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Unit 3 government
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Which statement reflects a positive view of the 16th Amendment? | Taxes are needed to help the government do good for all of us. |
| Suffrage is: | The right to vote |
| The 25th Amendment to the Constitution deals with a change to the executive branch. It establishes the procedures for... | the presidential line of succession in the event of a vacancy or disability. |
| Following the ratification of the 12th Amendment, the president and vice president are now: | Elected on separate ballots |
| The 14th Amendment includes a clause that says “no state shall deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without..." | Due process of law |
| How many amendments total have been added to the Constitution? | 27 |
| According to the 27th Amendment, Congress may pass a law increasing its members' salaries, but the pay raise will not go into effect until after there has been a federal election. | True |
| The 11th Amendment is about the protection of states. Which of the following are included in the 11th Amendment? | Citizens of foreign countries are prohibited from suing the United States or any state. A citizen cannot sue a state if he or she is not a resident of that state. States and the nation are protected from being sued by non-citizens. |
| The 25th Amendment to the Constitution establishes the procedures for the presidential line of succession. Who is next in line after the president in the event of a vacancy or disability? | The Vice President |
| Which of the following would be an example of a civil liberty: | Your right to freedom of religion Your right against cruel and unusual punishment Your right to freedom of speech |
| Adding elevators to public buildings so that disabled people can access them would be an example of a: | Civil right |
| What act passed by Congress prohibits discrimination based upon gender in education? | Title 9 |
| What amendment protects your civil rights? | 14th Amendment |
| Which of the following best describes the term integration: | Integration is the combining of different ethnic groups or races. |
| Which of the following describes your right to be free from unequal treatment based on characteristics such as your race, gender, or disabilities? | Civil right |
| If you were denied the right to rent or buy housing, this would be an example of a violation of a: | Civil right |
| The Brown vs. Board of Education case is an example of: Type: MC | Civil righ |
| Your basic rights and freedoms that are guaranteed to you by the Constitution or the Bill of Rights refer to: | Civil liberties |
| Your right to keep and bear arms would be considered a: | Civil liberty |
| What clause in the Constitution protects your civil rights? | Equal protection clause |
| Which of the following would NOT be an example of a expressive conduct or symbolic speech and is protected by freedom of speech? | Wearing a bikini to school to show you have the right to dress as you please |
| Which of the following NOT be a civil liberty listed in the Constitution? | Right to dress as you please |
| Which two constitutional clauses are used to determine if something is protected under freedom of religion? | The free exercise clause and the establishment clause |
| Which of the following would describe the difference between civil rights and civil liberties? | Civil liberties are protections against government actions found in the Constitution where civil rights are actions taken by the government to create equal conditions for all Americans. |
| Which of the following would be a true statement regarding freedom of speech? | Circumstances can determine whether is something is protected under freedom of speech. |
| Which of the following is NOT a right that would be considered a civil liberty? | Right of women to vote |
| Which of the following would be protected under freedom of speech? | Taping your mouth shut with red tape in a classroom to protest abortion rights |
| Which of the following would be true regarding freedom of religion? | You have the right to believe in human sacrifice as part of your religious beliefs, but you may not be able to practice it. |
| Which of the following would be true regarding your right to keep a bear arms? | The Supreme Court has interpreted this right to mean all people can keep and bear arms in case of a confrontation |
| Which of the following would be FALSE regarding civil liberties? | Constitutional rights are absolute; that is, they are protected in all circumstances. |
| Which of the following would be true regarding the use of technology with searches and seizures? After pulling you over in your car, the police could search your contacts and text messages on your phone without a search warrant.The police could attach | a GPS locator to your car in the school parking lot to track your movements without a search warrant.The police can install technology on your computer that will allow them to listen to your conversations and read your e-mail without a search warrant. |
| Which of the following is NOT required to get a search warrant according to the 4th Amendment? | Scope of the search Oath before a judge as to prove the probable cause Probable cause |
| Which of the following is true regarding the right to an attorney? | You can have an attorney appointed for you and paid for by the government if you can’t afford one. |
| Which amendments contain due process rights that assure a defendant receives the right to a fair trial? | 5th and 6th Amendments |
| Which of the following due process right is NOT guaranteed to you as a juvenile? | Right to jury trial |
| Which of the following is true regarding your civil liberty rights in your high school? | You can protest what they serve at school lunch by wearing a t-shirt that says, “School lunch stinks!” |
| Which of the following is NOT a source used to compile lists of potential jurors? | Immigration records |
| Civic duties in the United States include: | Obeying laws Jury duty Paying taxes Registering for selective service |
| People who are not U.S. citizens may be selected for jury service. | True |
| People may be excused from jury service if they are members of certain professions. | Civil disobedience |
| The 24th amendment says that the government cannot require a tax to be collected when someone comes to vote. Which tax is it? | Poll tax |
| What is the reason behind the "double jeopardy" protection in the Bill of Rights? | To protect individuals from having to be tried twice for the same crime |
| The Civil Rights Act of 1964 | made racial discrimination illegal in places of public accommodation. forbade discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, or gender. |
| Why is it necessary to vote as a citizen of the United States? | Voting rights were hard won It gives citizens a say in their government It is a way to participate in the government |
| The act of purposefully disobeying the law to promote change is called: | Civil disobedience |
| Voter registration | Different from state to state |
| The U.S. military relies on the draft (selective service registration) in order to | Be a backup plan for times of war when additional military service members might be needed |
| The 16th Amendment says that the government has the right to collect a tax from individuals. Which tax is it? | Income tax |
| Because the power to regulate education is not specifically stated in the Constitution, the 10th Amendment makes it clear that _________ controls and sets the standards for their educational system. | Each state |
| Something a citizen must do or face legal consequences is known as a: | When jurors are kept together during a trial and removed from sources that might influence their decision in a case |
| Amendments to the Constitution after the Civil War did which of the following? | Define all people born or naturalized in the United States as citizens Guarantee the right of every male citizen to vote, regardless of color Prohibit slavery in the United States |
| Lobbying is: | The attempt to influence a political official on an issue |
| The Voting Rights Act of 1965 got rid of | Voting restrictions |
| An important aspect of civic responsibility is learning about government history, its structure and purposes. This is called: | Civic education |
| The 14th Amendment includes a clause that says “no state shall deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without ____________”. | Due process of law |
| The 17th Amendment provides that senators are elected | directly by the people of each state |
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