CIVICS EOC EXAM STUDY GUIDE

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CIVICS EOC EXAM STUDY GUIDE

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Question 1: Who must follow the law under the rule of law?

Answer:

leaders

Question 2: Plessy v. Ferguson

Answer:

Separate but Equal

Question 3: Republicans

Answer:

Less Government programs, lower taxes, less business regulation

Question 4: Libertarians

Answer:

Maximum Freedom/Minimum Government Question 5: Who was the "Grievances" of the Declaration of Independence addressed to?

Answer:

the King

Question 6: In re' gault

Answer:

Juveniles have the same due process rights as adults (lawyer, confront accuse, no self-incrimination, provide evidence)

Question 7: Social Contract

Answer:

people give away some of their power to the government in exchange for protection

Question 8: UNICEF

Answer:

Helping Children

Question 9: Propaganda

Answer:

information meant to persuade

Question 10: Miranda v. Arizona

Answer:

Due Process

Question 11: Promote the General Welfare

Answer:

help people Question 12: Which Enlightenment philosopher influenced Jefferson in the "natural Rights" section of the Declaration of Independence?

Answer:

John Locke Question 13: What are the Constitutional Qualifications for a Representative in the House of Representatives?

Answer:

at least 25 years old, resident of the state for 7 years

Question 14: Socialist

Answer:

Government workers control business, welfare programs to help the people (free healthcare, education)

Question 15: Communists

Answer:

Workers and the people control business, most were dictatorships

Question 16: domestic policy

Answer:

a plan to deal with problems

Question 17: NAFTA

Answer:

Free Trade

Question 18: Autocracy

Answer:

Ruled by 1

Question 19: Establish Justice

Answer:

fairness/equality - courts Question 20: What are the two ways to become a natural born citizen and briefly explain each

Answer:

law of blood - anyone born abroad to a US parent is a US citizen law of soil - anyone born on US sol is a US citizen

Question 21: Democrats

Answer:

Government "welfare" programs to help those in need, higher taxes, business regulation

Question 22: 15th

Answer:

black men could vote

Question 23: Checks and Balances

Answer:

counterbalancing influences by which an organization or system is regulated, typically those ensuring that political power is not concentrated in the hands of individuals or groups

Question 24: How does the Judicial Branch check the Legislative Branch?

Answer:

The Court can declare laws unconstitutional

Question 25: 4 obligations of a US citizen

Answer:

obey the law, pay taxes, serve on jury, defend the nation

Question 26: Provide for the Defense

Answer:

keep the US safe - military

Question 27: NATO

Answer:

Security

Question 28: 5 ways the president deals with foreign policy

Answer:

signs treaties, appoints ambassadors, appoints secretary of state, serves as commander-in-cheif, cheif diplomat

Question 29: foreign policy

Answer:

a government's strategy in dealing with other nations