Civics EOC Practice questions 1st 9 weeks

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 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 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

Which action formally accuses a government official of “wrongdoing”? A filibuster B impeach C override D pardon

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