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Which term BEST describes the process in which people with differing opinions meet to try to persuade those who disagree with them to accept their opinion that can sometimes turn into an argument? a.Debate b.Consensus building c.Compromise d.Peer mediation
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EOC Review
Goal 5
Objective 5.01• Which is the best example of an
effort to reach a compromise?a.A presidential vetob.A conference committee between
Senate and House membersc.A Supreme Court decision with
nine different opinionsd.A ballot initiative
• Which term BEST describes the process in which people with differing opinions meet to try to persuade those who disagree with them to accept their opinion that can sometimes turn into an argument?a.Debateb.Consensus buildingc.Compromised.Peer mediation
Objective 5.02• What questions do both federal
and state appeals courts try to determine?a.Whether a jury is needed during
the appealb.Whether the trial court followed
the correct rules and proceduresc.Whether lawyers are neededd.Whether to rehear the evidence
• The U.S. Supreme Court would be LEAST LIKELY to have original jurisdiction in which type of case?a.One involving a diplomat from
another countryb.One involving a dispute between
two statesc. One involving a dispute between
a state and federal governmentd.One involving a citizen’s
violation of federal law
• How long do U.S. Supreme Court justices serve?a.Until the president
replaces themb.10 yearsc.For lifed.Until they are voted off
the bench
Objective 5.03• Who is MOST LIKELY to be
adversaries in a criminal court case?a.The bailiff and court clerkb.The plaintiff and defendantc.The defendant and the
stated.The witness and district
attorney
• Which word BEST completes this diagram?a.Paroleb.Probationc.Verdictd.Complaint
GUILTY1. Jail2. Fine3. ?
• What is another word for judgment in a case?a.Appeal b.Verdictc.Tortd.Brief
• Which right protected by the U.S. Constitution protects people testifying in court cases?a.Right to free speechb.Right to a jury of one’s
peersc.Right to avoid self-
incriminationd.Right to bear arms
• What does a grand jury do?a.Decide questions of lawb.Decide questions of factc.Decide whether to issue
an indictmentd.Decide whether a case
can be appealed
• What does an appellate judge issue if he or she agrees with the court’s decision but not its reasoning?a.Remand opinionb.Dissenting opinionc.Concurring opiniond.Majority opinion
Objective 5.04• Who takes part in joint
conference committees in state governments?a.Lobbyists and senatorsb.Members of both housesc.Citizens and lawmakersd.Members of the judicial
branch
• When the legislature cannot reach an agreement, the referendum process can be used to have which of the following pass the law?a.Governorb.Mayorc.Votersd.Judges
Objective 5.05• When is representative democracy
more appropriate than direct democracy?a.When there are many citizensb.When there are small numbers of
citizensc.When citizens all have the same
point of viewd.When citizens have many day-to-
day responsibilities
• Which statement is true about municipal ordinances?a.They have to comply only
with state lawb.They have to comply with
state and federal lawc.They apply countywided.They are approved by
referendum
Objective 5.06• Which of the following is true
about special-interest groups?a.The information they provide
is often biasedb.The information they provide
must be interpreted by the courts
c.They are created by the mass media
d.They oppose political parties
• Primary elections are conducted by which of the following?a.Political partiesb.Individual citizensc.Mass mediad.Interest groups
• Which is the BEST reason that a citizen should be aware of and study all sides of an issue?a.To protect his or her economic
interestsb.To protect his or her civil rights
and libertiesc.To be able to explain the issues
to friendsd.To understand complex issues
and make an informed decision
• A newspaper article discusses only the arguments in favor of a bill before the legislature. Which form of propaganda is being used?a.Glittering generalitiesb.Card stackingc.Bandwagond.Symbolic