Study Guide: Civics EOC Exam
John Locke: What ideas is he known for?
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What is the social contract?
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Montesquieu: How did he influence the “Founding Fathers?”
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What are three concepts found in the Magna Carta that influenced the Founding Fathers?
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List two rights that are found in the English Bill of Rights that are found in the US Bill of Rights:
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Name two concepts in the Mayflower Compact that influenced the Founding Fathers:
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What did Thomas Paine's Common Sense influence the Founding Fathers to do?
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List three things that the British did that made the Colonists angry?
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Who was the "Grievances" of the Declaration of Independence addressed to? _____________________
What rights did Thomas Jefferson say every American is entitled to in the Declaration of Independence?
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Which Enlightenment philosopher influenced Jefferson in the "Natural Rights" section of the Declaration
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List three weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation:
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List the goals of the Preamble and describe what they mean:
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Define: Separation of Power: ______________________________________________________
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Define Checks and Balances: _____________________________________________________________
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Provide an Example of Checks and Balances for each branch:
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Define the Rule of Law: _________________________________________________________________
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What President demonstrated the Rule of Law: ______________________________________________
List two “sources” of American Law:
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List four “types” of law:
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Which Amendment defined citizenship? ____________________________________________________
List five “qualifications” for becoming a naturalized citizen:
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What are the two ways to become a natural born citizen? ______________________________________
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List the six steps to become a naturalized citizen:
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List four “obligations” of US citizens:
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List four “responsibilities” of citizenship:
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List the 10 Amendments in the Bill of Rights:
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Define the following Amendments:
13th: __________________________________________________________________________ ______
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24th: _________________________________________________________________________________
26th: _________________________________________________________________________________
List the outcomes of the following Landmark Supreme Court Cases:
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Plessy v. Ferguson: ____________________________________________________________________
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Brown v. Board of Education: _____________________________________________________________
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Gideon v. Wainright: ____________________________________________________________________
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Miranda v. Arizona: ____________________________________________________________________
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In re’ Gault: ___________________________________________________________________________
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Tinker v. Des Moines: ___________________________________________________________________
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Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier: ________________________________________________________________
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US v. Nixon: ____________________________________________________________________
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Bush v. Gore: ____________________________________________________________________
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Describe the following Political Parties:
Democrats:
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List the Constitutional Qualifications for the following offices:
President:
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House of Representatives:
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Senate:
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Define the following:
Party Platform: ________________________________________________________________________
Political Action Committee: ______________________________________________________________
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Bias: _________________________________________________________________________________
Media Watching Role: __________________________________________________________________
Propaganda: __________________________________________________________________________
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List 3 things each level of government is responsible for:
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What is a “domestic policy”? _____________________________________________________________
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List the ways the President deals with foreign policy:
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List the ways Congress deals with foreign policy:
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Define the following international organizations:
United Nations: ________________________________________________________________________
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NATO: _______________________________________________________________________________
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NAFTA: ______________________________________________________________________________
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UNICEF: ______________________________________________________________________________
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International Court of Justice (World Court): _________________________________________________
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WTO ________________________________________________________________________________
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Red Cross: ____________________________________________________________________________
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NGOs: _______________________________________________________________________________
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What two wars fought in Europe and Asia where the last “declared wars”?________________________
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Name two “undeclared” wars? ___________________________________________________________
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What was the decades long conflict between the United States and the Soviet Union referred to?
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What were the two conflicts with Cuba in the 1960s? _________________________________________
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What country were the two “Gulf Wars” fought against? _______________________________________
Define the following “forms” of government:
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Absolute Monarchy: ____________________________________________________________________
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Communism: __________________________________________________________________________
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What “system” of government is power shared between the national and regional governments?
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What system of government do the regional governments tell the central government what to do?
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What system of government does the central government have all of the power?
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Who is the executive chosen by in a Parliamentary System? ____________________________________
What are powers held by the national government called?_____________________________________
List ten constitutional powers of the national government: _____________________________________
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List the three levels of Federal Courts: ______________________________________________________
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List the three levels of the Florida Court System: _____________________________________________
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What are powers shared by the national and state governments called? __________________________
List three powers shared by the national & state governments: _________________________________
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What are powers held by state governments called: __________________________________________
List three powers held only by state governments: ____________________________________________
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What do you call the system in which powers are shared by national and state governments?
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How are federal amendments made? ______________________________________________________
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List the Steps through Congress for passing a law:
Complete the Chart Comparing the US & Florida Constitutions:
United States
Florida
Articles:
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Size:
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Rights Contained in:
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Specifics:
List three ways to amend the Florida Constitution
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Name: ______________________________________ Date: _______________________ Period: ______
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2 Words - an implied agreement among the people of an organized society that defines the rights,
duties, and limitations of the governed and the government
a period in European history when many educated people stressed the importance of learning and
reasoning;
(3 words) a principle of the federal government, according to the U.S. Constitution, that allows each
branch of government to limit the power of the other branches
2 Words - a government that has been limited in power by a constitution, or written agreement
10. governing body responsible for making laws
11. 2 Words - the belief that individuals are born with basic rights that cannot be taken away by
governments; life, liberty, and property
14. 2 Words - laws passed by government to protect natural rights
15. 2 Words - a government document that limited the power of the king of England and protected the
rights of the nobility; written by the English nobles in 1215
16. 3 Words - a concept that those who govern are bound by the laws; no one is above the law
17. 2 Words - the idea that people have the right to fair and reasonable laws, and that government leaders
and officials have to follow rules when enforcing laws and treat all people in the same way
18. 2 Words - a pamphlet published by Thomas Paine in 1776 to convince the American colonists to
support becoming independent from England
19. 2 Words - an agreement between individuals that created a government that would provide order and
protect the rights of the colonists; written by a group of English Puritans in Massachusetts in 1620
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4 Words - an agreement made by the people to establish a government and abide by its laws
A tax
4 Words - a government document that expanded the powers of the English Parliament and expanded
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English Parliament in 1689
6. 3 Words - the structure of the federal government, according to the U.S. Constitution, that sets up
three branches with their own distinct powers and responsibilities
9. a set of things that people believe they should be free to do without restrictions
12. 2 Words - popular or representative system where the people create and run their own government
13. the introduction to the U.S. Constitution
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SOCIALCONTRACT—2 Words - an implied agreement among the people of an organized society
that defines the rights, duties, and limitations of the governed and the government
ENLIGHTENMENT—a period in European history when many educated people stressed the
importance of learning and reasoning;
CHECKSANDBALANCES—(3 words) a principle of the federal government, according to the U.S.
Constitution, that allows each branch of government to limit the power of the other branches
LIMITEDGOVERNMENT—2 Words - a government that has been limited in power by a constitution,
or written agreement
LEGISLATURE—governing body responsible for making laws
NATURALRIGHTS—2 Words - the belief that individuals are born with basic rights that cannot be
taken away by governments; life, liberty, and property
NATURALLAW—2 Words - laws passed by government to protect natural rights
MAGNACARTA—2 Words - a government document that limited the power of the king of England
and protected the rights of the nobility; written by the English nobles in 1215
RULEOFLAW—3 Words - a concept that those who govern are bound by the laws; no one is above
the law
DUEPROCESS—2 Words - the idea that people have the right to fair and reasonable laws, and that
government leaders and officials have to follow rules when enforcing laws and treat all people in the
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COMMONSENSE—2 Words - a pamphlet published by Thomas Paine in 1776 to convince the
American colonists to support becoming independent from England
MAYFLOWERCOMPACT—2 Words - an agreement between individuals that created a government
that would provide order and protect the rights of the colonists; written by a group of English Puritans
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CONSENTOFTHEGOVERNED—4 Words - an agreement made by the people to establish a
government and abide by its laws
3. DUTY—A tax
4. ENGLISHBILLOFRIGHTS—4 Words - a government document that expanded the powers of the
English Parliament and expanded the rights of the people, as well as further limited the rights of the
king; written by the members of the English Parliament in 1689
6. SEPARATIONOFPOWERS—3 Words - the structure of the federal government, according to the U.S.
Constitution, that sets up three branches with their own distinct powers and responsibilities
9. RIGHTS—a set of things that people believe they should be free to do without restrictions
12. SELFGOVERNMENT—2 Words - popular or representative system where the people create and run
their own government
13. PREAMBLE—the introduction to the U.S. Constitution
Name: _________________________________ Date: _____________________ Period: _______
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a system of government where power is located with the independent states and there is little power
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something owed; such as money
formally put an end to (a system, practice, or institution)
A formal complaint
Taxation without _____________________, the idea that it is unfair to tax someone without giving
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17. a person acting on behalf of another person or group
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a single ruler that possess and abuses absolute government power
3 Words - a document written in 1776 that listed the basis for democratic government and the
grievances of the colonists
3 Words - the first constitution of the United States, adopted in 1781 and replaced in 1789
the name of the English legislature
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referring to something at home, not foreign
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money levied by a government for specific facilities or services
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UNALIENABLERIGHTS—2 Words - basic rights of the people that may not be taken away
CONFEDERATION—a system of government where power is located with the independent states
and there is little power in the central government
DEBT—something owed; such as money
ABOLISH—formally put an end to (a system, practice, or institution)
GRIEVANCE—A formal complaint
REPRESENTATION—Taxation without _____________________, the idea that it is unfair to tax
someone without giving them a voice in government
POSTERITY—future generations
REPRESENTATIVE—a person acting on behalf of another person or group
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TYRANT—a single ruler that possess and abuses absolute government power
DECLARATIONOFINDEPENDENCE—3 Words - a document written in 1776 that listed the basis for
democratic government and the grievances of the colonists
ARTICLESOFCONFEDERATION—3 Words - the first constitution of the United States, adopted in
1781 and replaced in 1789
PARLIAMENT—the name of the English legislature
QUARTER—To house a person or group of people
DOMESTIC—referring to something at home, not foreign
OPPRESSION—the use of authority or power in a cruel or unjust manner
TAX—money levied by a government for specific facilities or services
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Anti-_______________, a group of people who opposed the ratification of the Constitution and a
strong central government.
3 Words - a concept that those who govern are bound by the laws; no one is above the law
Health, happiness, prosperity, and well-being
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Judicial _________________, the power of the courts to declare laws unconstitutional
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Code of _____________, a written code of rules that guided the ancient society of Babylon; dates
back to 1772 B.C.
10. 3 Words - Anti-Federalists insisted this be added to the Constitution.
12. ______ Amendment, provides a lawyer, jury, speedy & public trial, and the opportunity to face one's
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16. 4 Words - goal of the preamble, create an even better government that will make life better for all
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2 Words - goal of the Preamble, make a fair and honest system for all, usually our court system
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something formed by combining parts, such as states into one country
_______________ vs. Madison, Supreme Court case that established judicial review.
______ Amendment, protects from unreasonable search & seizure
the process of formally approving something;
_______ Law & Courts settle disputes between people or groups filing for damages.
___________ Amendment, protects from cruel and unusual punishment, or excessive bonds & fines
______ Amendment, includes due process and the right to remain silent.
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4. RULEOFLAW—3 Words - a concept that those who govern are bound by the laws; no one is above
the law
6. WELFARE—Health, happiness, prosperity, and well-being
7. REVIEW—Judicial _________________, the power of the courts to declare laws unconstitutional
8. HAMMURABI—Code of _____________, a written code of rules that guided the ancient society of
Babylon; dates back to 1772 B.C.
10. BILLOFRIGHTS—3 Words - Anti-Federalists insisted this be added to the Constitution.
12. SIXTH—______ Amendment, provides a lawyer, jury, speedy & public trial, and the opportunity to
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TRANQUILITY—peaceful
JUVENILE—___________ Law, law that deals with the actions and well-being of persons who are
not yet adults
UNION—something formed by combining parts, such as states into one country
MARBURY—_______________ vs. Madison, Supreme Court case that established judicial review.
FOURTH—______ Amendment, protects from unreasonable search & seizure
RATIFICATION—the process of formally approving something;
CIVIL—_______ Law & Courts settle disputes between people or groups filing for damages.
EIGHTH—___________ Amendment, protects from cruel and unusual punishment, or excessive
bonds & fines
FIFTH—______ Amendment, includes due process and the right to remain silent.
COMMON—_________ Law, legal precedence based on customs and prior legal decisions
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Civics EOC Vocabulary Part IV
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John Locke said the purpose of government is to protect "life, liberty, & ______________.
Were in favor of the Constitution and a strong central government.
_____________ Law, deals with those serving in the Armed Forces.
_____-Government, established in the "New World," in which government or control of a country by
its own members rather than by members of a different country.
Last name of Enlightenment philosopher who inspired the Declaration of Independence
A law passed by a legislature
Principle that Baron de Montesquieu is known for (3 Words)
Civic _______________,Something that you should do as a citizen. This can include participating in
the democratic process (voting), recycling, volunteering, or helping other citizens.
The Declaration of Independence contained complaints to King George III known as.
A Civic _____, is something that each citizen owes their nation, whether it's serving on a jury, abiding
the law, registering for selective service, or paying taxes.
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A right found in the Magna Carta to be judged by one's peers.
Section of the Constitution that lists the goals and purposes of the government and document
John Locke wrote of this agreement that the people entered into with their government giving up
certain rights in return for protection. (2 Words)
Shay's Rebellion demonstrated the Articles of Confederation was too _______
____________ Service, A system for calling up people for compulsory (required) military service.
Cruel and oppressive government or rule.
The Articles of Confederation contained only ____ branch.
Law of _______, Idea that a person's nationality at birth is the same as that of his natural parents.
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PROPERTY—John Locke said the purpose of government is to protect "life, liberty, &
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FEDERALISTS—Were in favor of the Constitution and a stong central government.
MILITARY—_____________ Law, deals with those serving in the Armed Forces.
SELF—_____-Government, established in the "New World," in which government or control of a
country by its own members rather than by members of a different country.
LOCKE—Last name of Enlightenment philosopher who inspired the Declaration of Independence
STATUTE—A law passed by a legislature
SEPARATIONOFPOWER—Principle that Baron de Montesquieu is known for (3 Words)
RESPONSIBILITY—Civic _______________,Something that you should do as a citizen. This can
include participating in the democratic process (voting), recycling, volunteering, or helping other
citizens.
GRIEVANCES—The Declaration of Independence contained complaints to King George III known as.
DUTY—A Civic _____, is something that each citizen owes their nation, whether it's serving on a jury,
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JURY—A right found in the Magna Carta to be judged by one's peers.
PREAMBLE—Section of the Constitution that lists the goals and purposes of the government and
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SOCIALCONTRACT—John Locke wrote of this agreement that the people entered into with their
government giving up certain rights in return for protection. (2 Words)
WEAK—Shay's Rebellion demonstrated the Articles of Confederation was too _______
SELECTIVE—____________ Service, A system for calling up people for compulsory (required)
military service.
TYRANNY—Cruel and oppressive government or rule.
ONE—The Articles of Confederation contained only ____ branch.
BLOOD—Law of _______, Idea that a person's nationality at birth is the same as that of his natural
parents.