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EOC Practice Question #1
1. Which example best demonstrates a
constitutional government?
A. The rule of law is present but changing
B. The rule of law is determined by
congress
C. Places limits on the power of elected
officials

D. The constitution must be in written form

C. Places limits on elected officials

Which statement best describes limited
government?
A. A constitutional government governed by
the rule of law
B. A government with a written constitution
C. A monarchy that allows for rule of law
D. A government that suggests the Supreme
Court use rule of law

A. A constitutional government governed by
the rule of law

“A form of government that derives its power directly or
indirectly from the people, is administered by officials
holding power for a limited time, and incorporates
representative institutions.” -James Madison
A. A constitutional government governed by the rule of
law
D. A government that suggests the Supreme Court use
rule of law

A. A constitutional government
governed by the rule of law

4. Which statement best describes a function of a

written constitution?
A. To insure a limited government
B. To outline the role of the president, congress,
and Supreme Court
C. To require the consent of the people on all
legislation
D. Provide guidelines for all elected officials

A. To insure a limited government

“…An individual citizen dedicated to the common welfare
of their community, even at personal cost.”

What term best describes the information in the above
statement?
A. Republic

B. Natural Rights
C. Civic virtue
D. Classical virtue

Identify, which is not a characteristic of classical
republicanism.

A. Small uniform communities
B. Citizenship
C. Civic virtue

D. Natural rights

D. Natural rights
Classical Republicanism: is an early theory
of democracy that holds that the best kind
of government is one that promotes the
"common good" and the welfare of an
entire society. Its characteristics include
civic virtue, moral education, and small,
uniform communities. The earliest
examples can be found in the governments
of ancient Greece and Rome.

Which trait is not exclusively associated with the
concept of common good?
A. Doing what is best for society as a whole
B. A philosophy common to ancient Rome
C. Permitting individuals to profit from public
office if it helps others
D. Teaching citizens to work for the benefit of
society.

C. Permitting individuals to profit
from public office if it helps others

“Inalienable rights are inherent to each individual,
regardless of wealth, social status, or birth.”

Analyze the above statement in the chart and
predict how it would impact government.
A. Wealth and social status would determine your
rights
B. All citizens would be treated equally
C. Citizens from foreign countries would not
receive equal rights
D. All individuals are entitled to pursue wealth

B. All citizens would be treated equally

Identify, which phrase best explains popular
sovereignty.
A. The ultimate political authority rests with the
people
B. The ultimate political authority rests with the
majority party
C. The will of the majority determines political
authority

D. All bills must be submitted to the people

A. The ultimate political authority
rests with the people

Which of these is the main function of common
law?

A. To increase the legal power of the nobility
B. To create laws that only apply to the common
citizen

C. To create a council of common citizens and
nobility to rule on laws
D. To create laws that would be applied
consistently by royal judges

D. To create laws that would be
applied consistently by royal judges

Which is an effect of the Magna Carta?

A. All individuals were given increased
rights
B. The charter did not grant new rights

C. The charter only describes the
relationship between the Crown and clergy
D. Proclaim certain liberties and limit the
authority of the king

D. Proclaim certain liberties and
limit the authority of the king

Identify the best example of rule of law.
A. Every member of society must obey the
law
B. Officials may establish rules for the
country
C. Every member of society can petition
against a law
D. Individuals may force congress to create a
law by petition

A. Every member of society must
obey the law

What statement best describes the Mayflower
Compact?
A. This document created a comprehensive
government
B. This document was the first to guarantee
equal rights for women
C. Was a covenant created in England before the
Mayflower sailed

D. Was an early example of social contract theory

D. Was an early example of social
contract theory

Identify the effect checks and balances
have on the legislative process.
A. It distributes power so that one branch
or official can’t dominate others.

B. It requires revenue bills to start in the
Senate
C. Popular sovereignty and the will of the
people comes first
D. Legislative supremacy is maintained

A. It distributes power so that one
branch or official can’t dominate
others.

Which statement best summarizes the Articles of
Confederation?
A. A constitution giving total power to the federal
government
B. Adopted by the First Continental Congress
C. The first constitution of the United States
D. The first constitution to give the federal
government power to tax individuals

C. The first constitution of the United
States

“Proportional representation is a democratic system which aims to
represent the will of the population in the legislature by proportional
support. The goal of proportional representation is to more
accurately reflect the political inclinations of the population.”
Wisegeek.com
Based on the above definition, what is the purpose of proportional
representation?
A. To ensure the political will of one district is implemented
B. To better represent the political, social, and economic views in the
legislature
C. To reflect the political views, and ensure passage of laws to
benefit a state
D. To ensure the smaller states equal representation

B. To better represent the political,
social, and economic views in the
legislature

Identify, which phrase best describes the Great
Compromise.

A. A bicameral congress, the House based on state
population, the Senate, representation would be equal for
each state
B. A bicameral congress, whereby representation would
be based on the state’s population
C. The will of the majority within each state determines
the number of representatives and senators.

D. A bicameral congress, whereby representation within
the House and Senate is determined by population

A. A bicameral congress, the House
based on state population, the
Senate, representation would be
equal for each state

Identify the constitutional function of the
Electoral College.
A. Determines who will represent each political
party in a national election
B. Determines who will become president in case
of a tie
C. Represents the popular vote after a
presidential election

D. Determines who will be president

D. Determines who will be president

The state of Missouri feels that the federal
government should help pay for the
renovations to Interstate 70. Which term best
describes this political philosophy?
A. Executive order
B. Delegate power
C. Shared powers
D. Eminent domain

Ex post facto law:

A law that makes illegal an act that
was legal when committed, increases
the penalties for an infraction after it
has already been committed, or
changes the rules of evidence to make
conviction easier. The Constitution
prohibits ex post facto law.

Identify the best example of an ex post facto law.
A. The new 55 mph speed limit on interstate highways
goes into effect on Wednesday. Fred Fern was given a
speeding ticket the preceding Tuesday.
B. The new 55 mph speed limit on interstate highways
goes into effect on Wednesday. Fred Fern was given a
speeding ticket on the following Thursday.
C. The new 55 mph speed limit law must be posted for
seven months before a ticket may be issued.
D. The new 55 mph speed limit on interstate highways
allows each person to be given one warning before issuing
a ticket.

A. The new 55 mph speed limit on
interstate highways goes into effect on
Wednesday. Fred Fern was given a
speeding ticket the preceding
Tuesday.

Bill of Attainder:
A legislative act that singles out an
individual or group for punishment
without a trial.

Choose the best example of a bill of attainder.
A. The president signed a bill which would make entering this
country illegally a federal crime, and all individuals caught would be
sent to prison without a trial.
B. The president signed a bill which would make entering this
country illegally a federal crime, and all individuals caught would be
tried and sent to prison.
C. Congress passed a bill, which would make entering this country
illegally a federal crime, and all individuals caught would be sent to
prison without a trial.
D. The president has asked Congress to pass a bill, which would
make entering this country illegally a federal crime, and all
individuals caught would be sent to prison without a trial.

A. The president signed a bill which
would make entering this country
illegally a federal crime, and all
individuals caught would be sent to
prison without a trial.

What statement best describes the impact of the
supremacy clause?

A. Allows the Supreme Court to rule that state
laws may take precedent over federal laws
B. Allows Congress the authority to create state
laws
C. Allows the president and Congress to create
state laws
D. Places federal law above individual state laws

D. Places federal law above
individual state laws

Identify the statement that best defines a tariff.
A. A tax on goods moving between states
B. A tax or duty on imported or exported goods
C. A tax placed on goods manufactured within
the states by the federal government
D. A tax used by the states against foreign
governments to protect goods manufactured
within their state

B. A tax or duty on imported or
exported goods

24. “If you make the citizens of this country agree to
become the subjects of one great consolidated
empire of America, your government will not have
sufficient energy to keep them together.”
Select the political philosophy, which best fits the
above quote by Patrick Henry.
A. Federalists
B. Natural rights
C. Anti-Federalists
D. Strict Constructionists

Which statement best describes the Bill of Rights?
A. A list of basic rights that the federal government may
not interfere with and must protect
B. A list of basic rights that state governments may not
interfere with and must protect

C. The first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution,
which determines what laws each state may create
D. A list of basic rights that neither the federal
government nor states may amend

D. A list of basic rights that neither
the federal government nor states
may amend

Which sentence best identifies the Federalists
philosophy?

A. Urged ratification of the U.S. Constitution and a weak
central government
B. Urged ratification of the U.S. Constitution because it
allowed the states to keep their power

C. Urged ratification of the U.S. Constitution and a strong
central government
D. Were opposed to ratification of the U.S. Constitution
because it allowed for a strong central government

C. Urged ratification of the U.S.
Constitution and a strong central
government

Which example best illustrates the principle of
judicial review?
A. A constitutional government governed by the
rule of law
D. A government that suggests the Supreme
Court use rule of law

D. A government that suggests the
Supreme Court use rule of law

“An organization whose aim is to gain control of
the government apparatus, usually through the
election of its candidates to public office.”
.

What term best summarizes the above Columbia
Encyclopedia quote?

A. party platform
B. patriots
C. political party
D. equality of opportunity

"They say that the Negroes are very well contented in ... slavery....
Suppose it were the fact the black man was contented...to see his
wife sold on the auction-block or his daughter violated.... I say that is
the heaviest condemnation of the institution, that slavery should blot
out a man's manhood so as to make him contented to accept this
degradation, and such an institution ought to be swept from the face
of the earth." - J. Sella Martin
Read and analyze the above and identify which political group would
have endorsed this philosophy.
A. seditionists
B. abolitionists
C. Southern democrats
D. All members of the Republican Party

Which action best describes the impact of
secession?
A. The western states recognized the secession
B. President Lincoln recognized the secession
C. The South traded with fewer northern states
D. The South claimed to be a sovereign nation

D. The South claimed to be a
sovereign nation

Which of these is the main function of due
process of law?
A. To increase the political rights of all citizens
B. To create laws that focus on criminal rights
C. The right to “ban” all evidence not obtained
with a warrant
D. The right to be treated fairly by government,
law enforcement, and the courts

D. The right to be treated fairly by
government, law enforcement, and
the courts

Which is an example of fundamental rights?
A. Being represented in court by an attorney
B. Basic rights to life, liberty, and property
C. Those rights outlined in the Fourteenth
Amendment
D. Those rights outlined in the First
Amendment

B. Basic rights to life, liberty, and
property

Identify the best definition of substantive
due process.
A. The content of all laws must be fair and
reasonable
B. State and federal government must
respect all laws
C. All First Amendment laws must be
specific
D. The principles of the First Amendment
require laws must be reasonable

A. The content of all laws must be
fair and reasonable

Which statement best describes the impact of
separate but equal?
A. It allowed state laws to discriminate against
blacks
B. It required state law to legally have separate
laws for all minorities
C. It required states to have separate facilities for
blacks
D. It required states to have separate facilities
for blacks and females

A. It allowed state laws to
discriminate against blacks

Which definition best explains a “bill”?
A. A proposed law that has been submitted to
either the House or Senate
B. Proposed legislation that is supported by both
houses of Congress
C. Proposed legislation that is supported by all
members of the House and Senate
D. A proposed law submitted by citizens or a
member of Congress

A. A proposed law that has been
submitted to either the House or
Senate

“Administration of a government chiefly through
bureaus or departments staffed with nonelected
officials.” -American Heritage
Identify the term which best describes the
American Heritage definition.

A. executive branch
B. legislative branch
C. federalism
D. bureaucracy

. In Article II, Section 2, of the U.S. Constitution, "The President shall
be Commander in Chief of the Army and Navy of the United States,
and of the Militia of the several States, when called into the actual
Service of the United States." As commander in chief, the president
has the authority to place U.S. military forces on alert and to
authorize military force.”
What phrase best describes the power of the president as commander in
chief?

A. The president’s control of the military is limited to the militia.
B. The president must have authority from congress to use military
force.
C. The president is the highest-ranking person of all military forces.

D. Authorization of military force by the president must be approved by
the Joint Chief of Staff.

C. The president is the highestranking person of all military forces.

Which action best describes the concept of
federalism?
A. The passage of No Child Left Behind
B. Missouri requiring helmets to ride a
motorcycle through the state
C. The federal government forcing states to
set a standard speed limit on the interstate
D. Revenue sharing of federal tax dollars

D. Revenue sharing of federal tax
dollars

Which statement best explains implied
powers?
A. Specific powers that apply to each state
B. Powers which are granted only to the
Senate
C. Powers which are granted only to the
president and the Senate
D. Powers not expressly stated but are
inferred from stated powers

D. Powers not expressly stated but are
inferred from stated powers

Which statement best summarizes the concept of
jurisdiction?
A. The power or authority to hear cases and make
decisions
B. Courts may choose if they want to hear a federal
or state case.
C. The type of case a court will hear is based on
where the court is located.
D. Federal courts will always have original
jurisdiction over state law.

A. The power or authority to hear
cases and make decisions

Identify the best description of lobbying.
A. A group or individual attempting to impact
legislation by influencing legislators
B. A group of individuals hired by a legislator
to research a bill
C. A group or individual hired by an
organization to promote the common good
D. Individuals, located in the halls of congress,
who are hired to help congressmen

A. A group or individual attempting
to impact legislation by influencing
legislators

What statement best describes original
jurisdiction?
A. The first court to hear a case from a
lower court.
B. The individual or group who first
submits a case for litigation
C. The authority of a court to initially hear
a case
D. The authority of a court to hold a trial

C. The authority of a court to
initially hear a case

. “The indirect veto of a bill received by the
President within ten days of the adjournment of
Congress, effected by retaining the bill unsigned
until Congress adjourns.”
Identify the term, which best fits, the above
definition.
A. veto
B. pocket pardon
C. pocket veto
D. executive veto

Which phrase best describes de facto
segregation?
A. Any form of segregation mandated by law
B. Groups of individuals who choose to be
separate from society
C. Any form of segregation not mandated by law
D. Groups of individuals who are separate from
society because of local law

C. Any form of segregation not
mandated by law

Which phrase best describes the purpose of civil
disobedience?

A. Political and social law that economically
discriminate
B. Nonviolent refusal to obey Federal laws that
are believed to be unjust
C. Nonviolent refusal to obey laws that are
believed to be unjust
D. Nonviolent refusal to obey laws ruled
unconstitutional by the courts

Which phrase best illustrates the definition of
eminent domain?

A. The power of the state or federal government
to take private land without the owner’s consent
B. The power of the federal government to take
private land without the owner’s consent
C. The power of the state government to take
private land without the owner’s consent
D. The taking of private land for public and
nonfinancial use

A. The power of the state or federal
government to take private land
without the owner’s consent

Which phrase best summarizes the concept of
immigration?
A. An individual moving from one country to another
B. An individual from one country applying for
citizenship in another country

C. The government from one nation asking a citizen
to move to their country
D. The movement of a citizen from one state to
another

B. An individual from one country
applying for citizenship in another
country

Which example best illustrates the process of
naturalization?

A. Sam Smith entered America and completed the
naturalization exam
B. Sam Smith immigrated to America, completed
residency, and passed the naturalization test
C. Sam Smith was born in America, lived in France for two
years, returned and passed the nationalization exam
D. Sam Smith immigrated to America, completed
residency, passed the language and naturalization test

D. Sam Smith immigrated to America,
completed residency, passed the
language and naturalization test

Identify a possible positive effect of the United
Nations

A. Countries have a location to resolve disputes
rather than going to war
B. All member countries must resolve their disputes
with the Security Council
C. All member countries must follow the decision of
the Security Council, thus preventing war
D. Since its beginning in 1945, member nations have
not had a military conflict

A. Countries have a location to resolve
disputes rather than going to war

Which statement best illustrates the importance
of voter registration?

A. It prevents people who do not pay property
and school tax from voting
B. It ensures that the voting process will be
efficient and quick
C. It prevents a citizen from voting multiple times
D. It guarantees only resident U.S. citizens can
vote

C. It prevents a citizen from voting
multiple times

Irving Washington believes every citizen is
entitled to change unjust laws and policies.
What term best describes his philosophy?
A. Dissent

B. Classical republicanism
C. Social action
D. Right violent dissent

Which phrase best summarizes the New Jersey
Plan?
A. A unicameral legislature based upon each
state’s population
B. A bicameral legislature having veto power
C. A bicameral legislature with each state
having equal representation
D. A unicameral legislature having judicial
review

C. A bicameral legislature with each
state having equal representation

“This law created the Judicial Branch of the federal
government. Among the things provided for in the Act were:
the number of members of the Supreme Court, number of
district courts, the Supreme court may settle disputes between
states, and the decisions of the Supreme court were final.”
What term best matches the above definition?

A. Article III, U.S. Constitution
B. Supremacy clause
C. The Judiciary Act of 1789
D. The Tenth Amendment, U.S. Constitution

Identify the best definition of “ratify.”
A. To receive a 75 percent approval from
congress
B. To approve a presidential nomination
C. To require senate approval before
nominating an individual to the Supreme
Court
D. To confirm or approve

Identify the importance of Marbury vs. Madison.
A. It established the Supreme Court’s power of
judicial review
B. It established the Supreme Court’s authority
over state law
C. It incorporated the rights of the Amendments
into state law
D. It forced state law to comply with federal law

A. It established the Supreme Court’s
power of judicial review

“Rights to personal liberty established by the 13th and 14th
Amendments to the U.S. Constitution and certain
Congressional acts, especially as applied to an individual or a
minority group.” Dictionary.com
Read and analyze the above definition. Which term best
summarizes this statement.
A. Political rights
B. Civil rights
C. De facto social rights

D. De facto social and political rights

“A process in which an individual may give up
their citizenship or a naturalized citizen may have
his/her citizenship taken away.”
Read and analyze the above definition. What is
the best term that fits the selection above?

A. Denaturalization
B. Naturalization
C. Deportation
D. Deportation of a native born citizen

Which phrase best illustrates the philosophy of civic
responsibility?

A. The drive to take part in formal and informal activities
within the community, state, and federal arenas
B. To donate all of your land to the community, state, or
federal government if it will benefit society

C. Voting for a member of your political party even if you
disagree with his/her position
D. Voting party lines to ensure that the other party never
wins

A. The drive to take part in formal and
informal activities within the
community, state, and federal arenas

Which statement is the best example of an economic
right?

A. The rights included within the market system
B. The process of being a better citizen by serving
one’s own interests

C. All of the rights that allow you to make a living
without government interference
D. Most rights within the first ten Amendments
which allow a citizen to earn a living, acquire
property, buy and sell goods and services

D. Most rights within the first ten
Amendments which allow a citizen to
earn a living, acquire property, buy and
sell goods and services

Which three categories best
summarize the rights afforded citizens
of the United States?
A. Religious, political, and economic
B. Personal, political, and economic
C. Religious, personal, and economic
D. Constitutional, political, and
economic

D. Constitutional, political, and
economic

Which of these is the main function of the
legislative branch?
A.To make laws
B.To enforce laws

C.To define laws
D.To interpret laws

State Populations
Texas: 23,507,783
Florida: 18,089,880
Michigan: 10,095,643
Missouri: 5,842,713

According to the chart, which state has the largest
delegation in the United States House of
Representatives?
A. Missouri
B. Florida
C. Michigan
D. Texas

Which best explains why groups may hold
meetings to discuss unpopular ideas in
the United States?

A.State laws allow their actions
B.Executive orders protect their actions
C.Constitutional rights protect their actions
D.Municipal ordinances permit their
actions.

Constitutional rights protect their
actions

2000 Presidential Election
Percentage of Eligible Voters Who Cast a Ballot
18-24 Years Old 29%
All Voters
55%
Which of these can best be concluded from the
information in the chart?
A. Many American did not know their political rights.
B. Many college students volunteered in their communities.
C. Many young people neglected their civic responsibilities.
D. Many American citizens actively participated in civic life.

Many young people neglected their
civic responsibilities.

Mason thinks he has a great idea for a law.
What is the best action for Mason to take to get
the law passed?
A.Post his opinions on a website.
B. Talk with his best friend about his idea.
C. Write a letter to the editor or the local paper.

D.Contact his representative in Congress about
his idea.

Contact his representative in
Congress about his idea.

Which example best demonstrates a
change in government involvement in the
economy?
A.Involvement in the United Nations

B.Creation of the Social Security
Administration
C.Deployment of military troops

D.Implementation of the Voting Rights Act

Creation of the Social Security
Administration

Which is the result of having a political
system dominated by two political
parties?
A.It is easier to obtain a majority of votes

B.There is less confusion in the primaries
C.There are fewer legal challenges to
elections

D.It increases voter turnout

The Articles of Confederation represented the
A.Rejection of weaknesses in the Bill of Rights
B. First attempt at self-government in the United
States
C. Acceptance of British rule in the colonies
D.Early effort to improve United States ties to
other nations

First attempt at self-government in
the United States

Which issue is exclusively the
responsibility of federal law?
A.Driver’s licenses

B.Gun control
C.Teaching certifications

D.Counterfeit money

Congress is prohibited from establishing
an official religion by the
A.First Amendment

B.Second Amendment
C.Fourth Amendment

D.Fifth Amendment

Which person is a member of the
legislative branch?
A.President

B.Speaker of the House
C.Secretary of Education

D.Ambassador to the United Nations

Which feature of ancient Rome made it a
republic?
A.Absence of a king or emperor
B. Rule by elected representatives
C. Right to speak in civic gatherings
D.Equality for all adult male citizens

Rule by elected representatives

The expansion of suffrage in the United States
best illustrates society’s changing views of
A.Civil rights
B. Limited government
C. Popular sovereignty
D.Due process of law

Which part of the Connecticut (or Great)
Compromise benefits states with smaller
populations?
A.Each state has two representatives
B. The Senate ratifies all treaties with foreign
nations
C. All bills for spending money must originate in
the House of Representatives

D.A state’s population determines how many
members it has in the House of
Representatives.

Each state has two representatives

Mexico has a governmental system in which the power is
divided between the national government and each
state.

Based on the information above, what
type of government system does Mexico
have?
A.Capitalism
B.Communism
C.Federalism
D.Totalitarianism

• 1980: Candy Lightner establishes Mothers Against Drunk Driving
(MADD) to advocate for stronger drunk driving laws
• 1988: Minimum drinking age set at twenty-one in all fifty states
• 1992: Alcohol-related driving deaths drop 26 percent since 1984

The best title for the chart is
A. The Critical Need for Federal Speed Limit Reform
B. The Growing Problem of Drunk Driving in the United
States
C. Why Alcohol Advertising Needs to Be Banned
D. How an Individual Citizen Helped Improve Community
Safety

How an Individual Citizen Helped
Improve Community Safety

Which statement best describes a function of interest
groups?
A. They nominate candidates to run for elected office
B. They attempt to override presidential actions by
protesting
C. They advocate for citizens who have similar ideas
about issues
D. They organize public education forums to raise money
for a cause

They advocate for citizens who have
similar ideas about issues

Enlightenment-era political philosophers such as
Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau, and Montesquieu
A. Rejected governmental policies that allowed the
expansion of property rights

B. Adhered to traditional social customs in the creation of
governmental offices
C. Emphasized governmental structures based on reason
and social programs
D. Pursued strict obedience to religious scripture in
governmental affairs

Emphasized governmental structures
based on reason and social programs

Which of these circumstances illustrates a
danger of majority rule?
A.A law is ruled unconstitutional by a judge
B. A law is used to oppress a group of people
C. A petition is signed by many people
D.A prisoner is wrongly let out of prison

A law is used to oppress a group of
people

Mr. Leonard was not required to testify at his own trial
for armed robbery.

This is known as

A.Right to legal counsel
B. Right against false testimony
C. Right to legal privacy
D.Right against self-incrimination

Right against self-incrimination

Which of these received increase
authority under the reserved powers
clause of the US Constitution?
A.States
B.Congress
C.Businesses
D.Supreme Court

Some people believe that the Supreme Court
has too much power because justices
A.Accumulate great sums of campaign
contributions
B. Can ignore the outcome of confirmation
hearings
C. Issue decisions in cases brought to them
D.Serve until they die or choose to retire

Serve until they die or choose to retire

Which headline best illustrates an
example of checks and balances?
A.“President to Seek Second Term”

B.“House Passes Tax Legislation”
C.“Senate Confirms New Chief Justice”

D.“Supreme Court Rejects Case”

“Senate Confirms New Chief Justice”

“Government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish
from the earth”
-President Abraham Lincoln, 1863

Which is the best conclusion about President Lincoln’s
quotation?

A. He believed all men are created equal
B. He intended to be reelected
C. He supported a republic
D. He was against slavery

The most important role of the Electoral
College is to

A.Nominate candidates to local offices and
Congress
B. Vote for the president and vice president

C. Settle national elections in case of a tie
D.Educate voter prior to an election

Vote for the president and vice
president

Chris challenged the law in his home state that allowed the chief
of police to identify him as “a dangerous driver” based on
observation. This classification denied him the right to renew his
driver’s license. Chris successfully argued that he was entitled to a
hearing before the state could post his name on the dangerous
driver list.

Which constitutional principle does the scenario
represent?

A. Judicial review
B. Due process of law
C. Popular sovereignty
D. Checks and balances

Which activity of an interest group for teachers would
have the most significant political impact?
A. Providing legal advice for members who feel their
rights have been violated

B. Ensuring that continuing education is provided for
experienced educators
C. Providing instructors with lesson plans that align with
curriculum
D. Lobbying elected officials to enact new education laws

Lobbying elected officials to enact
new education laws

“No freeman shall be taken, or imprisoned,…or in any way harmed…save by
the lawful judgment of his peers, or by the law of the land…
To none will we sell, to none deny or delay, right or justice.”
-Magna Carta, 1215

According to the statement in the chart, which
constitutional guarantee is most related to the Magna
Carta?
A. Rights to bear arms
B. Rights of the accused
C. Rights of former slaves
D. Rights of the convicted

In order for a bill to become law, what happens
after both houses of Congress pass it?
A.The president signs it
B. The Supreme Court reviews it
C. The president vetoes it
D.The Supreme Court interprets it

“It is equally evident, that the members of each department should be as
little dependent as possible on those of the others…Were the executive
magistrate, or the judges, not independent of the legislature in this
particular, their independence in every other would be merely nominal.”
-Federalist No. 51

Which constitutional principle is described in the quotation?
A. Federalism
B. Due process
C. Judicial review
D. Separation of powers

What happens when a state law conflicts with a
federal law?
A.The federal government can penalize the state
B. The federal government must change its law
C. The state government can enforce its own law
D.The state must yield to the federal government

The state must yield to the federal
government

“The most powerful, and perhaps the only, means of interesting
men in the welfare of their country which we still possess is to make
them partakers in the government.”
-Alexis de Tocqueville

Which statement best reflects Tocqueville’s point of view?
A. Becoming involved in society will make businesses prosper
B. Taking an active role in society will help promote contributions to a
nation
C. Encouraging people to become involved in communities will improve
schools
D. Participating in the creation of legislation is particularly important for
young citizens

Taking an active role in society will help
promote contributions to a nation

Which executive action best demonstrates a
check on legislative branch power?
A.The Senate rejects a Supreme Court nominee
B. The Supreme Court overturns a presidential
pardon
C. The president vetoes a bill passed by Congress

D.The Speaker of the House consults with the vice
president

The president vetoes a bill passed
by Congress

• Under the Articles of Confederation, taxes were
applied by Congress and collected by the states.
• Under the Constitution, taxes are both applied and
collected by Congress.

Which of these best describes the change in
government reflected in the chart?
A.Reducing duties of the executive branch
B. Reducing duties of the legislative branch
C. Expanding political power of state governments
D.Expanding political power of the national
government

Expanding political power of the
national government

In a presidential form of government, the head of the
executive branch is

A. Elected independently from the legislative branch and
serves a fixed term
B. Selected from the legislative branch and serves an
indefinite term
C. Elected to become the ruling member of the legislature
and serves a fixed term
D. Selected by the legislature to rule independently and
serves and indefinite term

Elected independently from the
legislative branch and serves a fixed
term

Which of these situations illustrates citizens
responsibly practicing the freedoms of a democratic
society?
A. Melissa loudly argues with the grocery store manager
about high food prices
B. Lindsay falsely accuses Jim of reckless driving in the
local newspaper
C. Billy celebrates homecoming by honking his car horn in
a residential neighborhood at midnight

D. Miko and some friends picket the local shoe factory
because of recent layoffs

Miko and some friends picket the local
shoe factory because of recent layoffs

Which interest group would most likely
oppose eliminating the social security
system?
A.National Rifle Association (NRA)

B.American Federation of Labor (AFL)
C.Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD)
D.American Association of Retired Persons
(AARP)

American Association of Retired
Persons (AARP)

Which of these is an example of popular sovereignty?
A. Federal courts overrule laws passed by Congress
B. Some state decided to prohibit slavery by a vote of
residents

C. Political parties choose presidential candidates at
national conventions
D. Former colonial governments declared independence
from British control

Some state decided to prohibit slavery
by a vote of residents

Since the 1960’s, which political party in
the United States most closely represents
the views of conservative voters?

A.Democratic Party
B.Republican Party
C.Socialist Party
D.Green Party

Which view of presidential power led to the TwentySecond Amendment?
A. The office of the president had too much power in the
nineteenth century

B. Original checks and balances in the Constitution
sufficiently limit the president’s power
C. Congress should have more power to check the
president’s power
D. Term limits are needed to keep any one president from
growing too powerful.

Term limits are needed to keep any one
president from growing too powerful.

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