CH. 8 TEST

Who can become an American citizen through the process of naturalizaiton?

• a person born on U.S. soil to parents who are U.S. citizens.

• a person born on U.S. soil to parents who are not U.S. citizens.

• a person born on foreign soil to parents who are U.S. citizens.

• a person born on foreign soil to parents who are not U.S. citizens.

(Look at passage on page 256) The Supreme Court ruled in Wong Kim Ark's favor, saying that he was an American citizen based on the Fourteenth Amendment. Upon which idea would this ruling have been based?

• Wong Kim Ark was born on American soil.

• Wong Kim Ark was over 18 years of age.

• Wong Kim Ark's parents were American citizens.

• Wong Kim Ark was a naturalized citizen.

Which statement describes the right of citizens to due process of law?

• The government must treat people the same under the law, regardless of race, religion,or political beliefs.

• The government must treat people fairly and follow established procedures

• The government can exercise only those poers granted to it specifically in the Constitution.

• The government cannot make a law prohibiting the right of citizens to petition the government.

Which passage from the Constitution describes the First Amendment rights of Americans?

• "Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflected."

• "The right of the citizens to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by an State on account of race, color, or previous condition of servitude."

• "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assembly, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances."

• "The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effect, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place, to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized."

Which line in the table (on page 258) correctly matches the amendment with the segment of the population that was granted voting rights?

• Line 1

• Line 2

• Line 3

• Line 4

How did the Twenty-Fourth Amendment help expand voting rights?

• It outlawed poll taxes as a qualification to vote

• It outlawed written tests as a qualification to vote.

• It required voting districts to be redrawn to accurately reflect population growth.

• It required all states to allow naturalized citizens to vote.

(Look at Passage on pg. 259) Which constitutional principle does this passage best describe?

• federalism

• limited government

• popular sovereignty

• check and balances

The Supremacy Clause relates most closely to which principle of the Constitution?

• separation of powers

• checks and balances

• federalism

• individual rights

(Look at the Graphic Organizer on pg. 260) Which terms complete this graphic organizer?

• Federal powers: reserved powers; State powers: enumerated powers

• Federal powers: reserved powers; State powers: implied powers

• Federal powers: enumerated powers; State powers: reserved powers

• Federal powers: enumerated powers; State powers: implied powers

In what way can the executive branch check the power of the judicial branch?

• The executive branch can refuse to approve treaties.

• The executive branch can appoint judges

• The executive branch can impeach judges

• The executive branch can veto legislation.