Civics EOC practice test

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?

Amendment 1 (free speech) and Amendment 5 (due process)

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? .

British pass the Intolerable Acts.

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

".....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?

Checks and balances

What is the term used in the Fourteenth Amendment to describe persons who are born or naturalized in the United States?

Citizens

What did many American colonists use Thomas Paine's Common Sense to justify?

Declaring independence from Britain

What is a government that is run by the people, either directly or indirectly?

Democracy

How do modern Democrats and Republicans view taxation?

Democrats tend to favor tax increases to support new social programs more than Republicans.

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?

Example A: checks and balances; Example B: separation of powers

A more informed society has resulted from which constitution a protection?

Free speech

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?

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.

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?

He has refused his Assent to Laws, the most wholesome and necessary for the public good.

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?

If the city did not offer him fair market price for his home

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?

It created an executive branch to enforce laws. laws.

How does rule of law affect U.S. government officials and institutions?

It holds government officials and institutions accountable to the law.

What does the phrase "insure domestic tranquility" in the Preamble of the Constitution mean?

Keep the homeland at peace.

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?

Outline her citizen-action plan to the county department of public health proposing it offer a low-cost vaccination clinic.

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?

Suspending trial by jury in many cases; housing soldiers on the property of colonists

Which viewpoint was common among Anti-Federalists?

The Constitution does not give enough power to the states.

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?

The common good will suffer.

What happened to American schools after the 1954 U.S. Supreme Court decision in Brown v. Board of Education?

The federal government ordered that states integrate classes.

Which of the following was a weakness of the Articles of Confederation?

The government did not have a separate judicial branch.

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?

The media, despite its biases, are best able to watchdog the government when they are free.

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?

The protection against self-incrimination; it informs them that speaking to law enforcement could incriminate them.

Which of the following is one reason why citizens are required to file documents, such as a legal tax document, with the government?

To provide social programs for needy citizens

The constitutional guarantee of a free press has resulted in

a government more responsive to the needs of the

The government of the united states ________________________ for its power and exists to ______________________

depends on people; serve the people