CIVICS EOC REVIEW PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS AND 100% CORRECT ANSWERS
CIVICS EOC REVIEW
PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS
LATEST UPDATE 2026/2027
GRADED A+ .
1. The Enlightenment idea of the separation of powers was developed by ☑correct answer Baron de Montesquieu
2. John Locke's theory that certain truths in society come from and are governed by nature is known as the theory of ☑
correct answer Natural Law
3. Describe John Locke's theory of social contract. ☑correct answer People gave up some of their rights to government
in order to have
better lives and protection.
4. This document guaranteed that not even the king or queen was above the law. ☑correct answer Magna Carta
5. Explain the significance of the English Bill of Rights on the development of the
U.S. constitution. ☑correct answer Established thought that individual rights should be listed and protected
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6. What was the first document that established self-government by creating a direct democracy in the colonies? ☑
correct answer Mayflower Compact
7. This pamphlet was used to persuade members of the Second Continental Congress and justified the ideals and reasons
for independence from Great Britian. ☑correct answer Common Sense
8. Give specific examples of colonial responses to English Policies. ☑correct answer Boston Tea Party, boycott, protest,
literature, Common Sense
9. What concerns of the colonists led to the writing of the Declaration of Inde- pendence? ☑correct answer Taxation
without
respresentation, forced quartering violation of BR
10. What were the main complaints/arguments against Britian in the Decla- ration of Independence? ☑correct
answer
Colonists felt that England was not protecting their rights, taxing without representation, abusing power
11. John Locke's theory of guaranteed that all individuals are entitled to basic rights
such
as life, liberty, and property. ☑correct answer Natural Rights
12. Which document outlined the first form of government for the United States? Which system of government
did this
document create? ☑correct answer Articles of Confeder- ation, a confederal system (no central government)
13. List some of the major weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation. ☑correct answer Central government
had no power to tax,
no national court system, no executive branch, no power to enforce laws, no power to regulate trade, all 13 states were
needed to approve an amendment, approval of 9 of 13 states to enact laws
14. What is the purpose of the Preamble to the constitution? ☑correct answer It introduces the goals and
concepts outlined in the constitution + reinforces principles of good government
15. What was the main argument the Federalists used to support the ratification of the Constitution? ☑correct
answer The need for a stronger government
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16. List the arguments the Anti-Federalists used against ratifying the Constitu- tion. ☑correct answer No bill of
rights, central government too strong
17. A legal member of a country is a ☑correct answer Citizen
18. Name two ways a person can become a U.S. citizen ☑correct answer Birth to citizen parent called Law of
Blood; Birth in US or US
territory called Law of Soil; or naturalization
19. List the steps in the naturalization process. ☑correct answer apply for residency visa, wait 5 years, apply for
citizenship status, finger printed, interview with Immigration Services , pass citizenship test, take oath
20. What are the major differences between Democrats and Republicans? ☑correct answer Democ- rats believe
in a large
government, encouraging government involvement with many programs . Republicans believe in a small government with
few programs, encouraging communities and charities to take care of their own neighbors and families.
21. What is a plank? ☑correct answer A specific issue that is a part of a parties' platform. A dock is a platform,
the planks are the individual boards. The platform is the big theme, the plank is the individual idea. i.e. helping the
poor people is a platform, opening a new shelter is a plank
22. What is a platform? ☑correct answer A group or big idea that candidates campaign on or that a party supports.
The platform is like the dock and the planks are the individual boards or individual ideas. i.e. the environment is the
platform, passing a clean water bill is a plank
23. Give an example of media informing the public about government. ☑correct answer A newspaper
reports the details about a bill that is being written in Congress
24. Give an example of how an individual can influence government. ☑correct answer Write a letter expressing a
concern to
county commissioner. Call your representative and tell them your opinion.
25. Give an example on how interest groups can influence government. ☑correct answer An interest group can
endorse a
candidate for election and advertise for them.
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CIVICS EOC REVIEW
PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS
LATEST UPDATE 2026/2027
GRADED A+ .
1. The Enlightenment idea of the separation of powers was developed by ☑correct answer Baron de Montesquieu
2. John Locke's theory that certain truths in society come from and are governed by nature is known as the theory of ☑
correct answer Natural Law
3. Describe John Locke's theory of social contract. ☑correct answer People gave up some of their rights to government
in order to have
better lives and protection.
4. This document guaranteed that not even the king or queen was above the law. ☑correct answer Magna Carta
5. Explain the significance of the English Bill of Rights on the development of the
U.S. constitution. ☑correct answer Established thought that individual rights should be listed and protected
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,CIVICS EOC REVIEW PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS AND 100% CORRECT ANSWERS
6. What was the first document that established self-government by creating a direct democracy in the colonies? ☑
correct answer Mayflower Compact
7. This pamphlet was used to persuade members of the Second Continental Congress and justified the ideals and reasons
for independence from Great Britian. ☑correct answer Common Sense
8. Give specific examples of colonial responses to English Policies. ☑correct answer Boston Tea Party, boycott, protest,
literature, Common Sense
9. What concerns of the colonists led to the writing of the Declaration of Inde- pendence? ☑correct answer Taxation
without
respresentation, forced quartering violation of BR
10. What were the main complaints/arguments against Britian in the Decla- ration of Independence? ☑correct
answer
Colonists felt that England was not protecting their rights, taxing without representation, abusing power
11. John Locke's theory of guaranteed that all individuals are entitled to basic rights
such
as life, liberty, and property. ☑correct answer Natural Rights
12. Which document outlined the first form of government for the United States? Which system of government
did this
document create? ☑correct answer Articles of Confeder- ation, a confederal system (no central government)
13. List some of the major weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation. ☑correct answer Central government
had no power to tax,
no national court system, no executive branch, no power to enforce laws, no power to regulate trade, all 13 states were
needed to approve an amendment, approval of 9 of 13 states to enact laws
14. What is the purpose of the Preamble to the constitution? ☑correct answer It introduces the goals and
concepts outlined in the constitution + reinforces principles of good government
15. What was the main argument the Federalists used to support the ratification of the Constitution? ☑correct
answer The need for a stronger government
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,CIVICS EOC REVIEW PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS AND 100% CORRECT ANSWERS
16. List the arguments the Anti-Federalists used against ratifying the Constitu- tion. ☑correct answer No bill of
rights, central government too strong
17. A legal member of a country is a ☑correct answer Citizen
18. Name two ways a person can become a U.S. citizen ☑correct answer Birth to citizen parent called Law of
Blood; Birth in US or US
territory called Law of Soil; or naturalization
19. List the steps in the naturalization process. ☑correct answer apply for residency visa, wait 5 years, apply for
citizenship status, finger printed, interview with Immigration Services , pass citizenship test, take oath
20. What are the major differences between Democrats and Republicans? ☑correct answer Democ- rats believe
in a large
government, encouraging government involvement with many programs . Republicans believe in a small government with
few programs, encouraging communities and charities to take care of their own neighbors and families.
21. What is a plank? ☑correct answer A specific issue that is a part of a parties' platform. A dock is a platform,
the planks are the individual boards. The platform is the big theme, the plank is the individual idea. i.e. helping the
poor people is a platform, opening a new shelter is a plank
22. What is a platform? ☑correct answer A group or big idea that candidates campaign on or that a party supports.
The platform is like the dock and the planks are the individual boards or individual ideas. i.e. the environment is the
platform, passing a clean water bill is a plank
23. Give an example of media informing the public about government. ☑correct answer A newspaper
reports the details about a bill that is being written in Congress
24. Give an example of how an individual can influence government. ☑correct answer Write a letter expressing a
concern to
county commissioner. Call your representative and tell them your opinion.
25. Give an example on how interest groups can influence government. ☑correct answer An interest group can
endorse a
candidate for election and advertise for them.
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