Civics EOC Review

Ben was accused of speaking out against the governor. In court, he was convicted without a lawyer. Which 2 amendments were violated?

• 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)

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

• he could sue the paper for libel and win if he proved the writer had a grudge
• he could sue for slander and win if the writer had a grudge
• he could sue for libel and win if he could prove accusations untrue
• he could sue for slander and win if he proved the accusations untrue

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

A more informed society has resulted from which constitutional protection?

• trial by jury
• free speech
• right to bear arms
• due process

How did opinions like the one shown in this news story affect the political process in the US?

• 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

How did passage of this legislation affect the political process in the US?

• 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

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

• States could continue segregation as long as facilities were separate but equal
• Individuals of different races voluntarily stopped all forms of school segregation
• The federate gov't ordered that states desegregate schools
• Desegregation was ordered for only high schools

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

• The right to freedom of speech; it provides them the ability to speak with an attorney
• Protection against self-incrimination; it informs them speaking to law enforcement could incriminate them
• Protection of due process; it prevents convicted offenders from cruel & unusual punishment
• The right to freedom of assembly; it prevents law enforcement from asking questions without an attorney

How do modern Democrats & Republicans view taxation?

• Democrats tend to favor tax increases to support new social programs
• Republicans tend to favor tax increases to support new social programs
• Democrats tend to favor tax decreases & Republicans want a steady tax rate
• Republicans tend to favor tax increases & Democrats favor a steady tax rate

According to these campaign posters, which individual would more likely vote for Aleksi Alho?

• 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