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CS 15-17: EOC Bootcamp

CS 15-17: EOC Bootcamp

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10 Slides • 16 Questions

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In the 1950s and 1960s, all three branches of the federal government acted to extend civil rights to African Americans.

Match each branch with an action it took the extend civil rights during this period.

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Legislative

Executive

Judicial

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Labelling

The 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments addressed issues in the United States after the Civil War by enacting a series of changes in society.

Identify the issue that each excerpt addresses and the amendment that enacted that change in society.

a. Move the issue related to each excerpt into the appropriate "issues" box.

b. Move the amendment related to each excerpt and issue into teh appropriate "Amendments" box.

You will not use all the amendments and issues.

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15th

14th

13th

What is to be done with slavery?

How to define U.S. citizens?

Who is entitled to suffrage?

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Multiple Choice

The 13th Amendment to the Constitution was ratified in 1865.

What was the primary purpose of this amendment?

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to establish the definition of U.S. Citizenship

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to abolish slavery and involuntary servitude

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to establish the right to vote for former slaves

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to prevent former Confederate officers from holding public office

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Multiple Choice

What was the direct effect of the 13th Amendment?

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the abolition of slavery

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the desegregation of public schools

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the enforcement of poll taxes by state governments

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the establishment of African American National Guard units

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Multiple Choice

What was the immediate impact of the 14th Amendment?

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It granted citizenship to African Americans

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It guaranteed suffrage rights to African Americans

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It prohibited the use of poll taxes in the United States

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It outlawed the segregation of public facilities in the United States

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Hotspot

The 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments to the Constitution addressed specific problems that existed in the United States prior to and during the Reconstruction Era.

Identify the problems that the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments sought to address.

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Multiple Choice

The 15th Amendment expanded African Americans' ability to participate in the political process.

How did the 24th Amendment expand upon the 15th Amendment?

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by granting African American women the right to vote

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by ensuring the election of an African American to each state's legislature

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by requiring states to create congressional districts specifically for African Americans

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by removing an economic barrier that prevented many African Americans from voting

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Multiple Choice

Following the Supreme Court's decision in Brown v. Board of Education, African American students began applying to colleges and universities that had previously been segregated. In 1963, the governor of Alabama, George Wallace, tried to physically stop three African American students from registering at the University of Alabama. President Kennedy ordered the Alabama National Guard to force Wallace to move aside and allow the students to register.

Why did President Kennedy take this action?

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The state judicial branch refused to comply with an executive order

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The state executive branch refused to comply with a federal court ruling

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The federal judicial branch refused to comply with a ruling by the state judicial branch

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The federal legislative branch refused to comply with a state executive branch decision

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Hotspot

In 1851, the state of Ohio drafted a new constitution. Identify the changes that were implemented in Ohio's government as a result of the new constitution.

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Multiple Select

In 1851, Ohio drafted a new constitution that was meant to address problems of the original state constitution. These problems included:

-An overburdened judicial branch

-A significant amount of state government debt

-An overly powerful legislative branch

Select all the ways that the Ohio Constitution of 1851 addressed these problems.

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It created district courts

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It instituted debt limitations

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It forgave all outstanding state debt

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It allowed the judicial branch to appoint legislative officials

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It required major executive officials to be elected into office

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Multiple Choice

How are the powers of Ohio's state government consistent with the powers of the U.S. federal government?

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Ohio's legislative branch has the power to pass laws

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Ohio's legislative branch has the power to appoint all executive officials

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Ohio's executive branch has the power to negotiate with foreign nationals

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Ohio's executive branch has the power to appoint Supreme Court justices

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Multiple Choice

Which statement accurately describes the relationship between the Ohio Constitution and the U.S. Constitution?

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Ohio laws overrule federal laws when there is a conflict

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All articles of the Ohio Constitution must be the same as all articles of the U.S. Constitution

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The structure of the Ohio Constitution does not resemble the structure of the U.S. Constitution

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The Ohio Constitution is consistent with the key principles of the U.S. Constitution, but contains some laws that differ from the laws of the U.S. Constitution

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Multiple Choice

What was one change made by the 1851 Ohio Constitution that affected how the state was governed?

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The 1851 Ohio Constitution increased the power of the General Assembly

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The 1851 Ohio Constitution limited the amount of debt the state could accumulate

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The 1851 Ohio Constitution permitted the General Assembly to enact retroactive laws

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The 1851 Ohio Constitution lifted a restriction on how the state could spend its tax funds

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Hotspot

Citizens have the ability to help support their state and local communities in various ways. Identify three ways citizens can directly support their local communities.

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Multiple Choice

The Ohio General Assembly is considering a bill that would reduce the amount of tax revenue allocated to local school systems. A group of teachers is opposed to the passage of this bill.

What would be the most effective action that the teachers' group could take to influence the General Assembly's vote on this bill?

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filing an appeal with the state Supreme Court

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starting a letter writing campaign to state legislators

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offering commetns during local city council meetings

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holding public demonstrations in front of the White House

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Categorize

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Serve in a volunteer fire department

Organize a charity event to raise money for his town's police force

Meet with his town's mayor to discuss the emergency services budget

Run for the General Assembly on a platform of improved emergency services

Sign a petition to bring the issue of emergency services to the governor's attention

Jeff wants to make sure that emergency services are adequately supported in his town and across the state of Ohio. Categorize each action as local or state level.

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