Civics EOC Review

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Which 2 amendments were violated when Ben was accused of speaking out against the governor and convicted without a lawyer? Options: Amendment I (free speech) & Amendment VI (due process), Amendment I (free press) & Amendment VI (search and seizure), Amendment IX (unenumerated rights) & Amendment VI (due process), Amendment IX (unenumerated rights) & Amendment IV (search & seizure)

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Amendment I (free speech) & Amendment VI (due process)

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The Daily Mouth wrote an article about how a senator cheated on a law school exam. Why would the senator be able to sue?

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he could sue for libel and win if he could prove accusations untrue

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The constitutional guarantee of a free press has resulted in: a gov't more likely to hide its actions from the people, a gov't more responsive to the needs of the people, the establishment of English as the official language, the establishment of a gov't-run news organization

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the establishment of English as the official language

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A more informed society has resulted from which constitutional protection? (Options: trial by jury, free speech, right to bear arms, due process)

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free speech

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How did opinions like the one shown in this news story affect the political process in the US? Options: It led to the 15th amendment, allowing racial minorities to vote, It led to the 19th amendment, allowing women to vote, It led to the 26th amendment, allowing 18-year olds to vote, It led to the 26th amendment, allowing 21 year-olds to vote

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It led to the 26th amendment, allowing 18-year olds to vote

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How did passage of this legislation affect the political process in the US? Options: It enforced the 15th amendment, protecting the right of racial minorities to vote, It enforced the 19th amendment, protecting the right of women to vote, It extended suffrage to U.S. citizens, allowing 18-year olds to vote, It extended suffrage to US citizens, allowing 21-year olds to vote

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It enforced the 15th amendment, protecting the right of racial minorities to vote

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What happened in American schools after the 1954 Supreme Court decision in Brown v. Board of Education?

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The federate gov't ordered that states desegregate schools

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What basic freedom does the "right to remain silent" protect, and how does it affect those arrested?

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Protection against self-incrimination; it informs them speaking to law enforcement could incriminate them.

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How do modern Democrats & Republicans view taxation?

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Democrats tend to favor tax increases to support new social programs.

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According to these campaign posters, which individual would more likely vote for Aleksi Alho? Options: A voter concerned about leadership experience, A voter concerned about women's rights, A voter concerned about protecting the rights of the accused, A voter concerned about rising unemployment in the state

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A voter concerned about rising unemployment in the state