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Do not reproduce Civics & Economics7. What principle of English governmentdid the Glorious Revolution establish?ABCDno ruler would have more powerthan the legislaturedirect democracyabsolute monarchythe basic principles of the CommonLaw System10. Which definition refers to the "writs ofassistance" used by Great Britain duringthe colonial period?ABCtrials for people who violated theTownshend Actscourt orders that allowed customsofficials to conduct general searchesof premises for smuggled goodsthe British troops who werestationed in Boston after the passageof the Intolerable Acts8. What prompted the colonists to hold thefirst Continental Congress?Dthe secret meetings betweencolonists attempting to revoltABthe British blockaded the BostonHarbor"Intolerable" acts enacted by theBritish legislation11. For what reason did the SecondContinental Congress issue theDeclaration of Independence?CDthe battles of Lexington and Concordthe publishing of Thomas Paine'sCommon SenseABto appoint George Washington asleader of the Continental Army.to create a new plan of government.9. What agreement settled the issue ofhow to count enslaved Americans forpurpose of representation in Congress?AGreat CompromiseCDto create an alliance between theAmerican colonies and France.to state formally that the colonieswere breaking away from GreatBritain.BMissouri CompromiseC Compromise of 1850DThree-Fifths CompromisePage 3Go to the next page

Do not reproduce Civics & Economics12. In what way did the Great Compromiseimpact representation in Congress?ABCDIt gave each state two senators anda number of representatives basedon population.It gave all states equalrepresentation in Congress.It allowed houses of Congress to bechosen by the state legislatures.It allowed houses of Congress to beelected directly by the people.14. Which statement describes the status ofindividual rights in United Statessociety?ABCDAmendments and Supreme Courtdecisions have expanded individualrights.The first ten amendments wererepealed by later amendments.There have been no substantialchanges since 1791.State court decisions have canceledseveral rights guaranteed by theFederal Constitution.13. What was a key difference between theNew Jersey and Virginia Plans at theConstitutional Convention?AThe New Jersey plan called for aweaker central government, whilethe Virginia Plan called for astronger one.15. What was the most significant changefrom the Articles of Confederation tothe United States Constitution?Aestablishment of a written form ofgovernmentBCDThe New Jersey plan called forstates to get equal representation inthe legislature, while the VirginiaPlan called for proportionalrepresentation.The New Jersey plan called for abicameral legislature, while theVirginia Plan called for a unicamerallegislature.The New Jersey plan called for nocourt system, while the Virginia plancalled for a Supreme Court.BCDexpansion of voting rightsincreased emphasis on states' rightsthe strengthening of the power ofthe Federal government16. Which constitutional principle explainsthe reason for impeachment?ABchecks and balancesfederalismCDpopular sovereigntycapitalismPage 4Go to the next page

Do not reproduce Civics & Economics17. Which Supreme Court case is correctlymatched with the issue it addressed?ABrown v. Board of Education,Topeka, Kans. (1954) - protectionagainst unreasonable searches andseizures19. The partial outline below concerns theUnited States Constitution.Basic PrinciplesI. ______________A. Constitutional AmendmentsB. The Elastic ClauseC. Judicial ReviewBGideon v. Wainwright (1963) - thediscriminatory nature of the deathpenaltyWhich entry would be most appropriatefor I __________?CMiranda v. United Sates (1966) - therights of the accusedAThe Balance of Power between theNational Government and the StatesDTinker v. Des Moines Public Schools(1969) - organized prayer in publicschoolsBThe Constitution's Ability to Adapt toChangeCConstitutional Rights and Freedoms18. Which statement describes the Speakerof the House?DThe Power of the ExecutiveABCDThe Speaker of the House is usuallya member of the majority party.The Speaker of the House isappointed by the President.The Speaker of the House is theonly person allowed to call for a jointsession of Congress.The Speaker of the House ispermitted to serve for a six-yearterm.20. Many state governments used theSupreme Court ruling in which 19 thcentury case to justify racialsegregation?A Ableman v. Booth (1859)B Fletcher v. Peck (1810)C Plessy v. Ferguson (1896)D Reynolds v. United States (1878)Page 5Go to the next page

Do not reproduce Civics & Economics21. Based on the Constitution, a two-thirdsvote of both Houses of Congress isnecessary for what?23. Which official is in line for thepresidency if anything should happen tothe acting president and vice president?ABcommencing the impeachmentprocess of a public officialconfirming appointments made bythe PresidentABCthe National Security Advisorthe Secretary of Statethe Senate Minority LeaderCoverriding a presidential vetoDthe Speaker of the HouseDpassing ex post facto laws22. What is one thing new immigrants mustdo if they want to become Americancitizens?Achoose a new religion24. Which is a power of the ExecutiveBranch of the US Government?ABcoin and borrow moneydeclare acts of legislatureunconstitutionalBchange their nameCdeclare warsCspeak English fluentlyDenforce lawsDpass the citizenship exam25. What are the powers that theconstitution gives to the state but notthe national government called?ABCDabsolute powersconcurrent powersexpressed powersreserved powersPage 6Go to the next page

Do not reproduce Civics & Economics26.Using the graph above, for the fiscal year 2002, which groups of expenditures make up morethan 50% of all expenditures?A Interest on Debt, Health, MedicareB Medicare, Health, Social SecurityC National Defense, Income Security, HealthD Social Security, National Defense, Medicare27. Which court case involved the 6 th and14 th Amendments and ruled that poordefendants have the right to paidattorneys in criminal cases?ABCDGideon v. WainwrightMarbury v. MadisonMiranda v. ArizonaPlessy v. Ferguson28. Where must all tax bills and othermeasures to raise money at the nationallevel start?ABCDin the Senatein the House of Representativesin the Executive Branch of Governmentin the Supreme CourtPage 7Go to the next page

Do not reproduce Civics & Economics29. "Senate Fails to Ratify Treaty ofVersailles""President Truman Vetoes Taft-HartleyAct""Senate Rejects Nomination of RobertBork to Supreme Court"These headlines illustrate whichconstitutional principle?31. "The powers not delegated to theUnited States by the Constitution, norprohibited by it to the states, arereserved to the states respectively, orto the people."–– 10th amendmentWhat was this part of the Bill of Rightsintended to do?Acitizens' rightsAprevent states from making any lawsBCDfreedom of speechrepublicanismchecks and balancesBCgive the people the right to vote onimportant issueslimit the powers of the federalgovernment30. "The Constitution is as the SupremeCourt interprets it."-President Dwight D. EisenhowerWhich Supreme Court case firstestablished the principle beingdescribed in the quotation above?A Brown v. Board of Education (1954)B Gibbons v. Ogden (1824)C Marbury v. Madison (1803)D Plessy v. Ferguson (1896)Dlimit the power of the states overtheir citizens32. I. ____________________A. Establish a curriculum for publicschools.B. Issue driver licenses.C. Administer public employeebenefit plans.Which heading belongs after Romannumeral I?AResponsibilities of the FederalGovernment.BCDResponsibilities of State Government.Responsibilities of MunicipalGovernment.Responsibilities of the President'sCabinet.Page 8Go to the next page

Do not reproduce Civics & Economics33. Which is an example of "due process oflaw"?ABdivision of powerthe procedure of amending theConstitution35. Who is ultimately responsible for lawenforcement at the county level in mostNorth Carolina counties?ABthe chief of policethe citizensCa system of checks and balancesCthe deputyDtrial by juryDthe sheriff34. "No state shall make or enforce any lawwhich shall abridge the privileges... ofcitizens... nor shall any state depriveany person of life, liberty, or property,without due process of law...."36. Who has the power to veto a law?A the PresidentB the SenateWhat is the major purpose of theseprovisions of the 14 th Amendment?Ato give more power to stategovernmentsCDthe votersthe Attorney GeneralBCDto do away with the elastic clause inthe U.S. Constitutionto restore the way of life in theantebellum Southto protect the rights of AfricanAmericans37. What is the main reason that the U.S.Constitution places no time limit on theterms of the Supreme Court justices?ABJustices should be free of political oreconomic pressures that mightinfluence their decisions.Qualified people will not seek the jobwithout lifetime tenure guarantees.CDSuccessful justices require manyyears of practice and experience.Screening and selection of qualifiedcandidates for the Supreme Court istoo time consuming for short termappointments.Page 9Go to the next page

Do not reproduce Civics & Economics38.According to the chart above, which county employee is responsible for maintaining correctvoting procedures?A assessorB county clerkC district attorneyD sheriffPage 10Go to the next page

Do not reproduce Civics & Economics39. In county (or city) government, how arealdermen (or city council members)selected?ABThey are appointed by the mayor.They are appointed by the citymanager.41. Which statement best explains whysome United States Supreme Courtdecisions are reversals of earlierdecisions?ACourt decisions reflect changingsocial, political, and economicconditions.CDThey are elected by the ElectoralCollege.They are elected by the public.40. Which characteristic of the federalgovernment is part of the unwrittenconstitution?Athe two-year term for members ofthe House of RepresentativesBCDPresidents elected by a clearmajority often demand that the Courtimplement their policies.Supreme Court Justices are oftenpressured by Congress to reflect theviews of Congress.According to the Constitution,Justices have specific responsibilityto correct errors of past decisions.BCthe development of a two-partysystemthe age requirement to becomePresident42. In the United States Congress,differences between Senate and Houseof Representatives versions of a bill areusually resolved by accepting whichversion?DSenate approval of Supreme CourtnomineesAthe one preferred by a majority ofState legislaturesBthe one supported by the SupremeCourtCthe one preferred by the House inwhich the bill originatedDthe one agreed to by a conferencecommittee of both HousesPage 11Go to the next page

Do not reproduce Civics & Economics43.What is the main obstacle to solving the problem in the cartoon?A the failure of Congress to respond to public opinionB the government's inability to pass laws quicklyC unfair taxation by the governmentD the public's opposition to taxesPage 12Go to the next page

Do not reproduce Civics & Economics44. According to the North CarolinaConstitution, which of the following isnecessary for an amendment to beratified?ABCDEvery member of the GeneralAssembly must approve it.A majority of North Carolina's votersmust be in favor of it.The governor and the speaker of thehouse must sign it into law.North Carolina's members ofCongress must make necessaryrevisions.45. According to the Constitution of NorthCarolina, what can be said about stategovernment's powers?Athey are given exclusively to thegovernor.46. In which pair is the governmentinstitution correctly matched up with itsfunction?ABCDthe General Assembly...make lawsthe Presidential Cabinet...interpretthe meanings of lawsthe Supreme Court...select a newgovernor every four yearsthe Governor...ratify internationaltreaties47. Sources of revenue for localgovernments include utility user fees,intergovernmental revenues, and what?ABCbondsproperty taxescorporate income taxBthey are divided among theexecutive branch, legislative branch,and judicial branch.Dtemporary spending authorityCthey are divided among thelegislative and judicial branches.Dthey are given exclusively to theGeneral Assembly.End of Civics &Economics ExamPage 13