EOC
REVIEW
What is the significance of the Brown v. Board of
Education of Topeka Supreme Court ruling?
• A Everyone has the right to due process
• B Public schools cannot make students say the Pledge of Allegiance
• C Students have the right to freedom of speech
• D The “separate but equal” doctrine was unconstitutional
What is the significance of the Brown v. Board of
Education of Topeka Supreme Court ruling?
• A Everyone has the right to due process
• B Public schools cannot make students say the Pledge of Allegiance
• C Students have the right to freedom of speech
• D The “separate but equal” doctrine was unconstitutional
When the Supreme Court recently ruled that the Health Care
Reform Act is constitutional, it was practicing –
A stare decisis
B judicial review
C federalism
D popular sovereignty
When the Supreme Court recently ruled that the Health Care
Reform Act is constitutional, it was practicing –
A stare decisis
B judicial review
C federalism
D popular sovereignty
Which Cabinet Department Secretary is responsible
for interacting with foreign governments?
A Department of Defense
B State Department
C Homeland Security
D Commerce Department
Which Cabinet Department Secretary is responsible
for interacting with foreign governments?
A Department of Defense
B State Department
C Homeland Security
D Commerce Department
Which Constitutional amendment protects the right
related to flag burning?
A 1st Amendment
B 2nd Amendment
C 4th Amendment
D 8th Amendment
Which Constitutional amendment protects the right
related to flag burning?
A 1st Amendment
B 2nd Amendment
C 4th Amendment
D 8th Amendment
How did the Supreme Court case of Hernandez v. Texas affect
civil rights?
A It said that women cannot be discriminated in employment because
of their gender.
B It said that the Constitution protects all races from discrimination,
not just Whites and African-Americans.
C It said that affirmative action policies were unconstitutional because
they did not include Hispanics.
D It said that all children must be allowed to attend school regardless
of race.
How did the Supreme Court case of Hernandez v. Texas affect
civil rights?
A It said that women cannot be discriminated in employment because
of their gender.
B It said that the Constitution protects all races from discrimination,
not just Whites and African-Americans.
C It said that affirmative action policies were unconstitutional because
they did not include Hispanics.
D It said that all children must be allowed to attend school
regardless of race.
Which landmark Supreme Court case is the most closely related to
the Fifth Amendment?
A Miranda v. Arizona
B Marbury v. Madison
C Mapp v. Ohio
D Schenck v. United States
Which landmark Supreme Court case is the most closely related to
the Fifth Amendment?
A Miranda v. Arizona
B Marbury v. Madison
C Mapp v. Ohio
D Schenck v. United States
Why do people living in Florida, Michigan, and Virginia see
more commercials about presidential elections?
A Those states have more television stations and report election
news more often.
B They have fewer electoral votes than all of the other states in
the region.
C The candidates can’t spend much time campaigning in those
states so they rely on commercials.
D They are considered states where either candidate could win
and claim those electoral votes.
Why do people living in Florida, Michigan, and Virginia see
more commercials about presidential elections?
A Those states have more television stations and report election
news more often.
B They have fewer electoral votes than all of the other states in
the region.
C The candidates can’t spend much time campaigning in those
states so they rely on commercials.
D They are considered states where either candidate could
win and claim those electoral votes.
Which of the following does not represent one of the
requirements of citizenship?
A Paying taxes to support the government
B Obeying the laws of the community
C Serving in the military if called upon
D Voting in general elections
Which of the following does not represent one of the
requirements of citizenship?
A Paying taxes to support the government
B Obeying the laws of the community
C Serving in the military if called upon
D Voting in general elections
Which of the following would not be a process used
by special interest groups to affect public policy?
A Legislative action
B Public opinion polling
C Referendum
D Media campaign
Which of the following would not be a process used
by special interest groups to affect public policy?
A Legislative action
B Public opinion polling
C Referendum
D Media campaign
According to the United States Constitution, your freedom
of speech does not allow you to yell, "Fire!" in a crowded
restaurant for which of the following reasons?
A You have to wait for the fire department to declare a fire.
B Freedom of expression is a civil right rather than a criminal
right.
C Freedom of speech does not apply in any public places.
D Freedom of speech does not extend to creating a danger to
others.
According to the United States Constitution, your freedom
of speech does not allow you to yell, "Fire!" in a crowded
restaurant for which of the following reasons?
A You have to wait for the fire department to declare a fire.
B Freedom of expression is a civil right rather than a criminal
right.
C Freedom of speech does not apply in any public places.
D Freedom of speech does not extend to creating a danger
to others.
Why did President Franklin Roosevelt call Congress back
into session when Pearl Harbor was attacked on December
7, 1941?
A The President must personally inform Congress when a
national emergency happens.
B The President must tell Congress when the nation goes to
war.
C Only Congress has the power to declare war on another
country.
D All three branches of government must agree when to go to
war.
Why did President Franklin Roosevelt call Congress back
into session when Pearl Harbor was attacked on December
7, 1941?
A The President must personally inform Congress when a
national emergency happens.
B The President must tell Congress when the nation goes to
war.
C Only Congress has the power to declare war on another
country.
D All three branches of government must agree when to go to
war.
The Supreme Court case of Roe v. Wade said that no woman
could be denied an abortion during the first three months of
pregnancy. Which of the following was the basis for that decision?
A The right of privacy
B Civil rights
C Due process of law
D Freedom of religion
The Supreme Court case of Roe v. Wade said that no woman
could be denied an abortion during the first three months of
pregnancy. Which of the following was the basis for that decision?
A The right of privacy
B Civil rights
C Due process of law
D Freedom of religion
Why does Congress have a bicameral structure?
A Great Britain had the same system with two elected houses, and we
copied it.
B Every state has equal representation in Congress, and they divide it
between two houses.
C The founders wanted to ensure that both states with small populations
and large populations had a voice in Congress.
D The government divides power between the national and state levels of
government
Why does Congress have a bicameral structure?
A Great Britain had the same system with two elected houses, and we
copied it.
B Every state has equal representation in Congress, and they divide it
between two houses.
C The founders wanted to ensure that both states with small
populations and large populations had a voice in Congress.
D The government divides power between the national and state levels of
government
The cartoon reflects
which Fifth Amendment
right?
A A person must be indicted by a grand
jury before being tried for a serious
crime.
B No person may be subjected to
double jeopardy [tried twice for the
same crime].
C Government may take property for a
public purpose with proper payment.
D Every person has the right to remain
silent if their words might incriminate
them.
The cartoon above
reflects which Fifth
Amendment right?
A A person must be indicted by a grand
jury before being tried for a serious
crime.
B No person may be subjected to
double jeopardy [tried twice for the
same crime].
C Government may take property for a
public purpose with proper payment.
D Every person has the right to remain
silent if their words might incriminate
them.
Which statement best
explains the cartoon
about Texas v. Johnson?
A It is wrong for someone wearing a
peace sign to burn the flag.
B The Supreme Court makes
decisions that are not always
popular with all Americans.
C A person may use a lighter or
match to burn the American flag.
D Most Americans agree that flag
burning is constitutional.
Which statement best
explains the cartoon
about Texas v. Johnson?
A It is wrong for someone wearing a
peace sign to burn the flag.
B The Supreme Court makes
decisions that are not always
popular with all Americans.
C A person may use a lighter or
match to burn the American flag.
D Most Americans agree that flag
burning is constitutional.
The point of view expressed by
the cartoon refers to the idea
that most candidates for the
presidency try to -A win the majority of popular votes
nationwide
B campaign in all states during the
course of the election
C gain the support of first-time
voters only in certain states
D win the electoral vote in certain
key states
The point of view expressed by
the cartoon refers to the idea
that most candidates for the
presidency try to -A win the majority of popular votes
nationwide
B campaign in all states during the
course of the election
C gain the support of first-time
voters only in certain states
D win the electoral vote in certain
key states
What was the cartoonist’s
opinion concerning the
2nd Amendment?
A Today, modern production methods
have made guns less expensive than in
the past.
B Guns today are more accurate and fire
faster than in the past.
C In modern society, guns are often used
more for violence than for a militia or
protection.
D Modern guns are less powerful than
guns made in the 1800 or 1900s.
What was the cartoonist’s
opinion concerning the
2nd Amendment?
A Today, modern production methods
have made guns less expensive than in
the past.
B Guns today are more accurate and fire
faster than in the past.
C In modern society, guns are often
used more for violence than for a
militia or protection.
D Modern guns are less powerful than
guns made in the 1800 or 1900s.