Civics EOC Released Questions Part 2

How does a federal system of government differ from a unitary system?

• The central government passes laws in a federal system.

• States hold some government powers in a federal system.

• The central government collects taxes in a federal system.

• Voters elect some government leaders in a federal system.

The chart below shows functions of the legislative and executive

branches in foreign policy.

Which function completes the chart?

• Coin money

• Declare war

• Regulate pollution

• Punish counterfeiters

Why are people required to pass a U.S. citizenship test as part of the

naturalization process?

• to create a safer society

• to create a healthier society

• to encourage a more informed citizenry

• to encourage a more privileged citizenry

The photograph below was taken during the March on Washington for

Jobs and Freedom in 1963.

Based on this photograph, which generalization can be made about how participating in this type of activity influences government?

• Participation demonstrates public concerns to elected officials.

• Participation restricts civil rights through organized assemblies.

• Participation discourages multiple perspectives about pending

  legislation.

• Participation increases money spent on advertising during election

  campaigns.

The excerpt below is from President Abraham Lincoln’s Gettysburg

Address.

Which form of government does this excerpt describe?

• autocratic

• communist

• oligarchy

• republic

The excerpt below is from a speech delivered by Alexander Hamilton

in 1788.

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

The excerpt below is from Article II of the U.S. Constitution.

How has the excerpt affected society in the United States?

• No one is outside the law.

• No one is without legal representation.

• Everyone is subject to a grand jury indictment.

• Everyone is guaranteed equal representation in government.