Civics Chapter 2 Review, Part 2

Civics Chapter 2 Review, Part 2

Multiple Choice

A North Carolina state court convicts a criminal defendant of a felony. The defendant argues; however, that the police conducted an illegal search, violating his constitutional rights. The case has gone all the way to the Supreme Court on appeal. In ruling on this case, the Supreme Court is about to exercise what kind of jurisdiction?

• Original jurisdiction

• Appellate jurisdiction

• Criminal jurisdiction

• Concurrent jurisdiction

Appellate versus Original Jurisdiction

Appellate Jurisdiction

court's authority to review the decisions of lowers courts ex. Supreme Court of the United States

Original Jurisduction

a court's authority to hear cases that have not yet been heard

Multiple Choice

How many times has the United States Constitution been amended?

• 10

• 21

• 27

• 100

Multiple Choice

What is Judicial Review and which court case established it?

• The power of the federal courts to overturn presidential appointments; it was established in Marbury v. Madison.

• The power of the Supreme Court to rule on interstate commerce; it was established by Gibson v. Ogden.

• The power of the Supreme Court to overturn cases establishing segregation; it was established in Brown v. Board of Education.

• The power of the Supreme Court to rule on whether or not laws passed by Congress and the states are constitutional; it was established in Marbury v. Madison.

Remember

• Gibbons v. Ogden established that only the federal government can regulate interstate commerce

• Brown v. Board of Education desegregated public schools

Multiple Choice

Read the statement then answer the question. "Although the defendant's claim that the sentence of death imposed upon him constitutes 'cruel and unusual punishment' is noted; it is the decision of this court that the sentences is constitutional. It also appears to this court that these guidelines were consistent and fair with those issued to juries in death penalty cases." Which Supreme Court case does the above judge's statement MOST seem to be in agreement with?

• Furman v. Georgia

• Mapp v. Ohio

• Miranda v. Arizona

• Gregg v. Georgia

Furman v. Georgia

death penalty was not constitutional in the way it was applied

Gregg v. Georgia

built upon Furman v. Georgia of four years earlier

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a controversy that has persisted since the days of the Federalists and Anti-Federalists?

• the issue of dejure segregation

• whether or not quotas can be used to further affirmative action

• the question of federal power versus state rights

• whether or not the legislative branch should have one or two houses

De Jure vs. De Facto

Affirmative Action - setting quotas for the inclusion of minorities in college acceptance and job hiring

Multiple Choice

A state passes a law requiring citizens to stand for a moment of voluntary prayer prior to the beginning of legal proceedings in state courthouses. What part of the Constitution will the arguments in this case MOST LIKELY center on?

• the Elastic Clause

• the Supremacy Clause

• the Free Exercise Clause and the Establishment Clause

• the 11th Amendment

Elastic Clause

Supremacy Clause

Multiple Choice

Federal law enforcement officers have been tracking a possible terrorist plot for months. The agents receive an anonymous tip and raid a location. The defendant's lawyer argues that the agents did not obtain a warrant and evidence was gathered illegally. The federal government claims under the PATRIOT Act, the agents had all the authority they needed. This conflict involves which of the following questions?

• the constitutionality of anonymous tips

• the relevancy of the 6th Amendment in today's world

• whether or not citizen's 2nd Amendment rights are always protected

• the protection of civil liberties versus the importance of national security

Civil Rights vs. National Security

Multiple Choice

Which of the following methods is the most common way the government raises revenue?

• Taxes

• Refunds

• Treasury bonds

• User fees and Fines

Poll

How more confidant do you feel about this test based upon this review?

• 0-25%

• 25-50%

• 50-75%

• 75%-100%