Civics Quiz #1 Fall 2021

What are the Bill of Rights?

• Another name for the US Constitution

• The first 10 amendments to the Constitution

• The first 6 amendments to the constitution

• A proposed set of amendments to be added to the Constitution

Which amendment protects the freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition?

• Amendment 1
• Amendment 17
• Amendment 2
• Amendment 4

No unreasonable searches or seizures without a warrant

• 1st amendment
• 5th amendment
• 4th amendment
• 8th amendment

Criminal Proceedings; Double Jeopardy; Protection from Self-incrimination (do not have to testify against yourself), Right to a Fair Trial.

• 3rd Amendment

• 4th Amendment

• 2nd Amendment

• 5th Amendment

Which series shows the correct sequence of steps to becoming President of the United States?

• Convention, Primary, General Election, Inauguration
• Primary, Convention, General Election, Electoral College Vote
• Primary, Electoral College Vote, General Election, Convention
• Primary, General Election, Inauguration, Electoral College Vote

The most common form of nominating candidates for office in the United States is

• the caucus

• the petition

• the convention

• primary elections

Federalism is the idea that power is...

• Held only by the Federal Government
• Held only by the State Governments
• Shared between Three Branches of Government
• Shared between Federal and State Governments

Which of the following is the main event at a national convention?

• nominating a candidate for president
• raising money for the national election
• preparing TV and radio advertisements

On the linear political spectrum, which group is known for being on the far right?

• Liberals
• Moderates
• Democrats
• Conservatives

A group of people who come together based on shared political beliefs is known as what?

• Majority party
• Minority party
• Political party
• Political platform