Civics Unit 3 EXAM MSA

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 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

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

Which opinion represents a way that multiple perspectives are reflected in political participation?

• public meetings

• press conference

• legislative sessions

• State of the Union

Legislature consisting of two parts

• Senate

• Bicameral

• Bicuspid

• House of Representatives

To vote approval of

• Legislate

• Amend

• Ratify

• Priority

A law, usually of a city or county

• Ordinance

• Compromise

• Ratify

• Function

Settling differences

• Bicameral

• Confederation

• Compromise

• Ratify