Civics EOC Practice
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questions 1 9 weeks
. The image below concerns government.
Source: U.S. House of Representatives
Which Enlightenment idea is represented by the image?
A
separation of powers
B
checks and balances
C
social contract
D
natural law
Which right is an example of an Enlightenment idea?
A
Fifth Amendment self-incrimination protection
B
First Amendment freedom of speech guarantees
C
First Amendment freedom of religion guarantees
D
Fourth Amendment search and seizure protection
How are the Enlightenment ideas that influenced the Founding Fathers
reflected in modern institutions?
A
Colonies have been re-established to preserve popular sovereignty.
B
Oligarchies have increased to safeguard natural rights.
C
The United Nations promotes universal human rights.
D
The European Union encourages economic stability.
What check does the U.S. Senate have on the
president?
A
overriding vetoes
B
appointing judges
C
declaring laws unconstitutional
D
refusing to confirm appointments
Which principle does the U.S. Supreme Court apply
when it declares an act of Congress unconstitutional?
A
separation of powers
B
checks and balances
C
advice and consent
D
executive privilege
Which principle supports President Eisenhower’s action to uphold the
U.S. Supreme Court’s decision that public schools should be
integrated?
A
judicial review
B
checks and balances
C
separation of powers
D
constitutional government
Which part of the U.S. Constitution outlines legislative
power?
A
First Amendment
B
Bill of Rights
C
Preamble
D
Article I
Which list includes roles of the president?
A
Chief Justice, Commander-in-Chief
B
Commander-in-Chief, Chief Executive
C
Speaker of the House, Chief Executive
D
Speaker of the House, Chief Justice
The statement below is from a congressional document, July 27, 1974.
Richard M. Nixon has acted in a manner
contrary to his trust as President and
subversive of constitutional government,
to the great prejudice of the cause of law
and justice, and to the manifest injury of
people
of the United Committee
States.
Source: U.S.the
House
of Representatives
on the Judiciary
How have similar statements influenced modern congressional actions?
A
presidential impeachment
B
presidential nomination
C
presidential election
D
presidential veto
Which action formally accuses a government official
of “wrongdoing”?
A
filibuster
B
impeach
C
override
D
pardon
The table below describes presidential vetoes.
President
(Years)
Barack H. Obama
(2009-present)
George W. Bush
(2001-2009)
William J. Clinton
(1993-2001)
George H. W. Bush
(1989-1993)
Ronald Reagan
(1981-1989)
Jimmy Carter
(1977-1981)
Gerald R. Ford
(1974-1977)
Richard M. Nixon
(1969-1974)
Presidential
Vetoes
Legislative
Overrides
2
0
12
4
37
2
44
1
78
9
31
2
66
12
43
7
Source: U.S. House of Representatives
Based on the table, how has the legislative process been impacted by presidential vetoes?
A
The presidents’ views are not reflected in public policy.
B
The presidents’ views are reflected in public policy.
C
Congress represents the will of the people.
D
Congress represents the will of the states.
The passage below describes a dispute between two neighbors.
Liz’s 16 year old daughter backed into Doug’s car while it was
parked in front of his house. Doug sued Liz for $1500 to cover
the cost of repairing the car.
Which court heard the case?
A
Circuit Court of Appeals
B
Florida Supreme Court
C
appellate court
D
county court