Civically Correct! Florida Civics EOC Practice Assessment

Question 1

Which headline reports a British action that angered colonists leading to the Declaration of Independence?

Accepted Answer

"British Taxes are Unfair"

Question 2

Which amendment protects citizens from "cruel and unusual punishment"?

Accepted Answer

8th Amendment

Question 3

These are posters for senate candidates. Who is MOST LIKELY to vote for Finn?

Accepted Answer

Someone who wants a senator with more government experience.

Question 4

A check that Congress has on the president is the power to:

Accepted Answer

override vetoes, impeach

Question 5

Which legal process does this headline describe?

Accepted Answer

judicial review

Question 6

Which is NOT a qualification to be president of the US?

Accepted Answer

be at least 40 years old

Question 7

What is the difference between the constitutional amendment processes of the US and the state of Florida?

Accepted Answer

voters can participate in Florida's process

Question 8

Juvenile courts were made fairer after which landmark case?

Accepted Answer

In re Gault

Question 9

In a totalitarian country: (two answers)

Accepted Answer

there are very few rights., the government has total control over people's lives.

Question 10

The __________ has been used to justify federal gov actions not specifically listed in the Constitution.

Accepted Answer

necessary and proper clause

Question 11

Why is freedom of the press so important in a democratic society?

Accepted Answer

It keeps citizens informed about the actions of the government

Question 12

Which goal of the Preamble to the Constitution of the United States is illustrated by this?

Accepted Answer

form a more perfect union

Question 13

What does this quote mean: "It is emphatically the province & duty of the judicial department to say what the law is."

Accepted Answer

It's the job of the judicial branch to interpret the law.

Question 14

In a trial court:

Accepted Answer

there are usually witnesses and a jury.

Question 15

The 15th, 19th, 24th & 26th Amendments all had what effect on the political process?

Accepted Answer

They increased the number of voters.

Question 16

The Mayflower Compact was (probably) the first example of American:

Accepted Answer

self-government

Question 17

What was the important outcome of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Miranda v. Arizona?

Accepted Answer

Suspects must be informed of their rights.

Question 18

For which of the following would Alexander Hamilton MOST LIKELY argue for?

Accepted Answer

The U.S. should ratify the new Constitution.

Question 19

What is depicted in the cartoon?

Accepted Answer

Weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation

Question 20

Which of the following would be a domestic policy decision?

Accepted Answer

the amount of funding given to schools

Question 21

A campaign ad showing a candidate wearing jeans & talking to people in a diner is an example of:

Accepted Answer

plain folks propaganda

Question 22

Put these documents in the correct chronological order

Accepted Answer

Common Sense, Declaration of Independence, U.S. Constitution

Question 23

Which branch has the power to "declare war"?

Accepted Answer

the legislative

Question 24

Based on the graph, which statement is most accurate?

Accepted Answer

The college-educated voters were more likely to vote.

Question 25

Which type of propaganda is shown in this poster?

Accepted Answer

bandwagon

Question 26

Identify the following "forms" of government:

Accepted Answer

a) direct democracy; b) representative democracy

Question 27

What groups are depicted in this illustration?

Accepted Answer

Federalists v. Anti-Federalists

Question 28

A lobbyist: (two answers)

Accepted Answer

tries to influence legislation., works for one or more interest groups.

Question 29

According to the 10th Amendment, powers not delegated are reserved to the people or:

Accepted Answer

the states

Question 30

Which is necessary to amend the Constitution of the United States?

Accepted Answer

2/3 vote in both houses of Congress & 3/4 of the states

Question 31

Local government would most likely make decisions about:

Accepted Answer

what businesses are allowed in a neighborhood

Question 32

The preamble of the Declaration of Independence was greatly influenced by the ideas of: (two answers)

Accepted Answer

John Locke, the Enlightenment

Question 33

The items at the bottom of the chart are all examples of:

Accepted Answer

ways that Congress impacts foreign affairs

Question 34

To win a mayoral office, Dr. Jones must be elected by:

Accepted Answer

registered voters of the city

Question 35

Who would have MOST LIKELY tweeted this back in the day?

Accepted Answer

Baron de Montesquieu, John Locke

Question 36

Identify which type of groups is found in the following mission statement:

Accepted Answer

non-governmental organization

Question 37

Which of the following is NOT a legal obligation of citizenship?

Accepted Answer

vote in elections

Question 38

A lot of the rights listed in the U.S. Bill of Rights were inspired by:

Accepted Answer

rights listed in the English Bill of Rights, unpopular policies of the British from before the Rev. War

Question 39

These headlines best illustrate the concept of:

Accepted Answer

rule of law

Question 40

Concurrent powers are:

Accepted Answer

shared by the federal government and the states

Question 41

The Cold War was a long rivalry/conflict between: (two answers)

Accepted Answer

The capitalist U.S. and the communist Soviet Union, The democratic U.S. and the totalitarian Soviet Union

Question 42

In order for defendants to receive a fair trial, citizens must:

Accepted Answer

serve on juries

Question 43

A famous actor makes commercials for a new soda. What kind of propaganda is this?

Accepted Answer

testimonial

Question 44

Political parties use advertising to: (two answers)

Accepted Answer

convince voters to vote for their candidates., educate the electorate about campaign issues

Question 45

Which of the following offenses refers to a protection first established by Magna Carta?

Accepted Answer

For depriving us in many cases, of...Trial by Jury

Question 46

Which Enlightenment writer strongly recommended the idea of having three branches of government?

Accepted Answer

Charles Montesquieu

Question 47

Which is NOT a requirement to become a naturalized U.S. citizen?

Accepted Answer

joining the military

Question 48

Which document completes the chain of events: Stamp Act, Tea Act, Intolerable Acts, _______?

Accepted Answer

Declaration of Independence

Question 49

Put these documents in the correct chronological order

Accepted Answer

Magna Carta, Mayflower Compact, English Bill of Rights

Question 50

According to John Locke, by which agreement did individuals form governments?

Accepted Answer

social contract

Question 51

What type of law is this?

Accepted Answer

Military law

Question 52

Jo was born on a US Air Force base in Germany to an American father and a German mother. He is: (two answers)

Accepted Answer

A U.S. citizen by law of blood, A U.S. citizen by law of soil

Question 53

UNLIKE the U.S. Constitution, the Florida Constitution establishes which of the following?

Accepted Answer

an elected cabinet

Question 54

Which amendment gave women the right to vote?

Accepted Answer

The 19th, in 1920

Question 55

Which level of government could pass a law changing the age at which people can marry?

Accepted Answer

state

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Civically Correct! Florida Civics EOC Practice Assessment

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