Civics EOC Mixed Review 2

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100

Which Supreme Court decision concerned the rights of a person accused of a crime? a. Miranda v. Arizona b. Plessy v. Ferguson c. United States v. New York Times d. Brown v. Board of Education

c. United States v. New York Times

200

A candidate must win which of the following to be elected president? a. A majority in Congress b. A majority of the popular vote c. A majority of the electoral votes d. The popular vote in Florida

a. A majority in Congress

300

What is the purpose of the system of checks and balances created by the United States Constitution? a. It keeps any one branch of the federal government from becoming too powerful b. It helps manage the national treasury c. It keeps state government from becoming too powerful d. It protects individual rights

c. It keeps state government from becoming too powerful

400

What result is most likely when high tariff are applied to foreign goods? a. Fewer imported goods b. Increased exports c. Lower prices fro American made products d. Lower wages for American workers

c. Lower prices fro American made products

500

What is the main source of government revenue? a. Individual income taxes b. Excise taxes c. Customs duties d. Fees

a. Individual income taxes

2

100

What is the purpose of most U.S. tariffs? a. To give citizens tax exemptions b. To regulate trade c. To increase tax deductions d. To influence domestic policy

a. To give citizens tax exemptions

200

What is the federal government’s largest cost? a. Individual benefit payments b. National defense c. Education d. National debt payments

a. Individual benefit payments

300

Which part of the government sets the limit on the national debt? a. Department of Treasury b. Supreme Court c. President d. Congress

b. Supreme Court

400

Which statement best describes the principles contained in the U.S Constitution and the North Carolina Constitution? a. They are exactly the same b. They are very similar c. They are very different d. They are completely different

a. They are exactly the same

500

Which principle is furthered by the statement in the North Carolina Constitution that “all political power is vested in and derived from the people”? a. Checks and balances b. Separation of powers c. Popular sovereignty d. Flexibility

d. Flexibility

3

100

What is the duty of the state Department of Administration? a. Operate the state prison b. Protect water and other natural resources c. Oversee all other state agencies d. Act as adviser to the governor

b. Protect water and other natural resources

200

Which principle is furthered by governor’s veto power? a. Flexibility b. Separation of powers c. Checks and balances d. Popular sovereignty

c. Checks and balances

300

Which term describes an ordinary citizen who is part of the group that helps decide some court cases? a. Juror b. Sheriff c. Clerk d. Magistrate

c. Clerk

400

Which part of government has the sole authority to create local governments? a. Counties b. The legislature c. The governor d. Cities

c. The governor

500

A referendum would most likely be used to accomplish which of the following actions? a. To pass bonds to pay for new schools b. To recall a public official c. To get the voters’ opinion on a controversial proposal d. To make charter revisions

a. To pass bonds to pay for new schools

4

100

In Leandro v. State of North Carolina, the state Supreme Court interpreted part of the state constitution, what did the court determine the state must provide in terms of education? a. A free education b. An adequate education c. An equal education d. A practical education

b. An adequate education

200

The case if State v. Mann addresses legal questions involving the interpretation of which type of law? a. State constitutional law b. Federal constitutional law c. Common law d. Local law

a. State constitutional law

300

What historical event led to the Fourteenth Amendment’s adoption? a. The American Revolution b. Enactment of Jim Crow laws c. The women’s right movement d. The Civil War

a. The American Revolution

400

What city played an important role in the start of the Civil Rights movement in North Carolina? a. Asheville b. Greensboro c. Charlotte d. Mecklenburg

b. Greensboro

500

What recent trend has most contributed to the debate over annexation? a. Growth of high-tech industry b. Changing role of magnet schools c. Rapid urbanization d. Segregation of schools

a. Growth of high-tech industry

5

100

Why do some people oppose charter schools? a. They are open year round b. They deprive students of a common educational experience. c. They are not funded by taxes d. They are not autonomous as regular schools

d. They are not autonomous as regular schools

200

What is the main source of state revenue? a. Corporate tax b. Personal income tax c. Property tax d. Inheritance tax

b. Personal income tax

300

What is the main source of county revenue? a. Property tax b. Sales tax c. Excise tax d. Estate tax

c. Excise tax

400

Which tax is a direct revenue source for both the state and local governments? a. Personal income tax b. Corporate income tax c. Sales tax d. Property tax

b. Corporate income tax

500

A sheriff’s responsibilities include monitoring which of the following? a. The state court system b. The county jail c. The state’s law enforcement duties d. The county’s legal documents

b. The county jail