Civics PMA 3

The following is a quote from President Obama in 2012.

"Over the longer term, I think we need to seriously consider mobilizing a constitutional amendment process to overturn Citizens United. Even if the amendment process falls short, it can shine a spotlight of the super-PAC phenomenon and help apply pressure for change."

Which choice is most reflective of this quote?

• The President has the power to sign amendments into the U.S. Constitution

• Amending the U.S. Constitution is a difficult task and does not happen often.

• Amending the U.S. Constitution is an easy process by having a simple majority of Congress pass a law.

• The state legislatures have to propose amendments to the Constitution, not the President.

Based upon the diagram, which steps completes the amendment process?

• 3/4 of the states legislatures ratify an amendment

• The President signs the amendment into law

• 2/3 of the Supreme Court agree to accept the amendment

• The Governors of 3/4 of the states must accept the amendment to be ratified.

In 1967, the U.S. Supreme Court issued their opinion in the case of Loving v. Virginia. Virginia had a law that banned interracial marriage. The Lovings were an interracial couple who were banned from living in Virginia. The court ruled in favor of the Lovings and ended bans on interracial marriage.

What Supreme Court case would best represent the Lovings' win in 1967?

• Miranda v Arizona--the right to not self incriminate

• U.S. v Nixon--rule of law

• Tinker v Des Moines---freedom of speech

• Marbury v Madison--power of judicial review

An oil barge belonging to the state of Alabama has a massive oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. The leaked oil damages beaches along the Florida panhandle. Florida sues Alabama over the spill.

Which court has jurisdiction?

• U.S. District Court

• U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals

• U.S. Supreme Court

• Texas Supreme Court

While Alex was in school, the police searched his book bag and took his laptop. They did not have a warrant.

What rights did the police violate?

• right to due process under the 14th amendment

• right to assistance of counsel under the 6th amendment

• right to unreasonable search and seizures under the 4th amendment

• right to no cruel or unusual punishment under the 8th amendment

The Supreme Court case Miranda v Arizona lists many rights for the accused.

Which is a right according to this case?

• right to a speedy trial

• right to not self incriminate

• right to bail

• right to unreasonable searches

Which goal identifies one of the main purposes of a constitution?

• to limit government authority

• to raise money for government officials

• to make it difficult to pass laws

• to prevent citizens from interfering in government

The U.S. and Florida Constitutions have many similarities.

What is a common purpose of both documents?

• They both create a framework for government

• They both have elected cabinets

• They both have easy amendment processes

• They both have term limits for their Supreme Court

Based upon this political cartoon, what amendment is being shown?

• 1st amendment

• 3rd amendment

• 4th amendment

• 7th amendment

Which of these rights from the Bill of Rights helps people accused of crimes?

• the right to bear arms for self defense

• the right to have the assistance of counsel

• the right not have troops quartered in one's hosue

• the right to petition government for a redress of grievances