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)

A more informed society has resulted from which constitutional protection?

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

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

Which example involves changing foreign policy?

• Congress lifting the oil embargo on an ex-communist gov't
• A Supreme Court hearing on worker discrimination based on national origin
• Congress voting to construct an aid center in Florida for refugees
• A Supreme Court justice voting to take a case involving his country of birth

Which action illustrates citizens participating in an international organization?

• Samantha teaches other about the history of the UN
• Jada volunteers to help raise funds for UNICEF
• Ethan writes a report on the origins of NATO
• David reads the annual report published by the WTO

According to the info on the posters, what's one reason Petra could be considered more qualified for Senate?

• her business experience
• her educational experience
• her political experience
• her lobbyist experience

Which would be the final step to encourage the community to provide low-cost flu shots?

• Identify public policy alternatives by talking to her doctor
• Outline her citizen-action plan to the local health dept for a new clinic
• Evaluate public policy alternatives speaking to federal health officials
• Conduct background research on the flu visiting reliable websites