Questions from Past EOC - Government/Citizenship Strand
Below are questions from past EOC tests:
(19 A)
From the 2016 EOC:
The Social Security Act affected the role of the federal government by —
A authorizing the government to impose a flat tax
B creating a government-administered benefits program
C implementing new regulations on interstate travel
D establishing an agency to monitor immigration
*answer: B
From the 2016 EOC:
The Social Security Act affected the role of the federal government by —
A authorizing the government to impose a flat tax
B creating a government-administered benefits program
C implementing new regulations on interstate travel
D establishing an agency to monitor immigration
*answer: B
From the 2015 EOC:
In response to the national crisis posed by the Great Depression, the U.S. government --
A abandoned deficit spending as a remedy for economic downturns
B dismantled financial regulatory agencies
C assumed a principal role in protecting economic stability
D decreased the number of federal entitlement programs
*answer: C
In response to the national crisis posed by the Great Depression, the U.S. government --
A abandoned deficit spending as a remedy for economic downturns
B dismantled financial regulatory agencies
C assumed a principal role in protecting economic stability
D decreased the number of federal entitlement programs
*answer: C
From the 2014 EOC:
What is one ongoing result of the New Deal?
A The federal government funds a space-exploration program.
B State governments deny residency to persons working in other states.
C State governments use property taxes to fund social security programs.
D People can rely more on the federal government during times of economic distress.
*answer: D
What is one ongoing result of the New Deal?
A The federal government funds a space-exploration program.
B State governments deny residency to persons working in other states.
C State governments use property taxes to fund social security programs.
D People can rely more on the federal government during times of economic distress.
*answer: D
From the 2013 EOC:
How did the legislation excerpted above affect the relationship between the U.S. government and its citizens?
A It allowed the government to tax investment income.
B It allowed people to have more direct input in government decisions.
C It made most people distrust the power of the government.
D It made the government more responsible for the people’s economic welfare.
*answer: D
How did the legislation excerpted above affect the relationship between the U.S. government and its citizens?
A It allowed the government to tax investment income.
B It allowed people to have more direct input in government decisions.
C It made most people distrust the power of the government.
D It made the government more responsible for the people’s economic welfare.
*answer: D
(19 B)
From the 2016 EOC:
Which constitutional issue was debated after the release of the Pentagon Papers?
A Freedom of religion
B The right to a jury trial
C Freedom of the press
D The right to peaceful assembly
*answer: C
From the 2016 EOC:
Which constitutional issue was debated after the release of the Pentagon Papers?
A Freedom of religion
B The right to a jury trial
C Freedom of the press
D The right to peaceful assembly
*answer: C
From the 2015 EOC:
This 1917 illustration was published as a commentary on a proposed piece of legislation. Which of the following best replaces the question mark in the illustration?
A Sundry Civil Bill
B Dyer Anti-Lynching Bill
C Standard Time Act
D Espionage Act
*answer: D
This 1917 illustration was published as a commentary on a proposed piece of legislation. Which of the following best replaces the question mark in the illustration?
A Sundry Civil Bill
B Dyer Anti-Lynching Bill
C Standard Time Act
D Espionage Act
*answer: D
From the 2014 EOC:
Which constitutional amendment did the Supreme Court use as a basis of this ruling?
A First
B Tenth
C Fourteenth
D Twenty-sixth
*answer: B
Which constitutional amendment did the Supreme Court use as a basis of this ruling?
A First
B Tenth
C Fourteenth
D Twenty-sixth
*answer: B
From the 2013 EOC:
This law demonstrates that at one time the federal government was willing to --
A suspend habeas corpus
B confiscate privately owned weapons
C force people into internment camps
D suspend freedom of speech
*answer: D
This law demonstrates that at one time the federal government was willing to --
A suspend habeas corpus
B confiscate privately owned weapons
C force people into internment camps
D suspend freedom of speech
*answer: D
(19 C)
From the 2016 EOC:
This 1924 cartoon satirizes a scandal that led to —
A public disappointment over revelations of government corruption
B widespread dissatisfaction with a lack of economic development
C public frustration with government neglect of the working class
D widespread anger over excessive partisan politics
*answer: A
From the 2016 EOC:
This 1924 cartoon satirizes a scandal that led to —
A public disappointment over revelations of government corruption
B widespread dissatisfaction with a lack of economic development
C public frustration with government neglect of the working class
D widespread anger over excessive partisan politics
*answer: A
From the 2015 EOC:
Which headline describes a consequence of the Teapot Dome scandal?
*answer: D
Which headline describes a consequence of the Teapot Dome scandal?
*answer: D
From the 2014 EOC:
What does President Bill Clinton’s impeachment trial reflect about modern U.S. politics?
A Congress conducts more thorough investigations of judicial nominees.
B Campaign finances are monitored by a regulatory agency.
C Media outlets focus more on policy issues than on the actions of elected officials.
D Elected officials face greater scrutiny of their personal lives.
*answer: D
What does President Bill Clinton’s impeachment trial reflect about modern U.S. politics?
A Congress conducts more thorough investigations of judicial nominees.
B Campaign finances are monitored by a regulatory agency.
C Media outlets focus more on policy issues than on the actions of elected officials.
D Elected officials face greater scrutiny of their personal lives.
*answer: D
(19 D)
From the 2016 EOC:
What is the primary aim of the USA PATRIOT Act of 2001?
A To limit the amount of foreign investments in the United States
B To promote the growth of locally owned small businesses
C To prevent acts of terrorism against the United States
D To increase funding for military contracts
*answer: C
From the 2016 EOC:
What is the primary aim of the USA PATRIOT Act of 2001?
A To limit the amount of foreign investments in the United States
B To promote the growth of locally owned small businesses
C To prevent acts of terrorism against the United States
D To increase funding for military contracts
*answer: C
From the 2015 EOC:
The primary justification for giving Chrysler this federal loan was that it would --
A protect U.S. manufacturing jobs
B increase government control of the private sector
C force Chrysler to comply with energy efficiency policies
D expand U.S. trade with foreign countries
*answer A
The primary justification for giving Chrysler this federal loan was that it would --
A protect U.S. manufacturing jobs
B increase government control of the private sector
C force Chrysler to comply with energy efficiency policies
D expand U.S. trade with foreign countries
*answer A
From the 2014 EOC:
An employee contacts his supervisor to request time off guaranteed to him under the Family and Medical Leave Act. Under which circumstance do the provisions of this law apply?
A The employee qualifies for time off to complete a college degree.
B The employee qualifies for time off to care for a newborn child.
C The employee qualifies for an extended vacation due to airline delays.
D The employee qualifies for assignment to a different work location.
*answer B
An employee contacts his supervisor to request time off guaranteed to him under the Family and Medical Leave Act. Under which circumstance do the provisions of this law apply?
A The employee qualifies for time off to complete a college degree.
B The employee qualifies for time off to care for a newborn child.
C The employee qualifies for an extended vacation due to airline delays.
D The employee qualifies for assignment to a different work location.
*answer B
From the 2013 EOC:
These proposals most clearly reflect the federal government’s developing role in --
A harvesting natural resources
B supporting environmental conservation
C nationalizing manufacturing industries
D promoting business competition
*answer B
These proposals most clearly reflect the federal government’s developing role in --
A harvesting natural resources
B supporting environmental conservation
C nationalizing manufacturing industries
D promoting business competition
*answer B
(19 E)
From the 2016 EOC:
What was a major reason Congress rejected this treaty?
A Member nations refused to adopt protective tariffs.
B U.S. politicians feared negative economic consequences.
C Member nations refused to support democratic reforms.
D U.S. politicians wanted stricter regulations on emissions
*answer: B
From the 2016 EOC:
What was a major reason Congress rejected this treaty?
A Member nations refused to adopt protective tariffs.
B U.S. politicians feared negative economic consequences.
C Member nations refused to support democratic reforms.
D U.S. politicians wanted stricter regulations on emissions
*answer: B
From the 2015 EOC:
In which organization do the United States and other member nations confront the problems mentioned in this excerpt?
A The Commonwealth of Nations
B The European Union
C The United Nations
D The International Red Cross
*answer: C
In which organization do the United States and other member nations confront the problems mentioned in this excerpt?
A The Commonwealth of Nations
B The European Union
C The United Nations
D The International Red Cross
*answer: C
(20 A)
From the 2015 EOC:
What prompted Congress to pass the War Powers Resolution?
A Rulings issued by the Supreme Court that banned deployment of U.S. combat forces without a declaration of war
B Fears that renewed conflict in the Middle East would require the United States to defend Israel
C Decisions made by the executive branch during the Korean and Vietnam Wars
D Limits on the authority of the chief executive imposed by an international tribunal
*answer: C
From the 2015 EOC:
What prompted Congress to pass the War Powers Resolution?
A Rulings issued by the Supreme Court that banned deployment of U.S. combat forces without a declaration of war
B Fears that renewed conflict in the Middle East would require the United States to defend Israel
C Decisions made by the executive branch during the Korean and Vietnam Wars
D Limits on the authority of the chief executive imposed by an international tribunal
*answer: C
(20 B)
From the 2016 EOC:
The events described in this excerpt provide evidence of which political situation?
A Growing solidarity between the executive and judicial branches
B An increase in the number of legislators who vote against party lines
C A lack of cooperation between the legislative and executive branches
D The refusal by the Supreme Court to intervene in legislative matters
*answer: C
From the 2016 EOC:
The events described in this excerpt provide evidence of which political situation?
A Growing solidarity between the executive and judicial branches
B An increase in the number of legislators who vote against party lines
C A lack of cooperation between the legislative and executive branches
D The refusal by the Supreme Court to intervene in legislative matters
*answer: C
From the 2015 EOC:
Which speaker expresses the main argument against President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s plan to increase the number of justices on the Supreme Court?
A Speaker 1
B Speaker 2
C Speaker 3
D Speaker 4
*answer: D
Which speaker expresses the main argument against President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s plan to increase the number of justices on the Supreme Court?
A Speaker 1
B Speaker 2
C Speaker 3
D Speaker 4
*answer: D
From the 2014 EOC:
How does the pattern of distribution of political representation shown in these graphs affect relationships within the government?
A Members of Congress compete to be majority leaders.
B The president must negotiate to get congressional support for the executive agenda.
C Leaders of Congress assign legislation through committees.
D The president determines which pieces of legislation are passed.
*answer: B
How does the pattern of distribution of political representation shown in these graphs affect relationships within the government?
A Members of Congress compete to be majority leaders.
B The president must negotiate to get congressional support for the executive agenda.
C Leaders of Congress assign legislation through committees.
D The president determines which pieces of legislation are passed.
*answer: B
From the 2013 EOC:
Many members of Congress disagreed with President Roosevelt’s proposed solution to the
problem described above because --
A the Constitution required hearings to confirm judicial appointments
B Supreme Court justices were subject to term limits
C the power of the executive branch would increase
D the time required for judicial proceedings would increase
*answer: C
Many members of Congress disagreed with President Roosevelt’s proposed solution to the
problem described above because --
A the Constitution required hearings to confirm judicial appointments
B Supreme Court justices were subject to term limits
C the power of the executive branch would increase
D the time required for judicial proceedings would increase
*answer: C
(21A)
From the 2016 EOC:
This confrontation centered around —
A disagreement over the use of taxes to fund public education
B the refusal of federal courts to hear cases concerning civil rights violations
C the denial of First and Fifth Amendment freedoms by southern state legislatures
D resistance by state and local governments to the Brown v. Board of Education ruling
*answer: D
From the 2016 EOC:
This confrontation centered around —
A disagreement over the use of taxes to fund public education
B the refusal of federal courts to hear cases concerning civil rights violations
C the denial of First and Fifth Amendment freedoms by southern state legislatures
D resistance by state and local governments to the Brown v. Board of Education ruling
*answer: D
From the 2015 EOC:
The ruling in Miranda v. Arizona most affected the procedure in which step of this process?
A 1
B 2
C 3
D 4
*answer: C
The ruling in Miranda v. Arizona most affected the procedure in which step of this process?
A 1
B 2
C 3
D 4
*answer: C
From the 2014 EOC:
Which action occurred as a result of the Supreme Court decision excerpted above?
A The requirement of equal access to school facilities for disabled students
B The expansion of science in school curricula
C The implementation of requirements for federal certification of private-school teachers
D The desegregation of public schools
*answer: D
Which action occurred as a result of the Supreme Court decision excerpted above?
A The requirement of equal access to school facilities for disabled students
B The expansion of science in school curricula
C The implementation of requirements for federal certification of private-school teachers
D The desegregation of public schools
*answer: D
From the 2013 EOC:
How does the 1966 Supreme Court decision in Miranda v. Arizona continue to affect society?
A People accused of a crime have the right to be tried by a jury of their peers.
B Election officials monitor polling sites during elections.
C Federal agencies use affirmative-action guidelines.
D People accused of a crime must be informed of their constitutional rights.
*answer: D
How does the 1966 Supreme Court decision in Miranda v. Arizona continue to affect society?
A People accused of a crime have the right to be tried by a jury of their peers.
B Election officials monitor polling sites during elections.
C Federal agencies use affirmative-action guidelines.
D People accused of a crime must be informed of their constitutional rights.
*answer: D
(21 B)
From the 2013 EOC:
This satirical cartoon expresses a sentiment that eventually contributed to --
A the passage of a federal statute prohibiting foreign companies from contributing to presidential campaigns
B the issuance of a Supreme Court ruling declaring it unconstitutional for members of the same political party to serve consecutive terms as president
C the establishment of a congressional committee to investigate private presidential conduct
D the ratification of a constitutional amendment establishing term limits for presidents
*answer: D
From the 2013 EOC:
This satirical cartoon expresses a sentiment that eventually contributed to --
A the passage of a federal statute prohibiting foreign companies from contributing to presidential campaigns
B the issuance of a Supreme Court ruling declaring it unconstitutional for members of the same political party to serve consecutive terms as president
C the establishment of a congressional committee to investigate private presidential conduct
D the ratification of a constitutional amendment establishing term limits for presidents
*answer: D
(22 A)
From the 2014 EOC;
Which value is best reflected in this excerpt?
A Liberty
B Populism
C Laissez-faire
D Egalitarianism
*answer: A
From the 2014 EOC;
Which value is best reflected in this excerpt?
A Liberty
B Populism
C Laissez-faire
D Egalitarianism
*answer: A
(23 A)
This amendment gained support based on the belief that people should have the right to vote if they are old enough to —
A drive motorized vehicles
B serve as members of juries
C pay federal income taxes
D be drafted into the military
*answer: D
This amendment gained support based on the belief that people should have the right to vote if they are old enough to —
A drive motorized vehicles
B serve as members of juries
C pay federal income taxes
D be drafted into the military
*answer: D
From the 2015 EOC:
The goal of this resolution was eventually achieved with the --
A signing of the Civil Rights Act
B passage of Prohibition laws
C ratification of the Nineteenth Amendment
D creation of the Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps
*answer: C
The goal of this resolution was eventually achieved with the --
A signing of the Civil Rights Act
B passage of Prohibition laws
C ratification of the Nineteenth Amendment
D creation of the Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps
*answer: C
From the 2014 EOC:
The Twenty-second Amendment was passed in response to which event?
A The election of Franklin D. Roosevelt to a fourth presidential term
B Herbert Hoover’s reelection defeat
C Bill Clinton’s impeachment trial
D The resignation of Richard Nixon after Watergate
*answer: A
The Twenty-second Amendment was passed in response to which event?
A The election of Franklin D. Roosevelt to a fourth presidential term
B Herbert Hoover’s reelection defeat
C Bill Clinton’s impeachment trial
D The resignation of Richard Nixon after Watergate
*answer: A
From the 2013 EOC:
What type of political activity is described in this scenario?
A Protesting
B Boycotting
C Lobbying
D Recalling
*answer: C
What type of political activity is described in this scenario?
A Protesting
B Boycotting
C Lobbying
D Recalling
*answer: C
(23 C)
From the 2016 EOC:
Which action is an example of the type of participation described above?
A Obtaining a driver’s license
B Organizing a blood drive
C Choosing a place to live
D Voting for city council members
*answer: A
From the 2016 EOC:
Which action is an example of the type of participation described above?
A Obtaining a driver’s license
B Organizing a blood drive
C Choosing a place to live
D Voting for city council members
*answer: A
From the 2014 EOC:
Which civic action demonstrates the most fundamental responsibility of citizens in a democracy?
A Volunteering at a community food bank
B Signing a petition on a college campus
C Registering with the Selective Service
D Voting in a presidential election
*answer: D
Which civic action demonstrates the most fundamental responsibility of citizens in a democracy?
A Volunteering at a community food bank
B Signing a petition on a college campus
C Registering with the Selective Service
D Voting in a presidential election
*answer: D
(24 B)
From the 2016 EOC:
Which diagram is about Sandra Day O’Connor?
*answer: A
From the 2016 EOC:
Which diagram is about Sandra Day O’Connor?
*answer: A
From the 2015 EOC:
Who was most instrumental in the event described in this headline?
A Rosa Parks
B Ella Baker
C Thurgood Marshall
D Medgar Evers
*answer: C
Who was most instrumental in the event described in this headline?
A Rosa Parks
B Ella Baker
C Thurgood Marshall
D Medgar Evers
*answer: C
From the 2014 EOC:
Which quotation could most likely be attributed to Sandra Day O’Connor?
A “The power I exert on the Court depends on the power of my arguments, not on my gender.”
B “Yes, I did feel a special responsibility to be the first American woman in space.”
C “I came to Washington to work for God, FDR, and the millions of forgotten, plain common workingmen.”
D “I only knew that, as I was being arrested, that it was the very last time I would ever ride in humiliation of this kind.”
*answer: A
Which quotation could most likely be attributed to Sandra Day O’Connor?
A “The power I exert on the Court depends on the power of my arguments, not on my gender.”
B “Yes, I did feel a special responsibility to be the first American woman in space.”
C “I came to Washington to work for God, FDR, and the millions of forgotten, plain common workingmen.”
D “I only knew that, as I was being arrested, that it was the very last time I would ever ride in humiliation of this kind.”
*answer: A
President Franklin D. Roosevelt sought to reassure the American public during uncertain economic times by --
A publishing a weekly news editorial titled “The Road to Prosperity and Peace”
B holding weekly town-hall meetings with average citizens
C making short appearances in a variety of Hollywood films
D delivering a series of evening radio speeches known as fireside chats
*answer: D
A publishing a weekly news editorial titled “The Road to Prosperity and Peace”
B holding weekly town-hall meetings with average citizens
C making short appearances in a variety of Hollywood films
D delivering a series of evening radio speeches known as fireside chats
*answer: D