EOC 1
U.S. Constitution: Article I Legislative, Article II Executive, Article III Judicial
Florida Constitution: Article III Legislative, Article IV Executive, Article V Judiciary
a. they both include sharing powers
b. they both include separation of powers
c. they both are examples of government processes
d. they both are examples of government regulations
b. they both include separation of powers
What was the significance of Thomas Paine’s pamphlet Common Sense?
a. It was a published document outlining personal rights in Great Britain.
b. It was an influential work calling for independence from Great Britain.
c. it was a popular almanac instructing colonial farmers.
d. it was a written framework of colonial government.
b. It was an influential work calling for independence from Great Britain.
Which situation is an example of double jeopardy?
a. a person is put on trial without a lawyer and found guilty.
b. a person is found guilty and receives an unreasonable sentence.
c. a person is found guilty after a trial and convicted of multiple crimes.
d. a person is found guilty of a crime and has already been tried.
d. a person is found guilty of a crime and has already been tried.
Which purpose of the government as stated in the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution influenced the creation of a national court system?
a. establish justice
b. insure domestic tranquility
c. promote the general welfare
d. secure the blessings of liberty
a. establish justice
Which statement describes separation of powers?
a. Civil servants are not subject to political pressure.
b. Presidential power is not subject to congressional oversight.
c. Civilian authorities have control over the branches of the military.
d. Political authority is divided among the branches of the government.
d. Political authority is divided among the branches of the government.
Which statement describes a difference between the duties of state and federal governments?
a. the federal government builds roads
b. state governments establish courts
c. the federal government mints coins
d. state governments levy taxes
c. the federal government mints coins
The questions below determine whether a candidate meets the requirements to run for the U.S. House of Representatives. Which question is missing?
-What is the candidate's age?
-How long has the candidate been a U.S. citizen?
- ?
a. Which state is the candidate a resident of?
b. Does the candidate have a political background?
c. Which branch of the U.S. Armed Forces is the candidate a veteran of?
d. Does the candidate have a college degree?
a. Which state is the candidate a resident of?
Why are people required to pass a U.S. citizenship test as part of the naturalization process?
a. to create a safer society
b. to create a healthier society
c. to encourage a more informed citizenry
d. to encourage a more privileged citizenry
c. to encourage a more informed citizenry
What is a grand jury's role in the administration of justice?
a. A grand jury delivers the verdict after hearing all the evidence in a criminal trial.
b. A grand jury decides if there is sufficient evidence to bring charges against an individual.
c. A grand jury issue writs of certiorari to those seeking guidance from the U.S. Supreme Court.
d. A grand jury is summoned in trials where capital punishment is the consequence for an accused.
b. A grand jury decides if there is sufficient evidence to bring charges against an individual.
The excerpt below is from the 10th amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited to it by the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people.
How does the 10th Amendment limit national government power?
a. It provides a list of rights and freedoms for citizens.
b. It gives the states more power than the national government.
c. It requires the national government to share power with the states.
d. It establishes the supremacy of national government over the states.
c. It requires the national government to share power with the states.
How did King George III respond to the grievances of the colonists on "taxation without representation"?
a. he approved the colonists’ request for representation.
b. he ignored the colonists’ demands for change in government policy.
c. He supported the election of colonial representatives to Parliament.
d. He repealed the law declaring Parliament could pass laws for the colonies.
b. he ignored the colonists’ demands for change in government policy.
The president nominates an individual to serve as part of the Cabinet. Who approves or denies this appointment?
a. The Senate
b. The State Governors
c. The Federal Courts
d. The House of Representatives
a. The Senate
which function completes the list?
-Legislative Branch: ?
-Executive Branch: Negotiates treaties
a. coin money
b. declare war
c. regulate pollution
d. punish counterfeiters
b. declare war
The chart below describes some characteristics of "due process" of law.
Due Process of Law
Which phrase completes the chart?
a. the right to free and fair elections
b. the right to petition federal representatives
c. the right to participate in one's own government
d. the right to a decision based on evidence rather than opinion
d. the right to a decision based on evidence rather than opinion
How does an executive order differ from a federal law?
a. Executive orders are not approved by Congress.
b. Executive orders are not subject to judicial review.
c. Executive orders are not limited by the Constitution.
d. Executive orders are not reviewed by the President.
a. Executive orders are not approved by Congress.
Which title completes the list?
-Meet with members of Congress
-Donate money to election campaigns
a. Ways that Corporations Influence Consumers
b. Ways that Citizens Support Personal Businesses
c. Ways that Public Officials Support Government Reforms
d. Ways that Interest Groups Influence Lawmakers
d. Ways that Interest Groups Influence Lawmakers
Which title describes the civic obligation that would result in these outcomes: police, education, and roads?
a. Responsibility of Government to Enforce Laws
b. Role of Taxation in Providing Services
c. Role of Voting in Controlling Government
d. Importance of Education in Society
b. Role of Taxation in Providing Services
Which form of government does this excerpt describe?
"...government of the people by the people for the people..."
a. autocratic
b. oligarchy
c. republic
d. communist
c. republic
How does a federal system of government differ from a unitary system?
a. The central government passes laws in a federal system.
b. States hold some government powers in a federal system.
c. The central government collects taxes in a federal system.
d. Voters elect some government leaders in a federal system.
b. States hold some government powers in a federal system.
Why is it important to understand that U.S. domestic and foreign policies can be closely linked?
a. Many U.S. government actions involve both national and international citizens.
b. Many U.S. government laws involve both national and international procedures.
c. Many U.S. government decisions influence both national and international actions.
d. Many U.S. government regulations influence both national and international businesses.
c. Many U.S. government decisions influence both national and international actions.
"In the republic of America, the power is divided between two distinct governments". What principle is being described?
a. direct democracy
b. rule of law
c. judicial review
d. federalism
d. federalism
Which action did the U.S. government take to help make the world a safer place to live?
a. It helped found the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) in 1994.
b. It helped found the United Nations (UN) in 1945.
c. It withdrew from the International Red Cross in 1863.
d. It withdrew from the European Union in 1993.
b. It helped found the United Nations (UN) in 1945.
Which action is an example of a foreign-policy decision?
a. Congress passes a bill establishing Italian heritage month.
b. Congress approves funds to modernize housing on a military base in Florida.
c. The State honors a former U.S. ambassador to India Service Award.
d. The State Department issues a permit for a bridge from Michigan to Canada.
d. The State Department issues a permit for a bridge from Michigan to Canada.
Why do both the U.S. President and the U.S. Senate have the power to approve judges to the federal courts?
a. to ensure that the branches work together
b. to expand the power of the executive branch
c. to increase the power of the legislative branch
d. to ensure that the branches seek voter support
a. to ensure that the branches work together
What role does the Cabinet serve at the federal level?
a. It advises the president on national issues and assists in operating the government.
b. It works with the political party in power to ensure members support the president’s agenda.
c. It works with the major news organizations to ensure public support for upcoming legislation.
d. It advises government leaders on procedural matters and assists in the passage of legislation.
a. It advises the president on national issues and assists in operating the government.