
What does the phrase "insure domestic tranquility" in the Preamble of the Constitution mean?
Provide citizens with insurance
Fight wars on foreign soil
Keep the homeland at peace
Give land to the homeless
