EOC Review II

Which form of government does this excerpt describe?

• autocratic

• communist

• oligarchy

• republic

How is Hamilton’s opinion evident in the U.S. Constitution?

• by protecting individuals from strong leaders

• by sheltering government from social influences

• by joining the powers of individuals and government

• by balancing the powers of individuals and government

Which action is an example of a foreign-policy decision?

• Congress passes a bill establishing Italian heritage month.

• Congress approves funds to modernize housing on a military base in Florida.

• The State Department honors a former U.S. ambassador to India with a Distinguished Service Award.

• The State Department issues a U.S. presidential permit for a bridge to be built from Michigan to Canada.

The political cartoon below is from a 1910 newspaper. This political cartoonist would likely argue that this situation involves a violation of which type of law?

• civil law

• juvenile law

• constitutional law

• administrative law

Which document was an agreement by early American settlers that provided for self-government?

• The U.S. Constitution

• The Mayflower Compact

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Declaration of Independence

How has the excerpt affected society in the United States?

• A) No one is outside the law.

• B) No one is without legal representation.

• C) Everyone is subject to a grand jury indictment.

• D) Everyone is guaranteed equal representation in government.

The scenario below describes a local problem. 1) A storm destroys the bleachers at the local high school’s football field. 2) The school board announces that it does not have the funds to replace the bleachers. 3) Student leaders announce their desire to have the bleachers replaced. 4) ? 5) Students attend a town council meeting to discuss the replacement of the bleachers. 6) The town council votes to fund replacement of the bleachers. Which course of action should replace the question mark?

• Students call on athletes to boycott practices.

• Students collect signatures on a petition.

• Students organize a boycott of classes.

• Students disrupt a public meeting.

Which statement describes a difference between civil law and criminal law?

• Only civil cases can be appealed to the highest court.

• Criminal cases involve offenses harmful to the public.

• Civil cases involve offenses punishable by jail time.

• Only criminal cases are ruled on by a jury.

The actions described below are from the Declaration of Independence. He has called together legislative bodies at places unusual, uncomfortable, and distant... He has dissolved Representative Houses repeatedly... How did these actions affect the colonists?

• A) Colonists were unable to pay their taxes.

• B) Colonists were unable to petition the king.

• C) Colonists were unable to participate in their government.

• D) Colonists were unable to play a part in community service.

How was the demand for women’s suffrage settled?

• A) A petition was addressed to the U.S. Supreme Court.

• B) An amendment was added to the U.S. Constitution.

• C) The U.S. President issued an executive order.

• D) The U.S. Congress passed a law.