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a review for the Florida #civics EOC exam
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1
The executive branch ______ .
Eats laws
Makes laws
Interprets laws
Enforces laws
2
Which form of government does the United States have?
direct democracy
absolute monarchy
representative democracy
autocracy
3
The US's effort to stop the spread of communism through economic and military actions.
McCarthyism
Cold War
War on Terror
Truman Doctrine
4
Which type of communication is shown in this poster?
Entertainment
Propaganda
Advertisement
Informational
5
The president's advisers are known as ____ .
the Vice President
the Avengers
the Staff
the Cabinet
6
Which of the following is a way Judeo-Christian teachings influenced the United States?
Use of a Constitution
Use of direct democracy
Rule of law
Use of representative democracy
7
Which is an economic system in which the government allows citizens to have the most freedom in employment?
Socialism
Capitalism
Democracy
Communism
8
Which pair of beliefs was common among Federalists?
A strong national gov't was dangerous a Bill of rights was needed
Strong state gov't was needed; a Bill of rights necessary to protect
An executive as unnecessary; A judicial branch was dangerous
A strong national gov't was needed; a Bill of rights was dangerous
9
What is the difference between domestic and foreign policy?
Domestic = USA, Foreign = outer space
Domestic = NATO, Foreign = Mexico
Domestic = USA, Foreign = other countries
Domestic = other countries, Foreign = USA
10
Which international organization was created to defend the West from the Soviet Union?
NATO
UNICEF
World Trade Organization
World Court
11
Which statement is NOT true of a unitary system of government?
local gov are extensions of the central gov
central gov appoints the leaders of local gov
State gov'ts have their own sovereignty
central gov delegates (gives) responsibilities to local gov
12
Which responsibility would protect citizens against propaganda techniques?
Running for office
Voting
Volunteering
Staying informed
13
Which is something the president can NOT do?
Veto bills
Declare war
Issue executive orders
Issue a pardon
14
Which of the following is a way Greece influenced the United States?
Emphasis on Rule of Law
Use of a Constitution
Emphasis on natural rights
Use of direct democracy
15
When the US supported a failed invasion of Cuba during the Cold War
Cuban Missile Crisis
Korean War
Bay of Pigs
Vietnam War
16
What was the primary reason for U.S. involvement in Korea and Vietnam?
the hope of expanding American frontiers westward
an imperialist longing to annex new colonies
a fear of the international spread of Communism
a desire to help these people improve their economies
17
Which of the following is NOT a way the media affects politics?
By contributing to election campaign funds
By focusing public attention on particular issues
By providing information on both parties
By providing in-depth coverage of national issues
18
What is conducted every ten years to influence the allocation of electoral votes?
Primary elections
The Census
General Election
Electoral College
19
Which is an economic system that gives citizens the least economic freedom, disallowing personal property?
Capitalism
Socialism
Democracy
Communism
20
What propaganda technique is used in this political ad?
glittering generalities
bandwagon claims
transfer
plain folks
21
What two entities play a role in the confirmation process for Cabinet and Federal justices?
Senate appoints; President approves or denies
President appoints; Senate approves or denies
Congress appoints; Supreme Court approves or denies
President appoints; Congress approves or denies
22
What part of the executive branch is in charge of foreign policy?
Central Intelligence Agency
Environmental Protection Agency
Supreme Court
State Department
23
What would stop a President from putting political opponents in jail?
The prison system
Checks & Balances
Federalism
Rule of Law
24
What did supporters of women's suffrage and civil rights use to further their causes?
Civil Disobedience
Civil Duties
Civil Forfeiture
Civil Responsibilities
25
What is one way that citizens can directly influence public policy?
by watching more news programs on tv
by sending petitions signed by citizens to local officials
by expressing their views to their closest friends
by becoming better informed about issues
26
Which best describes the main objective of a lobbyist?
To advise political candidates on their election campaigns
To raise campaign funds for political parties
To influence legislators on issues
To influence public decision-making for the common good
27
Which of the following is a way Rome influenced the United States?
Use of a Constitution
Use of direct democracy
Mandated voting
Use of representative democracy
28
What issue represents a basic disagreement between Socialists and Communists
Whether income taxes should be lower
Whether conditions for workers should be improved
Whether government should provide free education and health
Whether business should be owned by the gov't or the people
29
What might this image be used to do in a political ad?
To urge women to work out
To urge women to clean
To urge women to vote
To urge men to wear make up
