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