Am. Government end-of-course 16

Which amendment repealed prohibition?

• 11th Amendment

• 18th Amendment

• 21st Amendment

• 16th Amendment

Which amendment limited the jurisdiction of the federal courts and overturned the Supreme Court's ruling in Chisholm vs. Georgia?

• 11th Amendment

• 16th Amendment

• 17th Amendment

• 12th Amendment

Which amendment prevented members of Congress from giving themselves pay raises during their current term?

• 24th Amendment

• 26th Amendment

• 27th Amendment

• 22nd Amendment

Which issue is addressed by the 6th Amendment?

• powers of taxation

• rights of the accused

• protection of property

• protection from torture

Which branch or branches of the federal government enforce the laws?

• judicial

• executive

• legislative and judicial

• judicial and executive

What is one way the Federal Reserve System regulates economic activity?

• regulating tariff rates on foreign imports

• regulating production of consumer goods

• regulating the amount of money in circulation

• regulating spending by the federal government

The Ohio Constitution of 1851 established district courts. How did this solve an existing problem in the state?

• It reduced the burden on the Ohio Supreme Court

• It brought civic order during a time of social disorder and chaos

• It curbed the federal government's infringement on Ohio's state rights

• It provided additional checks and balances against the executive branch

Consensus building as a way of solving conflict is an important tool for citizens of a democratic society. Which statement describes consensus building?

• Both parties sacrifice something they want in order to resolve a conflict

• Both parties agree to a series of meetings in order to discuss solutions to a conflict

• Both parties try to convince each other that their idea is better in order to solve a conflict

• Both parties search for common ground or areas of mutual agreement in order to solve a conflict

Which branch of government declared that segregation in public schools was unconstitutional?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

Which branch of government ordered the National Guard to enforce desegregation in the South?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial