Civics EOC practice test

A: The US Supreme court declares a law created by congress unconstitutional. B:congress passes a new tax law and the Internal Revenue enforces it What constitutional principles are demonstrated in examples A and B? A. Example A: checks and balances; Example B: separation of powers B. Example A: checks and balances; Example B: judicial review C. Example A: separation of powers; Example B: individual rights D. Example A: separation of powers; Example B: checks and balances

A

Ben was prosecuted and convicted in state court for speaking out publically against the governor. During his trial, he was denied the counsel of a lawyer. Two years later, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned his conviction, explaining that the state had not guaranteed Ben's constitutional rights. Which amendments apply to this case? A. Amendment I (free speech) and Amendment VI (due process) B. Amendment I (free press) and Amendment IV (search and seizure) C. Amendment IX (unenumerated rights) and Amendment VI (due process) D. Amendment IX(unenumerated rights) and Amendment IV (search and seizure)

A

How did the U.S. Constitution address the problem under the Articles of Confederation that Congress had no power to ensure its laws were followed by the states? A. It created an executive branch to enforce laws. B. It gave each state sovereign authority over its laws. C. It required the president to resolve disputes between states. D. It required unanimous consent of states to create new laws.

A

How do modern Democrats and Republicans view taxation? A. Democrats tend to favor tax increases to support new social programs more than Republicans. B. Republicans tend to favor tax increases to support new social programs more than Democrats. C. Democrats tend to favor tax decreases, while Republicans tend to favor keeping tax rates the same. D. Republicans tend to favor tax increases, while Democrats tend to favor keeping tax rates the same

A

How does rule of law affect U.S. government officials and institutions? A. It holds government officials and institutions accountable to the law. B. It requires government officials and institutions to create new laws. C. It prevents government officials and institutions from making their work public. D. It ensures government officials and institutions are exempt from laws.

A

The government of the united states ________________________ for its power and exists to ______________________ A. depends on people; serve the people B. depends on law; maintain the law C. depends on God; serve the people D. depends on liberty; maintain those liberties

A

What is a government that is run by the people, either directly or indirectly? A. Democracy B. Oligarchy C. Autocracy D. Communism

A

Which of the following was a weakness of the Articles of Confederation? A. The government did not have a separate judicial branch. B. The judicial branch of government was too strong. C. The president was able to spend taxes too freely. D. The government had too much power over trade.

A

A more informed society has resulted from which constitution a protection? A. Trial by jury B. Free speech C. Right to bear arms D. Due process

B

Flora is concerned because her little brother became ill at school. The doctor explains he has the flu. "I've seen an increase in flu cases among children the past few years," says the doctor. "Many children need flu shots, but their parents can't afford them." Flora decides to take action. Which should be Flora's final step in attempting to encourage her community to provide low- cost flu shots? A. Identify public policy alternatives by talking to her doctor about options to locate funding for shots. B. Outline her citizen-action plan to the county department of public health proposing it offer a low-cost vaccination clinic. C. Evaluate public policy alternatives by speaking to the Surgeon General's office about similar efforts in other communities. D. Conduct background research by visiting the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's web site to read about side effects of flu shots.

B

Following the 1966 Supreme Court decision in Miranda v. Arizona, police began informing people placed under arrest that they "have the right to remain silent." What basic freedom is this meant to protect, and how does it affect arrested individuals? A. The right to freedom of speech; it provides them with the ability to speak to their attorneys without fear of incrimination. B. The protection against self-incrimination; it informs them that speaking to law enforcement could incriminate them. C. The protection of due process; it prevents convicted offenders from receiving cruel and unusual punishments. D. The right to freedom of assembly; it prevents law enforcement from asking them questions without the presence of an attorney.

B

The Declaration of Independence included these complaints: • Taxation without representation • Limiting judicial powers • Dissolving local lawmaking bodies Which two complaints should be added to this list? A. Keeping colonists from moving west of the Appalachian Mountains; closing Chesapeake Bay B. Suspending trial by jury in many cases; housing soldiers on the property of colonists C. Ordering colonists to move from Native American land; refusal to buy American goods D. Allowing the wealthy to avoid local laws; trading with hostile Native American tribes

B

The constitutional guarantee of a free press has resulted in A. a government more likely to hide its actions from the people B. a government more responsive to the needs of the people C. the establishment of English as the official language of the United States D. the establishment of government-run news organizations

B

What did many American colonists use Thomas Paine's Common Sense to justify? A. Acts of sabotage against British merchants B. Declaring independence from Britain C. Joining the army instead of the militia D. Supporting the British monarchy

B

What is the term used in the Fourteenth Amendment to describe persons who are born or naturalized in the United States? A. Aliens B. Citizens C. Immigrants D. Residents

B

Which viewpoint was common among Anti-Federalists? A. There is no need for a separate Bill of Rights. B. The Constitution does not give enough power to the states. C. The Constitution will not strengthen the government. D. A strong national government will protect the people in times of crisis.

B

attending public meetings, helping neighbors after a storm,following rules at landmarks,volunteering in a community What will happen if a citizen does NOT perform these actions? A. The democracy will fail. B. The common good will suffer. C. The citizen will be charged with a crime. D. The citizen will be fined.

B

".....the interior structure of the government as that its several constituent parts may, by their mutual relations, be the means of keeping each other in their proper places." Which constitutional principle does Madison describe in the passage? A. Popular sovereignty B. Judicial review C. Checks and balances D. Separation of powers

C

Anne Tracy works as a journalist for The Daily Mouth. She wrote a story about how Senator Jones cheated on a law school exam. She interviewed witnesses who saw the senator cheating. The story ran on the front page. Senator Jones denied the charges. Then he resigned from office. He plans to sue The Daily Mouth for damages. Under what circumstances could he sue the paper and win his lawsuit? A. He could sue the paper for libel and could win the case if he proved that Tracy had a grudge against him. B. He could sue the paper for slander and could win the case if he proved that Tracy had a grudge against him. C. He could sue the paper for libel and could win the case if he proved that the accusations were untrue and his reputation was hurt. D. He could sue the paper for slander and could win the case if he proved that the accusations were untrue and his reputation was hurt.

C

The diagram describes a cause that led to the writing of the Declaration of Independence. British increase taxes on tea ⬇️ Boston tea party ⬇️ ? ⬇️ Declaration of independence Which action completes the diagram? A. Americans expel quartered troops. B. Americans form the Sons of Liberty. C. British pass the Intolerable Acts. D. British pass the Townshend Acts.

C

What does the phrase "insure domestic tranquility" in the Preamble of the Constitution mean? A. Give land to the homeless. B. Fight wars on foreign soil. C. Keep the homeland at peace. D. Provide citizens with insurance.

C

What happened to American schools after the 1954 U.S. Supreme Court decision in Brown v. Board of Education? A. States could continue segregation as long as facilities were separate but equal. B. Individuals of different races voluntarily stopped all forms of school segregation. C. The federal government ordered that states integrate classes. D. Segregation continued in schools below the sixth-grade level.

C

Which situation does NOT involve a right protected by the Bill of Rights? A. Freedom to write my opinions in the local newspaper B. The ability to own a gun, as long as I follow laws C. The guarantee of a well-paying job D. Freedom to join the church of my choosing

C

Government being for the preservation of every man's right and property, by preserving him from the violence or injury of others , is for the good of the governed. Based on this passage, with which complaint in the Declaration of Independence would John Locke agree? A. He has affected to render the Military independent of and superior to the Civil power. B. He has erected a multitude of New Offices, and sent hither swarms of Officers to harass our people... C. He has kept among us, in times of peace, Standing Armies without the Consent of our legislatures. D. He has refused his Assent to Laws, the most wholesome and necessary for the public good.

D

James Madison wrote that "liberty is to faction what air is to fire." After reading this, Jack points out that the Founders would have wanted more restrictions on lobbyists, special-interest groups, and media influencing the government. Based on what you know, what would be a good counterargument? A. Elected officials are better able to measure public opinion if there are no interfering factions. B. Lobbyists will balance one another in government influence if they are subject to fewer laws. C. Political ads, despite their biases, are best able to inform citizens when there are no regulations. D. The media, despite its biases, are best able to watchdog the government when they are free.

D

Peter Brown has lived in his home since he was a child. Now the city department of parks and recreation wants to tear down his neighborhood to build a park. The city manager comes to visit Peter and offers to buy the house from him. Peter refuses. The city manager says that the city will now seize the property under the constitutional power of "eminent domain." According to the U.S. Constitution, under what circumstances would Peter win his fight to keep his home? A. If Peter could prove that he had paid the full price of the house already B. If Peter was born as a citizen of the United States, not a naturalized citizen or resident C. If the city did not make a reasonable effort to build the park in an uninhabited area D. If the city did not offer him fair market price for his home

D

Which of the following is one reason why citizens are required to file documents, such as a legal tax document, with the government? A. To ensure that students can go to private schools B. To ensure the operation of international trade C. To provide a fair report of business practices D. To provide social programs for needy citizens

D