2018. Category 3: Government and Citizenship

Which American value is described in this excerpt?

• Individualism

• Populism

• Liberty

• Laissez-faire

What role did the Supreme Court play in this declaration?

• The court ruled Florida's use of butterfly ballots violated the Equal Protection Clause.

• The court ruled on the constitutionality of the vote recount in Florida.

• The court determined that campaign contributions are forms of free speech.

• The court ruled that requiring literacy tests to vote was unconstitutional.

Who is the recipient of this award?

• Frances Perkins

• Hilary Clinton

• Sandra Day O'Connor

• Barbara Jordan

Which of the following was implemented in 1913 to solve these problems?

• Each state held party conventions in order to select senators.

• A national referendum was held to standardize the procedures for selecting senators.

• Open primaries were used to limit the choices of senators who could be confirmed by state legislatures.

• A constitutional amendment was ratified that required senators to be elected directly by popular vote.

How did the Brown v. Board of Education decision influence the Civil Rights movement?

• By discouraging activists from relying on the judicial system

• By guaranteeing scholarships to minority college students

• By providing a judicial basis for achieving equality in other areas

• By eliminating social barriers associated with hiring practices

Which similarity completes this Venn diagram?

• Included debate over the use of line-item veto

• Violated the principle of due process

• Involved debate over the extent of executive and legislative authority

• Deemed unconstitutional by the judicial branch

What was the reaction of many Americans to the Watergate scandal?

• Confidence in the presidential selection process

• Support for the containment of communism

• Discontent over the antiwar and civil rights protests

• Cynicism about government and elected politicians

In 1919, Charles Schenck was charged with violating the Espionage Act. The Supreme Court ruled that Schenck's actions create a "clear and present danger."

How did the decision in this case affect the rights of U.S. citizens?

• By establishing restrictions on the right to vote

• By protecting the freedoms of religious minorities

• By placing limits on freedom of expression

• By protecting the rights of accused persons

Which of the following was a significant effect of New Deal legislation?

• Income tax rates fell to historic lows.

• The federal government took on new roles.

• The regulation of interstate trade was transferred to the states.

• States became the sole enforcers of immigration law.

Which action is the best example of a civic responsibility?

• Writing an editorial piece for a newspaper

• Volunteering to sell raffle tickets

• Voting on election day

• Opening a business